    [118th Congress Public Law 159]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]

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    Public Law 118-159
    118th Congress

                                     An Act

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities
    of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
    activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
    strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 23,
                             2024 -  [H.R. 5009]>>

        Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
    United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025.>>
    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

        (a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 101 note.>> Reference.--Any reference in this or
    any other Act to the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025'' shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Servicemember
    Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025''.
    SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

        (a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into 7 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--Other Matters.
                (6) Division F--Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2025.
                (7) Division G--Department of State Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2025.

        (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
    follows:

    Sec. 1. Short title.
    Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.
    Sec. 3. Definitions.
    Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act.
    Sec. 5. Joint explanatory statement.

                DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                              TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.

                            Subtitle B--Army Programs

    Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the
               Army.
    Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the
               lethality of the reserve components of the Army.

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    Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small
               unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system of the Army.
    Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources
               outside of the United States.

                            Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain
               amphibious shipbuilding programs.
    Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced degaussing
               systems into Arleigh Burke class destroyers.
    Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy
               port waterborne security barriers.
    Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain
               aircraft carriers.
    Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and
               underwater dual-modality vehicles.
    Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-53K aircraft and T408
               engines.
    Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy
               Reserve.
    Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium.
    Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class
               frigate program pending certification on basic and functional
               design.
    Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power
               upgrades for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.
    Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers.

                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
               relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
    Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force
               structure.
    Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft.
    Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of
               E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.
    Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
    Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft and
               personnel.
    Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing
               gear.
    Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the
               reserve components of the Air Force.
    Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC-135 aircraft in PMAI of the
               reserve components.
    Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft and requirement to
               conduct fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study.
    Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH-139 aircraft.
    Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites
               at Air Force installations.
    Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
               Air National Guard training centers.
    Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National
               Guard fighter fleet.

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

    Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use
               parts in certain aircraft and engines.
    Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small
               unmanned aerial systems.
    Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel
               deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft.
    Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting related
               to foreign-made light detection and ranging technology.
    Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F-35 aircraft pending
               certification on improvements and correction of deficiencies.
    Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles.
    Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch
               aircraft.

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

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.

         Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

    Sec. 211. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint
               Energetics Transition Office.

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    Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the
               Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
    Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships.
    Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program.
    Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features
               activities.
    Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract
               experts in science, engineering, and certain other
               disciplines.
    Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program.
    Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing
               for defense capability development.
    Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and delivery
               program for F-35 aircraft.
    Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X)
               destroyer vessels.
    Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning
               the artificial intelligence workforce of the Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy.
    Sec. 223. Modification of CVN-73 to support fielding of MQ-25 unmanned
               aerial vehicle.
    Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
               Governing Council relating to artificial intelligence models
               and advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
    Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when
               awarding research grants.
    Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group.
    Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.
    Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group.
    Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office
               of Strategic Capital to certain private-sector organizations.
    Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative.
    Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program.
    Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance
               maintenance activities.
    Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program.
    Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition
               algorithms.
    Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and
               demonstration of artificial intelligence toward biotechnology
               applications for national security.
    Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain
               workflow and operations tasks.
    Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research
               collaboration with certain academic institutions.

                  Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research,
               development, test, and evaluation activities.
    Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap.
    Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters
               relating to electromagnetic spectrum in international fora.
    Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies
               within the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and
               availability of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test
               Facility Base.

                      TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.

                       Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

    Sec. 311. Modification of definition of antenna structure project under
               Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse
               for review of mission obstructions.
    Sec. 312. Extension of period for cooperative agreements under Native
               American lands environmental mitigation program.
    Sec. 313. Extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black
               start exercises to assess the energy resilience and energy
               security of military installations.
    Sec. 314. Change in timeframe for report on ability of Department of
               Defense to meet requirements for energy resilience and energy
               security measures on military installations.

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    Sec. 315. Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual
               report.
    Sec. 316. Extension of prohibition on required disclosure.
    Sec. 317. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and
               assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl
               substances contamination in drinking water by Agency for
               Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
    Sec. 318. Initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut
               rhinoceros beetle in Hawaii.
    Sec. 319. Prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to
               minimizing risk of climate change.
    Sec. 320. Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating
               to oversight of defense fuel support points.
    Sec. 321. Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological data
               for Air Force and Army.

                      Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    Sec. 331. Joint Safety Council report and briefing requirements.
    Sec. 332. Modifications to Comptroller General annual reviews of F-35
               sustainment efforts.
    Sec. 333. Plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned
               stockpiles of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
    Sec. 334. Warehouse utilization organization alignment.
    Sec. 335. Authority for Government-owned, Government-operated facilities
               to access production base support funds.
    Sec. 336. Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles.

                               Subtitle D--Reports

    Sec. 341. Modification of readiness reports to include total number of
               combat readiness upgrades or downgrades.
    Sec. 342. Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements for
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 343. Annual briefing on operational readiness of 53rd Weather
               Reconnaissance Squadron prior to commencement of official
               hurricane season.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 351. 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.
    Sec. 352. Improvements to FireGuard Program of National Guard.
    Sec. 353. Counter unmanned aerial system threat library.
    Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
               Office of Secretary of Defense until submission of certain
               documents.
    Sec. 355. Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit
               for certain Army vehicles.
    Sec. 356. Program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific region.

                   TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                            Subtitle A--Active Forces

    Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
    Sec. 402. Annual end strength authorization for the Space Force.
    Sec. 403. Temporary exclusion of mental health care providers from
               authorized strengths of certain officers on active duty.

                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
    Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
               Reserves.
    Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
    Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active
               duty for operational support.

                   Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 421. Military personnel.

                               Subtitle D--Reports

    Sec. 431. Annual defense manpower profile report: expansion of
               justifications for end strengths.

                       TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                           Subtitle A--Officer Policy

    Sec. 501. Redistribution of general officers of the Marine Corps on
               active duty.

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    Sec. 502. Authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on
               the number of general officers and flag officers on active
               duty.
    Sec. 503. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and
               other requirements.
    Sec. 504. Temporary authority to increase the number of nurse officers
               recommended for promotion.
    Sec. 505. Talent management and personnel retention for members of the
               Armed Forces.
    Sec. 506. Consideration of merit by special selection review boards.
    Sec. 507. Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and
               majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force
               and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy.
    Sec. 508. Modification of authority to separate officers when in the
               best interest of the service.
    Sec. 509. Remote appearance before a board of inquiry.
    Sec. 509A. Marine Corps Deputy Commandants.
    Sec. 509B. Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
               position.
    Sec. 509C. Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief
               of Space Operations.
    Sec. 509D. Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant officer
               appointments in Air Force and Space Force.
    Sec. 509E. Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers
               recommended for promotion.
    Sec. 509F. Pilot program on peer and subordinate assessments of certain
               officers.

                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    Sec. 511. Authority to extend military technicians until age 62.
    Sec. 512. Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain
               Army and Air Force reserve component general officers.
    Sec. 513. Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in
               certain military specialties on the reserve active-status
               list.
    Sec. 514. Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the
               Air National Guard of the United States.
    Sec. 515. Notice to Congress regarding reapportionment of National Guard
               force structure.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
                                Military Records

    Sec. 521. Technical and conforming amendments relating to members of the
               Space Force.
    Sec. 522. Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of
               the Department of Defense and other specified persons.
    Sec. 523.  Improving military administrative review.
    Sec. 524. Determination of active duty service commitment for recipients
               of fellowships, grants, and scholarships.
    Sec. 525. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air
               Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force.
    Sec. 526. Authorizations for certain awards.
    Sec. 527. Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United
               States Air Force, on the retired list.

                             Subtitle D--Recruitment

    Sec. 531. Expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory
               course.
    Sec. 532. Promoting military, national, and public service.
    Sec. 533. Military recruiter physical access to campuses.
    Sec. 534. Military Entrance Processing Command: acceleration of review
               of medical records.
    Sec. 535. Medical Accession Records Pilot program: notice of
               termination.
    Sec. 536. Provision of information regarding Federal service to certain
               persons ineligible to enlist in certain Armed Forces.
    Sec. 537. Reimbursement of applicants to certain Armed Forces for
               certain medical costs incurred during military entrance
               processing.
    Sec. 538. Authority to modernize recruitment for the Army.
    Sec. 539. Program of military recruitment and education at the National
               September 11 Memorial and Museum.
    Sec. 539A. Maritime workforce promotion and recruitment.

                              Subtitle E--Training

    Sec. 541. Improvements to financial literacy training.
    Sec. 542. Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps.

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    Sec. 543. Minimum number of participating students required to establish
               or maintain a unit of JROTC.
    Sec. 544. JROTC waiting list.
    Sec. 545. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
    Sec. 546. Required constitutional law training.
    Sec. 547. Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense
               Countering Extremism Work Group.

                          Subtitle F--Member Education

    Sec. 551. Expansion of international engagement authorities for Service
               Academies.
    Sec. 552. Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded law
               education programs.
    Sec. 553. Additional admissions authority for the Uniformed Services
               University of the Health Sciences.
    Sec. 554. Professional military education: technical correction to
               definitions.
    Sec. 555. Distance education option for professional military education.
    Sec. 556. Authority to accept gifts of services for professional
               military education institutions.
    Sec. 557. Alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who
               becomes a professional athlete.
    Sec. 558. Service Academies: Boards of Visitors.
    Sec. 559. Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college tuition
               assistance program to account for inflation.
    Sec. 559A. Information on nominations and applications for military
               service academies.
    Sec. 559B. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits.
    Sec. 559C. Service Academies: referral of applicants to the senior
               military colleges and units of the Senior Reserve Officer
               Training Corps.
    Sec. 559D. Pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities for
               enlisted members of the Army and Navy.
    Sec. 559E. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
               theory.

              Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    Sec. 561. Clarifying amendment to Article 2 of the Uniform Code of
               Military Justice.
    Sec. 562.  Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain
               offenses occurring before effective date of military justice
               reforms.
    Sec. 563. Detailing of appellate defense counsel.
    Sec. 564. Modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the Uniform
               Code of Military Justice.
    Sec. 565. Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses.
    Sec. 566. Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for
               the military departments.
    Sec. 567. Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission
               Review.
    Sec. 568. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18,
               United States Code.
    Sec. 569. Correction of certain citations in title 18, United States
               Code, relating to sexual offenses.
    Sec. 569A. Modification of timeline for potential implementation of
               study on unanimous court-martial verdicts.
    Sec. 569B. Removal of personally identifying and other information of
               certain persons from the Department of Defense Central Index
               of Investigations.
    Sec. 569C. Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic
               violence.
    Sec. 569D. Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation,
               Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed
               Forces.
    Sec. 569E. Analysis on the advisability of revising Military Rule of
               Evidence 513.
    Sec. 569F. Analysis of prohibition on broadcast and distribution of
               digitally manipulated intimate images under the Uniform Code
               of Military Justice.

                          Subtitle H--Career Transition

    Sec. 571. Pathway for individualized counseling for members of the
               reserve components under TAP.
    Sec. 572. Extension of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
    Sec. 573. Extension and expansion of report on the Transition Assistance
               Program of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 574. Military training and competency records.

                   Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care

    Sec. 581. Interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses
               of military spouses: permanent authority.
    Sec. 582. Military Spouse Career Accelerator program.

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    Sec. 583. Competitive pay for Department of Defense child care
               personnel.
    Sec. 584. Posting of national child abuse hotline at military child
               development centers.
    Sec. 585. Additional information in outreach campaign relating to
               waiting lists for military child development centers.
    Sec. 586. Expansion of annual briefing regarding waiting lists for
               military child development centers.
    Sec. 587. Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses
               of servicemembers and their spouses.
    Sec. 588. Child care services and youth program services for dependents.
    Sec. 589. Child care services and youth program services for dependents:
               period of services for a member with a spouse seeking
               employment.
    Sec. 589A. Child development program staffing and compensation model.
    Sec. 589B.  Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.

                         Subtitle J--Dependent Education

    Sec. 591. Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic
               dependents schools.
    Sec. 592. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the
               Armed Forces for enrollment in Department of Defense domestic
               dependent elementary and secondary schools.
    Sec. 593. Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by
               Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 594. Authorization for school meal programs at Department of
               Defense dependent schools.
    Sec. 595. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic
               dependent elementary and secondary schools.
    Sec. 596.  Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools
               to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios.
    Sec. 597. Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of children
               of foreign military members assigned to United Nations
               Command.
    Sec. 598. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
               dependents of military and civilian personnel.
    Sec. 599. Training requirements teachers in 21st century schools of the
               Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 599A. Overseas transfer program for educators in schools operated
               by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 599B. Parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in reading
               or language arts.

               TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                  Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave

    Sec. 601. Reform of basic pay rates.
    Sec. 602. Policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body
               composition assessments.
    Sec. 603. Extension of parental leave to members of the Coast Guard
               Reserve.
    Sec. 604. Elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary
               heroism for members of the Army and Air Force who served
               during the Vietnam Era.
    Sec. 605. Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in
               grade O-9 or O-10 and retired in grade O-8.

                      Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

    Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
               authorities.
    Sec. 612. Increase in accession bonus for health professions scholarship
               and financial assistance program.
    Sec. 613. Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount.

                             Subtitle C--Allowances

    Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the
               Armed Forces: expansion of eligibility; increase of amount.
    Sec. 622. Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior
               enlisted members on sea duty.
    Sec. 623.  Reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-
               duty training and muster duty.
    Sec. 624. Expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or
               store privately owned vehicles.
    Sec. 625. Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for
               officers who transfer to the Space Force.
    Sec. 626. Travel and transportation allowances: prohibition of
               requirement of zero-emission vehicle.

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    Sec. 627. Evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for
               subsistence.
    Sec. 628. Report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living allowances.

                    Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits

    Sec. 631. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from
               the death of a member of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 632. Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity
               claims.
    Sec. 633. Parent fees at military child development centers for child
               care employees.
    Sec. 634. Information regarding paternal engagement on website of
               Military OneSource.

                       Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters

    Sec. 641. Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic of
               China at commissary stores.
    Sec. 642. Sale of certain supplies of the Navy and Marine Corps to
               certain former members of the Coast Guard.

               Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings

    Sec. 651. Access to broadband internet access service for certain
               members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 652. Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government
               lodging program.
    Sec. 653. Promotion of tax preparation assistance programs.
    Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military
               installations of the Army.

                        TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                  Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits

    Sec. 701. Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
               Prime.
    Sec. 702. Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE
               pharmacy benefits program for certain dependents enrolled in
               TRICARE Prime Remote program.
    Sec. 703. TRICARE program: waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE
               Prime for certain care in a military medical treatment
               facility.
    Sec. 704. Extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to
               the TRICARE dental program.
    Sec. 705. Program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in
               pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 706. Guidance on authority to provide travel and transportation
               allowances for specialty care under exceptional
               circumstances.
    Sec. 707. Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program.
    Sec. 708. Prohibition of coverage under TRICARE program of certain
               medical procedures for children that could result in
               sterilization.
    Sec. 709. Demonstration program on cryopreservation and storage of
               gametes of certain members of the Armed Forces.

                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    Sec. 711. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation of
               certain non-Department of Defense health care providers.
    Sec. 712. Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority
               for certain health care providers.
    Sec. 713. Licensure requirement for certain health care professionals
               providing certain examinations to members of the reserve
               components.
    Sec. 714. Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network
               providers providing mental health services to members of the
               Armed Forces and certain family members.
    Sec. 715. Expansion of recognition by the Defense Health Agency of
               certifying bodies for physicians.
    Sec. 716. Waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical
               treatment facilities.
    Sec. 717. Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians
               treated in military medical treatment facilities.
    Sec. 718. Retention of health care providers: surveys; briefing;
               reports.

                  Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health

    Sec. 721. Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain
               Injury and Brain Health as program of record.
    Sec. 722. Brain health and trauma program.

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    Sec. 723. Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 724. Blast overpressure and traumatic brain injury oversight
               strategy and action plan.
    Sec. 725. Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure
               exposure.

           Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 731. Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical
               malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services.
    Sec. 732. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of the
               uniformed services.
    Sec. 733. Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 734. Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the
               Department of Defense for acute radiation syndrome and
               thermal burns.
    Sec. 735. Establishment of Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program.
    Sec. 736. Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and
               suicide prevention programs and activities of the Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 737. Study of immune response and other effects on members of the
               Armed Forces regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
    Sec. 738. Annual report on recruitment delays relating to medical
               conditions.
    Sec. 739. Plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to safe,
               high-quality pharmaceuticals.
    Sec. 740. Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve reserve
               component recruits with certain medical conditions.

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

                  Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    Sec. 801. Modifications to guidelines and collection method for
               acquisition of cost data.
    Sec. 802. Limitation on certain options for cost contracts.
    Sec. 803. Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a
               final decision.
    Sec. 804. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid
               fielding.
    Sec. 805. Revision and codification of software acquisition pathways.
    Sec. 806. Streamlining of Milestone A requirements.
    Sec. 807. Streamlining of Milestone B requirements.
    Sec. 808. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to
               remote or isolated installations.
    Sec. 809. Cost growth reports for major acquisition programs that are
               highly sensitive classified programs.

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

    Sec. 811. Repeal of and modification to certain defense acquisition
               laws.
    Sec. 812. Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies.
    Sec. 813. Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition
               programs.
    Sec. 814. Modifications to commercial product and commercial service
               determinations.
    Sec. 815. Application of recent price history to cost or pricing data
               requirements.
    Sec. 816. Modifications to authority to carry out certain prototype
               projects using other transaction authority.
    Sec. 817. Clarification of other transaction authority for follow on
               production.
    Sec. 818. Clarification of other transaction authority for facility
               repair.
    Sec. 819. Open interface standards for contracts of the Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 820. Updates to earned value management system requirements.
    Sec. 821. Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested
               logistics demonstration and prototyping program.
    Sec. 822. Avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable source
               selection criteria for procurement of munitions response
               services.
    Sec. 823. Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding
               programs.
    Sec. 824. Extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts
               and options based on the effects of inflation.

            Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development

    Sec. 831. Modification to the term of appointment of the President of
               the Defense Acquisition University.
    Sec. 832. Updated acquisition and sustainment training.
    Sec. 833. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain
               acquisition personnel management policies and procedures.

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    Sec. 834. Performance incentives related to commercial product and
               commercial service determinations.
    Sec. 835. Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and research
               activities.
    Sec. 836. Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of
               the Department of Defense to third parties.
    Sec. 837. Modifications to contractor employee protections from reprisal
               for disclosure of certain information.
    Sec. 838. Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
               to provide technology transition support.
    Sec. 839. Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work
               in, for, or are subject to the laws or control of the
               People's Republic of China.
    Sec. 840. Designation of program executive office for acquisition of
               open-source intelligence tools for Army.

     Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing

    Sec. 841. Enhancing requirements for information relating to supply
               chain risk.
    Sec. 842. Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and
               dinnerware.
    Sec. 843. Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements for
               procurement of vessels in foreign waters.
    Sec. 844. Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic
               materials and sensitive materials.
    Sec. 845. Amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical
               to national security from American sources.
    Sec. 846. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement
               of goods other than United States goods.
    Sec. 847. Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in
               preference for sourcing of strategic and critical materials.
    Sec. 848. Domestic nonavailability determinations list.
    Sec. 849. Supply chain illumination incentives.
    Sec. 850. Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for
               pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense.

             Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement

    Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract
               with lobbyists for Chinese military companies.
    Sec. 852. Notification of changes to certain transportation contracts.
    Sec. 853. Prohibition on procurement of covered semiconductor products
               and services from companies providing covered semiconductor
               products and services to Huawei.
    Sec. 854. Prohibition on contracts for online tutoring services.
    Sec. 855. Limitation on availability of funds for covered contractors
               engaged in an anti-Israel boycott.
    Sec. 856. Procurement of cleaning products.
    Sec. 857. Plan for production of covered munitions for procurement by
               the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 858. Procurement of covered hearing protection devices.

                       Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters

    Sec. 861. Codification and modification of pilot program to accelerate
               the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
    Sec. 862. Program for distribution support and services for contractors.
    Sec. 863. Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for
               innovative technology projects.
    Sec. 864. Use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or services
               offered by nontraditional defense contractors.
    Sec. 865. Qualification of industrial capabilities.
    Sec. 866. Solid rocket motor industrial base.
    Sec. 867. Promulgate guidance relating to certain Department of Defense
               contracts.

                       Subtitle G--Small Business Matters

    Sec. 871. Pilot program for the participation of military research and
               educational institutions in the STTR program.
    Sec. 872. Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary
               calculation estimates for certain programs.
    Sec. 873. Boots to Business Program.
    Sec. 874. Establishment of pilot program for access to shared classified
               commercial infrastructure.
    Sec. 875. Accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small
               business concerns.
    Sec. 876. Small Business Bill of Rights.

                            Subtitle H--Other Matters

    Sec. 881. Clarification of waiver authority for organizational and
               consultant conflicts of interest.

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    Sec. 882. Reverse engineering or re-engineering for production of items.
    Sec. 883. Procurement of Department of Defense batteries.
    Sec. 884. Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 885. Proposal for payment of costs for certain Government
               Accountability Office bid protests.
    Sec. 886. Briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of
               funds related to fuel services financial management
               contracts.
    Sec. 887. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating
               to certain spare parts for F-35 aircraft.
    Sec. 888. Tracking awards made through other transaction authority.

           TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

    Sec. 901. Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of
               Defense is performing functions and duties of Secretary of
               Defense.
    Sec. 902. Establishment of Department of Defense Performance Improvement
               Officer.
    Sec. 903. Enhanced coordination on international cooperation activities.
    Sec. 904. Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries
               of Defense.
    Sec. 905. Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital.
    Sec. 906. Limitation on availability of funds until Department of
               Defense complies with certain legal requirements.
    Sec. 907. Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
               Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.
    Sec. 908. Inclusion in defense planning guidance of guidance on size,
               structure, and posture of special operations forces.
    Sec. 909. Review of roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
               Management Officer and the Office of the Under Secretary of
               Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
    Sec. 910. Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary of
               Defense for Industrial Base Policy and Joint Production
               Accelerator Cell.

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

    Sec. 921. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.
    Sec. 922. Codification of the Joint Federated Assurance Center.
    Sec. 923. Codification of additional staff corps of the Navy.
    Sec. 924. Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition.
    Sec. 925. Counter unmanned aerial systems task force.
    Sec. 926. Affiliate relationships between Army special operations forces
               and combat-enabling units of general purpose forces.
    Sec. 927. Force sizing methodology.

                           TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                          Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
    Sec. 1002. Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of
               Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.
    Sec. 1003. Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for
               time-sensitive equipment modernization.
    Sec. 1004. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
               components.
    Sec. 1005. Revision of Department of Defense financial management
               regulation.
    Sec. 1006. Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee
               implementation of recommendations of Commission on Planning,
               Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform.
    Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
               audit of the financial statements of the Department of
               Defense for fiscal year 2025.

                       Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

    Sec. 1011. Support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs
               into United States.
    Sec. 1012. Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs
               regardless of destination.
    Sec. 1013. Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure and
               strategy of Department of Defense counter-narcotics and
               counter-transnational organized crime activities.

                     Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

    Sec. 1021. Briefing required in the event of a proposed reduction in
               battle force ships as part of the annual naval vessel
               construction plan and certification.

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    Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
               National Defense Sealift Fund.
    Sec. 1023. Modifications to ship repair authorities.
    Sec. 1024. Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of
               construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program.
    Sec. 1025. Prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a
               foreign adversary country.
    Sec. 1026. Exception to prohibition of overhaul, repair, or maintenance
               of certain vessels in shipyards outside the United States or
               Guam.
    Sec. 1027. Strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability.
    Sec. 1028. Authority to use incremental funding for the Virginia-class
               submarine program.
    Sec. 1029. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract
               for the construction of an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
    Sec. 1030. Pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at
               shipyards.
    Sec. 1031. Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy architecture.
    Sec. 1032. Competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned
               underwater vehicles.
    Sec. 1033. Requirement for mature ship design.

                          Subtitle D--Counterterrorism

    Sec. 1041. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
               release of individuals detained at United States Naval
               Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
    Sec. 1042. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
               modify facilities in the United States to house detainees
               transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
               Cuba.
    Sec. 1043. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
               release of individuals detained at United States Naval
               Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.
    Sec. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
               relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
               Bay, Cuba.

              Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    Sec. 1051. Authority to contribute to innovation fund.
    Sec. 1052. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for
               certain Navy mess operations.
    Sec. 1053. Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities.
    Sec. 1054. Establishment of major mishap incident designation
               classification for Department of Defense incidents.
    Sec. 1055. Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance and the
               Wuhan Institute of Virology.
    Sec. 1056. Prohibition on Department of Defense transportation of
               currency to Taliban or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1057. Prohibition on use of funds for the Badr Organization and
               related organizations.
    Sec. 1058. Limitation on use of funds pending provision of briefing on
               reliance of People's Liberation Army on imported fossil fuels
               for energy.
    Sec. 1059. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
               with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of
               China.

                         Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

    Sec. 1061. Chief of Navy Reserve annual report.
    Sec. 1062. Modification and extension of requirement for combatant
               command risk assessment for airborne intelligence,
               surveillance, and reconnaissance.
    Sec. 1063. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
               at the Southwest border.
    Sec. 1064. Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in
               connection with United States military operations.
    Sec. 1065. Review of irregular warfare authorities.
    Sec. 1066. Reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous
               weapon systems.
    Sec. 1067. Congressional notice regarding execute orders issued at the
               direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense.
    Sec. 1068. Mobility capability requirements study.
    Sec. 1069. Biodefense posture reviews.
    Sec. 1070. Briefings on attempts by aliens and foreign actors to access
               military installations without authorization.
    Sec. 1071. Report on resourcing of Arctic Strategy.
    Sec. 1072. Analyses and reports on air superiority of the Joint Force.
    Sec. 1073. Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems.

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    Sec. 1074. Report on operational plans of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1075. Quarterly reports on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery
               on hold until caisson services resume.
    Sec. 1076. Plan for enhancement of special operations riverine
               capability.
    Sec. 1077. Annual reports on the Postsecondary Education Complaint
               System.
    Sec. 1078. Study and report on Department of Defense use of unmanned
               ground vehicle systems manufactured by certain foreign
               entities.

                            Subtitle G--Other Matters

    Sec. 1081. Introduction of entities in transactions critical to national
               security.
    Sec. 1082. Installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of
               reliance on Russian energy.
    Sec. 1083. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
               Navy.
    Sec. 1084. Modification of National Security Commission on Emerging
               Biotechnology.
    Sec. 1085. Modification of defense sensitive support notification
               requirement.
    Sec. 1086. Plan for additional skill identifiers for Army Mountain
               Warfare School.
    Sec. 1087. Establishment of Department of Defense working group on
               multilateral artificial intelligence coordination.
    Sec. 1088. Resumption of caisson services at funeral services at
               Arlington National Cemetery.
    Sec. 1089. Liaison with Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force.
    Sec. 1090. Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions.
    Sec. 1091. Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented
               information facilities supporting DX-rated programs.
    Sec. 1092. Establishment of national security capital forum.
    Sec. 1093. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
               relating to the food program of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1094. Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air
               shows.

                          TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

    Sec. 1101. Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information
               technology personnel.
    Sec. 1102. Extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of
               military spouses by Federal agencies.
    Sec. 1103. Extension of living quarters allowance to civilian DOD
               employees in positions with critical shortages stationed in
               Guam.
    Sec. 1104. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
               premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for federal
               civilian employees working overseas.
    Sec. 1105. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
               allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
               official duty in a combat zone.
    Sec. 1106. Pilot program for overseas work-period for DOD competitive
               service positions.
    Sec. 1107. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at
               Inter-American Defense College.
    Sec. 1108. Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective
               service.
    Sec. 1109. Increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for
               Federal employees.
    Sec. 1110. Sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations.
    Sec. 1111. Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial
               base facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base.
    Sec. 1112. Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows
               Program.
    Sec. 1113. Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the
               workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise at
               certain Department of Defense laboratories.
    Sec. 1114. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5,
               United States Code.
    Sec. 1115. Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and
               inclusion positions; hiring freeze.

                 TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                       Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
               security forces and modification of support for execution of
               bilateral agreements concerning illicit transnational
               maritime activity in Africa.
    Sec. 1202. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
               and Technical Training School.
    Sec. 1203. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and
               activities.
    Sec. 1204. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
               warfare, and sensitive activities.

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    Sec. 1205. Extension of modification to authority to provide support for
               conduct of operations.
    Sec. 1206. Extension of authorities.
    Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of defense operational resilience
               international cooperation pilot program.
    Sec. 1208. Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral
               security cooperation programs and activities.
    Sec. 1209. Temporary authority to provide training to military forces or
               national security forces of Costa Rica and Panama.
    Sec. 1210. Improvements to defense acquisition workforce for foreign
               military sales.

                     Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel

    Sec. 1211. Statement of policy ensuring Israel's defense.
    Sec. 1212. Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.
    Sec. 1213. Requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military
               exercises.
    Sec. 1214. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
               between the United States and Israel.
    Sec. 1215. Establishment of program between the United States and Israel
               for military trauma education and training.

            Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East

    Sec. 1221. Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military
               Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program.
    Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
               of Iran.
    Sec. 1223. Modification of report on the military capabilities of Iran
               and related activities.
    Sec. 1224. Prohibition on providing funding to Iranian entities.
    Sec. 1225. Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran.
    Sec. 1226. Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to
               Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
    Sec. 1227. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
               nations for support provided to United States military
               operations.
    Sec. 1228. Extension and modification of security briefings on
               Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1229. Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1230. Extension of authority to support operations and activities
               of the office of security cooperation in Iraq.
    Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
               to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
    Sec. 1232. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian
               groups and individuals.
    Sec. 1233. Statement of policy on recognition of the Assad regime.

              TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia

    Sec. 1301. Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special
               Operations Headquarters.
    Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of training for Eastern European
               national security forces in the course of multilateral
               exercises.
    Sec. 1303. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
               sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
               recognized territory of Ukraine.
    Sec. 1304. Prohibition on New START Treaty information sharing.

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

    Sec. 1311. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
               the Indo-Pacific region.
    Sec. 1312. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.
    Sec. 1313. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
    Sec. 1314. Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program.

                     Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan

    Sec. 1321. Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of defense
               articles and defense services to Taiwan.
    Sec. 1322. Establishment of program between the United States and Taiwan
               for military trauma care.
    Sec. 1323. Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
    Sec. 1324. Sense of Congress regarding invitation to Taiwan to Rim of
               the Pacific exercise.

              Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan

    Sec. 1331. Definitions.

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    Sec. 1332. Sense of Congress.
    Sec. 1333. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Cooperation.
    Sec. 1334. Assessment of Potential for Cooperation with Japan on AUKUS
               Pillar Two.

                    Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia

    Sec. 1341. Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds for
               Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.
    Sec. 1342. Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account
               for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.
    Sec. 1343. Plan for establishment of a joint force headquarters in
               Japan.
    Sec. 1344. Plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen
               United States extended deterrence commitments to the Republic
               of Korea.
    Sec. 1345. Plan and annual report relating to trilateral defense
               cooperation with Japan and the Republic of Korea.
    Sec. 1346. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
               companies operating in the United States.
    Sec. 1347. Strategy to address malign activities by the People's
               Liberation Army.

                         TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                          Subtitle A--Military Programs

    Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
    Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
    Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
    Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
    Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.

                     Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

    Sec. 1411. Restoring the National Defense Stockpile.
    Sec. 1412. Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of
               projects that will increase availability of strategic and
               critical materials for acquisition for National Defense
               Stockpile.

                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of Joint
               Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
               Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell
               Health Care Center, Illinois.
    Sec. 1422. Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed
               Forces Retirement Home Advisory Council.
    Sec. 1423. Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed
               practitioners.
    Sec. 1424. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
               Home.

                      TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Cyber Operations

    Sec. 1501. Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data
               products or services other than through the program
               management office for Department of Defense-wide procurement
               of cyber data products and services.
    Sec. 1502. Department of Defense Information Network subordinate unified
               command.
    Sec. 1503. Establishment of the Department of Defense Hackathon program.
    Sec. 1504. Support for cyber threat tabletop exercise program with the
               defense industrial base.
    Sec. 1505. Accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the Department
               of Defense.

                            Subtitle B--Cybersecurity

    Sec. 1511. Termination of reporting requirement for cross domain
               incidents and exemptions to policies for information
               technology.
    Sec. 1512. Information technology programs of the National Background
               Investigation Service.
    Sec. 1513. Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet
               of Things hardware used in military operations.
    Sec. 1514. Management and cybersecurity of multi-cloud environments.
    Sec. 1515. Protective measures for mobile devices within the Department
               of Defense.

             Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management

    Sec. 1521. Usability of antiquated and proprietary data formats for
               modern operations.

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    Sec. 1522. Modernization of the Department of Defense's Authorization to
               Operate processes.
    Sec. 1523. Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense.

                       Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence

    Sec. 1531. Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration Initiative.
    Sec. 1532. Advanced computing infrastructure to enable advanced
               artificial intelligence capabilities.
    Sec. 1533. Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data.
    Sec. 1534. Evaluation of Federated Artificial Intelligence-Enabled
               Weapon Systems Center of Excellence.

                      Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 1541. Oversight and reporting on the Mission Partner Environment
               and associated activities within the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1542. Extension of certification requirement regarding contracting
               for military recruiting.
    Sec. 1543. Prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career
               paths within the Cyber Branch of the United States Army.
    Sec. 1544. Independent assessment of cyber organizational models.
    Sec. 1545. Limitation on availability of funds for the Joint Cyber
               Warfighting Architecture.
    Sec. 1546. Risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern.
    Sec. 1547. Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East
               defense integration.

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

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    Sec. 1601. Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility
               watch list.
    Sec. 1602. Establishment of Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.
    Sec. 1603. Space Force satellite ground systems.
    Sec. 1604. Modification of notification of foreign interference of
               national security space.
    Sec. 1605. Modifications to National Security Space Launch program.
    Sec. 1606. Comptroller General review regarding Global Positioning
               System modernization and other positioning, navigation, and
               timing systems.
    Sec. 1607. Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration.
    Sec. 1608. Pilot program to demonstrate hybrid satellite communication
               architecture.
    Sec. 1609. Middle East integrated space and satellite security
               assessment.
    Sec. 1610. Annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the Space
               Force.

      Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

    Sec. 1611. Extension and modification of authority to engage in certain
               commercial activities as security for intelligence collection
               activities.
    Sec. 1612. Cyber intelligence capability.
    Sec. 1613. Authority of Army counterintelligence agents.
    Sec. 1614. Extension and modification of defense intelligence and
               counterintelligence expense authority.
    Sec. 1615. Intelligence advice and Department of Defense support for
               Government of Israel in the defeat of Hamas.

                           Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces

    Sec. 1621. Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
               Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and
               Programs; improvements to processes of the Office of the
               Secretary of Defense.
    Sec. 1622. Extension and modification of certifications regarding
               integrated tactical warning and attack assessment mission of
               the Department of the Air Force.
    Sec. 1623. Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic
               Automated Command and Control System.
    Sec. 1624. Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear
               weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons
               delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control
               system.
    Sec. 1625. Matters relating to pilot program on development of reentry
               vehicles and related systems.
    Sec. 1626. Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability.
    Sec. 1627. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise
               missile.

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    Sec. 1628. Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield
               material for Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
    Sec. 1629. Conditional requirements for Sentinel intercontinental
               ballistic missile program.
    Sec. 1630. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
               missiles of the United States.
    Sec. 1631. Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global
               Strike Command.
    Sec. 1632. Limitations on use of funds to dismantle B83-1 nuclear
               gravity bomb.
    Sec. 1633. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               plan for decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to
               the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet.
    Sec. 1634. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               information on options for enhancing National Nuclear
               Security Administration access to the defense industrial
               base.
    Sec. 1635. Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy.
    Sec. 1636. Long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery
               vehicle transition.
    Sec. 1637. Reports and briefings on recommendations of the Congressional
               Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.
    Sec. 1638. Sense of Congress with respect to use of artificial
               intelligence to support strategic deterrence.

                      Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs

    Sec. 1641. Expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile defense
               information and systems to apply to People's Republic of
               China.
    Sec. 1642. Additional missile defense site for protection of United
               States homeland.
    Sec. 1643. Advice and assistance regarding enhancement of Jordanian air
               and missile defense.
    Sec. 1644. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
               cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
               production.
    Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain
               missile defense system governance documents, policies, and
               procedures.
    Sec. 1646. Congressional notification requirement with respect to
               incidents that affect availability of United States homeland
               missile defenses.
    Sec. 1647. Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar
               coverage of Guam.
    Sec. 1648. Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam.
    Sec. 1649. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
               to missile defense.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
    Sec. 1652. Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on
               activities and assistance under Department of Defense
               Cooperative Threat Reduction Program.
    Sec. 1653. Modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to
               electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities.
    Sec. 1654. Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based
               ground and airborne moving target indication systems.
    Sec. 1655. Designation of a senior defense official responsible for
               establishment of national integrated air and missile defense
               architecture for the United States.

                        TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS

    Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
    Sec. 1702. Modification of humanitarian assistance authority.
    Sec. 1703. Display of United States flag for patriotic and military
               observances.
    Sec. 1704. Exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain
               sourcing requirements.
    Sec. 1705. Expanding cooperative research and development agreements to
               partnerships with United States territorial governments.
    Sec. 1706. Use of royalty gas at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
    Sec. 1707. Report on Iranian oil sales proceeds.
    Sec. 1708. Prohibition on use of funds for temporary pier in Gaza.
    Sec. 1709. Analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities.

                DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

    Sec. 2001. Short title.
    Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
               specified by law.
    Sec. 2003. Effective date.

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                      TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2102. Family housing.
    Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
    Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
    Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
               at Mihail Kogalniceanu forward operating site, Romania.
    Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

                     TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2202. Family housing.
    Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
    Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
               projects.
    Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
               at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.
    Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2207. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

                  TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2302. Family housing.
    Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
    Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
               at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
    Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018
               projects.
    Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
               projects.
    Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
               at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
    Sec. 2309. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

               TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2402. Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment
               program projects.
    Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
    Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Iwakuni, Japan.
    Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
               at Iwakuni, Japan.
    Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
               at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
    Sec. 2407. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
               project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of
               Columbia.
    Sec. 2409. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

                        TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

       Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                     Program

    Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
    Sec. 2503. Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic
               Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.

                 Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

    Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
    Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.

                 TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

    Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
               acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction
               and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
               acquisition projects.

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    Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
               acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
    Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana.
    Sec. 2608. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2609. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2610. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.
    Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
               project.

              TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

    Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
               closure activities funded through Department of Defense base
               closure account.

             TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

                   Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs

    Sec. 2801. Modification of definition of military installation for
               purposes of notifications related to basing decision-making
               process.
    Sec. 2802. Expansion of eligible grant recipients under the Defense
               Community Infrastructure Program.
    Sec. 2803. Process for strategic basing actions for the Department of
               the Air Force.
    Sec. 2804. Inclusion of land acquisition and demolitions projects in
               authorized unspecified minor military construction project;
               temporary expansion of authority for purchase of certain
               land.
    Sec. 2805. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program.
    Sec. 2806. Annual five-year plans on improvement of Department of
               Defense innovation infrastructure.
    Sec. 2807. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
               unspecified minor military construction projects.
    Sec. 2808. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
               Reserve Base with civil aviation.
    Sec. 2809. Information on military construction projects and repair
               projects at joint bases.
    Sec. 2810. Notification to Congress of reprogramming involving military
               construction funds.
    Sec. 2811. Obligation and execution of design funds for military
               construction projects.
    Sec. 2812. Schedule of repairs at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms

    Sec. 2821. Budget justification for certain Facilities Sustainment,
               Restoration, and Modernization projects.
    Sec. 2822. Strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational,
               underutilized, and other Department of Defense facilities:
               assessments of historic significance.
    Sec. 2823. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
               military housing and associated historic properties of the
               Department of the Army.
    Sec. 2824. Extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy and
               configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied
               housing.
    Sec. 2825. Additional requirements for database of complaints made
               regarding housing units of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2826. Digital system for submission of maintenance work order
               requests for covered military unaccompanied housing required.
    Sec. 2827. Modification to definition of privatized military housing.
    Sec. 2828. Analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and
               contractor personnel near rural military installations.
    Sec. 2829. Digital facilities management systems for military
               departments.
    Sec. 2830. Strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address
               shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing required.
    Sec. 2831. Independent assessment of estimated costs of certain
               strategies to address shortages of covered military
               unaccompanied housing.

             Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration

    Sec. 2841. Minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment,
               restoration, and modernization.
    Sec. 2842. Assistance for public infrastructure projects and services.
    Sec. 2843. Contracts for design and construction of facilities of
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2844. Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-kind
               consideration under leases of non-excess property.

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    Sec. 2845. Inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support
               agreements for installation-support services.
    Sec. 2846. Temporary modification to authority to charge landing fees
               for the use by civil aircraft of military airfields.
    Sec. 2847. Stormwater management, shoreline erosion control, and water
               resilience projects for installations and defense access
               roads.
    Sec. 2848. Pilot program to optimize and consolidate Department of
               Defense facilities to improve health and resiliency in
               defense communities.
    Sec. 2849. Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square footage of
               facilities of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2850. Expenditures on leased facilities and real property of the
               Department of Defense.

                          Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

    Sec. 2851. Extension of expanded authority to convey property at
               military installations.
    Sec. 2852. Technical correction to map reference in the Military Land
               Withdrawals Act of 2013.
    Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Boyle Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paris,
               Texas.
    Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Riverdale Park, Maryland.
    Sec. 2855. Transfer authority, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo,
               California.
    Sec. 2856. Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson,
               Arkansas.
    Sec. 2857. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
    Sec. 2858. Removal of certain conditions regarding conveyance of former
               Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, Hot
               Springs, Arkansas, to the State of Arkansas.
    Sec. 2859. Land conveyance and authorization for interim lease, Defense
               Fuel Support Point San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.
    Sec. 2860. Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.
    Sec. 2861. Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army
               installation to East Bay Regional Park District.
    Sec. 2862. Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass,
               Hawaii.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 2871. Consideration of installation infrastructure and other
               supporting resources by Department of Defense Test Resource
               Management Center.
    Sec. 2872. Development and operation of the Naval Innovation Center at
               the Naval Postgraduate School.
    Sec. 2873. Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for
               development and use of online real estate inventory tool.
    Sec. 2874. Notification to Members of Congress for awards of contracts
               for military construction projects.
    Sec. 2875. Authorization of assistance to expedite certain military
               construction projects located in Guam.
    Sec. 2876. Report on munitions and explosives of concern and
               construction projects in Joint Region Marianas.
    Sec. 2877. Review of roles and responsibilities for construction
               projects of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2878. Assessment of public schools on installations of Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 2879. Updates to policies and guidance of the Department of the
               Navy for the replacement of certain dry docks and other
               projects.
    Sec. 2880. Designation of officials responsible for coordination of
               infrastructure projects to support additional members of the
               Armed Forces and their families in the Indo-Pacific region.
    Sec. 2881. Limitation on availability of funds until submission of
               interim guidance for Department of Defense-wide standards for
               access to military installations.

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

           TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

            Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
    Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
    Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
    Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.

        Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

    Sec. 3111. Improvements to National Nuclear Security Administration
               management and processes.

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    Sec. 3112. Prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories
               and nuclear weapons production facilities.
    Sec. 3113. Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to use
               passenger carriers for contractor commuting.
    Sec. 3114. Authorization for modification of B61-13 nuclear weapon.
    Sec. 3115. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               information on streamlining National Nuclear Security
               Administration contracting.
    Sec. 3116. Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems
               based on low-enriched uranium.
    Sec. 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire
               W76-2 warheads.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 3121. Modification to and termination of certain reporting
               requirements under Atomic Energy Defense Act.
    Sec. 3122. Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-
               benefit analyses for competition of management and operating
               contracts.
    Sec. 3123. Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability.
    Sec. 3124. Report on activities from U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement.
    Sec. 3125. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National
               Nuclear Security Administration.

              TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    Sec. 3201. Authorization.

                      TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES

    Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.

                       TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

                       Subtitle A--Maritime Administration

    Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
    Sec. 3502. Reauthorization of Maritime Security Program.

                       Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure

    Sec. 3511. Port infrastructure development program.
    Sec. 3512. Assessment of United States sealift capability.

                               Subtitle C--Reports

    Sec. 3521. Independent study and report on Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
    Sec. 3522. Study on transportation of personal protective equipment.

                            Subtitle D--Other Matters

    Sec. 3531. Extension of certain provisions relating to Tanker Security
               Fleet program.
    Sec. 3532. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels.
    Sec. 3533. Recapitalization of National Defense Reserve Fleet.
    Sec. 3534. Armed Forces merchant mariner officer expedited preparation
               program.
    Sec. 3535. Technical clarifications.
    Sec. 3536. Buy America requirements for shipyard modernization and
               improvement program.
    Sec. 3537. Nomination of Merchant Marine cadets in event of death,
               resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress
               otherwise authorized to nominate.
    Sec. 3538. Amended license applications for certain deepwater ports for
               natural gas.

                           DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

    Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables.

                             TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    Sec. 4101. Procurement.

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

    Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation.

                     TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance.

                         TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    Sec. 4401. Military personnel.

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                         TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    Sec. 4501. Other authorizations.

                        TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 4601. Military construction.

          TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

    Sec. 4701. Department of Energy National Security Programs.

                            DIVISION E--OTHER MATTERS

                        TITLE L--VETERANS AFFAIRS MATTERS

    Sec. 5001. Grants for State, county, and tribal veterans' cemeteries
               that allow interment of certain persons eligible for
               interment in national cemeteries.
    Sec. 5002. Telephone helpline for assistance for veterans and other
               eligible individuals.
    Sec. 5003. Report on Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0.

                        TITLE LI--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS

    Subtitle A--United States Foundation for International Conservation Act
                                     of 2024

    Sec. 5101. Definitions.
    Sec. 5102. United States Foundation for International Conservation.
    Sec. 5103. Governance of the Foundation.
    Sec. 5104. Corporate powers and obligations of the Foundation.
    Sec. 5105. Safeguards and accountability.
    Sec. 5106. Projects and grants.
    Sec. 5107. Prohibition of support for certain governments.
    Sec. 5108. Annual report.
    Sec. 5109. Authorization of appropriations.

                 Subtitle B--Western Hemisphere Partnership Act

    Sec. 5111. Short title.
    Sec. 5112. United States policy in the Western Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5113. Promoting security and the rule of law in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5114. Promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5115. Promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5116. Promoting transparency and democratic governance in the
               Western Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5117. Sense of Congress on prioritizing nomination and confirmation
               of qualified ambassadors.
    Sec. 5118. Western Hemisphere defined.
    Sec. 5119. Report on efforts to capture and detain United States
               citizens as hostages.

                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 5121. Improving multilateral cooperation to improve the security of
               Taiwan.
    Sec. 5122. Millennium Challenge Corporation candidate country reform.
    Sec. 5123. Extension of sunset.
    Sec. 5124. Strategy and grant program to promote internet freedom in
               Iran.

                          TITLE LII--JUDICIARY MATTERS

           Subtitle A--Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of 2024

    Sec. 5201. Short title.
    Sec. 5202. Project Safe Childhood Act.
    Sec. 5203. Administrative False Claims Act of 2023.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5211. Modernizing law enforcement notification.

                      TITLE LIII--NATURAL RESOURCES MATTERS

                              Subtitle A--WILD Act

    Sec. 5301. Short title.
    Sec. 5302. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act.
    Sec. 5303. African Elephant Conservation Act.
    Sec. 5304. Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.
    Sec. 5305. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.

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    Sec. 5306. Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000.
    Sec. 5307. Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004.
    Sec. 5308. Reporting requirements.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5311. Reauthorization of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins
               endangered fish and threatened fish recovery implementation
               programs.

                  TITLE LIV--TELECOMMUNICATIONS-RELATED MATTERS

    Sec. 5401. Short title.
    Sec. 5402. Definitions.
    Sec. 5403. FCC auction of certain licenses.
    Sec. 5404. Spectrum auction trust fund.
    Sec. 5405. Increase in limitation on expenditure under secure and
               trusted communications networks reimbursement program.

               TITLE LV--TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

    Sec. 5501. GAO study and report on intentional disruption of the
               national airspace system.
    Sec. 5502. Frank A. Lobiondo National Aerospace Safety and Security
               Campus.

                  TITLE LVI--HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED MATTERS

                 Subtitle A--Securing Adjacent Federal Property

    Sec. 5601. Short title.
    Sec. 5602. Definitions.
    Sec. 5603. Government-wide study.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5611. Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission
               Center.
    Sec. 5612. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security
               Information Network.

                            TITLE LVII--MISCELLANEOUS

    Sec. 5701. Treatment of payments from the railroad unemployment
               insurance account.
    Sec. 5702. Extension of learning period for certain safety regulations
               relating to space flight participants.
    Sec. 5703. Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal.
    Sec. 5704. Extension of competitive service status authority for
               employees of a Lead Inspector General for Overseas
               Contingency Operation.
    Sec. 5705. Readmission requirements for servicemembers.

         DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

    Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 6002. Definitions.
    Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement.

                       TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

    Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations.
    Sec. 6102. Classified Schedule of Authorizations.
    Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account.
    Sec. 6104. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
               law.
    Sec. 6105. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.

    TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM

    Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.

                   TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS

                  Subtitle A--Intelligence Community Generally

    Sec. 6301. Improvements relating to conflicts of interest in the
               Intelligence Innovation Board.
    Sec. 6302. National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment
               and National Counterintelligence Strategy.
    Sec. 6303. Prohibition on availability of funds for certain activities
               of the Overt Human Intelligence and Open Source Intelligence
               Collection Programs of the Office of Intelligence and
               Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1796]]

    Sec. 6304. Improvements to advisory board of National Reconnaissance
               Office.
    Sec. 6305. National Intelligence University acceptance of grants.
    Sec. 6306. Expenditure of funds for certain intelligence and
               counterintelligence activities of the Coast Guard.
    Sec. 6307. Codification of the National Intelligence Management Council.
    Sec. 6308. Responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National
               Intelligence.
    Sec. 6309. Formalized counterintelligence training for Department of
               Energy personnel.

           Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Central Intelligence Agency

    Sec. 6311. Requirements for the Special Victim Investigator.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 6321. Extension of requirement for annual report on strikes
               undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets
               outside areas of active hostilities.
    Sec. 6322. Budget transparency for open-source intelligence activities.
    Sec. 6323. Report on the mission effect of civilian harm.

                     TITLE LXIV--COUNTERING FOREIGN THREATS

                     Subtitle A--People's Republic of China

    Sec. 6401. Assessment of current status of biotechnology of People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 6402. Report on the economic outlook of China.
    Sec. 6403. Intelligence sharing with law enforcement agencies on
               synthetic opioid precursor chemicals originating in People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 6404. Report on efforts of the People's Republic of China to evade
               United States transparency and national security regulations.
    Sec. 6405. Assessment on recruitment of Mandarin speakers.

                       Subtitle B--The Russian Federation

    Sec. 6411. Report on Russian Federation sponsorship of acts of
               international terrorism.
    Sec. 6412. Assessment of likely course of war in Ukraine.
    Sec. 6413. Ukraine lessons learned working group.

                       Subtitle C--International Terrorism

    Sec. 6421. Assessment and report on the threat of ISIS-Khorasan to the
               United States.

                        Subtitle D--Other Foreign Threats

    Sec. 6431. Assessment of visa-free travel to and within Western
               Hemisphere by nationals of countries of concern.
    Sec. 6432. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence review of
               visitors and assignees.
    Sec. 6433. Assessment of the lessons learned by the intelligence
               community with respect to the Israel-Hamas war.
    Sec. 6434. Central Intelligence Agency intelligence assessment on Tren
               de Aragua.
    Sec. 6435. Assessment of Maduro regime's economic and security
               relationships with state sponsors of terrorism and foreign
               terrorist organizations.
    Sec. 6436. Continued congressional oversight of Iranian expenditures
               supporting foreign military and terrorist activities.
    Sec. 6437. Analyses and impact statements regarding proposed investment
               into the United States.

                        TITLE LXV--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

    Sec. 6501. Intelligence strategy to counter foreign adversary efforts to
               utilize biotechnologies in ways that threaten United States
               national security.
    Sec. 6502. Improvements to the roles, missions, and objectives of the
               National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
    Sec. 6503. Enhancing capabilities to detect foreign adversary threats
               relating to biological data.
    Sec. 6504. Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Security Center.
    Sec. 6505. Sense of Congress encouraging intelligence community to
               increase private sector capital partnerships and partnership
               with Federal partners to secure enduring technological
               advantages.
    Sec. 6506. Enhancement of authority for intelligence community public-
               private talent exchanges.
    Sec. 6507. Sense of Congress on hostile foreign cyber actors.
    Sec. 6508. Deeming ransomware threats to critical infrastructure as
               national intelligence priority.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1797]]

    Sec. 6509. Enhancing public-private sharing on manipulative adversary
               practices in critical mineral projects.

      TITLE LXVI--SECURITY CLEARANCES AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
                                  IMPROVEMENTS

         Subtitle A--Security Clearances and Controlled Access Program
                                  Improvements

    Sec. 6601. Security clearances held by certain former employees of
               intelligence community.
    Sec. 6602. Limitation on availability of funds for new controlled access
               programs.
    Sec. 6603. Limitation on transfers from controlled access programs.
    Sec. 6604. Data with respect to timeliness of polygraph examinations.

                       Subtitle B--Workforce Improvements

    Sec. 6611. Enabling intelligence community integration.
    Sec. 6612. Appointment of spouses of certain Federal employees.
    Sec. 6613. Plan for staffing the intelligence collection positions of
               the Central Intelligence Agency.
    Sec. 6614. Congressional notifications and summaries of misconduct
               regarding employees within the intelligence community.
    Sec. 6615. Modification to waiver for post-service employment
               restrictions.
    Sec. 6616. Intelligence community recruitment for certain security-
               cleared separating military members.
    Sec. 6617. Strategy to strengthen intelligence community recruitment
               efforts in the United States territories.
    Sec. 6618. Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce
               development program.

                           TITLE LXVII--WHISTLEBLOWERS

    Sec. 6701. Improvements to urgent concerns submitted to Inspectors
               General of the Intelligence Community.
    Sec. 6702. Protection for individuals making authorized disclosures to
               inspectors general of elements of the intelligence community.
    Sec. 6703. Clarification of authority of certain Inspectors General to
               receive protected disclosures.

                 TITLE LXVIII--UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA

    Sec. 6801. Comptroller General of the United States review of All-domain
               Anomaly Resolution Office.
    Sec. 6802. Sunset of requirements relating to audits of unidentified
               anomalous phenomena historical record report.

                            TITLE LXIX--OTHER MATTERS

    Sec. 6901. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
    Sec. 6902. Technical amendments.

     DIVISION G--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

    Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 7002. Definitions.

                          TITLE LXXI--WORKFORCE MATTERS

    Sec. 7101. Competitive local compensation plan.
    Sec. 7102. Strategy for targeted recruitment of civil servants.
    Sec. 7103. Electronic medical records.
    Sec. 7104. Portability of professional licenses.
    Sec. 7105. Expanding opportunities for Department-paid student
               internship program.
    Sec. 7106. Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention.
    Sec. 7107. Assignment process modernization.
    Sec. 7108. Report on modifying consular tour and first tours
               requirements.
    Sec. 7109. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign
               Service.
    Sec. 7110. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and
               telephone service contracts for members of the Foreign
               Service.
    Sec. 7111. Needs-based childcare subsidies enrollment period.
    Sec. 7112. Comptroller General report on Department traveler experience.
    Sec. 7113. Semiannual report on global footprint.
    Sec. 7114. Report on former Federal employees advising foreign
               governments.
    Sec. 7115. Authority to pay for or reimburse for certain security
               services.

                    TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

    Sec. 7201. State-of-the-art building facilities.

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    Sec. 7202. Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts.
    Sec. 7203. Periodic Inspector General reviews of chiefs of mission.
    Sec. 7204. Special Envoy for Sudan.
    Sec. 7205. Special Envoy for Belarus.
    Sec. 7206. National Museum of American Diplomacy.
    Sec. 7207. Overseas buildings due diligence.
    Sec. 7208. Restrictions on the use of funds for solar panels.
    Sec. 7209. Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service inquiries
               and Congressional Budget Office inquiries.
    Sec. 7210. Expedited opening of diplomatic missions.
    Sec. 7211. Report on United States Consulate in Chengdu, People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 7212. Personnel reporting.
    Sec. 7213. Support co-location with allied partner nations.
    Sec. 7214. Streamline qualification of construction contract bidders.
    Sec. 7215. Continuation of rest and recuperation and overseas operations
               leave.
    Sec. 7216. Overseas crisis response system and strategy.

             TITLE LXXIII--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY

    Sec. 7301. Realigning the Regional Technology Officer Program.
    Sec. 7302. Measures to protect Department devices from the proliferation
               and use of foreign commercial spyware.
    Sec. 7303. Report on cloud computing in Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Sec. 7304. Information technology pilot projects.
    Sec. 7305. Leveraging approved technology for administrative
               efficiencies.

                          TITLE LXXIV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

    Sec. 7401. United States Agency for Global Media.
    Sec. 7402. Extension of authorizations to support United States
               participation in international fairs and expos.
    Sec. 7403. Research and scholar exchange partnerships.

              TITLE LXXV--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS

    Sec. 7501. Human trafficking authority.
    Sec. 7502. Congressional notification for Serious Security Incidents.
    Sec. 7503. Notifications regarding security decisions at diplomatic
               posts.
    Sec. 7504. Security clearance suspension pay flexibilities.
    Sec. 7505. Modification to notification requirement for security
               clearance suspensions and revocations.
    Sec. 7506. Passport automation modernization.
    Sec. 7507. Passport acceptance, courier services, and expiration dates.
    Sec. 7508. Passport system reform and backlog prevention.
    Sec. 7509. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction
               Prevention and Return Act of 2014 Act amendments.

         TITLE LXXVI--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Sec. 7601. Personal service agreement authority for the United States
               Agency for International Development.
    Sec. 7602. Crisis operations and disaster surge staffing.
    Sec. 7603. Education allowance while on military leave.
    Sec. 7604. Inclusion in the pet transportation exception to the Fly
               America Act.

      TITLE LXXVII--DETERRING AND PREVENTING UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION

    Sec. 7701. Hostage recovery support.
    Sec. 7702. Options and strategies for reducing likelihood of United
               States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or
               taken hostage.
    Sec. 7703. Additional funding for sanctions implementation.
    Sec. 7704. Enhancing United States travel advisories.
    Sec. 7705. Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on
               travel advisories.
    Sec. 7706. Privacy Act waiver and passport renewals.
    Sec. 7707. Timeline for unlawful or wrongful detention determinations.
    Sec. 7708. Declarations of invalidity.

                          TITLE LXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS

    Sec. 7801. Authorization of appropriations to promote United States
               citizen employment at the United Nations and international
               organizations.
    Sec. 7802. Amendment to Rewards for Justice program.

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    Sec. 7803. United States-Africa Leaders Summit and related matters.
    Sec. 7804. Summit of the Americas.
    Sec. 7805. Extension of certain payment in connection with the
               International Space Station.
    Sec. 7806. Inclusion of cost associated with producing reports.
    Sec. 7807. Fentanyl reporting and authorities.
    Sec. 7808. Strengthening tracking of Tranq.
    Sec. 7809. SIGAR sunset and transition.
    Sec. 7810. Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts.
    Sec. 7811. Feasibility study for reimbursement of certain expenses of
               persons evacuated from Afghanistan.
    Sec. 7812. Extensions.

    SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

        In this Act:
                (1) <<NOTE: 1 USC 1 note.>> In divisions A through D, the
            term ``this Act'' refers to divisions A through D.
                (2) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10,
            United States Code.
    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.
    SEC. 5. JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.

        The joint explanatory statement regarding this Act, printed in the
    House section of the Congressional Record on or about December 11, 2024,
    by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
    Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of
    the Senate, shall have the same effect with respect to the
    implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement
    of a committee of conference.

                DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                              TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.

                            Subtitle B--Army Programs

    Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the
               Army.
    Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the
               lethality of the reserve components of the Army.
    Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small
               unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system of the Army.
    Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources
               outside of the United States.

                            Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain
               amphibious shipbuilding programs.
    Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced degaussing
               systems into Arleigh Burke class destroyers.

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    Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy
               port waterborne security barriers.
    Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain
               aircraft carriers.
    Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and
               underwater dual-modality vehicles.
    Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-53K aircraft and T408
               engines.
    Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy
               Reserve.
    Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium.
    Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class
               frigate program pending certification on basic and functional
               design.
    Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power
               upgrades for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.
    Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers.

                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
               relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
    Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force
               structure.
    Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft.
    Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of
               E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.
    Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
    Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft and
               personnel.
    Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing
               gear.
    Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the
               reserve components of the Air Force.
    Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC-135 aircraft in PMAI of the
               reserve components.
    Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft and requirement to
               conduct fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study.
    Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH-139 aircraft.
    Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites
               at Air Force installations.
    Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
               Air National Guard training centers.
    Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National
               Guard fighter fleet.

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

    Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use
               parts in certain aircraft and engines.
    Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small
               unmanned aerial systems.
    Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel
               deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft.
    Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting related
               to foreign-made light detection and ranging technology.
    Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F-35 aircraft pending
               certification on improvements and correction of deficiencies.
    Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles.
    Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch
               aircraft.

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air
    Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in
    the funding table in section 4101.

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                            Subtitle B--Army Programs

    SEC. 111. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7013 note.>> CENTRALIZED SECURITY
                            MONITORING PROGRAM FOR FACILITIES OF THE
                            ARMY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> In General.--The Secretary of the
    Army, in coordination with the heads of relevant organizations of the
    Department of Defense and other departments and agencies of the Federal
    Government, shall develop a plan for the implementation of a Centralized
    Security Monitoring Program (referred to in this section as the
    ``Program'') for installations and facilities of the Department of the
    Army within the United States.

        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) Proposed security solution.--A proposal for the
            development and implementation of a cost-effective, scalable
            solution to modernize and centralize security operations across
            Army facilities in the United States with full consideration
            given to minimizing operational impacts while maximizing
            technological advantages for enhanced security.
                (2) Locations.--Identification of at least three military
            installations selected to host the Program. These locations
            shall--
                        (A) serve as the primary hubs for the continuous
                    monitoring of installation security across all
                    installations of the Department of the Army in the
                    United States;
                        (B) represent a mix of large and extra-large
                    facilities, as defined by the 2016 business case
                    analysis conducted by the Provost Marshal General of the
                    Army; and
                        (C) be chosen based on geographical diversity and
                    their strategic importance to the Army's overall
                    security infrastructure.
                (3) Cost.--A comprehensive breakdown of the full costs of
            the Program, including--
                        (A) initial capital expenditure for system
                    implementation;
                        (B) the cost of networking all installations and
                    facilities across the Department of the Army within the
                    United States;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> estimated operation and
                    maintenance costs;
                        (D) <<NOTE: Funding schedule.>> a detailed funding
                    schedule with expenditures projected across the period
                    covered by the most recent future-years defense program
                    submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10,
                    United States Code (as of the date of the plan); and
                        (E) identification of potential cost-saving
                    opportunities from the consolidation of current security
                    monitoring systems.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Analysis of viability.--An
            assessment of the viability of funding and sustaining the
            Program across the period covered by the most recent future-
            years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of
            title 10, United States Code (as of the date of the plan),
            considering--
                        (A) the financial impact relative to existing Army
                    security infrastructure budgets;

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                        (B) cost-benefit analysis of upgrading existing
                    systems versus implementing new technologies at each
                    selected location; and
                        (C) identification of technological challenges or
                    barriers to implementing modern monitoring solutions.
                (5) <<NOTE: List.>> Authorities.--A list of any additional
            authorities, appropriations, or other resources necessary to
            ensure the success of the Program.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Submittal to Congress.--Not later than
    September 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
    a completed version of the plan developed under subsection (a).

        (d) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Limitation on Commencement.--The
    Secretary of the Army may not commence implementation of the Program
    until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional
    defense committees that sufficient appropriations for military
    construction and operational costs have been programmed to fund the
    Program.

        (e) Deadline for Implementation.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
            Secretary of the Army shall implement the Program by not later
            than January 1, 2027.
                (2) Alternative implementation date.--In the event the
            certification described in subsection (d) is not submitted on or
            before January 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall
            implement the Program as soon as practicable after the date on
            which such certification is so submitted.
    SEC. 112. <<NOTE: 10 USC 10101 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF
                            ROBOTIC TARGETS TO ENHANCE THE LETHALITY
                            OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMY.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a
    pilot program under which the Secretary incorporates the use of moving
    robotic target systems into live fire training provided to select
    infantry units of the reserve and National Guard components of the Army.
        (b) Designation.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall be
    known as the ``Lethality and Warfighting Enhancement Program''.
        (c) Locations.--The Secretary of the Army shall select not fewer
    than three military installations at which to conduct the pilot program
    under subsection (a).
        (d) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program under
    subsection (a) shall be--
                (1) to increase the lethality of the combined fighting force
            of the Army by providing reserve component and National Guard
            infantry units with the opportunity to conduct realistic live
            fire training on state-of-the-art moving robotic target systems;
            and
                (2) to demonstrate the effect of such training on small arms
            proficiency and lethality in ground combat operations.

        (e) Selection of Participating Units.--The Secretary of the Army
    shall select infantry units of the reserve components of the Army to
    participate in the pilot program under subsection (a) taking into
    consideration--
                (1) the past performance of the unit;

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                (2) the readiness status of the unit, with an emphasis on
            providing training to those units designated as preparing to
            deploy or at a similarly designated readiness status; and
                (3) the likelihood that a unit would be actively deployed or
            commanded to conduct decisive action.

        (f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Commencement.--The Secretary of the Army
    shall commence the pilot program under subsection (a) not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (g) Termination.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall
    terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (h) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after
    concluding activities under the pilot program at a military installation
    selected under subsection (c), the Secretary of the Army shall provide
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a briefing that includes a description of--
                (1) the manner in which the program was conducted at such
            installation; and
                (2) any results achieved under the program at such
            installation.

        (i) Contract Authority.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army is authorized to
            enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of moving
            robotic target systems for use in the pilot program under
            subsection (a).
                (2) Required capabilities.--Robotic target systems procured
            under paragraph (1) shall be capable of--
                        (A) conducting multiple realistic offensive and
                    defensive scenarios in a single training session that
                    are consistent with combat operations;
                        (B) operating in an unpredictable, realistic, and
                    reactionary fashion;
                        (C) objectively scoring trainee performance;
                        (D) maneuvering across diverse geographic
                    landscapes, including snow, ice, soft soils, extreme
                    heat, extreme cold, wooded terrain and offroad areas;
                        (E) operating at distances greater than 100 yards
                    from the range operator;
                        (F) surviving live fire from 6.8 mm rounds and the
                    Next Generation Squad Weapon of the Army; and
                        (G) fully functioning in all reasonably expected
                    weather conditions.
    SEC. 113. PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL KINETIC EFFECTORS FOR LOW, SLOW,
                            SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED DEFEAT
                            SYSTEM OF THE ARMY.

        (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall develop and
    implement a plan for the procurement and fielding of additional kinetic
    effectors for the low, slow, small unmanned aircraft integrated defeat
    system of the Army (FS-LIDS and M-LIDS).
        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than September 30,
    2025, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional
    defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under subsection
    (a).
    SEC. 114. REPORT ON PROCUREMENT OF ENERGETIC MATERIALS FROM
                            SOURCES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of the
    Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
    the procurement, by the Army from sources outside

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    of the United States, of energetic materials that are otherwise
    available from Federal Government-owned production facilities.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of all energetic materials that
            are in production at a Federal Government-owned production
            facility but that are nonetheless procured by the Army from a
            source outside of the United States.
                (2) The authorities and production capacity the Army has
            available to ensure it procures energetic materials, to the
            maximum extent practicable, from domestic sources to meet the
            national security needs of the United States.
                (3) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> An evaluation of the factors that
            the Army considers when procuring energetic materials from a
            source outside of the United States, including the production
            capacity for such materials at Federal Government-owned
            production facilities, the cost of materials, and the timelines
            associated with the production of end items.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given that term in
            section 4863(m) of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``energetic materials'' means critical
            chemicals and formulations that--
                        (A) release large amounts of stored chemical energy;
                    and
                        (B) are capable of being used as explosives,
                    propellants, pyrotechnics, and reactive materials that
                    create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons
                    components and systems.

                            Subtitle C--Navy Programs

    SEC. 121. MODIFICATIONS TO PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN
                            AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.

        Section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2448) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``Across
                    Programs'' after ``Advance Procurement''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``across programs'' after ``advance
                    procurement'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as
            subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(d) Authority to Enter Into Economic Order Quantity Contracts.--
    The Secretary of the Navy may use funds made available to carry out this
    section to enter into contracts known as `economic order quantity
    contracts' with private shipyards and other commercial or government
    entities to achieve economic efficiencies based on production economies
    for major components or subsystems of covered ships. The authority under
    this subsection extends to the procurement of parts, components, and
    systems (including weapon systems) common with, and required for,
    covered ships under joint economic order quantity contracts.''.

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    SEC. 122. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO INCORPORATE ADVANCED
                            DEGAUSSING SYSTEMS INTO ARLEIGH BURKE
                            CLASS DESTROYERS.

        Section 124(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1570) is amended by striking
    ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2028''.
    SEC. 123. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
                            NAVY PORT WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.

        Section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1665), as most
    recently amended by section 122 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 169), is further
    amended by striking ``through 2024'' and inserting ``through 2025''.
    SEC. 124. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON COST TARGETS FOR
                            CERTAIN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

        Section 126(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2035) is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and CVN-81'';
            and inserting ``CVN-81, and Subsequent Carriers'';
                (2) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and the CVN-81'' and
            inserting ``the CVN-81, and each subsequent Ford-class aircraft
            carrier'';
                (3) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    striking ``and the CVN-81'' and inserting ``the CVN-81,
                    and each subsequent Ford-class aircraft carrier''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraphs:
                        ``(H) A comparison of the ship cost baseline to the
                    most recent budget estimate available as of the date of
                    the report, set forth separately for costs related to--
                              ``(i) development;
                              ``(ii) procurement; and
                              ``(iii) operations and sustainment.
                        ``(I) For each contract that requires the production
                    of a contract performance report, estimates from the
                    contractor and program manager of--
                              ``(i) the total cost of the ship at
                          completion, taking into account any changes in
                          costs known or anticipated as of the date of the
                          report; and
                              ``(ii) the schedule for completion of the
                          ship, taking into account any variances to such
                          schedule known or anticipated as of the date of
                          the report.''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Commencement and termination of
            reporting.--The requirement to submit a report with respect to a
            Ford-class aircraft carrier under paragraph (1) shall--
                        ``(A) begin in the year following the first fiscal
                    year for which funds are appropriated for the
                    procurement of the carrier; and
                        ``(B) end on the date the carrier reaches its
                    obligation work limiting date.''.

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    SEC. 125. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8013 note.>> DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL
                            RESPONSIBLE FOR AUTONOMOUS SURFACE AND
                            UNDERWATER DUAL-MODALITY VEHICLES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Designation Required.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
    Navy shall designate an appropriate official within the Department of
    the Navy to have primary responsibility for the development and
    acquisition of surface and underwater dual-modality, advanced autonomous
    vehicles, consistent with warfighter requirements.

        (b) Program Element.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure, within
    budget program elements for the Navy, that there is a dedicated program
    element for the development and acquisition of surface and underwater
    dual-modality, advanced autonomous vehicles.
    SEC. 126. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CH-53K AIRCRAFT AND
                            T408 ENGINES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--
    Subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary
    of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning
    with the fiscal year 2025 program year, for the procurement of the
    following:
                (1) CH-53K aircraft.
                (2) T408 engines for such aircraft.

        (b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A 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 2025 is subject to the availability of appropriations
    or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
        (c) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Authority for Advance Procurement.--
    The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts,
    beginning in fiscal year 2025, for advance procurement associated with
    the aircraft and engines for which authorization to enter into a
    multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a), which
    may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and
    equipment for such aircraft or engines when cost savings are achievable.
    SEC. 127. RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE
                            NAVY RESERVE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that all
    covered F-18 aircraft are--
                (1) provided only to the Navy Reserve; and
                (2) used to recapitalize and maintain, within the Navy
            Reserve, a threat representative adversary support capability
            that may be used in support of training activities of the
            Department of Defense.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan Required.--Not later than April 15,
    2025, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a plan for the potential establishment of a
    deployable tactical fighter squadron capability in the Naval Reserve
    using the covered F-18 aircraft. The plan shall include--
                (1) a description of any funding and other resources needed
            to establish and maintain such capability; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> a proposed timeline for the
            implementation of such capability.

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        (c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered F-18 aircraft'' means the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
    aircraft procured using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy
    during fiscal year 2023.
    SEC. 128. LIMITATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDING SHIP
                            MEDIUM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy
    may not enter into a contract or other agreement that includes a scope
    of work, including priced or unpriced options, for the construction,
    advance procurement, or long-lead material of the lead ship of the
    Landing Ship Medium program until the Secretary certifies to the
    congressional defense committees that basic and functional design with
    respect to such ship is complete.

        (b) Exemption.--
                (1) Inapplicability to commercial or nondevelopmental
            item.--The limitation in subsection (a) does not apply to the
            lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium program if such a ship is a
            commercial or nondevelopmental item.
                (2) Exemption from full and open competition.--In a case in
            which the exemption under paragraph (1) applies, the service
            acquisition executive of the Navy may exempt a contract or other
            agreement for the lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium program
            from the requirements of full and open competition under section
            3201 of title 10, United States Code.

        (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``basic and functional
    design'' has the meaning given that term section 8669c of title 10,
    United States Code.
    SEC. 129. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONSTELLATION-
                            CLASS FRIGATE PROGRAM PENDING
                            CERTIFICATION ON BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL
                            DESIGN.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Navy
    may be obligated or expended for the construction of a Constellation-
    class frigate beyond the basic and functional design phase (as defined
    in section 8669c of title 10, United States Code) until the date on
    which the Secretary of Defense submits the certification required by
    subsection (b).
        (b) Certification Required.--Upon final approval of 95 percent of
    all basic and functional design drawings for the Constellation-class
    frigate program by the designated technical authority for the program,
    the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the congressional defense
    committees that such drawings have been so approved.
        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Assessment and Evaluation.--Not later than
    30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the
    certification required by subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the
    United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees an
    assessment of--
                (1) the Secretary's compliance with this section; and
                (2) the completeness of the basic and functional design
            drawings described in such subsection.

        (d) Availability of Information.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    provide the Comptroller General with timely access to any documents or
    other information the Comptroller General determines necessary to
    fulfill the requirements of subsection (c).

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    SEC. 130. LIMITATION ON STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL
                            POWER UPGRADES FOR AH-1Z AND UH-1Y
                            HELICOPTERS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy
    may not carry out covered upgrades to AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom
    helicopters at a location other than a facility owned by the original
    equipment manufacturer for such helicopters until the date on which the
    Secretary certifies to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives that the plan for carrying out covered
    upgrades at location other than a facility owned by the original
    equipment manufacturer is expected--
                (1) to result in levels of performance, survivability,
            lethality, interoperability, mission execution, and overall
            safety of the helicopter platform that match or exceed the
            levels that would otherwise be achievable by completing such
            upgrades at a facility owned by the original equipment
            manufacturer for the model of helicopter involved;
                (2) to provide improved onboard electrical power capacity
            and ensure adequate power margin for integrating future
            capabilities;
                (3) to improve and expand future weapons interfaces; and
                (4) to allow for improved ease of maintenance.

        (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Upgrades.--In this section, the
    term ``covered upgrades'' means any structural improvements or
    electrical power upgrades for AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom helicopters.
    SEC. 131. ANNUAL REPORT ON SURFACE SHIP SUPPLIERS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period. Analysis.>> In General.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every fiscal
    year thereafter through September 30, 2029, the Secretary of the Navy
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report analyzing
    suppliers of components for surface ships of the Navy.

        (b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of the status of
            each supplier of surface ship components using the same or a
            similar methodology to that used in the Navy's evaluation tool
            for suppliers of components for Columbia-class submarines.
                (2) <<NOTE: Action plan.>> If the assessment described in
            paragraph (1) indicates that the supply base of any surface ship
            component is in an at-risk status, a plan for actions to
            stabilize that supply base.

                         Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

    SEC. 141. EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS AND MINIMUM INVENTORY
                            REQUIREMENT RELATING TO RQ-4 AIRCRAFT.

        Section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
    the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``September 30,
    2028'' and inserting ``September 30, 2029''.
    SEC. 142. ANNUAL REPORT ON AIR FORCE TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
                            FORCE STRUCTURE.

        Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    9061.>> is amended by inserting after section 9062 the following new
    section:

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    ``Sec. 9062a. <<NOTE: Time periods. Plans. 10 USC 9062a.>> Annual
                        report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft
                        force structure.

        ``(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually
    thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
    with the Director of the Air National Guard and the Commander of the Air
    Force Reserve Command, shall--
                ``(1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force
            structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for
            the active and reserve components of the Air Force; and
                ``(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
            report on the plan.

        ``(b) Elements of Report.--The report required by subsection (a)
    shall address each of the following:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> The appropriate mix of tactical
            fighter aircraft, and associated operational risk analyses,
            required for the Secretary of the Air Force to meet expected
            steady-state, global force management allocation plans and
            geographic combatant commander contingency operational plans
            tasked to the Air Force, using active and reserve component
            tactical fighter aircraft units.
                ``(2) The procurement, divestment, and unit activation,
            deactivation, or re-missioning plans or actions the Secretary
            plans to implement, fiscal year-by-fiscal year, unit-by-unit,
            for the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the report
            is submitted, for each active and reserve component tactical
            fighter aircraft unit existing as of such date of submittal,
            including the rationale and justification for any such plans or
            actions.
                ``(3) The actions the Secretary will take to ensure that
            required operational readiness rates are maintained during any
            planned recapitalization, modernization, or change of mission
            affecting tactical fighter aircraft units.
                ``(4) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant
            existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft capability or
            capacity with collaborative combat aircraft increment 1 or
            increment 2 capability or capacity.
                ``(5) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant
            existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft training events
            through the acquisition and fielding of common, joint, all-
            domain, high-fidelity synthetic simulation environments.

        ``(c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
    be submitted in unclassified form with accompanying graphs, tables, and
    charts, but may contain a classified annex.
        ``(d) Fighter Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term `fighter
    aircraft' has the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2) of this
    title.''.
    SEC. 143. MODIFICATIONS TO INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN
                            AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Temporary Exception to Minimum Primary Mission Aircraft
    Inventory.--Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 173) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``1,112 aircraft'' and
            inserting ``1,101 aircraft''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``2024'' and inserting
            ``2025''.

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        (b) A-10 Aircraft Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 134(d) of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law
    114-328; 130 Stat. 2038) is amended by striking ``135 A-10 aircraft''
    and inserting ``96 A-10 aircraft''.
    SEC. 144. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO
                            INVENTORY OF E-3 AIRBORNE WARNING AND
                            CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.

        Section 142 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 176) is amended by inserting
    ``or fiscal year 2025'' after ``fiscal year 2024''.
    SEC. 145. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO C-130 AIRCRAFT.

        (a) Extension of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section
    146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended by
    section 134(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 173), is amended by striking ``2024''
    and inserting ``2025''.
        (b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft Assigned
    to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
    Stat. 2455), as amended by section 134(b) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
    173), is amended by striking ``During fiscal years 2023 and 2024'' and
    inserting ``During the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2025''.
    SEC. 146. MANAGEMENT OF TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF B-1 BOMBER
                            AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL.

        Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1574), as most recently amended
    by section 136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 174), is further amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Temporary Relocation.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall,
    to the extent practicable, manage the temporary relocation of any B-1
    bomber aircraft or personnel assigned to units responsible for the
    operation and maintenance of such aircraft resulting from planned
    military construction in a manner that--
                ``(1) minimizes effects to combat readiness;
                ``(2) mitigates the risk of concentrating a significant
            number of the total B-1 bomber fleet at one location;
                ``(3) uses the construction period to maximize expeditionary
            actions such as through Bomber Task Force and Agile Combat
            Employment; and
                ``(4) takes into consideration travel options and travel
            distance for families and dependents of such personnel.''.
    SEC. 147. CONSOLIDATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO AIR FORCE
                            LANDING GEAR.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer to
    the Air Force Sustainment Center supply chain management,

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    item management, and delegated engineering authorities for landing gear
    systems of F-15EX, F-22, F-35, and T-7A aircraft.
        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation Plan.--Not later than 120
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
    Air Force shall develop and initiate an implementation plan for the
    transfers required under subsection (a).

        (c) Report.--Not later than 30 days after completing the development
    of the implementation plan required under subsection (b), the Secretary
    of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    House of Representatives and the Senate a report that includes a
    description of--
                (1) the planned milestones for execution of the
            implementation plan;
                (2) any data, staff, and funding needed to effectively carry
            out such plan; and
                (3) the progress of the Secretary in meeting such milestones
            as of the date of the report.
    SEC. 148. RECAPITALIZATION OF AIR REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT OF THE
                            RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE AIR FORCE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall replace
    covered reserve KC-135 aircraft on a one-for-one basis with air
    refueling tanker aircraft that have capabilities equivalent to or
    exceeding the capabilities of the aircraft being replaced.
        (b) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
    Secretary of the Air Force--
                (1) may not take any action that would reduce the inventory
            of air refueling tanker aircraft assigned to a reserve component
            below the levels set forth in the budget of the President for
            fiscal year 2025 (as submitted to Congress under section 1105(a)
            of title 31, United States Code); and
                (2) shall ensure that, in the event a reserve component unit
            is assigned a greater number of KC-135 aircraft than are being
            replaced with a KC-46 or later-generation air refueling tanker
            aircraft, any KC-135 aircraft remaining after such replacement
            will remain within the reserve component for redistribution
            within that component.

        (c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of the Air Force
    may waive the requirement to replace an air refueling tanker aircraft
    under subsection (a), on a case by case basis, if the Secretary
    determines that such replacement would degrade the readiness of the air
    refueling capability of the Air Force.

        (d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on October 1, 2025.
        (e) Covered Reserve KC-135 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``covered reserve KC-135 aircraft'' means a KC-135 aircraft of the
    reserve components of the Air Force that the Secretary of the Air Force
    has identified to be replaced with a KC-46 or later-generation air
    refueling tanker aircraft.
    SEC. 149. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF KC-135 AIRCRAFT IN PMAI OF
                            THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Air
    Force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC-135
    aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within the
    reserve components of the Air Force.
        (b) Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``primary mission aircraft inventory'' has the

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    meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United
    States Code.
    SEC. 150. PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F-15E AIRCRAFT AND
                            REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
                            CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS STUDY.

        (a) Prohibition on Retirement of F-15E Aircraft.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In general.--The Secretary of
            the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in
            storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any F-15E
            aircraft until September 30, 2027.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exception.--The prohibition
            under paragraph (1) of shall not apply to individual F-15E
            aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a
            case by case basis, to be no longer mission capable and
            uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents, mishaps,
            or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status
            of certain aircraft.
                (3) Relationship to other law.--The prohibition under
            paragraph (1) supercedes any provision of section 9062(l) of
            title 10, United States Code, that is inconsistent with such
            prohibition.

        (b) Fighter Aircraft Capabilities and Requirements Study.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Study.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a
            federally funded research and development center pursuant to
            which the center shall carry out--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the fighter
                    aircraft procurement, fielding, and divestment plan of
                    the Department of the Air Force, as submitted to
                    Congress in accordance with section 148 of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
                    Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 178); and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> a fighter aircraft
                    capability and requirements study that estimates the
                    number of fighter aircraft needed by the Air Force to
                    meet the requirements of combatant commanders.
                (2) Report to secretary.--The federally funded research and
            development center that carries out the study and analysis under
            paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report
            on the results of such study and analysis.
                (3) Reports and briefing to congress.--Not later than March
            15, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Records.>> submit to the congressional
                    defense committees an unaltered copy of the report
                    received by the Secretary under paragraph (2);
                        (B) submit to such committees a separate report on
                    the views of the Secretary with respect to the results
                    of the study and analysis carried out under paragraph
                    (1), which shall include--
                              (i) a detailed explanation of the strategy and
                          methodology used to conduct the study and
                          analysis, including any force sizing and shaping
                          constructs, scenarios, and assumptions used as
                          part of such study and analysis; and
                              (ii) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assessed
                          operational risk based on the Chairman of the
                          Joint Chiefs of Staff risk management
                          classifications set forth the most recent version
                          of the

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                          Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual
                          3105.01A, titled ``Joint Risk Analysis
                          Methodology''; and
                        (C) provide a briefing to the committees on such
                    results.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``fighter aircraft''
    means--
                (1) F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35 aircraft; and
                (2) the Next Generation Air Dominance piloted combat
            aircraft.
    SEC. 151. NOTIFICATION OF DELAYS IN DELIVERY OF MH-139 AIRCRAFT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notice Required.--Not later than 30 days
    after becoming aware of an expected delay in the delivery date of an MH-
    139 aircraft, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives written notice of such delay together with an
    explanation of the reasons for such delay.

        (b) Delivery Date Defined.--In this section, the term ``delivery
    date'', when used with respect to an MH-139 aircraft, means the date on
    which such aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Air Force under
    the most recent schedule for such delivery in effect as of the date of
    the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 152. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9773 note.>> PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
                            FIELDING AIR BASE AIR DEFENSE SITES AT AIR
                            FORCE INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
    with the Commander of the United States Northern Command, the Commander
    of United States European Command, and the Commander of United States
    Indo-Pacific Command, shall develop and implement a plan to support the
    fielding of air base air defense sites at Air Force installations and
    other priority sites identified by the Secretary.
        (b) Air Base Air Defense Site Requirements.--Each air base air
    defense site fielded under the plan required under subsection (a) shall
    have the following capabilities:
                (1) Expeditionary mobile protection for dispersed air bases.
                (2) Fixed protection for primary air bases.
                (3) Ground-based protection systems that incorporate kinetic
            and non-kinetic capabilities.
                (4) Counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
                (5) Counter-fixed and Counter-rotary wing aircraft
            capabilities.
                (6) Counter-cruise missile capabilities.
                (7) Interoperability with joint command and control
            networks.
                (8) 360-degree active and passive sensors.
                (9) Systems and software that enable reduced staffing.

        (c) Fielding Requirement.--Pursuant to the plan developed under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> by not later than September 30,
            2027, field a total of not fewer than four air base air defense
            sites, of which not fewer than two such sites shall be located
            in the United States; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> in each of fiscal years 2028
            through 2031, field at least four air base air defense sites per
            year, of which not

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            fewer than two of the sites fielded each year shall be located
            in the United States.

        (d) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air
    Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
    the plan required under subsection (a).
    SEC. 153. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF F-16
                            SIMULATORS AT AIR NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING
                            CENTERS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination
    with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a plan to
    fully fund the establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
    training centers of the Air National Guard as described in subsection
    (b).
        (b) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> Elements.--The plan under subsection
    (a) shall include--
                (1) an estimate of the costs of maintaining F-16 simulators
            at Air National Guard training centers that have such simulators
            as of the date of the plan;
                (2) an estimate of the costs of establishing F-16 simulators
            at all Air National Guard training centers that are required to,
            but do not, have such simulators as of the date of the plan,
            including training centers for Air National Guard units
            converting from the A-10 aircraft to the F-16 aircraft; and
                (3) a plan for allocating funding to pay the costs described
            in paragraphs (1) and (2), including the proportion of such
            funding expected to be provided by the Air Force and the Air
            National Guard, respectively.

        (c) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air
    Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
    includes--
                (1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessment. Evaluation.>> an assessment from the
            Secretary and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau evaluating
            how the readiness of Air National Guard Units requiring F-16
            simulators may be affected if such simulators are not
            established and maintained at mission training centers as
            proposed under the plan.
    SEC. 154. PLAN FOR SUSTAINMENT AND RECAPITALIZATION OF AIR
                            NATIONAL GUARD FIGHTER FLEET.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
    with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a plan to
    sustain and recapitalize the fighter fleet of the Air National Guard.
        (b) Elements.--The recapitalization plan required under subsection
    (a) shall--
                (1) identify each of the 25 fighter aircraft squadrons of
            the Air National Guard in existence on the date of the enactment
            of this Act;
                (2) provide a plan for recapitalization of all such
            squadrons at a similar rate as the fighter aircraft squadrons of
            the active components of the Armed Forces, with the same
            combination of legacy capability fighter aircraft and advanced
            capability fighter aircraft found in fighter aircraft squadrons
            of the active components of the Armed Forces;
                (3) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> establish a timetable for a plan or
            actions for the recapitalization proposed under paragraph (2),
            disaggregated by fighter aircraft squadron and fiscal year,
            which shall identify funding required for each fiscal year;

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                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess budgetary effects on the
            active components of the Armed Forces if the recapitalization
            plan proposed under paragraph (2) were implemented in accordance
            with the timeline established in paragraph (3); and
                (5) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the effects of such plan on
            the operational readiness and personnel readiness of the active
            and reserve components of the Armed Forces, including the
            effects of such plan on the ability of such components to meet
            steady state and contingency force presentation and mission
            requirements of combatant commanders.

        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the Secretary
            of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report that includes the sustainment and
            recapitalization plan required under subsection (a).
                (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
            annex.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``advanced capability fighter aircraft''--
                        (A) means the next-generation air dominance fighter
                    aircraft or any other fighter aircraft referenced or
                    designated as a sixth generation airframe; and
                        (B) does not include unmanned fighter aircraft.
                (2) The term ``fifth generation'', with respect to fighter
            aircraft, means an F-22 or F-35 aircraft.
                (3) The term ``fighter aircraft'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 9062(i)(2) of title 10, United States Code.
                (4) The term ``legacy capability fighter aircraft'' means
            pre-fifth generation fighter aircraft, including an F-16, both
            pre-block and post-block, F-15C/D, F-15E/EX, and A-10.

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

    SEC. 161. MODIFICATION TO AIR FORCE AND NAVY USE OF COMMERCIAL
                            DUAL-USE PARTS IN CERTAIN AIRCRAFT AND
                            ENGINES.

        Section 161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 3453 note) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``used'';
                (2) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``new,'' before
            ``used''; and
                (3) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``, or from a
            certified production approval holder pursuant to part 21 of
            title 14, Code of Federal Regulations'' before the period at the
            end.
    SEC. 162. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4871 note.>> MEASURES TO
                            INCREASE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY FOR SMALL
                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
    carry out an integrated set of measures--
                (1) to identify risks in the supply chain for small unmanned
            aerial systems (referred to in this section as ``sUAS''); and

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                (2) to increase the resiliency of such sUAS supply chain
            using parts supplied by domestic sources and from allies and
            partners of the United States.

        (b) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Elements.--The measures carried out under
    subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Disassembly and analysis of commercially available
            foreign drone aircraft. <<NOTE: Time period. Termination
            date. Da Jiang Innovations.>> --Not later than 90 days after the
            date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than
            once every three years thereafter until 2034, the Secretary of
            Defense shall fully disassemble a drone aircraft made by Da
            Jiang Innovations or a similar commercially available sUAS
            manufactured in a covered foreign country in order to--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Taxonomy.>> create a taxonomy for each
                    component that categorizes the component by function,
                    level of risk, and such other criteria as the Secretary
                    determines appropriate; and
                        (B) help assess the risk of such components for the
                    purposes of supply chain monitoring and visibility.
                (2) Supply chain risk framework.--Not later than 150 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act and using the
            taxonomy developed under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of
            Defense shall develop a supply chain risk framework in order
            to--
                        (A) assess the risk of each sUAS component to
                    Department of Defense networks or operations;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> for components that
                    present a risk as determined under subparagraph (A),
                    identify any manufacturers of such components are based
                    in covered foreign countries and evaluate whether
                    measures to mitigate the risk posed by such foreign-
                    produced components are feasible or practical; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determine if any of the
                    foreign companies in the sUAS supply chain should be
                    included on the list maintained by the Department of
                    Defense in accordance with section 1260H of the National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
                    Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
                (3) Resilient supply chain strategy.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of the enactment of this Act and based on
            the analyses conducted under paragraphs (1) and (2), the
            Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy to develop a
            secure and resilient domestic and allied supply chain of
            critical components for sUASs, which shall include--
                        (A) identification of sources of supply for sUAS
                    components outside of a covered foreign country assessed
                    to present a risk under paragraph (2)(A) and the total
                    manufacturing capacity of such suppliers;
                        (B) an assessment of the total requirement for sUASs
                    of the Department of Defense;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan to increase the
                    manufacturing capacity of alternative sources of supply
                    that can meet the requirement specified in subparagraph
                    (B), including estimated funding needs; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> a description of
                    how existing initiatives and programs of the Department
                    of Defense may be used to create alternative sUAS
                    sources of supply outside of a covered foreign country,
                    including recommendations for--

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                              (i) using authorities available to the
                          Department of Defense, such as Defense Production
                          Act authorities, the Industrial Base Analysis and
                          Sustainment program, loan guarantees, or other
                          programs; and
                              (ii) incentivizing private sector investment
                          to grow or foster domestic or allied sourcing for
                          components for sUASs.

        (c) Report.--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
    that includes--
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of each component identified
            under subsection (b)(1), including a description of any security
            vulnerabilities associated with such component;
                (2) a description of the supply chain risk framework
            developed under subsection (b)(2);
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations for the
            inclusion of companies on the list described in subsection
            (b)(2)(C); and
                (4) the full strategy developed under subsection (b)(3).

        (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (e) Covered Foreign Country Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered foreign country'' has the meaning given that term in section
    848(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
    (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note).
    SEC. 163. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3201.>> POLICY ON
                            QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS FOR INTO-
                            PLANE FUEL DELIVERIES FOR HEAVY-LIFT
                            AIRCRAFT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment of Policy.--Not later than one
    year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
    Defense Logistics Agency shall develop and implement a policy pursuant
    to which acquisition planning shall be performed for any contract
    providing for the into-plane procurement for heavy-lift aircraft of an
    estimated 5,000,000 gallons or more of aviation fuel per year within the
    continental United States.

        (b) <<NOTE: Determination. Assessment.>> Use of Evaluation
    Factors.--As part of the acquisition planning required under subsection
    (a), the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall determine
    whether to use evaluation factors to assess the qualifications of fixed-
    based operators bidding on contracts described in such subsection. In
    the event the Director determines it is appropriate to use such
    evaluation factors, the factors may include the following:
                (1) Whether the fixed-base operator is able to maintain
            sufficient onsite fuel storage.
                (2) Whether the fixed-base operator's total number of
            employees is sufficient to service military customers.
                (3) Whether the fixed-based operator is capable of
            performing a sufficient range of cargo on-load, off-load, and
            handling operations, including for dangerous goods and cargo,
            for military aircraft of all sizes.
                (4) Whether the fixed-based operator has acceptable past
            performance history on similar procurements.
                (5) Any other factors the Director determines appropriate.

        (c) Consultation.--The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
    shall, as appropriate, consult with appropriate personnel of the
    military departments in developing mission requirements

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    at commercial airports for purposes of the acquisition planning required
    under subsection (a).
        (d) Heavy-lift Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term ``heavy-
    lift aircraft'' means an aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight in
    excess of 107,000 pounds.
    SEC. 164. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> PROHIBITION ON
                            OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND CONTRACTING
                            RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT DETECTION
                            AND RANGING TECHNOLOGY.

        (a) Prohibition on Agency Operation or Procurement.--The Secretary
    of Defense shall not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the
    procurement of--
                (1) a covered light detection and ranging technology
            (referred to in this section as ``LiDAR technology'') that--
                        (A) is manufactured in a covered foreign country or
                    by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;
                        (B) uses operating software developed in a covered
                    foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered
                    foreign country; or
                        (C) uses network connectivity or data storage
                    located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a
                    covered foreign country; or
                (2) a system or systems that incorporates, interfaces with,
            or otherwise uses LiDAR technology as described in paragraph
            (1).

        (b) Exemption.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply
    if the operation, procurement, or contracting action is for the purposes
    of intelligence, electronic warfare, and information warfare operations,
    testing, analysis, and training.
        (c) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may
    waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if
    the Secretary certifies, in writing, to the congressional defense
    committees that the operation, procurement, or contracting action is
    required in the national interest of the United States.

        (d) Effective Date.--The prohibition under section (a) shall take
    effect on June 30, 2026.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered foreign country'' means any of the
            following:
                        (A) The People's Republic of China.
                        (B) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
                        (C) The Democratic People's Republic of North Korea.
                        (D) The Russian Federation.
                (2) The term ``covered LiDAR company'' means any of the
            following:
                        (A) Hesai Technology (or any subsidiary or affiliate
                    of Hesai Technology).
                        (B) Any entity that produces or provides LiDAR and
                    that is included on--
                              (i) the Consolidated Screening List maintained
                          by the International Trade Administration of the
                          Department of Commerce; or
                              (ii) the civil-military fusion list maintained
                          under section 1260h of the William M. (Mac)
                          Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
                          Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
                          113 note).

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                        (C) Any entity that produces or provides LiDAR and
                    that--
                              (i) is domiciled in a covered foreign country;
                          or
                              (ii) is subject to unmitigated foreign
                          ownership, control or influence by a covered
                          foreign country, as determined by the Secretary of
                          Defense in accordance with the National Industrial
                          Security Program or any successor to such program.
                (3) The term ``covered LiDAR technology'' means LiDAR
            technology and any related services and equipment manufactured
            by a covered LiDAR company.
                (4) The terms ``light detection and ranging'' and ``LiDAR''
            mean a sensor that emits light, often in the form of a pulsed or
            modulated laser, and scans or flashes the environment to detect
            and measure the range of its surroundings.
    SEC. 165. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF F-35 AIRCRAFT PENDING
                            CERTIFICATION ON IMPROVEMENTS AND
                            CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Compliance. Plans.>> Limitation.--The Secretary of
    Defense may not accept or take delivery of covered F-35 aircraft in
    excess of the maximum quantities specified in subsection (c) until the
    date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
    committees that the Secretary is in compliance with each of the
    following requirements:
                (1) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
            appropriate actions and milestones, to develop and field F-35
            aircraft and mission systems digital-twin models across the F-35
            enterprise.
                (2) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
            appropriate actions and milestones, to procure at least one new
            cooperative avionics flying test bed aircraft for the F-35
            enterprise.
                (3) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
            appropriate actions and milestones, to procure and construct a
            new F-35 mission software integration laboratory to enable
            concurrent testing of TR-2 and TR-3 mission system hardware,
            software, and any existing or new F-35 capabilities.
                (4) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective
            actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and
            recommendations identified in the 2024 F-35 Initial Operational
            Testing and Evaluation report submitted to Congress by the
            Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation.
                (5) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective
            actions and milestones to minimize F-35 new aircraft production
            interruptions and resolve all programmatic deficiencies
            associated with the new F-35 mission system radar hardware and
            software related to the development, testing, acceptance,
            certification, production, and fielding of the radar as
            identified by the Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office.
                (6) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective

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            actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and
            recommendations identified in the report of the F-35 software
            Independent Review Team commissioned by the Secretary of the Air
            Force and the Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office.
                (7) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
            with subsection (b)) and is implementing a corrective action
            plan with appropriate actions, milestones, necessary technical
            data and other resources, and metrics for measuring
            improvements, to address long-standing sustainment challenges
            and improve fleetwide mission capable and full mission capable
            rates for F-35 aircraft. At a minimum, such plan shall provide
            for--
                        (A) completing the set-up of military service depots
                    and attaining the required production capacity;
                        (B) addressing and mitigating corrosion,
                    particularly in all F-35 variants, including the
                    necessary parts, equipment, technical data, and any
                    necessary adjustments to squadron staffing to
                    effectively conduct corrosion inspections and work;
                        (C) improving the visibility and availability of
                    assets and parts that detract from mission capable
                    rates; and
                        (D) developing mechanisms to surge supply support
                    for the air vehicle and engine and ensure continuity of
                    F-35 logistics and operations in contested environments.
                (8) The Secretary has submitted all plans and corrective
            action plans described in paragraphs (1) through (7) to the
            congressional defense committees as required under subsection
            (b).
                (9) The Secretary has met the requirements of subsections
            (b)(5) and (c) of section 226 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137
            Stat. 196) and has submitted all documentation required to be
            submitted to Congress pursuant to such subsections.

        (b) Submittal of Plans to Congress.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees all plans and corrective
            action plans described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of
            subsection (a).
                (2) Elements.--Each plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall
            include--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> an estimate of the total
                    amount of funds required to complete implementation of
                    the plan;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Schedules.>> realistic, event-driven
                    schedules to achieve the objectives of the plan; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> a schedule risk assessment
                    to a minimum of 80 percent confidence level.
                (3) Form.--Each plan described in paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
            annex.

        (c) Maximum Quantities.--The maximum quantities of covered F-35
    aircraft specified in this subsection are the following:
                (1) Thirty F-35A aircraft.
                (2) Nine F-35B aircraft.
                (3) Nine F-35C aircraft.

        (d) Annual Reports.--

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                (1) <<NOTE: Time periods. Updates.>> In general.--Not later
            than April 1, 2025, and on an annual basis thereafter for the
            following five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees a report that includes a
            comprehensive update on all plans that--
                        (A) were developed pursuant to paragraphs (1)
                    through (7) of subsection (a); and
                        (B) are being implemented by the Secretary as of the
                    date of the report.
                (2) Form.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
            annex.

        (e) Covered f-35 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered F-35'' aircraft means new production F-35 aircraft--
                (1) that are authorized to be procured using funds
            authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
            available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of Defense;
            and
                (2) the procurement of which is fully funded by the United
            States.
    SEC. 166. ASSESSMENTS OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR-TO-AIR
                            MISSILES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of
    the Navy, in coordination with the commanders of the combatant commands,
    shall jointly assess the sufficiency of established inventory
    requirements for air-to-air missiles.
        (b) Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the
    Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> assess planned deliveries of air-
            to-air missiles through 2029 and the total available missiles by
            type in each year through 2029;
                (2) assess combined requirements for air-to-air missiles to
            support operational plans of the United States Central Command,
            the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the United States
            Northern Command, and the United States European Command, at
            low, medium, and high risk;
                (3) consider emerging requirements for surface-to-air
            defense and collaborative combat aircraft and how those
            additional missions will affect inventory requirements for air-
            to-air missiles;
                (4) consider the sufficiency of planned acquisition for air-
            to-air missiles through 2029 to meet operational requirements;
                (5) consider whether continuing production of the advanced
            medium-range air-to-air missile program of record through 2029
            would enhance available inventories of air-to-air missiles; and
                (6) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> develop recommendations to
            adjust the planned mix of missiles, including an assessment of
            whether extending the range or capability of existing air-to-air
            missiles would better support combined combatant command
            requirements at medium risk.

        (c) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Report.--Following the completion of the
    assessment required under subsection (a), but not later than April 1,
    2025, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall
    jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    results of the assessment, which shall include a summary of the results
    of the assessment with respect to each element specified in subsection
    (b).

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        (d) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (c) shall
    be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 167. PLAN FOR SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES OF ARMED
                            OVERWATCH AIRCRAFT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and the
    Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall jointly
    submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for integrating
    signals intelligence capabilities on fielded armed overwatch aircraft.

        (b) Plan Requirements.--At a minimum, the plan required by
    subsection (a) shall--
                (1) define the signals intelligence requirements for armed
            overwatch aircraft, including the required signals intelligence
            capabilities and the number of aircraft to be equipped with such
            capabilities;
                (2) articulate the resources necessary by fiscal year to
            fulfill the requirements described in paragraph (1); and
                (3) include any other matters the Assistant Secretary of
            Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and
            the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command
            consider relevant.

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

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.

         Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

    Sec. 211. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint
               Energetics Transition Office.
    Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the
               Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
    Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships.
    Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program.
    Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features
               activities.
    Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract
               experts in science, engineering, and certain other
               disciplines.
    Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program.
    Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing
               for defense capability development.
    Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and delivery
               program for F-35 aircraft.
    Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X)
               destroyer vessels.
    Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning
               the artificial intelligence workforce of the Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy.
    Sec. 223. Modification of CVN-73 to support fielding of MQ-25 unmanned
               aerial vehicle.
    Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
               Governing Council relating to artificial intelligence models
               and advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
    Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when
               awarding research grants.
    Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group.

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    Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.
    Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group.
    Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office
               of Strategic Capital to certain private-sector organizations.
    Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative.
    Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program.
    Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance
               maintenance activities.
    Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program.
    Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition
               algorithms.
    Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and
               demonstration of artificial intelligence toward biotechnology
               applications for national security.
    Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain
               workflow and operations tasks.
    Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research
               collaboration with certain academic institutions.

                  Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research,
               development, test, and evaluation activities.
    Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap.
    Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters
               relating to electromagnetic spectrum in international fora.
    Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies
               within the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and
               availability of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test
               Facility Base.

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development,
    test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4201.

         Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

    SEC. 211. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE
                            JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSITION OFFICE.

        Subsection (d) of section 148 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended to read as follows:
        ``(d) Budgeting and Funding Requirements.--
                ``(1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Office
            is budgeted for and funded in a manner sufficient to ensure the
            Office has the staff and other resources necessary to
            effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in
            subsection (c).
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In the budget justification
            materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of
            Defense budget for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year
            thereafter (as submitted with the budget of the President under
            section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary of Defense shall
            include a dedicated budget line item for the implementation of
            subsection (a) and for the testing and evaluation of energetic
            materials and technologies by the Office.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1824]]

    SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF
                            THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
                            RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.

        The second section 222e of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the Secretary of
            Defense shall'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense, after
            coordinating with the Secretaries of the military departments,
            shall''; and
                (2) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(3) in the case of a military construction project, has
            reached 35 percent design.''.
    SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO DEFENSE LABORATORY EDUCATION
                            PARTNERSHIPS.

        Section 2194(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(8) entering into new and separate contracts or
            cooperative agreements with, or making grants to, the
            institution to provide financial assistance for activities
            conducted under such partnership agreement.''.
    SEC. 214. EXTENSION OF GLOBAL RESEARCH WATCH PROGRAM.

        Section 4066(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2035''.
    SEC. 215. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION
                            FEATURES ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4067 of title
    10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``during the research and
    development phase of such system'' and inserting ``to increase ally and
    partner military capability or improve coalition interoperability''.
        (b) Cost-sharing.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph (2):

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Any contract for the design or
    development of an exportability feature of a system resulting from
    activities under subsection (a) for the purpose of enhancing or enabling
    the exportability of the system shall include a cost-sharing provision
    that requires the contractor to bear half of the cost of such
    activities, or such other portion of such cost as the Secretary
    considers appropriate upon showing of good cause.''; and
                (3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by inserting ``or (2)'' after ``paragraph (1)'';
                        (B) by inserting ``or exportability feature'' after
                    ``with respect to a designated system''; and
                        (C) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``in the case
                    of a designated system,'' before ``the''.

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    SEC. 216. MODIFICATION TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO
                            ATTRACT EXPERTS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING,
                            AND CERTAIN OTHER DISCIPLINES.

        Section 4092 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4061.>> in the section heading, by
            striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``science,
            engineering, and certain other disciplines'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
                ``(11) Office of strategic capital.--The Director of the
            Office of Strategic Capital may carry out a program of personnel
            management authority provided in subsection (b) in order to
            facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in finance and
            investment for the Office.''; and
                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``5
                          scientific and engineering positions in the
                          Office'' and inserting ``20 scientific and
                          engineering positions in the Office, of which not
                          more than 5 such positions may be positions of
                          administration or management of the Office'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (E) by striking ``5
                          scientific and engineering positions in the Unit''
                          and inserting ``35 scientific and engineering
                          positions in the Unit, of which not more than 5
                          such positions may be positions of administration
                          or management of the Unit'';
                              (iii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``15''
                          and inserting ``25'';
                              (iv) in subparagraph (I), by striking ``and''
                          at the end;
                              (v) in subparagraph (J), by adding ``and'' at
                          the end; and
                              (vi) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraph:
                        ``(K) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> in the case of the
                    Office of Strategic Capital, appoint individuals to a
                    total of not more than 30 positions in the Office;'';
                    and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (A)
                    to read as follows:
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> in the case of
                    employees appointed pursuant to subparagraphs (B), (D),
                    (E), (H), and (K) of paragraph (1), at a rate to be
                    determined by the head of the organization concerned up
                    to 150 percent of the total annual compensation payable
                    to the Vice President under section 104 of title 3;''.
    SEC. 217. CODIFICATION OF THE LABORATORY QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
                            PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United
    States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4061.>> is amended by adding at the
    end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4128. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4128.>> Laboratory Quality Enhancement
                      Program

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Program Required.--(1) The Secretary
    of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
    and Engineering, shall carry out a program under which the Secretary

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1826]]

    shall establish the panels described in subsection (b) and direct such
    panels--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Review. Recommenda- tions.>> to review and
            make recommendations to the Secretary with respect to--
                        ``(i) existing policies and practices affecting the
                    science and technology reinvention laboratories to
                    improve the mission effectiveness of such laboratories;
                        ``(ii) new initiatives proposed by the science and
                    technology reinvention laboratories; and
                        ``(iii) new interpretations of existing provisions
                    of law that would enhance the ability of a director of a
                    science and technology reinvention laboratory to manage
                    the laboratory and discharge the mission of the
                    laboratory;
                ``(B) to support implementation of current and future
            initiatives affecting the science and technology reinvention
            laboratories; and
                ``(C) <<NOTE: Assessments. Data analysis.>> to conduct
            assessments or data analysis on the effectiveness of the
            authorities granted to the science and technology reinvention
            laboratories and such other issues as the Secretary determines
            to be appropriate.

        ``(2) The program carried out pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
    known as the `Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program'.
        ``(b) Panels.--The panels described in this subsection are the
    following:
                ``(1) A panel on personnel, workforce development, and
            talent management.
                ``(2) A panel on facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
                ``(3) A panel on research strategy, technology transfer, and
            industry and university partnerships.
                ``(4) A panel on governance and oversight processes.

        ``(c) Composition of Panels.--(1) Each panel described in paragraphs
    (1) through (3) of subsection (b) may be composed of subject matter and
    technical management experts from--
                ``(A) laboratories and research centers of the Army, Navy,
            and Air Force;
                ``(B) appropriate Defense Agencies;
                ``(C) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Research and Engineering; and
                ``(D) such other entities as the Secretary determines to be
            appropriate.

        ``(2) The panel described in subsection (b)(4) shall be composed
    of--
                ``(A) at least one member from each of the science and
            technology reinvention laboratories; and
                ``(B) such other members as the Secretary determines to be
            appropriate.

        ``(d) Governance of Panels.--(1) The chairperson of each panel
    established pursuant to subsection (a) shall be selected by the members
    of the respective panel.
        ``(2) Each panel, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Research and Engineering, shall transmit to the Science and
    Technology Executive Committee of the Department of Defense such
    information or findings on topics requiring decision or approval as the
    panel considers appropriate.
        ``(e) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> Interpretation of Provisions of Law.--
    (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, acting
    under the guidance of the Secretary, shall issue regulations regarding

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1827]]

    the meaning, scope, implementation, and applicability of any provision
    of a statute relating to a science and technology reinvention
    laboratory.

        ``(2) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), the Under
    Secretary shall, to the degree practicable, emphasize providing the
    maximum operational flexibility to the directors of the science and
    technology reinvention laboratories to discharge the missions of their
    laboratories.
        ``(3) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> In interpreting or defining under
    paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall, to the extent practicable,
    consult and coordinate with the secretaries of the military departments
    and such other agencies or entities as the Under Secretary considers
    relevant on any proposed revision to regulations under paragraph (1).

        ``(4) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), the Under
    Secretary shall seek recommendations from the panel described in
    subsection (b)(4).
        ``(f) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Defined.--In
    this section, the term `science and technology reinvention laboratory'
    means a Department of Defense laboratory designated as a Department of
    Defense science and technology reinvention laboratory under section 4121
    of this title.''.
        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 211 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
    note prec. 4121) is repealed.
    SEC. 218. MODIFICATION TO CONSORTIUM ON USE OF ADDITIVE
                            MANUFACTURING FOR DEFENSE CAPABILITY
                            DEVELOPMENT.

        Section 223(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(7) <<NOTE: Processes. Certification.>> develop a process
            to certify new materials and processes for fabricating flight
            critical parts and initiate planning for a rapidly deployable
            additive manufacturing system that is capable of fabricating
            replacement safety-critical parts for military aircraft and
            unmanned aerial vehicles in environments where access to
            traditionally manufactured replacement parts is severely
            restricted.''.
    SEC. 219. MODIFICATION TO CONTINUOUS CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT AND
                            DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT.

        Section 225(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 195) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``designate two F-35A
            aircraft, two F-35B aircraft, and two F-35C aircraft'' and
            inserting ``designate a total of not fewer than nine F-35A, F-
            35B, or F-35C aircraft''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``Lot 19'' and
            inserting ``Lot 18''.
    SEC. 220. MODIFICATIONS TO TEST PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING PLANT OF
                            DDG(X) DESTROYER VESSELS.

        Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1599) is amended--

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                (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following
            new sentence: ``A minimum of two motor technologies with
            comparable efficiency, weight, and space characteristics that
            provide minimum of 40 megawatts of reserve power, in excess of
            propulsion and ship service at patrol speed, shall be tested in
            full scale to mitigate program risk and provide sufficient
            competition prior to down selecting to a class decision.'';
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) and
            inserting the following new paragraph (1):
                ``(1) Two electrical propulsion motor technologies.''; and
                (3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``that incorporates
            two propulsion motor technology options'' before the period at
            the end.
    SEC. 221. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO DEFINING,
                            IDENTIFYING, AND PLANNING THE ARTIFICIAL
                            INTELLIGENCE WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT
                            OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Appointment of Responsible Official .--Section 230 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
    92; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 501) is amended by striking subsection (c) and
    inserting the following:
        ``(c) Responsibility.--
                ``(1) Appointment of officer.--Not later than April 30,
            2025, the Secretary of Defense shall 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'.
                ``(2) Additional responsibilities.--In addition to the
            responsibilities specified in paragraph (1), the Officer
            appointed under such paragraph shall--
                        ``(A) fully define and identify the artificial
                    intelligence workforce of the Department of Defense,
                    including by--
                              ``(i) clarifying the roles and
                          responsibilities of the artificial intelligence
                          workforce and the relationship between the
                          artificial intelligence workforce and the overall
                          Department of Defense innovation workforce and
                          digital workforce;
                              ``(ii) coding artificial intelligence
                          workforce roles in workforce data systems; and
                              ``(iii) developing a qualification program for
                          artificial intelligence workforce roles; and
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Update.>> update the Department of
                    Defense Human Capital Operating Plan to be consistent
                    with the Strategic Management Plan of the Department and
                    the Annual Performance Plan of the Department relating
                    to artificial intelligence workforce issues, including--
                              ``(i) addressing the human capital
                          implementation actions planned to support the
                          strategic goals and priorities identified in the
                          Agency Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan;
                          and
                              ``(ii) ensuring the use of consistent
                          artificial intelligence terminology.
                ``(3) Expiration of appointment.--The appointment of the
            Officer under paragraph (1) shall expire on September 30,
            2030.''.

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        (b) Digital Engineering Implementation Plan Update.--Not
    later <<NOTE: Reports.>> than 90 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 includes an update on any activities carried out in accordance with
    the implementation plan required under section 230(b) of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
    U.S.C. note prec. 501).

        (c) Briefing.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a briefing on--
                (1) the positions included in the artificial intelligence
            workforce of the Department as of the date of the briefing;
                (2) any positions not identified under paragraph (1) that
            should be included in the artificial intelligence workforce of
            the Department;
                (3) which positions require Department of Defense personnel
            with artificial intelligence skills;
                (4) the current state of the artificial intelligence
            workforce of the Department as of the ate of the briefing; and
                (5) planned or proposed future requirements for the
            artificial intelligence workforce of the Department.
    SEC. 222. MODIFICATION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION
                            STRATEGY.

        Section 256 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1290) is amended by adding at
    the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2001.>> Artificial Intelligence and
    Machine Learning Education Platforms.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the Chief Digital and
            Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, in
            coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
            and Readiness, shall--
                        ``(A) develop a set of distance education courses
                    on--
                              ``(i) the foundational concepts of artificial
                          intelligence and machine learning; and
                              ``(ii) the responsible and ethical design,
                          development, acquisition and procurement,
                          deployment, and use of artificial intelligence and
                          machine learning applications; and
                        ``(B) make such courses available to members of the
                    Armed Forces.
                ``(2) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
            enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            progress of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
            Officer in implementing paragraph (1).''.
    SEC. 223. MODIFICATION OF CVN-73 TO SUPPORT FIELDING OF MQ-25
                            UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE.

        Section 219 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1680) is amended by
    striking ``shall'' and all that follows and inserting ``shall modify the
    compartments and infrastructure of the aircraft carrier designated CVN-
    73 to support the fielding of the MQ-

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    25 unmanned aerial vehicle before the planned deployment date of such
    vehicle.''.
    SEC. 224. MODIFICATION TO INNOVATORS INFORMATION REPOSITORY IN THE
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 220 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Chief Digital and
            Artificial Intelligence Office, the Defense Innovation Unit, and
            the'' before ``Defense Technical Information Center'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``in accordance with
            subsection (e)'' before the period at the end;
                (3) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
                ``(1) be coordinated across the Department of Defense to
            focus on small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the
            Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), including--
                        ``(A) participants in the Small Business Innovation
                    Research Program or the Small Business Technology
                    Transfer Program established under section 9 of the
                    Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638);
                        ``(B) participants in the pilot program established
                    under section 834 of the National Defense Authorization
                    Act for Fiscal Year 2022 or the Rapid Defense
                    Experimentation Reserve of the Department of Defense;
                    and
                        ``(C) small business concerns that are
                    nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in
                    section 3014 of title 10, United States Code) that work
                    with research, innovation, and advanced project
                    entities;''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and''
                          at the end;
                              (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and''
                          at the end; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraphs:
                        ``(E) the date of the initial award to the
                    participant from the Department of Defense; and
                        ``(F) the dates of any additional awards made to the
                    participant by the Department of Defense, including the
                    dates of any contracts or other agreements entered into
                    between the participant the Department of Defense;
                    and''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Updates Required.--Not less frequently
    than once each fiscal quarter and subject to the availability of
    appropriations, the head of the Defense Technical Information Center, in
    coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, shall update the innovators information repository
    established under this section.''.

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    SEC. 225. DUTIES OF CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                            OFFICER GOVERNING COUNCIL RELATING TO
                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS AND
                            ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
                            TECHNOLOGIES.

        Section 238(d)(3)(E) of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C.
    note prec. 4061) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating clause (x) as clause (xi); and
                (2) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause
            (x):
                              ``(x) With respect to artificial intelligence
                          models and advanced artificial intelligence
                          technologies--
                                        ``(I) to identify and assess
                                    artificial intelligence models and
                                    advanced artificial intelligence
                                    technologies that could pose a national
                                    security risk if accessed by an
                                    adversary of the United States;
                                        ``(II) to develop strategies to
                                    prevent unauthorized access and usage of
                                    potent artificial intelligence models by
                                    countries that are adversaries of the
                                    United States; and
                                        ``(III) to make recommendations to
                                    Congress and relevant Federal agencies
                                    for legislative or administrative action
                                    in the field of artificial
                                    intelligence.''.
    SEC. 226. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICY
                            WHEN AWARDING RESEARCH GRANTS.

        Section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ``subsection (g)''
            and inserting ``subsection (h)'';
                (2) by redesignating subsections (e) through (h) as
            subsections (f) through (i), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection (e):

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Annual Reviews Required.--Not later than
    March 30, 2025, and not later than March 30 of each year thereafter--
                ``(1) each head of a Department of Defense component that
            awards grants for research shall carry out a review of a
            representative sample of the research grants awarded by the
            respective component in the previous fiscal year to ensure that
            the component is awarding grants in compliance with the
            applicable policies of the Department of Defense; and
                ``(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
            Engineering shall carry out a separate review of a
            representative sample of the research grants awarded by such
            components in the previous fiscal year.''; and
                (4) in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and on the
                    periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection (e)''
                    after ``by subsection (a)''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through
                          (G) as clauses (i) through (vii), respectively,
                          and indenting such clauses two ems to the right;

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                              (ii) by inserting before clause (i), as
                          redesignated by clause (i) of this subparagraph,
                          the following new subparagraph (A):
                        ``(A) With respect to the activities carried out
                    under the initiative required by subsection (a), the
                    following:''; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraph:
                        ``(B) With respect to the periodic reviews conducted
                    pursuant to subsection (e), the following:
                              ``(i) The total number of research grants
                          awarded by the Department in the fiscal year
                          covered by the reviews.
                              ``(ii) The number of reviews carried out
                          pursuant to subsection (e)(1).
                              ``(iii) The number of reviews carried out
                          pursuant to subsection (e)(2).
                              ``(iv) A description of the processes by which
                          the heads of the components described in paragraph
                          (1) of subsection (e) and the Under Secretary of
                          Defense for Research and Engineering conducted the
                          reviews under such subsection.
                              ``(v) <<NOTE: Assessment. List.>> An
                          assessment of issues identified during the reviews
                          carried out under subsection (e), including a list
                          of grants that were identified as having not been
                          awarded in compliance with applicable policies of
                          the Department of Defense.''.
    SEC. 227. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DIRECTED ENERGY WORKING
                            GROUP.

        Section 219(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the following:
            ``Each such briefing shall include--
                        ``(A) for each organization and element of the
                    Department carrying out work related to directed energy
                    capabilities, cost data and associated program elements
                    for each fiscal year across the period covered by the
                    most recent future-years defense program submitted to
                    Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States
                    Code (as of the time of the briefing); and
                        ``(B) information on any enabling work that supports
                    such capabilities, including--
                              ``(i) vehicle or software integration and
                          testing;
                              ``(ii) command, control and targeting
                          architectures;
                              ``(iii) supporting infrastructure
                          requirements; and
                              ``(iv) workforce training.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``4 years'' and inserting
            ``9 years''.
    SEC. 228. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> NATIONAL DEFENSE ECONOMIC
                            COMPETITION RESEARCH COUNCIL.

        (a) Establishment of Council.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 90 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
            Defense shall establish a council to identify, evaluate, and
            coordinate existing research efforts, or propose new research
            topics, relating to

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            economic competition activities, such as economic coercion,
            manipulation, or other uses of economic power to undermine the
            national defense strategy of the United States and the partners
            and allies of the United States.
                (2) Designation.--The council established pursuant to
            paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``National Defense Economic
            Competition Research Council'' (referred to in this section as
            the ``Council'').

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Charter and Mission.--Not later than 120
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall issue a charter for the Council with a mission that
    includes the following:
                (1) Conducting analysis of ongoing or proposed government
            and academic research relating to economic competition.
                (2) Making proposals for new areas of research to increase
            understanding of adversarial uses of economic tools in support
            of military objectives to improve understanding of threats,
            vulnerabilities, and defensive options to mitigate such threats
            and vulnerabilities.
                (3) Informing the tools available to the Department of
            Defense to defend against such economic competition, coercion
            and manipulation activities, including the use of adversarial
            capital to acquire technology, real estate, or other
            infrastructure, or to preemptively deny access by the United
            States.
                (4) Assessing current data needs or shortfalls impairing
            understanding of threats and vulnerabilities relating to
            economic competition.
                (5) Convening groups, which may include academic
            institutions, nonprofit organizations, commercial entities,
            other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and
            international partners, to better understand regional
            requirements or inform the understanding of regional partners on
            the threats and vulnerabilities relating to military objectives
            as a result of increasing economic competition.
                (6) Carrying out such other activities relating to economic
            competition as the Secretary deems appropriate.

        (c) Participants.--
                (1) Co-chairs.--The co-chairs of the Council shall be the
            Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of
            Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary of
            Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
                (2) In general.--The co-chairs of the Council shall ensure
            that the Council includes participation from each of the
            following:
                        (A) The Office of Commercial and Economic Assessment
                    of the Air Force.
                        (B) The Office of Expanded Competition.
                        (C) The Office of Strategic Capital.
                        (D) The Defense Innovation Unit.
                        (E) The Strategic Capabilities Office.
                        (F) The Joint Warfighting Analysis Center (JWAC).
                        (G) The Office of Global Economic and Investment
                    Security under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
                    Industrial Base Policy.
                        (H) The Office of Naval Research, including ONR-
                    Global.
                        (I) The Army Research Office.

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                        (J) The Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
                        (K) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
                        (L) The Office of Strategic Intelligence and
                    Analysis under the Under Secretary of Defense for
                    Research and Engineering.
                        (M) The program office of the Minerva Research
                    Initiative.
                        (N) Other relevant organizations as determined by
                    the Secretary of Defense.

        (d) Input From the Joint Staff and Combatant Commands.--The Council
    shall regularly solicit input from the Joint Staff and combatant
    commands on needs, problem statements, or other topics relating to
    economic competition activities described in subsection (a)(1) affecting
    their areas of responsibility.
        (e) Termination.--The Council shall terminate on December 31, 2035.
    SEC. 229. AGILITY PRIME TRANSITION WORKING GROUP.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Director of
    the Defense Innovation Unit, shall establish a working group to be known
    as the ``Agility Prime Transition Working Group'' (referred to in this
    section as the ``Working Group'').

        (b) Duties.--The duties of the Working Group shall include the
    following:
                (1) To develop and implement a strategy to transition
            capabilities developed under the Agility Prime program of the
            Air Force to program executive offices of the covered Armed
            Forces, as appropriate.
                (2) To provide a forum for members of the Working Group to
            coordinate activities relating to hybrid and electric vertical
            takeoff and landing capabilities developed under the Agility
            Prime program, including--
                        (A) research, development, testing, and evaluation
                    activities;
                        (B) demonstration activities; and
                        (C) activities to transition such capabilities from
                    the research and development phase into operational use
                    within the covered Armed Forces, as appropriate.
                (3) To identify programs, projects, activities, and
            requirements of the covered Armed Forces that may be supported
            by technologies and capabilities developed under the Agility
            Prime program, including hybrid and electric vertical takeoff
            and landing aircraft, advanced air mobility platforms,
            autonomous flight capabilities, test and evaluation software,
            and related technologies.
                (4) To identify requirements of the combatant commands and
            the covered Armed Forces that align with previous, ongoing, or
            planned efforts under the Agility Prime program.
                (5) To assess whether previous, ongoing, or planned efforts
            under the Agility Prime program and other vertical take off and
            landing aircraft capability development efforts align with other
            current, planned, or future acquisition programs of the covered
            Armed Forces.

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                (6) Identify any changes to doctrine, organization,
            training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and
            policy (commonly known as ``DOTMLPF-P'') required to
            successfully integrate hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and
            landing aircraft platforms into future force design.
                (7) To assist the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
            and Sustainment in preparing the reports required under
            subsection (g).

        (c) Membership.--The Working Group shall be composed of
    representatives from the following organizations:
                (1) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment.
                (2) The military departments.
                (3) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
                (4) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Research and Engineering.
                (5) The Defense Innovation Unit.
                (6) The Office of Strategic Capital.
                (7) The United States Special Operations Command.
                (8) The United States Transportation Command.
                (9) Such other organizations and elements of the Department
            of Defense as the Chairperson of the Working Group determines
            appropriate.

        (d) Chairperson.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment, or the designee of the Under Secretary, shall serve as the
    Chairperson of the Working Group.
        (e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Meetings.--The Working Group shall meet
    not less frequently than twice each year at the call of the Chairperson.

        (f) Termination.--The working group shall terminate on September 30,
    2027.
        (g) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Reports.--Not later than September
    30, 2025, and not later than September 30 of each year thereafter
    through 2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
    report on the efforts of the Working Group. Each report shall include,
    with respect to the year covered by the report, information on--
                (1) any funding under the categories of research,
            development, test, and evaluation, procurement, or operation and
            maintenance that is expected to be used for further development
            or procurement of hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and
            landing capabilities in the fiscal year of the report and the in
            the following fiscal year;
                (2) any planned transitions of hybrid and electric vertical
            takeoff and landing technologies to--
                        (A) acquisition programs of the covered Armed
                    Forces; or
                        (B) research, development, test, and evaluation
                    programs of the covered Armed Forces.
                (3) any actions taken by the Working Group;
                (4) any milestones achieved by the Working Group; and
                (5) such other matters as the Under Secretary determines
            appropriate.

        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Agility Prime program'' means the program of
            the Air Force under which the Air Force is developing hybrid and
            electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities in

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            collaboration with partners in commercial industry and other
            sectors.
                (2) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
            Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
    SEC. 230. <<NOTE: 10 USC 149 note.>> AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY
                            ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF
                            STRATEGIC CAPITAL TO CERTAIN PRIVATE-
                            SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS.

        (a) Authorization.--Using the authority provided under section 1599g
    of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense, acting
    through the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital, may carry out a
    program under which the Director arranges for the temporary assignment
    of an employee of the Office to a qualifying private-sector
    organization.
        (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the program under subsection (a)
    shall be--
                (1) to enable the Office of Strategic Capital to rapidly
            acquire industry-specific context and technical competence
            across high priority technology and industrial focus areas
            through immersion in highly relevant emerging technology and
            business ecosystems across the United States; and
                (2) to enhance, among personnel of the Department--
                        (A) understanding of, connectivity with, and access
                    to knowledge about critical and emerging defense
                    industrial base capabilities; and
                        (B) understanding of the strategic role that venture
                    capital and private equity operations have in shaping
                    future sustainment and modernization requirements for
                    the defense industrial base.

        (c) Matching and Tracking Capabilities.--In carrying out program
    under subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital
    shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Analysis. Assessment.>> use digital automation
            and analysis capability to optimize the identification,
            assessment, and placement of participants within the program,
            which shall include the ability to match and track private-
            sector organizations with employees of the Office participating
            in the program in a manner that aligns the priorities, needs,
            and expertise of such employees, organizations, and the Office;
            and
                (2) <<NOTE: Database.>> establish a database or other
            digital automation capability that--
                        (A) enables the Office to identify and track current
                    and former participants in the program;
                        (B) documents the nature of the experience such
                    participants had while in the program; and
                        (C) is suitable for potential development and
                    expansion to other organizations of Department of
                    Defense in the event the Secretary of Defense determines
                    such expansion is appropriate.

        (d) Qualifying Private-sector Organization Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``qualifying private-sector organization'' means a
    private-sector organization that has functions and expertise relevant to
    the responsibilities of the Office of Strategic Capital, which may
    include organization such as a venture capital firm, private equity
    firm, or other such organizations as determined appropriated by the
    Director of the Office.

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    SEC. 231. QUANTUM BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> Initiative Required.--
                (1) In general.--The Director of the Defense Advanced
            Research Projects Agency shall establish and carry out an
            initiative to rapidly expand and support efforts to evaluate
            concepts, development plans, and prototypes, components, and
            subsystems needed to develop a utility-scale quantum computing
            capability available to the Department of Defense.
                (2) Designation.--The initiative established pursuant to
            paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Quantum Benchmarking
            Initiative'' (referred to in this section as the
            ``Initiative'').

        (b) Elements.--The Initiative shall include the following:
                (1) Activities to broaden existing efforts of the Department
            of Defense to verify and validate commercial efforts to design
            and build utility-scale quantum computers, including through
            collaboration with key partners in the Air Force Research
            Laboratory, the Office of Strategic Capital, the Defense
            Innovation Unit, and such other partners and organizations of
            the Department of Defense as the Director of the Defense
            Advanced Research Projects Agency deems appropriate.
                (2) Working with the Office of Strategic Capital to
            establish regular interactions with the venture capital and
            finance community to help accelerate commercial efforts to
            develop concepts, plans, prototypes, components, and subsystems
            needed to develop viable utility-scale quantum computers.
                (3) Working with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
            Defense for Industrial Base Policy to connect key performers in
            fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computing with support for
            industrial bases analysis, manufacturing support, and other
            analysis support to help foster and grow the broader industrial
            base supporting fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computing.
                (4) Working with the military departments and other
            components of the Department of Defense to refine use cases for
            militarily relevant applications of utility-scale quantum
            computers.

        (c) Repeal of Reporting Requirement.--Subsection (c) of section 229
    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
    Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1611; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is hereby repealed.
    SEC. 232. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2001.>> EXPANSION OF
                            PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL ON-DEMAND
                            PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall take such steps as
    may be necessary--
                (1) to expand the availability of the Digital On-Demand
            Program to--
                        (A) all organizations and elements of the Department
                    of Defense; and
                        (B) all members of the Armed Forces and civilian
                    employees of the Department; and
                (2) to actively promote the Program throughout the
            Department.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter
    through 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives

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    a report on the progress of the Secretary in expanding and promoting the
    Digital On-Demand Program as described in subsection (a).

        (c) Digital on Demand Program Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Digital On-Demand Program'' means the program overseen by the Chief
    Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer pursuant to which
    educational resources on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies,
    data literacy, and related topics are made available to personnel of the
    Department of Defense through a digital platform on an on-demand basis.
    SEC. 233. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 3101.>> MANAGEMENT
                            AND UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL DATA TO ENHANCE
                            MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Policies Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Secretaries of the
    military departments and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
    Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop and implement
    policies to manage and utilize data derived from digital data systems
    for aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles to inform and support
    maintenance activities conducted with respect to such aircraft, ships,
    and vehicles.
        (b) Elements.--The policies required by subsection (a) shall include
    investment in advanced and scalable data infrastructure to efficiently
    record, transmit, categorize, and otherwise process data generated by
    digital data systems described in such subsection. Such policies shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> require development of a strategy to
            invest in advanced technologies, including automated systems and
            artificial intelligence, to streamline the process of
            organizing, indexing, and categorizing data;
                (2) require work with vendors to address and resolve
            limitations imposed by proprietary information and data,
            including through the adoption of open data and open mission
            systems approaches;
                (3) address data transmission capabilities, such as--
                        (A) implementing high-speed data transfer
                    technologies;
                        (B) optimizing network infrastructure; and
                        (C) developing secure and efficient methods for
                    transmitting mission-critical data between bases;
                (4) require central compilation of maintenance data and
            creation of user interfaces, prioritizing analysis of long-lead
            components;
                (5) require the use of vendor-agnostic, government-owned
            tagging and interoperable systems, except in cases where there
            is a compelling reason not to use such systems;
                (6) <<NOTE: Review.>> require review of classification
            policies relating to digital data to ensure that data is
            appropriately classified without unnecessarily restricting its
            usability; and
                (7) establish protocols for detecting unauthorized access or
            intrusion into vehicle or platform systems.

        (c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on--

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                (1) the policies developed under subsection (a); and
                (2) the status of the implementation of such policies.
    SEC. 234. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4571 note.>> ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
                            DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessment.>> In General.--Not later than
    November 30, 2025, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
    Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Research and Engineering and the Director of Operational Test and
    Evaluation, shall complete a demonstration program to assess the
    viability of using wideband adaptive signal processing technology to
    support simultaneous transmit and receive signals on the same
    electromagnetic spectrum frequency band that--
                (1) does not produce harmful interference;
                (2) significantly reduces electromagnetic spectrum guard
            bands;
                (3) maintains signal quality with respect to latency and
            throughput; and
                (4) increases electromagnetic spectrum access within the
            frequency band.

        (b) Location.--The demonstration program required by subsection (a)
    shall be conducted at a test and training range of the Department of
    Defense.
        (c) Consultation.--In carrying out the demonstration program
    required by subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer, the Under
    Secretary, and the Director shall consult with, at a minimum, the
    following:
                (1) The Joint Staff.
                (2) The military departments and their associated research
            labs.
                (3) Other Department of Defense organizations and agencies.
                (4) The Federal Communications Commission.
                (5) The National Telecommunications and Information
            Administration.
                (6) Other Federal agencies.
                (7) Industry and nongovernmental entities.

        (d) <<NOTE: Studies.>> Authority to Enter Into Contracts.--Subject
    to the availability of appropriations, the Chief Information Officer may
    enter into such contracts or other agreements as the Chief Information
    Officer considers appropriate to conduct studies and demonstration
    projects under the demonstration program required by subsection (a).

        (e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing on Plans for Program.--Not later
    than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief
    Information Officer, the Under Secretary, and the Director shall jointly
    provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plans
    to carry out the demonstration program required by subsection (a).

        (f) Periodic Assessments of Program.--The Chief Information Officer,
    the Under Secretary, and the Director shall, periodically, assess the
    demonstration program required by subsection (a) while the program is
    being carried out.
        (g) Briefing on Completed Program.--Upon completion of the
    demonstration program required by subsection (a), the Chief Information
    Officer, the Under Secretary, and the Director shall

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    jointly provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on their
    findings with respect to the demonstration program.
    SEC. 235. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> COMPETITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF
                            AUTOMATED TARGET RECOGNITION ALGORITHMS.

        (a) Venue, Process, and Scenarios.--Not later than June 1, 2025, the
    Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
    Defense, in coordination with appropriate counterparts in the military
    departments, shall develop a venue and processes, including a specified
    set of baseline scenarios, for comparative testing of automated target
    recognition algorithms to evaluate mission efficacy.
        (b) Demonstration.--Not later than September 1, 2025, the Secretary
    of Defense shall use the venue developed under subsection (a) to test
    the mission capability of at least two relevant programs included in the
    Replicator initiative.
        (c) Briefing.--Not later than one year 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 activities carried out under this
    section.
    SEC. 236. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON DEVELOPMENT
                            OF NEAR-TERM USE CASES AND DEMONSTRATION
                            OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOWARD
                            BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL
                            SECURITY.

        (a) Pilot Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
    out a pilot program to develop near-term use cases and demonstrations of
    artificial intelligence for national security-related biotechnology
    applications.
        (b) Public-private Partnerships.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a) through one or
    more public-private partnerships entered into for purposes of the pilot
    program.
        (c) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Laboratory Support and
    Infrastructure.--In support of a public-private partnership entered into
    under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may, on a reimbursable
    basis, make available--
                (1) the facilities and services of a Department of Defense
            laboratory to perform experimentation for biotechnology
            applications to aid in the validation of artificial intelligence
            models; and
                (2) computing and data storage infrastructure and
            capabilities of the Department of Defense.

        (d) Duration.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> commence not later than one year
            after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> terminate five years after
            the date of the on which the program commences under paragraph
            (1).

        (e) Annual Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than one
            year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later
            than December 1 of every other year thereafter until the
            termination date specified in subsection (d)(2), the Secretary
            of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees
            a report on the pilot program.

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                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Contents.--Each report submitted
            under paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by the
            report, the following:
                        (A) An assessment of existing Department of Defense
                    biotechnology-related data resources and how they may be
                    used in the pilot program.
                        (B) An assessment of required cybersecurity measures
                    for users under the pilot program.
                        (C) A description of any mechanisms developed for
                    collaboration among different parties associated with
                    projects under the pilot program, including intellectual
                    property agreements, funding agreements, and material
                    transfer agreements.
                        (D) An assessment of the role that artificial
                    intelligence is playing in developing biotechnology
                    applications for national security purposes, including
                    identification of commercial or academic applications
                    used in the pilot program.
                        (E) A description of near-term use cases developed
                    under the pilot program for artificial intelligence-
                    enabled biotechnology applications for national
                    security.
                        (F) A description of planned, ongoing, and completed
                    demonstrations or other pilot programs funded under the
                    pilot program required by subsection (a) or otherwise
                    funded by the Department of Defense.
                        (G) An assessment of the viability of transitioning
                    technology developed under the pilot program into
                    operational use within the Department, including
                    assessment of--
                              (i) the resources needed for further
                          development and scaling of such technology; and
                              (ii) the potential benefits of such
                          technology.
                (3) Form.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.

        (f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Transition Plan.--Not later than one year
    before the date on which the pilot program terminates under subsection
    (d)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a plan that outlines what steps the Department could
    take to turn the pilot program into an operational program if authorized
    and funded by Congress to do so. The plan shall include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> A transition timeline.
                (2) <<NOTE: Costs.>> Associated projected annual cost of
            operating the program.
                (3) Additional infrastructure that might be needed,
            including associated costs.
                (4) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> A descriptive analysis of the
            relevant technical, engineering and commercial biotechnology
            ecosystem, including entities within the Department and external
            stakeholders.
                (5) Examples of projects from the pilot phase of the program
            and their outcomes.
                (6) The potential impact to Department capabilities of
            transitioning the program.
                (7) Any other details deemed necessary to include by the
            Secretary.

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    SEC. 237. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2222 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF
                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CERTAIN
                            WORKFLOW AND OPERATIONS TASKS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Pilot Program Required.--Beginning not later
    than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and
    advisability of using artificial intelligence-enabled software to
    optimize the workflow and operations for--
                (1) depots, shipyards, or other manufacturing facilities run
            by the Department of Defense; and
                (2) contract administration for the Department, including--
                        (A) the adjudication and review of contracts; and
                        (B) activities related to the Modernization and
                    Analytics Initiative managed by the Defense Contract
                    Management Agency.

        (b) Method of Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense may carry
    out subsection (a) through--
                (1) the establishment of a new pilot program; or
                (2) the designation of an existing initiative of the
            Department of Defense to serve as the pilot program required
            under such subsection.

        (c) Software.--In carrying out the pilot program required by
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) use best in breed software platforms;
                (2) consider industry best practices in the selection of
            software programs;
                (3) implement the program based on human centered design
            practices to best identify the business needs for improvement;
            and
                (4) demonstrate connection to enterprise platforms of record
            with authoritative data sources.

        (d) Consultation.--In carrying out the activities described in
    subsection (a)(1) under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
    shall consult with--
                (1) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment;
                (2) the Secretary of the Army;
                (3) the Secretary of the Navy; and
                (4) the Secretary of the Air Force.

        (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a report containing the following
    information:
                (1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> An evaluation of each software
            platform used in the pilot program.
                (2) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> An analysis of how workflows and
            operations were modified as part of the pilot program.
                (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> A quantitative assessment of the
            impact the software had at each of the locations in which the
            pilot program was carried out.
    SEC. 238. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR FUNDAMENTAL
                            RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN
                            ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS.

        (a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025

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    may be obligated or expended to award a grant or contract to an
    institution of higher education for the specific purposes of conducting
    fundamental research in collaboration with a covered entity.
        (b) Waiver.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--The Assistant
            Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology may waive the
            limitation under subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, with
            respect to an individual grant or contract for an institution of
            higher education if the Assistant Secretary determines that such
            a waiver is in the national security interests of the United
            States.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional notice.--Not later
            than 30 days after the date on which an award is made by the
            Department of Defense involving an institution of higher
            education with respect to which a waiver is made under paragraph
            (1), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and
            Technology shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the Senate and the House of Representatives notice of such
            waiver.

        (c) Report Annex.--
                (1) In general.--On an annual basis, as a classified or
            controlled unclassified information annex to the annual report
            required by section 1286(f) of the John S McCain National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
            232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) (as so redesignated by section 226 of
            this title), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives a report annex on the compliance of the
            Department of Defense and institutions of higher education with
            the requirements of this section.
                (2) Contents.--Each report annex submitted pursuant to
            paragraph (1) shall include, for each waiver issued under
            subsection (b) during the period covered by the report--
                        (A) a justification for the waiver; and
                        (B) a detailed description of the type and extent of
                    any collaboration between an institution of higher
                    education and a covered entity allowed pursuant to the
                    waiver, including identification of the institution of
                    higher education and the covered entities involved, the
                    type of technology involved, the duration of the
                    collaboration, and terms and conditions on intellectual
                    property assignment, as applicable, under the
                    collaboration agreement.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``collaboration'' means coordinated activity
            between an institution of higher education and a covered entity
            and includes--
                        (A) sharing of research facilities, resources, or
                    data;
                        (B) sharing of technical know-how;
                        (C) any financial or in-kind contribution intended
                    to produce a research product;
                        (D) sponsorship or facilitation of research
                    fellowships, visas, or residence permits;
                        (E) joint ventures, partnerships, or other
                    formalized agreements for the purpose of conducting
                    research or sharing resources, data, or technology;
                        (F) inclusion of researchers as consultants,
                    advisors, or members of advisory or review boards; and
                        (G) such other activities as may be determined by
                    the Secretary of Defense.

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                (2) The term ``covered entity''--
                        (A) means an academic institution that is included
                    in the most recently updated list developed pursuant to
                    1286(c)(9) of the John S. McCain National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
                    232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note); and
                        (B) includes any individual employed by such an
                    academic institution.
                (3) The term ``fundamental research'' has the meaning given
            that term in National Security Decision Directive-189 (NSSD-
            189), National Policy on the Transfer of Scientific, Technical
            and Engineering Information, dated September 21, 1985, or any
            successor document.
                (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
            meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
            Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002) and includes--
                        (A) any department, program, project, faculty,
                    researcher, or other individual, entity, or activity of
                    such institution; and
                        (B) any branch of such institution within or outside
                    the United States.

                  Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

    SEC. 241. <<NOTE: Determinations.>> INCORPORATING HUMAN READINESS
                            LEVELS INTO RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST,
                            AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall initiate a
    review of the ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021 to determine whether any
    elements of such standard may be incorporated into relevant Department
    of Defense procedures and guidance material--
                (1) to ensure the safety and effective implementation of
            technology by ensuring that human readiness levels are
            adequately aligned with technology readiness levels; and
                (2) to reduce the likelihood that technology will be
            deployed before adequate human factors considerations are
            incorporated into such technology.

        (b) Elements.--In carrying out the review required by subsection
    (a), the Secretary of Defense--
                (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> shall conduct a review of ANSI/HFES
            Standard 400-2021;
                (2) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> shall conduct a preliminary analysis
            of the human readiness levels of the Department of Defense based
            on ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021 to determine whether and to what
            extent those readiness levels align with the current technology
            readiness levels of technology used in major research and
            development programs and major defense acquisition programs (as
            defined in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code);
                (3) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> shall consult with personnel
            responsible for such programs regarding the effect of
            incorporating ANSI/HFES

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            Standard 400-2021 with respect to the schedule, cost, and
            performance of such programs; and
                (4) may consult with subject matter experts affiliated with
            the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

        (c) Briefing.--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 progress of the review required by
    subsection (a).
        (d) Definition.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021'' means American
            National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Human Factors and
            Ergonomics Society (HFES) Standard 400-2021 (pertaining to human
            readiness level scale in the system development process).
                (2) The term ``human readiness level'' means a measurement
            system used to evaluate the suitability and usability of a
            technology for human use.
                (3) The term ``technology readiness level'' means a
            measurement system used to assess the maturity level of a
            particular technology.
    SEC. 242. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> BIOTECHNOLOGY ROADMAP.

        (a) Roadmap Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the
    Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a biotechnology roadmap.
        (b) Elements.--In the roadmap required by subsection (a), the
    Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) identify the strategic objectives of the Department of
            Defense relating to biotechnology;
                (2) <<NOTE: Timelines.>> for each strategic objective,
            establish specific goals and milestones for the achievement of
            such objective, including timelines for meeting such goals and
            milestones;
                (3) in the case of each updated version of the roadmap
            following submittal of the initial roadmap under subsection (a),
            include--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Review.>> a review of the goals and
                    milestones established under paragraph (2) to ensure
                    such goals and milestones continue to align with
                    strategic objectives under paragraph (1); and
                        (B) a description of any goals and milestones that
                    changed as a result of such review;
                (4) identify the biotechnology development needs and
            priorities for national security applications based on the
            strategic objectives identified in paragraph (1);
                (5) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the technology maturity of
            each priority identified pursuant to paragraph (4);
                (6) describe funding sources for each priority identified
            pursuant to paragraph (4), including both current sources and
            sources covered by the future-years defense program submitted to
            Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code;

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                (7) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> provide a plan, timeline, and
            metrics for research, development, testing, and evaluation
            activities for the priorities identified pursuant to paragraph
            (4);
                (8) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess opportunities for rapid
            acquisition and fielding of biotechnology in support of the
            priorities identified pursuant to paragraph (4);
                (9) identify and describe the role of each organization of
            the Department with responsibilities relating to biotechnology
            under the strategy, including investment priorities for the
            Office of Strategic Capital and the Defense Advanced Research
            Projects Agency;
                (10) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the overall risk to the
            security of the United States of the biotechnology efforts
            covered by the strategy;
                (11) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> analyze any requirements of the
            Federal Government that hinder the ability of the Department to
            advance and use biotechnology;
                (12) provide for the development and support of the
            biotechnology workforce of the Department, including personnel
            with responsibilities relating directly to biotechnology and
            personnel who indirectly support the biotechnology efforts of
            the Department such as personnel involved program management,
            acquisition, investment, and legal matters;
                (13) with respect to the biotechnology workforce described
            in paragraph (12)--
                        (A) identify the total number of biotechnology
                    positions required to support the objectives of the
                    roadmap--
                              (i) as of the date of the roadmap; and
                              (ii) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> over the periods
                          of five and 10 years following such date;
                        (B) indicate the number of such positions that have
                    been filled as of the date of the roadmap;
                        (C) describe the positions included in the
                    biotechnology workforce, including a description of--
                              (i) the role of each position in supporting
                          the objectives under paragraph (1); and
                              (ii) the qualifications required for each
                          position, including any qualifications relating to
                          seniority level, education, training, and security
                          clearances;
                        (D) identify any challenges affecting the ability of
                    the Department to develop the biotechnology workforce
                    and propose solutions to those challenges;
                        (E) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess whether the codes
                    used to define positions and roles within the workforce
                    of the Department adequately cover the range of
                    positions and personnel that comprise the biotechnology
                    workforce, such as personnel in research, engineering,
                    and testing;
                        (F) identify mechanisms to enable the Department to
                    access outside expertise relating to biotechnology,
                    including mechanisms to assemble a pool of outside
                    experts who have been prequalified (including by
                    obtaining any necessary security clearances) to provide
                    advice and assistance to the Department on matters
                    relating to biotechnology on an as-needed basis; and
                        (G) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess whether personnel
                    occupying existing positions in the Department could be
                    used to meet biotechnology workforce needs with
                    additional training and, if so, the nature and scope of
                    the training required; and

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                (14) address collaboration between the Department and
            international partners to advance research on biotechnology,
            which shall include--
                        (A) a description of any international partnerships
                    under which the United States is collaborating with
                    partners to conduct biotechnology research and
                    development for defense purposes, including a
                    description of any investment priorities for the Office
                    of Strategic Capital and the Defense Advanced Research
                    Projects Agency relating to such partnerships;
                        (B) a description of any new international
                    partnerships that may be entered into, or existing
                    partnerships that may be modified, to provide for such
                    collaboration; and
                        (C) identification of any challenges affecting the
                    ability of the Department engage in such collaboration
                    with international partners, including--
                              (i) any limitations on co-investments within
                          international partnerships;
                              (ii) any United States export controls or
                          other technology protections that hinder
                          information sharing within such partnerships; and
                              (iii) any other challenges that may prevent
                          the full utilization of such partnerships for such
                          collaboration.

        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Biennial Updates.--Not less frequently
    than once every two years following the submittal of the initial roadmap
    under subsection (a) until the termination date specified in subsection
    (h), the Secretary shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review and update the roadmap; and
                (2) submit an updated version of the roadmap to the
            congressional defense committees.

        (d) Form.--Each version of the roadmap required to be submitted
    under this section may be submitted in classified form, but if so
    submitted, shall include an unclassified executive summary.
        (e) <<NOTE: Time period. Web posting.>> Public Availability.--On
    annual basis, the Secretary shall make an unclassified version of the
    most recent roadmap submitted under this section available on a publicly
    accessible website of the Department of Defense.

        (f) GAO Evaluation and Report.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the initial roadmap
    pursuant to subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States
    shall--
                (1) complete an evaluation of the roadmap; and
                (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            on the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to such
            evaluation.

        (g) Biotechnology Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``biotechnology'' means the application of science and technology to
    living organisms and to parts, products, and models of such organisms to
    alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge,
    goods, or services.
        (h) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is 10
    years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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    SEC. 243. <<NOTE: 10 USC 113 note.>> PLAN TO ADVANCE INTERESTS OF
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN MATTERS RELATING
                            TO ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN
                            INTERNATIONAL FORA.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Plan Required.--Not later than 60 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
    Defense, shall develop and commence implementation of a five-year plan
    for advancing United States defense policy interests at meetings of
    relevant international organizations and other international fora
    relating to electromagnetic spectrum, including all phases of the World
    Radiocommunication Conferences preparatory process.

        (b) Elements.--At a minimum, the plan developed under subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) Actions and resourcing required to ensure that the
            Department of Defense has the personnel and expertise required
            to engage meaningfully in the international activities described
            in subsection (a).
                (2) <<NOTE: Processes.>> Processes to increase pre-
            coordination with relevant domestic partners and Federal
            agencies on matters relating to the international activities
            described in subsection (a), including the defense industrial
            base and industry.
                (3) Appropriate avenues to increase cooperation activities
            with friendly foreign partners relating to the international
            activities described in subsection (a).

        (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Chief Information officer of the Department of Defense, shall
    provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a briefing on the plan developed under subsection
    (a), which shall include information on relevant funded and unfunded
    resourcing requirements for current and future fiscal years.
    SEC. 244. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE
                            TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--The Secretary of Defense
    shall develop a strategic plan to guide the research, development, test,
    and evaluation, procurement, and implementation of quantum information
    science (referred to in this section as ``QIS'') technologies within the
    Department of Defense, including the covered Armed Forces, over the
    period of five years following the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
    the following:
                (1) Identification of QIS technologies that have the
            potential to solve operational challenges faced by the
            Department of Defense.
                (2) Plans to transition technologies identified under
            paragraph (1) from the research, development, and prototyping
            phases into operational use within the Department.
                (3) Plans for the continuous evaluation, development, and
            implementation of QIS technology solutions within the
            Department.

        (c) Report.--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--

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                (1) the strategic plan developed under subsection (a); and
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of whether the
            budgets proposed for QIS-related activities of the Department of
            Defense and each of the covered Armed Forces appropriately
            balance the use of research, development, test, and evaluation
            funds designated as budget activity 1 (basic research), budget
            activity 2 (applied research), and budget activity 3 (advanced
            technology development) (as those budget activity
            classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the
            Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD
            7000.14-R)) to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan over
            near-, mid-, and long-term timeframes.

        (d) Updates.--Following the submittal of the initial strategic plan
    pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of Defense may periodically
    update the plan as the Secretary determines necessary.
        (e) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
    or Space Force.
    SEC. 245. DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY ON LONG-TERM OPERATIONS AND
                            AVAILABILITY OF KWAJALEIN ATOLL AS A MAJOR
                            RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> In General.--Not later than 30 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Research and Engineering shall direct the Defense Science Board to
    conduct a study to assess the feasibility and advisability of
    designating the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS)
    and the United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) as
    facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility
    Base, including with respect to the availability and mission capability
    of such test site and garrison.

        (b) Elements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall cover
    the following:
                (1) The history and rationale for the split funding of the
            United States facilities and capabilities on Kwajalein Atoll
            between an Army Garrison and a Major Range and Test Facility
            Base and whether those objectives have been achieved and, if
            not, an explanation of the reasons those objectives have not
            been achieved.
                (2) The status of the garrison infrastructure and
            operations.
                (3) The status of the test asset operability, usage, and
            maintainability.
                (4) The interrelationship between garrison infrastructure
            and test asset operability.
                (5) The status of the supported or supporting relationship
            between the United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll, the
            Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, and the
            Lincoln Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
            and the long-term outlook for this partnership.
                (6) The role of the Kwajalein Atoll in supporting current
            and future missions of the Department of Defense.
                (7) Such other matters as the Under Secretary of Defense for
            Research and Engineering or the Defense Science Board consider
            appropriate.

        (c) Deadline for Completion.--The Defense Science Board shall
    complete the study required by subsection (a) by not later than May 15,
    2025.

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        (d) Report.--Not later than 10 days after the completion of the
    study required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the findings of the Defense Science Board with
    respect to the study.
        (e) Definition of Major Range and Test Facility Base.--In this
    section, the term ``Major Range and Test Facility Base'' has the meaning
    given such term in section 4173 of title 10, United States Code.

                      TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.

                       Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

    Sec. 311. Modification of definition of antenna structure project under
               Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse
               for review of mission obstructions.
    Sec. 312. Extension of period for cooperative agreements under Native
               American lands environmental mitigation program.
    Sec. 313. Extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black
               start exercises to assess the energy resilience and energy
               security of military installations.
    Sec. 314. Change in timeframe for report on ability of Department of
               Defense to meet requirements for energy resilience and energy
               security measures on military installations.
    Sec. 315. Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual
               report.
    Sec. 316. Extension of prohibition on required disclosure.
    Sec. 317. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and
               assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl
               substances contamination in drinking water by Agency for
               Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
    Sec. 318. Initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut
               rhinoceros beetle in Hawaii.
    Sec. 319. Prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to
               minimizing risk of climate change.
    Sec. 320. Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating
               to oversight of defense fuel support points.
    Sec. 321. Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological data
               for Air Force and Army.

                      Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    Sec. 331. Joint Safety Council report and briefing requirements.
    Sec. 332. Modifications to Comptroller General annual reviews of F-35
               sustainment efforts.
    Sec. 333. Plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned
               stockpiles of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
    Sec. 334. Warehouse utilization organization alignment.
    Sec. 335. Authority for Government-owned, Government-operated facilities
               to access production base support funds.
    Sec. 336. Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles.

                               Subtitle D--Reports

    Sec. 341. Modification of readiness reports to include total number of
               combat readiness upgrades or downgrades.
    Sec. 342. Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements for
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 343. Annual briefing on operational readiness of 53rd Weather
               Reconnaissance Squadron prior to commencement of official
               hurricane season.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 351. 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.

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    Sec. 352. Improvements to FireGuard Program of National Guard.
    Sec. 353. Counter unmanned aerial system threat library.
    Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
               Office of Secretary of Defense until submission of certain
               documents.
    Sec. 355. Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit
               for certain Army vehicles.
    Sec. 356. Program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific region.

                   Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    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.

                       Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

    SEC. 311. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF ANTENNA STRUCTURE PROJECT
                            UNDER MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION
                            ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REVIEW OF
                            MISSION OBSTRUCTIONS.

        Section 183a(h)(2)(A)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by striking ``under this title'' and inserting ``by law''.
    SEC. 312. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS UNDER
                            NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS ENVIRONMENTAL
                            MITIGATION PROGRAM.

        Section 2713(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``two calendar years'' and inserting ``five calendar years''.
    SEC. 313. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF
                            BLACK START EXERCISES TO ASSESS THE ENERGY
                            RESILIENCE AND ENERGY SECURITY OF MILITARY
                            INSTALLATIONS.

        Section 2920(d)(2)(C)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2032''.
    SEC. 314. CHANGE IN TIMEFRAME FOR REPORT ON ABILITY OF DEPARTMENT
                            OF DEFENSE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY
                            RESILIENCE AND ENERGY SECURITY MEASURES ON
                            MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2920(g) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by striking ``2029'' and inserting ``2027''.
        (b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than June 30, 2025, the
    Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on the progress of the Secretary in meeting the
    requirements under section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 315. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF DROP-IN FUELS;
                            ANNUAL REPORT.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2922.>> Repeal.--Section 2922h of title 10,
    United States Code, is repealed.

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        (b) Annual Report.--Subchapter II of chapter 173 of title 10, United
    States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2922.>> is amended by adding at the
    end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2922j. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2922j.>> Annual report on purchase of
                        drop-in fuel

        ``(a) In General.--Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary
    of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that, for the year covered
    by the report--
                ``(1) identifies each instance in which the Secretary
            purchased drop-in fuel that was not cost-competitive with
            traditional fuel; and
                ``(2) for each instance identified under paragraph (1),
            states whether the purchase was based on a military requirement
            or not.

        ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `drop-in fuel' means a neat or blended liquid
            hydrocarbon fuel designed as a direct replacement for a
            traditional fuel with comparable performance characteristics and
            compatible with existing infrastructure and equipment.
                ``(2) The term `traditional fuel' means a liquid hydrocarbon
            fuel derived or refined from petroleum.''.
    SEC. 316. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.

        Section 318(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec.
    4651.>> is amended by striking ``one-year period'' and inserting
    ``three-year period''.
    SEC. 317. INCREASE OF TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY AND
                            ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER-
                            AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES
                            CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER BY AGENCY
                            FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY.

        Clause (iv) of section 316(a)(2)(B) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat.
    1350), as most recently amended by section 333 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), is further
    amended by striking ``during fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``a year
    during fiscal years 2024 through 2025''.
    SEC. 318. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COCONUT
                            RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN HAWAII.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance efforts to
    manage, control, and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military
    installations in Hawaii.
        (b) Authorized Activities.--The efforts required under subsection
    (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Carrying out science-based management and control
            programs to reduce the effect of the coconut rhinoceros beetle
            on military installations and to prevent the introduction or
            spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle to areas where such
            beetle has not yet been established.
                (2) Providing support for interagency and intergovernmental
            response efforts to control, interdict, monitor, and eradicate
            the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in
            Hawaii.
                (3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
            techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to support

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            management, control, interdiction and, where possible,
            eradication of the coconut rhinoceros beetle from Hawaii.
                (4) Establishing an early detection and rapid response
            mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the
            coconut rhinoceros beetle, or another newly detected invasive
            alien species, is detected at new sites on military
            installations in Hawaii.
                (5) Carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
            determines appropriate to manage, control, and interdict the
            coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in Hawaii.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Annual Briefings.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
    thereafter for each of the next three years, the Assistant Secretary of
    the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
    Senate a briefing on the implementation of this section, which shall
    include detailed information about the efforts of the Secretary to
    manage, control, and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military
    installations in Hawaii.
    SEC. 319. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATION RELATING TO
                            MINIMIZING RISK OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
    2025 may be used to finalize or implement any rule based on the advanced
    notice of proposed rulemaking titled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation:
    Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions'' (October
    15, 2021; 86 Fed. Reg. 57404).
    SEC. 320. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2922 note.>> IMPLEMENTATION OF INSPECTOR
                            GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO
                            OVERSIGHT OF DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINTS.

        With respect to each recommendation of the Inspector General of the
    Department of Defense contained in the report published by the Inspector
    General on April 11, 2024, and titled ``Audit of the Defense Logistics
    Agency Oversight of Defense Fuel Support Points'' (DODIG-2024-075), by
    not later than May 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) implement such recommendation; or
                (2) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
            containing an explanation of why the Secretary has not
            implemented the recommendation.
    SEC. 321. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9013 note.>> PROVISION BY SECRETARY OF
                            THE AIR FORCE OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA FOR
                            AIR FORCE AND ARMY.

        (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary
    of the Air Force shall provide meteorological and environmental services
    for operations of the Department of the Air Force and shall provide
    meteorological services for the Department of the Army.
        (b) Exception for Ballistics Data.--The requirement under subsection
    (a) shall not apply to meteorological ballistics data for the Department
    of the Army.

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                      Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

    SEC. 331. JOINT SAFETY COUNCIL REPORT AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (k)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) by striking ``Chair'' and inserting
                          ``Chairperson''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``semi-annual'' and inserting
                          ``biannual''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
                                        (I) by striking ``March 31, 2023,
                                    and not later than'';
                                        (II) by striking ``thereafter''; and
                                        (III) by striking ``a report'' and
                                    inserting ``an annual report'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and''
                          after the semicolon;
                              (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
                          period and inserting ``; and''; and
                              (iv) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraph:
                ``(C) for the year covered by the report--
                        ``(i) releasable information regarding any mishap
                    that occurred during such year; and
                        ``(ii) an identification of any corrective or
                    preventative action implemented pursuant to a
                    recommendation made in a safety or legal investigation
                    report of such a mishap.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(l) Biannual Briefings.--Not later than March 31 and December 31
    of each year, the Chairperson of the Council shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a briefing on the contents of the
    report required to be submitted under subsection (k)(1) that covers the
    six-month period preceding the date of the briefing.''.
    SEC. 332. MODIFICATIONS TO COMPTROLLER GENERAL ANNUAL REVIEWS OF
                            F-35 SUSTAINMENT EFFORTS.

        Section 357 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) <<NOTE: 135 Stat. 1660.>> is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025'' and inserting
                    ``2025, 2026, and 2027'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) by striking ``(including'' and inserting
                          ``, which may include''; and
                              (ii) by striking the closing parenthesis; and
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by striking `` as a result of
                    such review''; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``of the following:'' and
            all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (4)
            and inserting ``of matters regarding the sustainment or

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            affordability of the F-35 Lighting II aircraft program that the
            Comptroller General, after consulting with staff from the
            Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
            the Senate, determines to be of critical importance to the long-
            term viability of such program.''.
    SEC. 333. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods. 10 USC 2229
                            note.>> PLANS REGARDING CONDITION AND
                            MAINTENANCE OF PREPOSITIONED STOCKPILES OF
                            NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND AIR FORCE.

        (a) Plan Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy and the
            Secretary of the Air Force shall each develop a plan to improve
            the required inspection procedures for the prepositioned
            stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned, for the purpose of
            identifying deficiencies and conducting maintenance repairs at
            levels necessary to ensure such prepositioned stockpiles are
            mission capable.
                (2) Additional requirements for navy and marine corps
            plan.--The plan of the Secretary of the Navy required under
            paragraph (1) shall include--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the readiness
                    of ships of the Navy and Marine Corps that hold or
                    facilitate the off-loading of prepositioned stockpiles;
                    and
                        (B) suggestions for improving inspection procedures
                    of such ships.

        (b) <<NOTE: Inspection.>> Implementation.--Not later than 30 days
    after the date on which the Secretary concerned completes the
    development of a plan under subsection (a), and not less frequently than
    twice each year thereafter for the three-year period beginning on the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall inspect
    the prepositioned stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned in accordance
    with the procedures under such plan.

        (c) Briefings.--
                (1) Briefing on plan.--Not later than 120 days after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned
            shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing
            on the plan of the Secretary developed under subsection (a).
                (2) Briefings on status of prepositioned stockpiles.--Not
            later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
            and every 180 days thereafter for the three-year period
            beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each
            Secretary concerned shall provide to the congressional defense
            committees a briefing on the status and condition of the
            prepositioned stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Armed Force concerned'' means--
                        (A) the Navy and the Marine Corps, with respect to
                    the Secretary of the Navy;
                        (B) the Air Force, with respect to the Secretary of
                    the Air Force.
                (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
                        (A) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to
                    matters concerning the Navy and the Marine Corps; and
                        (B) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to
                    matters concerning the Air Force.

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    SEC. 334. <<NOTE: Plans.>> WAREHOUSE UTILIZATION ORGANIZATION
                            ALIGNMENT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
    department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall
    provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that--
                (1) identifies the designated organization or command that
            will serve as the global integrator of that military department
            or agency and assume responsibilities as the manager of the
            storage network of that military department or agency; and
                (2) sets forth a comprehensive plan of the Secretary
            concerned or the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, as
            the case may be--
                        (A) to deploy storage space management tools, as
                    authorized by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
                    Sustainment, across the network of that military
                    department or agency; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> to evaluate approaches for
                    identifying improved supply chain processes, visibility,
                    mission alignment, and cost savings and avoidances
                    enabled through space consolidation.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Report.--Not later than one year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for
    the following five years, each Secretary of a military department and
    the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report containing the following:
                (1) Plans for reconstituting commercially-stored inventory
            of the Department of Defense into the warehouses of the
            Department on military installations.
                (2) Information on barriers to reconstituting such inventory
            from commercial storage locations.
    SEC. 335. <<NOTE: Deadline. Regulations. 10 USC note prec.
                            7532.>> AUTHORITY FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED,
                            GOVERNMENT-OPERATED FACILITIES TO ACCESS
                            PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT FUNDS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations providing that
    Government-owned, Government-operated facilities are eligible to receive
    production base support funding from the Army.
    SEC. 336. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2229 note.>> PRE-POSITIONED STOCKS OF
                            FINISHED DEFENSE TEXTILE ARTICLES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish pre-
    positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles, such as uniforms
    and protective gear, to support the rapid mobilization and sustainment
    of members of the Armed Forces during a contingency operation.
        (b) Plan to Reduce Delays.--The Secretary shall develop a plan for
    phasing in and targeting policy changes relating to defense textile
    articles to reduce delinquencies and mitigate delays between policy
    decisions that may result in the miscalculation of stockpiling in order
    to ensure ample finished textiles are available to prevent a scenario in
    which the demand for certain articles is ramping down by the time the
    supply chain can ramp up to meet the need.

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                               Subtitle D--Reports

    SEC. 341. MODIFICATION OF READINESS REPORTS TO INCLUDE TOTAL
                            NUMBER OF COMBAT READINESS UPGRADES OR
                            DOWNGRADES.

        Paragraph (5) of section 482(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended to read as follows:
                ``(5) The total number of upgrades and the total number of
            downgrades of the combat readiness of a unit that were issued by
            the commander of the unit, disaggregated by armed force.''.
    SEC. 342. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF INCIDENT REPORTING
                            REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 363 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2722 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024'' and
            inserting ``fiscal years 2022 through 2029''; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to the National Crime
            Information Center and local law enforcement.'' and inserting
            ``to--
                ``(1) the National Crime Information Center;
                ``(2) local law enforcement; and
                ``(3) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
            House of Representatives.''.
    SEC. 343. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> ANNUAL BRIEFING ON OPERATIONAL
                            READINESS OF 53RD WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE
                            SQUADRON PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF OFFICIAL
                            HURRICANE SEASON.

        Not later than March 31, 2025, and annually thereafter for each of
    the subsequent two years, the commanding officer of the 22nd Air Force
    shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives a briefing on the operational readiness of the
    53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Each such briefing shall address
    spares, personnel, supporting infrastructure, and such other matters as
    the commanding officer determines appropriate.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    SEC. 351. 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.

        Section 2642(b) of title 10, United States Code is amended by
    striking ``October 1, 2024'' and inserting ``October 1, 2026''.
    SEC. 352. IMPROVEMENTS TO FIREGUARD PROGRAM OF NATIONAL GUARD.

        (a) In General.--Section 510 of title 32, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In
            General.--The Secretary''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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        ``(b) Contracts and Agreements.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may
    enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with a qualified
    individual or entity for the performance of duties to supplement members
    of the National Guard in carrying out the FireGuard Program under
    subsection (a).
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> In association with a contract or
    cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1) with a qualified
    individual or entity, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in
    coordination with relevant State, local, and commercial entities, shall
    execute a memorandum of understanding with the qualified individual or
    entity, which shall clearly delineate the roles, responsibilities,
    functions, timelines, and end dates for the transition of the duties to
    be performed under the contract or cooperative agreement.

        ``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `qualified
    individual or entity' means--
                ``(A) any individual who possesses a requisite security
            clearance for handling classified remote sensing data for the
            purpose of wildfire detection and monitoring; or
                ``(B) any corporation, firm, partnership, company,
            nonprofit, Federal agency or sub-agency, or State or local
            government, with contractors or employees who possess a
            requisite security clearance for handling such data.''.

        (b) Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> In general.--Not later than 90
            days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
            of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture
            and any National Guard units affected by subsection (b) of
            section 510 of title 32, United States Code, as added by
            subsection (a), shall submit to Congress a report that includes
            an evaluation of the effectiveness of the FireGuard Program
            under such section and of opportunities to further engage
            civilian capacity within the program.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Matters included.--The report
            under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) An assessment of the efficacy of the FireGuard
                    Program in detecting and monitoring wildfires, including
                    the speed of detection.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Plan.>> A plan to facilitate production
                    and dissemination of unclassified remote sensing
                    information for use by civilian organizations, including
                    Federal, State, and local government organizations, in
                    carrying out wildfire detection activities.
                        (C) An assessment of the sustainability of the
                    Fireguard program, including the cost, the effects on
                    readiness, and the effects on other required missions.
    SEC. 353. <<NOTE: 10 USC 130i note.>> COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL
                            SYSTEM THREAT LIBRARY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army,
    through the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office, shall
    establish and maintain a threat library, or expand and maintain an
    existing threat library, to coordinate efforts across the Department of
    Defense to counter unmanned aircraft systems.

        (b) Information To Be Included.--The threat library required under
    subsection (a) shall include--
                (1) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> classified and
            unclassified information relating to known or suspected threats
            from unmanned aircraft systems;

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                (2) proposed solutions for countering such known threats;
            and
                (3) <<NOTE: List.>> a comprehensive listing of global
            incursions from unmanned aircraft systems at installations of
            the Department of Defense.

        (c) <<NOTE: Framework.>> Dissemination.--The Secretary of the Army,
    through the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office, shall
    establish a framework to share the information contained in the threat
    library required under subsection (a) with the military departments, the
    combatant commands, other Federal agencies, and relevant industries, as
    determined by the Secretary of the Army, in order to maintain
    technological superiority in aerial defense.
    SEC. 354. <<NOTE: Implementation plans.>> LIMITATION ON
                            AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES
                            OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL
                            SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2025 for operation and maintenance,
    defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense
    for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or
    expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense has submitted
    to the congressional defense committees all of the following documents:
                (1) The implementation plan for the Joint Concept for
            Competing released on February 10, 2023, as required by section
            1088 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
            2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 419; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
                (2) The Department of Defense Operations in the Information
            Environment Implementation Plan, as referenced in the Strategy
            for Operations in the Information Environment released in July
            2023.
                (3) The Special Operations Forces joint operating concept
            for competition and conflict, as required by section 1047(a) of
            the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
            (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1905).
                (4) <<NOTE: Records. Time period.>> Unredacted copies of
            documents requested by the Committee on Armed Services of the
            Senate during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and
            ending on June 1, 2024.
    SEC. 355. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 7532.>> ANTI-LOCK
                            BRAKE SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY
                            CONTROL KIT FOR CERTAIN ARMY VEHICLES.

        (a) Requirement.--By not later than September 30, 2033, the
    Secretary of the Army shall ensure that all high-mobility multipurpose
    wheeled vehicles of the Army are equipped with an anti-lock brake system
    and electronic stability control kit.
        (b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a plan to carry out subsection (a). Such plan shall
    include each of the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Texas.>> A description of the steps required to
            increase production of anti-lock brake systems and electronic
            stability control kits and retrofit high-mobility multipurpose
            wheeled vehicles at Red River Army Depot, Texas, and its
            associated flyaway teams.

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                (2) An identification of any challenges to meeting the
            requirement under subsection (a) and a list of steps required to
            address those challenges.
                (3) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> An estimated monthly rate of
            retrofits needed to meet the requirement under subsection (a).
                (4) <<NOTE: Funding plan.>> A funding plan for carrying out
            the steps referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2).
                (5) An identification of any authorities or funding required
            for any secondary destination transportation necessary to carry
            out the plan.

        (c) Annual Certification.--Not later than each of March 1, 2025,
    March 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall
    certify to the congressional defense committees that the budget of the
    Army will enable the Army to meet the requirement under subsection (a).
    SEC. 356. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4841 note.>> PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED
                            MANUFACTURING IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
    acting through the Secretary of the Navy and in consultation with the
    Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall carry out a
    program under which the Secretary shall establish an advanced
    manufacturing facility on or near a military installation within the
    area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command for the
    purpose of--
                (1) meeting flexible manufacturing requirements to support
            the submarine, shipbuilding, and other defense activity
            industrial bases;
                (2) fostering partnerships between industry, local
            universities, and workforce training programs to develop a local
            workforce in the vicinity of such facility capable of meeting
            advanced manufacturing demands;
                (3) coordinating responses to requirements of the Submarine
            Industrial Base Task Force, the United States Indo-Pacific
            Command, the Innovation Capability and Modernization Office of
            the Department of Defense, the Industrial Base Analysis and
            Sustainment program of the Department, and other relevant
            defense organizations;
                (4) providing for the manufacturing of unmanned vehicles,
            including surface and underwater vehicles, and develops ship
            maintenance capabilities; and
                (5) responding to needs across the uniformed services and
            the defense industrial base.

        (b) Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) ensure that the advanced manufacturing facility under
            such subsection is capable of--
                        (A) applying advanced manufacturing to small and
                    large metal and composite structures;
                        (B) manufacturing systems and components that--
                              (i) use appropriate advanced manufacturing
                          methods including hybrid and additive (for
                          example, additive manufacturing, powder bed fusion
                          manufacturing, cold spray manufacturing, or other
                          similar manufacturing capabilities); and

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                              (ii) maintain a set of modern local machining
                          systems with at least five-axis capability
                          sufficient to support requirements;
                        (C) maintaining a production capability across
                    critical materials of the Navy in order to respond to
                    emerging repair and production requirements during
                    conflict; and
                (2) ensure broad workforce participation by establishing the
            facility either outside of a military installation (but very
            close to a military installation) or onboard a military
            installation with readily available access to a civilian trainee
            workforce.

        (c) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Report.--Not later than December 1 of the
    year after the year during which a facility is established under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
    summarizing the actions taken under the program established under such
    subsection, including information on how the program is supporting
    initiatives of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.

        (d) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``advanced manufacturing'' means a manufacturing process using the
    following techniques:
                (1) Additive manufacturing.
                (2) Wire-arc additive manufacturing.
                (3) Powder bed fusion manufacturing.
                (4) Other similar manufacturing capabilities.

                   TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                            Subtitle A--Active Forces

    Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
    Sec. 402. Annual end strength authorization for the Space Force.
    Sec. 403. Temporary exclusion of mental health care providers from
               authorized strengths of certain officers on active duty.

                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
    Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
               Reserves.
    Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
    Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active
               duty for operational support.

                   Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

    Sec. 421. Military personnel.

                               Subtitle D--Reports

    Sec. 431. Annual defense manpower profile report: expansion of
               justifications for end strengths.

                            Subtitle A--Active Forces

    SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.

        The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel
    as of September 30, 2025, as follows:
                (1) The Army, 442,300.
                (2) The Navy, 332,300.
                (3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
                (4) The Air Force, 320,000.
                (5) The Space Force, 9,800.

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    SEC. 402. ANNUAL END STRENGTH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SPACE FORCE.

        (a) End Strength Authorization by Law for Space Force to Be a Single
    Number for Members in Space Force Active Status.--
                (1) Requirement.--Subsection (a) of section 115 of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
            following new paragraph:
                ``(3) The end strength for the Space Force for members in
            space force active status.''.
                (2) Conforming amendments.--Such subsection is further
            amended--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
                    Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
                    and Space Force''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``each of the
                    armed forces (other than the Coast Guard)'' and
                    inserting ``the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine
                    Corps''.

        (b) Corresponding Limitation on Appropriations.--Subsection (c) of
    such section is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
            semicolon;
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(3) the use of members of the Space Force in space force
            active status unless the end strength for the Space Force for
            that fiscal year for members in space force active status has
            been authorized by law; or''.

        (c) Authority for Variances of End Strength.--
                (1) Secretary of defense.--Subsection (f) of such section is
            amended--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
                    Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
                    and Space Force''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection
                    (a)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of
                    subsection (a)''.
                (2) Secretary of the air force.--Subsection (g) of such
            section is amended--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
                    Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
                    and Space Force''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``subsection
                    (a)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of
                    subsection (a)''.
                (3) <<NOTE: 10 USC 115 note.>> Effective date.--The
            amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take effect upon
            the date specified under paragraph (2) of section 1736(a) of the
            Space Force Personnel Management Act (title XVII of Public Law
            118-31; 137 Stat. 677) for the expiration of the authority
            provided by paragraph (1) of that section.
                (4) Conforming cross-reference amendments to sfpma.--Section
            1736(a)(1) of the Space Force Personnel Management Act (title
            XVII of Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 10 USC 20001 note.>> is
            amended by striking ``section 115(a)(1)(A)'' both places it
            appears and inserting ``section 115(a)(3)''.

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    SEC. 403. TEMPORARY EXCLUSION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM
                            AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
                            ON ACTIVE DUTY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period. 10 USC 523 note.>> Temporary Exclusion.--
    During fiscal years 2025 through 2027, officers who are licensed mental
    health providers (including clinical psychologists, licensed clinical
    social workers, mental health nurse practitioners, and psychiatric
    physician assistants) shall be excluded in computing and determining
    authorized strengths under section 523 of title 10, United States Code.

        (b) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> Proposal.--Not later than
    September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
    a report containing recommendations of the Secretary regarding
    amendments to subsection (b) of such section that would eliminate
    permanent exclusions to computations and determinations under such
    section.

                           Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

    SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.

        (a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for
    Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30,
    2025, as follows:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 325,000.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 175,800.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 57,700.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 32,500.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 108,300.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,000.
                (7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.

        (b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed by
    subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall
    be proportionately reduced by--
                (1) the total authorized strength of units organized to
            serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which
            are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the
            fiscal year; and
                (2) the total number of individual members not in units
            organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such
            component who are on active duty (other than for training or for
            unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent
            at the end of the fiscal year.

        (c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual members of
    the Selected Reserve for 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.
    SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF
                            THE RESERVES.

        Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve
    components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2025,
    the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty
    or full-time duty, in the case of members

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    of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering,
    recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 10,132.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,982.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,311.
    SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).

        (a) In General.--The minimum number of military technicians (dual
    status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2025 for the reserve
    components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of
    title 10, United States Code) shall be the following:
                (1) For the Army National Guard of the United States,
            22,294.
                (2) For the Army Reserve, 6,492.
                (3) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 10,744.
                (4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,697.

        (b) Limitation on Number of Temporary Military Technicians (dual
    Status).--The number of temporary military technicians (dual status)
    under subsection (a) may not exceed 25 percent of the total number
    authorized under such subsection.
        (c) Prohibition.--A State may not coerce a military technician (dual
    status) to accept an offer of realignment or conversion to any other
    military status, including as a member on Active Guard and Reserve duty.
    No action may be taken against an individual, or the position of such
    individual, who refuses such an offer solely on the basis of such
    refusal.
    SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
                            ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.

        During fiscal year 2025, 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 section 115(b) of title 10,
    United States Code, is the following:
                (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.
                (2) The Army Reserve, 13,000.
                (3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200.
                (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.
                (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.
                (6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.

                   Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

    SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
    be appropriated for fiscal year 2025 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.

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        (b) Construction of Authorization.--The authorization of
    appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization
    of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal
    year 2025.

                               Subtitle D--Reports

    SEC. 431. ANNUAL DEFENSE MANPOWER PROFILE REPORT: EXPANSION OF
                            JUSTIFICATIONS FOR END STRENGTHS.

        Section 115a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Congress'' and
            inserting ``the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
            the House of Representatives, and furnish to any Member of
            Congress upon request,''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
                    and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:

        ``(2) The justification and explanation required by paragraph (1)
    shall include the following:
                ``(A) An explanation of how personnel end strength level
            requests address threats described in the national defense
            strategy under section 113(g) of this title.
                ``(B) The rationale for recommended increases or decreases
            in active, reserve, and civilian personnel for each component of
            the Department of Defense.
                ``(C) The actual end strength number for each armed force
            for the prior fiscal year, compared to authorized end strength
            levels.
                ``(D) The shortfall in recruiting by each armed force as a
            percentage, as the Secretary determines appropriate.''.

                       TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                           Subtitle A--Officer Policy

    Sec. 501. Redistribution of general officers of the Marine Corps on
               active duty.
    Sec. 502. Authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on
               the number of general officers and flag officers on active
               duty.
    Sec. 503. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and
               other requirements.
    Sec. 504. Temporary authority to increase the number of nurse officers
               recommended for promotion.
    Sec. 505. Talent management and personnel retention for members of the
               Armed Forces.
    Sec. 506. Consideration of merit by special selection review boards.
    Sec. 507. Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and
               majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force
               and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy.
    Sec. 508. Modification of authority to separate officers when in the
               best interest of the service.
    Sec. 509. Remote appearance before a board of inquiry.
    Sec. 509A. Marine Corps Deputy Commandants.
    Sec. 509B. Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
               position.
    Sec. 509C. Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief
               of Space Operations.
    Sec. 509D. Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant officer
               appointments in Air Force and Space Force.
    Sec. 509E. Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers
               recommended for promotion.
    Sec. 509F. Pilot program on peer and subordinate assessments of certain
               officers.

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                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    Sec. 511. Authority to extend military technicians until age 62.
    Sec. 512. Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain
               Army and Air Force reserve component general officers.
    Sec. 513. Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in
               certain military specialties on the reserve active-status
               list.
    Sec. 514. Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the
               Air National Guard of the United States.
    Sec. 515. Notice to Congress regarding reapportionment of National Guard
               force structure.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
                                Military Records

    Sec. 521. Technical and conforming amendments relating to members of the
               Space Force.
    Sec. 522. Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of
               the Department of Defense and other specified persons.
    Sec. 523.  Improving military administrative review.
    Sec. 524. Determination of active duty service commitment for recipients
               of fellowships, grants, and scholarships.
    Sec. 525. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air
               Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force.
    Sec. 526. Authorizations for certain awards.
    Sec. 527. Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United
               States Air Force, on the retired list.

                             Subtitle D--Recruitment

    Sec. 531. Expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory
               course.
    Sec. 532. Promoting military, national, and public service.
    Sec. 533. Military recruiter physical access to campuses.
    Sec. 534. Military Entrance Processing Command: acceleration of review
               of medical records.
    Sec. 535. Medical Accession Records Pilot program: notice of
               termination.
    Sec. 536. Provision of information regarding Federal service to certain
               persons ineligible to enlist in certain Armed Forces.
    Sec. 537. Reimbursement of applicants to certain Armed Forces for
               certain medical costs incurred during military entrance
               processing.
    Sec. 538. Authority to modernize recruitment for the Army.
    Sec. 539. Program of military recruitment and education at the National
               September 11 Memorial and Museum.
    Sec. 539A. Maritime workforce promotion and recruitment.

                              Subtitle E--Training

    Sec. 541. Improvements to financial literacy training.
    Sec. 542. Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps.
    Sec. 543. Minimum number of participating students required to establish
               or maintain a unit of JROTC.
    Sec. 544. JROTC waiting list.
    Sec. 545. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
    Sec. 546. Required constitutional law training.
    Sec. 547. Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense
               Countering Extremism Work Group.

                          Subtitle F--Member Education

    Sec. 551. Expansion of international engagement authorities for Service
               Academies.
    Sec. 552. Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded law
               education programs.
    Sec. 553. Additional admissions authority for the Uniformed Services
               University of the Health Sciences.
    Sec. 554. Professional military education: technical correction to
               definitions.
    Sec. 555. Distance education option for professional military education.
    Sec. 556. Authority to accept gifts of services for professional
               military education institutions.
    Sec. 557. Alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who
               becomes a professional athlete.
    Sec. 558. Service Academies: Boards of Visitors.
    Sec. 559. Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college tuition
               assistance program to account for inflation.
    Sec. 559A. Information on nominations and applications for military
               service academies.

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    Sec. 559B. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits.
    Sec. 559C. Service Academies: referral of applicants to the senior
               military colleges and units of the Senior Reserve Officer
               Training Corps.
    Sec. 559D. Pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities for
               enlisted members of the Army and Navy.
    Sec. 559E. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
               theory.

              Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    Sec. 561. Clarifying amendment to Article 2 of the Uniform Code of
               Military Justice.
    Sec. 562.  Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain
               offenses occurring before effective date of military justice
               reforms.
    Sec. 563. Detailing of appellate defense counsel.
    Sec. 564. Modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the Uniform
               Code of Military Justice.
    Sec. 565. Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses.
    Sec. 566. Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for
               the military departments.
    Sec. 567. Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission
               Review.
    Sec. 568. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18,
               United States Code.
    Sec. 569. Correction of certain citations in title 18, United States
               Code, relating to sexual offenses.
    Sec. 569A. Modification of timeline for potential implementation of
               study on unanimous court-martial verdicts.
    Sec. 569B. Removal of personally identifying and other information of
               certain persons from the Department of Defense Central Index
               of Investigations.
    Sec. 569C. Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic
               violence.
    Sec. 569D. Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation,
               Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed
               Forces.
    Sec. 569E. Analysis on the advisability of revising Military Rule of
               Evidence 513.
    Sec. 569F. Analysis of prohibition on broadcast and distribution of
               digitally manipulated intimate images under the Uniform Code
               of Military Justice.

                          Subtitle H--Career Transition

    Sec. 571. Pathway for individualized counseling for members of the
               reserve components under TAP.
    Sec. 572. Extension of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
    Sec. 573. Extension and expansion of report on the Transition Assistance
               Program of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 574. Military training and competency records.

                   Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care

    Sec. 581. Interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses
               of military spouses: permanent authority.
    Sec. 582. Military Spouse Career Accelerator program.
    Sec. 583. Competitive pay for Department of Defense child care
               personnel.
    Sec. 584. Posting of national child abuse hotline at military child
               development centers.
    Sec. 585. Additional information in outreach campaign relating to
               waiting lists for military child development centers.
    Sec. 586. Expansion of annual briefing regarding waiting lists for
               military child development centers.
    Sec. 587. Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses
               of servicemembers and their spouses.
    Sec. 588. Child care services and youth program services for dependents.
    Sec. 589. Child care services and youth program services for dependents:
               period of services for a member with a spouse seeking
               employment.
    Sec. 589A. Child development program staffing and compensation model.
    Sec. 589B.  Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.

                         Subtitle J--Dependent Education

    Sec. 591. Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic
               dependents schools.
    Sec. 592. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the
               Armed Forces for enrollment in Department of Defense domestic
               dependent elementary and secondary schools.
    Sec. 593. Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by
               Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 594. Authorization for school meal programs at Department of
               Defense dependent schools.

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    Sec. 595. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic
               dependent elementary and secondary schools.
    Sec. 596.  Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools
               to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios.
    Sec. 597. Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of children
               of foreign military members assigned to United Nations
               Command.
    Sec. 598. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
               dependents of military and civilian personnel.
    Sec. 599. Training requirements teachers in 21st century schools of the
               Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 599A. Overseas transfer program for educators in schools operated
               by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Sec. 599B. Parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in reading
               or language arts.

                           Subtitle A--Officer Policy

    SEC. 501. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE MARINE CORPS
                            ON ACTIVE DUTY.

        Section 525(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``17'' and inserting
            ``18''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``22'' and replacing
            with ``21.''
    SEC. 502. AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FROM
                            LIMITATIONS ON THE NUMBER OF GENERAL
                            OFFICERS AND FLAG OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY.

        (a) In General.--Section 526 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) as
            subsections (h) through (k), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting, after subsection (f), the following new
            subsection (g):

        ``(g) Secretary of Defense Adaptive Force Account.--The limitations
    in subsection (a) and in section 525(a) of this title do not apply to a
    general officer or flag officer assigned to the Secretary of Defense
    Adaptive Force Account as designated by the Secretary of Defense. The
    total number of positions designated as the Secretary of Defense
    Adaptive Force Account for purposes of this subsection shall not exceed
    35.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: Repeal.>> Conforming Amendment.--Section 501(a)(3) of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law
    114-328; 10 U.S.C. 525 note) is hereby repealed.
    SEC. 503. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION
                            FOR PROMOTION: TIME-IN-GRADE AND OTHER
                            REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Warrant Officers.--Section 577 of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by inserting ``or an approved retirement date'' after ``an
    established separation date that is within 90 days after the date on
    which the board is convened''.
        (b) Officers.--Section 619(c)(2)(C) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by inserting ``or an approved retirement date'' after ``an
    established separation date that is within 90 days after the date the
    board is convened''.
        (c) Reserve Components.--Section 14301(f) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended to read as follows:
        ``(f) Nonconsideration of Officers Scheduled for Removal From
    Reserve Active-status List.-- <<NOTE: Regulations.>> The Secretary of
    the military

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    department concerned may, by regulation, preclude from consideration by
    a selection board by which an officer would otherwise be eligible to be
    considered, an officer who has an established separation date that is
    within 90 days after the date the board is convened or an approved
    retirement date.''.
    SEC. 504. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NURSE
                            OFFICERS RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION.

        Section 616(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``The number'' and inserting ``(1) Subject
            to paragraph (2), the number''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2):

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Time period. Determination.>> During the period
    beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2030, the
    number of officers recommended for promotion by a selection board
    convened under section 611(a) of this title may not equal or exceed 100
    percent of the number of officers included in the promotion zone
    established under section 623 of this title for consideration by the
    board, for nurse officers recommended for promotion to major or
    lieutenant commander, if the Secretary concerned determines that such
    greater number is necessary to maintain or improve medical readiness.''.
    SEC. 505. TALENT MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL RETENTION FOR MEMBERS OF
                            THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Authority for Officers to Opt-out of Promotion Board
    Consideration.--
                (1) Regular officers.--Section 619(e)(2)(A) of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) by inserting ``training,'' after
                    ``Department,''; and
                        (B) by striking ``assignment or education'' and
                    inserting ``assignment, education, or training''.
                (2) Reserve officers.--Section 14301(j)(2)(A) of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) by inserting ``training,'' after
                    ``Department,''; and
                        (B) by striking ``assignment or education'' and
                    inserting ``assignment, education, or training''.

        (b) Effect of Failure of Selection for Promotion for Certain
    Officers.--
                (1) First lieutenants and lieutenants (junior grade).--
            Section 631(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the board which considered him
                    for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
                    concerned releases the promotion results of the board
                    which considered the officer for the second time to the
                    public''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the board which considered him
                    for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
                    concerned releases the promotion results of the board
                    which considered the officer for the second time to the
                    public''.
                (2) Captains and majors of the army, air force, and marine
            corps and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the navy.--
            Section 632(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the
            President approves the report of the board which considered him
            for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned
            releases the promotion results of the board which considered the
            officer for the second time to the public''.

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                (3) Regular navy and regular marine corps officers
            designated for limited duty.--Section 8372 of such title is
            amended--
                        (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the selection board in which the
                    officer is considered as having failed of selection for
                    promotion to the grade of commander or lieutenant
                    colonel for the second time'' and inserting ``the
                    Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
                    the board which considered the officer for the second
                    time to the public'';
                        (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the selection board in which the
                    officer is considered as having failed of selection for
                    promotion to the grade of lieutenant commander or major
                    for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
                    concerned releases the promotion results of the board
                    which considered the officer for the second time to the
                    public''; and
                        (C) in subsection (e), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the selection board in which the
                    officer is considered as having failed of selection for
                    promotion to the grade of lieutenant or captain,
                    respectively, for the second time'' and inserting ``the
                    Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
                    the board which considered the officer for the second
                    time to the public''.
                (4) Reserve first lieutenants of the army, air force, and
            marine corps and reserve lieutenants (junior grade) of the
            navy.--Section 14504 of such title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``the President
                    approves the report of the board which considered the
                    officer for the second time'' and inserting ``the
                    Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
                    the board which considered the officer for the second
                    time to the public''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``President
                    approves the report of the selection board which
                    resulted in the second failure'' and inserting ``the
                    Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
                    the board which considered the officer for the second
                    time to the public''.
                (5) Reserve captains of the army, air force, and marine
            corps and reserve lieutenants of the navy.--Section 14505 of
            such title is amended by striking ``the President approves the
            report of the board which considered the officer for the second
            time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned releases the
            promotion results of the board which considered the officer for
            the second time to the public''.
                (6) Reserve majors of the army, air force, and marine corps
            and reserve lieutenant commanders of the navy.--Section 14506 of
            such title is amended by striking ``the President approves the
            report of the board which considered the officer for the second
            time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned releases the
            promotion results of the board which considered the officer for
            the second time to the public''.
    SEC. 506. CONSIDERATION OF MERIT BY SPECIAL SELECTION REVIEW
                            BOARDS.

        (a) Regular Components.--Section 628a(d)(4)(A) of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting ``ranks in the upper

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    half of an order of merit created by the special selection review board
    or'' before ``ranks on an order of merit created by the special
    selection review board as better qualified''.
        (b) Reserve Components.--Section 14502a(d)(4)(A) of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by inserting ``ranks in the upper half of an
    order of merit created by the special selection review board or'' before
    ``ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection review
    board as better qualified''.
    SEC. 507. EFFECT OF FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION: CAPTAINS
                            AND MAJORS OF THE ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINE
                            CORPS, AND SPACE FORCE AND LIEUTENANTS AND
                            LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS OF THE NAVY.

        Section 632(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
    as follows:
        ``(c)(1) If an officer is subject to discharge under subsection
    (a)(1) and, as of the date on which the officer is to be discharged
    under that subsection, the officer has not completed the officer's
    active duty service obligation, the officer shall be retained on active
    duty until completion of such active duty service obligation, and then
    be discharged under subsection (a)(1), unless sooner retired or
    discharged under another provision of law.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Waiver authority. Determination.>> The Secretary
    concerned may waive the applicability of paragraph (1) to any officer if
    the Secretary determines that completion of the active duty service
    obligation of that officer is not in the best interest of the
    service.''.
    SEC. 508. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SEPARATE OFFICERS WHEN IN
                            THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SERVICE.

        Section 1182(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> by amending paragraph (1) to
            read as follows:

        ``(1)(A) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> If a board of inquiry
    determines that an officer should be retained, the officer's case is
    closed unless the board substantiated a basis for separation and, upon
    recommendation from the service chief, the Secretary of the military
    department determines that the board's retention recommendation is
    clearly erroneous in light of the evidence considered by the board, a
    miscarriage of justice, and inconsistent with the best interest of the
    service. In such cases, the Secretary of the military department may
    separate the officer after providing a written justification of the
    decision to separate.

        ``(B) <<NOTE: Notification. Review.>> An officer considered for
    separation under this section must be notified and afforded the
    opportunity to present matters for the Secretary of the military
    department to consider when making the separation determination. The
    Secretary of the military department shall review the case to determine
    whether the retention recommendation of the board is clearly contrary to
    the substantial weight of the evidence in the record and whether the
    officer's conduct discredits the Service, adversely affects good order
    and discipline, and adversely affects the officer's performance of duty.

        ``(C) Exercise of authority to separate an officer under this
    section shall be reserved for unusual cases where such action is
    essential to the interests of justice, discipline, and proper
    administration of the service.'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs
            (3) and (4), respectively; and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph:

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        ``(2) Authority to direct administrative separation after a board of
    inquiry's recommendation to retain an officer may only be delegated to a
    civilian official within a military department appointed by the
    President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The least
    favorable characterization in such cases will be general (under
    honorable conditions).''.
    SEC. 509. <<NOTE: Determinations.>> REMOTE APPEARANCE BEFORE A
                            BOARD OF INQUIRY.

        (a) Regular Officers.--Section 1185 of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``shall be'' and
            inserting ``subject to subsection (c), shall be''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(c) The Secretary concerned may determine that, in exceptional
    circumstances, the appearance of an officer before the proceedings of a
    board of inquiry may be via means other than in person.''.
        (b) Reserve Officers.--Section 14904 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``shall be'' and
            inserting ``subject to subsection (c), shall be''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(c) Remote Appearance.--The Secretary concerned may determine
    that, in exceptional circumstances, the appearance of an officer before
    the proceedings of a board of inquiry may be via means other than in
    person.''.
    SEC. 509A. MARINE CORPS DEPUTY COMMANDANTS.

        Section 8045 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
    ``not more than seven Deputy Commandants'' and inserting ``not more than
    eight Deputy Commandants''.
    SEC. 509B. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE MARINE
                              CORPS POSITION.

        (a) Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.--
                (1) In general.--Chapter 806 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8048. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8048.>> Medical Officer of the Marine
                      Corps

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> There is a Medical Officer of the
    Marine Corps who shall be appointed from among flag officers of the
    Navy.

        ``(b) The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, while so serving,
    shall hold the grade of rear admiral (lower half).''.
                (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
            beginning of chapter 806 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
            8041.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after the
            item relating to section 8047 the following new item:

    ``8048. Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.''.

        (b) Exclusion From Certain Distribution Limitations.--Section 525 of
    such title is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(g) A naval officer while serving as the Medical Officer of the
    Marine Corps is in addition to the number that would otherwise be
    permitted for the Navy for officers serving on active duty in the grade
    of rear admiral (lower half) under subsection (a).''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1873]]

        (c) Exclusion From Active Duty Strength Limitations.--Section 526 of
    such title, as amended by section 502, is further amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (k) as
            subsections (h) through (l), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(g) Exclusion of Medical Officer of Marine Corps.--The limitations
    of this section do not apply to the flag officer who is serving as the
    Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.''.
    SEC. 509C. VICE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS; VACANCY IN POSITION OF
                              CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS.

        (a) Vice Chief of Space Operations.--Chapter 908 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating sections 9083, 9084, 9085, and 9086 as
            sections 9084, 9085, 9086, and 9087, respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after section 9082 the following new
            section 9083:
    ``Sec. 9083. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9083.>>  Vice Chief of Space
                      Operations

        ``(a) <<NOTE: President.>>  Appointment.--There is a Vice Chief of
    Space Operations, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
    consent of the Senate, from the general officers of the Space Force.

        ``(b) Grade.--The Vice Chief of Space Operations, while so serving,
    has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the
    officer.
        ``(c) Duties.--The Vice Chief of Space Operations shall have such
    authorities and duties with respect to the Space Force as the Chief of
    Space Operations, with the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force,
    may delegate to or prescribe for the Vice Chief of Space Operations.
    Orders issued by the Vice Chief of Space Operations in performing such
    duties have the same effect as orders issued by the Chief of Space
    Operations.''.
        (b) Vacancy in Position of Chief of Space Operations.--Section 9082
    of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
        ``(f) Vacancy in Position of Chief of Space Operations.--When there
    is a vacancy in the position of Chief of Space Operations or during the
    absence or disability of the Chief of Space Operations--
                ``(1) the Vice Chief of Space Operations shall perform the
            duties of the Chief of Space Operations until a successor is
            appointed or the absence or disability ceases; or
                ``(2) if there is a vacancy in the position of the Vice
            Chief of Space Operations or the Vice Chief of Space Operations
            is absent or disabled, unless the President directs otherwise,
            the most senior officer of the Space Force in the Space Staff
            who is not absent or disabled and who is not restricted in
            performance of duty shall perform the duties of the Chief of
            Space Operations until the earliest of--
                        ``(A) the appointment of a successor to the Chief of
                    Space Operations or the Vice Chief of Space Operations;
                    or
                        ``(B) the cessation of the absence or disability of
                    the Chief of Space Operations or Vice Chief of Space
                    Operations.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1874]]

        (c) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    such chapter <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9081.>>  is amended by striking the
    items relating to sections 9083, 9084, 9085, and 9086 and inserting the
    following new items:

    ``9083. Vice Chief of Space Operations.
    ``9084. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition.
    ``9085. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties.
    ``9086. Regular Space Force: composition.
    ``9087. Space Development Agency.''.

    SEC. 509D. REPEAL OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR WARRANT
                              OFFICER APPOINTMENTS IN AIR FORCE AND
                              SPACE FORCE.

        (a) In General.--Section 9160 of title 10, United States Code, is
    hereby repealed.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    chapter 915 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    9151.>>  is amended by striking the item relating to section 9160.
    SEC. 509E. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS FROM A LIST OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS
                              RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION.

        Section 20241(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``section 14310'' and inserting ``section 629 or 14310''.
    SEC. 509F. <<NOTE: Determinations. 10 USC 615 note.>>  PILOT
                              PROGRAM ON PEER AND SUBORDINATE
                              ASSESSMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>>  Establishment.--Not later than
    one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    concerned shall implement, in a covered Armed Force, a five-year pilot
    program, pursuant to which--
                (1) an officer described in subsection (b) shall be assessed
            by peers and subordinates; and
                (2) the results of such assessments may be available to a
            command selection or command qualification board concerned; and
                (3) the command selection or command qualification board may
            consider such results in determining whether to recommend such
            officer for such selection or qualification.

        (b) Covered Officers.--An officer described in this subsection is a
    regular officer--
                (1) eligible for consideration for command;
                (2) in grade O-5 or O-6; and
                (3) in a career field--
                        (A) specified in subsection (c); or
                        (B) determined by the Secretary concerned.

        (c) Covered Career Fields.--The career fields specified in this
    subsection are the following:
                (1) In the Navy, surface warfare, submarine warfare, special
            warfare, or explosive ordnance disposal.
                (2) In the Marine Corps, infantry, logistics, or field
            artillery.
                (3) In the Air Force, operations or logistics.
                (4) In the Space Force, space operations.

        (d) Selection of Assessors.--The Secretary concerned may select an
    individual to assess an officer under the pilot program if the Secretary
    determines such individual has worked with the officer closely enough to
    have an informed opinion regarding the officer's leadership abilities.
    An officer may not have any input regarding the selection of an
    individual who shall assess such officer.

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        (e) Report.--Not later than three months after the termination of a
    pilot program, a Secretary concerned shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report
    regarding the pilot program. Elements of each such report shall include
    the following:
                (1) The determination of the Secretary concerned whether the
            pilot program improved the command selection or command
            qualification process of the covered Armed Force.
                (2) The rationale and findings of the Secretary concerned in
            determining whether to use such assessments in the command
            selection or command qualification process of such covered Armed
            Force.

        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (2) The terms ``regular'' and ``Secretary concerned'' have
            the meanings given such term in section 101 of title 10, United
            States Code.

                    Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

    SEC. 511. AUTHORITY TO EXTEND MILITARY TECHNICIANS UNTIL AGE 62.

        (a) Military Technician.--Section 10216(f) of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by striking ``60'' and inserting ``62.''
        (b) Retention on Reserve Active-status List.--Section 14702(b) of
    such title is amended by striking ``60'' and inserting ``62''.
    SEC. 512. EXTENSION OF TIME PERIOD FOR TRANSFER OR DISCHARGE OF
                            CERTAIN ARMY AND AIR FORCE RESERVE
                            COMPONENT GENERAL OFFICERS.

        Section 14314 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and
                    (4) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D),
                    respectively;
                        (B) by striking ``Within'' and inserting ``(1)
                    Except as provided in paragraph (2), within''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  For any general officer covered by
    paragraph (1) who is released from a joint duty assignment or other non-
    joint active-duty assignment, the Secretary concerned shall complete the
    transfer or discharge required by paragraph (1) not later than 60 days
    after the officer's release.''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and
            inserting ``subsection (a)(1)(C)''.
    SEC. 513. EXPANDED AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE RESERVE COMPONENT
                            OFFICERS IN CERTAIN MILITARY SPECIALTIES
                            ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST.

        (a) Authority for Continuation on the Reserve Active-status List.--
    Chapter 1409 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
    after section 14701 the following new section:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1876]]

    ``Sec. 14701a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 14701a.>>  Continuation on reserve
                          active-status list: officers in certain
                          military specialties and career tracks

        ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the military department
    concerned may authorize a reserve commissioned officer in a grade above
    O-2 to remain on the reserve active-status list after the date otherwise
    provided for the separation or retirement of the officer under section
    14505, 14506, or 14507 of this title, as applicable, if the officer has
    a military occupational specialty, rating, or specialty code in a
    military specialty designated pursuant to subsection (b).
        ``(b) Military Specialties.--The Secretary of a military department
    shall designate the military specialties in which a military
    occupational specialty, rating, or specialty code, as applicable,
    assigned to members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of such
    Secretary authorizes the members to be eligible for continuation on the
    reserve active-status list as provided in subsection (a).
        ``(c) Duration of Continuation.--An officer continued on the reserve
    active-status list pursuant to this section shall, if not earlier
    retired, transferred to the Retired Reserve, or discharged, be separated
    in accordance with section 14513 or 14514 of this title, as applicable,
    on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer
    completes 40 years of commissioned service.
        ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretaries of the military departments
    shall carry out this section in accordance with regulations prescribed
    by the Secretary of Defense. <<NOTE: Criteria.>>  The regulations shall
    specify the criteria to be used by the Secretaries of the military
    departments in designating military specialties for purposes of
    subsection (b).''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    chapter 1409 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    14701.>>  is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
    14701 the following new item:

    ``14701a. Continuation on reserve active-status list: officers in
               certain military specialties and career tracks.''.

        (c) Conforming Amendments.--Title 10, United States Code, is further
    amended--
                (1) in section 1558(b)(2)(A), by inserting ``14701a,'' after
            ``14701,'';
                (2) in section 14505, by inserting ``or 14701a'' after
            ``14701'';
                (3) in section 14506, by inserting ``14701a,'' after
            ``14701,''; and
                (4) in section 14507, by inserting ``, 14701a,'' after
            ``14701'' both places it appears.
    SEC. 514. <<NOTE: 10 USC 20001 note.>>  TRANSFER TO THE SPACE
                            FORCE OF COVERED SPACE FUNCTIONS OF THE
                            AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Transfer of Covered Space Functions.--
                (1) In general.--During the transition period, the Secretary
            of the Air Force shall transfer to the Space Force the covered
            space functions of the Air National Guard of the United States.
            The transfer shall occur without regard to section 104 of title
            32, United States Code, or section 18238 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) <<NOTE: State listing.>>  Personnel billets
            limitations.--With regard to personnel billets, the statutory
            waiver under paragraph (1) is

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            limited to 578 personnel billets of the Air National Guard, as
            follows:
                        (A) 33 personnel from the State of Alaska.
                        (B) 126 personnel from the State of California.
                        (C) 119 personnel from the State of Colorado.
                        (D) 75 personnel from the State of Florida.
                        (E) 130 personnel from the State of Hawaii.
                        (F) 69 personnel from the State of Ohio.
                        (G) 26 personnel assigned to Headquarters, Air
                    National Guard.

        (b) Transfer of Units.--Upon the transfer to the Space Force of a
    covered space function of the Air National Guard of the United States,
    the Secretary of the Air Force may--
                (1) change the status of a unit related to such covered
            space function of the Air National Guard of the United States
            from a unit of the Air National Guard of the United States to a
            unit of the Space Force;
                (2) deactivate the covered space function of the Air
            National Guard of the United States; or
                (3) assign the covered space function of the Air National
            Guard of the United States a new Federal mission.

        (c) Transfer of Covered Members.--
                (1) Officers.--During the transition period, the Secretary
            of Defense may, with the consent of the covered officer,
            transfer a covered officer of the Air National Guard of the
            United States to, and appoint the covered officer in, the Space
            Force.
                (2) Enlisted members.--During the transition period, the
            Secretary of the Air Force may, with the consent of the covered
            enlisted member, transfer a covered enlisted member of the Air
            National Guard of the United States to the Space Force. Upon
            such a transfer, the covered enlisted member shall cease to be a
            member of the Air National Guard of the United States and be
            discharged from enlistment as a Reserve of the Air Force.
                (3) Effective date of transfers.--A transfer under this
            subsection shall be effective on the date specified by the
            Secretary of Defense, in the case of an officer, or the
            Secretary of the Air Force, in the case of an enlisted member.
            No date so specified may be after the last day of the transition
            period.
                (4) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  Limitations.--A covered officer
            or covered enlisted member transferred under paragraph (1) or
            (2)--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  may consent to a
                    transfer under this subsection during the period,
                    beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, that
                    is the longer of one year, or a period determined by the
                    Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Air Force,
                    as applicable; and
                        (B) to the maximum extent practicable, shall not be
                    subject to a permanent change of duty station during the
                    period of three years beginning on the day that the
                    covered officer or covered enlisted member consents to
                    such transfer.

        (d) Regulations.--A transfer under subsection (c) shall be carried
    out under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. In the
    case of a covered officer, applicable regulations shall include those
    prescribed pursuant to section 716 of title 10, United States Code.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1878]]

        (e) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Term of Initial Enlistment in the Space
    Force.--In the case of a covered enlisted member who is transferred to
    the Space Force under subsection (c), the Secretary of the Air Force may
    accept the initial enlistment of the covered enlisted member in the
    Space Force for a period of less than two years if such period is not
    shorter than the period remaining, as of the date of the transfer, in
    the term of enlistment in a reserve component of the Air Force of such
    covered enlisted member.

        (f) End Strength Adjustments Upon Transfers From the Air National
    Guard of the United States.--Upon the transfer to the Space Force of a
    covered space function of the Air National Guard of the United States
    during the transition period, the end strength authorized for the Space
    Force pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code,
    for the fiscal year during which the transfer occurs, shall be increased
    by the number of billets associated with such transfer.
        (g) Administrative Provisions.--For purposes of the transfer of
    covered members of the Air National Guard of the United States under
    subsection (c)--
                (1) the Air National Guard of the United States and the
            Space Force shall be considered to be components of the same
            Armed Force; and
                (2) the Space Force officer list shall be considered to be
            an active-duty list of such Armed Force.

        (h) Retraining and Reassignment for Members Not Transferring.--If a
    covered member of the Air National Guard of the United States does not
    consent to a transfer under subsection (c), the Secretary of the Air
    Force shall provide to the covered member retraining and reassignment,
    in a reserve component of the Air Force, that the Secretary determines
    appropriate for such covered member.
        (i) Protection of Rank and Pay.--A covered member of the Air
    National Guard who transfers to the Space Force under subsection (c)
    shall not lose rank or pay solely as a result of such transfer.
        (j) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time periods. Determinations.>>  Space
    Force Units in Affected States.--In order to reduce the cost of
    transferring to the Space Force a covered space function of the Air
    National Guard of the United States, and to reduce the impact of such a
    transfer on an affected State, the following provisions apply:
                (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Space Force
            shall continue to perform the mission of a covered space
            function of the Air National Guard of the United States within
            the affected State during a period not shorter than 10 years
            following the date of such transfer.
                (2) <<NOTE: Notice.>>  Except when the Secretary of the Air
            Force determines that it would not be in the best interests of
            the United States, the Secretary may not, during the 10-year
            period following such a transfer, move a covered space function
            of the Air National Guard of the United States out of an
            affected State until 120 days after the congressional defense
            committees receive, from the Secretary of the Air Force, notice
            of such move, including--
                        (A) details of such move; and
                        (B) an explanation regarding why the move is
                    necessary to support the National Defense Strategy.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1879]]

                (3) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Unless the Secretary of the Air
            Force determines that it would not be in the best interests of
            the United States, the Secretary shall seek to enter into an
            agreement with the Governor of an affected State under which the
            Space Force may be a tenant on an installation--
                        (A) of the National Guard of the affected State; and
                        (B) that was the home station of a covered space
                    function of the Air National Guard of the United States.

        (k) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``active-duty list'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``affected State'' means Alaska, California,
            Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, or Ohio.
                (3) The term ``covered'', with respect to a member of the
            Air National Guard of the United States, has the meaning given
            such term in section 1733 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 676).
                (4) The term ``covered space function of the Air National
            Guard of the United States'' means any of the following units of
            the Air National Guard of the United States associated with the
            performance of a space-related function, including personnel,
            equipment, and resources:
                        (A) 213th Space Warning Squadron, Alaska Air
                    National Guard.
                        (B) 148th Space Operations Squadron, California Air
                    National Guard.
                        (C) 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron,
                    California Air National Guard.
                        (D) 137th Space Warning Squadron, Colorado Air
                    National Guard.
                        (E) 138th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Colorado
                    Air National Guard.
                        (F) 114th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Florida
                    Air National Guard.
                        (G) 150th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii
                    Air National Guard.
                        (H) 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii
                    Air National Guard.
                        (I) 126th Intelligence Squadron, Ohio Air National
                    Guard.
                (5) The term ``Space Force officer list'' means the list
            maintained under section 20235 of title 10, United States Code.
                (6) The term ``transition period'' means the period
            beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on
            the last day of the eighth fiscal year beginning after the date
            of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 515. <<NOTE: 10 USC 12001 note.>>  NOTICE TO CONGRESS
                            REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT OF NATIONAL
                            GUARD FORCE STRUCTURE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 60 days before
    reapportioning the force structure of the National Guard of a State,
    including by converting a position into a military technician (dual
    status), the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in consultation with
    the Secretary of the military department concerned, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a notice of such reapportionment.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1880]]

        (b) Form; Elements.--A notice under subsection (a)--
                (1) may be submitted in unclassified form with a classified
            annex; and
                (2) shall include the following elements:
                        (A) A description of such reapportionment, including
                    the number of such conversions and any changes to the
                    number of personnel.
                        (B) A description of the projected operational
                    effect of such reapportionment on the mission of the
                    National Guard of such State.
                        (C) A description of any end strength requirements
                    that justify such reapportionment.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations
                    for any change to statutory end strengths that may be
                    necessary to offset such requirements.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``military technician (dual status)'' has the
            meaning given such term in section 10216 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in
            section 901 of title 32, United States Code.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
                                Military Records

    SEC. 521. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MEMBERS
                            OF THE SPACE FORCE.

        (a) Appointment of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Grade and
    Rank.--Section 152(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``general, in the case of the Navy, admiral, or, in the case of
    an officer of the Space Force, the equivalent grade'' and inserting
    ``general or, in the case of the Navy, admiral''.
        (b) Joint Requirements Oversight Council.--Section 181(c)(1)(F) of
    such title is amended by striking ``in the grade equivalent to the grade
    of general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or admiral in the
    Navy'' and inserting ``in the grade of general''.
        (c) Original Appointments of Commissioned Officers.--
                (1) Appointments.--Section 531(a) of such title is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and Regular
                    Marine Corps in the grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior
                    grade), and lieutenant in the Regular Navy, and in the
                    equivalent grades in the Space Force'' and inserting
                    ``Regular Marine Corps, and Space Force, and in the
                    grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior grade), and
                    lieutenant in the Regular Navy''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and Regular
                    Marine Corps in the grades of lieutenant commander,
                    commander, and captain in the Regular Navy, and in the
                    equivalent grades in the Space Force'' and inserting
                    ``Regular Marine Corps, and Space Force, and in the
                    grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain
                    in the Regular Navy''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1881]]

                (2) Service credit upon original appointment as a
            commissioned officer.--Section 533(b)(2) of such title is
            amended by striking ``or Marine Corps, captain in the Navy, or
            an equivalent grade in the Space Force'' and inserting ``Marine
            Corps, or Space Force, or captain in the Navy''.

        (d) Selection Boards.--
                (1) Convening of selection boards.--Section 611(a) of such
            title is amended by striking ``or Marine Corps'' and inserting
            ``Marine Corps, or Space Force''.
                (2) JQO member required for boards to consider officers who
            are joint qualified officers.--Section 612(c)(3)(A) of such
            title is amended by inserting ``or the Space Force'' after ``of
            the Marine Corps''.

        (e) Promotion Zone Definition.--Section 645(1)(A) of such title is
    amended by striking ``and Marine Corps,'' both places it appears and
    inserting ``Marine Corps, and Space Force,''.
        (f) Retired Grade.--
                (1) Regular commissioned officers.--Section 1370(g) of such
            title is amended by striking ``or Marine Corps, rear admiral in
            the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force'' and
            inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space Force, or rear admiral in the
            Navy''.
                (2) Officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular
            service.--Section 1370a of such title is amended--
                        (A) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``or Marine
                    Corps'' both places it appears and inserting ``Marine
                    Corps, or Space Force''; and
                        (B) in subsection (h), by striking ``or Marine
                    Corps'' and inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space Force,''.

        (g) Title of Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force.--
                (1) Retired base pay.--Section 1406(i)(3)(B)(v) of such
            title is amended by striking ``The senior enlisted advisor of
            the Space Force'' and inserting ``Chief Master Sergeant of the
            Space Force''.
                (2) Pay of senior enlisted members.--Section 210(c)(5) of
            title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``The
            senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting ``The
            Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force''.
                (3) Personal money allowance.--Section 414(b) of title 37,
            United States Code, is amended by striking ``the senior enlisted
            advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting ``the Chief Master
            Sergeant of the Space Force''.
                (4) Basic pay rate.--Footnote 2 of the table titled
            ``ENLISTED MEMBERS'' in section 601(c) of the John Warner
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public
            Law 109-364; 37 U.S.C. 1009 note) is amended by striking ``the
            senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting
            ``Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force''.

        (h) Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members.--
    Section 2107 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Marine Corps,, as the
            case may be'' and inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space Force'';
            and
                (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``lieutenant, ensign, or
            an equivalent grade in the Space Force,'' and inserting
            ``lieutenant or ensign,''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1882]]

        (i) Designation of Space Systems Command as a Field Command of the
    United States Space Force.--Section 9016(b)(6)(B)(iv)(II) of such title
    is amended by striking ``Space and Missile Systems Center'' and
    inserting ``Space Systems Command''.
        (j) Chief of Space Operations.--Section 9082 of such title is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``, flag, or equivalent''
            each place it appears; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``grade in the Space
            Force equivalent to the grade of general in the Army, Air Force,
            and Marine Corps, or admiral in the Navy'' and inserting ``grade
            of general''.

        (k) Awards and Decorations.--
                (1) Distinguished flying cross.--Section 9279(a) of such
            title is amended--
                        (A) by adding ``or Space Force'' after ``Air
                    Force''; and
                        (B) by adding ``or space'' after ``aerial''.
                (2) Airman's medal.--Section 9280(a)(1) of such title is
            amended by adding ``or Space Force'' after ``Air Force''.

        (l) United States Air Force Institute of Technology.--Section
    9414b(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``or the equivalent
    grade in the Space Force''.
        (m) Orders to Active Duty: Without Consent of Member of the Space
    Force.--Section 20106(d) of such title is amended by striking
    ``pertaining''.
        (n) Convening of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
    20211(b) of such title is amended by striking ``20238(a)(4)(A)'' and
    inserting ``20239(c)(4)(A)''.
        (o) Composition of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
    20212(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``Secretary of Air
    Force'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Air Force''.
        (p) Reports of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
    20216(c) of such title is amended by striking ``20214(g)'' and inserting
    ``20215(g)''.
        (q) Eligibility for Consideration for Promotion: General Rules of
    the Space Force.--Section 20231 of such title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``20238(a)(4)''
                    and inserting ``20239(c)(4)''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``20232'' and
                    inserting ``section 20232''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)(2)(E), by striking ``Secretary Air
            Force'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Air Force''.

        (r) Opportunities for Consideration for Promotion in the Space
    Force.--Section 20234(b) of such title is amended by striking ``pursuant
    subsection (a)'' and inserting ``pursuant to subsection (a)''.
        (s) Promotions in the Space Force: How Made.--Section 20239 of such
    title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``subparagraph (A)''
            and inserting ``paragraph (1)''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``subparagraph (C)(ii)
            of such section'' and inserting ``section 741(d)(4)(C)(ii) of
            this title''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1883]]

        (t) General Officers of the Space Force Ceasing to Occupy Positions
    Commensurate With Grade.--Section 20243(a)(3) of such title is amended
    by striking ``as a''.
        (u) Failure of Selection for Promotion in the Space Force.--Section
    20251 of such title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``14504 and section 631 and 632'' and inserting
                    ``14504, 631, and 632''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 14201 or
                    611'' and inserting ``section 14201 or section 611'';
                    and
                (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``14502(b)'' and
            inserting ``14501(b)''.

        (v) Special Selection Boards of the Space Force; Correction of
    Errors.--
                (1) In general.--The second section 20251 of such title is
            amended--
                        (A) in subsection (b)--
                              (i) in paragraph (2)--
                                        (I) by striking ``((1)'' and
                                    inserting ``(1)''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``sch'' and
                                    inserting ``such''; and
                              (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ``a
                          officer'' and inserting ``an officer''; and
                        (B) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``which of
                    officer'' and inserting ``which an officer''.
                (2) Redesignation.--Such section <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
            20251.>>  is redesignated as section 20252 of such title (and
            the heading of such section and the table of sections at the
            beginning of subchapter IV of part I of chapter 2005 of such
            title are amended accordingly).

        (w) Applicability of Certain Provisions of Law Related to Separation
    of a Member of the Space Force.--Section 20401(b) of such title is
    amended by inserting ``, and'' after ``1174(b)''.
        (x) Retention Boards of the Space Force.--Section 20502 of such
    title is amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the heading, by striking ``Than an Officer
                    Has Failed to Establish That the Officer Should Be
                    Retained'' and inserting ``That an Officer Has Failed to
                    Establish That the Officer Should Be Retained''; and
                        (B) by moving paragraph (1) to appear in line with
                    the subsection heading and adjusting the margins
                    accordingly; and
                (2) in subsection (d), in the heading, by striking ``Than''
            and inserting ``That''.

        (y) Promotion Authority Flexibility of the Space Force.--Section
    1737(b)(3)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 678) <<NOTE: 10 USC 20001 note.>>  is
    amended by striking ``20213'' and inserting ``20212''.
    SEC. 522. MODIFIED AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO SENIOR
                            LEADERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
                            OTHER SPECIFIED PERSONS.

        (a) Expansion.--Section 714 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 711.>>  in the section heading, by
            striking ``within the united states'';

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1884]]

                (2) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``within the United States''; and
                (3) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding sub
            paragraph (A), by striking ``within the United States''.

        (b) Limitation on Delegation of Authority.--Such section is further
    amended, in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``or the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Intelligence and Security'' after ``only to the Deputy
    Secretary of Defense''.
        (c) Written Determinations Include Denials.--Such section is further
    amended, in subsection (b)(4)--
                (1) by inserting ``whether'' before ``to provide'';
                (2) by striking ``the authorized'' and inserting ``any
            authorized''; and
                (3) by striking ``the arrangements for the'' and inserting
            ``any arrangements for such''.

        (d) Reporting.--Such section is further amended, in subsection
    (b)(6)(A)--
                (1) by striking ``each determination made under paragraph
            (4) to provide protection and security to an individual'' and
            inserting ``an initial determination made under paragraph (4),
            or a determination to deny the renewal of protection and
            security''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of
            determination to continue protection and security, the Secretary
            shall make such submission not less than twice each year.''

        (e) Temporary Protection.--Such section is further amended, in
    subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(7) Temporary protection.--The Secretary of Defense may
            temporarily provide physical protection and personal security
            under this subsection to an individual--
                        ``(A) pending the determination of the Secretary
                    under paragraph (4) regarding such individual; and
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  for a period not to
                    exceed 30 days.''.
    SEC. 523. IMPROVING MILITARY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.

        (a) In General.--Section 1552(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
        ``(5) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting. Summary. Privacy.>>
    Each final decision of the board under this subsection shall be made
    available to the public in electronic form on a centralized Internet
    website. The information provided shall include a summary of each
    decision, to be indexed by subject matter, except that the Secretary
    shall protect the privacy of claimants by redacting all personally
    identifiable information.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1552 note.>>  Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
    SEC. 524. DETERMINATION OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE COMMITMENT FOR
                            RECIPIENTS OF FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND
                            SCHOLARSHIPS.

        Section 2603(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``three times the length of the period of the education or
    training.'' and inserting ``determined by the Secretary concerned, which
    may not be less than twice the length of the period of the education or
    training. Notwithstanding section 2004(c) of this title, the service
    obligation required under this subsection may run concurrently with any
    service obligations incurred under chapter 101 of this title in
    accordance with regulations established by the Secretary concerned.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1885]]

    SEC. 525. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEPARATED MEMBERS OF THE
                            AIR FORCE AS HONORARY SEPARATED MEMBERS OF
                            THE SPACE FORCE.

        Chapter 933 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    9251.>>  is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9254. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9254.>>  Authority to designate
                      certain separated members of the Air Force as
                      honorary separated members of the Space Force

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Regulations.>>  Authority.--The Secretary of the Air
    Force may prescribe regulations that authorize an eligible individual to
    be designated as an honorary separated member of the Space Force. An
    eligible individual so designated may be referred to as a `Legacy
    Guardian'.

        ``(b) Elements.--Regulations prescribed under this section may
    include the following elements:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Criteria.>>  Eligibility criteria, including
            applicable dates of service and constructive service credit, for
            designation under this section.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Process.>>  An application process through
            which an eligible individual, or a survivor of a deceased
            eligible individual, may apply for such designation of such
            eligible individual.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Certificate.>>  A certificate, approved
            device, or other insignia of such designation.

        ``(c) Rule of Construction.--Designation of an eligible individual
    under this section shall not be construed to entitle such eligible
    individual to any benefit in addition to those established by this
    section or pursuant to regulations prescribed under this section.
        ``(d) Eligible Individual Defined.--In this section, the term
    `eligible individual' means an individual--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  whom the Secretary of the
            Air Force determines served in support of space operations as a
            member of the Air Force; and
                ``(2) who separates (or previously separated) from the armed
            forces as a member of the Air Force.''.
    SEC. 526. <<NOTE: President.>>  AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CERTAIN AWARDS.

        (a) Authorization for Award of the Medal of Honor to Roderick W.
    Edmonds.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274
    of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with
    respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the
    Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the Medal of Honor,
    under section 7271 of such title, to Roderick W. Edmonds for his actions
    as a master sergeant in the Army during the period of January 27 through
    March 30, 1945.
        (b) Authorization for Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to
    William D. Owens.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in
    section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time
    limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who
    served in the Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the
    Distinguished Service Cross, under section 7272 of such title, to
    William D. Owens for his actions as a staff sergeant in the Army during
    the period of June 6 through June 8, 1944, at La Fiere Bridge, for which
    he was previously awarded the Bronze Star.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1886]]

    SEC. 527. POSTHUMOUS ADVANCEMENT OF GENERAL JOHN D. LAVELLE,
                            UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, ON THE RETIRED
                            LIST.

        (a) Advancement.--General John D. Lavelle, United States Air Force
    (retired), is entitled to hold the rank of lieutenant general while on
    the retired list of the Air Force.
        (b) Additional Benefits Not to Accrue.--The advancement of General
    John D. Lavelle 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 General John D. Lavelle would have been entitled based
    upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other
    person may become entitled based on his military service.
        (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed as authorizing the advancement of General John D. Lavelle to a
    rank higher than lieutenant general.

                             Subtitle D--Recruitment

    SEC. 531. EXPANSION OF REPORT ON FUTURE SERVICEMEMBER PREPARATORY
                            COURSE.

        Section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 520 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
                ``(2) Graduation requirement.--Prior to attending initial
            basic training, all enlisted persons attending the course
            established under this section must achieve a score on the Armed
            Forces Qualification Test that is--
                        ``(A) at least 10 points higher than the
                    individual's most recent score taken prior to the
                    individual's date of enlistment; or
                        ``(B) no longer subject to the restrictions of
                    section 520 of title 10, United States Code.''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``course
                    graduation requirements within 180 days of enlistment''
                    and inserting ``meaningful progress, as determined by
                    the Secretary concerned, within 90 days of enlistment'';
                    and
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6);
                    and
                        (B) by inserting, after paragraph (3), the following
                    new paragraphs:
                ``(4) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  The determination of the
            Secretary regarding the effectiveness of the preparatory course.
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations of the
            Secretary regarding--
                        ``(A) how to improve the preparatory course;
                        ``(B) whether to expand the preparatory course.''.
    SEC. 532. PROMOTING MILITARY, NATIONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

        (a) Selective Service System Data Sharing Amendments.--Section 15(e)
    of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3813(e)) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``the names and addresses'' and inserting
            ``the full names, email addresses (if available), dates of
            birth, phone numbers (if available), and mailing addresses'';
            and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1887]]

                (2) by striking ``Names and addresses furnished'' and
            inserting ``Full names, email addresses, dates of birth, phone
            numbers, and mailing addresses furnished''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3813 note.>>  Effective Date.--The amendments
    made by this section shall take effect 120 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 533. MILITARY RECRUITER PHYSICAL ACCESS TO CAMPUSES.

        (a) In General.--Subpart 2 of Part F of title VIII of the Elementary
    and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) is amended
    by inserting after section 8528 the following:
    ``SEC. 8528A. <<NOTE: 20 USC 7908a.>>  MILITARY RECRUITER ACCESS
                                TO SECONDARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES.

        ``Each local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act
    shall provide military recruiters the same access to the campus of each
    secondary school served by the local educational agency for the purpose
    of recruiting students who are at least 17 years of age that is provided
    to any prospective employer, institution of higher education, or other
    recruiter.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 20 USC 7908a note.>>  Effective Date.--The amendment
    made by subsection (a) shall take effect one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act.

        (c) <<NOTE: Time period. 20 USC 7908a note.>>  Compliance Monitoring
    and Reporting.--On an annual basis, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Records.>>  collect information from military
            recruiters regarding the compliance of local educational
            agencies with the requirements of section 8528A of the
            Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as added by
            subsection (a)); and
                (2) based on such information, prepare and submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
            Representatives a report that--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  identifies each local
                    educational agency that the Secretary determines to be
                    in violation of such section; and
                        (B) explains the reasons for such determination.
    SEC. 534. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING
                            COMMAND: ACCELERATION OF REVIEW OF MEDICAL
                            RECORDS.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 501.>>  In General.--Not later than
    120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall implement a program to use health care providers, from any
    component of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary,
    to support United States Military Entrance Processing Command (in this
    section, referred to as ``MEPCOM'') and accelerate the review of medical
    records, as determined necessary by the Secretary.

        (b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
    actions taken to carry out subsection (a).
        (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding
    the program under subsection (a) that includes an explanation of any
    effect the program has had on recruitment, including the speed of
    medical waiver processing.

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    SEC. 535. <<NOTE: Time period.>>  MEDICAL ACCESSION RECORDS PILOT
                            PROGRAM: NOTICE OF TERMINATION.

        The Secretary of Defense shall notify the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives at least one year
    before terminating the Medical Accession Records Pilot program.
    SEC. 536. <<NOTE: 10 USC 504 note.>>  PROVISION OF INFORMATION
                            REGARDING FEDERAL SERVICE TO CERTAIN
                            PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO ENLIST IN CERTAIN
                            ARMED FORCES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Regulations.>>  In General.--Not later than
    180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall prescribe regulations directing the Secretary of a
    military department to provide, to a person described in subsection (b),
    information regarding opportunities for Federal, or other public,
    service for which the person may be qualified.

        (b) Certain Persons Not Qualified to Enlist.--A person described in
    this subsection is a person ineligible to serve in a covered Armed
    Force.
        (c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    or Space Force.
    SEC. 537. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 501.>>  REIMBURSEMENT OF
                            APPLICANTS TO CERTAIN ARMED FORCES FOR
                            CERTAIN MEDICAL COSTS INCURRED DURING
                            MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING.

        (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may reimburse an individual
    who applies to join a covered Armed Force for costs incurred by such
    individual for a medical appointment required for military entrance
    processing.
        (b) Maximum Amount.--The maximum amount an individual may be
    reimbursed under this section is $100.
        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>>  Briefings.--Not later than 16
    months after the date of the enactment of this Act and once each year
    thereafter for two years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
    on reimbursements under this section. Such a briefing shall include,
    with respect to the most recent one-year period after such date, the
    following elements:
                (1) The number of individuals reimbursed.
                (2) The total funds spent each on such reimbursements.
                (3) The number of civilian employees hired by the Secretary
            to carry out this section.
                (4) The effect, if any, of such reimbursements on--
                        (A) the time required to complete military entrance
                    processing; and
                        (B) recruitment.
                (5) Other information the Secretary determines appropriate.

        (d) Sunset.--The authority to reimburse under this section shall
    terminate on the day that is three years after the date of the enactment
    of this Act.
        (e) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    or Space Force.

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    SEC. 538. AUTHORITY TO MODERNIZE RECRUITMENT FOR THE ARMY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Authority.--During fiscal year 2025, the
    Secretary of the Army may modernize recruitment for the Army in order to
    attract and retain fit and ready individuals to serve as members of the
    Army. To carry out such modernization, the Secretary may take steps
    including the following:
                (1) Establish a military occupational specialty for enlisted
            members who specialize in talent acquisition.
                (2) Establish a professional recruiting force of warrant
            officers who specialize in talent acquisition, data analytics,
            and other human resource functions necessary to develop
            expertise in recruiting and military accessions.
                (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Routinely determine which
            areas of the United States yield greater-than-average numbers of
            recruits and, with regard to each such area--
                        (A) build relationships with sources of such
                    recruits, including schools; and
                        (B) assign additional recruiting personnel.
                (4) Consider using a commercially available, off-the-shelf,
            recruiting platform.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefings.--Not later than the last day of
    each quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of the Army shall submit
    to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives a briefing on the use of the authority under this
    section. Each such briefing shall include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Timeline.>>  An up-to-date timeline, milestones,
            resources used, and resources needed for such use.
                (2) The number of enlisted members, officers, and civilian
            employees of the Army required to use such authority.
                (3) <<NOTE: Policies.>>  Policies altered or prescribed by
            the Secretary to use such authority and recruit a capable and
            ready all-volunteer force.
                (4) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Related legislative
            recommendations of the Secretary.
    SEC. 539. PROGRAM OF MILITARY RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATION AT THE
                            NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>>  Authority.--Not later than
    September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an
    agreement with the entity that operates the National September 11
    Memorial and Museum (in this section referred to as ``the Museum'')
    under which the Secretary and such entity shall carry out a program at
    the Museum to promote military recruitment and education.

        (b) Program.--A program under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) Provision of informational materials to promote
            enlistment in the covered Armed Forces, by the Secretary to such
            entity, for distribution at the Museum.
                (2) Education and exhibits, developed jointly by the
            Secretary and such entity, and provided to the public by
            employees of the Museum, to--
                        (A) enhance understanding of the military response
                    to the attacks on September 11, 2001; and
                        (B) encourage enlistment and re-enlistment in the
                    covered Armed Forces.

        (c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    or Space Force.

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    SEC. 539A. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 8101.>>  MARITIME WORKFORCE
                              PROMOTION AND RECRUITMENT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Contract for Targeted Campaign.--Not later
    than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    of the Navy, in coordination with the heads of such other Federal
    agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall seek to enter
    into a contract with an entity described in subsection (b), through a
    competitive bidding process, for the establishment a targeted campaign
    to educate and recruit potential workers regarding careers in the
    maritime sector, including by--
                (1) promoting maritime workforce in the United States
            including careers in the maritime industry afloat, including in
            the United States Merchant Marine, sailing in the Military
            Sealift Command, and related positions in the maritime sector;
            and
                (2) promoting the United States shipbuilding industry and
            highlighting the critical need to attract skilled workers in the
            shipbuilding and related maritime sectors.

        (b) Entity Described.--An entity described in this subsection is a
    reputable marketing, recruiting, and public relations firm with
    expertise in developing and deploying branding, content, advertising
    buys, and local and national engagement strategies.
        (c) Campaign Objectives.--A contract entered into under subsection
    (a) shall provide that the campaign carried out pursuant to the contract
    shall--
                (1) emphasize the importance of the maritime workforce for
            national security;
                (2) showcase the numerous career opportunities available in
            the maritime domain;
                (3) highlight the career opportunities in the maritime
            sector;
                (4) promote the excitement, benefits, and appeal of a career
            in the maritime industry;
                (5) inform potential workers of the points of entry
            available to join and receive training for such employment,
            including--
                        (A) the United States Merchant Marine Academy;
                        (B) State and regional maritime academies described
                    in chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code;
                        (C) centers of excellence for domestic maritime
                    workforce training and education designated under
                    section 51706 of title 46, United States Code;
                        (D) the Military to Mariners Act (46 U.S.C. 7302
                    note);
                        (E) merchant mariner and shipbuilding labor union
                    training facilities;
                        (F) merchant mariner and shipbuilding apprenticeship
                    programs approved by the Secretary of Labor;
                        (G) shipbuilding industry training programs; and
                        (H) any other potential resources as identified by
                    the Secretary of the Navy;
                (6) inform potential workers of sources of financial
            assistance for training for individuals interested in joining
            such industry; and
                (7) attract workers to the United States merchant marine,
            shipbuilding, and related sectors.

        (d) Target Audience.--A contract entered into under subsection (a)
    shall provide that in carrying out the campaign carried out pursuant to
    the contract, the entity shall target a diverse audience, including--

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                (1) potential workers interested in maritime careers;
                (2) educational institutions, including K-12 educational
            institutions and community colleges, and the students of such
            institutions considering vocational training in maritime fields;
                (3) military veterans;
                (4) individuals seeking career transitions; and
                (5) the general public.

        (e) Reporting and Accountability.--
                (1) Quarterly report.--A contract entered into under
            subsection (a) shall provide that, not later than 30 days after
            the end of each quarter of each fiscal year during which a
            campaign is carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity
            carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of
            the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the
            Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant
            congressional committees quarterly reports detailing the
            progress, outreach, and effect of the campaign, including the
            effectiveness of such campaigns in increasing applications for
            employment in the United States Merchant Marine and shipbuilding
            sectors.
                (2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
            conclusion of a campaign carried out pursuant to a contract
            entered into under subsection (a), the entity carrying out the
            campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and the
            heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines
            appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional
            committees a comprehensive final report on the campaign.

        (f) Expiration of Available Funds.--No funds may be authorized to be
    appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this section after
    the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this
    Act.
        (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``relevant congressional
    committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed
            Services, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
            of the House of Representatives; and
                (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed
            Services, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation of the Senate.

                              Subtitle E--Training

    SEC. 541. IMPROVEMENTS TO FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 992 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``grade E-4'' and
            inserting ``grade E-6'';
                (2) by striking subparagraph (D); and
                (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (K) as
            subparagraphs (D) through (J), respectively.

        (b) Provision of Retirement Information.--Such section is further
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
            (e) and (f), respectively; and

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                (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection (d):

        ``(d) Provision of Retirement Information.--In each training under
    subsection (a) and in each meeting to provide counseling under
    subsection (b), a member of the armed forces shall be provided with--
                ``(1) all forms relating to retirement that are relevant to
            the member, including with respect to the Thrift Savings Plan;
            and
                ``(2) information with respect to how to find additional
            information.''.
    SEC. 542. EXTENSION OF JROTC PROGRAMS TO THE JOB CORPS.

        Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, including Job
            Corps centers as defined in section 147 of the Workforce
            Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3197),'' after
            ``secondary educational institutions''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by inserting ``, or is a Job
            Corps center as defined in section 147 of the Workforce
            Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3197)'' after
            ``military department concerned''.
    SEC. 543. MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS REQUIRED TO
                            ESTABLISH OR MAINTAIN A UNIT OF JROTC.

        Section 2031(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``not less than (i) 10 percent of the number
            of students enrolled in the institution who are in a grade above
            the 7th grade and physically co-located with the 9th grade
            participating unit, or (ii) 100, whichever is less;'' and
            inserting an em dash; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
                        ``(i) in the case of an educational institution with
                    fewer than 1,000 enrolled students, the lesser of--
                              ``(I) 10 percent of the number of such
                          students who are in a grade above the 7th grade
                          and physically co-located with the 9th grade
                          participating unit; and
                              ``(II) 50; or
                        ``(ii) in the case of an educational institution
                    with 1,000 or more enrolled students--
                              ``(I) 50; or
                              ``(II) a number, determined by the Secretary
                          of the military department concerned, that is
                          higher than 50 and not more than 100;''.
    SEC. 544. JROTC WAITING LIST.

        Section 2031(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
            semicolon;
                (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(4) <<NOTE: Regulations.>>  maintain a prioritized waiting
            list that includes all secondary educational institutions that
            have made a request for a unit under this section and have not
            yet been approved by the Secretary concerned, and prescribe
            regulations describing the factors to be considered in assigning
            priority,

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            including the length of time an institution has been waiting for
            a unit.''.
    SEC. 545. NUMBER OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS UNITS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended, in the first subsection designated subsection (i), by striking
    ``support not fewer than 3,400, and not more than 4,000, units'' and
    inserting ``support not fewer than 3,500, and not more than 4,100,
    units''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2031 note.>>  Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
    SEC. 546. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2001.>>  REQUIRED
                            CONSTITUTIONAL LAW TRAINING.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Beginning not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall ensure that all newly commissioned officers of the Armed
    Forces receive training on the Constitution of the United States prior
    to reporting to their first operational assignment.

        (b) Elements.--The training required under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) education on the centrality of the Constitution to the
            commitment officers make to serve in the Armed Forces;
                (2) emphasis on the loyalty of officers to the Constitution;
            and
                (3) instruction on the importance of, and basis for,
            civilian control over the military.
    SEC. 547. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE COUNTERING EXTREMISM WORK GROUP.

        No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to
    fund the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Working Group
    established by the Secretary of Defense memorandum on April 9, 2021.

                          Subtitle F--Member Education

    SEC. 551. EXPANSION OF INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR
                            SERVICE ACADEMIES.

        Section 347 of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
    subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking ``60'' and inserting ``80''.
    SEC. 552. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN FUNDED AND
                            UNFUNDED LAW EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

        (a) Permanent Expansion of Law Education Programs.--Section 2004 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
                        (B) by striking the second sentence; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraphs:

        ``(2) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned,
    the Secretary of a military department may fund educational expenses for
    members of the armed forces detailed under paragraph (1). Not more than
    25 officers and enlisted members from each military department may
    commence such training in any single fiscal year.

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        ``(3) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned,
    the Secretary of a military department may also detail members under
    paragraph (1) without funding any educational expenses. A member
    detailed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the
    limitation in paragraph (2).''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B)
                          as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;
                              (ii) by inserting ``(A) in the case of a
                          member detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(1),''
                          after ``(1)'';
                              (iii) in clause (ii), as redesignated by
                          clause (i) of this subparagraph, by adding ``or''
                          after the semicolon; and
                              (iv) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraph:
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  in the case of a member
            detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(2), either--
                        ``(i) have served on active duty for a period of not
                    less than two years nor more than eight years and be an
                    officer in the pay grade O-3 or below when the training
                    is to begin; or
                        ``(ii) have served on active duty for a period of
                    not less than four years nor more than ten years and be
                    an enlisted member in the pay grade of E-5, E-6, or E-7
                    when the training is to begin;''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``period of two
                    years'' and inserting ``period of--
                              ``(i) two years for each year or part thereof
                          of legal training under subsection (a)(1); or
                              ``(ii) one year for each year or part thereof
                          of legal training under subsection (a)(2).''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time periods. 10 USC 2004 note.>>  Temporary
    Expansion.--During each of the three years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of a military department may fund
    educational expenses under section 2004(a) of such title, as amended by
    subsection (a), for 35 members of such military department.

        (c) Clarification of Pay and Allowances While Detailed or Assigned
    as a Student Full-time at a Civilian Institution.--Section 502(b) of
    title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following: ``Nothing in this subsection may be construed to deprive a
    member, detailed or assigned by the Secretary concerned as a full-time
    student at a civilian institution to pursue a program of education that
    is substantially the same as a program of education offered to
    civilians, of pay or allowances to which such member is entitled.''.
    SEC. 553. ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIFORMED
                            SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH
                            SCIENCES.

        Chapter 104 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2112.>>  is amended by inserting after section 2114 the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 2114a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2114a.>>  Eligibility of members of
                        foreign militaries to enroll in the University

        ``(a) Authority.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may permit an
    individual who is a member of the military of a foreign country--

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                ``(A) to enroll (including as a full-time student) and
            receive instruction--
                        ``(i) as a medical student of the University; or
                        ``(ii) in a postdoctoral, postgraduate, or
                    certificate program of the University; and
                ``(B) to participate in training exercises of the
            University.

        ``(2) Enrollment of an individual under this section--
                ``(A) shall be subject to--
                        ``(i) the academic capacity of the University
                    described in section 2112(b) of this title; and
                        ``(ii) an international agreement or qualifying non-
                    binding instrument (as such terms are defined in section
                    112b of title 1); and
                ``(B) may not decrease the number of members of the
            uniformed services enrolled in the University; and
                ``(C) may not be given priority over the enrollment of a
            member of the uniformed services.

        ``(3) The number of individuals simultaneously enrolled under this
    section may not exceed--
                ``(A) 10, in the case of medical students of the University;
            and
                ``(B) 40, with regards to all postdoctoral, postgraduate,
            and certificate programs of the University.

        ``(b) Qualifications; Selection.--In carrying out subsection (a),
    the Secretary may select an individual to enroll under this section--
                ``(1) who was nominated for such enrollment by the medical
            command of the military of a foreign country; and
                ``(2) pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
            regarding--
                        ``(A) qualifications for such enrollment that are
                    comparable to the qualifications required of a United
                    States citizen; and
                        ``(B) procedures for such selection.

        ``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary shall require the foreign
    country of an individual enrolled under this section to reimburse the
    United States for the cost of providing instruction to such individual.
        ``(2) The Secretary shall prescribe rates for such reimbursement
    that equal or exceed the cost to the United States of providing such
    instruction to a member of the uniformed services.
        ``(3) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>>  The Secretary may waive, in whole
    or in part, reimbursement with regards to an individual enrolled under
    this section.

        ``(4) Amounts received by the Secretary under this subsection
    shall--
                ``(A) be used to defray the costs of providing instruction
            to an individual enrolled under this section;
                ``(B) be credited to appropriations available for the
            maintenance and operation of the University; and
                ``(C) remain available for until expended.

        ``(5) The source and the disposition of such amounts shall be
    specifically identified in records of the University.
        ``(d) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Applicability of Regulations and
    Policies.--(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4), and to the
    determination of the Secretary, an individual enrolled under this
    section shall be subject to the same regulations and policies that apply
    to a member of the uniformed services enrolled in the University.

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        ``(2) The Secretary may prescribe regulations regarding access to
    classified information by an individual enrolled under this section that
    differ from the regulations that apply to a member of the uniformed
    services enrolled in the University.
        ``(3) An individual enrolled under this section shall not be
    entitled to an appointment in a uniformed service by reason of
    completing of a program of the University.
        ``(4) Section 2114 of this title shall not apply to an individual
    enrolled under this section.''.
    SEC. 554. PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION: TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO
                            DEFINITIONS.

        Section 2151 of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
    subsection (b)(3), by striking ``National Defense Intelligence College''
    and inserting ``National Intelligence University''.
    SEC. 555. DISTANCE EDUCATION OPTION FOR PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
                            EDUCATION.

        Section 2154 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(c) Distance Education.--(1) Any distance education program
    offered to satisfy Phase I or Phase II instruction under paragraph (1)
    or (2) of subsection (a) shall include a pathway for a student who is a
    member of a reserve component to fully complete the course of
    instruction while physically separated from the course instructors and
    without any in-person attendance required to graduate from such program.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  In this subsection, the term `distance
    education' has the meaning given such term in section 103 of the Higher
    Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003).''.
    SEC. 556. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS OF SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL
                            MILITARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.

        Section 2601(a)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``or a professional military education institution'' after
    ``museum program'' each place it appears.
    SEC. 557. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR A CADET OR MIDSHIPMAN
                            WHO BECOMES A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE.

        (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 7431.>>  In the section heading, by
            striking ``agreement to serve as officer'' and inserting
            ``service obligation''.
                (2) In subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary of
                    the Army'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4), the
                    Secretary of the Army''; and
                        (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
                    following:

        ``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Army may transfer not
    more than three cadets, who obtain employment in violation of paragraph
    (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Army. Each cadet
    so transferred shall--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  serve as a commissioned
            officer--
                        ``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
                    by the Secretary of the Army; and
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  for a period,
                    determined by the Secretary of the Army, not longer than
                    10 years; and

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                ``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
            and retain members of the armed forces.''.
                (3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
            cadet receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of subsection
            (b)'' before the semicolon.
                (4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
            obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.

        (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) In the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 8451.>>  by
            striking ``agreement for length of service'' and inserting
            ``service obligation''.
                (2) In subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary of
                    the Navy'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4), the
                    Secretary of the Navy''; and
                        (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
                    following:

        ``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Navy may transfer not
    more than three midshipmen, who obtain employment in violation of
    paragraph (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Navy or
    the Selected Reserve of the Marine Corps. Each midshipman so transferred
    shall--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  serve as a commissioned
            officer--
                        ``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
                    by the Secretary of the Navy; and
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  for a period,
                    determined by the Secretary of the Navy, not longer than
                    10 years; and
                ``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
            and retain members of the armed forces.''.
                (3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
            midshipman receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of subsection
            (b)'' before the semicolon.
                (4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
            obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.

        (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) In the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9431.>>  by
            striking ``agreement to serve as officer'' and inserting
            ``service obligation''.
                (2) In subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary of
                    the Air Force'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph
                    (4), the Secretary of the Air Force''; and
                        (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
                    following:

        ``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    transfer not more than three cadets, who obtain employment in violation
    of paragraph (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Air
    Force. Each cadet so transferred shall--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  serve as a commissioned
            officer--
                        ``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
                    by the Secretary of the Air Force; and
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  for a period,
                    determined by the Secretary of the Air Force, not longer
                    than 10 years; and
                ``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
            and retain members of the armed forces.''.

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                (3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
            cadet receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of subsection
            (b)'' before the semicolon.
                (4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
            obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.
    SEC. 558. SERVICE ACADEMIES: BOARDS OF VISITORS.

        (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

        ``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
    of--
                ``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            Senate, or the designee of such chair;
                ``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
                ``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;
                ``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
            member;
                ``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
            of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
            House of Representatives;
                ``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
            Representatives; and
                ``(9) <<NOTE: President.>>  six persons designated by the
            President.''; and
                (2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
            after ``the President'' both places it appears.

        (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

        ``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
    of--
                ``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            Senate, or the designee of such chair;
                ``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
                ``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;

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                ``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
            member;
                ``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
            of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
            House of Representatives;
                ``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
            Representatives; and
                ``(9) <<NOTE: President.>>  six persons designated by the
            President.''; and
                (2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
            after ``the President'' both places it appears.

        (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

        ``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
    of--
                ``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            Senate, or the designee of such chair;
                ``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
                ``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
            Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                ``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
            House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;
                ``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
            of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
            member;
                ``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
            of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
            House of Representatives;
                ``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
            designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
            Representatives; and
                ``(9) <<NOTE: President.>>  six persons designated by the
            President.''; and
                (2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
            after ``the President'' both places it appears.
    SEC. 559. MODERNIZING MARINE CORPS PLATOON LEADERS CLASS COLLEGE
                            TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ACCOUNT FOR
                            INFLATION.

        Section 16401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (d), by striking ``$5,200'' and inserting
            ``$13,800''; and
                (2) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``1,200'' and
            inserting ``450''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1900]]

    SEC. 559A. INFORMATION ON NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR
                              MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.

        Section 575(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
    U.S.C. 7442 note) is amended by striking ``Not later than two years
    after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``Not later
    than December 31, 2026''.
    SEC. 559B. <<NOTE: 20 USC 1087e note.>>  ENSURING ACCESS TO
                              CERTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Data Matching Required.--Not later than one
    year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense and the Secretary of Education shall jointly complete a data
    matching process--
                (1) to identify each individual who, while serving as a
            covered employee of the Department of Defense, made one or more
            student loan payments eligible to be counted for purposes of the
            Public Service Loan Forgiveness program under section 455(m) of
            the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)); and
                (2) without requiring further information or action from
            such individual--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Certification.>>  to certify the total
                    period of such employment for purposes of such program;
                    and
                        (B) to count the total number of qualifying payments
                    made by the individual for purposes of such program
                    during such period.

        (b) <<NOTE: Effective date.>>  Covered Employee Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``covered employee'' means an individual who, at any
    time beginning on or after October 1, 2007, was--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  a member of the Armed Forces
            serving on active duty for a period of more than 30 consecutive
            days; or
                (2) a civilian employee of the Department of Defense.
    SEC. 559C. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7431 note.>>  SERVICE ACADEMIES:
                              REFERRAL OF APPLICANTS TO THE SENIOR
                              MILITARY COLLEGES AND UNITS OF THE
                              SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    establish a system whereby a covered individual may elect to have the
    Secretary share information regarding such covered individual with a
    senior military college or a unit of the Senior Reserve Officer Training
    Corps.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who
            applied for an appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a Service
            Academy.
                (2) The term ``senior military college'' means a school
            specified in section 2111a of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``Service Academy'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 559D. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8545 note.>>  PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
                              GRADUATE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR
                              ENLISTED MEMBERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.

        (a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the
    Army may jointly conduct a pilot program (referred to in

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1901]]

    this section as the ``Program'') under which certain enlisted personnel
    of the covered Armed Forces may enroll in a master's degree program at
    the Naval Postgraduate School.
        (b) Program Requirements.--The Secretaries concerned may carry out
    the Program--
                (1) in accordance with this section;
                (2) <<NOTE: Regulations.>>  in accordance with such
            regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for
            purposes of the Program; and
                (3) in a manner consistent with the Graduate Education
            Program-Enlisted pilot program of the Marine Corps.

        (c) <<NOTE: Criteria. Determination.>>  Eligibility of
    Participants.--The Secretaries concerned shall establish criteria for
    determining the eligibility of enlisted members of the covered Armed
    Forces for participation in the Program.

        (d) Selection of Participants.--Selection of a member for the
    Program shall be based on consideration of--
                (1) the eligibility criteria established under subsection
            (c);
                (2) professional performance;
                (3) promotion potential;
                (4) retention potential;
                (5) academic background, capabilities, and accomplishments;
                (6) the needs of the Navy and Army; and
                (7) input from the component within each covered Armed Force
            with primary responsibility for determining the duty assignments
            of enlisted members.

        (e) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Post-participation Service.--Subject to
    such terms, conditions, and exceptions as the Secretaries concerned may
    establish, an enlisted member who receives a master's degree under the
    Program shall serve for a period of not less than two years in a duty
    assignment that is relevant to the degree obtained by the member under
    the Program.

        (f) Framework for Filling Billets.--In conjunction with selecting
    enlisted members for participation in the Program as described in
    subsection (d), the Secretaries concerned shall establish a framework
    for assigning enlisted personnel who are not participating in the
    Program--
                (1) to fill the billets of the members participating in the
            Program while such members are completing a course of study at
            the Naval Postgraduate School; and
                (2) to fill the billets of members who received a master's
            degree under the Program while such members are engaged in post-
            participation service as described in subsection (e).

        (g) Identification of Degree Programs.--The Secretaries concerned
    shall coordinate with the President of the Naval Postgraduate School to
    identify specific master's degree programs offered by the School in
    which Program participants may enroll. In identifying such programs, the
    Secretaries shall consider--
                (1) the needs of the Navy and Army;
                (2) the capacity of the Naval Postgraduate School; and
                (3) the extent to which enrollment in a specific program is
            expected to have a positive effect on the career trajectories of
            participants.

        (h) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  Information Dissemination.--The
    Secretaries concerned shall take such actions as are necessary to notify
    and inform enlisted members about the Program.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1902]]

        (i) <<NOTE: Assessments.>>  Report.--Before the expiration of the
    six-year period described in subsection (j), the Secretaries concerned,
    in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report that includes--
                (1) an assessment of whether and to what extent the Program
            has met the needs of the covered Armed Forces and had positive
            effects on participating enlisted members, including with
            respect to--
                        (A) career trajectory, including potential pay
                    increases;
                        (B) retention;
                        (C) recruitment;
                        (D) job performance;
                        (E) merit-based promotions and merit-based promotion
                    reorder; and
                        (F) compatibility with the objectives outlined in
                    the 2022 National Defense Strategy to modernize the
                    Armed Services, spur innovation, and outpace and
                    outthink adversaries of the United States;
                (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  the recommendations of the
            Secretaries regarding whether the Program should be extended or
            made permanent;
                (3) an assessment of the funding and capabilities that may
            be needed to make the Program permanent; and
                (4) any other matters the Secretaries determine to be
            relevant.

        (j) Sunset.--The Program shall terminate six years after the date on
    which the Program commences under this section.
        (k) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army or Navy.
                (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
                        (A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to
                    matters concerning the Army; and
                        (B) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to
                    matters concerning the Navy.
    SEC. 559E. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENDORSE CRITICAL
                              RACE THEORY.

        (a) Prohibition.--No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
    may be used to endorse critical race theory--
                (1) at an academic institution operated by the Department of
            Defense;
                (2) in training provided to a member of the Armed Forces; or
                (3) in professional military education.

        (b) Protection of Academic Freedom.--Nothing in this section shall
    be construed to supersede the institutional autonomy or academic freedom
    of instructors involved in the selection of textbooks, supplemental
    materials, or other classroom materials, or in the preparation or
    presentation of classroom instruction or lectures.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``critical race theory''
    means the theory that individuals, by virtue of race, ethnicity, color,
    or national origin, bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible
    for actions committed in the past by other individuals of such race,
    ethnicity, color, or national origin.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1903]]

              Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

    SEC. 561. CLARIFYING AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF
                            MILITARY JUSTICE.

        Section 802(a)(14) of title 10, United States Code (article 2(a)(14)
    of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by inserting
    ``20601 or'' before ``20603''.
    SEC. 562. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO
                            CERTAIN OFFENSES OCCURRING BEFORE
                            EFFECTIVE DATE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
                            REFORMS.

        Section 824a(d) of title 10, United States Code, as added by section
    531 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
    (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 258), is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``section 920 (article
            120),'' and inserting ``section 919a (article 119a), section 920
            (article 120), section 920a (article 120a),'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(2) The standalone offense of sexual harassment.--After
            January 1, 2025, a special trial counsel may, at the sole and
            exclusive discretion of the special trial counsel, exercise
            authority over the following offenses:
                        ``(A) The standalone offense of sexual harassment
                    punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134)
                    in each instance in which--
                              ``(i) the offense occurs after January 26,
                          2022, and on or before January 1, 2025; and
                              ``(ii) a formal complaint is substantiated in
                          accordance with regulations prescribed by the
                          Secretary concerned.
                        ``(B) A conspiracy to commit an offense specified in
                    subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 881 of this
                    title (article 81).
                        ``(C) A solicitation to commit an offense specified
                    in subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 882 of
                    this title (article 82).
                        ``(D) An attempt to commit an offense specified in
                    subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under
                    section 880 of this title (article 80).''; and
                (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or (2)''
                    after ``paragraph (1)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph
                    (1)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(2)(A) or paragraph
                    (1) or (2) of this subsection''.
    SEC. 563. DETAILING OF APPELLATE DEFENSE COUNSEL.

        Subsection (b) of section 865 of title 10, United States Code
    (article 65 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: Records.>>  in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) by striking ``the Judge Advocate General shall
                    forward the record'' and inserting the following: ``the
                    Judge Advocate General shall forward--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1904]]

                        ``(A) the record'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (A), as designated by
                    subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking the
                    period and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(B) a copy of the record of trial to an appellate
                    defense counsel who shall be detailed to review the case
                    and, upon request of the accused, to represent the
                    accused before the Court of Criminal Appeals.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
                          striking ``shall'' and inserting ``shall, upon
                          written request of the accused'';
                              (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``, upon
                          request of the accused,''; and
                              (iii) in clause (ii), by striking ``upon
                          written request of the accused,''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                              (i) by striking ``accused'' and all that
                          follows through ``waives'' and inserting ``accused
                          waives'';
                              (ii) by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
                          period; and
                              (iii) by striking clause (ii).
    SEC. 564. MODIFICATION TO OFFENSE OF AIDING THE ENEMY UNDER THE
                            UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

        Section 903b(2) of title 10, United States Code (article 103b(2) of
    the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by inserting
    ``provides military education, military training, or tactical advice
    to,'' after ``gives intelligence to,''.
    SEC. 565. REMOVAL OF MARRIAGE AS A DEFENSE TO ARTICLE 120B
                            OFFENSES.

        Section 920b of title 10, United States Code (article 120b of the
    Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (f);
                (2) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections
            (f) and (g), respectively; and
                (3) in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
            striking ``not legally married to the person committing the
            sexual act, lewd act, or use of force''.
    SEC. 566. CONSOLIDATION OF MILITARY JUSTICE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
                            FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.

        (a) Annual Reports.--Section 946a(b) of title 10, United States Code
    (article 146a(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as
            paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(2) Data on the number and status of completed cases,
            including--
                        ``(A) information on race, ethnicity, rank, and sex
                    demographic for the victim and the accused;
                        ``(B) the enumerated offenses preferred and
                    referred;
                        ``(C) the types of court-martial; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1905]]

                        ``(D) the results for each case, including cases
                    that resulted in nonjudicial punishment or
                    administrative separation.''.

        (b) Repeal of Duplicative Military Justice Reporting Requirements.--
                (1) Title 10, united states code.--Section 486 of title 10,
            United Sates Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 480.>>  is repealed.
                (2) John s. mccain national defense authorization act for
            fiscal year 2019.--Section 547 of the John S. McCain National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
            232; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 567. TERM OF OFFICE FOR JUDGES OF THE COURT OF MILITARY
                            COMMISSION REVIEW.

        (a) Establishment of Term of Office.--Section 950f(b) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (6)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
                    clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting
                    appropriately;
                        (B) by striking ``The term of an appellate military
                    judge assigned to the Court under paragraph (2) or
                    appointed to the Court under paragraph (3)'' and
                    inserting the following: ``(A) The term of an appellate
                    military judge assigned or appointed to the Court under
                    this subsection''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:

        ``(B) <<NOTE: Expiration date. Time period.>>  The term of a
    civilian judge of the Court appointed under paragraph (3) shall expire
    on the date that is 10 years after the date on which the judge was
    appointed.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

        ``(7) <<NOTE: President. Notice.>>  Judges of the Court may be
    removed from office by the President (in the case of a judge appointed
    under paragraph (3)) or the Secretary of Defense (in the case of an
    appellate military judge assigned under paragraph (2)) upon notice and
    hearing, for--
                ``(A) neglect of duty;
                ``(B) misconduct; or
                ``(C) mental or physical disability.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 950f note.>>  Effective Date.--
                (1) In general.--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.
                (2) <<NOTE: Time period. Expiration.>>  Applicability to
            existing civilian judges.--The term of any civilian judge of the
            United States Court of Military Commission Review who will have
            served as such a judge for a period of 10 or more years as of
            the effective date described in paragraph (1) shall expire on
            such effective date.
    SEC. 568. CONTINUITY OF COVERAGE UNDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE
                            18, UNITED STATES CODE.

        (a) Section 202.--Section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in the third sentence, by inserting ``an officer of the
            Space Force not serving on sustained duty pursuant to section
            20105 of title 10,'' after ``of the Armed Forces,''; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1906]]

                (2) in the fourth and fifth sentences, by striking ``A
            Reserve'' and all that follows through ``who is'' and inserting
            ``Such an officer who is''.

        (b) Section 209.--Section 209(h) of such title is amended by
    inserting ``, or a member of the Space Force,'' after ``a member of the
    reserve components of the armed forces''.
        (c) Cross-reference Amendment.--Section 202(a) of such title, as
    amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking ``section
    29(c) and (d) of the Act of August 10, 1956 (70A Stat. 632; 5 U.S.C.
    30r(c) and (d))'' and inserting ``sections 502, 2105(d), and 5534 of
    title 5''.
    SEC. 569. CORRECTION OF CERTAIN CITATIONS IN TITLE 18, UNITED
                            STATES CODE, RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.

        Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in section 2241(c)--
                        (A) in the second sentence, by inserting ``or an
                    offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice''
                    after ``State offense''; and
                        (B) by striking ``either such provision'' and
                    inserting ``any such provision'';
                (2) in section 2251(e), by striking ``section 920 of title
            10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), or
            under'' each place it appears and inserting ``the Uniform Code
            of Military Justice or'';
                (3) in section 2252(b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 920 of
                    title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
                    Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code of
                    Military Justice or''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 920 of
                    title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
                    Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code of
                    Military Justice or'';
                (4) in section 2252A(b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 920 of
                    title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
                    Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code of
                    Military Justice or''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 920 of
                    title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
                    Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code of
                    Military Justice or'';
                (5) in section 2426(b)(1)(B), by inserting ``or the Uniform
            Code of Military Justice'' after ``State law''; and
                (6) in section 3559(e)(2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B)--
                              (i) by striking ``State sex offense'' and
                          inserting ``State or Military sex offense''; and
                              (ii) by inserting ``or the Uniform Code of
                          Military Justice'' after ``State law''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or
                    Military'' after ``State''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1907]]

    SEC. 569A. MODIFICATION OF TIMELINE FOR POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION
                              OF STUDY ON UNANIMOUS COURT-MARTIAL
                              VERDICTS.

        Section 536(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 263) is amended by
    striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2026''.
    SEC. 569B. REMOVAL OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING AND OTHER INFORMATION
                              OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT
                              OF DEFENSE CENTRAL INDEX OF
                              INVESTIGATIONS.

        Section 545 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
    1552 note) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``investigative
            reports'' and all that follows and inserting ``the department of
            defense central index of investigations'';
                (2) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``October 1, 2021'' and inserting ``October 1,
                    2025''; and
                        (B) by striking ``removed from, the following:'' and
                    all that follows through the period at the end of
                    paragraph (3) and inserting ``removed from, an index
                    item or entry in the Department of Defense Central Index
                    of Investigations.'';
                (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``or is maintained'' and
            all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3)
            and inserting ``or is maintained, as an item or entry in the
            Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations.''; and
                (4) in subsection (c)(1)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    striking ``a report, item or entry, or record described
                    in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a)'' and
                    inserting ``an index item or entry in the Department of
                    Defense Central Index of Investigations''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``such report,
                    item or entry, or record'' and inserting ``such item or
                    entry''.
    SEC. 569C. EXPANDED COMMAND NOTIFICATIONS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC
                              VIOLENCE.

        Section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 806b note) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``offense'' and
            inserting ``and domestic violence-related offenses'';
                (2) in the first sentence--
                        (A) by inserting ``, or a case of an alleged
                    domestic violence-related offense (as defined by the
                    Secretary),'' after ``of title 10, United States
                    Code)''; and
                        (B) by striking ``periodically notify the victim''
                    and inserting ``ensure that the victim (or the victim's
                    legal counsel if so requested by the victim) is
                    periodically notified''; and
                (3) in the last sentence, by striking ``notify the victim''
            and inserting ``ensure that the victim (or the victim's legal
            counsel if so requested by the victim) is notified''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1908]]

    SEC. 569D. EXTENSION OF DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
                              INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND DEFENSE
                              OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE ARMED FORCES.

        Section 546 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10
    U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``10 years after'' and
            inserting ``15 years after''; and
                (2) by redesignating the second subsection (f) as subsection
            (g).
    SEC. 569E. ANALYSIS ON THE ADVISABILITY OF REVISING MILITARY RULE
                              OF EVIDENCE 513.

        (a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall analyze the
    advisability of modifying rule 513 of the Military Rules of Evidence (as
    set forth in part III of the Manual for Courts-Martial) to include
    diagnoses of a patient and treatments prescribed to a patient as
    confidential communications subject to the psychotherapist-patient
    privilege. <<NOTE: Reports.>>  The Secretary shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report that includes the considerations described in
    subsection (b).

        (b) Considerations.--In the analysis directed under subsection (a),
    the Secretary of Defense shall consider--
                (1) the advisability of modifying Military Rule of Evidence
            513 to cover psychotherapy diagnoses and treatments; and
                (2) such other approaches to the modification of Military
            Rule of Evidence 513 as the Secretary considers appropriate to
            address victim privacy rights balanced against the rights of the
            accused and the best interests of justice.
    SEC. 569F. ANALYSIS OF PROHIBITION ON BROADCAST AND DISTRIBUTION
                              OF DIGITALLY MANIPULATED INTIMATE IMAGES
                              UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY
                              JUSTICE.

        (a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) analyze the feasibility and advisability of, and
            potential approaches to, modifying the offense of indecent
            viewing, visual recording, or broadcasting under section 920c of
            title 10, United States Code (article 120c of the Uniform Code
            of Military Justice) to clarify its applicability to the
            broadcasting and distribution of digitally manipulated intimate
            images; and
                (2) provide the results of such analysis to the Committees
            on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives.

        (b) Considerations.--In conducting the analysis required under
    subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider--
                (1) the advisability of modifying section 920c of title 10,
            United States Code (article 120c of the Uniform Code of Military
            Justice)--
                        (A) to prohibit the broadcasting or distribution of
                    an intimate digital depiction of another person that the
                    offender knew or reasonably should have known was made
                    without the other person's consent and under
                    circumstances in which that person has a reasonable
                    expectation of privacy; and
                        (B) to define the term ``intimate digital
                    depiction'' (as used in subparagraph (A)) as a digital
                    depiction of an

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1909]]

                    individual that has been created or altered using
                    digital manipulation and that depicts--
                              (i) the private area of an identifiable
                          individual; or
                              (ii) an identifiable individual engaging in
                          sexually explicit conduct (as defined in section
                          917a(b) of title 10, United States Code (article
                          117a(b)(4) of the Uniform Code of Military
                          Justice)); and
                (2) such other approaches to the modification of such
            section 920c (article 120c) as the Secretary considers
            appropriate to address digitally manipulated intimate images.

                          Subtitle H--Career Transition

    SEC. 571. PATHWAY FOR INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING FOR MEMBERS OF THE
                            RESERVE COMPONENTS UNDER TAP.

        Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
    the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``(including one
    pathway for members of the reserve components)'' after ``military
    department concerned''.
    SEC. 572. EXTENSION OF TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM.

        Section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (e)(3)(C)--
                        (A) in clause (i), by striking ``5,000'' and
                    inserting ``3,000''; and
                        (B) by striking clause (iii) and redesignating
                    clause (iv) as clause (iii); and
                (2) in subsection (k), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
            ``2029''.
    SEC. 573. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF REPORT ON THE TRANSITION
                            ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE.

        Section 552(b)(4) of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: 132 Stat. 1771.>> in the matter preceding
            subparagraph (A), by striking ``4 years'' and inserting ``seven
            years'';
                (2) <<NOTE: 132 Stat. 1772.>> in subparagraph (B), by
            inserting ``, disaggregated by whether such attendance was in
            person or remote'' after ``counseling'';
                (3) <<NOTE: 133 Stat. 1395.>> by redesignating subparagraphs
            (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (I) through (L), respectively;
            and
                (4) <<NOTE: 133 Stat. 1395.>> by inserting, after
            subparagraph (E), the following new subparagraphs:
                        ``(F) The total number of members who did not attend
                    Transition Assistance Program counseling due to
                    operational requirements.
                        ``(G) If the information described in subparagraph
                    (F) is unavailable, processes the Secretary is
                    implementing to collect such information.
                        ``(H) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of
                    challenges to attending Transition Assistance Program
                    counseling in person.''.
    SEC. 574. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1143 note.>> MILITARY TRAINING AND
                            COMPETENCY RECORDS.

        (a) Competency Records.--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1910]]

                (1) In general.--The Secretary of a military department
            shall provide, to each member of a covered Armed Force under the
            jurisdiction of such Secretary, a document that outlines the
            training and qualifications acquired by the member while serving
            in such covered Armed Force. Such document shall be known as a
            ``competency record''.
                (2) Format and contents.--The Secretary of Defense shall
            develop a standardized format for competency records, which
            shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
                        (A) Relevant personal details about the member.
                        (B) Description of training courses, certifications,
                    and qualifications obtained.
                        (C) Date and duration of each completed training.
                        (D) Authorized signatures and other necessary
                    authentication.
                (3) Availability.--A competency record shall be provided to
            a member upon the separation or retirement of such member from a
            covered Armed Force.

    (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Regulations. Procedures. Timelines.>> Implementatio
    n.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall establish the necessary regulations,
    procedures, and timelines for the implementation of this section.

        (c) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Report.--Not later than two years
    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 and usefulness
    of competency records and any recommendations of the Secretary for
    improving competency records. The report shall include feedback and
    recommendations from States and other employers regarding the usability
    and accuracy of the information in the competency records.

        (d) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    or Space Force.

                   Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care

    SEC. 581. INTERSTATE COMPACTS FOR PORTABILITY OF OCCUPATIONAL
                            LICENSES OF MILITARY SPOUSES: PERMANENT
                            AUTHORITY.

        (a) In General.--Section 1784(h) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by striking paragraph (5).
        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1784 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted immediately following
    the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2020 (Public Law 116-92), to which such amendment relates.
    SEC. 582. <<NOTE: Termination dates.>> MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER
                            ACCELERATOR PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--Section 1784 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(i) Employment Fellowship Opportunities.--(1) The Secretary of
    Defense shall carry out a program to provide spouses of members of the
    armed forces with paid fellowships (including in-person, remote, and
    hybrid fellowships) with employers in various

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1911]]

    industries. To carry out such program, the Secretary shall take the
    following steps:
                ``(A) Seek to enter into an agreement with an entity to
            conduct such program.
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Determine the appropriate
            capacity for the program based on the availability of
            appropriations for such purpose.
                ``(C) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> Establish criteria to evaluate the
            effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the program in
            supporting the employment of such spouses.

        ``(2) The authority to carry out the program under this subsection
    shall terminate on January 1, 2031.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1784 note.>> Effective Date.--Subsection (i) of
    such section shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

        (c) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1784 note.>> Conforming Amendment.--The pilot
    program under section 564 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 1784 note) shall
    terminate on January 1, 2026.
    SEC. 583. COMPETITIVE PAY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CHILD CARE
                            PERSONNEL.

        (a) In General.--Section 1792(c) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended to read as follows:
        ``(c) Competitive Rates of Pay.--(1) For the purpose of providing
    military child development centers with a qualified and stable civilian
    workforce, employees at a military installation who are directly
    involved in providing child care and who are paid from nonappropriated
    funds--
                ``(A) in the case of entry-level employees, shall be paid a
            rate of pay competitive with the rates of pay paid to other
            equivalent non-Federal positions within the metropolitan
            statistical area or non-metropolitan statistical area (as the
            case may be) in which such Department employee's position is
            located; and
                ``(B) in the case of any employee not covered by
            subparagraph (A), shall be paid a rate of pay competitive with
            the rates of pay paid to other employees with similar training,
            seniority, and experience within the metropolitan statistical
            area or non-metropolitan statistical area (as the case may be)
            in which such Department employee's position is located.

        ``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no employee shall receive a
    rate of pay under this subsection that is lower than the minimum hourly
    rate of pay applicable to civilian employees of the Department of
    Defense.
        ``(3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> For purposes of determining the rates
    of pay under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use the metropolitan and
    nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates
    published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.''.

        (b) Application.--
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1792 note.>> In general.--The amendment
            made by subsection (a) shall take effect not later than April 1,
            2025.
                (2) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1792 note.>> Rates of pay.--
                        (A) Employee pay rate not reduced.--The rate of pay
                    for any individual who is an employee covered by
                    subsection (c) of section 1792 of title 10, United
                    States Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this
                    section, on the date of the enactment of this Act shall
                    not be reduced by operation of such amendment.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1912]]

                        (B) Pay band minimum.--Any employee whose rate of
                    pay is fixed under such subsection (c), as so amended,
                    and who is within any pay band shall receive a rate of
                    pay not less than the minimum rate of pay applicable to
                    such pay band.
    SEC. 584. POSTING OF NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE AT MILITARY
                            CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

        Section 1794(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``by
            means including--''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                ``(A) posting it in public areas of military child
            development centers; and
                ``(B) providing it to the parents and legal guardians of
            children who attend military child development centers.''.
    SEC. 585. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN OUTREACH CAMPAIGN RELATING TO
                            WAITING LISTS FOR MILITARY CHILD
                            DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

        Section 585(a)(2)(D) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1791 note prec.) is
    amended by inserting ``a provider eligible for financial assistance
    under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, or'' before ``pilot
    programs''.
    SEC. 586. EXPANSION OF ANNUAL BRIEFING REGARDING WAITING LISTS FOR
                            MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

        Subsection (b) of section 585 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1791 note prec.)
    is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the
    following:
                ``(1) with regards to the 20 military installations with the
            longest waiting lists for child care services at military child
            development centers--
                        ``(A) the number of children on each waiting list;
                        ``(B) the available total capacity for child care
                    services at each such military child development center,
                    disaggregated by infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, and
                    pre-school children;
                        ``(C) an accounting of the total unduplicated and
                    unmet need for child care within each metropolitan
                    region represented by a military installation described
                    in subparagraph (A); and
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the determination of
                    the Secretary of Defense whether insufficient staffing
                    or issues relating to maintenance contribute to the
                    length of such waiting lists; and
                ``(2) an accounting of the efforts of the Secretary of
            Defense to mitigate child care shortages in order to shorten
            waiting lists and address unmet needs for child care across the
            Department of Defense.''.
    SEC. 587. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL
                            LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR
                            SPOUSES.

        Section 705A of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C.
    4025a) is amended to read as follows:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1913]]

    ``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF
                              SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES.

        ``(a) In General.--If a servicemember or the spouse of a
    servicemember has a covered license and relocates residence because such
    servicemember receives military orders for military service in a State
    other than the State of the licensing authority that issued the covered
    license, such covered license shall be considered valid for the scope of
    practice in the State of the new residence if such servicemember or
    spouse submits to the licensing authority of such State an application
    described in subsection (c).
        ``(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Temporary Licenses.--If a licensing
    authority is required to consider a covered license valid under
    subsection (a) but cannot carry out such requirement during the 30 days
    after receiving an application described in subsection (c), the
    licensing authority may issue to the applicant a temporary license that
    confers the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a permanent
    license.

        ``(c) Application.--An application described in this subsection
    includes the following:
                ``(1) Proof of military orders described in subsection (a).
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Records.>> If the applicant is the spouse of a
            servicemember, a copy of the marriage certificate.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Affidavit.>> A notarized affidavit affirming,
            under the penalty of law, that--
                        ``(A) the applicant is the person described and
                    identified in the application;
                        ``(B) all statements made in the application are
                    true and correct and complete;
                        ``(C) the applicant has read and understands the
                    requirements to receive a license, and the scope of
                    practice, of the State of the licensing authority;
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Certification. Compliance.>> the
                    applicant certifies that the applicant meets and shall
                    comply with requirements described in subparagraph (C);
                    and
                        ``(E) the applicant is in good standing in all
                    States in which the applicant holds or has held a
                    license.

        ``(d) Background Checks.--A licensing authority that receives an
    application described in subsection (b) may conduct a background check
    of the applicant before carrying out subsection (a) or (b).
        ``(e) Interstate Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a
    servicemember has a covered license to operate in multiple States
    pursuant to an interstate compact described in section 1784 of title 10,
    United States Code--
                ``(1) the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall
            be subject to the requirements of such compact or the applicable
            provisions of law of the applicable State; and
                ``(2) this section shall not apply to such servicemember or
            spouse of a servicemember.

        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered license' means a professional
            license that, with respect to a scope of practice--
                        ``(A) is in good standing with the licensing
                    authority that issued such license;
                        ``(B) has not been revoked or had discipline imposed
                    by any State;
                        ``(C) does not have an investigation relating to
                    unprofessional conduct pending in any State relating to
                    it; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1914]]

                        ``(D) has not been voluntarily surrendered while
                    under investigation for unprofessional conduct in any
                    State.
                ``(2) The term `license' means any license, certificate, or
            other evidence of qualification that an individual is required
            to obtain before the individual may engage in, or represent
            himself or herself to be a member of, a particular profession.
                ``(3) The term `licensing authority' means any State board,
            commission, department, or agency that--
                        ``(A) is established in the State for the primary
                    purpose of regulating the entry of persons into or the
                    conduct of persons within, a particular profession; and
                        ``(B) is authorized to issue licenses.
                ``(4) The term `military orders' has the meaning given such
            term in section 305.
                ``(5) The term `scope of practice' means the defined
            parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by
            an individual under a license.''.
    SEC. 588. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1798 note.>> CHILD CARE SERVICES AND
                            YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS.

        (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
    Secretary of Defense shall fully fund requests under section 1798 of
    title 10, United States Code, for financial assistance to eligible
    civilian providers of child care services or youth program services, as
    such terms are used in such section.
        (b) Rule of Construction.--This section shall not be construed to
    limit the authority of the Secretary, under subsection (a) of such
    section, to determine whether to provide such financial assistance to an
    eligible provider for such services.
    SEC. 589. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1791 note.>> CHILD CARE SERVICES AND
                            YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS:
                            PERIOD OF SERVICES FOR A MEMBER WITH A
                            SPOUSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.

        (a) Period.--The Secretary of a military department may provide a
    covered member with covered services for a period of at least 180 days.
        (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to--
                (1) entitle a covered member to covered services; or
                (2) give priority to a covered member for purposes of a
            determination regarding who shall receive covered services.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the Armed
            Forces--
                        (A) who has a dependent child; and
                        (B) whose spouse is seeking employment.
                (2) The term ``covered services'' means child care services
            or youth program services provided or paid for by the Secretary
            of Defense under subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 10, United
            States Code.
    SEC. 589A. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1792 note.>> CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
                              STAFFING AND COMPENSATION MODEL.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the
    Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out a redesign of
    the Department of Defense child development program compensation model
    and modernization of the child development program staffing model.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1915]]

        (b) Redesigned Compensation Model.--The Secretary of Defense, in
    collaboration with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall--
                (1) redesign child development program staff compensation
            for non-entry level, mid-to-senior level classroom staff by
            modernizing the duties and responsibilities captured in position
            descriptions to more accurately reflect performance and
            expectations of the positions;
                (2) adjust compensation for higher-level program management
            positions by modernizing the duties and responsibilities
            captured in position descriptions to more accurately reflect
            performance and expectations of the positions;
                (3) direct the Department's personnel office to make
            necessary adjustments to modernize the pay plan to accommodate
            any compensation and wage increases driven by the updated
            position descriptions for child development program staff; and
                (4) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> begin implementation of the revised
            position descriptions and accompanying compensation adjustments
            no later than April 1, 2025, subject to the availability of
            appropriations.

        (c) Modernize Child Development Program Staffing Model.--The
    Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretaries of the
    military departments, shall--
                (1) add key positions to facilitate classroom operations and
            provide direct support to child development program staff;
                (2) add key positions to coordinate support for the needs of
            children with specials needs and provide direct support to the
            child development program staff working with these children; and
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period. Plan.>> develop and implement a 5-
            year phased plan to ensure responsible funding execution,
            successful implementation allowing for adjustments as necessary,
            and long-term sustainable impact.

        (d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings Required.--
                (1) Initial baseline briefing.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
                    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
                    collaboration with the Secretaries of the military
                    departments, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
                    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
                    an initial baseline briefing that describes progress,
                    accomplishments, and the impact of the redesign of the
                    Department of Defense child development program
                    compensation model and the modernization of the child
                    development program staffing model.
                        (B) Establishment of data baseline.--The briefing
                    required by subparagraph (A) shall be used to establish
                    a data baseline.
                (2) Annual briefings.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later
                    than one year after providing the briefing required by
                    paragraph (1), and annually thereafter for four years,
                    the Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretaries of
                    the military departments, shall provide to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
                    of Representatives a briefing on the progress made with
                    respect to the redesign of the Department of Defense
                    child development program compensation model

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1916]]

                    and the modernization of the child development program
                    staffing model.
                        (B) Elements.--Each briefing required by
                    subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
                              (i) The percentage of child development
                          program staff that are also military spouses.
                              (ii) The turnover or retention rate of child
                          development program staff.
                              (iii) The utilization rate of child
                          development program child care spaces.
                              (iv) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The number of
                          child development program employees who were hired
                          during the year preceding the briefing.
                              (v) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The percentage of
                          such employees who resigned within their first six
                          months of employment.
                              (vi) Information on the ability to staff newly
                          constructed facilities.
                              (vii) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of
                          the impact of adding key positions to the child
                          development program staffing model under
                          paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c).
    SEC. 589B. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1781c note.>> INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND PILOT
                              PROGRAM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Implementation plan.>> In General.--Not later
    than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan
    for the implementation of a military families playground pilot program
    (in this section referred to as the ``Inclusive Playground Pilot
    Program'') to design, develop, and construct playgrounds that directly
    support families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program
    (hereinafter, ``EFMP'') to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of
    access to playgrounds on military installations selected under
    subsection (c).

        (b) <<NOTE: Lists.>> Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall
    include the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: Definition.>> A definition of the term
            ``inclusive playground''.
                (2) A list of existing inclusive playgrounds on military
            installations.
                (3) A list of military installations selected by the
            Secretary of Defense under subsection (c).
                (4) An explanation of how the Secretary of Defense selected
            such locations, including--
                        (A) the numbers of military families enrolled in the
                    EFMP at each such military installation; and
                        (B) the minimum number of such military families
                    that justifies the construction of an inclusive
                    playground on such military installation.
                (5) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> The estimated costs to design,
            develop, and construct an inclusive playground (or upgrade an
            existing playground to meet such definition) on the military
            installations selected under subsection (c), including--
                        (A) an explanation of how the Secretary determined
                    whether to construct a new inclusive playground or to
                    upgrade an existing playground;
                        (B) the overall sustainment costs for an inclusive
                    playground, and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1917]]

                        (C) they type of funding required for such design,
                    development, and construction.
                (6) A list of additional authorities, appropriations, or
            other support the Secretary determines necessary to ensure the
            success of the Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.

        (c) Locations.--In selecting military installations on which to
    implement the Inclusive Playground Pilot Program, the Secretary of
    Defense shall--
                (1) select one military installation--
                        (A) of each military department; and
                        (B) that the Secretary determines has a large number
                    of military families enrolled in the EFMP that would use
                    an inclusive playground;
                (2) take into consideration any existing inclusive
            playground of the Department of Defense.

        (d) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not implement the
    Inclusive Playground Pilot Program until--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> 180 days after the date on which
            the Secretary submits the plan under subsection (a); and
                (2) funds are obligated for the design, development, and
            construction of inclusive playgrounds under the Inclusive
            Playground Pilot Program as minor military construction
            projects.

                         Subtitle J--Dependent Education

    SEC. 591. ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOMESTIC
                            DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS.

        Section 2164(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
    as follows:
        ``(d) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> School Advisory Committees.--(1) The
    Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of
    Defense Education Activity, shall provide for the establishment of an
    advisory committee for each Department of Defense elementary or
    secondary school established at a military installation under this
    section.

        ``(2) An advisory committee established under paragraph (1) for a
    school at a military installation--
                ``(A) shall advise the principal or superintendent of the
            school with respect to the operation of the school;
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> may make recommendations
            with respect to curriculum and budget matters; and
                ``(C) except in the case of an advisory committee for a
            school on a military installation described in paragraph (4),
            shall advise the commander of the military installation with
            respect to problems concerning the education of dependents
            within the jurisdiction of the commander.

        ``(3)(A) The membership of each advisory committee established for a
    school described in paragraph (1)--
                ``(i) shall include an equal number of parents of students
            enrolled in the school and of employees working at the school;
            and
                ``(ii) when appropriate, may include a student enrolled in
            the school.

        ``(B) In addition to the members described in subparagraph (A), the
    membership of each advisory committee shall include one nonvoting member
    designated by the organization recognized as

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    the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees working at the
    school.
        ``(4) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> In the case of a military
    installation where there is more than one school in the Department of
    Defense elementary and secondary school system, the Secretary, acting
    through the Director, shall provide for the establishment of an advisory
    committee for the military installation to advise the commander of the
    military installation with respect to the education of dependents.

        ``(5)(A) Except in the case of a nonvoting member designated under
    paragraph (3)(B), members of an advisory committee established under
    this subsection shall be elected by individuals of voting age residing
    in the area to be served by the advisory committee.
        ``(B) <<NOTE: Regulations. Procedures.>> The Secretary, acting
    through the Director, shall by regulation prescribe the qualifications
    for election to an advisory committee established under this subsection
    and procedures for conducting elections of members to such an advisory
    committee.

        ``(6) Members of an advisory committee established under this
    subsection shall serve without pay.''.
    SEC. 592. ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN DECEASED MEMBERS OF
                            THE ARMED FORCES FOR ENROLLMENT IN
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOMESTIC DEPENDENT
                            ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

        Section 2164(j) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking
            ``an individual described in paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``a
            member of a foreign armed force residing on a military
            installation in the United States (including territories,
            commonwealths, and possessions of the United States)''; and
                (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

        ``(2)(A) The Secretary may authorize the enrollment in a Department
    of Defense education program provided by the Secretary pursuant to
    subsection (a) of a dependent not otherwise eligible for such enrollment
    who is the dependent of a member of the armed forces who died in--
                ``(i) an international terrorist attack against the United
            States or a foreign country friendly to the United States, as
            determined by the Secretary;
                ``(ii) military operations while serving outside the United
            States (including the commonwealths, territories, and
            possessions of the United States) as part of a peacekeeping
            force; or
                ``(iii) the line of duty in a combat-related operation, as
            designated by the Secretary.

        ``(B)(i) Except as provided by clause (ii), enrollment of a
    dependent described in subparagraph (A) in a Department of Defense
    education program provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall be on a
    tuition-free, space available basis.
        ``(ii) In the case of a dependent described in subparagraph (A)
    residing on a military installation in the United States (including
    territories, commonwealths, and possessions of the United States), the
    Secretary may authorize enrollment of the dependent in a Department of
    Defense education program provided pursuant to subsection (a) on a
    tuition-free, space required basis.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1919]]

    SEC. 593. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS OPERATED
                            BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION
                            ACTIVITY.

        Section 2164(l) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and
                    inserting ``; or''; and
                        (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
                    following new subparagraph (B):
                ``(B) is a home-schooled student.''; and
                (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
            following new paragraph (2):

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `home-
    schooled student' means a student in a grade equivalent to kindergarten
    or any of grades 1 through 12 who receives educational instruction at
    home or by other nontraditional means outside of a public or private
    school system, either all or most of the time.''.
    SEC. 594. AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS AT DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOLS.

        (a) Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Schools.--Section 2164
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new subsection:
        ``(m) Meal Programs.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may administer a
    meal program, consistent with Federal law and standards prescribed by
    the Secretary of Agriculture for that meal program, for students
    enrolled in a school established under this section.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `meal
    program' means a program established under the Child Nutrition Act of
    1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) or the Richard B. Russell National School
    Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.).''.

        (b) Department of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools.--Section 1402
    of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921) is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Meal Programs.--In addition to carrying out the requirement
    under section 20 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42
    U.S.C. 1769b) to administer lunch programs in certain dependents'
    schools, the Secretary of Defense may administer a school breakfast
    program for students attending a school of the defense dependents'
    education system.''.
    SEC. 595. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN DEPENDENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN
                            DOMESTIC DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND
                            SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 108 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2161.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2164a
    the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2164b. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 2164b.>> Eligibility of
                        certain dependents for enrollment in domestic
                        dependent elementary and secondary schools

        ``(a) Program Authorized.--Beginning not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program
    under which a dependent of a full-time, active-

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    duty member of the armed forces may enroll in a covered DODEA school at
    the military installation to which the member is assigned, on a space-
    available basis as described in subsection (b), without regard to
    whether the member resides on the installation as described in section
    2164(a)(1) of this title.
        ``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Enrollment on Space-available
    Basis.--A student participating in the program under subsection (a) may
    be enrolled in a covered DODEA school only if the school has the
    capacity to accept the student, as determined by the Director of the
    Department of Defense Education Activity.

        ``(c) Locations.--The Secretary shall select military installations
    for participation in the program under subsection (a) based on--
                ``(1) the readiness needs of the Secretary of the military
            department concerned; and
                ``(2) the capacity of the covered DODEA schools located at
            the installation to accept additional students, as determined by
            the Director.

        ``(d) Briefings Required.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--Not later than
            April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter for four years, the
            Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and House of Representatives on the program under
            subsection (a).
                ``(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        ``(A) An identification of the military
                    installations participating in the program under
                    subsection (a).
                        ``(B) The number of students enrolled in covered
                    DODEA schools under the program.

        ``(e) Notifications of Participating Installations.--Not later than
    90 days before officially announcing the participation of a new military
    installation in the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
    notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives with respect to the participation of the installation.
        ``(f) Covered DODEA School Defined.--In this section, the term
    `covered DODEA school' means a domestic dependent elementary or
    secondary school operated by the Department of Defense Education
    Activity that--
                ``(1) was established on or before the date of the enactment
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025;
            and
                ``(2) is located in the continental United States.''.

        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 589C of the William M. (Mac)
    Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
    (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2164 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 596. STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY
                            SCHOOLS TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM STUDENT-TO-
                            TEACHER RATIOS.

        Section 589B(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3659) is amended by striking ``2023-2024 academic year'' and inserting
    ``2029-2030 academic year''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1921]]

    SEC. 597. ENROLLMENT IN DEFENSE DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION SYSTEM OF
                            CHILDREN OF FOREIGN MILITARY MEMBERS
                            ASSIGNED TO UNITED NATIONS COMMAND.

        Section 1404A of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20
    U.S.C. 923a) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(2)--
                        (A) by striking ``a foreign military member'' and
                    all that follows through ``Supreme'' and inserting the
                    following: ``foreign military members assigned to--
                        ``(A) the Supreme'';
                        (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
                    ``; or''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(B) the United Nations Command, but only in a
                    school of the defense dependents' education system in
                    South Korea or Japan.''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking
                    ``Assigned'' and all that follows through ``Europe'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``in
                          Mons'' and all that follows through ``subsection
                          (a)'' and inserting ``described in paragraph (2)
                          of subsection (a) to determine the number of
                          children described in that paragraph''; and
                              (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``the
                          commander'' and all that follows through
                          ``Belgium'' and inserting ``the commanders of the
                          geographic combatant commands with jurisdiction
                          over the locations described in paragraph (2) of
                          subsection (a)''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``in Mons,
                    Belgium,''.
    SEC. 598. CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT
                            BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND
                            CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.

        (a) Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies
    That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department of
    Defense Civilian Employees.--
                (1) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of
            military dependent students.--Of the amount authorized to be
            appropriated for fiscal year 2025 by section 301 and available
            for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
            specified in the funding table in section 4301, $50,000,000
            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 (Public Law 109-163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b).
                (2) Local educational agency defined.--In this subsection,
            the term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary
            Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).

        (b) <<NOTE: Payments.>> Impact Aid for Children With Severe
    Disabilities.--
                (1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be appropriated
            for fiscal year 2025 pursuant to section 301 and available for
            operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities

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            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 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat.
            1654A-77; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Additional amount.--Of the
            amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
            pursuant to 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 use by the Secretary of Defense to make payments to local
            educational agencies determined by the Secretary to have higher
            concentrations of military children with severe disabilities.
                (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than March 31,
            2025, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees
            on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
            a briefing on the Department of Defense's evaluation of each
            local educational agency with higher concentrations of military
            children with severe disabilities and subsequent determination
            of the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive.
    SEC. 599. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164 note.>> TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
                            TEACHERS IN 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS OF THE
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall require
    each teacher in a 21st century school to undergo training in accordance
    with this section.
        (b) Content.--The training required under subsection (a) shall
    consist of specialized instruction to provide teachers with the skills
    necessary to effectively teach in a 21st century school environment,
    including instruction in--
                (1) understanding and using the physical space of a 21st
            century school classroom;
                (2) building the relationships necessary to succeed,
            including relationships with students and other teachers;
                (3) the curriculum and level of academic rigor necessary to
            increase student learning;
                (4) other skills necessary to support the academic
            achievement and social and emotional well being of students; and
                (5) such other topics as the Secretary and the Director
            determine appropriate.

        (c) Frequency.--The training required under subsection (a) shall be
    provided as follows:
                (1) In the case of a teacher who has been assigned to a 21st
            century school, but has not commenced teaching in such school,
            the training shall be provided before the teacher commences
            teaching in such school.
                (2) In the case of a teacher who previously taught in a 21st
            century school, but subsequently taught in a school that is not
            a 21st century school for one or more school years, such
            training shall be provided before the teacher resumes teaching
            in a 21st Century School.
                (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In the case of a teacher who is
            teaching in a 21st century school as of the date of the
            enactment of this Act, such training shall be provided not later
            than 180 days after such date of enactment.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1923]]

                (4) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In the case of a teacher who
            teaches in a 21st century school on an ongoing basis, and who
            previously received training under this subsection, such
            training shall be provided not less frequently than once every
            three years.

        (d) 21st Century School Defined.--In this section, the term ``21st
    century school'' means a school facility operated by the Department of
    Defense Education Activity that has been constructed or modernized
    pursuant to the 21st Century Schools Program of the Activity.
    SEC. 599A. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164 note.>> OVERSEAS TRANSFER PROGRAM
                              FOR EDUCATORS IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION
                              ACTIVITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Policy.>> In General.--Not later than December
    31, 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of
    the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall develop and
    implement a policy pursuant to which a teacher at an overseas DODEA
    school may transfer to a position at another overseas DODEA school,
    subject to such terms, conditions, and other requirements as the
    Secretary determines appropriate.

        (b) Overseas DODEA School Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``overseas DODEA school'' means a school that is--
                (1) operated by the Department of Defense Education
            Activity; and
                (2) located outside the United States.
    SEC. 599B. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164a note.>> PARENTAL RIGHT TO NOTICE
                              OF STUDENT NONPROFICIENCY IN READING OR
                              LANGUAGE ARTS.

        The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each elementary school
    operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity notifies the
    parents of any student enrolled in such school when the student does not
    score as grade-level proficient in reading or language arts at the end
    of the third grade based on the reading or language arts assessments
    administered under section 1111(b)(2)(B)(v)(I)(aa) of the Elementary and
    Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(v)(I)(aa)) or
    another assessment administered to all third grade students by such
    school.

               TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                  Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave

    Sec. 601. Reform of basic pay rates.
    Sec. 602. Policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body
               composition assessments.
    Sec. 603. Extension of parental leave to members of the Coast Guard
               Reserve.
    Sec. 604. Elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary
               heroism for members of the Army and Air Force who served
               during the Vietnam Era.
    Sec. 605. Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in
               grade O-9 or O-10 and retired in grade O-8.

                      Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

    Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
               authorities.
    Sec. 612. Increase in accession bonus for health professions scholarship
               and financial assistance program.
    Sec. 613. Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1924]]

                             Subtitle C--Allowances

    Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the
               Armed Forces: expansion of eligibility; increase of amount.
    Sec. 622. Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior
               enlisted members on sea duty.
    Sec. 623.  Reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-
               duty training and muster duty.
    Sec. 624. Expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or
               store privately owned vehicles.
    Sec. 625. Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for
               officers who transfer to the Space Force.
    Sec. 626. Travel and transportation allowances: prohibition of
               requirement of zero-emission vehicle.
    Sec. 627. Evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for
               subsistence.
    Sec. 628. Report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living allowances.

                    Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits

    Sec. 631. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from
               the death of a member of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 632. Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity
               claims.
    Sec. 633. Parent fees at military child development centers for child
               care employees.
    Sec. 634. Information regarding paternal engagement on website of
               Military OneSource.

                       Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters

    Sec. 641. Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic of
               China at commissary stores.
    Sec. 642. Sale of certain supplies of the Navy and Marine Corps to
               certain former members of the Coast Guard.

               Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings

    Sec. 651. Access to broadband internet access service for certain
               members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 652. Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government
               lodging program.
    Sec. 653. Promotion of tax preparation assistance programs.
    Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military
               installations of the Army.

                  Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave

    SEC. 601. <<NOTE: Effective date. 37 USC 203 note.>> REFORM OF
                            BASIC PAY RATES.

        Effective April 1, 2025, the rates of monthly basic pay for members
    of the uniformed services within each pay grade (and with years of
    service as computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code)
    are as follows:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1925]]

                                                  Commissioned Officers
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pay Grade.......................    2 Years or     Over 2 Years    Over 3 Years    Over 4 Years    Over 6 Years
                                            Less
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-8.............................   $13,380.00      $13,818.90      $14,109.30      $14,190.30      $14,553.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-7.............................   11,117.70       11,634.00       11,873.10       12,063.60       12,407.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-6.............................  8,430.90        9,261.90        9,870.00        9,870.00        9,907.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-5.............................  7,028.40        7,917.30        8,465.40        8,568.60        8,910.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-4.............................  6,064.20        7,019.70        7,488.90        7,592.40        8,027.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3.............................  5,331.60        6,044.10        6,522.60        7,112.40        7,453.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2.............................  4,606.80        5,246.70        6,042.90        6,247.20        6,375.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1.............................  3,998.40        4,161.90        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 8 Years    Over 10 Years   Over 12 Years   Over 14 Years   Over 16 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-8.............................   $15,159.30      $15,300.60      $15,876.30      $16,042.20      $16,538.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-7.............................  12,747.30       13,140.00       13,531.50       13,925.10       15,159.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-6.............................  10,332.30       10,388.70       10,388.70       10,979.10       12,022.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-5.............................  9,114.90        9,564.90        9,895.80        10,322.70       10,974.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-4.............................  8,493.60        9,075.00        9,526.20        9,840.60        10,020.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    O-3.............................  7,827.90        8,069.10        8,466.60        8,674.50        8,674.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2.............................  6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1.............................  5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 18 Years   Over 20 Years   Over 22 Years   Over 24 Years   Over 26 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-10............................  $0.00           $18,808.20      $18,808.20      $18,808.20      $18,808.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-9.............................  0.00            18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-8.............................   17,256.00      17,917.20        18,359.10      18,359.10       18,359.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-7.............................  16,202.10       16,202.10       16,202.10       16,202.10       16,285.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-6.............................  12,635.40       13,247.70       13,596.30        13,949.10      14,632.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-5.............................  11,285.10       11,592.30       11,940.90       11,940.90       11,940.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-4.............................  10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3.............................  8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2.............................  6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1.............................  5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 28 Years   Over 30 Years   Over 32 Years   Over 34 Years   Over 36 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    O-10............................  $18,808.20      $18,808.20      $18,808.20      $18,808.20      $18,808.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-9.............................  18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-8.............................  18,359.10       18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20       18,808.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-7.............................  16,285.50       16,611.00       16,611.00       16,611.00       16,611.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-6.............................   14,632.80      14,925.00       14,925.00       14,925.00       14,925.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-5.............................   11,940.90       11,940.90       11,940.90       11,940.90       11,940.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-4.............................  10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00       10,125.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3.............................  8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50        8,674.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2.............................   6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30        6,375.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1.............................   5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30        5,031.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 38 Years   Over 40 Years  ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-10............................  $18,808.20      $18,808.20      ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-9.............................   18,808.20       18,808.20      ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-8.............................   18,808.20       18,808.20      ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-7.............................  16,611.00       16,611.00       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-6.............................  14,925.00       14,925.00       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1928]]

    O-5.............................  11,940.90       11,940.90       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-4.............................  10,125.00       10,125.00       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3.............................   8,674.50        8,674.50       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2.............................  6,375.30        6,375.30        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O--1............................  5,031.30        5,031.30        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 Basic pay for officers in pay grades O-7 through O-10 may not exceed the rate of pay for level II of
      thePExecutive Schedule. This includes officers serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
      ofPStaff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
      CommandantPof the Marine Corps, Chief of Space Operations, Commandant of the Coast Guard, Chief of the
      NationalPGuard Bureau, or commander of a unified or specified combatant command (as defined in section 161(c)
      ofPtitle 10, United States Code).
    2 Basic pay for officers in pay grades O-6 and below may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of thePExecutive
      Schedule.
    3 This table does not apply to commissioned officers in pay grade O-1, O-2, or O-3 who have been cred-Pited with
      over 4 years of active-duty service as an enlisted member or warrant officer.

         Commissioned Officers With Over 4 Years of Active Duty Service as an Enlisted Member or Warrant Officer
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pay Grade.......................    2 Years or     Over 2 Years    Over 3 Years    Over 4 Years    Over 6 Years
                                            Less
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    <<NOTE: 90909096 Applicability.>>

    Applicabili
    ty.

        Commissioned Officers With Over 4 Years of Active Duty Service as an Enlisted Member or Warrant Officer--
                                                        Continued
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3E............................  $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $7,112.40       $7,453.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2E............................  0.00            0.00            0.00            6,247.20        6,375.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1E............................  0.00            0.00            0.00            5,031.30        5,372.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 8 Years    Over 10 Years   Over 12 Years   Over 14 Years   Over 16 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1929]]

    O-3E............................  $7,827.90       $8,069.10       $8,466.60       $8,802.60       $8,995.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2E............................  6,578.10        6,920.70        7,185.90        7,383.00        7,383.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1E............................  5,571.30        5,774.40        5,973.60        6,247.20        6,247.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 18 Years   Over 20 Years   Over 22 Years   Over 24 Years   Over 26 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3E............................  $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2E............................  7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1E............................  6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 28 Years   Over 30 Years   Over 32 Years   Over 34 Years   Over 36 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3E............................  $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70       $9,257.70
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2E............................  7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00        7,383.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1E............................  6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20        6,247.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 38 Years   Over 40 Years  ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-3E............................  $9,257.70       $9,257.70       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-2E............................  7,383.00        7,383.00        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    O-1E............................  6,247.20        6,247.20        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 This table applies to commissioned officers in the Reserve Component with more than 1,460 points asPan
      enlisted member, a warrant officer, or a warrant officer and an enlisted member, which are creditablePtoward
      reserve retirement.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1930]]

                                                    Warrant Officers
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pay Grade.......................    2 Years or     Over 2 Years    Over 3 Years    Over 4 Years    Over 6 Years
                                            Less
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-4.............................   $5,510.40       $5,926.80       $6,096.90       $6,264.30       $6,552.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-3.............................  5,032.20        5,241.30        5,457.00        5,526.90        5,752.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-2.............................  4,452.60        4,873.80        5,003.10        5,092.50        5,380.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-1.............................  3,908.10        4,329.30        4,442.10        4,681.20        4,963.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 8 Years    Over 10 Years   Over 12 Years   Over 14 Years   Over 16 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-4.............................   $6,838.20       $7,127.10       $7,560.90       $7,941.90       $8,304.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-3.............................  6,195.60        6,657.60        6,875.10        7,126.80        7,385.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-2.............................  5,829.60        6,052.50        6,271.20        6,539.10        6,748.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-1.............................  5,379.90        5,574.30        5,847.00        6,114.30        6,324.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 18 Years   Over 20 Years   Over 22 Years   Over 24 Years   Over 26 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-5.............................  $0.00            $9,797.40      $10,294.50      $10,665.00      $11,074.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-4.............................   8,601.60       8,891.10        9,315.60        9,664.80        10,062.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-3.............................  7,851.90        8,166.30        8,354.40        8,554.50        8,827.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-2.............................  6,937.80        7,164.60        7,313.70        7,431.90        7,431.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-1.............................  6,518.40        6,753.60        6,753.60        6,753.60        6,753.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 28 Years   Over 30 Years   Over 32 Years   Over 34 Years   Over 36 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-5.............................  $11,074.20      $11,628.90      $11,628.90      $12,209.40      $12,209.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-4.............................  10,062.90       10,263.60       10,263.60       10,263.60       10,263.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-3.............................  8,827.20        8,827.20        8,827.20        8,827.20        8,827.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-2.............................  7,431.90        7,431.90        7,431.90        7,431.90        7,431.90
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-1.............................  6,753.60        6,753.60        6,753.60        6,753.60        6,753.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 38 Years   Over 40 Years  ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-5.............................  $12,821.10      $12,821.10      ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-4.............................  10,263.60       10,263.60       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-3.............................  8,827.20        8,827.20        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-2.............................   7,431.90        7,431.90       ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    W-1.............................  6,753.60        6,753.60        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 Basic pay for warrant officers may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.

                                                    Enlisted Members
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pay Grade.......................    2 Years or     Over 2 Years    Over 3 Years    Over 4 Years    Over 6 Years
                                            Less
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-7.............................  $3,788.10       $4,134.30       $4,293.00       $4,502.10       $4,666.50
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-6.............................  3,276.60        3,606.00        3,765.00        3,919.80        4,080.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-5.............................  3,220.50        3,466.50        3,637.50        3,802.20        3,959.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-4.............................  3,027.30        3,182.10        3,354.90        3,524.70         3,675.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-3.............................  2,733.00         2,904.60       3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-2.............................  2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-1.............................  2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 8 Years    Over 10 Years   Over 12 Years   Over 14 Years   Over 16 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-9.............................  $0.00           $6,657.30       $6,807.90       $6,997.80       $7,221.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-8.............................   5,449.50       5,690.70        5,839.80        6,018.60        6,212.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-7.............................  4,947.60        5,106.30        5,387.10        5,621.40        5,781.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-6.............................  4,443.90        4,585.20        4,858.80        4,942.50        5,003.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-5.............................  4,142.40        4,234.50         4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-4.............................  3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-3.............................  3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-2.............................  2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-1.............................  2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 18 Years   Over 20 Years   Over 22 Years   Over 24 Years   Over 26 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-9.............................  $7,447.80       $7,808.40       $8,114.70       $8,436.00       $8,928.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-8.............................  6,561.90        6,739.20        7,040.70        7,207.80        7,619.40
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-7.............................  5,951.10        6,017.10        6,238.20        6,356.70        6,808.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-6.............................  5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-5.............................  4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-4.............................  3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-3.............................  3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-2.............................  2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-1.............................  2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 28 Years   Over 30 Years   Over 32 Years   Over 34 Years   Over 36 Years
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-9.............................  $8,928.60       $9,374.10       $9,374.10       $9,843.30       $9,843.30
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-8.............................  7,619.40        7,772.10        7,772.10        7,772.10        7,772.10
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-7.............................  6,808.80        6,808.80        6,808.80        6,808.80        6,808.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-6.............................  5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80        5,074.80
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-5.............................  4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70        4,259.70
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-4.............................  3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60        3,675.60
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-3.............................  3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00        3,081.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-2.............................  2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20        2,599.20
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-1.............................  2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00        2,319.00
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Over 38 Years   Over 40 Years  ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-9.............................  $10,336.50      $10,336.50      ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-8.............................  7,772.10        7,772.10        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-7.............................  6,808.80        6,808.80        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-6.............................  5,074.80        5,074.80        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-5.............................  4,259.70        4,259.70        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-4.............................  3,675.60        3,675.60        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-3.............................  3,081.00        3,081.00        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-2.............................  2,599.20        2,599.20        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-1.............................  2,319.00        2,319.00        ..............  ..............  ..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 Basic pay for enlisted members may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.
    2 Subject to the preceding footnote, the rate of basic pay for noncommissioned officers serving as Ser-Pgeant
      Major of the Army, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy or Coast Guard, Chief Master SergeantPof the Air
      Force, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, SeniorP Enlisted Advisor
      to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief ofPthe National Guard
      Bureau, basic pay for this grade is $10,758.00 per month, regardless of cumulativePyears of service under
      section 205 of title 37, United States Code.
    3 In the case of members in pay grade E-1 who have served fewer than 4 months on active duty, thePrate of basic
      pay is $2,144.10.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1936]]

    SEC. 602. POLICY ON POSTPARTUM PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS AND BODY
                            COMPOSITION ASSESSMENTS.

        Section 701(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the
    matter preceding paragraph (1),
                (1) by striking ``gives birth while on active duty'' and
            inserting ``, while on active duty, gives birth, loses a
            pregnancy, or has a stillbirth,''; and
                (2) by striking ``such birth'' and inserting ``such birth,
            loss of pregnancy, or stillbirth''.
    SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF PARENTAL LEAVE TO MEMBERS OF THE COAST
                            GUARD RESERVE.

        (a) Extension.--Section 711 of chapter 40 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended, in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph
    (1), by striking ``is a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
    Force, or Space Force who''.
        (b) Technical Corrections.--Such section--
                (1) is further amended, in subsection (a)(2)--
                        (A) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' each place it
                    appears and inserting ``paragraph (1)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)--
                              (i) by striking ``clause (i)'' and inserting
                          ``subparagraph (A)''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``.;'' and inserting a
                          period; and
                (2) is redesignated as section 710a <<NOTE: 10 USC
            710a, prec. 701.>> of such chapter of such title.

        (c) <<NOTE: 10 USC 711 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2025.
    SEC. 604. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON ADDITIONAL RETIRED PAY FOR
                            EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM FOR MEMBERS OF THE
                            ARMY AND AIR FORCE WHO SERVED DURING THE
                            VIETNAM ERA.

        Title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in section 1402(f)(2), by striking ``The amount'' and
            inserting ``Except in the case of a member who served during the
            Vietnam Era (as that term is defined in section 12731 of this
            title), the amount'';
                (2) in section 7361(a)(2), by inserting ``(except in the
            case of a member who served during the Vietnam Era, as that term
            is defined in section 12731 of this title)'' after ``based'';
            and
                (3) in section 9361(a)(2), by inserting ``(except in the
            case of a member who served during the Vietnam Era, as that term
            is defined in section 12731 of this title)'' after ``based''.
    SEC. 605. CALCULATION OF RETIRED PAY FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS WHO
                            SERVED IN GRADE O-9 OR O-10 AND RETIRED IN
                            GRADE O-8.

        Section 1407(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(4) Special rule for officers who served in grade o-9 or
            o-10 and retired in grade o-8.--In the case of an officer who
            served in the temporary grade of O-9 or O-10 and received a
            conditional or final retirement in the permanent grade of O-8
            pursuant to section 1370 or 1370a of this title, the retired pay
            base or retainer pay shall be the lower of--
                        ``(A) the amount determined under subsection (c) or
                    (d), as applicable; or

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1937]]

                        ``(B) the amount determined under section 1406 of
                    this title, as if the officer first became a member of a
                    uniformed service before September 8, 1980.''.

                      Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

    SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL
                            PAY AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.--Section 910(g) of title
    37, United States Code, relating to income replacement payments for
    reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent
    mobilization for active duty service, is amended by striking ``December
    31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
        (b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--The
    following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025'':
                (1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer candidate
            accession program.
                (2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education
            loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected
            Reserve.

        (c) Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.--Section 333(i) of
    title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``December 31,
    2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
        (d) Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay,
    Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--The following sections of title
    37, United States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2024''
    and inserting ``December 31, 2025'':
                (1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for
            enlisted members.
                (2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for
            officers.
                (3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive
            pay and bonus authorities for officers.
                (4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive
            pay authorities for officers in health professions.
                (5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for cadets
            and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training
            Corps.
                (6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.
                (7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special
            duty pay.
                (8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or
            proficiency bonus.
                (9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for
            members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to
            high priority units.

        (e) Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic
    Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered by a
            major disaster declaration or containing an installation
            experiencing an influx of military personnel, by striking
            ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1938]]

                (2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual
            housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20 percent,
            by striking ``September 30, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
            2025''.
    SEC. 612. INCREASE IN ACCESSION BONUS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
                            SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
                            PROGRAM.

         Section 2128(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``$20,000'' and inserting ``$100,000''.
    SEC. 613. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SKILL PROFICIENCY BONUS AMOUNT.

        Section 353(c)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``$12,000'' and inserting ``$55,000''.

                             Subtitle C--Allowances

    SEC. 621. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN
                            THE ARMED FORCES: EXPANSION OF
                            ELIGIBILITY; INCREASE OF AMOUNT.

        (a) Eligibility.--Section 402b of title 37, United States Code, is
    amended, in subsection (b)(2)--
                (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                        (A) by striking ``(A)'';
                        (B) by striking ``150 percent'' and inserting ``200
                    percent''; and
                        (C) by striking ``; or'' and inserting ``; and'';
                    and
                (2) by striking subparagraph (B).

        (b) Amount.--Such section is further amended, in subsection
    (c)(1)(A), by striking ``150 percent (or, in the case of a member
    described in subsection (b)(2)(B), 200 percent)'' and inserting ``200
    percent''.
    SEC. 622. AUTHORITY TO PAY BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING TO JUNIOR
                            ENLISTED MEMBERS ON SEA DUTY.

        Section 403(f)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraphs (B),
            (C), and (D),'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C),'';
                (2) in subparagraph (B)--
                        (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``pay grade
                    E-4 or E-5'' and inserting ``a pay grade below E-6'';
                    and
                        (B) in the second sentence, by striking ``for
                    members serving in pay grades E-4 and E-5''; and
                (3) by striking subparagraph (D).
    SEC. 623. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO TRAVEL FOR
                            INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING AND MUSTER DUTY.

        (a) In General.--Section 452 of title 37, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(j) Travel for Inactive-duty Training and Muster Duty.--(1) If a
    member of the uniformed services travels more than 50 miles from the
    member's permanent residence (as established under paragraph (2)) for
    training described in paragraph (9) of subsection (b) or duty described
    in paragraph (10) of that subsection, the member shall be provided, in
    the form of actual expenses, in-kind, or a combination thereof--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1939]]

                ``(A) actual and necessary expenses of travel and
            transportation for, or in connection with, such travel; and
                ``(B) meals, incidentals, and expenses related to such
            travel, to the same extent specified in regulations prescribed
            under section 464 of this title for a member on official travel.

        ``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the permanent residence of a
    member--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> shall be established not later
            than 30 days after the date on which the permanent duty
            assignment of the member begins; and
                ``(B) may not be re-established until after the member
            receives subsequent orders for a permanent change of assignment.

        ``(3) In the case of a member whose permanent residence changes
    after the date described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) and before
    the member receives orders described in subparagraph (B) of such
    paragraph, the Secretary concerned may provide the member expenses
    described in paragraph (1) or such other reimbursement as the Secretary
    determines appropriate if the member travels more than 50 miles from the
    new permanent residence of the member for training described in
    paragraph (9) of subsection (b) or duty described in paragraph (10) of
    such subsection.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 37 USC 452 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall apply to travel on or after January 1, 2027.

        (c) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
    containing the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> The estimated marginal cost of
            the amendment made by subsection (a) to the Department of
            Defense, disaggregated by reserve component.
                (2) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> The estimated total number of
            members of the Armed Forces who would be affected by such
            amendment.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Any recommended change to
            such amendment in order to improve efficacy or implementation.
                (4) Any other matter that the Secretary determines
            appropriate.
    SEC. 624. EXPANSION OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE TO MOVE
                            OR STORE PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES.

        Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended, in
    subsection (c)--
                (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(but not to exceed one
            privately owned vehicle per member household)''; and
                (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``a privately owned
            vehicle'' and inserting ``privately owned vehicles''.
    SEC. 625. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PAY ONE-TIME UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
                            FOR OFFICERS WHO TRANSFER TO THE SPACE
                            FORCE.

        Subsection (d)(1) of section 606 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
    283; 37 U.S.C. 416 note) is amended by striking ``ending on September
    30, 2025'' and inserting ``ending on the last day of the transition
    period as defined in section 1731 of the Space Force Personnel
    Management Act (title XVII of Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 20001
    note)''.

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    SEC. 626. <<NOTE: 37 USC 464 note.>> TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
                            ALLOWANCES: PROHIBITION OF REQUIREMENT OF
                            ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE.

        (a) In General.--The Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed
    Services may not require that travel or transportation be in a zero-
    emission vehicle in order to be eligible a travel or transportation
    allowance.
        (b) Rule of Construction.--This section shall not be construed to
    prohibit the payment of such an allowance in the case of a member of the
    uniformed services who uses a zero-emission vehicle for travel or
    transportation that--
                (1) the member owns; or
                (2) is provided to such member by a rental company.
    SEC. 627. EVALUATION OF THE RATES OF THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
                            SUBSISTENCE.

         <<NOTE: Reports.>> Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and House of Representatives a report containing the evaluation of the
    Secretary of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence under
    section 402 of title 37, United States Code. Elements of such report
    shall include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The determination of the
            Secretary whether such rates are sufficient.
                (2) Other factors that could be used to determine such
            rates, including--
                        (A) the number of dependents a member of the
                    uniformed services has;
                        (B) whether the member has access to fresh fruits,
                    vegetables, dairy products, and meat;
                        (C) whether the member has access to healthy food;
                    and
                        (D) the local costs of food, including at
                    commissaries operated by the Secretary under chapter 147
                    of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> The recommendations of the
            Secretary whether, and how, such rates may be improved.
    SEC. 628. REPORT REGARDING THE CALCULATION OF COST-OF-LIVING
                            ALLOWANCES.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and House of Representatives a report regarding the CONUS COLA and
    OCONUS COLA. Such report shall include the following elements:
                (1) The factors used to calculate the CONUS COLA and OCONUS
            COLA.
                (2) An explanation of how the factors described in paragraph
            (1) are determined.
                (3) An explanation of how the CONUS COLA and OCONUS COLA may
            be adjusted, including--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Timelines.>> timelines for such an
                    adjustment;
                        (B) bases for such an adjustment; and
                        (C) the relationship between CONUS COLA and OCONUS
                    COLA.
                (4) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> The evaluation of the Secretary
            whether the surveys used to collect data from members to
            calculate the CONUS COLA and OCONUS COLA are effective.

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                (5) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> The evaluation of the Secretary
            whether the calculation of the CONUS COLA and OCONUS COLA is
            effective.
                (6) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> The assessment of the Secretary
            whether the calculation of the CONUS COLA or OCONUS COLA should
            include additional factors, including--
                        (A) the number of dependents a member has;
                        (B) vicinity and commissary costs;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> the reimbursement of
                    expenses (including tolls and taxes) incurred by a
                    member based on the duty station of such member;
                        (D) remoteness;
                        (E) hardship;
                        (F) loss of spousal income;
                        (G) the unavailability of goods or services in the
                    vicinity of a duty station; and
                        (H) any other factor that the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``CONUS COLA'' means the cost-of-living
            allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services under
            section 403b of title 37, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``OCONUS COLA'' means a cost-of-living
            allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services on the
            basis that--
                        (A) the member is assigned to a permanent duty
                    station located outside the continental United States;
                    or
                        (B) the dependents of such member reside outside the
                    continental United States but not in the vicinity of the
                    permanent duty station of such member.

                    Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits

    SEC. 631. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS THAT ARISE
                            FROM THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE ARMED
                            FORCES.

        (a) Death Gratuity.--Section 1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by striking ``for a period of more than 13 days''.
        (b) Recovery, Care, and Disposition of Remains.--Section 1481(a) of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new paragraph:
                ``(11) Any person not otherwise covered by this section
            whose death entitles a survivor of such person to a death
            gratuity under section 1475 of this title.''.

        (c) Eligibility for Assistance From a Casualty Assistance Officer.--
    Section 633 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 1475 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and''
                          and inserting a semicolon;
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
                          period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following new
                          subparagraph:

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                ``(C) an individual not described in subparagraph (A) or (B)
            who is entitled to a death gratuity under section 1475 of title
            10, United States Code.'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) by striking ``spouses and dependents''
                          each place it appears and inserting ``survivors'';
                          and
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                          ``spouses and other dependents of deceased
                          members'' and inserting ``such survivors''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``the spouse and other
            dependents of a deceased member of the Armed Forces'' and
            inserting ``such a survivor''.

        (d) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1475 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made
    by this section shall apply to a death that occurs on or after the date
    of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 632. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MINOR SURVIVORS TO FILE DEATH
                            GRATUITY CLAIMS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1480 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods.>> In the case of a claim for
    a death gratuity under this chapter by an individual who is younger than
    21 years of age on the date of the death with respect to which the claim
    is made, the individual shall file the claim with the Secretary of
    Defense not later than the later of--
                ``(1) the date that is three years after the individual
            reaches 21 years of age; or
                ``(2) the date that is six years after the date of the death
            with respect to which the claim is made.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1480 note.>> Applicability.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) applies to claims filed with respect to deaths
    occurring on or after on January 1, 2025.
    SEC. 633. PARENT FEES AT MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS FOR
                            CHILD CARE EMPLOYEES.

        Section 1793 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
    subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsections:
        ``(d) Child Care Employee Discount.--In order to support recruitment
    and retention initiatives, the Secretary of Defense shall charge reduced
    fees for the attendance, at a military child development center, of the
    children of a child care employee as follows:
                ``(1) For the first child, no fee.
                ``(2) For each other child, a fee equal to or less than a
            fee discounted under subsection (c).

        ``(e) Prohibition of Concurrent Discounts.--A family may not receive
    discounts under subsections (c) and (d) concurrently.''.
    SEC. 634. INFORMATION REGARDING PATERNAL ENGAGEMENT ON WEBSITE OF
                            MILITARY ONESOURCE.

        Section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is amended, in
    subsection (b)--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (16) as
            paragraphs (12) through (17), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting, after paragraph (10), the following new
            paragraph (11):
                ``(11) Programs that encourage paternal engagement with the
            family.''.

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                       Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters

    SEC. 641. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF GARLIC FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
                            OF CHINA AT COMMISSARY STORES.

        (a) In General.--Section 2484 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(l) Prohibition on Sale of Garlic From People's Republic of
    China.--The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the sale at any
    commissary store of fresh or chilled garlic--
                ``(1) classified under subheading 0703.20.00 of the
            Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; and
                ``(2) that originated from, or was processed in, the
            People's Republic of China.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2484 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
    SEC. 642. SALE OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TO
                            CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD.

        Section 8803 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
    ``, or the Space Force'' and inserting ``, the Space Force, or the Coast
    Guard''.

               Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings

    SEC. 651. ACCESS TO BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE FOR CERTAIN
                            MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 134 of title 10, United
    States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2251.>> is amended by adding at the
    end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2265. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2265.>> Access to broadband internet
                      access service for certain members of the armed
                      forces

        ``The Secretary of a military department may provide, to a member of
    the armed forces who resides in military unaccompanied housing (as
    defined in section 2871 of this title) within the United States,
    broadband internet access service, at no cost to such member.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: Policy. 10 USC 2265 note.>> Guidance.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
    shall issue policy and guidance for implementation of section 2265 of
    title 10, United States Code, as added by this section, that--
                (1) meets or exceeds any speed benchmark established for
            broadband internet access service by the Federal Communications
            Commission under section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of
            1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302);
                (2) maximizes access to such service in individual rooms and
            spaces; and
                (3) allows reasonable internet access, subject to
            appropriate restrictions applicable to other internet access
            provided by the Secretary to members of the Armed Forces.

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    SEC. 652. EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FROM
                            GOVERNMENT LODGING PROGRAM.

        Section 914(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-
    291; 5 U.S.C. 5911 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
            ``2029''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) Briefings required.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later
                    than February 1, 2025, and annually thereafter through
                    February 1, 2030, the Secretary shall brief the
                    congressional defense committees on the exclusion under
                    paragraph (1) from the requirements of a Government
                    lodging program carried out under subsection (a).
                        ``(B) Elements.--Each briefing required by
                    subparagraph (A) shall include, for the year preceding
                    the briefing, the following:
                              ``(i) A description of the instances in which
                          the exclusion under paragraph (1) was used.
                              ``(ii) A description of the lodging used under
                          that exclusion.
                              ``(iii) <<NOTE: Statement.>> A statement of
                          the difference in cost between lodging used under
                          that exclusion and lodging provided under a
                          Government lodging program carried out under
                          subsection (a) in each location where lodging
                          under the exclusion was used.
                              ``(iv) Such other matters as the Secretary
                          considers relevant.''.
    SEC. 653. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 1030.>> PROMOTION OF TAX
                            PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Notice.>> In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that each member of a covered Armed Force receives, not later
    than March 1 of each year, via email or other electronic means, a notice
    regarding the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance
    programs furnished by the Secretary.

        (b) Report.--Not later than six months after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
    regarding the rates of participation by members of the covered Armed
    Forces in the programs described in subsection (a).
        (c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    or Space Force.
    SEC. 654. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1060a note.>> PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE
                            ACCESS TO FOOD ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
                            OF THE ARMY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall implement a pilot
    program to increase access to food on military installations of the Army
    for members of the Army who reside on such military installations.
        (b) Access.--Food made available under the program under this
    section shall be accessible with a common access card (or other means
    determined appropriate by the Secretary) at dining

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    facilities, commissaries, exchanges, restaurants, and other locations
    where such members can obtain food.
        (c) Termination.--The pilot program under this section shall
    terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
    the implementation of the program under this section. Such briefing
    shall include the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> The milestones and timeline to
            complete such implementation.
                (2) Resources, including software, hardware, and personnel,
            necessary for such implementation.
                (3) A description of potential barriers to implementation of
            the program, particularly for remote or rural military
            installations, or installations located in geographic areas with
            limited access to food.
                (4) <<NOTE: Policies. Regulations.>> Policies or regulations
            of the Department of the Army that the Secretary determines
            necessary for such implementation.
                (5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations of the
            Secretary regarding legislation necessary for such
            implementation.

                        TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                  Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits

    Sec. 701. Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
               Prime.
    Sec. 702. Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE
               pharmacy benefits program for certain dependents enrolled in
               TRICARE Prime Remote program.
    Sec. 703. TRICARE program: waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE
               Prime for certain care in a military medical treatment
               facility.
    Sec. 704. Extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to
               the TRICARE dental program.
    Sec. 705. Program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in
               pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 706. Guidance on authority to provide travel and transportation
               allowances for specialty care under exceptional
               circumstances.
    Sec. 707. Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program.
    Sec. 708. Prohibition of coverage under TRICARE program of certain
               medical procedures for children that could result in
               sterilization.
    Sec. 709. Demonstration program on cryopreservation and storage of
               gametes of certain members of the Armed Forces.

                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    Sec. 711. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation of
               certain non-Department of Defense health care providers.
    Sec. 712. Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority
               for certain health care providers.
    Sec. 713. Licensure requirement for certain health care professionals
               providing certain examinations to members of the reserve
               components.
    Sec. 714. Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network
               providers providing mental health services to members of the
               Armed Forces and certain family members.
    Sec. 715. Expansion of recognition by the Defense Health Agency of
               certifying bodies for physicians.
    Sec. 716. Waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical
               treatment facilities.
    Sec. 717. Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians
               treated in military medical treatment facilities.
    Sec. 718. Retention of health care providers: surveys; briefing;
               reports.

                  Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health

    Sec. 721. Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain
               Injury and Brain Health as program of record.

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    Sec. 722. Brain health and trauma program.
    Sec. 723. Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 724. Blast overpressure and traumatic brain injury oversight
               strategy and action plan.
    Sec. 725. Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure
               exposure.

           Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters

    Sec. 731. Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical
               malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services.
    Sec. 732. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of the
               uniformed services.
    Sec. 733. Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 734. Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the
               Department of Defense for acute radiation syndrome and
               thermal burns.
    Sec. 735. Establishment of Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program.
    Sec. 736. Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and
               suicide prevention programs and activities of the Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 737. Study of immune response and other effects on members of the
               Armed Forces regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
    Sec. 738. Annual report on recruitment delays relating to medical
               conditions.
    Sec. 739. Plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to safe,
               high-quality pharmaceuticals.
    Sec. 740. Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve reserve
               component recruits with certain medical conditions.

                  Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits

    SEC. 701. ACCESS TO SPECIALTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE UNDER TRICARE
                            PRIME.

        Section 704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Access to Specialty Behavioral Health Care.--
                ``(1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall continuously monitor
            the ability of beneficiaries under TRICARE Prime to receive an
            appointment for specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
            Prime within the access standards established under subsection
            (b)(2)(B) for such health care.
                ``(2) Expansion of behavioral health accreditation
            standards.--
                        ``(A) Determinations.--The Secretary shall expand
                    required behavioral health accreditation standards in a
                    State if the Secretary makes the following
                    determinations:
                              ``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Access to
                          specialty behavioral health care in that State
                          fails to meet the access standards established
                          under subsection (b)(2)(B) for more than 12
                          consecutive months.
                              ``(ii) The expanded accreditation standards
                          are adequate to ensure quality of care.
                        ``(B) State credentials.--The Secretary may include
                    in expanded behavioral health accreditation standards
                    under subparagraph (A) appropriate credentials issued by
                    State-level organizations.
                        ``(C) Briefings.--If the Secretary expands
                    behavioral health accreditation standards under
                    subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
                    of Representatives

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                    a briefing on such expansion, including how such
                    expansion affects access to specialty behavioral health
                    care.
                        ``(D) Notifications.--If the Secretary makes a
                    determination under clause (i) of subparagraph (A), but
                    does not make a determination under clause (ii) of such
                    subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
                    of Representatives a notice explaining both such
                    determinations.
                ``(3) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary under
            this subsection shall terminate on January 1, 2028.''.
    SEC. 702. REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF COST-SHARING AMOUNTS UNDER
                            TRICARE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR
                            CERTAIN DEPENDENTS ENROLLED IN TRICARE
                            PRIME REMOTE PROGRAM.

        Section 1074g(a)(6) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(D) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), the Secretary
    may selectively waive or reduce cost-sharing amounts under this
    subsection for a dependent of a member of the uniformed services
    described in section 1074(c)(3)(B) of this title if the dependent is
    enrolled in the TRICARE Prime Remote program and accompanies the member
    to the duty assignment of the member at the expense of the Federal
    Government.''.
    SEC. 703. TRICARE PROGRAM: WAIVER OF REFERRAL REQUIREMENT UNDER
                            TRICARE PRIME FOR CERTAIN CARE IN A
                            MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITY.

        Section 1095f(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``The Secretary''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

        ``(B) The Secretary shall waive the referral requirement in
    paragraph (1) in the case of a member of the armed forces serving on
    active duty who seeks to obtain any of the following kinds of care in a
    military medical treatment facility:
                ``(i) Physical therapy.
                ``(ii) Nutritional.
                ``(iii) Audiological.
                ``(iv) Optometric.
                ``(v) Podiatric.''.
    SEC. 704. EXTENSION OF EFFECTIVE DATE REGARDING CERTAIN
                            IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRICARE DENTAL
                            PROGRAM.

        (a) Extension.--Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by striking ``January 1, 2026'' each place it appears and
    inserting ``January 1, 2027''.
        (b) Rulemaking; Briefing.--Section 701 of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263; 10 U.S.C. 1076a note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1,
                    2025'' and inserting ``January 1, 2026''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``January 1,
                    2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``and 2026'' and
            inserting ``2026, and 2027''.

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    SEC. 705. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> PROGRAM TO PREVENT PERINATAL
                            MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS IN PREGNANT AND
                            POSTPARTUM MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall carry out a
    program to improve clinical and nonclinical services targeting mental
    health conditions in pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces
    and spouses of members during the perinatal period.
        (b) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the program under
    subsection (a) includes the following:
                (1) Access to support resources during the perinatal period,
            including--
                        (A) identification of symptoms of perinatal mental
                    health conditions, brief intervention by primary care
                    providers, referral to care, and treatment;
                        (B) targeted nonmedical counseling services through
                    the Department of Defense Military and Family Life
                    Counseling Program of the Office of Military Family
                    Readiness Policy under section 1781 of title 10, United
                    States Code;
                        (C) existing parenting resiliency programs of the
                    military departments;
                        (D) adherence to clinical practice guidelines in
                    military medical treatment facilities in support of
                    members of the uniformed services and dependents with a
                    diagnosed mental health condition requiring clinical
                    intervention, including through primary care services
                    and women's health clinics, in collaboration with
                    behavioral health services; and
                        (E) prenatal and postnatal support programs at
                    military medical treatment facilities that provide group
                    counseling modeled after best clinical practices, such
                    as the Centering Pregnancy program.
                (2) <<NOTE: Process.>> A process for informing pregnant and
            postpartum members of the Armed Forces and spouses of members of
            nonmedical and clinical support services during the perinatal
            period.
                (3) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> A communications strategy to
            increase awareness of the services available under the program.

        (c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives a report on the program under subsection (a) that
    includes the following:
                (1) A description of the range of activities included in the
            program and data assessing the effectiveness or shortcomings of
            such activities.
                (2) How resources are allocated for the purpose of
            establishing and maintaining perinatal support programs at
            military medical treatment facilities.
                (3) Measurements for adherence to evidence-based protocols
            at military medical treatment facilities with respect to
            identifying potential mental health issues.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Assessment of current training and
            credentials required for health care providers providing
            perinatal services and consideration for further certifications,
            such as the Perinatal Mental Health Certification.

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                (5) Feasibility and advisability of adding specialized
            perinatal mental health support services via a helpline through
            Military One Source.
                (6) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations for
            administrative or legislative changes to improve the
            effectiveness of the program.

        (d) Perinatal Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``perinatal
    period'' means the period beginning with pregnancy through one year
    following childbirth.
    SEC. 706. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 1074i note.>> GUIDANCE ON
                            AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AND
                            TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR SPECIALTY
                            CARE UNDER EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

        Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance with respect to the
    authority of the Secretary under section 1074i(b) of title 10, United
    States Code.
    SEC. 707. CONTRACEPTION COVERAGE PARITY UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.

        (a) Pharmacy Benefits Program.--Section 1074g(a)(6) of title 10,
    United States Code, as amended by section 702, is further amended by
    adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
        ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), the cost-
    sharing amount under this subsection for any prescription contraceptive
    on the uniform formulary provided through a retail pharmacy described in
    paragraph (2)(E)(ii) or through the national mail-order pharmacy program
    is $0.''.
        (b) TRICARE Select.--Section 1075(f) of such title is amended--
                (1) by striking the heading and inserting ``Other Exceptions
            to Cost-sharing Requirements'';
                (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A beneficiary enrolled'';
            and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

        ``(2)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the
    cost-sharing amount under this section for any beneficiary enrolled in
    TRICARE Select for a service described in subparagraph (B) that is
    provided by a network provider is $0.
        ``(B) A service described in this subparagraph is any contraceptive
    method approved, cleared, or authorized under section 505, 510(k),
    513(f)(2), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
    355, 360(k), 360c(f)(2), 360e), any contraceptive care (including with
    respect to insertion, removal, and follow up), any sterilization
    procedure, or any patient education or counseling service provided in
    connection with any such contraceptive, care, or procedure.''.
        (c) TRICARE Prime.--Section 1075a of such title is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Prohibition on Cost-sharing for Certain Services.--(1)(A)
    Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the cost-sharing
    amount under this section for any beneficiary enrolled in TRICARE Prime
    for a service described in subparagraph (B) that is provided under
    TRICARE Prime is $0.
        ``(B) A service described in this subparagraph is any contraceptive
    method approved, cleared, or authorized under section 505, 510(k),
    513(f)(2), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
    355, 360(k), 360c(f)(2), 360e), any contraceptive care (including with
    respect to insertion, removal, and follow up), any sterilization
    procedure, or any patient education or counseling

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    service provided in connection with any such contraceptive, care, or
    procedure.''.
        (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 55 of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) Paragraph (4) of section 1075(c) is--
                        (A) transferred to subsection (f), as amended by
                    subsection (b) of this section;
                        (B) inserted after paragraph (2); and
                        (C) redesignated as paragraph (3).
                (2) Paragraph (4) of section 1075a(a) is--
                        (A) transferred to subsection (d), as added by
                    subsection (c) of this section;
                        (B) inserted after paragraph (1); and
                        (C) redesignated as paragraph (2).
    SEC. 708. PROHIBITION OF COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM OF CERTAIN
                            MEDICAL PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN THAT COULD
                            RESULT IN STERILIZATION.

        Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(20) Medical interventions for the treatment of gender
            dysphoria that could result in sterilization may not be provided
            to a child under the age of 18.''.
    SEC. 709. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1074d note.>> DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON
                            CRYOPRESERVATION AND STORAGE OF GAMETES OF
                            CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Reimbursement.>> Demonstration Program.--Not
    later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall carry out a demonstration program to
    reimburse covered members for expenses incurred in the retrieval,
    testing, cryopreservation, shipping, and storage of gametes of such
    covered members in a private storage facility determined appropriate by
    the Secretary.

        (b) Elements.--
                (1) Amount of reimbursement.--A covered member participating
            in the demonstration program shall receive not more than the
            following amounts per year:
                        (A) $500 in the case of a member who preserves
                    sperm.
                        (B) $10,000 in the case of a member who preserves
                    eggs.
                (2) Information.--
                        (A) Providers.--The Secretary shall provide to a
                    covered member participating in the demonstration
                    program information regarding providers of services
                    described in subsection (a) located near the covered
                    member.
                        (B) Promotion.--The Secretary shall promote the
                    demonstration program to covered members in the course
                    of annual health examinations and pre-deployment
                    screenings.
                (3) Use of military medical treatment facilities.--The
            Secretary shall encourage the use of military medical treatment
            facilities that offer services described in subsection (a) to
            provide services under the demonstration program.

        (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.>> publish in the
            Federal Register the date on which the Secretary will commence
            carrying out the demonstration program; and

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                (2) carry out the demonstration program for a three-year
            period beginning on such date.

        (d) No Liability or Contractual Obligation.--The United States shall
    not be--
                (1) considered a party to any agreement between a covered
            member who participates in the demonstration program and a
            private gamete storage facility; or
                (2) responsible for the management of gametes cryopreserved
            or stored for which a covered member receives reimbursement
            under such demonstration program.

        (e) Advanced Medical Directive.--A covered member who participates
    in the demonstration program shall complete an advanced medical
    directive that specifies how gametes preserved under the demonstration
    program shall be handled upon the death of such covered member.
        (f) Reports; Briefings.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> Initial report.--Not
            later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
            the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
            of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report
            containing a plan to implement the demonstration program.
                (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the Secretary
            commences carrying out the demonstration program, the Secretary
            shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
            and the House of Representatives a report on the demonstration
            program. Such report shall include the following:
                        (A) Usage by covered members.
                        (B) Demographics of participating covered members.
                        (C) Costs of services to participating covered
                    members.
                        (D) The feasibility of expanding the demonstration
                    program.
                        (E) The feasibility of making the demonstration
                    program permanent.
                        (F) Other information determined appropriate by the
                    Secretary.
                (3) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefings.--Not later
            than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
            annually thereafter for the duration of the demonstration
            program, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional
            defense committees a briefing on--
                        (A) the design, use, and costs of the demonstration
                    project; and
                        (B) any other observations of the Secretary with
                    respect to the demonstration project, such as the
                    effects of the demonstration project on recruitment and
                    retention.

        (g) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of a covered
            Armed Force serving on active duty--
                        (A) who has received orders (including deployment
                    orders) for duty for which the member may receive
                    hazardous duty pay under section 351 of title 37, United
                    States Code;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Determination. Time period.>> whom the
                    Secretary determines is likely to receive such orders in
                    the next 120 days;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Time period.>> who will, under orders,
                    be geographically separated from a spouse, domestic
                    partner, or dating partner for a period of not less than
                    180 days, including sea duty; or

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                        (D) whose application to participate in the
                    demonstration program is approved by the Secretary.
                (2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                (3) The term ``deployment'' has the meaning given such term
            in section 991(b) of title 10, United States Code.

                     Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

    SEC. 711. IDENTIFICATION IN PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS OF AFFILIATION
                            OF CERTAIN NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                            HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

        Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    1071.>> is amended by inserting after section 1091 the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 1091a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1091a.>> Identification in patient
                        medical records of affiliation of certain non-
                        Department of Defense health care providers

        ``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
    medical records of the Department of Defense include the organizational
    affiliation of any independent health care contractor identified in such
    medical records.
        ``(b) Independent Health Care Contractor Defined.--In this section,
    the term `independent health care contractor' means a health care
    provider who meets the following criteria:
                ``(1) The health care provider is a nonpersonal services
            contractor, or an employee of such a contractor, pursuant to
            subpart 37.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or other
            applicable regulation.
                ``(2) The health care provider provides health care services
            under this chapter in any military medical treatment facility
            (as defined in section 1073c(i) of this title) or other location
            under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, including an
            operational clinic.''.
    SEC. 712. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION
                            AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE
                            PROVIDERS.

        Section 1599c(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2025'' both places it appears and inserting
    ``December 31, 2030''.
    SEC. 713. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE
                            PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING CERTAIN
                            EXAMINATIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE
                            COMPONENTS.

        Section 1094(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``an examination or assessment under section 10206 of this
    title or'' after ``not covered under section 1091 of this title who is
    providing''.
    SEC. 714. HEALTH CARE LICENSURE PORTABILITY FOR TRICARE NETWORK
                            PROVIDERS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
                            TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CERTAIN
                            FAMILY MEMBERS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1094(d) of title 10, United States Code, as
    amended by section 713, is further amended--

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                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (2) or (3)''
            and inserting ``paragraph (2), (3), or (4)''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

        ``(4) To the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the
    Secretary for the purpose of assuring the availability of high-quality
    mental health care services to members of the armed forces and
    dependents entitled to health care under section 1076 of this title, a
    health care professional referred to in paragraph (1) as being described
    in this paragraph is a mental health provider providing care through a
    network under the TRICARE program who--
                ``(A) has a current license to practice as a mental health
            care professional;
                ``(B) is providing tele-mental health care services to
            members of the armed forces or such dependents; and
                ``(C) is providing such services under terms and conditions
            specified by the Secretary (which shall establish the scope of
            authorized Federal duties for purposes of paragraph (1)).''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 1094 note.>> Regulations.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    of Defense shall issue an interim final regulation to implement the
    amendments made by subsection (a).
    SEC. 715. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1073c note.>> EXPANSION OF RECOGNITION BY
                            THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY OF CERTIFYING
                            BODIES FOR PHYSICIANS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Policy.>> Expansion.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense
    Health Agency shall revise the policy of the Defense Health Agency
    regarding the credentialing and privileging under the military health
    system to expand the recognition of certifying bodies for physicians
    under such policy to a wide range of additional board certifications in
    medical specialties and subspecialties. Subject to subsection (b), the
    following certifying bodies shall be so recognized:
                (1) The member boards of the American Board of Medical
            Specialties.
                (2) The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the American
            Osteopathic Association.
                (3) The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
                (4) The American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
                (5) The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

        (b) Standards for Recognition of Other Certifying Bodies.--To be
    recognized under subsection (a), a certifying body shall--
                (1) be an organization described in section 501(c) of the
            Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under
            section 501(a) of that Code;
                (2) <<NOTE: Process. Review. Update.>> maintain a process to
            define, periodically review, enforce, and update specific
            standards regarding knowledge and skills of the specialty or
            subspecialty;
                (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> administer a psychometrically
            valid assessment to determine whether a physician meets
            standards for initial certification, recertification, or
            continuing certification;
                (4) establish and enforce a code of professional conduct;
                (5) require that, in order to be considered a board
            certified specialty physician, a physician must satisfy--
                        (A) the certifying body's applicable requirements
                    for initial certification; and

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                        (B) any applicable recertification or continuing
                    certification requirements of the certifying body that
                    granted the initial certification; and
                (6) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> meets such other requirements as
            the Secretary of Defense may establish for purposes of
            compliance with appropriate requirements of applicable State
            laws and the promotion of consistency in credentialing and
            privileging health care providers throughout military medical
            treatment facilities of the Defense Health Agency.
    SEC. 716. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1073c note.>> WAIVER WITH RESPECT TO
                            EXPERIENCED NURSES AT MILITARY MEDICAL
                            TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        (a) In General.--The hiring manager of a military medical treatment
    facility or other health care facility of the Department of Defense may
    waive any General Schedule qualification standard related to work
    experience established by the Director of the Office of Personnel
    Management in the case of any applicant for a nursing or practical nurse
    position in a military medical treatment facility or other health care
    facility of the Department of Defense who--
                (1)(A) is a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of
            Defense; or
                (B) was a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of
            Defense for at least one year; and
                (2) after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in
            the Department of Defense, obtained a bachelor's degree or
            graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing
            educational program.

        (b) Certification.--If, in the case of any applicant described in
    subsection (a), a hiring manager waives a qualification standard in
    accordance with such subsection, such hiring manager shall submit to the
    Director of the Office of Personnel Management a certification that such
    applicant meets all remaining General Schedule qualification standards
    established by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management for
    the applicable position.
    SEC. 717. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1079b note.>> IMPROVED IMPLEMENTATION OF
                            FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR CIVILIANS TREATED IN
                            MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.

        (a) Final Rule Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue a
    final rule (or interim final rule) to implement as soon as possible
    after the date of the enactment of this Act section 1079b of title 10,
    United States Code.
        (b) Treatment of Claims.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
            Secretary shall hold in abeyance any claims under section 1079b
            of title 10, United States Code, until the final rule (or
            interim final rule) required under subsection (a) is in effect.
                (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to--
                        (A) claims to third-party payers; or
                        (B) administrative support provided to the Secretary
                    by another Federal agency to assist the Secretary in the
                    administration of section 1079b of title 10, United
                    States Code.

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    SEC. 718. RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: SURVEYS; BRIEFING;
                            REPORTS.

        (a) Surveys.--The Secretary of a military department shall conduct
    an annual survey of health care providers under the jurisdiction of such
    Secretary to determine why such providers remain on, or separate from,
    active duty in such military department.
        (b) <<NOTE: Plan.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of a military department
    shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
    House of Representatives a briefing regarding the plan of such Secretary
    to carry out the survey under this section.

        (c) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Reports.--Not later than September 30
    of each year, beginning in 2025, the Secretary of a military department
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House
    of Representatives a report regarding the most recent survey under this
    section.
                (1) Elements.--Each report shall include the following
            elements:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Data.>> Demographic data regarding the
                    providers, disaggregated under paragraph (2).
                        (B) Reasons providers gave for remaining.
                        (C) Reasons providers gave for separating.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The determination of
                    the Secretary whether there is a trend regarding
                    retention or such reasons.
                        (E) Efforts of the Secretary to reverse a negative
                    trend or encourage a positive trend.
                        (F) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Legislative
                    recommendations of the Secretary regarding how to
                    reverse a negative trend or encourage a positive trend.
                (2) Demographic data.--In each report, the Secretary of a
            military department shall disaggregate demographic data
            regarding providers who participated in the most recent survey
            on the bases of the following categories:
                        (A) Medical specialty.
                        (B) Rank.
                        (C) Gender.
                        (D) Years of service in such military department.
                        (E) Whether the provider became an officer on active
                    duty in such military department--
                              (i) pursuant to the Armed Forces Health
                          Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance
                          program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title
                          10, United States Code;
                              (ii) after graduating from the Uniformed
                          Services University of the Health Sciences
                          established under section 2112 of such title; or
                              (iii) otherwise.

        (d) Termination.--This section shall cease to have effect on
    September 30, 2030.

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                  Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health

    SEC. 721. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 1071 note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF
                            DEFENSE INTREPID NETWORK FOR TRAUMATIC
                            BRAIN INJURY AND BRAIN HEALTH AS PROGRAM
                            OF RECORD.

        (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense shall establish the Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain
    Injury and Brain Health (in this section referred to as the ``Network'')
    headquartered at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence as a program
    of record subject to milestone reviews and compliance with the
    requirements under this section.
        (b) Duties.--The duties of the Network are as follows:
                (1) To provide clinical care to prevent, diagnose, treat,
            and rehabilitate members of the Armed Forces with traumatic
            brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, symptoms from
            blast overpressure or blast exposure, and other mental health
            conditions.
                (2) To promote standardization of care among the 10 Intrepid
            Spirit Centers throughout the continental United States, brain
            health clinics in Alaska and Germany, and other sites as
            designated by the Director of the Defense Health Agency as being
            a part of the long-term brain health strategy of the Department
            of Defense.
                (3) To support and conduct research and education on
            traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, blast
            overpressure or blast exposure, and other mental health
            conditions.

        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Briefing.--Not later than one year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for
    a period of five years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a briefing that shall include, for the year covered by
    the briefing--
                (1) the number of individuals to whom the Network has
            provided services;
                (2) the number of individuals who return to active duty in
            the Armed Forces after receiving services from the Network, and
            the stage in their career at which they seek treatment at the
            Network;
                (3) the number of individuals whose families are able to
            participate in programs provided by the Network; and
                (4) the number of individuals on a waitlist for treatment at
            the Network and the average period those individuals are on the
            waitlist.
    SEC. 722. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> BRAIN HEALTH AND TRAUMA
                            PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
    intensive comprehensive brain health and trauma program to--
                (1) provide multidisciplinary specialist evaluations,
            treatment initiation, and aftercare for members of the Armed
            Forces and dependents of members; and
                (2) make evidence-based improvements in such evaluations,
            treatment, and aftercare.

        (b) Program Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the program
    under subsection (a) includes the following:

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                (1) Initiatives of the Defense Health Agency that provide
            coordinated evaluations, treatment, and aftercare for traumatic
            brain injuries and related conditions, that incorporates
            specialized evaluations, innovative and evidence-based
            treatments, and comprehensive follow-up care.
                (2) Collaboration with private sector nonprofit health care
            organizations involved in innovative clinical activities in
            brain health and trauma care, including transitional and
            residential brain injury treatment programs.
                (3) One or more pilot programs for demonstrating the
            effectiveness of intensive outpatient multidisciplinary
            specialist treatment and care coordination.
                (4) Incorporation of evidence-based therapy with
            complementary and alternative medicine approaches.
                (5) <<NOTE: Evaluations.>> Thorough evaluations of the
            effectiveness of innovative activities for diagnosis, treatment,
            and aftercare of brain trauma and promotion of brain health.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than December 31, 2025,
    the Secretary shall provide to the Armed Services Committees of the
    Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the program under
    subsection (a). Such briefing shall include the following:
                (1) A description of the range of activities included in the
            program and data assessing the effectiveness or shortcomings of
            such activities.
                (2) The scope of each pilot program carried out under
            subsection (b)(3).
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations for
            administrative or legislative changes to improve the
            effectiveness of the program.
    SEC. 723. MODIFICATIONS TO BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT
                            OF DEFENSE.

        Section 735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(1)--
                        (A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
                    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(B) In accordance with subsection (c), the
                    identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast
                    exposure and overpressure safety and associated emerging
                    scientific evidence that--
                              ``(i) cover brain injury and impulse noise;
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> measure impact
                          over 24-hour, 72-hour to 96-hour, monthly, annual,
                          and lifetime periods;
                              ``(iii) are designed to prevent cognitive
                          deficits after firing;
                              ``(iv) account for the cumulative impact of
                          firing multiple weapon systems during the same
                          period;
                              ``(v) include minimum safe distances and
                          levels of exposure for observers and instructors;
                          and
                              ``(vi) address shoulder-fired heavy
                          weapons.''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraphs:
                        ``(H) The establishment of a standardized treatment
                    program based on interventions that have shown benefit
                    to individuals with brain health issues after a brain
                    injury and the provision of that treatment program to
                    individuals

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                    with brain health issues after a brain injury resulting
                    from a potential brain exposure described in
                    subparagraph (A) or high-risk training or occupational
                    activities described in subparagraph (D).
                        ``(I) <<NOTE: Policies.>> The establishment of
                    policies to encourage members of the Armed Forces to
                    seek medical treatment for brain health when needed,
                    prevent retaliation against such members who seek such
                    medical treatment, and address other barriers to seeking
                    medical treatment for brain health due to the impact of
                    blast exposure, blast overpressure, or traumatic brain
                    injury.
                        ``(J) The modification of existing weapons systems
                    to reduce blast exposure of the individual using the
                    weapon and those within the minimum safe distance.'';
                (2) by striking subsections (c), (e), and (f);
                (3) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f);
                (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Thresholds for Blast Exposure and
    Overpressure Safety.--
                ``(1) Timing.--
                        ``(A) Initial thresholds.--Not later than January 1,
                    2027, the Secretary of Defense shall identify and
                    disseminate the thresholds for blast exposure and
                    overpressure safety under subsection (b)(1)(B).
                        ``(B) Periodic updates.--On a quinquennial basis,
                    the Secretary shall review and, as necessary, update the
                    thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure safety
                    under subsection (b)(1)(B).
                ``(2) Formal training requirement.--The Secretary shall
            ensure that training on the thresholds for blast exposure and
            overpressure safety is provided to members of the Armed Forces
            before training, deployment, or entering other high-risk
            environments where exposure to blast overpressure is likely.
                ``(3) Central repository.--Not later than January 1, 2027,
            the Secretary shall establish a central repository of blast-
            related characteristics, such as pressure profiles and common
            blast loads associated with specific systems and the
            environments in which the systems are used.
                ``(4) Waivers.--
                        ``(A) Protocols.--The Secretary may waive the
                    thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure safety
                    under subsection (b)(1)(B) for operational or training
                    requirements that the Secretary determines are essential
                    to national security. The Secretary shall include in
                    each such waiver a justification for exceeding such
                    thresholds.
                        ``(B) Tracking system.--The Secretary shall
                    establish a Department of Defense-wide tracking system
                    for waivers issued under subparagraph (A) that includes
                    data contributed by the Secretary of each military
                    department.
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report on waivers.--Not
                    later than one year after issuing a waiver under
                    subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter for a period of
                    five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
                    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
                    of Representatives a report on such waivers that
                    includes--

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                              ``(i) the number of waivers issued,
                          disaggregated by military department; and
                              ``(ii) a description of actions taken by the
                          Secretary concerned to track the health effects of
                          exceeding thresholds for blast exposure and
                          overpressure safety on members of the Armed
                          Forces, document such effects in medical records,
                          and provide care to such members.'';
                (5) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or other remote
                    measurement technology'' after ``wearable sensors''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(4) Weapons use.--Monitoring activities under a pilot
            program conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be carried out
            for any member of the Armed Forces firing tier 1 weapons in
            training or combat, as identified by the Secretary of
            Defense.''; and
                (6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection (e):

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports on Warfighter Brain Health
    Initiative.--Not later than December 31, 2025, and not less frequently
    than annually thereafter for a period of five years, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a report that includes the following:
                ``(1) A description of the activities taken under the
            Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during
            the prior fiscal year.
                ``(2) The number of members of the Armed Forces impacted by
            blast overpressure and blast exposure in the prior fiscal year,
            including--
                        ``(A) the number of members who reported adverse
                    health effects from blast overpressure or blast
                    exposure;
                        ``(B) the number of members exposed to blast
                    overpressure or blast exposure;
                        ``(C) the number of members who received treatment
                    for injuries related to blast overpressure or blast
                    exposure, including at facilities of the Department of
                    Defense and at facilities in the private sector; and
                        ``(D) the type of care that members receive from
                    facilities of the Department of Defense and the type of
                    care that members receive from facilities in the private
                    sector.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of the progress made
            during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of
            the Initiative under subsection (b).
                ``(4) A description of the steps the Secretary is taking to
            ensure that activities under the Initiative are being
            implemented across the Department of Defense and the military
            departments.''.
    SEC. 724. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> BLAST OVERPRESSURE AND
                            TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OVERSIGHT STRATEGY
                            AND ACTION PLAN.

        (a) Strategy and Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    develop and implement a traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and
    action plan that includes, at a minimum, the following:
                (1) Assigned roles and responsibilities for the components
            of the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the mitigation,
            identification, and treatment of traumatic brain injury and

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            the monitoring and documentation of blast overpressure exposure.
                (2) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> Standardized monitoring,
            treatment, and referral guidelines for traumatic brain injury
            programs across all covered Armed Forces.
                (3) <<NOTE: Review. Update.>> A review and update of the
            current brain injury diagnostic tools used by such programs.
                (4) <<NOTE: Time period. Standards.>> Standardized, 72-hour
            follow-up requirements for all traumatic brain injury patients,
            including protocols for the treatment and observation during
            such follow-up appointments.
                (5) <<NOTE: Standards.>> Oversight and documentation
            standards to aid in data collection.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation.--The Secretary shall
    implement the oversight strategy and action plan under subsection (a)
    not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (c) Submission to GAO.--Upon development of the oversight strategy
    and action plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the
    Comptroller General of the United States the oversight strategy and
    action plan.
        (d) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
    and Space Force.
    SEC. 725. <<NOTE: Deadline. Safety data. 10 USC 1071
                            note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF REQUIREMENTS
                            RELATING TO BLAST OVERPRESSURE EXPOSURE.

        Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish--
                (1) performance parameters to minimize exposure to blast
            overpressure when drafting requirements for new weapon systems
            for the Department of Defense, taking into account the
            thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure safety identified
            pursuant to section 735(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
            263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note), as amended by section 723;
                (2) with respect to contractual agreements entered into by
            any entity and the Department of Defense as part of the defense
            weapon acquisition process on or after the date on which such
            parameters are established, a requirement that the entity shall
            provide to the Secretary blast overpressure measurements and
            safety data for a weapon system procured under such agreement
            that produces blast overpressure that exceeds such thresholds;
            and
                (3) a requirement that any test plan for a new weapon system
            shall incorporate testing for blast overpressure measurements
            and safety data.

           Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters

    SEC. 731. TREATMENT OF EXPERT MEDICAL OPINIONS WITH RESPECT TO
                            MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF
                            THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

        Section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``subsection (g)'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``subsection (h)'';

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                (2) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting ``, and information
            regarding the qualifications of each such expert who provided an
            expert medical opinion'' before the semicolon;
                (3) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) as
            subsections (h) through (k), respectively; and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
            subsection (g):

        ``(g) Expert Medical Opinions.--In using an expert medical opinion
    to evaluate a claim under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall
    use the opinion of--
                ``(1) an individual who is board-certified in the medical
            specialty with respect to that claim; or
                ``(2) if the claim involves medical, dental, or related
            health care functions for which board certification does not
            apply, an individual who is a highly qualified expert regarding
            the relevant medical, dental, or related health care
            function.''.
    SEC. 732. ANNUAL REPORTS ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS
                            OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

        Subsection (j) of section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, as
    redesignated by section 731, is amended to read as follows:
        ``(j) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> Annual Reports.--Not less
    frequently than annually until 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report on claims processed under this section that
    includes, with respect to the period covered by the report, the
    following:
                ``(1) The number of claims processed under this section.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> The average timeline for resolving
            such claims.
                ``(3) The resolution of each such claim.
                ``(4) The number of claims that were denied based on the
            claim not meeting one or more requirement specified in
            subsection (b) (other than for not being substantiated pursuant
            to paragraph (6)), disaggregated by each such requirement.
                ``(5) Any other information that the Secretary determines
            may enhance the effectiveness of the claims process under this
            section.''.
    SEC. 733. EXPANSION OF LICENSE RECIPROCITY FOR VETERINARIANS OF
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 1060c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 1030.>> by
            striking ``in emergencies'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``for the purposes
            described in subsection (c)''; and
                (3) by striking subsection (c).
    SEC. 734. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES FOR
                            OVERSEAS PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE FOR ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME AND
                            THERMAL BURNS.

        (a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
    program to develop requirements for the procurement, pre-positioning,
    and maintenance of medical countermeasures approved, cleared, licensed,
    or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration to diagnose, prevent,
    and treat acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns for use by covered
    personnel.
        (b) Program Specifications.--In carrying out the program required by
    subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider,

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    in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
    commanders of the combatant commands, the following:
                (1) The number of covered personnel in areas in which the
            use of tactical nuclear weapons is a substantial threat.
                (2) Peer-reviewed and published scientific studies regarding
            safety and efficacy of the potential countermeasures described
            in subsection (a).
                (3) Operational requirements of the Department.
                (4) Appropriate doctrine, training, and operational plans
            for effective use of such countermeasures.
                (5) A feasible schedule for implementation of the program.

        (c) Covered Personnel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    personnel'' means--
                (1) members of the Armed Forces deployed outside the United
            States; and
                (2) civilian employees of the Department of Defense deployed
            outside the United States.
    SEC. 735. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1074 note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF INDO-
                            PACIFIC MEDICAL READINESS PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense shall establish a medical readiness program
            (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to partner with
            countries in the Indo-Pacific region to gain access to foreign
            medical facilities during peacetime and wartime operations and
            maintain military-wide strategies for medical readiness in the
            region.
                (2) Objective.--The objective of the Program shall be to
            promote the medical readiness of the Armed Forces and the
            military forces of partner countries for missions during
            peacetime and wartime operations by--
                        (A) reducing the movement and distance associated
                    with patient care;
                        (B) increasing the medical capacity of the
                    Department of Defense by expanding patient access to
                    medical facilities across the Indo-Pacific region, where
                    and when appropriate;
                        (C) enhancing medical evacuation capabilities needed
                    in carrying out subparagraphs (A) and (B);
                        (D) accrediting foreign medical facilities, which
                    will standardize medical procedures, patient care, and
                    policies related to treating members of the Armed Forces
                    and their dependents;
                        (E) enhancing interoperability and
                    interchangeability through shared patient record
                    management, medical equipment commonality, and
                    coordination of medical care; and
                        (F) identifying any medical support and capability
                    gaps relating to medical personnel and equipment.
                (3) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary
            shall--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess and integrate
                    current medical capabilities and capacities of the
                    Department of Defense in the Indo-Pacific region into
                    the Program;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Standards. Evaluation.>> select an
                    appropriate standard of accreditation to evaluate and
                    accredit foreign medical facilities;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> coordinate with partner
                    countries to identify and evaluate medical facilities
                    for the Program;

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                        (D) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> establish agreements with
                    foreign medical facilities for potential use of the
                    Program;
                        (E) <<NOTE: Policies. Procedures.>> establish
                    policies and procedures--
                              (i) to reduce patient movement times in
                          various countries in the Indo-Pacific region
                          during peacetime and wartime operations;
                              (ii) to standardize medical procedures,
                          patient care, and policies;
                              (iii) to securely share patient data with
                          foreign countries, when appropriate, such as
                          during a contingency;
                              (iv) with respect to medical equipment
                          commonality and interchangeability; and
                              (v) with respect to the coordination of
                          medical care; and
                        (F) integrate the Program into operational plans of
                    the combatant commands.

        (b) Strategy.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the
            Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the Senate and the House of Representatives a strategy for the
            implementation of the Program.
                (2) Elements.--The strategy under paragraph (1) shall
            include the following:
                        (A) A governance structure for the Program,
                    including--
                              (i) the officials tasked to oversee the
                          Program;
                              (ii) the functions and duties of such
                          officials with respect to establishing and
                          maintaining the Program; and
                              (iii) mechanisms for coordinating with partner
                          countries selected to participate in the Program.
                        (B) With respect to the selection of partner
                    countries initially selected to participate in the
                    Program--
                              (i) an identification of each such country;
                              (ii) the rationale for selecting each such
                          country; and
                              (iii) any other information the Secretary
                          considers appropriate.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Time period.>> A campaign of objectives
                    for the first three fiscal years after the date of the
                    establishment of the Program, including--
                              (i) a description of, and a rational for
                          selecting, such objectives;
                              (ii) an identification of milestones toward
                          achieving such objectives; and
                              (iii) metrics for evaluating success in
                          achieving such objectives.
                        (D) A description of opportunities and potential
                    timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
                        (E) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of additional
                    authorities, appropriations, or other congressional
                    support necessary to ensure the success of the Program.
                        (F) Any other information the Secretary considers
                    appropriate.
                (3) Form.--The strategy under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.

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        (c) Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>> In general.--
            Not later than October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter until
            October 1, 2035, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            report on the Program.
                (2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall include
            the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A narrative summary of
                    activities conducted as part of the Program during the
                    preceding fiscal year.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> A campaign of objectives
                    for the three fiscal years after the date of submission
                    of the report, including--
                              (i) a description of, and a rational for
                          selecting, such objectives;
                              (ii) an identification of milestones toward
                          achieving such objectives; and
                              (iii) metrics for evaluating success in
                          achieving such objectives.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Except in the case of the
                    initial report, an assessment of progress toward the
                    objectives specified in subparagraph (C) that were
                    included in the report for the preceding fiscal year, as
                    evaluated using the metrics described in clause (iii) of
                    such subparagraph.
                        (D) A description of opportunities and potential
                    timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
                        (E) Any other information the Secretary considers
                    appropriate.
                (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.
    SEC. 736. REPORTS ON SUICIDE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
                            SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
                            OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Section 741(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1467) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 31, 2021'' and
            inserting ``January 31, 2031''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J)
                    as subparagraphs (I) through (M), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the
                    following new subparagraphs:
                        ``(F) The number of suicides identified under
                    subparagraph (A) disaggregated by the military
                    occupational specialty (or other similar classification,
                    rating, or specialty code) of the member, excluding such
                    specialities that the Secretary determines would not
                    provide statistically valid data.
                        ``(G) <<NOTE: Records. Data. Determination.>> A
                    compilation of suicide data by military occupational
                    specialty covered under subparagraph (F) to determine
                    which military career fields have a higher per capita
                    suicide rate compared to--
                              ``(i) other military career fields for the
                          same time period;
                              ``(ii) the overall suicide rate for each Armed
                          Force for the same time period;

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                              ``(iii) the overall suicide rate for the
                          Department of Defense for the same time period;
                          and
                              ``(iv) the national suicide rate for the same
                          time period.
                        ``(H) The number of suicides identified under
                    subparagraph (A) disaggregated by the age of the
                    member.''.
    SEC. 737. <<NOTE: Analyses.>> STUDY OF IMMUNE RESPONSE AND OTHER
                            EFFECTS ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
                            REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINES.

        (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
    of immune response to the COVID-19 vaccines, immune response to COVID-19
    infections, and other effects regarding COVID-19.
        (b) <<NOTE: Review.>> Assessments.--The study under subsection (a)
    shall consist of a review and analysis of existing valid scientific data
    to assess the following:
                (1) Immune responses to the most prevalent COVID-19
            vaccines.
                (2) The efficacy of each such vaccine, including in
            comparison to infection-acquired immunity.
                (3) Adverse events occurring in individuals in response to
            COVID-19 vaccines.

        (c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Additional Study Authorized.--After
    conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary may conduct a
    research study analyzing blood samples from research volunteers to
    collect and analyze additional data pertaining to the matters specified
    in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) if the Secretary
    determines the following:
                (1) The study fails to produce valid conclusions pertinent
            to the medical readiness of the members of the Armed Forces.
                (2) Such research study is likely to produce meaningful
            additional data to improve the medical readiness of the members
            of the Armed Forces.

        (d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after conducting the study
    under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on
    Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
    such study and the conclusions of the study.
    SEC. 738. ANNUAL REPORT ON RECRUITMENT DELAYS RELATING TO MEDICAL
                            CONDITIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three
    years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report on the efforts of the Secretary to address
    recruitment delays associated with medical conditions of applicants for
    service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.

        (b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, for
    the period covered by the report, the following:
                (1) The average number of days between the date on which
            Military Entrance Processing Stations personnel accept the
            applicant prescreen and the date of the first recorded contact
            for such applicant, disaggregated by military department.
                (2) The average number of days for medical waiver
            processing, disaggregated by military department.

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                (3) The number of medical waivers processed by each military
            department, including a breakdown of those that were approved
            and denied and the associated disqualifications requiring a
            medical waiver.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of the efforts of
            the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of each military
            department to address the recruitment delays specified in
            subsection (a).
                (5) <<NOTE: Assessment. Plans.>> An assessment of the plans
            of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of each military
            department to further address those delays.
    SEC. 739. PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCESS BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO
                            SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY PHARMACEUTICALS.

        (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Military Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Vulnerability Working Group
    established under section 716 of the National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 304), shall develop a
    plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to safe, high-
    quality pharmaceutical products and eliminate or mitigate risks in the
    pharmacy supply chain of the Department of Defense.
        (b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) Improvement of visibility and analytics of the country
            of origin and sources of supply of finished drugs, active
            pharmaceutical ingredients, key starting material, and other
            ingredients of pharmaceutical products.
                (2) Engagement with suppliers of pharmaceutical products
            with unknown country of origin to determine the source of active
            pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting material.
                (3) Elimination or reduction of reliance on pharmacy supply
            chain sources that are high risk or very-high risk.
                (4) A plan for transition to available viable therapeutic
            active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting material
            alternatives that are domestically sourced or compliant with
            requirements under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C.
            2501 et seq.).
                (5) Validation of sources of supplies and production
            capacity from domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers or
            manufacturers in compliance with requirements under the Trade
            Agreements Act of 1979.
                (6) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Assessment of the feasibility and
            advisability of establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing
            facility owned by the Department of Defense, including
            requirements for construction, equipment acquisition, other
            resource needs, and projected multi-year budget and time
            schedule requirements.
                (7) Identification of any other legislative or
            administrative authorities necessary to determine the
            feasibility and advisability of establishing such a facility.
                (8) Collaboration with Federal agencies determined
            appropriate by the Secretary of Defense on all elements of the
            plan.

        (c) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Briefing Required.--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 plan under subsection
    (a), including an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
    implementing the plan.

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    SEC. 740. <<NOTE: Waiver. 10 USC note prec. 501.>> PILOT PROGRAM
                            ON DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE
                            RESERVE COMPONENT RECRUITS WITH CERTAIN
                            MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

        (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement a pilot
    program to authorize each Secretary concerned (as defined in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code) to delegate authority to the
    Commander of the United States Military Entrance Processing Command to
    approve a service medical waiver for an individual to be enlisted or
    appointed in a reserve component for a medical condition the Secretary
    concerned identifies under subsection (c).
        (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Medical Consultation Process.--If a
    Secretary concerned delegates authority to the Commander under the pilot
    program, the Secretary concerned shall establish a medical consultation
    process for the Commander to seek input from the Secretary concerned if
    a health care provider of the United States Military Entrance Processing
    Command determines that more specific medical guidance on fitness for
    duty is needed from the Secretary concerned before approving a service
    medical waiver for a medical condition described in subsection (c).

        (c) Medical Conditions Identified.--If a Secretary concerned
    delegates authority to the Commander under the pilot program, the
    Secretary concerned shall identify not more than three preexisting
    disqualifying conditions under Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03
    that regularly or automatically receive medical waivers under the
    policies of the Secretary concerned as of the date of the enactment of
    this Act.
        (d) Duration.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot
    program for a two-year period.
        (e) Briefing; Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after
            the date on which the Secretary of Defense commences carrying
            out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives a briefing describing the implementation of the
            pilot program, including a list of the medical conditions
            identified under subsection (c).
                (2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which
            the Secretary concludes the pilot program, the Secretary shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            results of the pilot program, including--
                        (A) the number of service medical waivers issued,
                    disaggregated by medical condition identified under
                    subsection (c);
                        (B) <<NOTE: Risk assessment.>> a risk assessment of
                    implementation of the pilot program;
                        (C) a comparison of the average number of days to
                    review and adjudicate medical waivers before and during
                    the pilot program; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> a recommendation on
                    whether to make the authority under the pilot program
                    permanent.

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

                  Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    Sec. 801. Modifications to guidelines and collection method for
               acquisition of cost data.
    Sec. 802. Limitation on certain options for cost contracts.
    Sec. 803. Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a
               final decision.
    Sec. 804. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid
               fielding.
    Sec. 805. Revision and codification of software acquisition pathways.
    Sec. 806. Streamlining of Milestone A requirements.
    Sec. 807. Streamlining of Milestone B requirements.
    Sec. 808. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to
               remote or isolated installations.
    Sec. 809. Cost growth reports for major acquisition programs that are
               highly sensitive classified programs.

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

    Sec. 811. Repeal of and modification to certain defense acquisition
               laws.
    Sec. 812. Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies.
    Sec. 813. Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition
               programs.
    Sec. 814. Modifications to commercial product and commercial service
               determinations.
    Sec. 815. Application of recent price history to cost or pricing data
               requirements.
    Sec. 816. Modifications to authority to carry out certain prototype
               projects using other transaction authority.
    Sec. 817. Clarification of other transaction authority for follow on
               production.
    Sec. 818. Clarification of other transaction authority for facility
               repair.
    Sec. 819. Open interface standards for contracts of the Department of
               Defense.
    Sec. 820. Updates to earned value management system requirements.
    Sec. 821. Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested
               logistics demonstration and prototyping program.
    Sec. 822. Avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable source
               selection criteria for procurement of munitions response
               services.
    Sec. 823. Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding
               programs.
    Sec. 824. Extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts
               and options based on the effects of inflation.

            Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development

    Sec. 831. Modification to the term of appointment of the President of
               the Defense Acquisition University.
    Sec. 832. Updated acquisition and sustainment training.
    Sec. 833. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain
               acquisition personnel management policies and procedures.
    Sec. 834. Performance incentives related to commercial product and
               commercial service determinations.
    Sec. 835. Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and research
               activities.
    Sec. 836. Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of
               the Department of Defense to third parties.
    Sec. 837. Modifications to contractor employee protections from reprisal
               for disclosure of certain information.
    Sec. 838. Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
               to provide technology transition support.
    Sec. 839. Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work
               in, for, or are subject to the laws or control of the
               People's Republic of China.
    Sec. 840. Designation of program executive office for acquisition of
               open-source intelligence tools for Army.

     Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing

    Sec. 841. Enhancing requirements for information relating to supply
               chain risk.
    Sec. 842. Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and
               dinnerware.
    Sec. 843. Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements for
               procurement of vessels in foreign waters.
    Sec. 844. Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic
               materials and sensitive materials.

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    Sec. 845. Amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical
               to national security from American sources.
    Sec. 846. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement
               of goods other than United States goods.
    Sec. 847. Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in
               preference for sourcing of strategic and critical materials.
    Sec. 848. Domestic nonavailability determinations list.
    Sec. 849. Supply chain illumination incentives.
    Sec. 850. Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for
               pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense.

             Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement

    Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract
               with lobbyists for Chinese military companies.
    Sec. 852. Notification of changes to certain transportation contracts.
    Sec. 853. Prohibition on procurement of covered semiconductor products
               and services from companies providing covered semiconductor
               products and services to Huawei.
    Sec. 854. Prohibition on contracts for online tutoring services.
    Sec. 855. Limitation on availability of funds for covered contractors
               engaged in an anti-Israel boycott.
    Sec. 856. Procurement of cleaning products.
    Sec. 857. Plan for production of covered munitions for procurement by
               the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 858. Procurement of covered hearing protection devices.

                       Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters

    Sec. 861. Codification and modification of pilot program to accelerate
               the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
    Sec. 862. Program for distribution support and services for contractors.
    Sec. 863. Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for
               innovative technology projects.
    Sec. 864. Use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or services
               offered by nontraditional defense contractors.
    Sec. 865. Qualification of industrial capabilities.
    Sec. 866. Solid rocket motor industrial base.
    Sec. 867. Promulgate guidance relating to certain Department of Defense
               contracts.

                       Subtitle G--Small Business Matters

    Sec. 871. Pilot program for the participation of military research and
               educational institutions in the STTR program.
    Sec. 872. Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary
               calculation estimates for certain programs.
    Sec. 873. Boots to Business Program.
    Sec. 874. Establishment of pilot program for access to shared classified
               commercial infrastructure.
    Sec. 875. Accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small
               business concerns.
    Sec. 876. Small Business Bill of Rights.

                            Subtitle H--Other Matters

    Sec. 881. Clarification of waiver authority for organizational and
               consultant conflicts of interest.
    Sec. 882. Reverse engineering or re-engineering for production of items.
    Sec. 883. Procurement of Department of Defense batteries.
    Sec. 884. Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 885. Proposal for payment of costs for certain Government
               Accountability Office bid protests.
    Sec. 886. Briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of
               funds related to fuel services financial management
               contracts.
    Sec. 887. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating
               to certain spare parts for F-35 aircraft.
    Sec. 888. Tracking awards made through other transaction authority.

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                  Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

    SEC. 801. MODIFICATIONS TO GUIDELINES AND COLLECTION METHOD FOR
                            ACQUISITION OF COST DATA.

        Section 3227(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``an amount described in section
    3041(c)(1) of this title''.
    SEC. 802. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN OPTIONS FOR COST CONTRACTS.

        (a) Amendments.--Section 3322 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Limitation on Certain Options.--
                ``(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), a
            covered contract shall limit the number of low-rate production
            lots for any production quantities procured using fixed-priced
            options under such covered contract to not more than one.
                ``(2) Waiver.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--The
                    service acquisition executive of the military department
                    concerned or, in the case of program that is a joint
                    program, the Secretary of Defense may waive the limit
                    required under paragraph (1) with respect to the number
                    of low-rate production lots for a production quantity
                    under a covered contract if such service acquisition
                    executive or the Secretary of Defense, as applicable,
                    determines that such waiver is in the best interest of
                    the Department of Defense.
                        ``(B) Delegation limit.--Neither a service
                    acquisition executive nor the Secretary of Defense may
                    delegate the authority under subparagraph (A) to waive
                    the limit required under paragraph (1) below the level
                    of a service acquisition executive.
                ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        ``(A) The term `covered contract' means a cost
                    reimbursement contract for the development of a major
                    system.
                        ``(B) The term `low-rate initial production' has the
                    same meaning as in section 4231 of this title.
                        ``(C) The term `major system' has the meaning given
                    such term in section 3041 of this title.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. 10 USC 3322 note.>> Conforming
    Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the Department of
    Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement
    subsection (d) of section 3322 of title 10, United States Code, as added
    by subsection (a) of this section.
    SEC. 803. TREATMENT OF UNILATERAL DEFINITIZATION OF A CONTRACT AS
                            A FINAL DECISION.

        Section 3372(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
            subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and moving such
            subparagraphs, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the right;
                (2) by striking ``Officer.--With respect to'' and inserting
            the following: ``Officer.--
                ``(1) In general.--With respect to''; and

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                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(2) Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract
            as a final decision.--A unilateral definitization by a
            contracting officer shall be considered a final decision under
            chapter 71 of title 41, and a contractor may appeal this
            decision to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or the
            United States Court of Federal Claims.''.
    SEC. 804. MIDDLE TIER OF ACQUISITION FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING AND
                            RAPID FIELDING.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 253 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    3601.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 3602. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3602.>> Middle tier of acquisition for
                      rapid prototyping and rapid fielding

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Process.>> Guidance Required.--The Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the
    Comptroller of the Department of Defense and the Vice Chairman of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall establish pathways as described under
    subsection (b) to establish a process for conducting middle tier
    acquisitions for programs or projects that are intended to be completed
    in a period of two to five years.

        ``(b) Acquisition Pathways.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish the following two
    acquisition pathways:
                ``(1) Rapid prototyping.--The rapid prototyping pathway
            shall provide for the use of innovative technologies to rapidly
            develop fieldable prototypes to demonstrate new capabilities and
            meet emerging military needs. The objective of an acquisition
            program or project under this pathway shall be to field a
            prototype that can be demonstrated in an operational environment
            and provide for a residual operational capability within five
            years of the development of an approved requirement.
                ``(2) Rapid fielding.--The rapid fielding pathway shall
            provide for the use of proven technologies to field production
            quantities of new or upgraded systems with minimal development
            required. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> The objective of an acquisition
            program or project under this pathway shall be to begin
            production within six months and complete fielding within five
            years of the development of an approved requirement.

        ``(c) Expedited Process.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Before using the
            authority under this section, the Under Secretary shall develop
            a streamlined and coordinated requirements, budget, and
            acquisition process that results in the development of an
            approved requirement for each acquisition program or project in
            a period of not more than six months from the time that the
            process is initiated. Programs or projects carried out under the
            authority of this section shall not be subject to the Joint
            Capabilities Integration and Development System Manual and
            Department of Defense Directive 5000.01.
                ``(2) Rapid prototyping.--With respect to the rapid
            prototyping pathway, the process described in paragraph (1)
            shall include--
                        ``(A) a merit-based process for the consideration of
                    innovative technologies and new capabilities to meet
                    needs

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                    communicated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
                    combatant commanders;
                        ``(B) a process for developing and implementing
                    acquisition and funding strategies for a program or
                    project to be carried out under such pathway;
                        ``(C) a process for demonstrating and evaluating the
                    performance of fieldable prototypes developed pursuant
                    to such program or project in an operational
                    environment;
                        ``(D) a process for transitioning successful
                    prototypes to new or existing acquisition programs for
                    production and fielding under the rapid fielding pathway
                    or the major capability acquisition pathway (as defined
                    under Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85 or
                    successor instruction); and
                        ``(E) a process for iterating prototyping and
                    fielding within the rapid prototyping pathway that may
                    use a process described in paragraph (4)(F).
                ``(3) Rapid fielding.--With respect to the rapid fielding
            pathway, the process described in paragraph (1) shall include--
                        ``(A) a merit-based process for the consideration of
                    existing products and proven technologies to meet needs
                    communicated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
                    combatant commanders;
                        ``(B) a process for demonstrating performance and
                    evaluating for current operational purposes the proposed
                    products and technologies;
                        ``(C) a process for developing and implementing
                    acquisition and funding strategies for a program or
                    project to be carried out under such pathway;
                        ``(D) a process for considering lifecycle costs and
                    addressing issues of logistics support and system
                    interoperability; and
                        ``(E) a process for identifying and exploiting
                    opportunities to use the rapid fielding pathway to
                    reduce total ownership costs.
                ``(4) Streamlined procedures.--The process described in
            paragraph (1) may provide for any of the following streamlined
            procedures:
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> The service acquisition
                    executive of the military department concerned may
                    appoint a program manager for a program or project for
                    which the authority under this section is used from
                    among candidates from among civilian employees or
                    members of the armed forces who have significant and
                    relevant experience managing large and complex programs.
                        ``(B) A program manager appointed under subparagraph
                    (A) may be provided staff positions for a technical
                    staff, including experts in business management, cost
                    estimation, contracting, auditing, engineering,
                    certification, testing, and logistics, to enable the
                    program manager to manage the program without the
                    technical assistance of another element of the
                    Department of Defense to the maximum extent practicable.
                        ``(C) A program manager appointed under subparagraph
                    (A) may, in coordination with the users of the good or
                    service to be acquired under such a program or project
                    and the test community, to make trade-offs among life-

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                    cycle costs, requirements, and schedules to meet the
                    goals of the program or project.
                        ``(D) Each service acquisition executive, acting in
                    coordination with the defense acquisition executive, may
                    serve as the decision authority for a program or project
                    for which the authority under this section is used, or
                    shall delegate such decision authority.
                        ``(E) <<NOTE: Waiver. Determination.>> A program
                    manager appointed under subparagraph (A) may seek an
                    expedited waiver from any regulatory requirement, or in
                    the case of a statutory requirement, a waiver from
                    Congress, that the program manager determines adds cost,
                    schedule, or performance delays with little or no value
                    to the management of such program or project.
                        ``(F) <<NOTE: Time period.>> If an operational
                    capability is fielded for a program or project for which
                    the authority under this section is used, the
                    appropriate service acquisition executive may permit
                    continuous iterative prototyping and fielding under the
                    same program or project for an unlimited number of
                    subsequent periods, where each period is intended to be
                    five years.''.

        (b) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 804 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
    U.S.C. 3201 note prec.) is repealed.
        (c) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Section 3601 of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``section
                          804 rapid acquisition pathway'' and inserting
                          ``rapid acquisition pathway'';
                              (ii) by amending paragraph (2) to read as
                          follows:
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Rapid acquisition pathway
            defined.--In this section, the term `rapid acquisition pathway'
            means the rapid prototyping or the rapid fielding acquisition
            pathway authorized under section 3602 of this title.'';
                        (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``the guidance
                    developed under section 804(a) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
                    92; 10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section
                    3602 of this title''; and
                        (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 804
                    rapid acquisition pathway'' each place it appears and
                    inserting ``rapid acquisition pathway''.
                (2) Section 4201(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
            title''.
                (3) Section 4324(d)(5)(B) of title 10, United States Code,
            is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
            title''.
                (4) Section 4423(e) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
            title''.

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                (5) Section 810 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4067 note) is
            amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title
            10, United States Code''.
                (6) Section 1608 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is
            amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title
            10, United States Code''.
                (7) Section 807(e)(4) of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 11-283; 10 U.S.C. 9081
            note) is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
            92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title
            10, United States Code''.
                (8) Section 884(c)(2)(E) of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
            U.S.C. 4291 note prec.) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4292.>> is
            amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title 10,
            United States Code''.
    SEC. 805. REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF SOFTWARE ACQUISITION
                            PATHWAYS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, as
    amended by section 804, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3601.>> is further amended
    by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3603. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3603.>> Software acquisition pathways

        ``(a) Software Acquisition and Development Pathways.--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 software and covered hardware. Such
    a pathway shall include the following:
        ``(b) Pathways.--The Secretary of Defense may establish as many
    pathways under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate and
    shall establish the following pathways:
                ``(1) Applications.--The applications 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 and associated procurement of covered hardware
            (including modifications of a type not customarily available in
            the commercial marketplace to meet Department requirements),
            commercially available cloud computing platforms, and other
            nondevelopmental items.
                ``(2) Embedded systems.--The embedded systems pathway shall
            provide for the rapid development and insertion of upgrades and
            improvements for software and covered hardware embedded in
            weapon systems and other hardware systems unique to the
            Department of Defense.

        ``(c) Requirements for Pathways.--A pathway established under this
    section shall provide for the use of proven technologies

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    and solutions to continuously engineer and deliver capabilities for
    software and covered hardware.
        ``(d) Considerations for Use of Authority.--In using the authority
    under this section, the Secretary shall consider how such use will--
                ``(1) initiate the engineering of new software capabilities
            quickly and, if applicable, the integration of such capabilities
            into covered hardware;
                ``(2) 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
                ``(3) allow for the continuous updating and delivery of new
            capabilities not less frequently than annually to iteratively
            meet a requirement.

        ``(e) Treatment Not as Major Defense Acquisition Program.--Software
    and covered hardware acquired or developed using the authority under
    this section shall not be treated as a major defense acquisition program
    for purposes of section 4201 of title 10, United States Code, or
    Department of Defense Directive 5000.01 without the specific designation
    of such software and covered hardware by the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Acquisition and Sustainment or a service acquisition executive.
        ``(f) Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary of Defense shall use a
    risk-based approach for the consideration of innovative technologies and
    new capabilities for software and covered hardware to be acquired or
    developed under this authority to meet needs communicated by the Joint
    Chiefs of Staff and the combatant commanders.
        ``(g) Expedited Process.--
                ``(1) In general.--A pathway established under this section
            shall provide for--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> 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;
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Data.>> the collection of data on
                    software and covered hardware fielded; and
                        ``(C) continuous engagement with the users of
                    software and covered hardware to support--
                              ``(i) engineering activities of the Department
                          of Defense; and
                              ``(ii) delivery of software and covered
                          hardware for operational use in periods of not
                          more than one year.
                ``(2) Expedited software requirements process.--
                        ``(A) Inapplicability of joint capabilities
                    integration and development system manual.--Software and
                    covered hardware 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

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                    Acquisition and Sustainment and each service acquisition
                    executive.
                        ``(B) Inapplicability of defense acquisition system
                    directive.--Software and covered hardware 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.

        ``(h) Elements.--In implementing a pathway established under the
    authority of this section, the Secretary shall tailor requirements
    relating to--
                ``(1) iterative development of requirements for software and
            covered hardware to be acquired or developed under the authority
            of this section through engagement with the user community and
            through user feedback, in order to continuously define and
            update priorities for such requirements;
                ``(2) early identification of the warfighter or user needs
            including the rationale for how software and covered hardware to
            be acquired or developed under the authority of this section
            will be tailored to address such needs;
                ``(3) initial contract requirements and format, including
            the use of summary-level lists of problems in existing software
            and desired features or capabilities of new or upgraded
            software;
                ``(4) continuous refinement and prioritization of contract
            requirements, informed by continuous engagement with users
            throughout the period of development and implementation of
            software and covered hardware to be acquired or developed under
            this section;
                ``(5) continuous consideration of issues related to
            lifecycle costs, technical data rights, and systems
            interoperability;
                ``(6) planning for support of capabilities of software to be
            acquired or developed under this section if the software
            developer stops supporting the software;
                ``(7) rapid contracting procedures, including expedited
            timeframes for making awards, selecting contract types, defining
            teaming arrangements, and defining options;
                ``(8) program execution processes, including supporting
            development and test infrastructure, automation and tools,
            digital engineering, data collection and sharing with Department
            of Defense stakeholders 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);
                ``(9) 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;

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                ``(10) administrative procedures, including procedures
            relating to who may initiate and approve an acquisition under
            this authority, the roles and responsibilities of persons
            implementing or supporting the use of authority under this
            section, 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);
                ``(11) 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
                ``(12) mechanisms the Secretary will use for appropriate
            reporting to Congress on the use of the authority under this
            section, 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.

        ``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered hardware' means hardware--
                        ``(A) that is a commercial product (as defined in
                    section 103 of title 41) or a nondevelopmental item; and
                        ``(B) in which software acquired under this section
                    is embedded.
                ``(2) The term `nondevelopmental item' has the meaning given
            in section 110 of title 41.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 3603 note.>> Guidance Required.--Not
    later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall issue or modify guidance to implement the
    requirements of this section.

        (c) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--
                (1) Repeal.--Section 800 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
            U.S.C. 4571 note) is repealed.
                (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 807(e)(1) of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
            283; 10 U.S.C. 9081 note) is amended by striking ``section 800
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
            (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1478; 10 U.S.C. 2223a note)'' and
            inserting ``section 3603 of title 10, United States Code''.
    SEC. 806. STREAMLINING OF MILESTONE A REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Streamlining.--
                (1) In general.--Section 4251 of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in the section heading, by striking
                    ``determination required'' and inserting ``factors to be
                    considered'';
                        (B) in subsection (a)(2)--
                              (i) by striking ``the Secretary of the
                          military department concerned and the Chief of the
                          armed forces concerned concur in''; and
                              (ii) by inserting ``do not overly constrain
                          future trade space'' after ``with regard to the
                          program'';
                        (C) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

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        ``(b) Factors to Be Considered for Milestone a Approval.--A major
    defense acquisition program or subprogram may not receive Milestone A
    approval or otherwise be initiated prior to Milestone B approval until
    the milestone decision authority confirms that the following factors
    were considered in the decision to grant Milestone A approval:
                ``(1) The program or subprogram fulfills an approved
            requirements document.
                ``(2) The program or subprogram has conducted appropriate
            market research.
                ``(3) With respect to any identified areas of risk, there is
            a plan to reduce the risk.
                ``(4) Planning for sustainment has been addressed.
                ``(5) An analysis of alternatives has been performed
            consistent with study guidance developed by the Director of Cost
            Assessment and Program Evaluation, or in lieu of an analysis of
            alternatives, early experimentation with a combatant commander
            has been conducted.
                ``(6) A life cycle cost estimate for the program or
            subprogram has been submitted by the component and that the
            level of resources required to complete the technology
            maturation and risk reduction phase of the program is sufficient
            for successful program execution.
                ``(7) The program or subprogram meets any other
            considerations the milestone decision authority considers
            relevant.'';
                        (D) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as
                    subsections (d) and (e), respectively;
                        (E) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
                    new subsection:

        ``(c) Written Record of a Milestone Decision.--The milestone
    decision authority shall issue a written record of a milestone decision
    at the time that Milestone A approval is granted. <<NOTE: Compliance.>>
    The record shall confirm compliance with subsection (b) and specifically
    state that the milestone decision authority considered the factors
    described in such subsection prior to the decision to grant milestone
    approval. The milestone decision authority shall retain records of the
    basis for the milestone decision.'';
                        (F) in subsection (d), as redesignated by
                    subparagraph (D)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1)--
                                        (I) in the paragraph heading, by
                                    striking ``brief summary report'' and
                                    inserting ``notification''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``a brief summary
                                    report that contains the following
                                    elements'' and all that follows through
                                    the period at the end and inserting ``a
                                    written record of the milestone
                                    decision.''; and
                              (ii) by amending paragraph (2) to read as
                          follows:
                ``(2) Additional information.--At the request of any of the
            congressional defense committees or, in the case of intelligence
            or intelligence-related activities, the congressional
            intelligence committees, the milestone decision authority shall
            submit to the committee an explanation of the basis for the
            decision to grant Milestone A approval with respect to a major
            defense acquisition program or major subprogram, and make
            available all underlying documentation.''; and
                        (G) in subsection (e), as so redesignated--

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                              (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``initial
                          capabilities document'' and inserting
                          ``requirements document'';
                              (ii) by striking paragraphs (4), (6), and (7);
                              (iii) by redesignating paragraph (5) as
                          paragraph (4); and
                              (iv) by redesignating paragraph (8) as
                          paragraph (5).
                (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
            beginning of subchapter III of chapter 322 of title 10, United
            States Code, is <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4251.>> amended, in the
            item relating to section 4251, by striking ``determination
            required'' and inserting ``factors to be considered''.

        (b) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Section 4272 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
            by striking ``risk assessments--'' and all that follows through
            ``(2) before any decision'' and inserting ``risk assessments
            before any decision''.
                (2) Section 3221(b)(6)(A)(i) of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended by striking ``4251 or''.
                (3) Section 3222(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
            amended--
                        (A) by striking ``a milestone phase'' and inserting
                    ``the engineering and manufacturing development phase,
                    or production and deployment phase,''; and
                        (B) by striking ``authority that--'' and all that
                    follows through ``(2) for the for the engineering and
                    manufacturing development phase, or production and
                    deployment phase, includes a cost estimate'' and
                    inserting ``authority that includes a cost estimate''.
    SEC. 807. STREAMLINING OF MILESTONE B REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 4252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4251.>> by
            striking ``certification required before'' and inserting
            ``factors to be considered before'';
                (2) by striking subsections (d), (e), and (f);
                (3) by redesignating subsections (a), (b), (c), and (g) as
            subsections (b), (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
                (4) by inserting before subsection (b), as so redesignated,
            the following new subsection:

        ``(a) Responsibilities.--Before granting Milestone B approval for a
    major defense acquisition program or major subprogram, the milestone
    decision authority for the program or subprogram shall ensure that--
                ``(1) information about the program or subprogram is
            sufficient to warrant entry of the program or subprogram into
            the engineering and manufacturing development phase;
                ``(2) appropriate trade-offs among cost, schedule, technical
            feasibility, and performance objectives have been made to ensure
            that the program or subprogram is affordable when considering
            the per-unit cost and the total life-cycle cost, and the
            Secretary of the military department concerned and the Chief of
            the armed force concerned concur with these trade-offs; and
                ``(3) there are sound plans for progression of the program
            or subprogram to the production phase.'';

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1980]]

                (5) by amending subsection (b), as so redesignated, to read
            as follows:

        ``(b) Factors to Be Considered for Milestone B Approval.--A major
    defense acquisition program or major subprogram may not receive
    Milestone B approval until the milestone decision authority confirms the
    following factors were considered in the decision to grant Milestone B
    approval:
                ``(1) The program or subprogram has received a preliminary
            design review and a formal post-preliminary design review or an
            equivalent assessment was conducted.
                ``(2) The technology in the program or subprogram has been
            demonstrated in a relevant environment.
                ``(3) The program or subprogram is affordable when
            considering the ability of the Department of Defense to
            accomplish the program's or subprogram's general mission using
            alternative systems.
                ``(4) Reasonable lifecycle cost and schedule estimates have
            been developed to execute, with the concurrence of the Director
            of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, the plan under the
            program or subprogram.
                ``(5) The estimated procurement unit cost for the program or
            subprogram and the estimated date for initial operational
            capability for the baseline description for the program or
            subprogram (under section 4214 of this title) have been
            established.
                ``(6) Funding is expected to be available to execute the
            product development and production plan for the program or
            subprogram, consistent with the estimates described in paragraph
            (4) for the program or subprogram.
                ``(7) Appropriate market research has been conducted prior
            to technology development, including market research of
            commercial products, commercial services, and nondevelopmental
            items (as defined in section 110 of title 41).
                ``(8) The Department of Defense has completed an analysis of
            alternatives with respect to the program or subprogram, or in
            lieu of an analysis of alternatives, early experimentation with
            a combatant commander has been conducted.
                ``(9) The Joint Requirements Oversight Council has
            accomplished its duties with respect to the program or
            subprogram pursuant to section 181(b) of this title, including
            an analysis of the operational requirements for the program or
            subprogram.
                ``(10) Life-cycle sustainment planning has identified and
            evaluated relevant sustainment cost elements, factors, risks,
            and gaps that are likely to drive readiness of the system as
            well as operating and supporting costs.
                ``(11) An estimate has been made of the requirements for
            core logistics capabilities and the associated sustaining
            workloads required to support such requirements.
                ``(12) The program or subprogram complies with all relevant
            policies, regulations, and directives of the Department of
            Defense.
                ``(13) Appropriate actions are planned for the acquisition
            of technical data required to support the program or subprogram.
                ``(14) The program or subprogram has an approved life cycle
            sustainment plan required under section 4324(b) of this title.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1981]]

                ``(15) In the case of a naval vessel program or subprogram,
            such program or subprogram is in compliance with the
            requirements of section 8669b of this title.'';
                (6) by inserting after subsection (b), as so redesignated,
            the following new subsection:

        ``(c) Written Record of Milestone Decision.--The milestone decision
    authority shall issue a written record of decision at the time that
    Milestone B approval is granted. <<NOTE: Compliance.>> The record shall
    confirm compliance with subsection (b) and specifically state that the
    milestone decision authority considered the factors described in
    subsection (b) prior to the decision to grant milestone approval. The
    milestone decision authority shall retain records of the basis for the
    milestone decision.'';
                (7) in subsection (d), as so redesignated--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking
                    ``Certifications or Determination'' and inserting
                    ``Basis for Milestone Approval'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
                          by striking ``certifications or a determination
                          under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``a written
                          record of the milestone decision under subsection
                          (c)'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A)--
                                        (I) by striking ``certifications or
                                    determination of the milestone decision
                                    authority'' and inserting ``decision of
                                    the milestone decision authority''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``certifications or
                                    determination specified in paragraph
                                    (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a)'' and
                                    inserting ``decision specified in
                                    subsection (b)''; and
                              (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                          ``certifications or determination'' and inserting
                          ``decision''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) by striking ``withdraw the certifications
                          or determination concerned or''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``certifications,
                          determination, or approval are'' and inserting
                          ``approval is'';
                (8) by amending subsection (e), as so redesignated, to read
            as follows:

        ``(e) Submissions to Congress on Milestone B.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Records.>> Notification.--Not later
            than 15 days after granting Milestone B approval for a major
            defense acquisition program or major subprogram, the milestone
            decision authority for the program or subprogram shall provide
            to the congressional defense committees and, in the case of
            intelligence or intelligence-related activities, the
            congressional intelligence committees a written record of the
            milestone decision.
                ``(2) Additional information.--(A) At the request of any of
            the congressional defense committees or, in the case of
            intelligence or intelligence-related activities, the
            congressional intelligence committees, the milestone decision
            authority shall submit to the committee an explanation of the
            basis for the decision to grant Milestone B approval with
            respect to a major defense acquisition program or major
            subprogram, or further information or underlying documentation.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1982]]

                ``(B) The explanation or additional information shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.''; and
                (9) in subsection (f), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5);
                        (B) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (4);
                    and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `written record of
            milestone decision', with respect to a major defense acquisition
            program or a major subprogram, means a document signed by the
            milestone decision authority that formalizes approved entry of
            the program or subprogram into the next phase of the acquisition
            process.''.
    SEC. 808. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION RELATING
                            TO REMOTE OR ISOLATED INSTALLATIONS.

        Chapter 365 of title 10, United States <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    4701.>> Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4705. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4705.>> Notice of contract
                      cancellation or termination relating to remote
                      or isolated installations

        ``(a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (c), not later
    than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary of Defense or any
    other official of an element of the Department of Defense cancels or
    terminates a contract, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a notice
    of such cancellation or termination if such cancellation or termination
    involves a reduction in employment of not fewer than--
                ``(1) 50 remote or isolated installation contractor
            employees; or
                ``(2) 100 employees of contractors, including remote or
            isolated installation contractor employees.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Requirements.--A notice described in
    subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the effect of such
    cancellation or termination on members of the armed forces.

        ``(c) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    requirements of subsection (a) with respect to the cancellation or
    termination of a contract if the Secretary determines that such waiver
    is in the interest of national security.
        ``(2) If the Secretary waives the requirements of subsection (a)
    with respect to the cancellation or termination of a contract, the
    Secretary shall submit the notice required by such subsection with
    respect to such cancellation or termination not later than one week
    after such cancellation or termination.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `remote or isolated installation' means a
            military installation (as defined in section 2801 of this title)
            that is a remote military installation, as determined by the
            Secretary pursuant to the policy required by section 565 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10
            U.S.C. 1781b note).
                ``(2) The term `remote or isolated installation contractor
            employee' means an individual who--
                        ``(A) is an employee of a contractor;
                        ``(B) as such an employee, provides goods or
                    services to a remote or isolated installation; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1983]]

                        ``(C) resides in the same geographic area as such
                    remote or isolated installation.''.
    SEC. 809. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4371 note.>> COST GROWTH REPORTS FOR
                            MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THAT ARE HIGHLY
                            SENSITIVE CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.

        (a) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation each Secretary of a
    military department, shall establish guidance requiring that each
    service acquisition executive (as defined in section 101 of title 10,
    United States Code) submit to the congressional defense committees a
    cost growth report for a covered program each time the estimated unit
    cost for such covered program has increased by a percentage equal to or
    greater than any of the significant cost growth thresholds or critical
    cost growth thresholds under section 4371 of title 10, United States
    Code.
        (b) Elements of Report.--A cost growth report required under this
    section shall include, with respect to a covered program, the following:
                (1) The name of the covered program.
                (2) The date of the preparation of the report.
                (3) The program phase of the covered program.
                (4) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> The unit cost estimates for
            the covered program in constant base-year dollars and in current
            dollars.
                (5) <<NOTE: Statement.>> A statement of the reasons for cost
            increases that resulted in the submission of a report under this
            section.
                (6) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of major program milestones,
            including the dates for each program milestone according to the
            original baseline, current baseline, and current estimate.
                (7) Annualized funding for the program by appropriation
            account from the date on which the program commenced to the
            current estimated year of completion.
                (8) Any actions taken or proposed to be taken to control
            future cost growth of the covered program.
                (9) Any changes made in the performance or milestones of the
            covered program and the extent to which such changes have
            contributed to the cost increase.

        (c) Critical Breach.--With respect to a covered program for which
    the cost growth meets the threshold for a critical cost growth threshold
    (as defined in section 4371 of title 10, United States Code), the
    applicable service acquisition executive shall--
                (1) treat such covered program as if the unit cost of such a
            covered program has increased by a percentage equal to or
            greater than any of the critical cost growth thresholds for the
            covered program; and
                (2) follow applicable procedures in sections 4376 and 4377
            of title 10, United States Code.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered program'' means a Department of
            Defense program--
                        (A) that is a highly sensitive classified program
                    (as determined by the Secretary of Defense);
                        (B) that would be a major defense acquisition
                    program under section 4201 of title 10, United States
                    Code, except for the exclusion from the applicability of
                    that section of such a highly sensitive classified
                    program; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1984]]

                        (C) that has entered the engineering and
                    manufacturing design phase, or equivalent phase.
                (2) The term ``unit cost'' means, with respect to a covered
            program, as applicable--
                        (A) the program acquisition unit cost (as defined in
                    section 4351 of title 10, United States Code); or
                        (B) the procurement unit cost (as defined in such
                    section).

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

    SEC. 811. REPEAL OF AND MODIFICATION TO CERTAIN DEFENSE
                            ACQUISITION LAWS.

        (a) Repeals.--
                (1) The following provisions of law are hereby repealed:
                        (A) <<NOTE: 10 USC 3201 note.>> Section 805 of the
                    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
                    (Public Law 108-136; 117 Stat. 1542).
                        (B) <<NOTE: 10 USC 3201 note, note prec.
                    3241.>> Sections 886 and 892 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-
                    181; 122 Stat. 266, 270).
                        (C) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3241.>> Section 127 of
                    the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 111 Stat. 4161).
                        (D) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note, note prec.
                    4201.>> Sections 828 and 1056 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
                    92; 129 Stat. 910, 984).
                        (E) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4126 note, 4205 note.>> Sections
                    235 and 1692 of the National Defense Authorization Act
                    for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat.
                    2064, 2636).
                (2) Section 844 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1515) is
            amended--
                        (A) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3151.>> by striking
                    subsections (a) and (b); and
                        (B) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4501.>> in subsection
                    (c), by striking ``(c) Annual Report on Contracting in
                    Iraq and Afghanistan.--Section'' and inserting
                    ``Section''.

        (b) Modification to Certain Contracts Relating to Vessels, Aircraft,
    and Combat Vehicles.--Section 3671(b)(5) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C);
                (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking the semicolon and
            inserting a period; and
                (3) in that matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
            the following: ``subsection if--(A) funds'' and inserting
            ``subsection if funds''.

        (c) Modification to Limitation on Milestone Decision Authorities.--
    Section 4204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
    subsection (f).
    SEC. 812. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION OF EXCESS
                            SUPPLIES.

        Section 3070 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1985]]

                (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or in the case of
            ship maintenance, overhaul, and repair, in excess of five years
            of operating stocks'' after ``in excess of two years of
            operating stocks''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``, to protect
            against identified risk of supply chain disruptions,'' before
            ``or for other reasons of national security''.
    SEC. 813. MODIFICATIONS TO COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF
                            ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.

        (a) In General.--Section 3072 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in the heading, by striking ``efforts'' and inserting
            ``initiatives'';
                (2) by striking ``efforts'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``initiatives'';
                (3) in subsection (a), by striking ``2026'' and inserting
            ``2029''
            ; and
                (4) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating
                    paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
                        (B) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
                    striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
                    and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(3) other issues as determined appropriate by the
            Comptroller General.''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 203 of
    title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3062.>> is amended by
    striking the item relating to section 3072 and inserting the following:

    ``3072. Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and
               initiatives.''.

    SEC. 814. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCT AND COMMERCIAL
                            SERVICE DETERMINATIONS.

        Section 3456(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following paragraph:
                ``(1) Determinations.--A contract or subcontract for a
            product (including a product without a part number or a product
            with a prior part number that has the same functionality as the
            product had with the prior part number) or service acquired
            using commercial acquisition procedures under part 12 of the
            Federal Acquisition Regulation shall serve as a prior commercial
            product or commercial service determination with respect to such
            product or service for purposes of this chapter, including when
            subject to minor modifications, unless--
                        ``(A) the prior determination was not issued or
                    approved by a contracting officer of the Department of
                    Defense; or
                        ``(B) the senior procurement executive of the
                    military department or the Department of Defense as
                    designated for purposes of section 1702(c) of title 41
                    determines in writing that it is no longer appropriate
                    to acquire the product or service using commercial
                    acquisition procedures.''.
    SEC. 815. APPLICATION OF RECENT PRICE HISTORY TO COST OR PRICING
                            DATA REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 3702(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``An offeror'' and inserting ``(A) An
            offeror''; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1986]]

                (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(B)(i) An offeror for a subcontract (at any tier)
                    of a contract under this chapter that is required to
                    submit cost or pricing data under subparagraph (A) with
                    respect to such subcontract may submit prices paid for
                    the covered goods and services of such offeror for such
                    subcontract under this clause if--
                              ``(I) such offeror is a nontraditional defense
                          contractor (as defined in section 3014 of this
                          title);
                              ``(II) the prices to be submitted are prices
                          that were paid for the same goods and services as
                          such covered goods and services; and
                              ``(III) the price of such subcontract is not
                          expected to exceed $5,000,000.
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Determination. Time period.>> The
                    submission of prices paid under clause (i) by an
                    offereor with respect to a subcontract shall be deemed
                    to be the submission of cost or pricing data by such
                    offeror with respect to such subcontract as required by
                    subparagraph (A) if a contracting officer of the
                    Department of Defense determines that the prices
                    submitted under such clause are fair and reasonable
                    based on supported cost or pricing data within the last
                    12 months.
                        ``(iii) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subparagraph,
                    the term `covered goods and services' means, with
                    respect to an offeror for a subcontract (at any tier),
                    the goods and services such offeror would provide under
                    such subcontract.''.
    SEC. 816. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
                            PROTOTYPE PROJECTS USING OTHER TRANSACTION
                            AUTHORITY.

        Section 4022(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``senior
                    procurement executive for the agency as designated for
                    the purpose of section 1702(c) of title 41'' and
                    inserting ``head of the contracting activity''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``Under
                    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering or the
                    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
                    Sustainment'' and inserting ``senior procurement
                    executive for the agency as designated for the purpose
                    of section 1702(c) of title 41, or, for the Defense
                    Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense
                    Innovation Unit, or the Missile Defense Agency, the
                    director of the agency,''; and
                (2) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
                ``(3) The authority of the head of the contracting activity,
            director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,
            director of the Defense Innovation Unit, director of the Missile
            Defense Agency, or the senior procurement executive, as
            applicable, under paragraph (2) may not be delegated.''.
    SEC. 817. CLARIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR FOLLOW
                            ON PRODUCTION.

        Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1987]]

                ``(6) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `follow-on production
            contract or transaction' means a contract or transaction to
            produce, sustain, or otherwise implement the results of a
            successfully completed prototype project for continued or
            expanded use by the Department of Defense.''; and
                (2) in subsection (f)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
                    following: ``A follow-on production award may be
                    provided for in a transaction entered into under this
                    section for a prototype project, awarded with respect to
                    such a transaction as one or more separate awards, or a
                    combination thereof.''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, one or more
                    separate awards of follow-on production contracts or
                    transactions with respect to a transaction described in
                    such paragraph, or a combination thereof,'' after
                    ``paragraph (1)''.
    SEC. 818. CLARIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR
                            FACILITY REPAIR.

        (a) In General.--Section 4022(i) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``except for
                    projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a
                    facility,'';
                        (B) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``In carrying out'';
                        (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
                    clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                ``(B) The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to
            projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a facility.'';
            and
                (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``September 30, 2025''
            and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4022 note.>> Applicability.--This section and the
    amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a
    transaction for a prototype project under section 4022(i) of title 10,
    United States Code, entered into on or after the date of the enactment
    of this section.
    SEC. 819. OPEN INTERFACE STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
                            OF DEFENSE.

        Section 4401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Public information. Approval.>> Disclosure
    Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
    this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available
    any standards for implementation of the modular open system approaches
    for contracts, unless the service acquisition executive with respect to
    a specific contract submits to the Secretary a request to not disclose
    such standards and the Secretary approves such request.''.
    SEC. 820. UPDATES TO EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 827(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4601) is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1988]]

                (1) by striking ``date of the enactment of this Act'' and
            inserting ``date of the enactment of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''; and
                (2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
            following:
                ``(2) increase the contract value threshold associated with
            earned value management system requirements for cost contracts
            or incentive contracts from $20,000,000 to $50,000,000; and
                ``(3) increase the contract value threshold associated
            requiring a defense contractor to use an approved earned value
            management system from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000.''.
    SEC. 821. INCLUSION OF JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN
                            CONTESTED LOGISTICS DEMONSTRATION AND
                            PROTOTYPING PROGRAM.

        Section 842(h)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 <<NOTE: 10 USC 2341 note.>> (Public Law 118-31) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as
            subparagraphs (D), (F), and (G), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
            subparagraph:
                        ``(C) Japan;''; and
                (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), as redesignated by
            paragraph (1), the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(E) the Republic of Korea;''.
    SEC. 822. AVOIDANCE OF USE OF LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
                            SOURCE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROCUREMENT
                            OF MUNITIONS RESPONSE SERVICES.

        Section 880(c)(1) of the John S. McCain National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (41 U.S.C. 3701 note) is amended
    by inserting ``munitions response services,'' after ``telecommunications
    devices and services,''.
    SEC. 823. USE OF FIXED-PRICE TYPE CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN
                            SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.

        Section 818 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2007 <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4231.>> (Public Law 109-
    364) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(g) Conditions With Respect to Certain Shipbuilding Contracts.--
                ``(1) Limitation.--With respect to a fixed-price type
            contract for the procurement of shipbuilding associated with a
            major defense acquisition program, the number of ships to be
            procured under such contract, including all options, may not be
            more than two if the scope of the work of such contract includes
            the detail design and the construction of items for such a major
            defense acquisition program.

            ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification. Certification.>> Waiver.--
            The Secretary concerned may waive the limitation in paragraph
            (1) if such Secretary submits to the congressional defense
            committees, not later than 30 days after issuance of such
            waiver, a written notification of such waiver that includes a
            certification that the basic and functional design of any ship
            to be procured under a contract described in paragraph (1) are
            complete.
                ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1989]]

                        ``(A) The term `basic and functional design' has the
                    meaning given in section 8669c of title 10, United
                    States Code.
                        ``(B) The term `construction' means steel cutting
                    and module fabrication, assembly, and outfitting, keel
                    laying, and module erection supporting the launch and
                    eventual delivery of a completed ship.
                        ``(C) The term `detail design' means design using
                    computer-aided modeling to enable the generation of work
                    instructions for construction of the ship, where such
                    work instructions show detailed system information and
                    support construction, including guidance for
                    subcontractors and suppliers, installation drawings,
                    schedules, material lists, and lists of prefabricated
                    materials and parts.''.
    SEC. 824. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO MODIFY CERTAIN
                            CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS BASED ON THE EFFECTS
                            OF INFLATION.

        Subsection (e) of the first section of Public Law 85-804 (50 U.S.C.
    1431(e)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting
    ``December 31, 2025''.

            Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development

    SEC. 831. MODIFICATION TO THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT
                            OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.

        Section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``The
    preceding sentence does not apply to the President of the Defense
    Acquisition University serving on January 1, 2025, who shall serve a
    maximum term of three years beginning on the date of the enactment of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 without an
    option for extension of such term.''.
    SEC. 832. UPDATED ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT TRAINING.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 1749. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1749.>> Field training for acquisition
                      and sustainment

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Training Program.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this section, the Under Secretary for
    Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish a training program that
    supports cross-functional personnel and contractors of the Department of
    Defense involved in any phase of the acquisition and sustainment
    lifecycle in making important decisions with respect to acquisition or
    sustainment, including requirements validation, the development of an
    acquisition strategy, awarding contracts, and ongoing management of
    performance and governance.

        ``(b) Elements.--The training program established under subsection
    (a) shall--
                ``(1) create deployable training teams to coach the cross-
            functional personnel and contractors described in subsection (a)
            and facilitate such personnel and contractors successfully

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1990]]

            completing a phase of an acquisition or sustainment effort with
            the same training team to the maximum extent possible;
                ``(2) to the extent practicable, ensure that the same
            training team under paragraph (1) provides the support described
            under such paragraph with respect to a phase of an acquisition
            or sustainment effort until such phase is completed or otherwise
            ends;
                ``(3) provide to the cross-functional personnel and
            contractors described in subsection (a) short, intermittent
            lessons on innovative acquisition and fielding procedures,
            flexible contracting frameworks, and business negotiation skills
            that are timed to align the topics of the lessons to relevant
            activities under a phase of an acquisition or sustainment
            effort;
                ``(4) emphasizes--
                        ``(A) the acquisition of commercial products,
                    commercial services, and commercially available off-the-
                    shelf items (as such terms are defined in sections 103,
                    103a, and 104, respectively, of title 41);
                        ``(B) technology procured `as-a-service' or as a
                    consumption-based solution (as defined in section 834 of
                    the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 4571
                    note)); and
                        ``(C) using the middle tier acquisition pathways
                    under section 3602 of this title and the pathways under
                    section 3603 of this title; and
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Process.>> include a process for collecting
            feedback on the training program and performance of the training
            teams to improve the training program.

        ``(c) Training Team Requirements.--Each training team created under
    the training program--
                ``(1) include at not less than one individual from the
            private sector or academia with expertise in conducting
            commercial transactions; and
                ``(2) has excellent facilitation skills and can coach the
            cross-functional personnel and contractors described in
            subsection (a) on applying the best practices to the formulation
            of acquisition and sustainment programs and contracts;

        ``(d) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall ensure that each member of the acquisition
    workforce who participates in the training program established under
    subsection (a) can meet up to 80 hours of a continuous education
    requirement established under section 1723 of this title by
    participating in the training program.
        ``(e) Pilot Program.--During fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of each
    military department shall carry out not less than one pilot program--
                ``(1) under which the military department shall receive
            support under the training program established under subsection
            (a) with respect to acquisition and sustainment efforts of high
            importance or urgency to the military department; and
                ``(2) which the Under Secretary for Acquisition and
            Sustainment shall use to develop the training material and
            procedures for the training program.

        ``(f) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Funding Requirements.--The Under
    Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment is authorized to use funds
    available for the

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1991]]

    Defense Acquisition University for civilian faculty members, contracts,
    and associated travel and expenses to carry out the training program
    established in (a) starting in fiscal year 2025, and for fiscal years
    2027 through fiscal year 2031--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> not less than 25 percent of
            civilian faculty members authorized under section 1746 of this
            title shall be detailed on a reimbursable basis to the training
            program established in (a) for a minimum of half of their time;
            and
                ``(2) not less than 25 percent of all contract or agreement
            obligations in support of Defense Acquisition University shall
            be reserved for the training program established in (a),
            including the training of civilian faculty members to facilitate
            programs under the training program.

        ``(g) Report.--Not later than November 1, 2026, the Under Secretary
    for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide a report to the Committees
    on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the
    training program required under subsection (a), including--
                ``(1) the number and qualifications of civilian faculty
            members detailed to the training program under subsection
            (f)(1), including any training requirements they receive to
            facilitate programs under the training program;
                ``(2) an identification of contractor or university support
            for the training program pursuant to subsection (f)(2);
                ``(3) a budget for the training program that meets the
            requirements of subsection (f);
                ``(4) the status and success of the pilot program; and
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any additional
            information or recommendations with respect to the training
            program that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment determines appropriate.''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 87 of
    title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 1741.>> is amended by
    inserting after the item relating to section 1748 the following new
    item:

    ``1749. Field training for acquisition and sustainment.''.

    SEC. 833. EXTENSION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO CERTAIN
                            ACQUISITION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
                            AND PROCEDURES.

        Section 1762(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2031''.
    SEC. 834. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES RELATED TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCT AND
                            COMMERCIAL SERVICE DETERMINATIONS.

        Section 3453(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding the following new paragraph:
                ``(7) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> establish criteria in performance
            evaluations for appropriate personnel to reward risk-informed
            decisions that maximize the acquisition of commercial products,
            commercial services, or nondevelopmental items other than
            commercial products.''.
    SEC. 835. MODIFICATION TO EXTRAMURAL ACQUISITION INNOVATION AND
                            RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

        Section 4142 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1992]]

                (1) by striking subsection (c);
                (2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as
            subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively;
                (3) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (d)'' and
            inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
                (4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``Director'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment''.
    SEC. 836. PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DATA ON EMPLOYEES
                            OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO THIRD
                            PARTIES.

        Section 4662 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``and that would be permissible
                    pursuant to statute or guidance from the Director of the
                    Office of Management and Budget.'' and inserting a
                    period; and
                        (B) by inserting at the end the following: ``This
                    provision does not apply in circumstances where the
                    transfer of such data would otherwise be authorized by
                    law.'';
                (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may
    waive the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to the sale,
    licensing, or other transfer of covered individually identifiable
    Department employee data if the Secretary determines that such waiver--
                ``(1) appropriately considers the privacy risks to the
            employee of the Department of Defense to which such data
            relates; and
                ``(2) is necessary in the interest of national security.'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
                (4) by amending paragraph (1) of subsection (d), as so
            redesignated, to read as follows:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `covered individually
            identifiable Department employee data' means individually
            identifiable Department employee data obtained by a contractor
            or subcontractor described in subsection (a).''; and
                (5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than January 15,
    2026, and annually thereafter for four years, the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the use of the waiver
    authority under subsection (b) for the fiscal year preceding the date of
    submission of the report. The report shall include, for each use of the
    waiver--
                ``(1) the specific justification for providing the waiver;
                ``(2) an identification of the contractor or subcontractor
            that is the subject of the waiver request; and
                ``(3) an identification of the purpose of the sale,
            licensing, or transfer of covered individually identifiable
            Department employee data that is the subject of the waiver
            request.''.
    SEC. 837. MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS FROM
                            REPRISAL FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN
                            INFORMATION.

         Section 4701(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and
            (7) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8),
            respectively;

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1993]]

                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Notifications.>> Not later than 30 days
    after receiving an Inspector General report pursuant to subsection (b),
    the head of the agency concerned shall notify the complainant and the
    Inspector General, in writing, of either the actions ordered or the
    decision to deny relief. After such notification, if the head of the
    agency concerned changes the actions ordered or the decision to deny
    relief, the head of the agency concerned shall notify the complainant
    and the Inspector General, in writing, of the change not later than 30
    days after the change occurs.'';
                (3) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
            this section, by striking ``paragraph (b)(2)(B)'' and inserting
            ``paragraph (2)(B) of such subsection''; and
                (4) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)''.
    SEC. 838. DETAIL AUTHORITY FOR DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS
                            AGENCY TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION
                            SUPPORT.

        Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
            (e) and (f), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> DARPA Detailees Authorized.--
                ``(1) Authority.--The Director of the Defense Advanced
            Research Projects Agency, upon a request from the Principal
            Technology Transition Advisor of a military department, may
            detail personnel of the Agency to such military department for a
            period not to exceed one year to provide technology transition
            support for technology of the Agency that is to be acquired by
            such military department.
                ``(2) Extension.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
            Research and Engineering may extend a detail under paragraph (1)
            for a period of not more than 6 additional months.''.
    SEC. 839. EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WHO
                            PERFORM WORK IN, FOR, OR ARE SUBJECT TO
                            THE LAWS OR CONTROL OF THE PEOPLE'S
                            REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

        Section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, for, or are
                    subject to the laws or control of'' after ``perform work
                    in''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (3)--
                              (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B)
                          as clauses (i) and (ii) and moving such clauses,
                          as so redesignated, two ems to the right;
                              (ii) by striking ``If a covered entity'' and
                          inserting ``(A) In general.--If a covered
                          company'';
                              (iii) by inserting ``, for, or are subject to
                          the laws or control of'' after ``any individual
                          who will perform work in'';

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1994]]

                              (iv) in clause (i), as so redesignated, by
                          striking ``perform work in the People's Republic
                          of China'' and inserting ``perform such work'';
                          and
                              (v) in clause (ii), as so redesignated--
                                        (I) by inserting ``and each other
                                    location'' after ``China''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``performed.'' and
                                    inserting the following: ``performed;
                                    and
                              ``(iii) whether an agency or instrumentality
                          of the People's Republic of China or any other
                          covered entity has requested access to data or
                          otherwise acquired data from the covered entity
                          required to make a disclosure under paragraph (1)
                          or (2) pursuant to any law or regulation of the
                          People's Republic of China.
                        ``(B) Additional disclosure of information and
                    additional measures regarding certain entities.--
                              ``(i) In general.--If a covered entity
                          performing a covered contract for services dealing
                          with commercial computer software or noncommercial
                          computer software and is required to make a
                          disclosure under paragraph (1) or (2), such
                          covered entity shall--
                                        ``(I) describe the process for
                                    disclosing a cybersecurity
                                    vulnerability, if such covered entity is
                                    also required to disclose any
                                    cybersecurity vulnerability to the
                                    Ministry of Industry and Information
                                    Technology or any other agency or
                                    instrumentality of the People's Republic
                                    of China; and
                                        ``(II) provide any information
                                    related to how a United States affiliate
                                    is notified of a vulnerability described
                                    in subclause (I).
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision.>> Issuance
                          of regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the
                          date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the
                          Secretary shall revise the Defense Federal
                          Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require--
                                        ``(I) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a
                                    covered entity to require that an
                                    individual or entity performing work on
                                    a covered contract in the People's
                                    Republic of China on behalf of the
                                    covered entity to notify the covered
                                    entity within 48 hours of such
                                    individual or entity reporting any
                                    software vulnerability related to such
                                    covered contract to the Ministry of
                                    Industry and Information Technology or
                                    any other agency or instrumentality of
                                    the People's Republic of China; and
                                        ``(II) the covered entity to retain
                                    and furnish to the Department of Defense
                                    information regarding any cybersecurity
                                    vulnerability reported to the Ministry
                                    of Industry and Information Technology
                                    or any other agency or instrumentality
                                    of the People's Republic of China with
                                    respect to which the covered entity
                                    received a notice pursuant to subclause
                                    (I).''; and
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``with a value in
                    excess of $5,000,000, excluding'' and inserting ``for,
                    or

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1995]]

                    including, any information and communications
                    technology, including''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, for, or
                    subject to the laws or control of'' after ``a covered
                    contract in''.
    SEC. 840. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 7532.>> DESIGNATION OF PROGRAM
                            EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ACQUISITION OF OPEN-
                            SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR ARMY.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army may designate an existing
    program executive office within the Army to be responsible for the
    acquisition of open-source intelligence tools for the Army.
        (b) Responsibilities.--If the Secretary of the Army designates an
    existing program office under subsection (a), that office shall be
    responsible for the selection, procurement, and evaluation of open-
    source intelligence tools for the Army.
        (c) Open-source Intelligence Tools Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``open-source intelligence tools'' has the meaning given that term
    in section 430b(d) of title 10, United States Code.

     Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing

    SEC. 841. ENHANCING REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO
                            SUPPLY CHAIN RISK.

        Section 3252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
                ``(1) consulting with procurement or other relevant
            officials of the covered agency;'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``with the
                    concurrence of the Under Secretary of Defense for
                    Acquisition and Sustainment,''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (3)--
                              (i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
                          follows:
                        ``(A) a summary of the risk assessment that serves
                    as the basis for the written determination required by
                    paragraph (2); and'';
                              (ii) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C);
                          and
                              (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
                          subparagraph (B);
                (2) by striking subsection (c); and
                (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
            (c) and (d), respectively.
    SEC. 842. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE AND
                            DINNERWARE.

        (a) In General.--Section 4862(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs:
                ``(3) Stainless steel flatware.
                ``(4) Dinnerware.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4862 note.>> Effective Date.--Paragraphs (3) and
    (4) of section 4862(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
    subsection (a), shall take effect on January 1, 2026.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1996]]

        (c) <<NOTE: Repeals. 10 USC 4862 note.>> Sunset.--Paragraphs (3) and
    (4) of section 4862(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
    subsection (a), are repealed effective January 1, 2029.
    SEC. 843. CLARIFICATION OF EXCEPTION TO BERRY AMENDMENT
                            REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT OF VESSELS IN
                            FOREIGN WATERS.

        Section 4862(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``, or for,'' after ``Procurements by''.
    SEC. 844. TECHNICAL EDITS TO SOURCING REQUIREMENTS FOR STRATEGIC
                            MATERIALS AND SENSITIVE MATERIALS.

        (a) Strategic Materials.--Section 4863 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``at a reasonable
                    price'' after ``when needed''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:

        ``(3) The authority in subsection (b)(1)--
                ``(A) may be delegated to the head of contracting activity
            for the relevant component for an exception for a single
            acquisition program;
                ``(B) may be delegated to the senior acquisition executive
            of a military department for an exception for multiple programs
            within such military department; and
                ``(C) may be delegated to the Undersecretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment for an exception for more than one
            military department.'';
                (2) in subsection (c)(1)--
                        (A) by striking ``in support of combat operations
                    or''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``or for use outside of the United
                    States'' after ``contingency operations''; and
                (3) in subsection (k)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or the
                    Secretary of the military department concerned'' after
                    ``Secretary of Defense''; and
                        (B) by amending subparagraph (2)(A) to read as
                    follows:
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Waivers.>> may be delegated--
                        ``(i) to the senior acquisition executive of the
                    military department concerned for a waiver for one or
                    more acquisition programs within the such military
                    department; and
                        ``(ii) to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the
                    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
                    Sustainment for a waiver applicable to more than one
                    military department;''.

        (b) Sensitive Materials.--Section 4872 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by inserting ``or (e)'' after ``subsection (c)'';
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or the
                    Secretary of the military department concerned'' after
                    ``Secretary of Defense''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``in support of
                    contingency operations or'' before ``for use outside'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1997]]

                (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsections:

        ``(d) Delegation.--The authorities in subsection (c)--
                ``(1) may be delegated to the head of contracting activity
            for the relevant component for an exception for a single
            acquisition program;
                ``(2) may be delegated to the senior acquisition executive
            of a military department for an exception for multiple programs
            within such military department; and
                ``(3) may be delegated to the Undersecretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment for an exception for more than one
            military department.

        ``(e) National Security Waiver.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Notwithstanding
            subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense of the Secretary or the
            Secretary of the military department concerned, may accept the
            delivery of an end item containing covered material manufactured
            in a covered nation if the Secretary determines in writing that
            acceptance of such end item is necessary to the national
            security interests of the United States.
                ``(2) Delegation.--A written determination under paragraph
            (1)--
                        ``(A) may be delegated--
                              ``(i) to the senior acquisition executive of
                          the military department concerned for a waiver for
                          one or more acquisition programs within such
                          military department; and
                              ``(ii) to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or
                          the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
                          Sustainment for a waiver applicable to more than
                          one military department;
                        ``(B) shall specify the quantity of end items to
                    which the waiver applies and the time period over which
                    the waiver applies; and
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Certification. Deadline.>> shall be
                    provided to the congressional defense committees prior
                    to making such a determination (except that in the case
                    of an urgent national security requirement, such
                    certification may be provided to the defense committees
                    up to 7 days after it is made).''.
    SEC. 845. AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENT TO BUY STRATEGIC MATERIALS
                            CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY FROM
                            AMERICAN SOURCES.

        Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by inserting ``qualifying''
            before ``foreign''; and
                (2) in subsection (m), by adding at the end the following
            new paragraph:
                ``(11) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `qualifying foreign
            government' means the government of a country with which the
            United States has in effect a reciprocal defense procurement
            agreement or memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant
            to section 4851 of this title.''.
    SEC. 846. MODIFICATION TO MISCELLANEOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE
                            PROCUREMENT OF GOODS OTHER THAN UNITED
                            STATES GOODS.

        Section 4864(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1998]]

                (1) by striking the second sentence;
                (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subsection (a)(3)''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> For purposes of this subsection, the
    term `auxiliary ship'--
                ``(A) with respect to a contract entered into after December
            20, 2019, does not include an icebreaker or a special mission
            ship; and
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Certification. Time period.>> with respect to
            a contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of
            the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025,
            includes an icebreaker or a special mission ship, unless the
            Secretary of the Navy certifies to Congress that the forecasted
            sales over a four-year period of large medium-speed diesel
            engines manufactured in the national technology and industrial
            base will not fall below the minimum sustaining rate for plant
            operations of a diminishing manufacturing source.''.
    SEC. 847. INCLUSION OF RECYCLED AND REUSED MINERALS AND METALS IN
                            PREFERENCE FOR SOURCING OF STRATEGIC AND
                            CRITICAL MATERIALS.

        Section 848(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3769; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, including
                    processing of strategic and critical materials derived
                    from recycled or reused minerals or metals,'' after
                    ``United States''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, including
                    such materials derived from recycled or reused minerals
                    or metals,'' after ``materials''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and
                    inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
                    subparagraph (E); and
                        (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
                    following new subparagraph (D):
                        ``(D) the development of cost-effective sources of
                    supply of strategic and critical materials derived from
                    recycled or reused minerals or metals; and''.
    SEC. 848. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4862 note.>> DOMESTIC
                            NONAVAILABILITY DETERMINATIONS LIST.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall develop and maintain a list of all domestic
    nonavailability determinations.
        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Submission to Congress.--Not later than
    30 days after the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment
    develops the list required under subsection (a), and annually
    thereafter, the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment shall
    submit to Congress a list of all domestic nonavailability determinations
    made during the one year period ending on the date on which the Under
    Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment submits such list.

        (c) Plan for Informing Industry.--Not later than 30 days after the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment develops the
    list required under subsection (a), the

    [[Page 138 STAT. 1999]]

    Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment shall develop a plan for
    sharing such list with industry partners.
        (d) Domestic Nonavailability Determination Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``domestic nonavailability determination'' means a
    determination made for purposes of providing an availability exception
    pursuant to section 4862(c) of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 849. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 3241.>> SUPPLY
                            CHAIN ILLUMINATION INCENTIVES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Policies. Procedures.>> In General.--Not later than
    April 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement
    policies, procedures, and tools to incentivize each contractor of the
    Department of Defense to assess and monitor the entire supply chain of
    goods and services provided to the Department by such contractor to
    identify potential vulnerabilities and noncompliance risks with respect
    to such goods and services.

        (b) Briefing.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
    Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and House of Representatives a briefing on the development and
    implementation of the policies, procedures, and tools under subsection
    (a), including information on obstacles to developing and implementing
    such policies, if any, and additional authorities or resources required
    to develop and implement such policies.
    SEC. 850. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3241.>> REPORT AND UPDATED
                            GUIDANCE ON CONTINUED RISK MANAGEMENT FOR
                            PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAINS OF DEPARTMENT
                            OF DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall--
                (1) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
            and the House of Representatives a report on--
                        (A) existing information streams within the Federal
                    Government, if any, for excipients and key starting
                    materials for final drug products that may be used to
                    assess the reliance by the Department of Defense on
                    high-risk foreign suppliers analyzed in the report
                    required under section 860(a) of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
                    263; 136 Stat. 2734; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.);
                        (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> active pharmaceutical
                    ingredients, final drug products, and respective
                    excipients and key starting materials analyzed in such
                    report that are manufactured in a high-risk foreign
                    country, as determined by the Secretary of Defense;
                        (C) any limitations on the ability of the Secretary
                    to--
                              (i) obtain or analyze the information
                          identified under subparagraphs (A) and (B);
                              (ii) monitor the temperature of active
                          pharmaceutical ingredients, final drug products,
                          and respective excipients and key starting
                          materials throughout the supply chain of the
                          Department; and
                              (iii) use data analytics to monitor
                          vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply chain
                          of the Department;
                        (D) how the Secretary plans to address the
                    limitations identified under subparagraph (C); and

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                        (E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any recommendations
                    of the Secretary to address those limitations; and
                (2) update risk management guidance developed by the Under
            Secretary under section 860(a)(1) of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
            U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) to include any relevant findings
            identified in paragraph (1).

        (b) FDA Determinations.--For the purposes of this section, the
    excipients and key starting materials for final drug products shall be
    such excipients and key starting materials as determined by the Food and
    Drug Administration or under regulations issued by the Food and Drug
    Administration.

             Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement

    SEC. 851. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COVERED ENTITIES THAT
                            CONTRACT WITH LOBBYISTS FOR CHINESE
                            MILITARY COMPANIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4651.>> In General.--Chapter 363 of title
    10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 4663. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4663.>> Prohibition on contracting
                      with covered entities that contract with
                      lobbyists for Chinese military companies

        ``(a) Prohibition on Entering Into Contracts With Covered
    Entities.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of
    Defense may not enter into a contract with an entity, a parent company
    of such entity, or a subsidiary of such entity is a party to a contract
    with a covered lobbyist.
        ``(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
    with respect to an entity that made reasonable inquires regarding the
    lobbying activities of another entity and determined such entity was not
    a covered lobbyist.
        ``(c) Waiver.--Upon notification to Congress, the Secretary of
    Defense may waive the requirements of this section.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered lobbyist' means an entity that
            engages in lobbying activities for any entity determined to be a
            Chinese military company listed in accordance with section 1260H
            of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).
                ``(2) The term `lobbying activities' has the meaning given
            in section 1045(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2018 (10 U.S.C. 971 note prec.).''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4663 note.>> Effective Date.--This section and
    the amendments made by this section shall take effect on June 30, 2026.
    SEC. 852. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2631.>> NOTIFICATION OF
                            CHANGES TO CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION
                            CONTRACTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Briefing. Deadline.>> In General.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall provide a written notification and briefing to the
    congressional defense committees not later than 90 days before the date
    on which the Secretary will implement any rule, regulation, or policy
    change which would--

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                (1) waive, exempt, or reduce any requirement, including any
            security clearance requirements, regarding transportation
            protective services for any transportation service provider; or
                (2) allow the award of a contract or order to a
            transportation service provider for any shipment that requires
            any transportation protective service if such transportation
            service provider is not authorized by the Department of Defense
            to transport cargo regarding such a transportation protective
            service.

        (b) Transportation Protective Service; Transportation Service
    Provider Defined.--In this section, the terms ``transportation
    protective service'' and ``transportation service provider'' have the
    meanings given such terms, respectively, in the publication of the
    Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command of the Department
    of Defense issued September 12, 2022, and titled ``MILITARY FREIGHT
    TRAFFIC UNIFIED RULES PUBLICATION-1 (MFTURP-1)'', or any successor
    thereto.
    SEC. 853. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> PROHIBITION ON
                            PROCUREMENT OF COVERED SEMICONDUCTOR
                            PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM COMPANIES
                            PROVIDING COVERED SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS
                            AND SERVICES TO HUAWEI.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Prohibition.--Beginning on the date
    that is 270 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall not enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of
    any covered semiconductor products and services for the Department of
    Defense with any entity that knowingly provides covered semiconductor
    products and services to Huawei.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Certification Process.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall, not later than the date on which the prohibition in
    subsection (a) takes effect, develop and implement a process requiring
    each entity seeking to provide covered semiconductor products and
    services to the Department of Defense to certify to the Department that
    such entity is not an entity covered by such prohibition.

        (c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may
    waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis as
    may be necessary in the interest of national security, if the Secretary
    determines that the covered semiconductor products and services to be
    acquired are--
                (1) only available from an entity otherwise covered by such
            prohibition; and
                (2) are required for national security systems or priority
            missions of the Department of Defense.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered semiconductor products and services''
            means--
                        (A) semiconductors;
                        (B) equipment for manufacturing semiconductors; and
                        (C) tools for designing semiconductors.
                (2) The term ``Huawei'' means--
                        (A) Huawei Technologies Company;
                        (B) any entity that is a subsidiary, owner,
                    beneficial owner, affiliate, or successor of Huawei
                    Technologies Company; and
                        (C) any entity that is directly or indirectly
                    controlled by Huawei Technologies Company.

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    SEC. 854. <<NOTE: China. 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> PROHIBITION ON
                            CONTRACTS FOR ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES.

        The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for online
    tutoring services which could result in personal data of citizens of the
    United States being transferred to the control of the People's Republic
    of China.
    SEC. 855. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR COVERED
                            CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN AN ANTI-ISRAEL
                            BOYCOTT.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of
    Defense may be obligated or expended to knowingly enter into a contract
    for goods or services for the Defense Commissary Agency on or after the
    date of the enactment of this Act with a covered contractor that has
    engaged in, or engages in, a boycott of the State of Israel.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``boycott of the State of Israel'' means
            engaging in a boycott action targeting--
                        (A) the State of Israel;
                        (B) companies or individuals doing business in, or
                    with, the State of Israel; or
                        (C) companies authorized by, licensed by, or
                    organized, under the laws of the State of Israel, to do
                    business.
                (2) The term ``company'' means an entity on the Department
            of Commerce Antiboycott Compliance Requester List maintained
            under section 1773 of the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 (part II of
            title XVII of Public Law 115-232; 50 U.S.C. 4842).
                (3) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor that
            has provided or agreed to provide goods or services to the
            Defense Commissary Agency in a total amount greater than or
            equal to $10,000,000 during the period beginning on October 1,
            2023, and ending on September 30, 2025.
    SEC. 856. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3201.>> PROCUREMENT OF
                            CLEANING PRODUCTS.

        The Secretary of Defense shall procure, to the maximum extent
    practicable, only those cleaning products that are identified--
                (1) under the Safer Choice program; or
                (2) by an independent third-party organization that provides
            certifications in a manner consistent with the Safer Choice
            program.
    SEC. 857. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> PLAN FOR PRODUCTION OF COVERED
                            MUNITIONS FOR PROCUREMENT BY THE
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Plan.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for the
    production by private entities of covered munitions for procurement by
    the Department of Defense.
        (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
    a detailed description of challenges related to the procurement of
    covered munitions, and proposed actions to remediate such challenges, in
    the following areas:
                (1) Regulations for net explosive weight or other
            environmental and safety considerations for covered munitions.
                (2) Intellectual property rights law and regulations
            applicable to the procurement of covered munitions.

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                (3) Methods to reimburse intellectual property holders and
            private entities for potential expenses incurred in the
            production of covered munitions.
                (4) Manufacturing and testing equipment lead times.
                (5) Considerations relating to technical data, personnel
            transparency, and the ability of individuals to move between
            positions in the Federal Government and positions at entities
            that produce covered munitions.
                (6) Workforce training.
                (7) Any other challenges the Secretary determines necessary.

        (c) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Selection of Covered Munitions.--Not
    later than June 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a
    minimum of two and a maximum of four covered munitions from at least two
    military departments for inclusion in the plan required under subsection
    (a).

        (d) Use of Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies.--The
    Secretary of Defense may consider the use of innovative intellectual
    property strategies pursuant to section 808 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
    3791 note) in developing the plan required under subsection (a).
        (e) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the
    congressional defense committees on the status and progress of the
    development of the plan.
        (f) Covered Munitions Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    munitions'' means licensed munitions, test platforms for munitions, or
    weapon systems, including--
                (1) munitions, test platforms, or weapon systems that
            could--
                        (A) replace stocks of munitions, test platforms, or
                    weapon systems, as applicable, to meet the Out-Year
                    Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement (as defined in
                    section 222c of title 10, United States Code); or
                        (B) deliver similar effects as munitions, test
                    platforms, or weapon systems in use by the Department of
                    Defense on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                (2) munitions, test platforms, or weapon systems--
                        (A) selected for inclusion in the plan required
                    under subsection (a); and
                        (B) for which an intellectual property holder or
                    owner of such munitions, test platforms, or weapon
                    systems agrees to such inclusion.
    SEC. 858. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3201.>> PROCUREMENT OF COVERED
                            HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    head of the Hearing Center of Excellence, may enter into one or more
    contracts to procure covered hearing protection devices for members of
    the Armed Forces.
        (b) Prioritization.--The Secretary shall prioritize the award of
    such a contract to a domestic offeror.
        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered hearing protection device'' means an
            active hearing protection device--

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                        (A) that is a commercially available off-the-shelf
                    item (as defined in section 104 of title 41, United
                    States Code); and
                        (C) that has been identified, tested, and qualified
                    by the Hearing Center of Excellence.
                (2) The term ``Hearing Center of Excellence'' means the
            center of excellence for hearing loss and auditory system injury
            established pursuant to section 721 of the Duncan Hunter
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public
            Law 110-417).

                       Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters

    SEC. 861. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO
                            ACCELERATE THE PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF
                            INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3601.>> In General.--Chapter 253 of title
    10, United States Code, as amended by this title, is further amended by
    adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3604. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3604.>> Program to accelerate the
                      procurement and fielding of innovative
                      technologies

        ``(a) Program.--Subject to availability of appropriations, the
    Secretary of Defense shall establish a competitive, merit-based program
    to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies
    by, with respect to such technologies--
                ``(1) reducing acquisition or life-cycle costs;
                ``(2) addressing technical risks;
                ``(3) improving the timeliness and thoroughness of test and
            evaluation outcomes; and
                ``(4) rapidly implementing such technologies to directly
            support defense missions.

        ``(b) Guidelines.--
                ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall issue guidelines for
            the operation of the program established under this section.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Proposals.>> Contents.--At a minimum, the
            guidelines for the operation of the program established under
            this section required under paragraph (1) shall provide for the
            following:
                        ``(A) The issuance of one or more solicitations for
                    proposals by the Department of Defense in support of the
                    program, with a priority established for technologies
                    developed by small business concerns (as defined under
                    section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) or
                    nontraditional defense contractors (as defined under
                    section 3014 of this title).
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The issuance of not
                    more than two solicitations for proposals by the
                    Department of Defense in support of the program each
                    fiscal year for innovative technologies from entities
                    that, during the one-year period preceding the issuance
                    of the solicitation, have not performed on contracts and
                    subcontracts for the Department under which the
                    aggregate obligations of the Department to such entity
                    for such period exceeds $400,000,000.
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Process.>> A process for--
                              ``(i) <<NOTE: Review.>> the review of
                          proposals received in response to a solicitation
                          issued under subparagraph (A) by

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                          the Secretary of Defense and by each Secretary of
                          a military department;
                              ``(ii) the merit-based selection of the most
                          promising cost-effective proposals; and
                              ``(iii) the procurement of goods or services
                          offered by such a proposal through contracts,
                          cooperative agreements, other transaction
                          authority, or by another appropriate process.

        ``(c) Maximum Amount.--The total amount of funding provided for any
    proposal selected for an award under the program established under this
    section shall not exceed $50,000,000, unless the Secretary (or designee
    of the Secretary) approves a greater amount of funding.
        ``(d) Data Collection.--
                ``(1) Plan required before implementation.--The Secretary of
            Defense may not provide funding under this section until the
            date on which the Secretary--
                        ``(A) completes a plan for carrying out the data
                    collection required under paragraph (2); and
                        ``(B) submits the plan to the congressional defense
                    committees.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> Data collection required.--The
            Secretary of Defense shall collect and analyze data on the
            program established under this section for the purposes of--
                        ``(A) developing and sharing best practices for
                    achieving the objectives of the program;
                        ``(B) providing information on the implementation of
                    the program and related policy issues; and
                        ``(C) reporting to the congressional defense
                    committees as required under subsection (e).

        ``(e) Biannual Report.--Not later than March 1 and September 1 of
    each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the program established under this section.
        ``(f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional Notification.--The Secretary
    of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees within 30
    days after funding has been provided for a proposal selected for an
    award under the program established under this section.''.

        (b) Repeal of Superceded Authority.--Section 834 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
    U.S.C. 4061 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 862. PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR
                            CONTRACTORS.

        Section 883 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4292 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``pilot program for
            distribution support and services for weapon systems
            contractors'' and inserting ``program for distribution support
            and services for contractors'';
                (2) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking ``eight-year pilot''; and
                        (B) by striking ``for the production, modification,
                    maintenance, or repair of a weapon system that is'';
                (3) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

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        ``(b) Support Contracts.--Any storage and distribution services to
    be provided under the program under this section to a contractor in
    support of the performance of a contract described in subsection (a)
    shall be provided under a separate contract that is entered into by the
    Director of the Defense Logistics Agency with that
    contractor. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The requirements of section 2208(h)
    of title 10, United States Code, and the regulations prescribed pursuant
    to such section shall apply to any such separate support contract
    between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and the
    contractor.'';
                (4) in subsection (c), by striking ``contract described in
            subsection (a) are storage and distribution'' and inserting
            ``contract entered into by the Department include storage and
            distribution'';
                (5) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking the term ``pilot'' each place it
                    appears;
                        (B) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) <<NOTE: Notification.>> by striking ``A
                          requirement for the solicitation of offers for a
                          contract described in subsection (a), for which
                          storage and distribution services are to be made
                          available'' and inserting ``A requirement to
                          notify a contractor or potential contractor for
                          which storage and distribution services are to be
                          made available'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``to any
                          contractor awarded the contract, but only''; and
                              (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``that
                          are to be made available'' and inserting ``that
                          are available''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``include a clause
                    to indemnify the Government against any failure by the
                    contractor to perform the support contract, and to
                    remain responsible'' and inserting ``include a
                    requirement that any failure by the contractor to
                    perform the primary contract is not excusable based on
                    use of the support contract, and the contractor is to
                    remain responsible'';
                (6) in subsection (e), by striking ``pilot''; and
                (7) by striking subsections (f) and (g) and inserting the
            following:

        ``(f) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefings.--Not later than
    April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter for five years, the Director of
    the Defense Logistics Agency, in consultation with the Comptroller
    General, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and House of Representatives a briefing and report describing--
                ``(1) the cost effectiveness for both the Government and
            industry of the program;
                ``(2) how support contracts under the program affected
            meeting the requirements of primary contracts; and
                ``(3) the number of and location of existing contracts.''.
    SEC. 863. EXTENSION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREAMLINING AWARDS
                            FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.

        Section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 3702 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, a multiyear
            contract (as defined in section 3501 of title 10, United States
            Code), a block buy or multi-ship buy authorized by Congress, or
            the'' after ``Small Business Innovation Research Program''; and

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                (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``October 1, 2024'' and
            inserting ``October 1, 2029''.
    SEC. 864. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3451.>> USE OF CAPABILITY-
                            BASED ANALYSIS OF PRICE OF GOODS OR
                            SERVICES OFFERED BY NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE
                            CONTRACTORS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Pilot Program.--A contracting officer
    of the Department of Defense may use alternative capability-based
    analysis to determine whether the proposed price or fee for a commercial
    product or commercial service offered by a nontraditional defense
    contractor (as that term is defined in section 3014 of title 10, United
    States Code) is fair and reasonable.

        (b) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> Report.--Not later than February 1, 2028,
    the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report evaluating the use of the authority under
    subsection (a), including the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of activities conducted
            because of the inclusion of alternative capability-based
            analysis into the evaluation of proposals offered by
            nontraditional contractors, including specific examples.
                (2) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> An analysis of the effectiveness of
            the authority under subsection (a) in increasing nontraditional
            defense contractor participation in the defense industrial base
            and in increasing access by the Department of Defense to new
            technologies or capabilities.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations on--
                        (A) the continuation of the authority under
                    subsection (a);
                        (B) changes to existing law; and
                        (C) the expansion of the program to include other
                    contractors.

        (c) Sunset.--The authority under subsection (a) shall expire on
    September 30, 2029.
        (d) Alternative Capacity-based Analysis Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``alternative capability-based analysis'' means an analysis of
    the value to the Federal Government of a commercial product or
    commercial service that considers one or more of the following elements:
                 (1) The fitness of the product or service for the
            particular purpose such commercial product or commercial service
            is being procured.
                (2) The unique nature of, technical expertise required to
            produce or provide, and the non-Federal resources expended to
            develop such commercial product or commercial service.
                (3) The business model or financial projections of the
            nontraditional defense contractor, commensurate with the scale
            of the potential investment by the Secretary of Defense, which
            may include cost information, self-funded risk, financial
            projections, expenditure rates, estimates of total sales market,
            and other financial, technical, or management data.
                (4) The estimated total cost avoidance or increased capacity
            afforded by such commercial product or commercial service in
            relation to current and future costs of programs and operations
            that provide the same or similar capabilities.
                (5) Input from the anticipated users of such commercial
            product or commercial service on the potential value added

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            by the improved capabilities or production processes resulting
            from such commercial product or commercial service.
    SEC. 865. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> QUALIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL
                            CAPABILITIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment of Process.--Not later than
    one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department
    and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall establish a
    process to rapidly qualify and approve alternate or additional sources
    of supply for industrial capabilities identified in subsection (b) for
    use in combat.

        (b) Identification.--With respect to the process required by
    subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to expand industrial
    capability and capacity to--
                (1) produce energetic materials, solid rocket motors,
            unmanned systems, space systems, or electrical components;
                (2) supply castings and forgings; and
                (3) use additive or other advanced manufacturing techniques.

        (c) Application.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that process
    required by subsection (a) is applied in a manner in which one or more
    documented supply chain deficiencies in the acquisition or sustainment
    of a weapon system of the Department of Defense is addressed.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Elements.--In developing the process
    required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that--
                (1) <<NOTE: Policies.>> not later than 180 days after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, policies implementing such
            process are established to encourage and support the delegation
            of material review board authorities, processes, and approvals
            to the contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) with respect to
            non-safety critical items for industrial capabilities covered in
            subsection (b);

            (2) <<NOTE: Procedures. Evaluations. Examination.>> commercial
            processes and procedures for the evaluation and qualification of
            vendors, including manufacturers and distributors, that are part
            of the process required by subsection (a) are examined and
            implemented where feasible and advisable, including forms and
            templates such as Sources Approval Requests and Alternative
            Offers;
                (3) the process required by subsection (a) includes
            processes that are implemented and, if necessary, military
            specifications or other similar requirements documents are
            developed to pre-qualify vendors to supply safety critical items
            or mission critical items for industrial capabilities based on--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of the
                    vendor's material and process controls to assure
                    conformance to specification and contractual
                    requirements; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Audit. Inspection.>> audit and
                    inspection requirements of the Department of Defense;
                (4) <<NOTE: Review. Notice. Approval.>> test reports are
            reviewed and notice of an approval decision is provided to
            requesting member of the acquisition workforce (as defined in
            section 101 of title 10, United States Code) not later than 45
            days after the date on which a test is completed;
                (5) <<NOTE: Processes.>> processes for qualification of
            safety critical or flight critical end items produced through
            advanced processes and technologies, such as additive
            manufacturing, are established;

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                (6) alternative material types that could be a viable
            replacement or an interchangeable source of material are
            considered for evaluation and qualification using streamlined
            requirements to streamline qualification requirements;
                (7) <<NOTE: Processes.>> processes are developed, where
            appropriate, for qualification of a system or subsystem by a
            designated approval authority within a military department to
            avoid the need for qualification of individual parts while
            ensuring the performance of parts and the interactions of the
            parts in the system or subsystem; and
                (8) pathways are developed to streamline and consolidate the
            approval authority of the process established in subsection (a).

        (e) Expedited Processes for Military-unique Specifications and Test
    Procedures.--To support successful implementation of the process
    required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) to the maximum extent practicable, reduce the need for
            military-unique specification and test procedures;
                (2) develop a process to streamline and expedite the
            drafting and approval of military specifications (including
            military performance specifications) and technical publications
            that--
                        (A) details the performance or functions required by
                    the industrial capabilities described in subsection (b)
                    or the weapon system described in subsection (c) and do
                    not constrain implementation of such process;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> is completed, upon request
                    by a member of the acquisition workforce--
                              (i) not later than 30 days after the date of
                          such request, for unmanned items, non-safety
                          critical items, or non-mission critical items; and
                              (ii) not later than 180 days after the date of
                          such request, for safety critical items or mission
                          critical items; and
                        (C) accounts for resource constraints by
                    prioritizing requests for inclusion in the process
                    established in subsection (a); and
                (3) <<NOTE: Data.>> develop a process to develop, produce,
            and test parts described in subsection (b), and may test through
            failure, to create data to support the drafting of
            specifications and test procedures.

        (f) Exemptions.--Industrial capabilities approved under the process
    required by subsection (a) that do not present a safety risk to human
    life--
                (1) shall be exempt from Class A and Class B mishap
            investigations, as defined by the Secretary of Defense; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Investigation procedures. Determination.>> shall
            be subject to streamlined investigation procedures, as
            determined by the Secretary of Defense, with respect to a
            mishap.

        (g) Protections.--Approval authorities responsible for the process
    required by subsection (a) shall not be held liable by the Department of
    Defense for mishaps with respect to industrial capabilities approved
    pursuant to the process required by subsection (a) without evidence of
    willful misconduct, gross negligence, or intentional fraud.

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        (h) <<NOTE: Deadline. Implementation plan.>> Interim Briefing.--Not
    later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military
    department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall
    provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a briefing with a detailed plan to implement the
    process required by subsection (a), including definitions and processes
    related to time limitations for drafting and approval of military
    specifications and technical publications in subsection (d)(1)(B).

        (i) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Investment Roadmap.--Not later than one year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
    in coordination with each Secretary of a military department and the
    Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a report on the resourcing and
    investment required to modernize the infrastructure and personnel for
    materials and process development, certification, and qualification.

        (j) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department
    and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report on the progress, challenges, and lessons
    learned in carrying out the requirements of this section, including the
    viability of applying the process required by subsection (a) more
    broadly across additional industrial capabilities.
    SEC. 866. SOLID ROCKET MOTOR INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Strategy.>> In General.--Not later than March
    1, 2025, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,
    acting through the Director of the Joint Production Accelerator Cell of
    the Department of Defense and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Industrial Base Policy, shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a strategy for ensuring that the defense industrial base of
    the United States can meet requirements for programs of record relating
    to solid rocket motors.

        (b) Coordination.--In developing the strategy required under
    subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment shall coordinate with the following:
                (1) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research,
            Development, and Acquisition.
                (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
            Logistics, and Technology.
                (3) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
            Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
                (4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space
            Acquisition and Integration.
                (5) The Director of the Missile Defense Agency.

        (c) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of emerging
            technologies or manufacturing processes that would support the
            modernization or evolution of the defense industrial base of the
            United States to meet requirements for programs of record
            relating to solid rocket motors.
                (2) <<NOTE: Plan.>> A plan to prioritize government funding
            for the following:

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                        (A) Government-owned, Government-operated energetic
                    materials facilities.
                        (B) Government-owned, contractor-operated energetic
                    materials facilities.
                        (C) Private energetic materials facilities.

        (d) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Review and Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Review.--Not later than March 1,
            2025, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a
            contract with a federally funded research and development center
            to conduct a review of the of the defense industrial base of the
            United States for solid rocket motors that includes the
            following:
                        (A) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
                    existing solid rocket motor industrial base, including
                    the supply base and personnel of such manufacturers, to
                    support the expansion of the solid rocket motor
                    industrial base.
                        (B) The capability and capacity of potential new
                    entrants to the solid rocket motor industrial base,
                    including private entities funded by the Federal
                    Government.
                        (C) An assessment of the process for qualifying new
                    entrants, including new manufacturing processes, for
                    solid rocket motors.
                        (D) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
                    the solid rocket motor industrial base to support the
                    demands of existing programs of record.
                        (E) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
                    the solid rocket motor industrial base to support
                    potential future demands of programs of record.
                        (F) A mapping of programs of record and potential
                    future munitions programs to solid rocket motor
                    manufacturer throughput.
                        (G) Identification of current and potential
                    shortfalls in common precursors and chemicals.
                        (H) A broad assessment of commercial sector, civil
                    sector, and Department of Defense pressures on the solid
                    rocket motor industrial base.
                (2) Report.--
                        (A) To secretary.--Not later than September 30,
                    2025, a federally funded research and development center
                    that enters into contract under this subsection shall
                    submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the
                    results of the review conducted under paragraph (1).
                        (B) To congress.--Not later than 30 days after
                    receipt of the report described in subparagraph (A), the
                    Secretary of Defense shall submit such report, along
                    with any comments of the Secretary, to the congressional
                    defense committees.

        (e) Energetic Materials Defined.--The term ``energetic materials''
    has the meaning given in section 148 of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 867. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC note prec. 4601.>> PROMULGATE
                            GUIDANCE RELATING TO CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF
                            DEFENSE CONTRACTS.

        Not later than January 31, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall
    issue guidance on the governance and oversight of the contracts of the
    Department of Defense that support or enable sensitive activities.

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                       Subtitle G--Small Business Matters

    SEC. 871. PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF MILITARY RESEARCH
                            AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE STTR
                            PROGRAM.

        Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638) is amended by
    adding at the end the following:
        ``(yy) Pilot Program for the Participation of Military Research and
    Educational Institutions in the STTR Program.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the
            Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program to enable
            any undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate degree-granting
            military research or educational institution established under
            title 10, United States Code, to participate in the STTR program
            of the Department of Defense.
                ``(2) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
            under this subsection shall end on September 30, 2025.''.
    SEC. 872. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR PRELIMINARY
                            CALCULATION ESTIMATES FOR CERTAIN
                            PROGRAMS.

        Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), as amended by
    section 871, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
        ``(zz) Budget Calculation Pilot Program.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Effective dates.>> Pilot.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--In order
                    to more rapidly estimate allocations for the SBIR and
                    STTR programs of the Department of Defense, the
                    Secretary of Defense shall conduct a budget calculation
                    pilot program that requires the calculation of total
                    expenditures for the SBIR and STTR programs in the
                    Department of Defense and determination of related
                    allocations in accordance with subparagraphs (B) and
                    (C), and paragraph (2), respectively.
                        ``(B) SBIR program.--Beginning in fiscal year 2025,
                    the Department of Defense shall calculate required
                    budget expenditures for its SBIR program as not less
                    than 3.25 percent of the average of the total research,
                    development, test, and evaluation extramural budget of
                    the Department for the 2 most recent fully obligated
                    fiscal year budgets.
                        ``(C) STTR program.--Beginning in fiscal year 2025,
                    the Department of Defense shall calculate required
                    budget expenditures for its STTR program as not less
                    than 0.46 percent of the average of the total research,
                    development, test, and evaluation extramural budget of
                    the Department for the 2 most recent fully obligated
                    fiscal year budgets.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> Allocations.--Not
            later than 30 days after the date of enactment of an
            appropriations bill for the Department of Defense for a fiscal
            year, the Department shall determine and make adjustments for
            actual allocations related to the SBIR and STTR programs of the
            Department.
                ``(3) Sunset.--The pilot program under this subsection shall
            terminate on September 30, 2025.''.

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    SEC. 873. BOOTS TO BUSINESS PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Section 32 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
    657b) is amended by adding at the end the following:
        ``(h) Boots to Business Program.--
                ``(1) Covered individual defined.--In this subsection, the
            term `covered individual' means--
                        ``(A) an individual who is participating in the
                    Transition Assistance Program established under section
                    1144 of title 10, United States Code, subject to an
                    availability determination by the Secretary of the
                    military department concerned;
                        ``(B) a servicemember in the National Guard or
                    Reserves not on active duty.
                        ``(C) an individual who--
                              ``(i) served on active duty in any branch of
                          the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or
                          Reserves; and
                              ``(ii) was discharged or released from such
                          service under conditions other than dishonorable;
                          or
                        ``(D) a spouse or dependent of an individual
                    described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Establishment.--During the
            period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and
            ending on September 30, 2028, the Administrator shall carry out
            a program to be known as the `Boots to Business Program' to
            provide entrepreneurship training to covered individuals.
                ``(3) Goals.--The goals of the Boots to Business Program are
            to--
                        ``(A) provide assistance and in-depth training to
                    covered individuals interested in business ownership;
                    and
                        ``(B) provide covered individuals with the tools,
                    skills, and knowledge necessary to identify a business
                    opportunity, draft a business plan, identify sources of
                    capital, connect with local resources for small business
                    concerns, and start up a small business concern.
                ``(4) Program components.--
                        ``(A) In general.--The Boots to Business Program may
                    include--
                              ``(i) a presentation providing exposure to the
                          considerations involved in self-employment and
                          ownership of a small business concern;
                              ``(ii) an online, self-study course focused on
                          the basic skills of entrepreneurship, the language
                          of business, and the considerations involved in
                          self-employment and ownership of a small business
                          concern;
                              ``(iii) an in-person classroom instruction
                          component providing an introduction to the
                          foundations of self-employment and ownership of a
                          small business concern; and
                              ``(iv) in-depth training delivered through
                          online instruction, including an online course
                          that leads to the creation of a business plan.
                        ``(B) Collaboration.--The Administrator may--
                              ``(i) collaborate with public and private
                          entities to develop course curricula for the Boots
                          to Business Program; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2014]]

                              ``(ii) modify program components in
                          coordination with entities participating in a
                          Warriors in Transition program, as defined in
                          section 738(e) of the National Defense
                          Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10 U.S.C.
                          1071 note).
                        ``(C) Use of resource partners and district
                    offices.--
                              ``(i) In general.--The Administrator shall--
                                        ``(I) ensure that Veteran Business
                                    Outreach Centers regularly participate,
                                    on a nationwide basis, in the Boots to
                                    Business Program; and
                                        ``(II) to the maximum extent
                                    practicable, use district offices of the
                                    Administration and a variety of other
                                    resource partners and entities in
                                    administering the Boots to Business
                                    Program.
                              ``(ii) Grant authority.--In carrying out
                          clause (i), the Administrator may make grants,
                          subject to the availability of appropriations in
                          advance, to Veteran Business Outreach Centers,
                          other resource partners, or other entities to
                          carry out components of the Boots to Business
                          Program.
                        ``(D) Availability to department of defense and the
                    department of labor.--The Administrator shall make
                    available to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
                    of Labor information regarding the Boots to Business
                    Program, including all course materials and outreach
                    materials related to the Boots to Business Program, for
                    inclusion on the websites of the Department of Defense
                    and the Department of Labor relating to the Transition
                    Assistance Program, in the Transition Assistance Program
                    manual, and in other relevant materials available for
                    distribution from the Secretary of Defense and the
                    Secretary of Labor.
                        ``(E) Availability to department of veterans
                    affairs.--In consultation with the Secretary of Veterans
                    Affairs, the Administrator shall make available for
                    distribution and display on the website of the
                    Department of Veterans Affairs and at local facilities
                    of the Department of Veterans Affairs outreach materials
                    regarding the Boots to Business Program, which shall, at
                    a minimum--
                              ``(i) describe the Boots to Business Program
                          and the services provided; and
                              ``(ii) include eligibility requirements for
                          participating in the Boots to Business Program.
                        ``(F) Availability to other participating
                    agencies.--The Administrator shall ensure information
                    regarding the Boots to Business Program, including all
                    course materials and outreach materials related to the
                    Boots to Business Program, is made available to other
                    participating agencies in the Transition Assistance
                    Program and upon request of other agencies.
                ``(5) Competitive bidding procedures.--The Administration
            shall use relevant competitive bidding procedures with respect
            to any contract or cooperative agreement executed by the
            Administration under the Boots to Business Program.
                ``(6) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Publication of notice of funding
            opportunity.--Not later than 30 days before the deadline for
            submitting applications for any funding opportunity under the
            Boots to

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2015]]

            Business Program, the Administration shall publish a notice of
            the funding opportunity.
                ``(7) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and not
            less frequently than annually thereafter, the Administrator
            shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and
            Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small
            Business of the House of Representatives a report on the
            performance and effectiveness of the Boots to Business Program,
            which--
                        ``(A) may be included as part of another report
                    submitted to such committees by the Administrator
                    related to the Office of Veterans Business Development;
                    and
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Summary.>> shall summarize available
                    information relating to--
                              ``(i) grants awarded under paragraph (4)(C);
                              ``(ii) the total cost of the Boots to Business
                          Program;
                              ``(iii) the number of program participants
                          using each component of the Boots to Business
                          Program;
                              ``(iv) the completion rates for each component
                          of the Boots to Business Program;
                              ``(v) to the extent possible--
                                        ``(I) the demographics of program
                                    participants, to include gender, age,
                                    race, ethnicity, and relationship to
                                    military;
                                        ``(II) the number of program
                                    participants that connect with a
                                    district office of the Administration, a
                                    Veteran Business Outreach Center, or
                                    another resource partner of the
                                    Administration;
                                        ``(III) the number of program
                                    participants that start a small business
                                    concern;
                                        ``(IV) <<NOTE: Summary.>> the
                                    results of the Boots to Business and
                                    Boots to Business Reboot course quality
                                    surveys conducted by the Office of
                                    Veterans Business Development before and
                                    after attending each of those courses,
                                    including a summary of any comments
                                    received from program participants;
                                        ``(V) <<NOTE: Summary.>> the results
                                    of the Boots to Business Program outcome
                                    surveys conducted by the Office of
                                    Veterans Business Development, including
                                    a summary of any comments received from
                                    program participants; and
                                        ``(VI) the results of other germane
                                    participant satisfaction surveys;
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> an evaluation of the
                    overall effectiveness of the Boots to Business Program
                    based on each geographic region covered by the
                    Administration during the most recent fiscal year;
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of
                    additional performance outcome measures for the Boots to
                    Business Program, as identified by the Administrator;
                        ``(E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> any
                    recommendations of the Administrator for improvement of
                    the Boots to Business Program, which may include
                    expansion of the types of individuals who are covered
                    individuals;
                        ``(F) an explanation of how the Boots to Business
                    Program has been integrated with other transition
                    programs

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                    and related resources of the Administration and other
                    Federal agencies; and
                        ``(G) any additional information the Administrator
                    determines necessary.''.

        (b) Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements With Disabled
    Veterans, Veterans, and Members of a Reserve Component of the Armed
    Forces.--Section 8(b)(17) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
    637(b)(17)) is amended by striking ``Forces.'' and inserting ``Forces,
    provided that--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> the Administrator
                    considers the needs of disabled veterans (as defined in
                    section 4211(3) of title 38, United States Code),
                    veterans, and members of a reserve component of the
                    Armed Forces equally, as part of the criteria for
                    funding a continuation award or during the competition
                    process for any grant, contract, or cooperative
                    agreement made or entered into under this paragraph,
                    including assigning equal value to any factors based on
                    a designation as a disabled veteran (as defined in
                    section 4211(3) of title 38, United States Code),
                    veteran, or member of a reserve component of the Armed
                    Forces, and equally considering the ability of
                    applicants to provide Boots to Business on military
                    installations and the ability of applicants to provide
                    Boots to Business Reboot training off military
                    installations;
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Definition. Time periods.>> for
                    purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `continuation
                    award' means a renewal or recompete, awarded at the
                    discretion of the Administrator, for another 5-year
                    project period for a grant, contract, or cooperative
                    agreement under this paragraph that is made up of a base
                    project period of 12 months, with up to 4 option periods
                    of 12 months, subject to continuing program authority,
                    availability of funds, and satisfactory performance by
                    the recipient organization;
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance.>> the
                    Administrator shall, not later than 1 year after the
                    date of enactment of subparagraph (A), issue guidance on
                    the criteria described in subparagraph (A) to existing
                    recipients of any grant, contract, or cooperative
                    agreement made or entered into under this paragraph;
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Effective date. Compliance.>> the
                    Administrator shall, for each budget period beginning
                    after the date of the issuance of the guidance under
                    subparagraph (C), incorporate the criteria described in
                    subparagraph (A) into the funding agreement, and
                    existing recipients of any grant, contract, or
                    cooperative made or entered into under this paragraph
                    shall have 1 full budget period to comply;
                        ``(E) <<NOTE: Time period. Compliance.>> if an
                    existing recipient of any grant, contract, or
                    cooperative agreement made or entered into under this
                    paragraph does not meet the criteria included in the
                    guidance issued under subparagraph (C) during the budget
                    period described in subparagraph (D), the existing
                    recipient shall have a period of 1 year, beginning after
                    the budget period in which the existing recipient was
                    assessed, to reach satisfactory performance and
                    compliance with all terms and conditions of the award;
                        ``(F) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> if the Administrator fails
                    to give equal weight to the needs of the groups
                    described in subparagraph (A) during the competition
                    process for any grant, contract,

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2017]]

                    or cooperative agreement made or entered into under this
                    paragraph, the Administrator shall, not later than 60
                    days after the closing date of the grant, contract, or
                    cooperative agreement, provide written justification to
                    the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of
                    the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the
                    House of Representatives regarding why the grant,
                    contract, or cooperative agreement was not made or
                    entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A); and
                        ``(G) the Administrator shall provide full and fair
                    consideration to any entity that has applied for a
                    grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this
                    paragraph before the date of enactment of subparagraph
                    (A), if that entity applies for a future funding
                    opportunity under this paragraph.''.
    SEC. 874. <<NOTE: 10 USC 428 note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT
                            PROGRAM FOR ACCESS TO SHARED CLASSIFIED
                            COMMERCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Pilot Program Required.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall establish a pilot program on streamlining access for small
    business concerns and institutions of higher learning to shared
    classified commercial infrastructure--
                (1) to expand access to secret or collateral accredited
            facilities and sensitive compartmented information facilities
            and special access program facilities to securely perform work
            under existing classified contracts;
                (2) to reduce the cost and administrative requirements for a
            facility to receive and maintain accreditation and certification
            as an accredited facility;
                (3) to increase opportunities for small business concerns
            and institutions of higher learning to have access to and
            compete for classified contracts; and
                (4) to identify policy barriers that prevent components of
            the Department of Defense from more broadly using shared
            classified commercial infrastructure and prototyping proposed
            solutions.

        (b) Designation of Principal Civilian Official.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall designate an existing
            civilian official of the Department of Defense who shall be
            responsible for the administration of the pilot program
            established under subsection (a).
                (2) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the civilian
            official designated under paragraph (1) shall include the
            following:
                        (A) To seek to enter into a contact or other
                    agreement with one or more private entities--
                              (i) for access for contractors and components
                          of the Department of Defense to shared classified
                          commercial infrastructure; and
                              (ii) to facilitate the use of such
                          infrastructure by covered small business concerns
                          and institutions of higher learning.
                        (B) In consultation with the Office of the Director
                    of National Intelligence, to coordinate with the
                    Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security
                    Agency, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency,
                    and the

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                    Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency to
                    update or prescribe policies and regulations governing
                    the process and timelines pertaining to how shared
                    commercial classified infrastructure may obtain relevant
                    facility authorizations and access to secure information
                    technology networks from the Department of Defense.
                        (C) To make recommendations to the Secretary of
                    Defense regarding the modernization, streamlining, and
                    acceleration of the approval process of the Department
                    of Defense for contacts, subcontracts, and co-use or
                    joint use agreements for shared classified commercial
                    infrastructure.
                        (D) The development and maintenance of metrics
                    tracking the outcomes of each request made under the
                    pilot program for the accreditation of shared commercial
                    classified infrastructure as an accredited facility.

        (c) Requirements.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Updates.>> Policies and regulations.--As part of
            the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Director
            of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the
            Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Director of
            the Defense Information Systems Agency shall each update or
            prescribe policies and regulations governing the processes and
            timelines pertaining to how shared commercial classified
            infrastructure may obtain relevant facility sponsorship,
            associated authorizations and accreditation, and access to
            relevant secure information technology networks from the
            Department of Defense.
                (2) <<NOTE: Approval process.>> Modernization, streamlining,
            and acceleration.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
            the pilot program established under subsection (a) includes
            efforts to modernize, streamline, and accelerate the approval
            process of the Department of Defense for shared, co-use, and
            joint use agreements to facilitate the access of small business
            concerns and institutions of higher learning performing under
            contracts or other agreements with the Department to classified
            environments.

        (d) Reports.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the congressional defense committees, Permanent Select Committee
            on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select
            Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, a report on the pilot
            program established under subsection (a)--
                        (A) after the establishment of such pilot program,
                    but not later than two years after the establishment of
                    such pilot program; and
                        (B) after the termination of such pilot program
                    pursuant to subsection (e), but not later than 120 days
                    after such termination.
                (2) <<NOTE: Lists.>> Contents.--Each report submitted
            pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) A list of each request made under the pilot
                    program for the accreditation of a facility as an
                    accredited facility, including the date on which the
                    request was made to the civilian official designated
                    under subsection (b) and to the relevant facility
                    accreditation agency.
                        (B) A list of the total number of personnel
                    authorized to conduct inspections under the pilot
                    program for the

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                    accreditation and certification of facilities as
                    accredited facilities.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Updates. Policies. Guidance.>> Actions
                    taken by the civilian official designated under
                    subsection (b) to streamline the process of the
                    Department of Defense for approval of co-use and joint
                    use agreements to facilitate the access of small
                    business concerns and institutions of higher learning
                    performing under contracts or other agreements with the
                    Department to classified environments, including any
                    updated or new policies or guidance issued as a result
                    of the pilot program.
                        (D) A list of all unutilized and currently
                    accredited sensitive compartmented information
                    facilities owned and operated by the Department of
                    Defense that are located within 25 miles of a facility
                    described in subsection (a)(1).
                        (E) A list of the metrics or other measures used by
                    the Department of Defense to assess the benefits to the
                    Department from the pilot program established under
                    subsection (a), and any other metrics the Secretary of
                    Defense deems appropriate.

        (e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
    required by subsection (a) and the requirements of this section shall
    terminate on September 30, 2030.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``institution of higher learning'' has the
            meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``shared commercial classified infrastructure''
            means fully managed, shared, classified infrastructure
            (including physical facilities), and associated services that
            are operated by a private third-party for the benefit of
            appropriately cleared government and contractor personnel who
            have limited or constrained access to secret collateral and
            sensitive compartmented information facilities.
                (3) The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning
            given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
            U.S.C. 632).
    SEC. 875. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4901 note.>> ACCESSIBILITY AND CLARITY IN
                            COVERED NOTICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
                            CONCERNS.

        (a) In General.--Each covered notice shall be written in a manner--
                (1) such that a small business concern can easily understand
            the intent of the covered notice; and
                (2) that--
                        (A) is clear, concise, and well-organized; and
                        (B) to the maximum extent practicable, follows other
                    best practices appropriate to the subject or field of
                    the covered notice and the intended audience of the
                    covered notice.

        (b) Inclusion of Key Words in Covered Notices.--Each covered notice
    shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include key words in the
    description of the covered notice such that a small business concern
    seeking contract opportunities using the single Government-wide point of
    entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code, can
    easily identify and understand such covered notice.

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        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Rulemaking.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    issue rules to carry out this section.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Covered notice.--The term ``covered notice'' means a
            notice that--
                        (A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
                    military department publishes on SAM.gov (or any
                    successor website) marketing Federal contract
                    opportunities; and
                        (B) pertains to small business concerns, such as a
                    sources sought notice or a solicitation restricted to
                    competition among small business concerns.
                (2) Small business concern.--The term ``small business
            concern'' has the meaning given the term under section 3 of the
            Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
    SEC. 876. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4901 note.>> SMALL BUSINESS
                            BILL OF RIGHTS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
    Small Business Integration Group in the Department of Defense led by the
    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall
    develop a Small Business Bill of Rights for the Department of Defense
    and its components.
        (b) Purpose.--The Small Business Integration Group in the Department
    of Defense shall design the Small Business Bill of Rights required under
    subsection (a) to ensure a healthy partnership between the Department of
    Defense and the defense industrial base and to encourage small
    businesses to contract with the Department by ensuring customer service
    issues and conflicts between the Department and small businesses related
    to acquisitions by the Department are resolved in an expeditious manner
    and that small businesses are aware of their rights to assistance under
    Federal law in resolving such issues.
        (c) Content.--The Bill of Rights required under subsection (a) shall
    do the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Process.>> Authorize the Director of Small
            Business Programs of the Department to establish a resolution
            process to which all Department of Defense components, members
            of the small business professional workforce of the Department,
            and other relevant officials and organizations of the
            Department, must adhere.
                (2) Authorize the Director of Small Business Programs of the
            Department, each Director of Small Business Programs of a
            military department, and members of the small business
            professional workforce of the Department of Defense to--
                        (A) request assistance from members of the
                    acquisition workforce in their component of the
                    Department with the customer service issues and
                    conflicts described in subsection (b);
                        (B) require a timely responses from such members;
                    and
                        (C) establish a framework for implementation by the
                    components of the Department, members of the small
                    business professional workforce, and other relevant
                    officials and organizations of the Department providing
                    for fair and reasonable resolution of complaints by
                    small business for issues between small businesses and
                    the Department.

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                (3) Ensure that small businesses are informed of--
                        (A) the rights of small businesses to assistance
                    under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
                    Act (5 U.S.C. 601 note), the Small Business Act (15
                    U.S.C. 631 et seq.), chapter 388 of title 10, United
                    States Code, and any other applicable law;
                        (B) how to contact each task and delivery ombudsman
                    designated under section 3406(g) of title 10, United
                    States Code;
                        (C) how to contact the Office of Small Business
                    Programs of the Department of Defense and the Office of
                    Small Business Programs of each military department; and
                        (D) how to contact each advocate for competition in
                    the Department of Defense designated pursuant to section
                    1705(a) of title 41, United States Code.
                (4) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Establish guidance--
                        (A) for the acquisition workforce of the Department
                    of Defense on the rights of small businesses under
                    Federal law and the regulations issued thereunder,
                    including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and FAR and
                    the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement;
                        (B) on the duties and authorities of the task and
                    delivery ombudsmans designated under section 3406(g) of
                    title 10, United States Code, and the advocates for
                    competition in the Department of Defense designated
                    pursuant to section 1705(a) of title 41, United States
                    Code; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Timeline. Determination.>> on a
                    reasonable and practical timeline, as determined by the
                    Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and
                    Sustainment, for contracting officers of the Department
                    to response to an inquiry from the Office of Small
                    Business Programs of the Department of Defense or the
                    Office of Small Business Programs of each military
                    department.
                (5) Coordinate assistance under the Bill of Rights with
            other regulatory compliance assistance to small business
            concerns, current and desired sets of authorities, roles, and
            responsibilities across the Offices of Small Business Programs
            of the Department of Defense, APEX Accelerators, members of the
            small business professional workforce of the Department of
            Defense, and other relevant officials or organizations of the
            Department.

        (d) Annual Briefings.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director
            of Small Business Programs of the Department shall provide to
            the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of
            the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the
            annual metrics collected under paragraph (2) for the year
            covered by the report.
                (2) Collection of annual metrics.--
                        (A) The Office of Small Business Programs of the
                    Department of Defense shall--
                              (i) develop annual metrics on the submission
                          of complaints by contractors of the Department of
                          Defense pursuant to the Small Business Bill of
                          Rights required under subsection (a);
                              (ii) provide each component of the Department
                          such annual metrics; and

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                              (iii) collect and consolidate such annual
                          metrics submitted to the Office under subparagraph
                          (B).
                        (B) Each component of the Department of Defense
                    shall collect and submit to the Office of Small Business
                    Programs of the Department of Defense the annual
                    metrics.

        (e) Implementation Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing
    detailing the Small Business Bill of Rights required under subsection
    (a) and the plan to implement such Small Business Bill of Rights.
        (f) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``Director of Small Business Programs of the
            Department'' means the Director of Small Business Programs in
            the Department of Defense appointed under section 144 of title
            10, United States Code;
                (2) the term ``Director of Small Business Programs of a
            military department'' means--
                        (A) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
                    Department of the Army appointed under section 7024 of
                    title 10, United States Code;
                        (B) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
                    Department of the Navy appointed under section 8028 of
                    such title; or
                        (C) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
                    Department of the Air Force appointed under section 9024
                    of such title; and
                (3) the term ``military department'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

                            Subtitle H--Other Matters

    SEC. 881. <<NOTE: 41 USC 2304 note.>> CLARIFICATION OF WAIVER
                            AUTHORITY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL AND
                            CONSULTANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

        Section <<NOTE: Revision.>> 9.503 of the Federal Acquisition
    Regulation shall be revised to require that--
                (1) a request for a waiver under such section include a
            written justification for such waiver; and
                (2) the head of a Federal agency may not delegate such
            waiver authority below the level of the deputy head of such
            agency.
    SEC. 882. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3771 note.>> REVERSE ENGINEERING OR RE-
                            ENGINEERING FOR PRODUCTION OF ITEMS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Process.>> Reverse Engineering or Re-
    engineering Process.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment, in coordination with each Secretary of a military
    department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall
    establish a process to--
                (1) identify items for which--
                        (A) technical data is not available; or
                        (B) rights in such technical data does not allow for
                    manufacturing of the item; and

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                (2) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> create streamlined procedures for
            production of a item identified under paragraph (1) through
            reverse engineering or re-engineering--
                        (A) if production of the item may be required for
                    point of use manufacturing or for a contested logistics
                    environment (as defined in section 2926 of title 10,
                    United States Code);
                        (B) if the manufacturer of the item will not meet
                    the schedule for delivery required by the contracting
                    officer to maintain weapon system readiness or
                    responsiveness in the event of mobilization; or
                        (C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> with respect to a item
                    for which a head of the contracting activity can only
                    acquire by entering into a sole source contract, if such
                    head submits to the service acquisition executive (as
                    defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code)
                    a written determination that such reverse engineering or
                    re-engineering is beneficial to sustain training or
                    operations of the Department of Defense with respect to
                    such item.

        (b) Annual Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> In general.--Not later than
            one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
            annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Under Secretary
            of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with
            each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
            Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees a report on the use of reverse engineering or
            re-engineering carried out pursuant to the process required
            under subsection (a).
                (2) Contents.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
            include the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of items produced through
                    reverse engineering or re-engineering, disaggregated by
                    element of the Department of Defense described in
                    section 111(b) of title 10, United States Code that used
                    the process established under subsection (a).
                        (B) <<NOTE: Studies. Estimates. Time
                    period.>> Representative case studies of items listed
                    under subparagraph (A), including a description of the
                    use case of each item, the efforts used to acquire the
                    technical data or technical data rights needed to
                    manufacture the item, and the estimated cost or time
                    savings obtained, the estimated cost or time savings
                    obtained over an estimated time horizon of ten years of
                    acquisition requirements, including the identification
                    of recurring and nonrecurring costs.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations and
                    lessons learned that may inform contracting guidance and
                    procedures, especially regarding the creation of
                    technical data packages and technical data rights
                    through reverse engineering or re-engineering.
    SEC. 883. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3201.>> PROCUREMENT OF
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BATTERIES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> coordinate a Department of Defense-
            wide approach to establishing a battery strategy to further
            leverage the advancements of domestic and allied commercial
            industry with respect to batteries; and

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                (2) in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
            departments and the other relevant elements of the Department of
            Defense, identify mechanisms for measuring and addressing risks
            to the defense supply chain, diminishing manufacturing
            capability, and material shortages for legacy system batteries
            by transitioning the Department to safer batteries with higher
            energy capabilities with supply chain growth.

        (b) Legacy Battery Strategy Contents.--The strategy established
    pursuant to subsection (a)(1) strategy shall include the following:
                (1) The establishment of a Department of Defense-wide
            accounting of advanced batteries for current and future
            applications, including obsolete batteries in existing systems,
            and improved mechanisms for aligning the battery procurement
            requirements across the Department.
                (2) Requirements for the supply chain for batteries for the
            Department of Defense to enable to Department to leverage
            advancements by domestic industry and industry located in allies
            of the United States with respect to batteries.
                (3) The application of the requirements described in
            paragraph (2) to the near-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons
            of the Department.
                (4) Creating a Department of Defense-wide Science and
            Technology battery strategy, in coordination with the military
            services, to define an approach, technical targets, and link
            into procurement activities.
                (5) Consideration of the existing battery strategies
            completed by the services.
                (6) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A determination of how the
            military services can standardize the battery systems across the
            existing and future programs of such Armed Service.
                (7) Identify obstacles with respect to the raw materials
            required to achieve the goals of the strategy established
            pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and determine ways to overcome
            such obstacles, including through the Industrial Base Analysis
            and Sustainment program of the Department of Defense and the use
            of authorities under the Defense Production Act (50 U.S.C. 4501
            et seq.).

            (8) <<NOTE: Processes. Guidelines. Certification.>> Processes
            and guidelines for rapid testing and certification to field
            batteries.
                (9) A discussion of the workforce challenges, if any, that
            may inhibit the Department of Defense from achieving the goals
            of the strategy established pursuant to subsection (a)(1).

        (c) Briefings and Final Report.--
                (1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 180 days after
            enactment, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
            Secretaries of the military departments and the other relevant
            elements of the Department of Defense, shall brief the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
            Representatives on the approach to establishing the strategy
            described in subsection (a)(1).
                (2) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination.>> Update briefings.--
            Not later than 180 days after the date of the briefing under
            paragraph (1), and not less frequently than every 6 months
            thereafter until the strategy described in subsection (a)(1) is
            established, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
            Secretaries of the military departments and the other relevant
            elements of the Department of Defense,

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            shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
            and House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the
            establishment of such strategy.
                (3) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
            Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of
            the military departments and the other relevant elements of the
            Department of Defense, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final
            report on the establishment of the strategy pursuant to
            subsection (a).

        (d) Military Department Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``military department'' has the meaning given such term in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 884. ADVISORY PANEL ON THE REQUIREMENTS PROCESS OF THE
                            DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    establish and maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory
    panel on streamlining the requirements process of the Department of
    Defense.

        (b) Membership.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> In general.--The advisory panel
            shall consist of not more than 10 members to be appointed as
            follows:
                        (A) Four by the Secretary of Defense.
                        (B) Two by each Secretary of a military department.
                (2) Requirements for appointments.--
                        (A) Experience.--Members appointed under paragraph
                    (1) shall have experience in matters relating to--
                              (i) requirements processes of the Department
                          of Defense; or
                              (ii) innovative requirements processes and
                          product development methods of the private sector.
                        (B) Diversity.--In making appointments to the
                    advisory panel established in subsection (a), the
                    Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a military
                    department shall ensure that members they appoint
                    reflect diverse experiences in the public and private
                    sectors.

        (c) Duties.--
                (1) In general.--The advisory panel shall advise the
            Secretary of Defense on the effectiveness of the requirements
            process and develop options for reform.
                (2) Basis for provision of advice.--For purposes of
            providing advice to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection,
            the advisory panel shall--
                        (A) review, synthesize, and evaluate recommendations
                    from literature and expert interviews on reform of the
                    requirements processes of the Department of Defense.
                        (B) review, synthesize, and evaluate recommendations
                    from literature and expert interviews on how innovative
                    requirements processes and product development methods
                    of the private sector are implemented;
                        (C) examine the Joint Capabilities Integration and
                    Development System process and the degree to which it is
                    effective in facilitating defense modernization;
                        (D) examine alternative requirements processes of
                    the Department of Defense, including--

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                              (i) the Joint Urgent Operational Needs
                          Statement and Joint Emergent Operational Needs
                          Statement associated with the Urgent Capability
                          Acquisition Pathway (as defined by Department of
                          Defense Instruction 5000.81, or a successor
                          instruction);
                              (ii) an acquisition program or project that is
                          carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid
                          prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602
                          of title 10, United States Code (as added by this
                          Act); and
                              (iii) any user agreements and capability needs
                          statements associated with a software acquisition
                          pathway established under section 3603 of title
                          10, United States Code (as added by this Act);
                        (E) consider potential alternatives to requirements
                    processes and practices to maximize the ability of the
                    Department of Defense to respond in a timely manner to
                    current and future threats; and
                        (F) make legislative and policy recommendations to
                    improve requirements processes and practices to field
                    the operational capabilities necessary to outpace near-
                    peer competitors, provide data and analytical insight,
                    and support an integrated budget that is aligned with
                    the most recent national defense strategy required under
                    section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.

        (d) Administrative Matters.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide
    the advisory panel established pursuant to subsection (a) with timely
    access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analysis so that
    the advisory panel may conduct a thorough and independent assessment as
    required under such subsection.
        (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2025, and annually
    thereafter, the advisory panel shall submit to the Secretary of Defense
    and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report describing the results of the activities of the
    advisory panel during the preceding year.
        (f) Termination.--The advisory panel shall terminate on the date
    that is three years after the date of the establishment of the advisory
    panel pursuant to subsection (a).
    SEC. 885. <<NOTE: Contracts.>> PROPOSAL FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR
                            CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
                            BID PROTESTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Processes.>> In General.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
    General of the United States, in coordination with the Secretary of
    Defense, shall submit to the covered committees a proposal that includes
    the following:
                (1) A process for enhanced pleading standards described in
            subsection (b).
                (2) The benchmarks described in subsection (c).
                (3) A process for payment by an unsuccessful party in a
            covered protest to the Government and the contractor awarded the
            contract that was the subject of the bid protest in accordance
            with the benchmarks described in subsection (c).

        (b) <<NOTE: Applicability. Records. Determination.>> Enhanced Plea
    Standards.--The process for enhanced pleading standards described in
    this subsection is a process under which the Comptroller General shall
    apply enhanced pleading standards, as developed by the Comptroller
    General in coordination

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    with the Secretary of Defense, to an interested party with respect to a
    covered protest submitted by such interested party for which such
    interested party is seeking access to administrative records of the
    Department of Defense, prior to making a determination with respect to
    such access.

        (c) Benchmarks.--The benchmarks described in this subsection are as
    follows:
                (1) A chart of the average costs to the Department of
            Defense and the Government Accountability Office of a covered
            protest based on the value of the contract that is the subject
            of the covered protest.
                (2) A chart of the costs of the lost profit rates of the
            contractor awarded a contract that was the subject of a covered
            protest after such award.

        (d) Lost Profit Calculation.--With respect to contracts that are the
    subject of a covered protest, the lost profit rates under subsection
    (c)(2) shall be equal to the profit that the contractor awarded the
    contract would have earned if the contractor has performed under such
    contract during the period performance under such contract by such
    contractor was suspended under section 3553(d) of title 31, United
    States Code, pursuant to such covered protest.
        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered committees'' means the following:
                        (A) The congressional defense committees.
                        (B) The Committee on Oversight and Accountability of
                    the House of Representatives.
                        (C) The Committee on Homeland Security and
                    Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
                (2) The term ``covered protest'' means a protest submitted
            by an interested party to the Comptroller General under chapter
            35 of title 31, United States Code, for a determination by the
            Comptroller General under such chapter.
                (3) The terms ``interested party'' and ``protest'' have the
            meanings given such terms in section 3551 of title 31, United
            States Code.

        (f) Dollar Threshold for Task Order Protests.--Section 3406(f)(1)(B)
    of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$25,000,000''
    and inserting ``$35,000,000''.
    SEC. 886. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> BRIEFINGS, CERTIFICATION, AND
                            LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
                            RELATED TO FUEL SERVICES FINANCIAL
                            MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.

        (a) Briefing on Bid Protest.--Not later than 30 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--
                (1) <<NOTE: Kropp Holdings, Inc.>> the results of the bid
            protest published by the Comptroller General of the United
            States on August 28, 2024 (B-420857.8, B-420857.9, relating to
            Kropp Holdings, Inc.), including with regard to the element
            relating to consideration of the conflicts of interest
            mitigation plan; and
                (2) the proposed next steps with respect to the acquisition
            of financial management services for Department of Defense fuel
            contracts.

        (b) Briefing on Conflict of Interest.--Not later than 30 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary

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    shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
    House of Representatives a briefing on how the Secretary will ensure
    that price sensitive information is not shared between fuel financial
    management entities and fuel provider entities.
        (c) Certification.--Not later than 30 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 written certification that no conflict of interest exists with respect
    to a contract for financial management services for fuel contracts of
    the Department of Defense.
        (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Limitation on Availability of Funds.--
    On and after June 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense may not obligate or
    expend funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available for fiscal year 2025 on any contract for financial management
    services for fuel contracts of the Department of Defense in which the
    contractor is also a fuel provider until the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives receive the briefing
    described in subsection (b) and certification described in subsection
    (c).
    SEC. 887. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
                            RELATING TO CERTAIN SPARE PARTS FOR F-35
                            AIRCRAFT.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall implement
    the recommendations contained in the report of the Comptroller General
    of the United States published on May 23, 2023, and titled ``F-35
    Program: DOD Needs Better Accountability for Global Spare Parts and
    Reporting of Losses Worth Millions'' (GAO-23-106098).
        (b) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary shall
    submit to Congress a report on the progress of the implementing
    recommendations as required by subsection (a).
    SEC. 888. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4021 note.>> TRACKING AWARDS MADE THROUGH
                            OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Process.>> In General.--Not later than one
    year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish a process to
    track the number and value of awards to small businesses and
    nontraditional defense contractors performing on transactions using
    other transaction authority, including transactions carried out through
    consortia.

        (b) Data Collection.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
    and Sustainment shall, to the extent practicable--
                (1) minimize the reporting requirements imposed on small
            businesses and nontraditional defense contractors by the process
            established under subsection (a); and
                (2) maximize the use of existing data collection processes
            of the Department of Defense or the expertise of a consortia-
            manager under such process.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Nontraditional defense contractor.--The term
            ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) Other transaction authority.--The term ``other
            transaction authority'' means the authority provided under
            sections 4021 and 4022 of title 10, United States Code.

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                (3) Small business.--The term ``small business'' has the
            meaning given the term ``small business concern'' under section
            3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)).

           TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

    Sec. 901. Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of
               Defense is performing functions and duties of Secretary of
               Defense.
    Sec. 902. Establishment of Department of Defense Performance Improvement
               Officer.
    Sec. 903. Enhanced coordination on international cooperation activities.
    Sec. 904. Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries
               of Defense.
    Sec. 905. Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital.
    Sec. 906. Limitation on availability of funds until Department of
               Defense complies with certain legal requirements.
    Sec. 907. Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
               Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.
    Sec. 908. Inclusion in defense planning guidance of guidance on size,
               structure, and posture of special operations forces.
    Sec. 909. Review of roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
               Management Officer and the Office of the Under Secretary of
               Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
    Sec. 910. Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary of
               Defense for Industrial Base Policy and Joint Production
               Accelerator Cell.

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

    Sec. 921. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.
    Sec. 922. Codification of the Joint Federated Assurance Center.
    Sec. 923. Codification of additional staff corps of the Navy.
    Sec. 924. Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition.
    Sec. 925. Counter unmanned aerial systems task force.
    Sec. 926. Affiliate relationships between Army special operations forces
               and combat-enabling units of general purpose forces.
    Sec. 927. Force sizing methodology.

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

    SEC. 901. REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY CONGRESS WHEN DEPUTY SECRETARY OF
                            DEFENSE IS PERFORMING FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
                            OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

        Section 132(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)'';
                (2) by striking ``The Deputy Secretary shall act'' and
            inserting the following:

        ``(2)(A) The Deputy Secretary shall act''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

        ``(B) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> If the Secretary is unable to perform the
    functions and duties of the office as described in subparagraph (A), the
    Deputy Secretary, or any other individual performing such functions and
    duties in accordance with applicable law, shall, not later than 24 hours
    before any planned transfer of such functions and duties or 24 hours
    after any unplanned transfer of such functions and duties, notify the
    following of the transfer:
                ``(i) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the majority and minority leaders of the
            Senate.

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                ``(ii) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, the Speaker, and the minority leader of the
            House of Representatives.''.
    SEC. 902. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERFORMANCE
                            IMPROVEMENT OFFICER.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 4 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    131.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 132 the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 132a. <<NOTE: Appointments. 10 USC 132a.>> Performance
                      improvement officer

        ``(a) Establishment.--
                ``(1) There is a Performance Improvement Officer of the
            Department of Defense, to be appointed by the Secretary of
            Defense from among the ranks of qualified individuals from the
            senior career civil service.
                ``(2) The Performance Improvement Officer shall be appointed
            from among persons described in paragraph (1) who have an
            extensive management or business background and experience with
            managing large or complex organizations, organizational change
            management, or business transformation activities.

        ``(b) Deputy.--The Performance Improvement Officer shall be
    supported by a Deputy who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense
    from among the ranks of qualified individuals from the senior career
    civil service. The Deputy shall be the first assistant to the
    Performance Improvement Officer and shall assist that Officer in the
    performance of the duties of that position and shall act for, and
    exercise the powers of, the Officer when that Officer dies, resigns, or
    is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office.
        ``(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--Subject to the authority,
    direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy
    Secretary of Defense, the Performance Improvement Officer shall perform
    such duties, exercise such powers, and have such responsibilities as the
    Secretary or the Deputy Secretary may prescribe, including the
    following:
                ``(1) Responsibility for updating and implementing the
            Strategic Management Plan of the Department of Defense required
            by section 904(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act of
            Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
            2201).
                ``(2) Responsibility for chairing the Defense Performance
            Improvement Council (or any successor organization).
                ``(3) Responsibility for the Defense Performance Improvement
            Framework, as established under section 125a of this title.
                ``(4) Responsibility for the execution of not fewer than two
            annual meetings of the Defense Management Action Group (or any
            successor organization) with agendas relating to the Strategic
            Management Plan described in paragraph (1).
                ``(5) Oversight of transformational business modernization
            and business process re-engineering of the Department of
            Defense.
                ``(6) Oversight and tracking the implementation of--
                        ``(A) solutions to solve issues identified by the
                    High Risk List maintained by the Government
                    Accountability Office; and

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                        ``(B) other recommendations of such Office.
                ``(7) Serving as the lead official devoted to modernizing
            the business processes of the Department that serve as the
            baseline for all external acquisition and internal operations.
                ``(8) Oversight and management of the Defense Management
            Institute (as established pursuant to the memorandum of the
            Director of Administration and Management of the Department
            dated January 13, 2023), or any successor organization.
                ``(9) Serving as co-chair of the Defense Business Council in
            accordance with section 2222(f)(1) of this title.
                ``(10) Maintaining authority for convening meetings of
            personnel and organizations of the Department on matters
            relating to the duties and responsibilities described in this
            subsection.''.

        (b) Addition of Performance Improvement Officer as Co-chair of
    Defense Business Council.--Section 2222(f)(1) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended, in the second sentence--
                (1) by striking ``chaired'' and inserting ``co-chaired'';
            and
                (2) by inserting ``and the Performance Improvement Officer''
            after ``Officer''.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Regulations. Policies. 10 USC 132a
    note.>> Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue rules,
    regulations, policies, or other guidance (as appropriate)--
                (1) to clearly delineate the authorities and
            responsibilities of the Performance Improvement Officer of the
            Department of Defense established under section 132a of title
            10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); and
                (2) <<NOTE: Charter.>> setting forth a charter for the
            office (including personnel, facilities, and other
            infrastructure) supporting the position of the Performance
            Improvement Officer.
    SEC. 903. ENHANCED COORDINATION ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
                            ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Update of Responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment.--
                (1) In general.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States
            Code, is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(10) advising the Secretary on, establishing policies on,
            and supervising, the activities of the Department relating to
            international cooperation and agreements regarding industrial
            base collaboration and coordination, including cooperative
            development and co-production, reciprocal production,
            exportability considerations, supply chain integration, security
            of supply chain agreements, and acquisition and cross-service
            agreements.''.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Policies. 10 USC 133b note.>> Guidance
            required.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense
            shall update relevant policies and guidance related to the
            duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment prescribed in section 133b(b)(10) of title 10,
            United States Code, as added by paragraph (1).

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 111 note.>> Cross-functional Teams.--

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                (1) Establishment.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the
            Secretary of Defense shall establish not fewer than two Cross-
            Functional Teams to coordinate and support international
            cooperation activities of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Purpose.--Of the Cross-Functional Teams required under
            paragraph (1)--
                        (A) at least one shall be dedicated to a geographic
                    area of interest, such as a specific country or subset
                    of an area of responsibility for a geographic combatant
                    command; and
                        (B) at least one shall be dedicated to a functional
                    area of interest, such as munitions production,
                    logistics, or additive manufacturing.
                (3) Participation.--The Cross-Functional Teams established
            under paragraph (1)--
                        (A) shall include representation from--
                              (i) the Office of the Under Secretary of
                          Defense for Policy;
                              (ii) the Office of the Under Secretary of
                          Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and
                              (iii) the Office of the Under Secretary of
                          Defense for Research and Engineering; and
                        (B) may include such other participants from across
                    the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense
                    determines appropriate.
                (4) Chairperson.--Each Cross-Functional Team shall have a
            Chairperson who shall be designated by the Secretary of Defense
            from among the representatives on the Team from the Offices
            specified in paragraph (3)(A).

        (c) Study on Capacity for Expanded International Cooperation
    Activities.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> In general.--Not later
            than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter
            into a contract with a federally funded research and development
            center or a university-affiliated nonprofit organization to--
                        (A) conduct a study with respect to whether the
                    organization, resourcing, manning, and training of the
                    Department of Defense for international cooperation
                    activities is sufficient to support expanded demand for
                    security cooperation activities with countries that are
                    allies and partners of the United States; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the Secretary a
                    report on the results of the study.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Elements.--The study conducted
            under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) An assessment of the roles and responsibilities
                    of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Deputy
                    Assistant Secretary of Defense for International and
                    Industry Engagement, and any other officials the
                    Secretary considers appropriate to include, to reduce
                    overlap and increase cooperation between components of
                    the Department of Defense with respect to international
                    cooperation activities.
                        (B) An identification and assessment of mechanisms
                    for coordination with the Department of State with
                    respect to such activities.

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                        (C) An identification and assessment of existing
                    tools in the Department of Defense to support
                    international cooperation, including the Global Research
                    Watch Program and the international research offices of
                    the military departments.
                        (D) An identification of industry fora, training or
                    wargaming opportunities, and exercise events that could
                    be leveraged to support increased international
                    cooperation activities.
                        (E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> An assessment of
                    the success, as of the date of the enactment of this
                    Act, in integrating the defense industrial bases of the
                    United States and countries that are allies and partners
                    of the United States, including recommendations with
                    respect to--
                              (i) goals for the end-state of that
                          integration; and
                              (ii) how to integrate those goals into the
                          strategic planning documents and guidance of the
                          Department of Defense.
                        (F) An identification of additional opportunities
                    for international defense industrial base cooperation
                    and specific challenges to acting on those
                    opportunities.
                        (G) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
                    determines relevant.
                (3) Submission to congress.--Not later than September 1,
            2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
            defense committees--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  the report received by the
                    Secretary under paragraph (1)(B); and
                        (B) any comments of the Secretary with respect to
                    such report.
                (4) Nonprofit organization defined.--In this subsection, the
            term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described
            in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and
            exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
    SEC. 904. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT
                            SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE.

        Section 138(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``60'' and inserting ``62''.
    SEC. 905. MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.

        (a) In General.--Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
                (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(e) Pilot Program on Capital Assistance to Support Defense
    Investment in the Industrial Base.--
                ``(1) To the extent and in such amounts as specifically
            provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes
            detailed in this subsection, the Secretary of Defense, acting
            through the Director, may carry out a pilot program under this
            subsection to provide capital assistance to eligible entities
            for eligible investments to develop technologies that support
            the duties and elements of the Office and meet the needs of the
            Department of Defense.

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                ``(2)(A) An eligible entity seeking capital assistance for
            an eligible investment under this subsection shall submit to the
            Director an application at such time, in such manner, and
            containing such information as the Director may require.
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> The Director shall establish
            criteria for selecting among eligible investments for which
            applications are submitted under subparagraph (A). The criteria
            shall include--
                ``(i) the extent to which an investment supports the
            national security or economic interests of the United States;
                ``(ii) the likelihood that capital assistance provided for
            an investment would enable the investment to proceed sooner than
            the investment would otherwise be able to proceed; and
                ``(iii) the creditworthiness of an investment.
                ``(3)(A)(i) <<NOTE: Loans.>> To the extent and in such
            amounts as specifically provided in advance in appropriations
            Acts for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director
            may provide loans or loan guarantees to finance or refinance the
            costs of an eligible investment selected pursuant to paragraph
            (2)(B).
                        ``(ii)(I)(aa) Except as provided under item (bb),
                    the interest rate on a loan provided under clause (i)
                    shall be not less than the yield on marketable United
                    States Treasury securities of a similar maturity to the
                    maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the
                    loan agreement.
                              ``(bb) <<NOTE: Waiver
                          authority. Determination.>> The Director may waive
                          the requirement under item (aa) with respect to an
                          investment if the investment is determined by the
                          Secretary of Defense to be vital to the national
                          security of the United States.
                              ``(cc) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> The Director shall
                          establish separate and distinct criteria for
                          interest rates for loan guarantees with private
                          sector lending institutions.
                        ``(II) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The final maturity date
                    of a loan provided under clause (i) shall be not later
                    than 50 years after the date on which the loan was
                    provided.
                        ``(III) A loan provided under clause (i) may be paid
                    earlier than is provided for under the loan agreement
                    without a penalty.
                        ``(IV)(aa) A loan provided under clause (i) shall
                    not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of
                    investment obligations in the event of bankruptcy,
                    insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.
                        ``(bb) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> The Director may
                    waive the requirement under item (aa) with respect to
                    the investment in order to mitigate risks to loan
                    repayment.
                        ``(V) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The Director may sell
                    to another entity or reoffer into the capital markets a
                    loan provided under clause (i) if the Director
                    determines that the sale or reoffering can be made on
                    favorable terms.
                        ``(VI) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Any loan guarantee
                    provided under clause (i) shall specify the percentage
                    of the principal amount guaranteed. If the Secretary
                    determines that the obligor of a loan guaranteed by the
                    Department of Defense defaults on the loan, the Director
                    shall pay the holder, or such other party, as specified
                    in the loan guarantee agreement.
                        ``(VII) The Director shall establish a credit rating
                    system to ensure a reasonable assurance of repayment.
                    The system may include use of existing credit rating
                    agencies where appropriate.

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                        ``(VIII) Loans and loan guarantees provided under
                    clause (i) shall be subject to such other terms and
                    conditions and contain such other covenants,
                    representations, warranties, and requirements (including
                    requirements for audits) as the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.
                        ``(IX) Loans and loan guarantees provided under
                    clause (i) shall be subject to the requirements of the
                    Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et
                    seq.).
                        ``(B) Subject to appropriations Acts, the Director
                    may provide technical assistance with respect to
                    developing and financing investments to eligible
                    entities seeking capital assistance for eligible
                    investments and eligible entities receiving capital
                    assistance under this subsection.
                        ``(C)(i) To the extent and in such amounts as
                    specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts
                    for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the
                    Director shall provide to an eligible investment
                    selected pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) the amount of
                    capital assistance necessary to carry out the
                    investment.
                        ``(ii) All financial transactions conducted under
                    this subsection shall be conducted in United States
                    dollars.
                ``(4) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The requirements of
            subsection (d) shall apply to eligible investments under this
            subsection.
                ``(5)(A)(i) There is established in the Treasury of the
            United States a Department of Defense Credit Program Account to
            make and guarantee loans under this subsection in accordance
            with section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2
            U.S.C. 661a).
                        ``(ii) The Credit Program Account shall consist of
                    amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
                    appropriations.
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Costs.>> To the extent and in such amounts as
            specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the
            purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director is authorized
            to pay, from amounts in the Department of Defense Credit Program
            Account--
                        ``(i) <<NOTE: Loans.>> the cost, as defined in
                    section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2
                    U.S.C. 661a), of loans and loan guarantees and other
                    capital assistance;
                        ``(ii) administrative expenses associated with
                    activities under this subsection;
                        ``(iii) project-specific transaction costs; and
                        ``(iv) the cost of providing support authorized by
                    this subsection.
                ``(6) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> The Secretary of Defense may
            prescribe such regulations as the Secretary determines to be
            appropriate to carry out this subsection.
                ``(7) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Not later than the first Monday in
            February of a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
            to the congressional defense committees an annual report
            describing activities carried out pursuant to this subsection in
            the preceding fiscal year and the goals of the Department of
            Defense in accordance with this subsection for the next fiscal
            year.
                ``(8) <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline. Loans.>> The Secretary
            of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees not
            later than 30 days after a use of loans, loan guarantees, or
            technical assistance under this subsection.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2036]]

                ``(9)(A) <<NOTE: Loans. Expiration
            dates. Continuation.>> The authority of the Director to make new
            loans and provide new loan guarantees under subparagraph (A)(i)
            of paragraph (3) shall expire on October 1, 2028. Any loans or
            loan guarantees provided under such subparagraph that are
            outstanding as of such date shall continue to be subject to the
            terms, conditions, and other requirements of this subsection.
                ``(B) The authority of the Director to provide technical
            assistance to eligible entities under subparagraph (B) of
            paragraph (3) shall expire on October 1, 2028.''; and
                (3) in subsection (f), as so redesignated--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
                    following new subparagraphs:
                        ``(FF) Strategic maritime infrastructure.
                        ``(GG) Critical minerals and materials.''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `obligor' means a party
            that is primarily liable for payment of the principal or
            interest on a loan.''.

        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 903(b) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
    4811 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 906. <<NOTE: Certification.>> LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF
                            FUNDS UNTIL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPLIES
                            WITH CERTAIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Office of the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, not more than 90 percent
    may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Deputy
    Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees
    that the Department of Defense has implemented section 1046 of the James
    M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
    (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 111 note).
    SEC. 907. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 138 note.>> MATTERS RELATING
                            TO ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
                            SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND LOW INTENSITY
                            CONFLICT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Processes.>> In General.--Not later than one year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Updates. Policies. Guidance.>> using a
            systematic approach, identify and update relevant policies,
            processes, and policy guidance of the Department of Defense to
            fully implement and institutionalize the position of Assistant
            Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity
            Conflict (in this section referred to as the ``Assistant
            Secretary'') to ensure that the Assistant Secretary exercises
            authority, direction, and control of all special-operations
            peculiar administrative matters relating to the organization,
            training, and equipping of special operations forces as required
            under section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 10, United States Code,
            including--
                        (A) special operations budgeting and programming,
                    legislative affairs, operations, personnel, and public
                    affairs activities; and
                        (B) protocols for participation in decision-making
                    fora of the Department involving special operations
                    forces;
                (2) <<NOTE: Staffing plan. Strategy.>> develop a long-term
            staffing plan for the Secretariat for Special Operations
            established under section 139b(a) of

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2037]]

            title 10, United States Code, that incorporates strategic
            workforce planning principles, including an articulation of the
            mission of the Secretariat, an identification of critical skill
            gaps, and a strategy to hire personnel to address such gaps;
                (3) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> produce written departmental
            guidance to clarify the respective administrative roles of the
            Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Assistant
            Secretary, including guidance to ensure adequate support for the
            Secretariat from Washington Headquarters Services, the Office of
            the Director of Administration and Management, Joint Service
            Provider, and other administrative offices of the Department;
                (4) establish a process for development, coordination, and
            issuance by the Assistant Secretary of special operations
            instructions and other Department-wide policies, instructions,
            directive-type memorandums, or other documents consistent with
            the responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Secretary;
                (5) establish a process for the Assistant Secretary and the
            Commander of the United States Special Operations Command to
            monitor the promotions of members of special operations forces
            and coordinate with the military departments regarding the
            assignment, retention, training, professional military
            education, and special and incentive pays of members of special
            operations forces consistent with the responsibilities assigned
            to the Assistant Secretary and the Commander; and
                (6) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> establish a Center for Special
            Operations Analysis to lead special operations-related analysis
            for the Department and ensure senior civilian and military
            leaders have adequate analytical support for decision making
            related to the organization, training, equipping, and employment
            of special operations forces.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Timelines.>> Plan Required.--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 plan,
    including appropriate milestones and timelines for completion, for
    achieving the requirements under subsection (a).
    SEC. 908. INCLUSION IN DEFENSE PLANNING GUIDANCE OF GUIDANCE ON
                            SIZE, STRUCTURE, AND POSTURE OF SPECIAL
                            OPERATIONS FORCES.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 113 note.>> In General.--As part of the annual
    Defense Planning Guidance issued under section 113(g)(2)(A) of title 10,
    United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall include guidance with
    respect to the size, structure, posture, and other force development
    planning priorities specific to special operations forces.

        (b) Report Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than March
            1, 2025, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary
            of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees
            a report detailing how the Defense Planning Guidance issued
            under section 113(g)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code,
            specifically accounts for the size, structure, posture, and
            other force development planning priorities specific to special
            operations forces necessary--
                        (A) to support the National Defense Strategy under
                    section 113(g)(1) of that title; and
                        (B) to carry out the special operations activities
                    specified in section 167(k) of that title.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2038]]

                (2) Elements.--The annual report required by paragraph (1)
            shall, at a minimum--
                        (A) describe specific actions taken by the Secretary
                    of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the
                    Secretary of the Navy to coordinate requirements for the
                    organization, training, and equipping of special
                    operations forces with the Assistant Secretary of
                    Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity
                    Conflict, consistent with responsibilities and
                    authorities of the Assistant Secretary under section
                    138(b)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, in order
                    to achieve the objectives of--
                              (i) the National Defense Strategy;
                              (ii) the Joint Warfighting Concept;
                              (iii) the Joint Concept for Competing; and
                              (iv) the Strategy for Operations in the
                          Information Environment; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> include specific
                    recommendations developed by the Assistant Secretary of
                    Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity
                    Conflict, in coordination with the Commander of the
                    United States Special Operations Command, for the size,
                    organization, budget, training, and equipping of special
                    operations forces to meet the objectives of the
                    strategies and concepts specified in clauses (i) through
                    (iv) of subparagraph (A).
    SEC. 909. <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> REVIEW OF ROLES AND
                            RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF TALENT
                            MANAGEMENT OFFICER AND THE OFFICE OF THE
                            UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL
                            AND READINESS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense
    shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a qualified
    organization to conduct a review of--
                (1) the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
            Management Officer of the Department of Defense; and
                (2) the structure, mission, and operation of the Office of
            the Under Secretary of Defense Personnel and Readiness.

        (b) Elements.--In carrying out the review under subsection (a), the
    qualified organization concerned shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> develop a strategy for the
            implementation of the position of the Chief Talent Management
            Officer of the Department of Defense pursuant to which the
            Officer shall be responsible for--
                        (A) serving as the principal staff assistant to the
                    Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense on
                    matters relating to total force talent management within
                    the Department of Defense, including talent management
                    for military personnel (including members of the active
                    and reserve components of the Armed Forces) and civilian
                    personnel of the Department;
                        (B) developing and implementing the overall talent
                    strategy for military and civilian personnel in the
                    Department of Defense, which shall include working
                    across the military departments, Joint Staff, Office of
                    the Secretary of Defense, and with interagency partners
                    to lead the total force talent acquisition and
                    management efforts of the Department;

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                        (C) overseeing updates and reforms for remote and
                    hybrid work, the use of enabling technology, practices
                    for developing and tracking talent, and encouraging
                    movement of talent across components, agencies, and non-
                    governmental entities to help promote flexible career
                    pathways and increase retention;
                        (D) matching talent to needs within the Department
                    and integrate broad upskilling and reskilling programs
                    to create the future national defense workforce;
                        (E) coordinating all talent programs within the
                    Department, including by developing pathways for
                    permeability between uniformed and non-uniformed service
                    opportunities and opportunities in the private sector;
                        (F) maintaining, strengthening, and improving the
                    Department's use of competitive service hiring
                    authorities under title 5, United States Code, and the
                    authorities available under section 129 of title 10,
                    United States Code, to ensure the Department recruits
                    and retains a strong and professional civilian
                    workforce;
                        (G) studying and promoting best practices for
                    workforce development from the government, nonprofit,
                    academic, and private sectors;
                        (H) serving as the principal liaison between the
                    Department and the national security talent industrial
                    and innovation base;
                        (I) carrying out programs, projects, and other
                    activities to strengthen the national security talent
                    industrial and innovation base;
                        (J) identifying rules, regulations, policies, and
                    guidance related to military and civilian talent
                    management that require change for the purposes of
                    achieving efficiencies and meeting the personnel needs
                    of the Department;
                        (K) coordinating with the Joint Staff and the
                    Commanders of the combatant commands to identify talent
                    needs to meet operational challenges;
                        (L) developing an employer brand for the Department
                    of Defense that positions the Department as a sought
                    after employer;
                        (M) developing a capability to rapidly prototype
                    workforce development and talent acquisition approaches
                    with non-profit, academic, Government, and private
                    sector agencies and organizations;
                        (N) seeking partnerships with multiple intermediary
                    organizations, including academic institutions and other
                    key stakeholders in the talent industrial and innovation
                    base, to carry out activities to support the development
                    of pools of qualified individuals with the skills and
                    expertise necessary to meet critical personnel needs of
                    the Department of Defense, which may include activities
                    such as the identification, training, and vetting of
                    critical talent for the Department, including
                    individuals with expertise relating to artificial
                    intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity, materials
                    and manufacturing, business processes, venture capital,
                    financial markets, and other critical areas; and

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                        (O) carrying out such other duties relating to
                    talent management as may be assigned by the Secretary of
                    Defense;
                (2) develop recommendations for any additional authorities
            or funding that may be required for the Chief Talent Management
            Officer to carry out the responsibilities specified in paragraph
            (1);
                (3) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> review the structure of the Office
            of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
            and evaluate the ability of that Office to effectively address
            total force talent management, including military and civilian
            personnel; and
                (4) develop recommendations for restructuring the Office of
            the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to
            ensure the Office is able to effectively address total force
            talent management as described in paragraph (3) and support the
            Chief Talent Management Officer in carrying out the
            responsibilities described in paragraph (1).

        (c) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, 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 review
    conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include--
                (1) the results of the review with respect to each element
            specified in subsection (b); and
                (2) such other information as the Secretary determines
            appropriate.

        (d) Qualified Organization Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``qualified organization'' means an independent organization with
    experience in the field of talent acquisition and management, as
    determined by the Secretary of Defense.
    SEC. 910. PLAN FOR ADEQUATE STAFFING OF OFFICE OF ASSISTANT
                            SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INDUSTRIAL BASE
                            POLICY AND JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR
                            CELL.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--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 plan for adequately
    staffing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial
    Base Policy and the Joint Production Accelerator Cell to advise and
    generate options for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment relating to the duties described in section 133b(b)(3) of
    title 10, United States Code, including--
                (1) <<NOTE: China.>> identifying Chinese military companies,
            contracting restrictions, and transactions involving foreign
            entities;
                (2) outbound investment monitoring; and
                (3) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> supply chain analysis, supplier
            health analysis, production capacity analysis, and such other
            analyses as the Under Secretary may require.

        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> An estimate of--
                        (A) the number of personnel necessary to fulfill the
                    responsibilities of the Office of the Assistant
                    Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the
                    Joint Production Accelerator Cell in supporting the
                    Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
                    Sustainment relating to

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                    the duties described in section 133b(b)(3) of title 10,
                    United States Code; and
                        (B) associated funding across the period covered by
                    the most recent future-years defense program under
                    section 221 of that title.
                (2) A hiring plan, with milestones, for gradually increasing
            the number of personnel in the Office of the Assistant Secretary
            of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Joint Production
            Accelerator Cell to the number described in paragraph (1)(A).
                (3) A breakdown of the optimal mix of military, civilian,
            and contractor personnel in the Office of the Assistant
            Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Joint
            Production Accelerator Cell.
                (4) An identification of any anticipated funding shortfalls
            for personnel in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
            Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Joint Production
            Accelerator Cell across the period covered by the most recent
            future-years defense program.
                (5) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines
            relevant.

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

    SEC. 921. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SENIOR INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT
                            OFFICIAL.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United
    States Code, is <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 421.>> amended by adding at the end
    the following:
    ``Sec. 430c. <<NOTE: 10 USC 430c.>> Senior intelligence oversight
                      official

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Determination. Regulations.>> Establishment.--The
    Secretary of Defense, or a designee of the Secretary determined by
    regulations prescribed by the Secretary, shall designate a civilian
    employee of the Department of Defense in the Senior Executive Service to
    serve as the Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.

        ``(b) Responsibilities.--The Senior Intelligence Oversight Official
    shall conduct independent oversight of all intelligence,
    counterintelligence, and intelligence-related activities of the
    Department of Defense and shall have such other related responsibilities
    as may be determined by the Secretary.
        ``(c) Access.--The Senior Intelligence Oversight Official shall
    have--
                ``(1) access to all information necessary to carry out the
            responsibilities and functions of the Senior Intelligence
            Oversight Official, as determined by the Secretary; and
                ``(2) direct access to the Secretary of Defense and the
            Deputy Secretary of Defense, as circumstances require in the
            determination of the Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Updates. 10 USC 430c note.>> Review of Regulations.--The
    Secretary of Defense shall review and update, as appropriate, Department
    of Defense Directive 5148.13, and any associated or successor regulation
    or directive, to conform to section 430c of title 10, United States
    Code, as added by subsection (a).

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    SEC. 922. CODIFICATION OF THE JOINT FEDERATED ASSURANCE CENTER.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United
    States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4061.>> is amended by adding at the
    end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 4128. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4128.>> Joint Federated Assurance
                      Center

        ``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Office of the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Research and Engineering a Joint Federated Assurance
    Center (referred to in this section as the `Center').
        ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to serve as a
    joint, Department-wide federation of organizations and capabilities to
    support the assurance needs of the Department of Defense by ensuring,
    pursuant to policies related to hardware and software assurance and
    supply chain risk management, that the software and hardware developed,
    acquired, maintained, and used by the Department are free from
    intentional and unintentional vulnerability during the life-cycle of
    development and deployment of assured, trustworthy defense systems.
        ``(c) Governance.--
                ``(1) The Center shall be governed by an Executive Steering
            Group. <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  The Executive Steering Group shall
            continually evaluate the Center's capabilities to support the
            hardware and software assurance needs of the Department.
                ``(2) The Executive Steering Group shall be composed of one
            or more representatives from each of the organizations that
            comprise the Center.
                ``(3) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
            Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
            and Sustainment shall serve as co-Chairpersons of the Executive
            Steering Group.

        ``(d) Duties.--The duties of the Center are as follows:
                ``(1) Providing knowledge management capabilities for
            hardware and software assurance for the Department.
                ``(2) Providing Department-wide visibility on strategy, use
            cases, procurement, investment, and other relevant activities to
            aggregate, to the extent practicable, assurance tool purchases
            by the Department.
                ``(3) Developing and standardizing policies, procedures,
            competencies, risk assessment methodologies, and independent
            validation and verification test capabilities--
                        ``(A) to support timely and cost-effective fielding
                    of current and future technologies to the Department;
                        ``(B) to ensure sustainment of enduring capability
                    needs across the life-cycle of Department of Defense
                    programs and determine the sustainment factors related
                    to the assurance of future hardware and software
                    systems;
                        ``(C) to increase efficiencies across Department of
                    Defense programs through the use of emerging assurance
                    technologies; and
                        ``(D) to leverage economies of scale through
                    coordinated acquisition and use of hardware and software
                    assurance technologies.
                ``(4) Promoting assurance capabilities for hardware and
            software assurance--
                        ``(A) to mature assessment criteria and enable
                    scalable deployment of commercial best practices, such
                    as through

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                    the fostering and maturation of evidence-based assurance
                    of trusted defense microelectronics system needs, with
                    emphasis on commercial security protocols that are
                    transferable to defense applications;
                        ``(B) to scale the Center for Department-wide
                    access, through the resourcing of adequate personnel to
                    address standardization and automation of data
                    collection and analysis;
                        ``(C) to utilize data from commercial assurance
                    processes to support the development of Department
                    hardware and software that meet standards, applications,
                    and requirements, including through comparative analysis
                    and data modeling;
                        ``(D) to seek and apply commercial best practices,
                    where practicable, through industry collaboration; and
                        ``(E) to develop and align Department policy,
                    investments, and activities with commercial best
                    practices, to the extent practicable.
                ``(5) For contracts for application-specific integrated
            circuits designed by defense industrial base contractors,
            develop guidance for--
                        ``(A) the consideration of evidence-based assurance
                    processes and techniques that are included in the
                    contract data requirements list, to the extent
                    practicable;
                        ``(B) the use of commercial best practices, as
                    applicable, for confidentiality, integrity and
                    availability; and
                        ``(C) the development of a library of certified
                    third-party intellectual property for reuse, including
                    streamlining legal mechanisms for data collection and
                    sharing, and enhanced use of automation technology to
                    achieve efficiency.
                ``(6) The assessment, creation, prototyping, maturation, and
            maintenance of relevant assurance practices, including the
            validation and maturation of evidence based assurance methods,
            for the development, procurement, and deployment of hardware and
            software assurance tools and processes, including--
                        ``(A) development and assessment of validation
                    methods for such processes and techniques, in
                    coordination with the developmental and operational test
                    and evaluation community, as the Executive Steering
                    Group determines necessary;
                        ``(B) development and assessment of threat models
                    that comprehensively characterize the threat to
                    microelectronics confidentiality, integrity, and
                    availability across the entire supply chain, and the
                    design, production, packaging, and deployment cycle to
                    support risk management and risk mitigation; and
                        ``(C) support development of guides to inform use
                    and decision-making by program evaluators, program
                    offices, and industry to meet software and hardware
                    assurance requirements.

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidelines.>>  Revised Charter.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the
    Secretary of Defense shall issue a revised charter for the Center. The
    charter shall set forth--

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                ``(1) the role and authorities of the Center and the
            Executive Steering Group;
                ``(2) the requirement of the Center to establish guidelines
            for the development of improved software code vulnerability
            analysis and testing tools;
                ``(3) the requirement of the Center to establish guidelines
            for the development of improved hardware vulnerability testing
            and protection tools; and
                ``(4) the manner in which the Center will connect to the
            Department's major governance and resourcing processes to ensure
            the continuation of Center duties.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefing Required.--Not later than 240 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 status of--
                (1) the establishment of the Joint Federated Assurance
            Center under section 4218 of title 10, United States Code, as
            added by subsection (a); and
                (2) the revisions to the charter of the Center required
            under subsection (e) of such section 4128.

        (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 937 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C.
    2224 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 923. CODIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF CORPS OF THE NAVY.

        (a) Codification.--Section 8090 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended, in subsection (a)--
                (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (9); and
                (3) by inserting, after paragraph (4), the following new
            paragraphs:
                ``(5) the Supply Corps;
                ``(6) the Civil Engineer Corps;
                ``(7) the Nurse Corps;
                ``(8) the Medical Service Corps; and''.

        (b) Conforming Amendment.--Such section is further amended, in
    subsection (b)(1), by striking ``Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the
    Judge Advocate General's Corps, and the Chaplain Corps'' and inserting
    ``staff corps specified in subsection (a)''.
    SEC. 924. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF EXPANDED COMPETITION.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 903 of title <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9011.>>
    10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
    new section:
    ``Sec. 9025. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9025.>>  Office of Expanded
                      Competition

        ``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Office of the Secretary of the
    Air Force an office to be known as the Office of Expanded Competition
    (in this section referred to as the `Office').
        ``(b) Director.--The head of the Office shall be the Director.
    The <<NOTE: Appointment.>>  Director shall be appointed by the Secretary
    of the Air Force from among employees of the Department of Defense with
    requisite subject matter expertise who--
                ``(1) are in a Senior Executive Service position (as defined
            in section 3132 of title 5) at the time of appointment; or
                ``(2) are not in a Senior Executive Service position at the
            time of appointment, but meet the Executive Core Qualifications
            (ECQs) for such a position.

        ``(c) Duties.--The duties of the Office are as follows:

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                ``(1) In consultation with other components of the
            Department of Defense and the Federal Government, conduct
            coordinated and integrated assessments of adversarial capital
            flows into industries or businesses of interest to the
            Department of Defense.
                ``(2) Identify and prioritize promising critical
            technologies and assets for the Joint Force in need of capital
            assistance, including critical technologies and assets available
            from foreign entities.
                ``(3) Fund investments in such technologies and assets,
            including supply chain technologies not always supported through
            direct investment.
                ``(4) Support the coordination and outreach efforts of
            technology scouting and acquisition elements within the
            Department of Defense to enable investment decision-making by
            those elements that counteract entities employing adversarial
            capital flows against industries or businesses described in
            paragraph (1), including the employment of relevant authorities
            vested in other components of the Department and the Federal
            Government.
                ``(5) Identify, accelerate, and sustain the establishment,
            research, development, construction, procurement, leasing,
            consolidation, alteration, improvement, modernization, and
            repair of tangible and intangible assets vital to the national
            security of the United States.
                ``(6) Help the Department of Defense provide capital
            assistance to entities, including foreign entities, engaged in
            investments that facilitate the efforts of the Department.
                ``(7) Experiment, prototype, test, or validate Government-
            developed or commercially developed analytical tools, processes,
            and tradecraft to improve the due diligence and investment
            analysis processes for the Department of Defense, including the
            employment of relevant delegated authorities vested in other
            components of the Department and the Federal Government.
                ``(8) Assist the Secretary of Defense in developing access
            and placement using commercial means.
                ``(9) Otherwise engage with, coordinate, and collaborate
            with other components of the Department of Defense and the
            Federal Government to maximize efficiencies and promote whole-
            of-government solutions to protect the national security of the
            United States.

        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `adversarial capital flow' means an
            investment by--
                        ``(A) the government of a country that is an
                    adversary of the United States; or
                        ``(B) an entity organized under the laws of, or
                    otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, such a
                    country.
                ``(2) The term `capital assistance' means a loan, loan
            guarantee, or technical assistance.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force
    shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
    status of the implementation of the Office of Expanded Competition as
    required under section 9025 of title 10, United States Code (as added by
    subsection (a)).

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    SEC. 925. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 130i note.>>  COUNTER UNMANNED
                            AERIAL SYSTEMS TASK FORCE.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish, or
    designate from existing organizations and personnel of the Department of
    Defense, a counter unmanned aerial systems task force, to be known as
    the ``C-UAS Task Force''.
        (b) Review of Memoranda and Directives.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the
            Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the C-UAS
            Task Force, shall review and, if necessary, consolidate and
            update all Department of Defense memoranda and directives
            related to the countering of unmanned aircraft systems in United
            States airspace to provide clarity to and an expedited decision-
            making process for commanders with respect to effectively
            countering unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft
            incursions at military installations in the United States.
                (2) Included memoranda and directives.--The memoranda and
            directives required to be reviewed and, if necessary,
            consolidated and updated under paragraph (1) include the
            following:
                        (A) The Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
                    Strategy of the Department of Defense, dated January 7,
                    2021.
                        (B) The Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum
                    entitled ``Risk-based Assessment in Support of Counter-
                    Unmanned Aircraft Activities to Protect DOD Facilities
                    and Assets'' and dated May 7, 2020.
                        (C) Deputy Secretary of Defense Policy Memorandum
                    16-003, entitled ``Interim Guidance for Countering
                    Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated August 18, 2016.
                        (D) Deputy Secretary of Defense Policy Memorandum
                    17-00X, entitled ``Supplemental Guidance for Countering
                    Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated July 5, 2017.
                        (E) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Notice
                    3124, entitled ``Interim Guidance for Countering
                    Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated February 8, 2017.
                        (F) Other related general administrative notices of
                    the Joint Staff.
                        (G) Any other associated memoranda or directives of
                    the Department of Defense relating to unmanned aircraft
                    systems, as the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of
                    the Joint Chiefs of Staff determine necessary.

        (c) Issuance of Updated Guidance.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Memoranda. Directives.>>  In general.--Not later
            than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Secretary of Defense shall issue new memoranda, directives, and
            guidance related to authorities to counter unmanned aircraft
            systems.
                (2) Dissemination to installation commanders.--The Secretary
            of Defense shall ensure that memoranda, directives, and guidance
            issued under paragraph (1), and any subsequent memoranda,
            directives and guidance, are included in pre-briefings for any
            officers that assume command of a military installation in the
            United States on or after July 1, 2025.
                (3) Standard operating procedures for military
            installations.--

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                        (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
                    issuance of the memoranda, directives, and guidance
                    required by paragraph (1), each commander of a military
                    installation shall issue operating procedures specific
                    to their military installation for countering unmanned
                    aircraft systems at the installation.
                        (B) Extension during changes in command.--If there
                    is a change of command of a military installation during
                    the 60-day period described in subparagraph (A), the
                    incoming commander of the installation shall issue
                    operating procedures specific to their military
                    installation required by that subparagraph not later
                    than 60 days after receiving the pre-briefing described
                    in paragraph (2).

        (d) Report on Existing Training Efforts.--Not later than 120 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
    counter-unmanned aircraft systems training efforts of the Department of
    Defense in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act. The
    report shall include--
                (1) a description of any training that is commonly provided
            to members of the Armed Forces on countering threats posed by
            unmanned aircraft systems; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Summary.>>  a summary of the training curriculum
            that is provided for installation commanders and deployed forces
            to counter unmanned aircraft systems.
    SEC. 926. AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS
                            FORCES AND COMBAT-ENABLING UNITS OF
                            GENERAL PURPOSE FORCES.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to complete the
    special operations force structure reductions described in subsection
    (b) until the date on which the assessment required under subsection (c)
    is submitted to the congressional defense committees.
        (b) Force Structure Reductions Described.--The special operations
    force structure reductions described in this subsection are the proposed
    reductions to the end strengths of the special operations forces of the
    Army announced by the Army on February 27, 2024, as part of the Total
    Army Analysis process.
        (c) Assessment of Feasibility and Advisability of Affiliate
    Relationships.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  In general.--Not later than 180 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
            the Army and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
            Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall jointly submit to
            the congressional defense committees a report assessing the
            feasibility and advisability of establishing affiliate
            relationships between units of the Army special operations
            forces and Army general purpose forces for the purpose of
            enhancing military readiness and effectiveness.
                (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
            include, at a minimum, the following:
                        (A) An assessment of the feasibility and
                    advisability of establishing formal affiliate
                    relationships between units of the Army special
                    operations forces and combat-enabling

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                    units of the Army general purpose forces, including
                    units that perform the following missions:
                              (i) Logistics.
                              (ii) Intelligence.
                              (iii) Communications.
                              (iv) Explosive ordnance disposal.
                              (v) Electronic warfare.
                              (vi) Rotary wing support.
                              (vii) Combat medicine.
                              (viii) Information operations.
                              (ix) Civil affairs.
                              (x) Such other missions as the Secretary and
                          the Assistant Secretary consider relevant.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Summary.>>  A summary of organic forces
                    and assigned forces conducting the missions described in
                    subparagraph (A) for Army special operations forces as
                    of the date of the enactment of this Act.
                (3) Considerations.--In developing the report required by
            paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary shall
            take into account the following:
                        (A) The enabling requirements of both the Army
                    special operations forces and the Army general purpose
                    forces.
                        (B) The availability of high-demand, low-density
                    enabling capabilities of the Army general purpose
                    forces.
                        (C) Deployment-to-dwell standards.
                        (D) The ability of Army general purpose forces and
                    Army special operations forces to fulfill current
                    service specific and joint force requirements.

        (d) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline. Timeline.>>  Plan for
    Establishing Affiliate Relationships.--If, in the report required by
    subsection (c)(1), the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary determine
    that it is feasible and advisable to establish formal affiliate
    relationships between units of the Army special operations forces and
    combat-enabling units of the Army general purpose forces, then, not
    later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary and the Assistant Secretary shall jointly submit to the
    congressional defense committees a plan for establishing such
    relationships that includes, at a minimum, an identification of units to
    be affiliated and a timeline for doing so.

        (e) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``affiliate relationship'' means a habitual
            relationship between a unit or units of the Army special
            operations forces and a combat-enabling unit or units of the
            Army general purpose forces pursuant to which the general and
            special operations forces units regularly train together,
            conduct exercises together, and when required, deploy together.
                (2) The term ``special operations forces'' means the forces
            identified under section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code,
            or a member of the Armed Forces carrying out special operations
            activities.
                (3) The term ``special operations activities'' means
            activities described in section 167(k) of title 10, United
            States Code, and includes any support services provided for the
            execution such activities, including logistics, communications,
            and intelligence activities.

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    SEC. 927. FORCE SIZING METHODOLOGY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Analysis.>>  In General.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall develop a methodology for analyzing United States military
    force sizing necessary to conduct activities below the threshold of
    traditional armed conflict in support of strategic competition,
    including the following:
                (1) Campaigning.
                (2) Building capacity of and security cooperation with
            partner countries.
                (3) Information operations.
                (4) Civil affairs.
                (5) Irregular warfare.
                (6) Operational preparation of the environment.

        (b) Report Required.--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 a report on the methodology developed
    under subsection (a) that includes, at a minimum, the following:
                (1) An explanation of the methodology and how the
            methodology is intended to be applied to future force sizing
            analysis.
                (2) An articulation of the roles and responsibilities of
            relevant officials, branches of the Armed Forces, and commands
            in utilizing the methodology.
                (3) Such other matters as the Secretary considers relevant.

                           TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                          Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
    Sec. 1002. Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of
               Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.
    Sec. 1003. Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for
               time-sensitive equipment modernization.
    Sec. 1004. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
               components.
    Sec. 1005. Revision of Department of Defense financial management
               regulation.
    Sec. 1006. Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee
               implementation of recommendations of Commission on Planning,
               Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform.
    Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
               audit of the financial statements of the Department of
               Defense for fiscal year 2025.

                       Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

    Sec. 1011. Support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs
               into United States.
    Sec. 1012. Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs
               regardless of destination.
    Sec. 1013. Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure and
               strategy of Department of Defense counter-narcotics and
               counter-transnational organized crime activities.

                     Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

    Sec. 1021. Briefing required in the event of a proposed reduction in
               battle force ships as part of the annual naval vessel
               construction plan and certification.
    Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
               National Defense Sealift Fund.
    Sec. 1023. Modifications to ship repair authorities.
    Sec. 1024. Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of
               construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program.
    Sec. 1025. Prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a
               foreign adversary country.

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    Sec. 1026. Exception to prohibition of overhaul, repair, or maintenance
               of certain vessels in shipyards outside the United States or
               Guam.
    Sec. 1027. Strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability.
    Sec. 1028. Authority to use incremental funding for the Virginia-class
               submarine program.
    Sec. 1029. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract
               for the construction of an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
    Sec. 1030. Pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at
               shipyards.
    Sec. 1031. Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy architecture.
    Sec. 1032. Competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned
               underwater vehicles.
    Sec. 1033. Requirement for mature ship design.

                          Subtitle D--Counterterrorism

    Sec. 1041. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
               release of individuals detained at United States Naval
               Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
    Sec. 1042. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
               modify facilities in the United States to house detainees
               transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
               Cuba.
    Sec. 1043. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
               release of individuals detained at United States Naval
               Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.
    Sec. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
               relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
               Bay, Cuba.

              Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    Sec. 1051. Authority to contribute to innovation fund.
    Sec. 1052. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for
               certain Navy mess operations.
    Sec. 1053. Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities.
    Sec. 1054. Establishment of major mishap incident designation
               classification for Department of Defense incidents.
    Sec. 1055. Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance and the
               Wuhan Institute of Virology.
    Sec. 1056. Prohibition on Department of Defense transportation of
               currency to Taliban or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1057. Prohibition on use of funds for the Badr Organization and
               related organizations.
    Sec. 1058. Limitation on use of funds pending provision of briefing on
               reliance of People's Liberation Army on imported fossil fuels
               for energy.
    Sec. 1059. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
               with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of
               China.

                         Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

    Sec. 1061. Chief of Navy Reserve annual report.
    Sec. 1062. Modification and extension of requirement for combatant
               command risk assessment for airborne intelligence,
               surveillance, and reconnaissance.
    Sec. 1063. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
               at the Southwest border.
    Sec. 1064. Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in
               connection with United States military operations.
    Sec. 1065. Review of irregular warfare authorities.
    Sec. 1066. Reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous
               weapon systems.
    Sec. 1067. Congressional notice regarding execute orders issued at the
               direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense.
    Sec. 1068. Mobility capability requirements study.
    Sec. 1069. Biodefense posture reviews.
    Sec. 1070. Briefings on attempts by aliens and foreign actors to access
               military installations without authorization.
    Sec. 1071. Report on resourcing of Arctic Strategy.
    Sec. 1072. Analyses and reports on air superiority of the Joint Force.
    Sec. 1073. Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems.
    Sec. 1074. Report on operational plans of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1075. Quarterly reports on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery
               on hold until caisson services resume.
    Sec. 1076. Plan for enhancement of special operations riverine
               capability.
    Sec. 1077. Annual reports on the Postsecondary Education Complaint
               System.
    Sec. 1078. Study and report on Department of Defense use of unmanned
               ground vehicle systems manufactured by certain foreign
               entities.

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                            Subtitle G--Other Matters

    Sec. 1081. Introduction of entities in transactions critical to national
               security.
    Sec. 1082. Installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of
               reliance on Russian energy.
    Sec. 1083. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
               Navy.
    Sec. 1084. Modification of National Security Commission on Emerging
               Biotechnology.
    Sec. 1085. Modification of defense sensitive support notification
               requirement.
    Sec. 1086. Plan for additional skill identifiers for Army Mountain
               Warfare School.
    Sec. 1087. Establishment of Department of Defense working group on
               multilateral artificial intelligence coordination.
    Sec. 1088. Resumption of caisson services at funeral services at
               Arlington National Cemetery.
    Sec. 1089. Liaison with Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force.
    Sec. 1090. Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions.
    Sec. 1091. Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented
               information facilities supporting DX-rated programs.
    Sec. 1092. Establishment of national security capital forum.
    Sec. 1093. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
               relating to the food program of the Department of Defense.
    Sec. 1094. Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air
               shows.

                          Subtitle A--Financial Matters

    SEC. 1001. GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.

        (a) Authority To Transfer Authorizations.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Authority.--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 2025 between any such
            authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions
            thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be
            merged with and be available for the same purposes as the
            authorization to which transferred.
                (2) Limitation.--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
            $6,000,000,000.
                (3) Exception for transfers between military personnel
            authorizations.--A transfer of funds between military personnel
            authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the
            dollar limitation in paragraph (2).

        (b) Limitations.--The authority provided by subsection (a) to
    transfer authorizations--
                (1) may only be used to provide authority for items that
            have a higher priority than the items from which authority is
            transferred; and
                (2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that
            has been denied authorization by Congress.

        (c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from one
    account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed
    to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is
    transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.
        (d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly notify
    Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).

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    SEC. 1002. REPEAL OF AUDIT INCENTIVE ELEMENT IN REPORT REQUIREMENT
                              OF FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT
                              REMEDIATION PLAN.

        Section 240b(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking clause (ix).
    SEC. 1003. AUTHORITY TO USE DEFENSE MODERNIZATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
                              FOR TIME-SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT
                              MODERNIZATION.

        (a) In General.--Section 3136(d) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
                ``(5) For procuring and integrating available commercial
            technologies and services to satisfy a joint urgent operational
            need, joint emergent operational need, or a validated service
            requirement.
                ``(6) For providing infrastructure to support Department
            goals of accelerating the fielding and adoption of new
            capabilities.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 3136 note.>>  Limitation.--Paragraphs (5) and (6)
    of subsection (d) of section 3136 of title 10, United States Code, as
    added by subsection (a), shall apply only with respect to funds made
    available, and transferred to the Defense Modernization Account, on or
    after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 1004. EXTENSION OF AUDIT REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE COMPONENTS.

        Section 1004(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-81; 10 U.S.C. 240d note) is amended by
    striking ``During fiscal year 2024, and during each of the nine fiscal
    years thereafter,'' and inserting ``During each of fiscal years 2024
    through 2034,''.
    SEC. 1005. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 111 note.>>  REVISION OF
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL
                              MANAGEMENT REGULATION.

        (a) Not later than September 30, 2026, the Under Secretary of
    Defense (Comptroller) shall revise the Department of Defense Financial
    Management Regulation 7000.14-R. The Under Secretary shall ensure that
    the revised regulation--
                (1) is consistent and clear throughout;
                (2) <<NOTE: Update. Guidance.>>  includes updated guidance
            with respect to legislative and regulatory requirements; and
                (3) does not include any outdated guidance or guidance
            subject to change annually in an annual appropriations Act.

        (b) Considerations.--In revising the regulation under subsection
    (a), the Under Secretary shall--
                (1) prioritize clarity and accessibility in the language and
            direction provided, including improvements to the coordination
            and approval process for recommended changes;
                (2) review and adopt modern financial practices that better
            align to current development and production cycles;
                (3) consider information technology solutions to improve the
            accessibility and usability of the Financial Management
            Regulation; and
                (4) in consultation with the Cross-Functional Team
            established under section 1006 consider the recommendations of
            the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
            Execution Reform.

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        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every 180 days
    thereafter during the three-year period following such date of
    enactment, the Under Secretary shall provide to the congressional
    defense committees a briefing on the efforts to revise the Financial
    Management Regulation. Each such briefing shall include each of the
    following:
                (1) The progress made in revising the Financial Management
            Regulation.
                (2) <<NOTE: Plan. Timeline.>>  The plan and timeline for
            completing revisions to the Financial Management Regulation.
                (3) Any barriers to the ability of the Department of Defense
            to revising the Financial Management Regulation as required
            under this section.
                (4) Any legislation required to complete revisions of the
            Financial Management Regulation.
                (5) Any other information determined relevant by the
            Secretary.
    SEC. 1006. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL
                              TEAM TO OVERSEE IMPLEMENTATION OF
                              RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMISSION ON
                              PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND
                              EXECUTION REFORM.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, using the authority provided under section 911(c)
    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public
    Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), the Secretary of Defense shall
    establish and appropriately resource a cross-functional team to plan and
    oversee, in coordination with the congressional defense committees, the
    implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Planning,
    Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform established by section 1004
    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
    Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1884).
        (b) Reporting.--The head of the cross-functional team required by
    subsection (a) shall be the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and
    such team shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
        (c) Personnel.--
                (1) In general.--The cross-functional team required by
            subsection (a) shall include dedicated, appropriate personnel
            with relevant expertise.
                (2) Director.--There shall be a Director of the cross-
            functional team who shall be responsible for leading the daily
            activities of the cross-functional team. The Under Secretary of
            Defense (Comptroller) shall select either a member of the Senior
            Executive Service or a senior military officer to serve as the
            Director.
                (3) Hiring authorities.--In establishing the cross-
            functional team, the Secretary may--
                        (A) hire personnel on a temporary or term basis to
                    support the activities of the cross-functional team; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  enter into contracts or
                    other agreements with subject-matter experts with
                    relevant expertise to support the cross-functional team.
                (4) Compensation.--Basic pay for personnel on the cross-
            functional team may be administratively determined and set

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            in accordance with section 3161(d) of title 5, United States
            Code.
                (5) Inapplicability of certain limitation.--An individual
            hired or selected for service under this subsection who is not
            assigned to perform functions in, or employed by, the Office of
            the Secretary of Defense (including performance of direct
            support activities of that Office and the Washington
            Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense) as of the
            date of the enactment of this Act is not subject to the
            limitations under section 143 of title 10, United States Code.

        (d) Consultations With Congress.--Not later than 60 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
    (Comptroller) shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Briefing.>>  provide to the congressional
            defense committees a briefing on the proposed leadership,
            composition, and charter of the cross-functional team required
            by subsection (a); and
                (2) seek feedback from the congressional defense committees
            on the recommendations of the Commission on Planning,
            Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform.

        (e) <<NOTE: Termination date. Time period.>>  Reports.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180
    days thereafter until the date that is three years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
    efforts of the Department of Defense to implement the recommendations of
    the Commission.

        (f) Termination.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), this
            section and the cross-functional team required by subsection (a)
            shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
                (2) Early disestablishment of team.--The Secretary may, on
            or after December 31, 2027, and before the termination date
            specified in paragraph (1), disestablish the cross-functional
            team required by subsection (a) if--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  the Under Secretary of
                    Defense (Comptroller) determines that the cross-
                    functional team is no longer required for the
                    implementation of the recommendations of the Commission
                    on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
                    Reform; and
                        (B) the Secretary--
                              (i) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  notifies the
                          congressional defense committees not later than 30
                          days before disestablishing the cross-functional
                          team; and
                              (ii) includes in the notification the
                          justification of the Secretary for the
                          disestablishment of the cross-functional team.
    SEC. 1007. <<NOTE: 10 USC 240a note.>>  USE OF TECHNOLOGY USING
                              ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO FACILITATE
                              AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR
                              2025.

        (a) Use of AI Technology for Audits.--The Secretary of Defense, the
    Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of
    the Air Force shall encourage, to the greatest extent practicable, the
    use of technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning
    for the purpose of facilitating audits of the financial statements of
    the Department of Defense.

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        (b) Implementation of AI Technology for Audits.--The Director of the
    Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office of the Department, in
    coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering and the Inspector General of the Department, shall oversee
    the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning
    technologies in support of financial management and enterprise business
    operations.

                       Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

    SEC. 1011. <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance. 10 USC 124 note.>>  SUPPORT
                              FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AFFECTING
                              FLOW OF DRUGS INTO UNITED STATES.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary shall prescribe Department-wide guidance that establishes
    support for counterdrug activities and programs affecting the flow of
    drugs into the United States as the principal foreign counterdrug
    program priority of the Department.
    SEC. 1012. <<NOTE: 10 USC 124 note.>> AUTHORITY FOR DETECTION AND
                              MONITORING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS REGARDLESS
                              OF DESTINATION.

        In conducting detection and monitoring of illegal drugs under
    section 124 of title 10, United States Code, the Joint Interagency Task
    Force South may conduct detection and monitoring of vessels or aircraft
    transiting illegal drugs in the air and maritime domains within the
    established joint operating area of such task force regardless of the
    destination of the illegal drugs.
    SEC. 1013. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  REVIEW, ASSESSMENT, AND ANALYSIS
                              OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND STRATEGY OF
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COUNTER-NARCOTICS
                              AND COUNTER-TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED
                              CRIME ACTIVITIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Agreement.--Not later than 90 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 review, assessment,
    and analysis of the governance structure and strategy of the counter-
    narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime activities of the
    Department of Defense.

        (b) Report.--
                (1) In general.--The agreement described in subsection (a)
            shall provide that not later than one year after the date on
            which the Secretary of Defense and the federally funded research
            and development center enter into the agreement, the center
            shall provide to the Secretary a report on the findings of the
            review, assessment, and analysis.
                (2) Submittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
            receiving the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary
            of Defense shall submit the report to the congressional defense
            committees and the congressional research agencies.
                (3) Elements.--The report described in paragraph (1) shall
            include the following elements:
                        (A) An assessment of the authorities of the
                    Department of Defense for counter-narcotics and counter-
                    transnational organized crime activities.
                        (B) A description of the context for Department of
                    Defense authorities for counter-narcotics and counter-
                    transnational organized crime activities, including a
                    review

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                    of all Federal authorities, by Department and agency,
                    for counter-narcotics and counter-transnational
                    organized crime activities and how those authorities
                    align with the authorities of the Department of Defense.
                        (C) A gap analysis of the authorities described in
                    subparagraphs (A) and (B).
                        (D) A description of the funding for the counter-
                    narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime
                    activities of the Department of Defense.
                        (E) A description of the strategic objectives and
                    strategies for the counter-narcotics and counter-
                    transnational organized crime activities of the
                    Department of Defense.
                        (F) An assessment of whether the current strategy of
                    the Department of Defense includes--
                              (i) command arrangement agreements to address
                          existing and emerging narcotic substances of
                          concern, including detection and monitoring of
                          fentanyl, illicit fentanyl precursors, and
                          fentanyl analogues;
                              (ii) descriptions of the responsibilities of
                          each combatant command in its operating area;
                              (iii) <<NOTE: Plan.>>  a plan for improved
                          coordination between geographic combatant commands
                          to ensure clear understanding of roles and
                          responsibilities in overlapping areas of
                          responsibility;
                              (iv) <<NOTE: Plan.>>  a plan to continue and
                          improve coordination with foreign partners
                          regarding intelligence sharing and interdiction
                          activities;
                              (v) standardized operating procedures for
                          command and control of counter-narcotics within
                          the Department;
                              (vi) measurable outcomes to assess progress
                          for each of the counter-narcotics strategic
                          objectives of the Department;
                              (vii) a description of any capability upgrades
                          that would better enable the support of the
                          interdiction of narcotics, including fentanyl,
                          illicit fentanyl precursors, and fentanyl
                          analogues, throughout the Department; and
                              (viii) a description of interaction between
                          the Department of Defense and the Department of
                          State to coordinate counter-narcotics efforts with
                          foreign governments.
                        (G) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations
                    for improving the governance structure of the counter-
                    narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime
                    activities of the Department of Defense, including with
                    respect to designating a lead component or agency within
                    the Department of Defense.
                (4) Form.--The report described in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) shall be submitted under paragraph (2) in
                    unclassified form, but may include a classified annex;
                    and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Public information.>>  may be made
                    available to the public.

        (c) Congressional Research Agencies Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``congressional research agencies'' means the following:
                (1) The Congressional Research Service.
                (2) The Congressional Budget Office.
                (3) The Government Accountability Office.

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                     Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

    SEC. 1021. BRIEFING REQUIRED IN THE EVENT OF A PROPOSED REDUCTION
                              IN BATTLE FORCE SHIPS AS PART OF THE
                              ANNUAL NAVAL VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PLAN
                              AND CERTIFICATION.

        Section 231 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(g) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Reduction in Battle Force Ships.--If the
    plan and certification under subsection (a) for a fiscal year include a
    proposed reduction in the number of battle force ships proposed to be
    procured during that fiscal year or during the any of the subsequent
    nine fiscal years, as compared to the number of such ships proposed in
    the plan and certification for the preceding fiscal year for that fiscal
    year and the subsequent nine fiscal years, the Secretary of Defense
    shall provide to the congressional defense committees, by not later than
    15 days after the date of the submission of the plan and certification
    under subsection (a), a briefing that includes each of the following:
                ``(1) An identification of each specific ship for which
            funds are not requested in the budget for that fiscal year and
            an identification of any funds that were allocated to each such
            ship, for any prior fiscal year including funds for--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  research, development,
                    test, and evaluation;
                        ``(B) advance procurement;
                        ``(C) advanced construction; and
                        ``(D) economic order quantity.
                ``(2) If a shipyard is identified in relation to a ship
            identified under paragraph (1), the projected change in workload
            at the shipyard as a result of the reduction of the ship.
                ``(3) The projected change in the estimated value of any
            major subcontracted components or sequence critical material as
            a result of the reduction of the ship.''.
    SEC. 1022. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE USED VESSELS
                              UNDER THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.

        Section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (f)(3)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection
                    (c)(1)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(D)''; and
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``nine'' and
                    inserting ``10''; and
                (2) in subsection (i), by striking ``subsection (c)(1)(E)''
            and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(D)''.
    SEC. 1023. MODIFICATIONS TO SHIP REPAIR AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Definition of Short-term Work for Purposes of Navy Construction
    of Combatant and Escort Vessels and Assignment of Vessel Projects.--
    Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``10 months'' and inserting ``12 months''.
        (b) Study on Price Differentials Used in Navy Ship Repair
    Solicitations.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  In general.--Subject to the
            availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Navy shall
            seek to enter into an

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            agreement with a federally funded research and development
            center to conduct a study to assess whether relevant price
            differentials used by the Navy in ship repair solicitations
            accurately reflect the true market value of the activity
            undertaken to complete the repair work involved in the absence
            of any such differential.
                (2) Elements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall address
            all relevant price differentials used by the Navy in ship repair
            solicitations, including--
                        (A) the use of Government-owned and operated dry
                    docks;
                        (B) the use of inter-port differentials; and
                        (C) the use of pier differentials.
                (3) Reports.--
                        (A) Ffrdc report.--The federally funded research and
                    development center that conducts the study under
                    paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of the Navy
                    a report on the results of the study.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Records. Statement.>>  Submittal to
                    congress.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the
                    Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
                    defense committees an unaltered copy of the report
                    received by the Secretary under subparagraph (A)
                    together with a separate statement of the views of the
                    Secretary on the results of the study conducted under
                    paragraph (1).

        (c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  Report on Navy Policy for Soliciting
    Coastwide Bids for Certain Repair Availabilities.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than March 30, 2025, the
            Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report on the policy of the Navy for soliciting
            coastwide bids for repair availabilities longer than 10 months.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  Elements.--The report under
            paragraph (1) shall include an explanation and assessment of
            each of the following:
                        (A) The intent of the policy described in paragraph
                    (1).
                        (B) The data the Navy uses to assess the efficacy of
                    such policy.
                        (C) How the Navy estimates the cost of moving
                    vessels out of their home port to complete the
                    availability and the actual cost of moving vessels out
                    of their home port to complete the availability.
                        (D) How the Navy estimates the financial, labor
                    force, member of the Armed Forces and family well-being,
                    berthing, and related costs associated with moving a
                    vessel out of its home port to complete a repair
                    availability longer than 10 months.
    SEC. 1024. IMPROVING NAVY ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF
                              CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST SHIP OF A
                              SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM.

        Section 8669c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``15 days'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``commencement''
                    and inserting ``the start''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (3)--

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                              (i) by inserting ``at least 95 percent of
                          all'' before ``the basic''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``of the vessel is complete''
                          and inserting ``drawing packages for the ship have
                          reached final approval'';
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``, at a minimum, an assessment of''; and
                        (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (6) and
                    inserting the following new paragraphs:
                ``(1) An identification of the degree to which detail design
            and production design drawings and related documents have been
            completed in accordance with the shipbuilding contract.
                ``(2) An assessment of the readiness of the shipyard
            facilities and workforce to begin construction.
                ``(3) The Navy's estimated delivery date and a description
            of any risks that could affect such delivery date.
                ``(4) An assessment of the extent to which adequate
            processes and metrics are in place to measure and manage program
            risks.
                ``(5) With respect to the first ship, a description of the
            plans of the Navy to oversee and document the construction of
            the ship to ensure that the detail design supports the
            construction schedule for the ship.
                ``(6) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  A definition of the term `start
            of construction' that--
                        ``(A) is applicable to the first ship; and
                        ``(B) does not mean a point in time--
                              ``(i) after the completion of 5 percent of
                          lightship displacement; or
                              ``(ii) after the advance procurement or
                          advance construction of the ship.
                ``(7) <<NOTE: Certification.>>  An identification of any
            fabrication of the hull and superstructure of the ship that will
            occur before the date on which the Secretary submits the
            certifications required under paragraphs (2) and (3) of
            subsection (a).
                ``(8) An identification of the extent of to which vendor-
            and government-furnished information supports the overall
            maturity and stability of the ship's design, including
            information regarding--
                        ``(A) whether vendor selection is complete for major
                    distributive systems and key equipment supporting
                    operational requirements;
                        ``(B) whether specifications are finalized for major
                    distributive systems and key equipment; and
                        ``(C) the status of factory acceptance testing, as
                    applicable, to validate finalized specifications for
                    major distributive systems and key equipment through
                    manufacturing.''; and
                (3) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
                          by inserting ``, and when used with respect to
                          manned surface and undersea combatants, means
                          design through the completion of three-dimensional
                          computer aided modeling'' after ``computer aided
                          models'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                          ``fixes'' and inserting ``supports''; and

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                              (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
                          ``routes major portions of all distributive
                          systems of the vessel'' and inserting ``positions
                          and routes all major distributive systems of the
                          ship''; and
                        (B) by striking paragraph (5).
    SEC. 1025. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH SHIPYARDS CONTROLLED BY
                              A FOREIGN ADVERSARY COUNTRY.

        Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    8661.>>  is amended by inserting after section 8679 the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 8679a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8679a.>>  Contracting with shipyards
                        controlled by a foreign adversary country:
                        prohibition

        ``The <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Secretary of Defense may not enter
    into any contract or other agreement with a shipyard determined by the
    Secretary of Defense to be under the ownership, control, or influence of
    a foreign adversary country (as defined in section 4872(d)(2) of title
    10, United States Code).''.
    SEC. 1026. EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION OF OVERHAUL, REPAIR, OR
                              MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN VESSELS IN
                              SHIPYARDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR
                              GUAM.

        Section 8680(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
            (i) and (ii), respectively;
                (2) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``Notwithstanding'';
                (3) by inserting ``and subject to subparagraph (B)'' after
            ``paragraph (1)'';
                (4) in clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking ``or'' at
            the end;
                (5) in clause (ii), as so redesignated, by striking the
            period and inserting ``; or'';
                (6) by inserting after clause (ii), the following new
            clause:
                        ``(iii) corrective and preventive maintenance of a
                    deployed naval vessel planned to last not more than 21
                    days.''; and
                (7) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new
            subparagraph:

        ``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  During any fiscal year, the cumulative
    work carried out under this paragraph for ships at any particular
    homeport may not exceed two percent of the average annual total workload
    of that homeport over the preceding three-year period, as measured in
    shipyard labor hours.''.
    SEC. 1027. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  STRATEGY ON DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL
                              REARM AT SEA CAPABILITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Plans.>>  Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Navy shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for delivering
    a rearm at sea capability to the surface fleet of the United States
    Navy. Such strategy shall include each of the following:
                (1) A plan to develop, by not later than three years after
            the date of the enactment of this Act, the capability to employ
            rearming equipment to load missile canisters into MK 41 vertical
            launch system cells on Navy destroyers while operating at sea,
            including an identification of the current and planned
            investments of the Navy in technology development to achieve

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            such capability, including the anticipated cost and schedule for
            such investments.
                (2) A plan for the key milestone events and associated dates
            in the development of such capability.
                (3) A plan to coordinate with allies of the United States
            that use variants of the United States manufactured MK 41
            vertical launch system to jointly procure rearm at sea
            capabilities.
                (4) An identification of any courses of action the Secretary
            is considering other than the plans referred to in paragraphs
            (1) through (2) to address the gap between the rearm at sea
            capabilities of the United States and the capabilities of other
            countries, including the use of uncrewed technologies.
                (5) Such other matters as the Secretary determines
            appropriate.

        (b) Briefing.-- Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees a written briefing on the development
    of the strategy required under (a).
    SEC. 1028. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA-
                              CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.

        (a) Authority to Use Incremental Funding to Enter Into a Contract
    for the Construction of a Virginia-class Submarine.--
                (1) In general.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by
            this Act or otherwise made available for the Navy for
            Shipbuilding and Conversion for fiscal year 2025 may be used by
            the Secretary of the Navy to enter into an incrementally funded
            contract for the construction of a Virginia-class submarine.
                (2) Availability of funds.--A contract entered into under
            paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United
            States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the
            availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total
            liability to the Government for the termination of the contract
            shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at
            time of termination.
                (3) Condition for out-year contract payments.--A contract
            entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any
            obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
            contract for any fiscal year is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year.
                (4) Limitation on termination liability.--A contract for the
            construction of Virginia class submarines entered into under
            paragraph (1) shall provide that the total liability to the
            Federal government for the termination of the contract shall be
            limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract
            as of the date of the termination.

        (b) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Authority to Use Incremental Funding for
    Limited Efforts Related to Virginia-class Submarine Program.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to the limitation under paragraph
            (2), the Secretary of the Navy may modify existing contracts to
            provide for incremental funding of Virginia-class submarines
            authorized to be procured under section 122 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-
            239; 126 Stat. 1655), section 124 of the National Defense

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            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131
            Stat. 1311) (as amended by section 129 of the John S. McCain
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
            Law 115-232; 132 Stat 1665)), section 123 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
            31; 137 Stat 169), or otherwise appropriated in fiscal year
            2024.
                (2) Limitation.--The authority under paragraph (1) may only
            be used to provide for an increase in wages for the shipbuilder
            workforce or an increase in non-executive level salaries.
                (3) Condition for out-year contract payment.--A contract
            entered into under section 122 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126
            Stat. 1655) or section 124 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1311) (as
            amended by section 129 of the John S. McCain National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
            Stat 1665)) or modified under paragraph (1) shall provide that
            any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
            contract for any fiscal year is subject to the availability of
            appropriations for that purpose for such subsequent fiscal year.
                (4) Limitation on termination liability.--A contract for the
            construction of Virginia class submarines entered into under
            section 122 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1655) or section 124 of
            the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
            (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1311) (as amended by section 129
            of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat 1665)) or
            modified under paragraph (1) shall provide that the total
            liability to the Federal government for the termination of the
            contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding
            obligated to the contract as of the date of the termination.
    SEC. 1029. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A
                              CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
                              ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYER.

        (a) In General.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act
    or otherwise made available for the Navy for Shipbuilding and Conversion
    for fiscal year 2025 may be used by the Secretary of the Navy to enter
    into an incrementally funded contract for the construction of an Arleigh
    Burke class destroyer.
        (b) Availability of Funds.--A contract entered into under subsection
    (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a
    payment under the contract is subject to the availability of
    appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the
    Government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the
    total amount of funding obligated at time of termination.
    SEC. 1030. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8013 note.>>  PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF
                              AUTOMATED INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES AT
                              SHIPYARDS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Beginning not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
    Navy shall carry out a pilot program on the use of automated inspection
    technologies at shipyards.

        (b) Selection of Location.--The Secretary shall select one shipyard
    at which to carry out the pilot program required under

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    subsection (a) and shall take such steps as may be necessary to minimize
    the disruption to the operations of the shipyard during the conduct of
    the pilot program.
        (c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program required under
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Criteria.>>  select at least one surface ship as
            a test platform to collect a comprehensive set of inspection
            criteria used for defining maintenance requirements;
                (2) define requirements for the upgrade or overhaul of the
            information technology infrastructure at the shipyard to ensure
            compatibility with new technologies implemented under the pilot
            program;
                (3) provide for the training of personnel on the operation
            and maintenance of the automated inspection technologies
            selected for use during the pilot program;
                (4) designate an individual who shall be responsible for
            implementing and overseeing each phase of the pilot program; and
                (5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Strategic plan.>>  recommend
            a strategic sequencing plan of the pilot program to ensure the
            execution of necessary information technology upgrades prior to
            the deployment of robotic systems.

        (d) Report and Briefings.--
                (1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
            of the pilot program under subsection (e), the Secretary shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            results of the pilot program.
                (2) Briefings.--Upon completion of the sequencing plan
            required under subsection (c)(5), the Secretary shall provide to
            the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan.

        (e) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
    this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the
    date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 1031. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8661 note.>>  REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
                              UNMANNED MARITIME AUTONOMY ARCHITECTURE.

        Not <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Standards.>>  provide a forum and resources to
            facilitate industry participation in the creation and management
            of a vendor-agnostic and platform-agnostic modular open systems
            architecture and associated standards for maritime unmanned
            systems;
                (2) adopt or join a governance model for the standards
            described in paragraph (1) that includes Government and industry
            participation;
                (3) <<NOTE: Process.>>  implement a frequent or continuous
            process for incorporating industry feedback into the standards
            described in paragraph (1) and conforming those standards with
            leading industry practices;
                (4) for each relevant Navy program or contract, tailor the
            standards described in paragraph (1) to the minimum standards
            necessary to enable desired operational capabilities for the
            program or contract; and
                (5) <<NOTE: Public information.>>  label and distribute the
            standards described in paragraph (1) as open, publicly
            releasable information, to the greatest extent possible.

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    SEC. 1032. COMPETITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF LARGE AND EXTRA LARGE
                              UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Competitive Demonstration Required.--Not
    later than June 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with
    the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and in
    consultation with the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, shall
    carry out a competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned
    underwater vehicle capabilities, including non-developmental items from
    commercial or foreign partner sources that leverage commercial solutions
    openings.

        (b) Criteria.--In developing and evaluating the competitive
    demonstration required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy
    shall consider the following:
                (1) The ability of large and extra large unmanned underwater
            vehicles to integrate with mission autonomy planning capability
            and joint command and control systems.
                (2) The ability of such vehicles to execute high-value
            missions in a contested environment.
                (3) Vehicle performance with respect to navigation,
            endurance, and concepts of employment.
                (4) The technical maturity, reliability, and maintainability
            of such vehicles.
                (5) Feedback from military users, especially with respect to
            user interface, mission functionality, ease of use and
            deployment, and command and control.
                (6) Initial assessments of the total cost to procure,
            operate, and sustain a persistent large and extra large unmanned
            underwater vehicle presence in support of the operational
            requirements of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.

        (c) Use of Funds.--The Secretary of the Navy may obligate and expend
    amounts made available for the Navy in fiscal year 2025 for research,
    development, test, and evaluation, and operation and maintenance to
    carry out the competitive demonstration required by subsection (a).
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  Assessments Required.--
                (1) Secretary of the navy.--
                        (A) In general.--Not later than September 1, 2025,
                    the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
                    congressional defense committees the unaltered
                    assessment of the Secretary of the competitive
                    demonstration required by subsection (a).
                        (B) <<NOTE: Update. Recommenda- tions.>>
                    Elements.--The assessment required by subparagraph (A)
                    may include recommendations for updating the funding and
                    acquisition plans for the large and extra large unmanned
                    underwater vehicle program.
                (2) Commander of united states indo-pacific command.--Not
            later than September 1, 2025, the Commander of the United States
            Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees the unaltered assessment of the Commander of the
            continued validity of the large and extra large unmanned
            underwater vehicle requirements and any proposed new
            requirements.

        (e) Large and Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Defined.--In
    this section, the term ``large and extra large unmanned underwater
    vehicles'' means systems that--
                (1) are capable of--

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                        (A) operating while completely submerged in the sea;
                    and
                        (B) supporting one or more missions with a modular
                    payload integration; and
                (2) have a range of at least 1,000 nautical miles.
    SEC. 1033. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8661 note.>>  REQUIREMENT FOR MATURE
                              SHIP DESIGN.

        The Secretary of the Navy shall take such actions as are necessary
    for the Navy to adopt recommendations 1, 3, 4, and 6 in the report of
    the Government Accountability Office titled, ``Navy Shipbuilding:
    Increased Use of Leading Design Practices Could Improve Timeliness of
    Deliveries'', and dated May 2, 2024 (GAO-24-105503).

                          Subtitle D--Counterterrorism

    SEC. 1041. 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.

        Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953), as most
    recently amended by section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 386), is further
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2025''.
    SEC. 1042. 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.

        Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as most
    recently amended by section 1032 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 387), is further
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2025''.
    SEC. 1043. 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.

        Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as most
    recently amended by section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 387), is further
    amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2025''.
    SEC. 1044. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
                              RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES
                              NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.

        Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551), as most recently amended
    by section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137

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    Stat. 387), is further amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting
    ``2025''.

              Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

    SEC. 1051. AUTHORITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO INNOVATION FUND.

        Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2350a.>>  United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 2350s. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2350s.>>  Authority to contribute to
                        innovation fund

        ``(a) Authority to Contribute to NATO Innovation Fund.--Within
    amounts authorized by law for such purpose during the five-year period
    following the date of the enactment of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the Secretary of Defense may
    contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund a total amount of no more than
    $200,000,000.
        ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `NATO' means the North Atlantic Treaty
            Organization.
                ``(2) The term `NATO Innovation Fund' means the multi-
            sovereign, investment venture capital fund of NATO that provides
            secure investment in dual-use, high-impact technology.''.
    SEC. 1052. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
                              FOR CERTAIN NAVY MESS OPERATIONS.

        Section 1014 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act
    for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4585), as most
    recently amended by section 1028 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3388), is
    further amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``September 30, 2025''
            and inserting ``September 30, 2030''; and
                (2) by striking subsection (c).
    SEC. 1053. <<NOTE: 10 USC 111 note.>>  ASSESSMENTS OF CASUALTIES
                              AND FATALITIES DURING HOSTILITIES.

        In making assessments of casualties and fatalities during
    hostilities, the Department of Defense may not cite as authoritative in
    public communications, fatality figures that are derived by United
    States-designated terrorist organizations, governmental entities
    controlled by United States-designated terrorist organizations, or any
    sources that rely on figures provided by United States-designated
    terrorist organizations.
    SEC. 1054. <<NOTE: 10 USC 185 note.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF MAJOR
                              MISHAP INCIDENT DESIGNATION
                              CLASSIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                              INCIDENTS.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a new
    mishap designation classification for the most serious incidents, to be
    known as ``major mishap incidents'', to describe any incident that--
                (1) results in not less than $500,000,000 in damage or loss;
            and
                (2) is of such complexity or sensitivity, or would have such
            an effect on the national security of the United States,

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            as to warrant designation by the Secretary of Defense as a major
            mishap incident pursuant to regulations prescribed by the
            Secretary and that include the consideration of--
                        (A) the number of members of the Armed Forces who
                    were killed due to the incident;
                        (B) the geographic dispersion of the incident;
                        (C) the grade of individuals involved;
                        (D) the number of Armed Forces and Government
                    entities involved;
                        (E) the effect of the incident on the local civilian
                    population;
                        (F) the effect of the incident on any foreign
                    government or foreign personnel;
                        (G) the anticipated complexity or difficulty of the
                    investigation of the incident;
                        (H) the effect of the incident on the capability of
                    any major operational command or component to continue
                    to function effectively; and
                        (I) such other matters as the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.

        (b) Investigations.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Appointment.>>  Grade of investigating
            officer.--The convening authority for any investigation of a
            major mishap incident shall appoint an investigating officer
            from among officers who hold a rank not lower than Major General
            in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps or Rear Admiral in the
            Navy to investigate all major mishap incidents--
                        (A) including any related administrative,
                    disciplinary, or legal investigations; and
                        (B) excluding any criminal investigations conducted
                    by a military criminal investigative organization.
                (2) Timeline for investigations.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall amend Department of Defense Instruction 6055.07 to set the
            goal that a full investigation of each major mishap incident be
            completed, to the extent practicable, not later than one year
            after the date on which the investigation is initiated.
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Briefing requirement.--In the
            case of any investigation of a major mishap incident that is not
            completed within the timeline provided under paragraph (2), the
            Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
            every 90 days until the date of the completion of the
            investigation. Each such briefing shall include--
                        (A) an explanation for why the investigation has not
                    been completed; and
                        (B) the projected date of the completion of the
                    investigation.

        (c) <<NOTE: Reports. Investigation.>>  Accountability Actions.--If
    an investigation into a major mishap incident includes a recommendation
    to hold an individual accountable, the separation authority or convening
    authority, as appropriate, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the
    status of the proceeding for the accountability action every 120 days
    beginning on the date of the completion of the investigation of the
    incident and ending on the date on which the proceeding is complete.

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        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 120
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services for the Senate
    and House of Representatives a briefing on--
                (1) the status of the implementation of the establishment of
            a major mishap incident designation, as required under
            subsection (a);
                (2) any updates to statutes or Department of Defense
            Instructions that are needed to implement this section; and
                (3) the projected timeline for the implementation of this
            section.

        (e) <<NOTE: Update. Guidance. Policies.>>  Deadline for
    Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall finalize the implementation
    of this section, including by updating any Department of Defense
    guidance and policy as necessary to carry out the requirements of this
    section.
    SEC. 1055. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE AND
                              THE WUHAN INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
    2025 may be made available, directly or indirectly, to--
                (1) EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.;
                (2) any subsidiary of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.;
                (3) any organization directly controlled by EcoHealth
            Alliance, Inc.;
                (4) any individual or organization that is a subgrantee or
            subcontractor of EcoHealth Alliance Inc; or
                (5) the Wuhan Institute of Virology for any purpose.
    SEC. 1056. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2241 note.>>  PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT
                              OF DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION OF CURRENCY TO
                              TALIBAN OR ISLAMIC EMIRATE OF
                              AFGHANISTAN.

        None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be obligated
    or expended to operate any aircraft of the Department of Defense to
    transport currency or other items of value to the Taliban, the Islamic
    Emirate of Afghanistan, or any subsidiary, agent, or instrumentality of
    either the Taliban or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
    SEC. 1057. <<NOTE: Determination. 10 USC 2241 note.>>  PROHIBITION
                              ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THE BADR
                              ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.

        None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year
    2025 may be made available, directly or indirectly, to the Badr
    Organization, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Kata'ib Hezbollah, or any organization
    that the Secretary of Defense determines to be an offshoot of any such
    organization.
    SEC. 1058. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING PROVISION OF
                              BRIEFING ON RELIANCE OF PEOPLE'S
                              LIBERATION ARMY ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS
                              FOR ENERGY.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
    year 2025 for operation and maintenance, defense-wide, and available for
    the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more
    than 85 percent may be obligated or expended

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    until the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense
    committees the briefing regarding the reliance of the People's
    Liberation Army on imported fossil fuels for energy, as directed by the
    joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
    118-31).
    SEC. 1059. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT
                              PROJECTS WITH TIES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF
                              THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act for the Department of Defense may be used to knowingly provide
    active and direct support to any film, television, or other
    entertainment project if the Secretary of Defense has demonstrable
    evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a
    demand from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the
    Chinese Communist Party, or an entity under the direction of the
    People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to censor the
    content of the project in a material manner to advance the national
    interest of the People's Republic of China.
        (b) <<NOTE: Certification.>>  Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may
    waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to
    the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
    Representatives a written certification that such a waiver is in the
    national interest of the United States.

                         Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

    SEC. 1061. CHIEF OF NAVY RESERVE ANNUAL REPORT.

        Section 8083 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Annual Report.--The Chief of Navy Reserve shall submit to the
    Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Navy, an annual
    report on the state of the Navy Reserve and the ability of the Navy
    Reserve to meet its missions. The report shall be prepared in
    conjunction with the Chief of Naval Operations and may be submitted in
    classified and unclassified versions.''.
    SEC. 1062. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COMBATANT
                              COMMAND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR AIRBORNE
                              INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND
                              RECONNAISSANCE.

        Section 1061 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 2782.>>
    is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by inserting ``, cancel,'' after ``retire''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``, cancellation,'' after
                    ``retirement''; and
                (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``the date that is five
            years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
            inserting ``December 31, 2032''.

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    SEC. 1063. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL
                              AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.

        Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791) is amended
    by striking ``through December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``through
    December 31, 2025''.
    SEC. 1064. EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN
                              CONNECTION WITH UNITED STATES MILITARY
                              OPERATIONS.

        Section 1057(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking
    ``the date that is seven years after the date of the enactment of this
    Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
    SEC. 1065. REVIEW OF IRREGULAR WARFARE AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review
    of authorities relevant to the conduct of irregular warfare activities
    by the Department of Defense and provide the results of such review to
    the congressional defense committees.
        (b) Elements.--At a minimum, the review required by subsection (a)
    shall include--
                (1) an accounting of all authorities available to the
            Secretary of Defense for the conduct of irregular warfare
            activities;
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  an assessment of the adequacy of
            policy guidance associated with the authorities identified under
            paragraph (1);
                (3) an explanation of the process for considering irregular
            warfare concepts of operation submitted by the combatant
            commands for approval;
                (4) a description of the process for coordinating and
            deconflicting Department of Defense irregular warfare activities
            with the heads of other relevant departments and agencies;
                (5) planned actions to address any policy or process
            deficiencies identified as part of the required review;
                (6) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  legislative or resourcing
            recommendations to more effectively enable Department of Defense
            irregular warfare activities; and
                (7) any other matter determined relevant by the Secretary.

        (c) Irregular Warfare Defined.--For the purpose of this section, the
    term ``irregular warfare'' means a form of warfare where states and non-
    state actors campaign to assure or coerce states or other groups through
    indirect, non-attributable, or asymmetric activities.
    SEC. 1066. REPORTS ON APPROVAL AND DEPLOYMENT OF LETHAL AUTONOMOUS
                              WEAPON SYSTEMS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than December 31, 2025, and annually
    thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection (d), the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a comprehensive report on the approval and deployment of
    lethal autonomous weapon systems by the United States.
        (b) <<NOTE: Lists.>>  Elements.--Each report under subsection (a)
    shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report, the
    following:
                (1) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
            systems that have been approved by senior defense officials for
            use by the United States military under Department of

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            Defense Directive 3000.09, or any successor document, and the
            dates of such approvals.
                (2) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
            systems that have received a waiver of the requirement for
            review by senior defense officials under such directive, or any
            successor document, and the dates such waivers were issued.
                (3) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
            systems that are undergoing review under such directive, or any
            successor document.
                (4) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
            systems not approved during review under such directive, or any
            successor document.

        (c) Period Covered by Reports.--
                (1) Initial report.--The period covered by the first report
            submitted under subsection (a) shall be all relevant time
            periods, as determined by the Secretary, preceding the date of
            the report.
                (2) Subsequent reports.--For each subsequent report
            submitted under subsection (a), the period covered by the report
            shall be the period that elapsed since the date of the
            immediately preceding report.

        (d) Termination.--The requirement to submit a report under this
    section shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
        (e) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in
    unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 1067. CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTE ORDERS ISSUED AT
                              THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR THE
                              SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Briefings Required.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide to
            the congressional defense committees semiannual briefings on
            execute orders issued at the direction of the President or the
            Secretary of Defense and related activities conducted by the
            Department of Defense until the termination date under paragraph
            (2).
                (2) Termination date.--The requirement to provide briefings
            under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is five
            years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (b) Briefing Elements.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Overview.>>  An overview of each extant execute
            order issued at the direction of the President or the Secretary
            of Defense.
                (2) <<NOTE: Update.>>  An update on activity within each
            combatant command that is conducted pursuant to an execute order
            issued at the direction of the President or the Secretary of
            Defense.
                (3) <<NOTE: Review.>>  A review of the legal issues,
            authorities, and governance mechanisms (including such legal
            issues, authorities, and governance mechanisms concerning the
            use of force) that are associated with each execute order
            described in paragraph (1) and the activities described in
            paragraph (2).
                (4) Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.

        (c) <<NOTE: Records. 10 USC 113 note.>>  Disclosure and Notice
    Requirements.--
                (1) Initial notice.--Not later than 30 days after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
            provide to the congressional defense committees a copy of each

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            extant execute order issued at the direction of the President or
            the Secretary of Defense.
                (2) Notice of issuance or revision.--Not later than 15 days
            after the issuance or revision of any execute order issued at
            the direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense, the
            Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
            committees a copy of the new or revised execute order.
                (3) Notice of terminations.--Not later than 15 days after
            the date on which any execute order that was issued at the
            direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense is
            terminated or rescinded, the Secretary of Defense shall notify
            the congressional defense committees in writing of the
            termination or rescission of the execute order.
    SEC. 1068. MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, 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 section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, for 2022.
        (b) <<NOTE: Assessments.>>  Elements of Study.--The study required
    under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:
                (1) An assessment of the ability of the programmed airlift
            aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, fuel tanker vessels,
            patient movement forces, and key mobility enablers to meet the
            integrated strategic and theater mobility requirements in
            expected strategic environments, as defined by the guidance in
            such national defense strategy.
                (2) 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--
                        (A) an assessment of risk-to-mission associated with
                    achieving strategic and operational objectives using the
                    programmed airlift aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift
                    ships, fuel tanker vessels, patient movement forces, and
                    key mobility enablers; and
                        (B) a description of the combinations of airlift
                    aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, fuel tanker
                    vessels, patient movement forces, and key mobility
                    enabler requirements and capabilities that provide low,
                    moderate, significant, and high levels of risk-to-
                    mission to fulfill such strategy; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  an evaluation of non-
                    mobilized mobility forces to sustain daily competition
                    activities and achieve necessary readiness to fulfill
                    the national defense strategy.
                (3) An identification of any mobility capability gaps,
            shortfalls, overlaps, or excesses, including--
                        (A) an assessment of associated risks with respect
                    to the ability to conduct operations; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  recommended
                    mitigation strategies where possible.
                (4) The articulation of all key assumptions and decisions
            made and excursions examined in conducting the study with
            respect to--

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                        (A) risk;
                        (B) programmed forces and infrastructure;
                        (C) the availability of commercial airlift and
                    commercial United States sealift and fuel tanker vessel
                    capabilities and resources, when applicable;
                        (D) aircraft usage rates, aircraft mission
                    availability rates, aircraft mission capability rates,
                    aircrew ratios, aircrew production, and aircrew
                    readiness rates;
                        (E) readiness, crewing, and activation rates for
                    sealift ships and fuel tanker vessels;
                        (F) prepositioning, forward stationing, seabasing,
                    engineering, and infrastructure;
                        (G) demand signals used to represent missions
                    described in the national defense strategy for 2022, in
                    competition and wartime;
                        (H) concurrency and global integration of demand
                    signals;
                        (I) integrated global presence and basing strategy;
                        (J) host nation or third-country support;
                        (K) adversary actions to degrade and disrupt United
                    States mobility operations;
                        (L) adversary actions that threaten freedom of
                    navigation on international waterways, including attacks
                    on foreign ships and crews;
                        (M) aircraft being used for training or undergoing
                    depot maintenance or modernization or ships undergoing
                    depot maintenance;
                        (N) patient movement and mobility enabling forces
                    availability, readiness, and use;
                        (O) logistics concept of operations, including any
                    maneuver and sustainment 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;
                        (P) anticipated attrition rates for the assessed
                    force structure; and
                        (Q) such other matters as the Commander determines
                    appropriate.
                (5) Such other elements as the Commander determines
            appropriate.

        (c) Reports and Briefings.--
                (1) Interim briefing.--Not later than six months after the
            date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United
            States Transportation Command shall provide to the congressional
            defense committees an interim briefing on the study required
            under subsection (a).
                (2) Final report and briefing.--Not later than one year
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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--
                        (A) submit to the congressional defense committees a
                    final report on the study required under subsection (a);
                    and
                        (B) provide to such committees a briefing on the
                    report.

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                (3) Form of reports.--The report required under paragraph
            (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
            classified annex.

        (d) Definition of Sealift Ship.--In this section, the term ``sealift
    ship'' includes--
                (1) theater and strategic platforms; and
                (2) surge sealift vessels and non-governmental vessels
            incorporated as part of the maritime logistics enterprise.
    SEC. 1069. BIODEFENSE POSTURE REVIEWS.

        (a) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--Not later than
    December 31, 2026, and December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall
    conduct a comprehensive examination of the biodefense policies,
    practices, programs, and initiatives of the Department of Defense.
        (b) Elements.--Each review conducted under subsection (a) shall
    include each of the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Inventory. Assessment.>>  An inventory and
            assessment of all existing strategies, plans, policies, laws,
            and interagency agreements of the Department of Defense related
            to biodefense, including prevention, deterrence, preparedness,
            detection, response, attribution, recovery, and mitigation.
                (2) An identification of relevant biological threats,
            including biological warfare, bioterrorism, naturally occurring
            infectious diseases, and accidental exposures.
                (3) An identification of the current programs, efforts, or
            activities of the Department of Defense with respect to--
                        (A) preventing the acquisition, proliferation, and
                    use of a biological weapon;
                        (B) preventing an accidental or naturally occurring
                    biological outbreak; and
                        (C) mitigating the effects of a biological epidemic.
                (4) An identification of the roles and responsibilities of
            the elements of the Department of Defense, including internal
            and external coordination procedures, in identifying and sharing
            information related to, warning of, and regarding protection
            against, acts of terrorism using biological agents and weapons
            and accidental or naturally occurring biological outbreaks.
                (5) An identification of methods in use by the Department to
            address biological attacks with emerging artificial intelligence
            and cyber capabilities.
                (6) An identification of related or required capabilities
            and activities required to support the national biodefense
            strategy.
                (7) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations for
            strengthening and improving the current biodefense capabilities,
            authorities, and command structures of the Department.
                (8) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations for
            improving and formalizing interagency coordination and support
            mechanisms with respect to providing a robust national
            biodefense.
                (9) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines
            necessary.

        (c) Submittal to Congress.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the completion
            of a review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Briefing.>>  provide to the
                    congressional defense committees a briefing on the
                    review; and

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                        (B) <<NOTE: Records.>>  submit to the congressional
                    defense committees a copy of the review.
                (2) Form of review.--Each review submitted under paragraph
            (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
            classified annex.
    SEC. 1070. BRIEFINGS ON ATTEMPTS BY ALIENS AND FOREIGN ACTORS TO
                              ACCESS MILITARY INSTALLATIONS WITHOUT
                              AUTHORIZATION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Initial Briefing.--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 House of Representatives a briefing that includes, with respect to
    the five-year period preceding the date of the briefing, the following:
                (1) The number of instances in which an alien or a foreign
            actor--
                        (A) attempted to enter a military installation or
                    facility or real property of the Department of Defense
                    located in the United States without authorization by
                    proceeding, in the direction of the installation,
                    facility, or real property, past the first point of the
                    access control process, and other than as directed by
                    security personnel as part of a controlled turnaround;
                    or
                        (B) gained entry to such an installation, facility,
                    or real property.
                (2) For each instance identified under paragraph (1)--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>>  a summary of the entry or
                    attempted entry of the installation, facility, or real
                    property;
                        (B) an identification of the alien or foreign actor
                    who entered or attempted to enter the installation,
                    facility, or real property; and
                        (C) with respect to each individual identified under
                    subparagraph (B)--
                              (i) the immigration status of the individual
                          (if any);
                              (ii) the country of origin of the individual;
                              (iii) the method by which the individual
                          entered the United States and the date of entry;
                              (iv) the intent of the individual when
                          entering or attempting to enter the installation,
                          facility, or real property, including whether the
                          individual was armed;
                              (v) any criminal background of the individual;
                          and
                              (vi) such other information obtained during
                          the Department of Defense investigation that the
                          Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.

        (b) <<NOTE: Termination date. Time period.>>  Annual Briefings.--Not
    later than 180 days after the date of the briefing required under
    subsection (a), and annually thereafter until 2027, the Secretary of
    Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and House of Representatives a briefing that includes, with respect to
    the one-year period preceding the date of the briefing, the information
    referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).

        (c) Definition of Alien.--In this section, the term ``alien'' has
    the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and
    Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).
    SEC. 1071. REPORT ON RESOURCING OF ARCTIC STRATEGY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time periods. Data.>>  In General.--For each of fiscal
    years 2026 through 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense

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    committees and the congressional research agencies a report that
    includes cost data, for that fiscal year and the period covered by the
    future-years defense program under section 221 of title 10, United
    States Code, for the Arctic Strategy of the Department of Defense.

        (b) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  Elements.--Each report required by
    subsection (a) shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report,
    an assessment of the resourcing and military construction requirements
    to implement the Arctic Strategy from funds requested for--
                (1) the Department of the Navy;
                (2) the Department of the Army;
                (3) the United States Northern Command;
                (4) the United States Special Operations Command; and
                (5) such other components of the Department of Defense that
            the Secretary determines are appropriate;

        (c) Submission.--The Secretary shall submit the report required by
    subsection (a) to the congressional defense committees and the
    congressional research agencies--
                (1) for fiscal year 2026, not later than May 1, 2025; and
                (2) for fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, with the
            materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in
            support of the budget of the President for that fiscal year (as
            submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
            Code).

        (d) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
    in--
                (1) an unclassified form that may be made available to the
            public; and
                (2) an unclassified form that may include a classified
            annex.

        (e) Legislative Research Agency Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``legislative research agency'' includes the following:
                (1) The Congressional Research Service.
                (2) The Congressional Budget Office.
                (3) The Government Accountability Office.
    SEC. 1072. ANALYSES AND REPORTS ON AIR SUPERIORITY OF THE JOINT
                              FORCE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Analyses and Reports Required.--The
    Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    shall--
                (1) each separately conduct an analysis to determine how air
            superiority will be secured for the Joint Force in the 2030s and
            the 2040s; and
                (2) not later than October 15, 2025, each submit to the
            congressional defense committees a separate report containing
            the results of such analysis.

        (b) Report Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a)(2)
    shall include the following:
                (1) An analysis of the expected capabilities, limitations,
            operational dependencies, technical maturity, relevant
            timelines, susceptibility to countermeasures of adversaries, and
            costs of the following:
                        (A) FA-XX.
                        (B) The Penetrating Counter Air platform (PCA).
                        (C) The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
                        (D) Planned fighter modernization efforts.
                        (E) Space-based capabilities.
                        (F) Ground-based capabilities.

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                        (G) Any other capabilities the Secretary of Defense
                    considers relevant to air superiority.
                (2) <<NOTE: Summary. Determination.>>  A summary of
            tactical- and campaign-level modeling and analysis that
            determines the individual effectiveness and impacts of each of
            the capabilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of
            paragraph (1) on the ability of the Joint Force to secure air
            superiority in the 2030s and the 2040s.
                (3) <<NOTE: Evaluation. Assessment.>>  An evaluation of the
            effectiveness and risks of different potential force structures
            for achieving air superiority in the 2030s and the 2040s,
            including an assessment of the impacts of stand-in and stand-off
            force ratios on campaign success.
                (4) A description of the impact of the force structures
            evaluated under paragraph (3) on--
                        (A) deterrence; and
                        (B) annual sustainment and operations costs.
                (5) The number of fighter aircraft required by the
            Department of Defense to fulfill the national defense strategy
            and the number of such aircraft expected to be required in the
            2030s and the 2040s to meet the changing threat environment.
                (6) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  The programmed fighter force
            structure from 2030 through 2045, including a breakdown of the
            quantity and average age of each type of fighter aircraft in
            each military service.
                (7) The Secretary's and Chairman's estimate of fiscal and
            personnel resources required to meet air superiority
            requirements of the Joint Force.

        (c) Requirements for Modeling and Analysis.--Modeling and analysis
    conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be
    based on projections of--
                (1) the most-likely capabilities and force structure for
            friendly and adversary forces expected in the 2030s and the
            2040s; and
                (2) the most-challenging capabilities and force structure
            expected of such forces in such timeframe, which shall include
            consideration of fielding delays associated with friendly force
            capabilities beyond projected timelines, fielding of threat
            adversary capabilities sooner than projected timelines, and a
            highly contested electromagnetic spectrum.

        (d) Nondelegation.--The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff may not delegate responsibility for the analyses
    and reports under subsection (a) to any of the Armed Forces.
    SEC. 1073. EXERCISE FOR COUNTERING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.

        (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    and the Commander of the United States Northern Command, shall execute a
    large-scale exercise in the special use airspace of the Department of
    Defense to test the ability of the Department to respond to a variety of
    threats to installations of the Department from unmanned aerial systems.
        (b) Elements.--The exercise required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) The participation of not fewer than three commanders of
            installations of the Department.
                (2) A mix of high-end non-emitting threats and low-end
            commercially available unmanned aerial systems.

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                (3) Installations with a range of capabilities and equipment
            relating to countering unmanned aerial systems.
                (4) No-notice simulations.
                (5) Rules of engagement that reflect the strategy of the
            Department for executing existing authorities for countering
            unmanned aerial systems.
                (6) The participation of other relevant Federal agencies, as
            determined appropriate by the Secretary.

        (c) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing
    on the outcomes and lessons learned from the exercise required under
    subsection (a).
    SEC. 1074. REPORT ON OPERATIONAL PLANS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE.

        (a) Assessments and Report Required.--Not later than September 30,
    2025, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) complete an assessment of the operational plans of the
            Department of Defense, including the doctrine, organization,
            training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel,
            facilities, and policy required to execute such plans;
                (2) complete an assessment of the process of the Department
            for assessing and mitigating risk in the event of multiple
            concurrent contingencies or protracted conflicts; and
                (3) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            that includes the results of such assessments.

        (b) Elements.--The assessments and report required by paragraph (1)
    shall--
                (1) incorporate the planning assumptions of simultaneous
            conflicts in three or more theaters;
                (2) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  incorporate the planning
            assumptions of protracted conflicts of six months, 12 months,
            and 24 months;
                (3) outline any gaps or shortfalls in the requirements to
            execute the assessed operational plans; and
                (4) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  contain recommendations on
            preventative actions that the Department of Defense could take
            to prepare for the execution of operational plans and to
            mitigate risk in associated scenarios.
    SEC. 1075. <<NOTE: Virginia.>>  QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FUNERALS AT
                              ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ON HOLD
                              UNTIL CAISSON SERVICES RESUME.

        (a) Reports Required.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of
    each fiscal quarter until the termination date specified in subsection
    (b), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report that includes--
                (1) the total the number of funerals--
                        (A) for which caisson services at Arlington National
                    Cemetery were requested after the date on which such
                    services were suspended; and
                        (B) that have been delayed until the resumption of
                    such services; and
                (2) in the case of each report after the first report, the
            number of funerals for which such services were requested during
            the quarter covered by the report.

        (b) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
    subsection is the earlier of the following dates:

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                (1) The date on which caisson services resume at Arlington
            National Cemetery.
                (2) The date that is three years after the date of the
            enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 1076. PLAN FOR ENHANCEMENT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS RIVERINE
                              CAPABILITY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
    Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the United
    States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the
    congressional defense committees a plan for the sustainment and
    enhancement of a special operations riverine capability within the
    United States Special Operations Command through fiscal year 2035.
        (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
    each of the following:
                (1) An articulation of the potential value of special
            operations riverine capabilities to accomplishing the objectives
            of the national defense strategy, as required under section
            113(g) of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) An identification of manpower requirements and sourcing.
                (3) A plan for the sustainment, recapitalization, and
            modernization of Special Operations Craft-Riverine maritime
            craft.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of the advisability
            and feasibility of developing a future riverine maritime craft.
                (5) An identification of infrastructure and training range
            requirements and opportunities for improvements.
                (6) Any other matters the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
            Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander
            of United States Special Operations Command determine relevant.
    SEC. 1077. ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMPLAINT
                              SYSTEM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  In General.--Not later
    than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
    thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
    Representatives a report on the Postsecondary Education Complaint System
    (referred to in this section as the ``System'').

        (b) Elements.--The annual reports required under subsection (a)
    shall include the following elements:
                (1) A qualitative description of the status of the System in
            the year covered by the report.
                (2) A qualitative description of the efforts made by the
            Department of Defense that year to increase awareness and usage
            of the System among those who are eligible to file complaints
            through the System.
                (3) The total number of complaints filed through the System
            that year and the status of those complaints, such as closed or
            active.
                (4) The number of complaints that year broken down by--
                        (A) the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and
                    Space Force, respectively;
                        (B) issue; and

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                        (C) educational institution sector, including
                    private for-profit, private non-profit, and public.
                (5) A ranking of the top five issues raised by students that
            year.
                (6) The number of institutions with two or more complaints
            that year, the names of those institutions, the number of
            participants at each of those institutions, and the number of
            complaints for each of those institutions.
                (7) The number of views and visitors of the System website
            that year.
                (8) A discussion of how the elements described in paragraphs
            (1) through (7) for that year compare to the those elements in
            previous years.
    SEC. 1078. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4651.>>  STUDY AND REPORT ON
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE USE OF UNMANNED
                              GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED BY
                              CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES.

        (a) Study on Department of Defense Use of Certain Unmanned Ground
    Vehicle Systems.--
                (1) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
            on the use by the Department of Defense of covered unmanned
            ground vehicle systems manufactured by covered foreign entities.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>>  Report.--Not later than 180 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
            submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
            study required under paragraph (1). Such report shall include
            each of the following:
                        (A) An assessment of the extent to which covered
                    unmanned ground vehicle systems manufactured by covered
                    foreign entities are used by the Department, including a
                    list of all such covered unmanned ground vehicle
                    systems.
                        (B) An assessment of the national security threats
                    associated with using covered unmanned ground vehicle
                    systems in applications of the Department, including
                    with respect to--
                              (i) cybersecurity;
                              (ii) technological maturity of the systems;
                          and
                              (iii) technological vulnerabilities in the
                          systems that may be exploited by foreign
                          adversaries of the United States.
                        (C) A description of any actions taken by the
                    Department to identify covered foreign entities that--
                              (i) develop or manufacture covered unmanned
                          ground vehicle systems; and
                              (ii) have a military-civil nexus on the list
                          maintained by the Department under section
                          1260H(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
                          National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
                          2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
                        (D) An assessment of the feasibility and
                    advisability of directing the Defense Innovation Unit,
                    or another entity in the Department of Defense, to
                    develop a list of United States manufacturers of covered
                    unmanned ground vehicle systems.
                        (E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  A recommendation
                    on whether a prohibition on the procurement and
                    operation of covered unmanned

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                    ground vehicle systems is in the best interest of the
                    national security of the United States.
                        (F) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  The findings and
                    recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the
                    matters covered by the study and report.

        (b) Prohibition on Procurement and Operation by Department of
    Defense.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>>  In general.--Subject to
            paragraph (3), and except as provided in paragraph (2),
            beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the
            submission of the report required under subsection (a)(2), the
            Secretary of Defense may not procure or operate any covered
            unmanned ground vehicle system that is manufactured by a covered
            foreign entity.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Exception for national
            security.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the
            procurement or operation of a covered unmanned ground vehicle
            system that is manufactured by a covered foreign entity if the
            Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department
            determines that the procurement or operation of such system is
            in the national interest of the United States.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Applicability.--Paragraph
            (1) shall not apply unless the Secretary of Defense includes in
            the report required under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) a
            recommendation pursuant to subparagraph (E) of that paragraph
            that a prohibition on the procurement and operation of covered
            unmanned ground vehicle systems is in the best interest of the
            national security of the United States.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered foreign country'' means any of the
            following:
                        (A) The People's Republic of China.
                        (B) The Russian Federation.
                        (C) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
                        (D) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  The term ``covered foreign
            entity'' means an entity that is domiciled in a covered foreign
            country or subject to influence or control by the government of
            a covered foreign country, as determined by the Secretary of
            Defense.
                (3) The term ``covered unmanned ground vehicle system''--
                        (A) means a mechanical device that--
                              (i) is capable of locomotion, navigation, or
                          movement on the ground; and
                              (ii) operates at a distance from one or more
                          operators or supervisors based on commands or in
                          response to sensor data, or through any
                          combination thereof; and
                        (B) includes--
                              (i) remote surveillance vehicles, autonomous
                          patrol technologies, mobile robotics, and humanoid
                          robots; and
                              (ii) the vehicle, its payload, and any
                          external device used to control the vehicle.

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                            Subtitle G--Other Matters

    SEC. 1081. INTRODUCTION OF ENTITIES IN TRANSACTIONS CRITICAL TO
                              NATIONAL SECURITY.

        Section 1047 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
    amended by striking ``may facilitate the introduction'' and inserting
    ``shall facilitate the introduction''.
    SEC. 1082. INSTALLATION ENERGY PLANS AND ASSESSMENT FOR REDUCTION
                              OF RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY.

        Section 1086 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-283; 10 U.S.C. 2911 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and
            inserting the following new paragraph (2):
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  Submittal of plans.--
                        ``(A) Main operating bases; feasibility
                    assessment.--Not later than December 23, 2023, the
                    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
                    defense committees--
                              ``(i) an installation energy plan for each
                          main operating base on the list submitted under
                          paragraph (1)(A); and
                              ``(ii) an assessment of the feasibility of
                          reaching the goal for the elimination of the use
                          of Russian energy pursuant to subsection (b) on
                          that base, including--
                                        ``(I) a description of the steps
                                    that would be required to meet such
                                    goal; and
                                        ``(II) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  an
                                    analysis of the effects such steps would
                                    have on the national security of the
                                    United States.
                        ``(B) US european command operating bases.--Not
                    later than one year after the date of the enactment of
                    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
                    2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
                    congressional defense committees an installation energy
                    plan for each operating base within the area of
                    responsibility of the United States European Command.'';
                (2) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``a main'' and inserting ``an''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:

        ``(h) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Office of the Secretary of
    Defense for travel, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or
    expended until the submission of the installation energy plans and
    assessment required under subsection (c)(2)(A).
        ``(i) Definition of Operating Base.--In this section, the term
    `operating base' has the meaning of that term as used in the most
    recently submitted Global Defense Posture Report, as required to be
    submitted under section 113(g)(4)(A)(iii) of title 10, United States
    Code.''.

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    SEC. 1083. EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF
                              THE NAVY.

        Section 1092(a)(4) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2809) is amended by striking ``Not later than July 1, 2024'' and
    inserting ``Not later than January 15, 2026''.
    SEC. 1084. MODIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON
                              EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY.

        Section 1091 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1929) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (3) and
            redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);
                (2) in subsection (g)(1), by inserting ``and 6 months''
            after ``3 years''; and
                (3) in subsection (r), by striking ``18 months after the
            date on which it submits the final report required by subsection
            (g)'' and inserting ``on December 31, 2026''.
    SEC. 1085. MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE SENSITIVE SUPPORT NOTIFICATION
                              REQUIREMENT.

        Section 1055 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (3)''
                    and inserting ``paragraphs (3) and (4)'';
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as
                    paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(3) Routine defense sensitive support.--In the event that
            the provision of defense sensitive support is routine defense
            sensitive support, the Secretary shall provide notification
            under paragraph (1) on a quarterly basis after providing the
            support.''; and
                        (D) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``paragraphs (1) and (3)'' and inserting
                    ``paragraphs (1), (3), and (4)''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Defense
                    Sensitive Support Defined'' and inserting
                    ``Definitions'';
                        (B) by striking ``, the term `defense sensitive
                    support' means support provided by the Department of
                    Defense to a non-Department of Defense Federal
                    department or agency that requires special protection
                    from disclosure.'' and inserting a colon; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Definitions.>>  by adding at the end the
                    following new paragraphs:
                ``(1) The term `defense sensitive support' means support
            provided by the Department of Defense to a non-Department of
            Defense Federal department or agency that requires special
            protection from disclosure.
                ``(2) The term `routine defense sensitive support' has the
            meaning given such term elsewhere in the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.''.

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    SEC. 1086. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 7481.>>  PLAN FOR
                              ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS FOR ARMY
                              MOUNTAIN WARFARE SCHOOL.

        (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall develop and
    implement a plan to establish. with regards to courses at the Army
    Mountain Warfare School, each of the following:
                (1) Additional skill identifiers for--
                        (A) enlisted members who complete the--
                              (i) Advanced Military Mountaineer Course
                          (Summer);
                              (ii) Advanced Military Mountaineer Course
                          (Winter);
                              (iii) Rough Terrain Evacuation Course; or
                              (iv) Mountain Rifleman Course;
                        (B) warrant officers who complete the Basic Military
                    Mountaineer Course; and
                        (C) enlisted members and warrant officers who
                    complete the Mountain Planner Course.
                (2) New skill identifiers for commissioned officers who
            complete the Basic Military Mountaineer Course or the Mountain
            Planner Course.

        (b) Briefing on Plan.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
    which the Secretary completes the plan under subsection (a), the
    Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the plan and the
    implementation of the plan.
    SEC. 1087. <<NOTE: 10 USC 301 note.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT
                              OF DEFENSE WORKING GROUP ON MULTILATERAL
                              ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Establishment.--Not later than 90 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
    shall establish a working group, or designated a working group of a
    similar nature, to develop and coordinate artificial intelligence
    initiatives among the allies and partners of the United States.

        (b) Organization.--
                (1) Designation of head.--The Secretary shall designate a
            senior civilian officer of the Department of Defense or senior
            military officer with experience leading relevant efforts, as
            determined by the Secretary, to serve as the head of the working
            group.
                (2) <<NOTE: Process. Determination.>>  Participation by
            other member countries.--The Secretary shall establish a process
            to determine which allies and partners of the United States
            shall be asked to participate as member countries in the working
            group.

        (c) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the working group
    shall be to develop and coordinate efforts to implement an artificial
    intelligence initiative between the Department of Defense and allies and
    partners of the United States, including by--
                (1) comparing tools and practices for artificial
            intelligence systems for covered operational uses by member
            countries;
                (2) identifying (including by experimenting, testing, and
            evaluating) potential solutions to advance and accelerate the
            interoperability of artificial intelligence systems used for
            intelligence sharing, battlespace awareness, and other covered
            operational uses;

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                (3) developing a shared strategy for the research,
            development, test, evaluation, and employment of artificial
            intelligence systems for covered operational uses carried out
            jointly by the member countries;
                (4) managing data for artificial intelligence systems,
            including multi-level security of training and operational data
            used by such systems;
                (5) testing and evaluating the capabilities of the defense
            industrial base of the member countries to incorporate
            artificial intelligence systems into systems used for covered
            operational uses;
                (6) expanding innovation efforts by the member countries and
            share among such countries best practices for the accelerated
            procurement and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies
            for covered operational uses;
                (7) carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
            determines to be relevant to such responsibilities.

        (d) Control of Knowledge and Technical Data.--The Secretary shall
    seek to ensure that any knowledge or technical data produced by a member
    country under any cooperative project carried out by the working group
    shall be controlled by that country under the export control laws and
    regulations of that country and shall not be subject to the jurisdiction
    or control of any other member country.
        (e) Termination.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
            working group shall terminate on September 30, 2028.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Authority to extend.--The
            Secretary may extend the termination date under paragraph (1) if
            the Secretary determines such extension to be in the national
            security interests of the United States.

        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``battlespace awareness'' has the meaning given
            that term in the Joint Publication 1-02 of the Department of
            Defense, titled ``Department of Defense Dictionary of Military
            and Associated Terms'', or successor publication.
                (2) The term ``covered operational use'' means use by a
            government for operations in a defense context.
                (3) The term ``member country'' means a member country of
            the working group.
    SEC. 1088. <<NOTE: Virginia. 10 USC 7721 note.>>  RESUMPTION OF
                              CAISSON SERVICES AT FUNERAL SERVICES AT
                              ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date. Determinations.>>  Requirement.--The
    Secretary of the Army shall conduct at least 20 funeral services with
    caisson services each week at Arlington National Cemetery beginning on
    the date on which the Secretary of the Army determines that--
                (1) the renovations of the historic stables in buildings 233
            and 236 at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall are complete; and
                (2) the caisson herd is fully constituted, trained, and
            certified.

        (b) Option for Limited Services.--The Secretary of the Army may
    elect to resume limited caisson services at Arlington National Cemetery
    before the requirements of subsection (a) have been met if the
    Secretary--

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                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  determines that the health of
            the caisson herd and the sustainability of caisson services can
            be maintained without disruption; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Consultation.>>  consults with the Committees on
            Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives before
            resuming such limited services.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section, with respect to the caisson herd:
                (1) The term ``fully constituted'' means that such herd is
            comprised of at least--
                        (A) four caisson squads of eleven horses in each;
                        (B) 14 caparison horses; and
                        (C) four outreach horses.
                (2) The term ``trained'' means that each caisson squad
            within such herd has completed the specialized training
            determined necessary by the Commander of the Military District
            of Washington to resume caisson support for funeral services.
                (3) The term ``certified'' means that the Commander of the
            Military District of Washington, in consultation with equine and
            veterinary experts, has confirmed to the Secretary of the Army
            that each caisson squad within such herd has met the training,
            health, and fitness requirements determined appropriate by the
            Secretary.
    SEC. 1089. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3373 note.>>  LIAISON WITH COUNTER
                              UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TASK FORCE.

        (a) Liaison Required.--The Director of the All-Domain Anomaly
    Resolution Office of the Department of Defense shall designate one or
    more employees of the Office to act as a liaison with the Counter
    Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force established under section 925 to
    improve coordination of efforts and support enabling capabilities of
    mutual benefit.
        (b) Responsibilities.--An individual designated as a liaison under
    subsection (a) shall have the following responsibilities:
                (1) Conducting information sharing between the Office and
            the Task Force on identified or suspected Unmanned Aerial
            Systems events, including incident reporting, incident
            responses, and data on technical characterization of the known
            or suspected threats.
                (2) Coordinating the development of technical capabilities
            for sensing and response to threats.
                (3) Developing coordinated tactics, techniques, and
            procedures for incident response.
    SEC. 1090. RESPONDING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INCURSIONS.

        (a) Development of Strategy of Department of Defense for Countering
    Threats From Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall develop a strategy for countering unmanned aircraft
    systems (hereinafter in this section referred to as ``UAS'') technology
    and the threats such technology poses to facilities, personnel, and
    assets of the Department of Defense in the United States.
        (b) Assessment of Counter UAS Technology.--
                (1) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
            with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Transportation, the
            Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
            Intelligence, shall conduct an assessment of--

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                        (A) countering UAS technology;
                        (B) the threats such technology poses to facilities,
                    personnel, and assets of the Department of Defense in
                    the United States; and
                        (C) the existing counter UAS enterprise of the
                    Department.
                (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Report.--Not later than
            June 1, 2025, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
            congressional committees a report on the assessment conducted
            under paragraph (1). Such report shall include--
                        (A) the findings of the assessment;
                        (B) a compilation of any recommended changes to the
                    countering UAS technology of the Department, including
                    adjustments in the allocation of resources, in law,
                    policy, or any other authorities;
                        (C) recommendations for requirements for the
                    Department of Defense to pre-coordinate planned actions
                    in response to anticipated types of UAS incursions with
                    other relevant Federal departments and agencies; and
                        (D) such other matters as the Secretary determines
                    appropriate.

        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation, the Committee on Homeland Security and
            Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence
            of the Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
            the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select
            Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
    SEC. 1091. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  PRIORITIZATION OF ACCREDITATION
                              OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION
                              FACILITIES SUPPORTING DX-RATED PROGRAMS.

        (a) Framework for Prioritized Review Required.--Not later than 270
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall develop a framework for prioritized review and
    accreditation and reaccreditations of sensitive compartmented
    information facilities and classified communications networks at
    facilities that are not located on a Department of Defense installation
    or facility.
        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, in
    developing the framework under subsection (a), the Secretary should take
    into consideration the accreditation or reaccreditation of facilities
    and networks that would support programs that are rated ``DX'' pursuant
    to section 700.11 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor
    regulations.
        (c) Submittal to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees the framework developed under
    subsection (a).

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    SEC. 1092. <<NOTE: 10 USC 149 note.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL
                              SECURITY CAPITAL FORUM.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a forum
    to--
                (1) convene domestic and international institutional
            financiers, capital providers, investors, entrepreneurs,
            innovators, business persons, representatives from across the
            private sector, relevant United States Government offices, and
            government and private entities of partner nations; and
                (2) allow the exchange of information between the entities
            referred to in paragraph (1) and the Department of Defense
            relating to transactions or potential transactions, in
            accordance with applicable law, and to integrate efforts to
            achieve coordinated effects to support the national security
            interests of the United States.

        (b) Chair.--The Chair of the forum established under subsection (a)
    shall be the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital.
        (c) Designation of Executive Agent.--The Secretary may designate the
    Director as the sole Executive Agent with respect to the authorities and
    responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense under section 1047 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Processes.>>  Guidance.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall issue guidance on the establishment and operation of the
    forum established under subsection (a), including regarding the vetting
    and selection of participants. Such guidance shall include each of the
    following:
                (1) A process for due diligence vetting of investment fund
            participants to exclude funds with significant investments to or
            from countries of concern.
                (2) <<NOTE: Criteria.>>  The development of selection
            criteria for the consideration of a diverse range of investment
            fund participants, including by fund size, company-size, socio-
            economic status, and participating investment sectors.
                (3) Reporting responsibilities for participants to avoid or
            mitigate potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
                (4) The development of a process for the recusal or removal
            of participants.
    SEC. 1093. <<NOTE: Reports. 10 USC note prec. 2251.>>
                              IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL
                              RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE FOOD
                              PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) implement the recommendations of the Comptroller General
            of the United States contained in the report published by the
            Comptroller General in June 2024 and titled ``DOD Food Program:
            Additional Actions Needed to Implement, Oversee, and Evaluate
            Nutrition Efforts for Service Members'' (GAO-24-106155); or
                (2) if the Secretary does not implement any such
            recommendation, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the Senate and the House of Representatives a report explaining
            why the Secretary has not implemented those recommendations.

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    SEC. 1094. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MILITARY
                              AIRCRAFT SUPPORT TO AIR SHOWS.

        (a) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
    the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary
    of the Air Force, shall provide to Committees on Armed Services of the
    Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the provision of
    military aircraft support to air shows. Such briefing shall include each
    of the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  The total number of air shows
            for which military aircraft support was provided during the
            three-year period preceding the date of the briefing.
                (2) <<NOTE: Costs.>>  For each such air show, the cost of
            providing the support, including the cost of training for and
            supporting the air show and any cost agreements associated with
            the provision of such support that were entered into between the
            Department of Defense and any non-Department entity.
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  An identification of any
            military assets deployed for the purpose of providing military
            aircraft support to an air show during the three-year period
            preceding the date of the briefing.
                (4) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of the effect on
            military readiness of dedicating military assets for use an at
            air show.
                (5) A description of the selection criteria and approval
            process used in determining the locations for air shows for
            which military aircraft support is provided, including an
            identification of any instance in which a request for the
            provision of support for an air show was denied.
                (6) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of the costs and
            benefits to the Department of Defense of providing military
            aircraft support to air shows, including air shows specifically
            in rural or small market areas.
                (7) An identification of any measurable effect on recruiting
            as a result of providing military aircraft support to air shows.
                (8) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  A recommendation with
            respect to the advisability and feasibility of establishing the
            pilot program required under subsection (b).

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 113 note.>>  Pilot Program.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary
    of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force, shall establish a one-
    year pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide military
    aircraft and aerial demonstration teams in support of not fewer than
    five air shows located in rural or small market areas across the country
    for the purpose of providing the public with positive exposure to the
    Armed Forces.

        (c) Reports.--Not later than June 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense
    shall submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and House
    of Representatives a report on the pilot program required under
    subsection (b). Such report shall include each of the following:
                (1) The total number of air shows for which military
            aircraft support was provided during the pilot program.
                (2) <<NOTE: Costs.>>  For each such air show, the cost of
            providing the support, including the cost of training for and
            supporting the air show and any cost agreements associated with
            the provision of such support that were entered into between the
            Department of Defense and any non-Department entity.

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                (3) The number of military assets deployed for the purpose
            of providing support to each such air show.
                (4) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of the effect on
            military readiness of dedicating military assets for use an at
            air show.
                (5) A description of the selection criteria and approval
            process used in determining the locations for air shows for
            which military aircraft support was provided under the pilot
            program, including any instance in which a request for an air
            show was denied.
                (6) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of the costs and
            benefits to the Department of Defense of providing military
            aircraft support to air shows, including air shows specifically
            in rural or small market areas.
                (7) An identification of any measurable effect on recruiting
            as a result of providing military aircraft support to air shows.
                (8) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of the costs and
            benefits of providing military aircraft support to air shows
            compared to other initiatives to encourage military recruitment,
            including an analysis of the costs and benefits of mandating
            that each of the Armed Forces provide military aircraft support
            to air shows each year.

                          TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

    Sec. 1101. Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information
               technology personnel.
    Sec. 1102. Extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of
               military spouses by Federal agencies.
    Sec. 1103. Extension of living quarters allowance to civilian DOD
               employees in positions with critical shortages stationed in
               Guam.
    Sec. 1104. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
               premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for federal
               civilian employees working overseas.
    Sec. 1105. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
               allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
               official duty in a combat zone.
    Sec. 1106. Pilot program for overseas work-period for DOD competitive
               service positions.
    Sec. 1107. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at
               Inter-American Defense College.
    Sec. 1108. Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective
               service.
    Sec. 1109. Increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for
               Federal employees.
    Sec. 1110. Sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations.
    Sec. 1111. Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial
               base facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base.
    Sec. 1112. Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows
               Program.
    Sec. 1113. Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the
               workforce to improve the technical skills and expertise at
               certain Department of Defense laboratories.
    Sec. 1114. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5,
               United States Code.
    Sec. 1115. Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and
               inclusion positions; hiring freeze.

    SEC. 1101. PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE TEMPORARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
                              TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL.

        Section 1110(a)(1)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 5 U.S.C. 3702 note) is amended by
    inserting ``or performs financial management and budgeting tasks for a
    private sector organization that primarily develops software or provides
    software services'' before the semicolon at the end.

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    SEC. 1102. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS
                              OF MILITARY SPOUSES BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.

        (a) In General.--Section 573(e) of the John S. McCain National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 5
    U.S.C. 3330d note) is repealed.
        (b) Extension and Report.--Section 1119 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (d), <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330d note.>>  by
            striking ``December 31, 2028'' and inserting ``December 31,
            2033''; and
                (2) by adding after subsection (d) the following:

        ``(e) Reports.--
                ``(1) In general.--Not later December 31, 2025, and each
            year thereafter until the sunset date in subsection (d), the
            Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the
            Office of Personnel Management, shall--
                        ``(A) submit a report, to the Committees on Armed
                    Services of the House Representatives and the Senate,
                    the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
                    Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Oversight
                    and Accountability of the House of Representatives, on
                    the use of the hiring authority under section 3330d of
                    title 5, United States Code; and
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>>
                    publish such report on the public website of the
                    Department of Defense.
                ``(2) Contents.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
            include information on--
                        ``(A) how often such authority is used by agencies;
                        ``(B) what positions are filled using such
                    authority, and the grade and locations of such
                    positions;
                        ``(C) the number of military spouse applicants
                    seeking positions under such authority who were not
                    selected and the grade and locations of such positions;
                        ``(D) the number of military spouse applicants
                    selected for a position they were subsequently
                    determined to not be qualified for; and
                        ``(E) how often Department of Defense components
                    exercised exceptions to spouse preference procedures and
                    the grade and locations of such positions.
                ``(3) Final report.--The final report required under
            paragraph (1) shall, in addition to the contents required under
            paragraph (2), include--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  an assessment of the
                    effectiveness of such authority in placing military
                    spouses into jobs for which they were highly qualified,
                    including an analysis of their success, as determined by
                    their tenure, promotion, and performance reviews, along
                    with any other matters the Secretary considers
                    appropriate; and
                        ``(B) whether such authority should be made
                    permanent.''.

        (c) Technical Amendments.--
                (1) In general.--Section 1119(a) of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330d.>>
            (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (2)--

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                              (i) by striking ``(2)'' and all that follows
                          through ``the following:'' and inserting the
                          following:
                ``(2) in subsection (a)--
                        ``(A) by redesignating paragraph (5), as added by
                    section 1112(a)(1)(C) of this Act, as paragraph (6); and
                        ``(B) by inserting after paragraph (4), as
                    redesignated by section 1112(a)(1)(A) of this Act, the
                    following:''; and
                              (ii) in the quoted material, by striking ``(4)
                          The term'' and inserting ``(5) The term''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (3)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
                          by inserting ``, as amended by section 1112(a)(2)
                          of this Act'' after ``in subsection (b)'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                          ``paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)'';
                              (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
                          ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)'';
                          and
                              (iv) in subparagraph C), in the quoted
                          material, by striking ``(3) a spouse'' and
                          inserting ``(4) a spouse''.
                (2) <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330d note.>>  Effective date.--The
            amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if
            included in the enactment of section 1119 of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
            31).
    SEC. 1103. EXTENSION OF LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE TO CIVILIAN DOD
                              EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS WITH CRITICAL
                              SHORTAGES STATIONED IN GUAM.

        Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 8101.>>  is
    amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``department of the
            navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in guam for
            performing work, or supporting work being performed, aboard or
            dockside, of u.s. naval vessels'' and inserting ``civilian
            employees of the department of defense stationed in guam'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary of the Navy''
            and inserting ``Secretary of Defense''; and
                (3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

        ``(b) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    employee' means any civilian employee of the Department of Defense whose
    permanent duty station is located in Guam and who has been deemed by the
    Secretary of Defense to be employed in a position with critical
    shortages.
        ``(c) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
    January 1, 2034.''.
    SEC. 1104. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL
                              LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE
                              LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN
                              EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.

        Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat.
    4615), as most recently amended by section 1102 of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263), <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 2816; 137 Stat. 427.>>  is further amended by
    striking ``through 2024'' and inserting ``through 2025''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2093]]

    SEC. 1105. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT
                              ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO
                              CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A
                              COMBAT ZONE.

        Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental
    Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
    Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 443), as added by section
    1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently
    amended by section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 428.>>  is
    further amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
    SEC. 1106. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 1580.>>  PILOT PROGRAM FOR
                              OVERSEAS WORK-PERIOD FOR DOD COMPETITIVE
                              SERVICE POSITIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period. Extension authority.>>  In General.--The 5-
    year limitation on competitive service employment in a foreign area in
    Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25, titled ``DoD Civilian
    Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee
    Return Rights'' and issued on July 26, 2012 (or a successor
    instruction), may be extended by the first 0-6 in the employees chain of
    command for one additional 5 year term.

        (b) Extension.--An extension request under subsection (a) shall not
    require a business case, or similar, analysis to justify the additional
    foreign area extension.
        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Report.--Not later than December 31,
    2025, and yearly after that for the next 5 years, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on
    the following:
                (1) The impact of this section on recruiting and retaining
            civilian competitive service employees at the Department of
            Defense.
                (2) The total number of--
                        (A) Department employees that were able to remain in
                    positions as a result of this section; and
                        (B) Department positions that were not open for
                    initial appointments as a result of this section.
                (3) The grade and classification of Department positions
            affected by this section.
                (4) Any other information the Secretary deems appropriate.

        (d) Foreign Area Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign
    area'' means any location that is not within a nonforeign area (as that
    term is defined in section 591.205 of title 5, Code of Federal
    Regulations, or any successor regulation).
        (e) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall expire on the
    date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 1107. EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION OF CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBERS
                              AT INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE COLLEGE.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1595 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
    paragraph:
                ``(9) The United States Element of the Inter-American
            Defense College.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2094]]

        (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``institutions'' and
            inserting ``organizations''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in the subsection heading, by striking
                    ``Institutions'' and inserting ``Organizations''; and
                        (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``institutions'' and inserting
                    ``organizations''.
    SEC. 1108. TREATMENT OF VETERANS WHO DID NOT REGISTER FOR THE
                              SELECTIVE SERVICE.

        Section 3328 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``(50 U.S.C. App.
            453)'' and inserting ``(50 U.S.C. 3802)'';
                (2) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
                (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual--
                ``(1) who is a veteran;
                ``(2) who provides evidence of active duty service to the
            Executive agency in which the individual seeks an appointment;
            and
                ``(3) for whom the requirement to register under section 3
            of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3802) has
            terminated or is now inapplicable due to age.''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

        ``(d) In this section, the terms `active duty' and `veteran' have
    the meaning given those terms in section 101 of title 38.''.
    SEC. 1109. INCREASE IN MILITARY LEAVE ACCRUAL AND ACCUMULATION FOR
                              FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.

        Section 6323(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``15 days'' each place it appears and inserting ``20 days''.
    SEC. 1110. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 9771.>>  SUFFICIENT
                              FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL COVERED
                              INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that--
                (1) a sufficient number of firefighter personnel are on duty
            at each covered installation to maintain manning and service
            necessary to safeguard life and property at such covered
            installation; and
                (2) a risk assessment may not be used to limit the number of
            firefighter personnel at a covered installation.

        (b) Covered Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered installation'' means a military installation under the
    jurisdiction of the Chief of Space Operations of the United States Space
    Force with a space launch facility.
    SEC. 1111. EXTENSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC
                              INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES AND MAJOR
                              RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE.

        (a) Extension.--Section 1125(a) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.;
    Public Law 114-328) is amended by striking ``through 2028'' and
    inserting ``through 2030''.
        (b) Briefing.--Section 1102(b) of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91), <<NOTE: 131 Stat. 1628.>>
    as

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2095]]

    amended by section 1107(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1597), is further
    amended--
                (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
            ``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2030''; and
                (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(as amended by
            subsection (a))''.
    SEC. 1112. MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOHN S. MCCAIN STRATEGIC DEFENSE
                              FELLOWS PROGRAM.

        (a) Noncompetitive Appointment and Conversion Authority.--Section
    932(f) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 115-232) is
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraphs:
                ``(2) Noncompetitive appointment or conversion.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  In general.--Upon a
                    participant's successful completion of the fellows
                    program, the Secretary may, without regard to the
                    provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5,
                    United States Code, noncompetitively appoint or convert
                    the participant into a vacant competitive or excepted
                    service position in the Department, if the Secretary
                    determines that such appointment or conversion will
                    contribute to the development of highly qualified future
                    senior leaders for the Department.
                        ``(B) Grade.--The Secretary may appoint or convert a
                    participant under subparagraph (A) into a position at or
                    below the level of GS-13 of the General Schedule or an
                    equivalent position for which the participant is
                    qualified without regard to any minimum time-in-grade
                    requirements.
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  Consent.--Before
                    converting an individual to the competitive service
                    under this paragraph, the Secretary shall notify and
                    receive written consent from the individual of the
                    individual's change in status.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  Appointment of former
            participants.--The Secretary may use the authority provided by
            paragraph (2) for a participant--
                        ``(A) not later than one year after the date of the
                    participant's successful completion of the fellows
                    program; or
                        ``(B) in the case of a participant who entered the
                    fellows program before the date of the enactment of this
                    subparagraph, not later than one year after such date of
                    enactment.''.

        (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 932(e)(2) of such Act is amended
    by inserting before the period at the end of the last sentence the
    following: ``and subsection (f)(2)''.
    SEC. 1113. MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON DYNAMIC SHAPING OF THE
                              WORKFORCE TO IMPROVE THE TECHNICAL
                              SKILLS AND EXPERTISE AT CERTAIN
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.

        Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 4091 note prec.; Public Law 114-92) is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2096]]

                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)--
                              (i) by inserting ``or 8414'' before ``of title
                          5''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``or 3522'' and inserting
                          ``or 8414(b)(1)(B)''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding
                    subparagraph (A), by striking ``section 8414(b)(1)(B) of
                    title 5, United States Code, without regard to clause
                    (iv) or (v) of such section or section 3522 of such
                    title'' and inserting ``section 3522 of title 5, United
                    States Code''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 4121(b)'' and
            inserting ``subsections (a) and (b) of section 4121''.
    SEC. 1114. CONTINUITY OF COVERAGE UNDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
                              TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE.

        (a) Military Leave for Federal Civilian Employees.--Section 6323 of
    title 5, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``as a Reserve of the
            armed forces or member of the National Guard'' and inserting
            ``as a Reserve of the armed forces, a member of the National
            Guard, or a member of the Space Force in space force active
            status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10) and not on
            sustained duty under section 20105 of title 10''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the semicolon
            at the end the following: ``or is a member of the Space Force in
            space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of
            title 10) and not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title
            10''.

        (b) Clerical Amendments.--
                (1) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended
            to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 6323. Military leave: Reserves, National Guard members, and
                      certain members of the Space Force''.
                (2) Table of sections.--The item relating to such section in
            the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of
            such <<NOTE: 5 USC prec. 6301.>>  title is amended to read as
            follows:

    ``6323. Military leave: Reserves, National Guard members, and certain
               members of the Space Force.''.

    SEC. 1115. LIMITATION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY,
                              AND INCLUSION POSITIONS; HIRING FREEZE.

        (a) In General.--During the period described in subsection (b), the
    Secretary of Defense may not--
                (1) establish any new positions within the Department of
            Defense with responsibility for matters relating to diversity,
            equity, and inclusion; or
                (2) fill any vacancies in positions in the Department with
            responsibility for such matters.

        (b) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is
    the period--
                (1) beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                (2) ending on the earlier of--
                        (A) the date the Comptroller General submits to
                    Congress the study required by section 529B(b)(2) of the
                    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
                    (Public Law 118-31); or

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                        (B) the date that is 1 year after the date of the
                    enactment of this Act.

        (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
    to prevent the Secretary from reducing the number of positions relating
    to diversity, equity, and inclusion or from eliminating specific
    positions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

                 TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                       Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
               security forces and modification of support for execution of
               bilateral agreements concerning illicit transnational
               maritime activity in Africa.
    Sec. 1202. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
               and Technical Training School.
    Sec. 1203. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and
               activities.
    Sec. 1204. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
               warfare, and sensitive activities.
    Sec. 1205. Extension of modification to authority to provide support for
               conduct of operations.
    Sec. 1206. Extension of authorities.
    Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of defense operational resilience
               international cooperation pilot program.
    Sec. 1208. Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral
               security cooperation programs and activities.
    Sec. 1209. Temporary authority to provide training to military forces or
               national security forces of Costa Rica and Panama.
    Sec. 1210. Improvements to defense acquisition workforce for foreign
               military sales.

                     Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel

    Sec. 1211. Statement of policy ensuring Israel's defense.
    Sec. 1212. Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.
    Sec. 1213. Requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military
               exercises.
    Sec. 1214. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
               between the United States and Israel.
    Sec. 1215. Establishment of program between the United States and Israel
               for military trauma education and training.

            Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East

    Sec. 1221. Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military
               Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program.
    Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
               of Iran.
    Sec. 1223. Modification of report on the military capabilities of Iran
               and related activities.
    Sec. 1224. Prohibition on providing funding to Iranian entities.
    Sec. 1225. Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran.
    Sec. 1226. Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to
               Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
    Sec. 1227. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
               nations for support provided to United States military
               operations.
    Sec. 1228. Extension and modification of security briefings on
               Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1229. Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
    Sec. 1230. Extension of authority to support operations and activities
               of the office of security cooperation in Iraq.
    Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
               to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
    Sec. 1232. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian
               groups and individuals.
    Sec. 1233. Statement of policy on recognition of the Assad regime.

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                       Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

    SEC. 1201. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
                              SECURITY FORCES AND MODIFICATION OF
                              SUPPORT FOR EXECUTION OF BILATERAL
                              AGREEMENTS CONCERNING ILLICIT
                              TRANSNATIONAL MARITIME ACTIVITY IN
                              AFRICA.

        (a) Modification of Authority to Build Capacity of Foreign Security
    Forces.--Paragraph (2) of section 333(g) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended to read as follows:
                ``(2) Availability of funds for programs across fiscal
            years.--Amounts made available in fiscal year 2025 or any
            subsequent fiscal year to carry out the authority in subsection
            (a) may be used for programs under that authority that begin in
            such fiscal year and end not later than the end of the third
            fiscal year thereafter.''.

        (b) Modification of Support for Execution of Bilateral Agreements
    Concerning Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity in Africa.--Section
    1808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10
    U.S.C. 331 note) is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``in africa''; and
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``African''.
    SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT
                              INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
                              SCHOOL.

        (a) In General.--Section 352(e) of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended to read as follows:
        ``(e) Costs.--(1) The fixed costs of the School may be paid from
    amounts made available for the Navy as follows:
                ``(A) The costs of operating and maintaining the School may
            be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for operation
            and maintenance.
                ``(B) The costs of the equipment requirements of the School
            may be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for
            procurement.
                ``(C) The costs of the facilities construction requirements
            of the School may be paid from amounts made available to the
            Navy for military construction.

        ``(2) The food procurement and service costs of the School that may
    be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for operation and
    maintenance are as follows:
                ``(A) The costs of providing food services to personnel,
            visitors, and international students at the School.
                ``(B) The costs of operating, maintaining, and sustaining a
            dining facility or contracted food services at the School.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 352 note.>>  Updates Required.--Not
    later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall update the Security Assistance Management
    Manual (DSCA 5105.38-M) and volume 15 of the Department of Defense
    Financial Management Regulation (DoD 7000.14-R) in accordance with the
    amendment made by this section.

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    SEC. 1203. ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND
                              ACTIVITIES.

        Section 383(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
    inserting ``, including a description of challenges in executing the
    program,'' after ``lessons learned''.
    SEC. 1204. QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONS,
                              IRREGULAR WARFARE, AND SENSITIVE
                              ACTIVITIES.

        (a) In General.--Section 485 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``Monthly
            counterterrorism operations briefings'' and inserting
            ``Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
            warfare, and sensitive activities''; and
                (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

        ``(a) Briefings Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide to
    the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings on
    counterterrorism operations and related activities (including the use of
    military force under the notion of collective self-defense of foreign
    partners), irregular warfare activities, and other sensitive activities
    conducted by the Department of Defense.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 23 of
    title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 480.>>  is amended by
    striking the item relating to section 485 and inserting the following:

    ``485. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
               warfare, and sensitive activities.''.

    SEC. 1205. EXTENSION OF MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
                              SUPPORT FOR CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1205 of the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
    Stat. 2830) is amended by striking ``such section 331'' and all that
    follows and inserting the following: ``such section 331--
                ``(1) in each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 may not exceed
            $950,000,000; and
                ``(2) in each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 may not exceed
            $750,000,000.''.

        (b) Modification to Annual Report.--Section 386(b) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended as follows:
                (1) In paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H)
                    as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
                    redesignated, the following:
                        ``(A) With respect to section 331 of this title, the
                    value of all logistic support, supplies, and services
                    for which notice is required by such section.''.
                (2) In paragraph (3)--
                        (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J)
                    as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (A) the following:
                        ``(B) The number of new programs carried out during
                    the period of the report that required notice under
                    section 331 of this title.''.

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    SEC. 1206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Security Cooperation Programs With Foreign Partners.--Section
    1208 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2831; 10 U.S.C. 301
    note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``2025'' and inserting
            ``2027''.

        (b) Implementation of Act.--Section 1210E(a) of the William M. (Mac)
    Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
    (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended, in the matter
    preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
    SEC. 1207. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE OPERATIONAL
                              RESILIENCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
                              PILOT PROGRAM.

        Section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
            inserting ``December 31, 2027'';
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027'';
                        (B) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
                    ``$15,000,000''; and
                        (C) by striking ``, which shall be allocated in
                    accordance with the priorities of the commanders of the
                    geographic combatant commands'';
                (3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as
            subsections (f) through (h), respectively;
                (4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(e) Prioritization.--In providing security cooperation for the
    purposes described in section (c)(1), the Secretary shall prioritize
    efforts based on--
                ``(1) the priorities of the commanders of the geographic
            combatant commands;
                ``(2) the operational relevance of the effort;
                ``(3) the need of the foreign partner; and
                ``(4) programs in less developed countries.''; and
                (5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking
            ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
    SEC. 1208. <<NOTE: 10 USC 301 note.>>  ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE
                              OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MULTILATERAL
                              SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS AND
                              ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Authority To Accept and Expend Contributions.--The Secretary of
    Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may accept,
    manage, and expend contributions, including funds and defense articles
    and defense services, from foreign governments for mutually agreed upon
    purposes to carry out security cooperation programs and activities of
    the Department of Defense authorized by--
                (1) chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code;
                (2) the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative authorized by
            section 1323; or

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                (3) section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068).

        (b) Account Requirements.--
                (1) Funds.--Contributions of funds accepted under subsection
            (a) shall be placed in an account established for such purpose
            and shall remain available for the following 2 fiscal years for
            the mutually agreed upon purposes specified in subsection (a).
                (2) Defense articles.--Contributions of defense articles
            accepted under subsection (a) shall be placed in United States
            inventory.
                (3) Separate country accounts.--The Secretary of Defense
            shall establish a separate sub-account for each country under
            the account established under paragraph (1).
                (4) Compliance.--Such expenditures and provision of defense
            articles and services shall comply with the prohibitions and
            limitations, notice, reporting, and other requirements specified
            in such authorities or applicable statute.

        (c) Previously Denied Funds.--Funds accepted or otherwise made
    available under subsection (a) may not be expended, in whole or in part,
    for any purpose for which Congress has previously denied funds.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Notification Required.--Not later than 48
    hours after receiving a contribution under subsection (a), the Secretary
    of Defense shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a
    written notification that, at a minimum, includes an identification of
    the following:
                (1) The foreign government making the contribution.
                (2) The mutually agreed upon purpose for which the
            contribution is being made.
                (3) The process and anticipated timeline for the use of such
            contribution under the authorities specified in subsection (a).
                (4) Any other condition or limitation placed on the
            contribution by the foreign government making the contribution.

        (e) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  Annual Report.--Not
    later than March 1, 2026, and March 1 of each year thereafter through
    2030, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of
    Congress a report on any funds accepted or expended under this section
    during the preceding calendar year, including the following:
                (1) An identification of the foreign government or
            governments involved from which contributions were received.
                (2) For each foreign government--
                        (A) the amount of funds, equipment, or type of
                    services provided by the foreign government; and
                        (B) the amount of any remaining unobligated balance
                    or accepted equipment remaining in United States
                    inventory.
                (3) A description of the purpose of such contributions were
            provided.
                (4) A description of any written agreement entered into with
            a country under this section, including the date on which the
            agreement was signed.

        (f) Submission of Instruments.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. President.>>  In general.--Not later
            than 30 days after the signature, conclusion, or other
            finalization of any non-binding instrument related to the
            implementation of this section, the

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            President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
            the text of such agreement or instrument.
                (2) Non-duplication of efforts; rule of construction.--To
            the extent the text of a non-binding instrument is submitted to
            the appropriate committees of Congress pursuant to paragraph
            (1), such text shall not be required to be submitted to Congress
            pursuant to section 112b(a)(1)(A)(ii) of title 1, United States
            Code. Paragraph (1) may not be construed to relieve the
            executive branch of any other requirement of section 112b of
            title 1, United States Code, or any other provision of law.
                (3) Definitions.--
                        (A) The term ``text'', with respect to a non-binding
                    instrument, includes--
                              (i) any annex, appendix, codicil, side
                          agreement, side letter, or any document of similar
                          purpose or function to the aforementioned,
                          regardless of the title of the document, that is
                          entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction
                          with the non-binding instrument; and
                              (ii) any implementing agreement or
                          arrangement, or any document of similar purpose or
                          function to the aforementioned, regardless of the
                          title of the document, that is entered into
                          contemporaneously and in conjunction with the non-
                          binding instrument.
                        (B) The term ``contemporaneously and in conjunction
                    with''--
                              (i) shall be construed liberally; and
                              (ii) may not be interpreted to require any
                          action to have occurred simultaneously or on the
                          same day.

        (g) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
            Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
            House of Representatives.

        (h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
    as circumventing the applicable requirements of the Arms Export Control
    Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).
        (i) Termination.--The authority provided by this section shall
    terminate on December 31, 2029.
    SEC. 1209. <<NOTE: Time period. 10 USC 321 note.>>  TEMPORARY
                              AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO
                              MILITARY FORCES OR NATIONAL SECURITY
                              FORCES OF COSTA RICA AND PANAMA.

        In conducting training with friendly foreign countries under section
    321 of title 10, United States Code, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2)
    of that section, beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and
    ending on December 31, 2030, the general purpose forces of the United
    States Armed Forces may train with the military forces or national
    security forces of the following countries:
                (1) Costa Rica.
                (2) Panama.

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    SEC. 1210. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE FOR
                              FOREIGN MILITARY SALES.

        (a) Study and Report.--
                (1) Study.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to
            enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization or federally
            funded research and development center to study--
                        (A) the feasibility and advisability of establishing
                    a contracting capacity that is specific to the execution
                    of contracts for foreign military sales; and
                        (B) the feasibility and advisability of establishing
                    a dedicated contracting capacity to directly support
                    foreign military sales contracting activities.
                (2) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary
            shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
            that contains--
                        (A) the results of the study required by paragraph
                    (1); and
                        (B) any comments of the Secretary with respect to
                    the study.

        (b) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2761 note.>>  Foreign Military Sales Continuous
    Process Improvement Board.--
                (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
            a Foreign Military Sales Continuous Process Improvement Board
            (in this section referred to as the ``Board'') to serve as an
            enduring governance structure within the Department of Defense
            that reports to the Secretary on matters relating to the foreign
            military sales process so as to enhance accountability and
            continuous improvement within the Department, including the
            objectives of--
                        (A) improving the understanding, among officials of
                    the Department, of ally and partner requirements;
                        (B) enabling efficient reviews for release of
                    technology;
                        (C) providing ally and partner countries with
                    relevant priority equipment;
                        (D) accelerating acquisition and contracting
                    support;
                        (E) expanding the capacity of the defense industrial
                    base;
                        (F) working with other departments and agencies to
                    promote broad United States Government support; and
                        (G) any other matters determined by the Secretary to
                    be relevant to the Board.
                (2) Membership.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer
            than seven members, each of whom shall have expertise in
            security cooperation, security assistance, defense acquisition,
            business process reform, or any disciplines the Secretary
            determines to be important to the functioning of the Board.
                (3) Sunset.--This subsection shall terminate on December 31,
            2030.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``defense acquisition workforce'' means the
            Department of Defense acquisition workforce described in chapter
            87 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an
            organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
            Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of
            such Code

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                (3) The term ``security cooperation workforce'' has the
            meaning given the term in section 384 of title 10, United States
            Code.

                     Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel

    SEC. 1211. <<NOTE: 22 USC 8602 note.>>  STATEMENT OF POLICY
                              ENSURING ISRAEL'S DEFENSE.

        It is the policy of the United States to work with Israel to ensure
    adequate stocks of interceptors and weapons system components to defend
    Israel against air and missile threats from Iran and Iranian military
    proxies, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and the Palestinian
    Islamic Jihad, if the transfer of such interceptors and weapons system
    components are in the national security interests of the United States.
    SEC. 1212. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-TUNNEL
                              COOPERATION.

        Subsection (a)(1) of section 1279 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended,
    in the first sentence, by striking ``detect, map, and neutralize
    underground tunnels'' and inserting ``detect, map, maneuver in, and
    neutralize underground tunnels''.
    SEC. 1213. REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT SUBTERRANEAN WARFARE MILITARY
                              EXERCISES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>>  Exercises Required.--Beginning on
    January 1 of the year that begins after the date of the enactment of
    this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require the United States
    Central Command or other relevant commands, units, or organizations of
    the United States military services, as the Secretary determines
    appropriate, to conduct military exercises that--
                (1) occur not fewer than once in a calendar year;
                (2) shall include invitations for the armed forces of
            Israel, provided that the Government of Israel consents to the
            participation of its forces in such exercises;
                (3) may include invitations for the armed forces of other
            allies and partners of the United States to take part in the
            exercises;
                (4) seek to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness
            of the United States military services, the armed forces of
            Israel, and the armed forces of other allies and partners of the
            United States in coalition operations; and
                (5) shall include, if available resources permit, the
            following activities--
                        (A) practicing or simulating locating subterranean
                    tunnel entrances and exits;
                        (B) practicing infiltrating and mapping subterranean
                    tunnels;
                        (C) practicing maneuvering within subterranean
                    tunnels of varying sizes; and
                        (D) practicing neutralizing or demolishing
                    subterranean tunnels.

        (b) Sunset.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall terminate on
    December 31 of the year described in subsection (a).

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    SEC. 1214. <<NOTE: 22 USC 8606 note.>>  STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON
                              DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL PRIORITIES BETWEEN
                              THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.

        The Secretary of Defense shall seek to establish a partnership
    between the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense and
    appropriate counterparts of Israel in order to--
                (1) enhance market opportunities for United States-based and
            Israeli-based defense technology companies;
                (2) increase interoperability through dual-use and emerging
            technologies;
                (3) counter Iran and Iran-aligned adversarial proxy group
            development of dual-use defense technologies; and
                (4) in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of
            the Israeli ministry of defense--
                        (A) enable coordination on defense industrial
                    priorities;
                        (B) streamline emerging defense technology research
                    and development;
                        (C) create more pathways to market for defense
                    technology startups;
                        (D) collaborate on the development of dual-use
                    defense capabilities through coordination; and
                        (E) leverage other private capital, equity or
                    venture funding opportunities to augment government
                    funds for technology deployment or scaling.
    SEC. 1215. <<NOTE: 22 USC 8606 note.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
                              BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL FOR
                              MILITARY TRAUMA EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of State, may establish a joint education and training program
    with appropriate personnel of the Medical Corps of the Israel Defense
    Forces.
        (b) Education and Training Activities.--The joint program authorized
    by subsection (a) may include the following activities between personnel
    of the United States military health system and the Medical Corps of the
    Israel Defense Forces:
                (1) Dialogue on best practices for general trauma care, with
            a focus on amputation and amputee care, including the following
            elements of amputee care:
                        (A) Use of prosthetics.
                        (B) Wound care.
                        (C) Rehabilitative therapy.
                        (D) Family counseling.
                        (E) Mental health therapy.
                (2) Training and support on trauma care, including
            amputation and amputee care.
                (3) Conducting relevant joint conferences and exchanges of
            military medical professionals.
                (4) Opportunities for personnel to attend classes offered on
            best practices for trauma and amputee rehabilitation.
                (5) Any other relevant amputee care educational activity
            that the Secretary of Defense and appropriate officials from the
            Israel Defense Forces determine appropriate.

        (c) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out the joint program
    authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the
    authorities under chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
    applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary.

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            Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East

    SEC. 1221. <<NOTE: 10 USC 311 note.>>  KEY PARTNERS FOR MIDDLE
                              EAST REGIONAL INTEGRATION MILITARY
                              SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, using existing
    authorities, including section 311 of title 10, United States Code, as
    applicable, and in consultation with the Secretary of State and the head
    of any other Federal agency the Secretary of Defense determines
    appropriate, shall design and implement a foreign military officer
    subject matter expert exchange program to be known as the ``Middle East
    Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program''
    (referred to in this section as the ``exchange program'').
        (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the exchange program shall be to
    facilitate interaction, cultural exchange, and mutual learning of
    members of participating militaries in support of Middle East regional
    integration in order to deepen and expand such integration.
        (c) Membership.--
                (1) Composition.--The exchange program shall be composed of
            members of the armed forces of participating militaries in
            support of Middle East regional integration and members of the
            Armed Forces of the United States.
                (2) Subject matter.--
                        (A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
                    select exchange program participants with a wide range
                    of experiences collectively covering the tactical,
                    operational, and strategic levels.
                        (B) Participant pay grade levels.--The Secretary of
                    Defense shall include in the exchange program
                    participants at each of the following military pay
                    grades, or equivalent foreign military pay grades:
                              (i) E-7 through E-9.
                              (ii) CW-3 through CW-5.
                              (iii) O-3 through O-9.
                              (iv) Such other pay grade levels at the
                          discretion of the Secretary of Defense.
                        (C) Expertise.--Each participant in the exchange
                    program shall have expertise in one or more of the
                    following subject matter areas:
                              (i) Strategic doctrine.
                              (ii) Defense planning.
                              (iii) Civilian and military relations.
                              (iv) Military law.
                              (v) Public affairs.
                              (vi) Civil affairs.
                              (vii) Military budgeting and acquisitions.
                              (viii) Integrated air and missile defense.
                              (ix) Integrated maritime domain awareness and
                          interdiction.
                              (x) Cyber resilience and defense.
                              (xi) Counterterrorism.
                              (xii) Defense information sharing.
                              (xiii) Any other subject matter area that the
                          Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate.

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        (d) Exchange Program Content.--The exchange program--
                (1) shall include learning modalities and methods, as
            determined by the Exchange Program Coordinator;
                (2) may include separate agendas and experiences for
            participants in order to--
                        (A) facilitate interaction on particular topics;
                        (B) cater to participant backgrounds or rank levels;
                    or
                        (C) achieve other pedagogical ends as determined by
                    the Exchange Program Coordinator; and
                (3) may include discussion, comparison, and information
            regarding the development of--
                        (A) defense doctrine;
                        (B) exercise development;
                        (C) budget planning;
                        (D) military law and law of armed conflict;
                        (E) military cooperation with civilian agencies;
                        (F) standard operating procedures;
                        (G) operational plans and the operational art;
                        (H) gaps and opportunities for improvement in
                    existing procedures and plans;
                        (I) existing technical challenges;
                        (J) emerging technical challenges;
                        (K) the current and future threat environment;
                        (L) trust and capacity for multilateral sharing of
                    information;
                        (M) additional mechanisms and ideas for integrated
                    cooperation;
                        (N) ways to promote the meaningful participation of
                    women in matters of peace and security; and
                        (O) other content, as appropriate, developed to
                    advance integration and tactical, operational, and
                    strategic proficiency.

        (e) Meetings.--Participants in the exchange program shall meet in
    person not less frequently than quarterly.
        (f) Exchange Program Coordinator.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Designation.>>  In general.--The Secretary of
            Defense shall designate an Exchange Program Coordinator, who
            shall be assigned to a Department of Defense School, to oversee
            the exchange program.
                (2) Duties.--The Exchange Program Coordinator shall--
                        (A) design the exchange program;
                        (B) ensure that the exchange program complies with
                    the requirements of this section;
                        (C) provide to the Secretary of Defense reports on
                    developments, insights, and progress of the exchange
                    program; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  notify the Secretary of
                    Defense of any failure of the exchange program to comply
                    with the in-person requirements of subsection (e).
                (3) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  Notification to congress.--Not later
            than 15 days after receiving a notification under paragraph
            (2)(D), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee
            on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
            Services of the House of Representatives a report describing--
                        (A) the reasons an in-person meeting did not occur
                    during such quarter; and

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                        (B) any measures taken to ensure that an in-person
                    meeting occurs during the following quarter.

        (g) Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In general.--Not later than 1
            year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
            thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
            the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign
            Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and
            the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives
            a report that includes--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Summary. Time period.>>  a summary of
                    the activities of the exchange program during the prior
                    year, including--
                              (i) the countries participating;
                              (ii) the subject matter covered;
                              (iii) developments, insights, and progress
                          achieved through the program; and
                              (iv) any new topics added to the exchange as
                          well as a justification for adding the new topic;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  an assessment of the
                    effectiveness of the exchange program; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  recommendations on
                    further improvements to the exchange program.
                (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
            annex.

        (h) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Department of defense school.--The term ``Department of
            Defense school'' means any institution listed in section 1595(c)
            or section 2162(d) of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) Participating militaries in support of middle east
            regional integration.--The term ``participating militaries in
            support of Middle East regional integration'' means military
            allies and partner forces of the United States working to
            advance regional integration in the Middle East.
    SEC. 1222. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY
                              POWER OF IRAN.

        (a) Matters to Be Included.--Subsection (b) of section 1245 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (10 U.S.C. 113
    note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end and inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and'';
                        (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and
                    (D), as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively;
                    and
                        (D) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
                    following subparagraph:
                        ``(B) any adjustments to the use of proxy forces by
                    Iran;'';
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``an analysis
                    of'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting after
                    ``military doctrine'' the following: ``, including
                    Iranian anti-access or area denial and other maritime
                    harassment capabilities'';
                (3) in paragraph (3)--

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                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Iranian
                    Revolutionary Guard'' and inserting ``Islamic
                    Revolutionary Guard'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (J), by striking the period at
                    the end and inserting ``; and'';
                        (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (J)
                    as subparagraphs (F) through (K), respectively; and
                        (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the
                    following subparagraph:
                        ``(E) the role of Iran in supporting, facilitating,
                    directing, or conducting attacks on United States forces
                    in the region;'';
                (4) in paragraph (4)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and storage
                    sites;'' and inserting ``, storage, and production
                    sites;'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``an
                    intermediate-range ballistic missile or'' after
                    ``develop and field''; and
                        (C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``; and'' at
                    the end and inserting ``and the exportation of Iranian
                    drones to the Middle East and Europe; and'';
                (5) in paragraph (12), by striking ``(9)'' and inserting
            ``(12)'';
                (6) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (12) as
            paragraphs (10) through (13), respectively;
                (7) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
                ``(9) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of the use of
            civilians by groups supported by Iran to shield military
            objectives from attack, including groups such as--
                        ``(A) Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis; and
                        ``(B) the Special Groups in Iraq.''; and
                (8) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(14) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of the manner
            and extent to which the advances or improvements in the
            capabilities of Iran's conventional and unconventional forces
            described in this section have affected Israel's qualitative
            military edge during the preceding year.''.

        (b) Definitions.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``Iranian'' and
            inserting ``Islamic'';
                (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(bb), by inserting ``or its
            regional interests'' before the period at the end; and
                (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``capable of flights less
            than 500 kilometers.''.

        (c) Termination.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
    striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
    SEC. 1223. MODIFICATION OF REPORT ON THE MILITARY CAPABILITIES OF
                              IRAN AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

        Section 1227 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) <<NOTE: 135 Stat. 1972.>>  is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A)--
                                        (I) by inserting ``all branches of''
                                    before ``the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
                                    Corps''; and
                                        (II) by inserting ``including''
                                    before ``the Quds Force''; and

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                              (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, and
                          technologies as described in the Missile
                          Technology Control Regime'' before ``,
                          including''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end
                          before the period the following: ``, and on the
                          proliferation, procurement, and production
                          networks of Iran's drone program'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (F), by adding at the end
                          before the period the following: ``, and the
                          effect of its expiration on these Iranian
                          proliferation activities'';
                              (iii) in subparagraph (H)--
                                        (I) in clause (ii), by inserting ``,
                                    and any of their precursors,'' after
                                    ``narcotics'';
                                        (II) in clause (iv), by inserting
                                    ``and the Ministry of Intelligence and
                                    Security (MOIS)'' after ``IRGC''; and
                                        (III) in clause (v), by adding at
                                    the end before the period the following:
                                    ``and MOIS''; and
                              (iv) in subparagraph (I)--
                                        (I) by inserting ``and MOIS agents''
                                    after ``operatives''; and
                                        (II) by adding at the end before the
                                    period the following: ``, including
                                    disinformation operations, recruitment
                                    of local assets, and targeting United
                                    States nationals and foreign
                                    dissidents''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  by inserting ``and
                    annually thereafter for a period not to exceed 2 years''
                    after ``2024''; and
                        (B) by striking ``in June 2022'' inserting ``on the
                    day after the previous report was submitted''.
    SEC. 1224. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FUNDING TO IRANIAN ENTITIES.

        (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to
    the Department of Defense or otherwise made available by this Act may be
    made available, directly or indirectly, to--
                (1) the Government of Iran;
                (2) any person owned or controlled by the Government of
            Iran;
                (3) any person that is on the List of Specially Designated
            Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of
            Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and the
            property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant
            to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; or
                (4) any person owned or controlled by a person described in
            paragraph (3).

        (b) Exception for Intelligence Activities.--The prohibition under
    subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the
    reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of
    1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence activities
    of the United States.
    SEC. 1225. NOTIFICATION RELATING TO ARMS TRAFFICKING BY IRAN.

        (a) Congressional Notification.--

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                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In general.--Not later than 30 days
            after any identified transfer of weapons, ammunition, or
            component parts by the Islamic Republic of Iran to a terrorist
            proxy group or state actor outside the territory of Iran, the
            Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense
            committees with the notification described in paragraph (2).
                (2) Notification described.--The notification described in
            this paragraph is a notification that includes the following:
                        (A) An identification of--
                              (i) the type and quantity of weapons,
                          ammunition, or component parts transferred by the
                          Islamic Republic of Iran to a terrorist proxy
                          group or state actor outside the territory of
                          Iran;
                              (ii) the intended destination and recipient of
                          such transfer; and
                              (iii) the mode of transportation of such
                          transfer.
                        (B) The status of such transfer at the time of the
                    notification.
                        (C) A description of actions taken or planned to be
                    taken by the United States Armed Forces or the military
                    forces of partner countries to expose, deter, disrupt,
                    or interdict such transfer, and the authorities under
                    which such actions may be taken.

        (b) Weapons, Ammunition, or Component Parts Defined.--The term
    ``weapons, ammunition, or component parts'' means--
                (1) conventional arms, such as firearms, artillery, and
            armored vehicles;
                (2) missiles, rockets, unmanned aerial systems, and other
            explosive ordnance;
                (3) military aircraft;
                (4) naval vessels and equipment related to such vessels;
                (5) chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons
            and the delivery systems of such weapons; and
                (6) the component parts of any item described in any of
            paragraphs (1) through (5).

        (c) Termination.--This section shall cease to have effect on the
    date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 1226. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  ASSESSMENT AND PLAN WITH RESPECT
                              TO EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO KURDISH
                              PESHMERGA FORCES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter, the Secretary of
    Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees--
                (1) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  a report that assesses whether
            equipment provided under section 1236 of the Carl Levin and
            Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) and
            designated for Kurdish Peshmerga forces is being provided in a
            timely manner; and
                (2) a plan for resolving any delay of such equipment
            intended for Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

        (b) Notification Relating to Plan of Action.--Not later than 120
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 120 days
    thereafter until the plan of action required by section 1266 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

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    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is developed and
    implemented, the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional
    defense committees of the reasons for the delay in developing and
    implementing the plan.
        (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in the section may be construed
    as overturning or otherwise impeding United States policies toward Iraq.
        (d) Termination.--Subsection (a) shall cease to have effect
    beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of
    this Act.
    SEC. 1227. <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR
                              REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COALITION
                              NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED
                              STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.

        (a) Extension.--Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122
    Stat. 393) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
    ``beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024, for
    overseas contingency operations'' and inserting ``beginning on October
    1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025''.
        (b) Modification to Limitations.--Subsection (d)(1) of such section
    is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on
    December 31, 2024, may not exceed $15,000,000'' and inserting
    ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025, may not
    exceed $75,000,000''.
    SEC. 1228. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SECURITY BRIEFINGS ON
                              AFGHANISTAN.

        Section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1934) is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time period. Termination date.>>  in
            subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than January 15, 2022,
            and every 90 days thereafter through December 31, 2025,'' and
            inserting ``Not later than January 15, 2025, and every 120 days
            thereafter through December 31, 2026,''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph
                    (12); and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following
                    new paragraph:
                ``(11) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  The extent to which the
            Department of Defense is tracking and monitoring the equipment
            the Taliban recovered from the Afghan National Security Forces,
            an assessment of how such equipment being used by the Taliban,
            and the operational readiness of such equipment.''.
    SEC. 1229. NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING TERRORIST GROUPS IN
                              AFGHANISTAN.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessments.>>  In General.--Not later than 30
    days after the Secretary of Defense identifies any new training facility
    in Afghanistan that is operated or staffed by al-Qaeda, ISIS Khorasan,
    or any other United States-designated terrorist organization, or at
    which members of any such terrorist organization receive training, the
    Secretary shall provide the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives with a notification that includes the
    following:
                (1) A description of the location of the training facility.

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                (2) An identification of the one or more terrorist groups
            operating, staffing, or being trained at the facility.
                (3) An assessment of the purpose of the facility.
                (4) An assessment as to whether the Taliban has provided any
            support to the facility, or whether the Taliban is taking action
            to close the facility consistent with its obligations under the
            February 29, 2020, United States-Taliban agreement.
                (5) An assessment as to whether there is a risk that the
            facility is being used to plan or train for a terrorist attack
            outside Afghanistan.

        (b) Form.--Each notification required by subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
        (c) Sunset.--The notification requirement under subsection (a) shall
    terminate on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment
    of this Act.
    SEC. 1230. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND
                              ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY
                              COOPERATION IN IRAQ.

        (a) Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (c) of section 1215 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 U.S.C. 113
    note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal
    year 2025''.
        (b) Source of Funds.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
    striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2025''.
    SEC. 1231. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
                              ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE
                              OF IRAQ AND SYRIA.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 1236 of the Carl Levin
    and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended in the
    matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and
    inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
        (b) Funding.--Subsection (g) of such section is amended by striking
    ``fiscal year 2024, there are authorized to be appropriated
    $241,950,000'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2025, there are authorized to
    be appropriated $380,758,349.''.
        (c) Waiver Authority.--Subsection (o)(6) of such section is amended
    by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
    SEC. 1232. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED
                              SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.

        Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-
    291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December
            31, 2025''; and
                (2) in subsection (l)(3)(E), by striking ``December 31,
            2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.

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    SEC. 1233. <<NOTE: Syria.>>  STATEMENT OF POLICY ON RECOGNITION OF
                              THE ASSAD REGIME.

        It is the policy of the United States not to recognize or normalize
    relations with any government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad
    due to the Assad regime's ongoing crimes against the Syrian people.

              TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia

    Sec. 1301. Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special
               Operations Headquarters.
    Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of training for Eastern European
               national security forces in the course of multilateral
               exercises.
    Sec. 1303. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
               sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
               recognized territory of Ukraine.
    Sec. 1304. Prohibition on New START Treaty information sharing.

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

    Sec. 1311. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
               the Indo-Pacific region.
    Sec. 1312. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.
    Sec. 1313. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
    Sec. 1314. Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program.

                     Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan

    Sec. 1321. Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of defense
               articles and defense services to Taiwan.
    Sec. 1322. Establishment of program between the United States and Taiwan
               for military trauma care.
    Sec. 1323. Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
    Sec. 1324. Sense of Congress regarding invitation to Taiwan to Rim of
               the Pacific exercise.

              Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan

    Sec. 1331. Definitions.
    Sec. 1332. Sense of Congress.
    Sec. 1333. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Cooperation.
    Sec. 1334. Assessment of Potential for Cooperation with Japan on AUKUS
               Pillar Two.

                    Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia

    Sec. 1341. Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds for
               Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.
    Sec. 1342. Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account
               for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.
    Sec. 1343. Plan for establishment of a joint force headquarters in
               Japan.
    Sec. 1344. Plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen
               United States extended deterrence commitments to the Republic
               of Korea.
    Sec. 1345. Plan and annual report relating to trilateral defense
               cooperation with Japan and the Republic of Korea.
    Sec. 1346. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
               companies operating in the United States.
    Sec. 1347. Strategy to address malign activities by the People's
               Liberation Army.

                Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia

    SEC. 1301. MODIFICATIONS TO NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
                              SPECIAL OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2350r of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--

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                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2350a.>>  in the section heading,
            by striking ``Special Operations Headquarters'' and inserting
            ``Allied Special Operations Forces Command'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$55,000,000''; and
                (3) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1), by striking ``Special Operations Headquarters'' and
            inserting ``Allied Special Operations Forces Command''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2350r note.>>  References.--Any reference to the
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Headquarters or
    NATO Special Operations Headquarters in any law, regulation, map,
    document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to
    be a reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Special
    Operations Forces Command.
    SEC. 1302. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR EASTERN
                              EUROPEAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE
                              COURSE OF MULTILATERAL EXERCISES.

        Section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end the following
            new subparagraph:
                        ``(D) The Republic of Cyprus.''; and
                (2) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2026''
            each place it appears and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
    SEC. 1303. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
                              RELATING TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN
                              FEDERATION OVER INTERNATIONALLY
                              RECOGNIZED TERRITORY OF UKRAINE.

         Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-236; 136 Stat.
    2847) is amended by striking ``or 2024'' and inserting ``, 2024, or
    2025''.
    SEC. 1304. PROHIBITION ON NEW START TREATY INFORMATION SHARING.

        (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the
    Department of Defense may be used to provide the Russian Federation with
    notifications, biannual data exchange, inspection activities, or
    telemetric activities as required by the New START Treaty.
        (b) <<NOTE: Certification.>>  Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense,
    with concurrence from the Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition
    in subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary of Defense
    certifies to the appropriate congressional committees in writing, that--
                (1) it is in the national security interest of the United
            States to unilaterally provide notifications, biannual data
            exchange, inspection activities, or telemetric information to
            the Russian Federation; or
                (2) the Russian Federation is providing similar information
            to the United States as required by the New START Treaty.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--

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                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
                    Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
                (2) the term ``New START Treaty'' 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.

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

    SEC. 1311. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS
                              IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

        It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should
    continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and
    partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the comparative
    advantage of the United States in strategic competition with the
    People's Republic of China, including by--
                (1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the
            Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United
            States of America and Japan, signed at Washington, January 19,
            1960, including by developing advanced military capabilities,
            upgrading command and control relationships, fostering
            interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of
            information and intelligence;
                (2) reinforcing the United States alliance with the Republic
            of Korea, including by maintaining the presence of approximately
            28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to the
            Republic of Korea, enhancing mutual defense base cooperation,
            and affirming the United States extended deterrence commitment
            using the full range of United States defense capabilities,
            consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United
            States and the Republic of Korea, signed at Washington, October
            1, 1953, in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and
            stable Korean Peninsula;
                (3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with
            Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between
            Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America, signed
            at San Francisco, September, 1951, and through the partnership
            among Australia, the United Kingdom, and United States (commonly
            known as ``AUKUS'')--
                        (A) to advance shared security objectives;
                        (B) to accelerate the fielding of advanced military
                    capabilities; and
                        (C) to build the capacity of emerging partners;
                (4) advancing United States alliances with the Philippines
            and Thailand and United States partnerships with other partners
            in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance
            maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and territorial
            integrity, leverage technology and promote innovation, and
            support an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional
            architecture;

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                (5) broadening United States engagement with India,
            including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue--
                        (A) to advance the shared objective of a free and
                    open Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and
                    multilateral engagements and participation in military
                    exercises, expanded defense trade, and collaboration on
                    humanitarian aid and disaster response; and
                        (B) to enable greater cooperation on maritime
                    security;
                (6) strengthening the United States partnership with Taiwan,
            consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan Relations Act
            (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), and the Six
            Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan's defensive
            capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations;
                (7) reinforcing the status of the Republic of Singapore as a
            Major Security Cooperation Partner of the United States and
            continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation
            between the military forces of the Republic of Singapore and the
            United States Armed Forces, including through participation in
            combined exercises and training;
                (8) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the
            Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and
            other Pacific island countries, with the goal of strengthening
            regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern,
            including protecting fisheries from illegal, unreported, and
            unregulated fishing;
                (9) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
            and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic
            Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared
            vision for the region that is principled, long-term, and
            anchored in democratic resilience; and
                (10) investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities
            in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
            Command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral
            relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other
            international fora to uphold global security and shared
            principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free
            and open Indo-Pacific region.
    SEC. 1312. MODIFICATION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY
                              INITIATIVE.

        Section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and
            (B) and inserting the following:
                        ``(A) to provide assistance to--
                              ``(i) the national military or other security
                          forces of any such country that has among its
                          functional responsibilities a maritime security
                          mission; and
                              ``(ii) any other national-level governmental
                          organization of such a country that has among its
                          functional responsibilities a maritime domain
                          awareness mission, for purposes of helping to
                          achieve the maritime domain awareness objectives
                          of such country if such assistance directly
                          contributes to the integration of a maritime
                          domain awareness activity with the national
                          military or other security forces described in
                          clause (i); and

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                        ``(B) to provide training to--
                              ``(i) ministry, agency, and headquarters-level
                          organizations for such forces; or
                              ``(ii) other national-level governmental
                          organizations described in paragraph (A)(ii).'';
                          and
                (2) in subsection (h)(1)(A), by inserting ``or national-
            level governmental organization'' after ``unit or units''.
    SEC. 1313. <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF
                              PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M.
    (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
    (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2024'' and inserting ``the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''; and
                (2) by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal
            year 2025''.

        (b) Report.--Subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section is amended by
    striking ``fiscal years 2025 and 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years
    2026 and 2027''.
        (c) Plan Required.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended by
    striking ``fiscal years 2025 and 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years
    2026 and 2027''.
    SEC. 1314. <<NOTE: 10 USC 311 note.>>  INDO-PACIFIC EXTENDED
                              DETERRENCE EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM.

        (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, using the authorities
    provided in chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
    applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary, may
    establish a pilot program, including an international defense personnel
    exchange program, to support the education of covered personnel in--
                (1) matters relating to nuclear deterrence, nuclear
            strategy, and nuclear defense strategy; and
                (2) any other matter the Secretary considers important to
            strengthening extended nuclear deterrence of--
                        (A) threats to United States allies posed by major-
                    power competitors; and
                        (B) any other persistent nuclear threat identified
                    in the 2022 National Defense Strategy published pursuant
                    to section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.

        (b) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Institutional Partnership.--The Secretary
    may enter into an agreement with an existing university-affiliated
    research center or an institution of higher education with recognized
    subject matter expertise in nuclear deterrence and related matters, and
    demonstrated relevant experience, for the purpose of developing a
    curriculum to reinforce extended deterrence through education of covered
    personnel in deterrence, nuclear strategy, conventional-nuclear
    integration, command and control, and related matters.

        (c) Termination Date.--The authority of the Secretary to carry out
    the pilot program under this section shall terminate on December 31,
    2027.
        (d) Covered Personnel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    personnel'' means--
                (1) an employee of the Department of Foreign Affairs and
            Trade, the Department of Defence, or equivalent component of the
            Government of Australia;

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                (2) an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
            Ministry of Defense, or equivalent component of the Government
            of Japan;
                (3) an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
            Ministry of National Defense, or equivalent component of the
            Government of the Republic of Korea;
                (4) a member of the military forces of Australia, Japan, or
            the Republic of Korea; and
                (5) any other official of the Government of Australia, the
            Government of Japan, or the Government of the Republic of Korea
            the Secretary considers important to the extended deterrence
            relationship with the United States.

                     Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan

    SEC. 1321. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER OF
                              DEFENSE ARTICLES AND DEFENSE SERVICES TO
                              TAIWAN.

        Paragraph (3) of section 1259A(b) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat.
    11685; 22 U.S.C. 3302 note) is amended to read as follows:
                ``(3) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1) may be
            submitted in classified form.''.
    SEC. 1322. <<NOTE: 22 USC 3302 note.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
                              BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN FOR
                              MILITARY TRAUMA CARE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of State, may establish a joint program on military trauma
    care with appropriate personnel of the military forces of Taiwan,
    consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.).
        (b) Activities.--The program authorized by subsection (a) may
    consist of the following activities between personnel of the United
    States military health system and the medical personnel of Taiwan's
    military forces related to general trauma care, amputation and amputee
    care, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and any
    other mental health condition associated with post-traumatic stress
    disorder or traumatic brain injuries:
                (1) Dialogue on best practices for general trauma care, with
            a focus on amputation and amputee care, including the following
            elements of amputee care:
                        (A) Use of prosthetics.
                        (B) Wound care.
                        (C) Rehabilitative therapy.
                        (D) Family counseling.
                        (E) Mental health therapy.
                (2) Training and support on trauma care, to include
            amputation and amputee care.
                (3) The conduct of relevant joint conferences and exchanges
            with military medical professionals.
                (4) Opportunities for personnel to attend classes on best
            practices for trauma and amputee rehabilitation.
                (5) Any other relevant military trauma care educational
            activities that the Secretary of Defense and appropriate
            officials from Taiwan's military forces determine appropriate.

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        (c) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out the joint program
    authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the
    authorities under chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
    applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary.
    SEC. 1323. <<NOTE: 22 USC 3302 note.>>  TAIWAN SECURITY
                              COOPERATION INITIATIVE.

        (a) Authority to Provide Assistance.--
                (1) In general.--Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act
            (22 U.S.C. 3301 et. seq.), the Secretary of Defense, with the
            concurrence of the Secretary of State, may provide, for the
            purpose described in paragraph (2), appropriate assistance as
            defined in subsection (b) to--
                        (A) the military, central government security
                    forces, and central government security agencies of
                    Taiwan; and
                        (B) civilian central government entities of Taiwan
                    that have among their functional responsibilities the
                    support of military and central government security
                    forces.
                (2) Purpose.--The purpose described in this paragraph is to
            enable Taiwan to maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities,
            including through one or more of the following:
                        (A) The capabilities of the military, central
                    government security forces, and central government
                    security agencies of Taiwan to defend against coercion
                    and aggression.
                        (B) The ability of the civilian central governmental
                    institutions of Taiwan to provide oversight and support,
                    ensure accountability of, or manage, such forces.

        (b) Appropriate Assistance Defined.--
                (1) For purposes of subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(1),
            the term ``appropriate assistance'' includes the following:
                        (A) Modifications to equipment provided by the
                    United States for exportability or technology security.
                        (B) Technology or services for effective end-use
                    monitoring.
                        (C) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
                    capabilities or support.
                        (D) Anti-armor capabilities.
                        (E) Radars.
                        (F) Manned and unmanned aerial capabilities.
                        (G) Defensive cyber capabilities.
                        (H) Long-range precision fires.
                        (I) Integrated air and missile defense systems.
                        (J) Anti-ship missiles.
                        (K) Electronic warfare and counter-electronic
                    warfare capabilities or support.
                        (L) Secure communications equipment and other
                    electronic protection systems.
                        (M) Undersea warfare capabilities.
                        (N) Survivable swarming maritime assets.
                        (O) Integrated air and missile defense systems or
                    capabilities.
                        (P) Mine and counter-mine capabilities.
                        (Q) Littoral-zone and coastal defense vessels.
                        (R) Coastal defense capabilities.
                        (S) Transportation capabilities.
                        (T) Command and control capabilities.
                        (U) Munitions.

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                        (V) Training for critical operations and as required
                    to maintain or employ systems and capabilities specified
                    in subparagraphs (B) through (U).
                (2) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of subsection (a)(1),
            the term ``appropriate assistance'' includes the following:
                        (A) Modifications to equipment provided by the
                    United States for exportability or technology security.
                        (B) Technology or services for effective end-use
                    monitoring.
                        (C) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
                    capabilities or support.
                        (D) Radars.
                        (E) Manned and unmanned aerial capabilities.
                        (F) Defensive cyber capabilities or support.
                        (G) Secure communications equipment and other
                    electronic protection systems.
                        (H) Transportation capabilities.
                        (I) Command and control capabilities.
                        (J) Training for critical operations and as required
                    to maintain or employ systems and capabilities specified
                    in subparagraphs (B) through (I).

        (c) Construction of Authorization.--Nothing in this section may be
    construed to constitute a specific statuary authorization for the
    introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into
    situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the
    circumstances.
        (d) Funding.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for
    fiscal year 2025 for the Department of Defense, not more than
    $300,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of subsection (a).
        (e) Additional Authority for Use of United States Inventory.--The
    Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,
    may, in such quantity as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate
    to achieve the purposes of subsection (a)(2)--
                (1) make available to the military, central government
            security forces, and central government security agencies of
            Taiwan defense articles from the United States inventory and
            defense services, and to recover or dispose of such defense
            articles; or
                (2) make available to the foreign military and national
            security forces and ministries of defense (or security agencies
            serving a similar defense function) of foreign partners defense
            articles to replenish comparable stocks that such governments
            have provided to the military, central government security
            forces, and central government security agencies of Taiwan.

        (f) Notification to Congress.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In general.--Not later than 15 days
            before providing assistance or support under subsection (a)(1)
            or (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
            committees of Congress a notice containing a description of the
            defense articles or defense services that will be provided.
                (2) Assistance or support provided under subsection
            (a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> .--A report under paragraph (1) with
            respect to the provision of assistance or support under
            subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:

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                        (A) An identification of the specific recipient of
                    the defense articles or defense services.
                        (B) Objectives of providing the defense articles or
                    defense services.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Cost.>>  The cost of providing the
                    defense articles or defense services.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Timeline.>>  The anticipated timeline
                    for delivery of the defense articles or defense
                    services.
                (3) Assistance or support provided under subsection
            (e) <<NOTE: Reports.>> .--A report under paragraph (1) with
            respect to the provision of assistance or support under
            subsection (e) shall include the following:
                        (A) An identification of the recipient foreign
                    country.
                        (B) A detailed description of the articles to be
                    provided, including the dollar value, origin, and
                    capabilities associated with the articles.
                        (C) A detailed description of the articles provided
                    to Taiwan to be replenished, including the dollar value,
                    origin, and capabilities associated with the articles.
                        (D) The impact on United States inventory and
                    readiness of transferring the articles.
                        (E) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of any
                    security, intellectual property, or end use monitoring
                    issues associated with transferring the articles.
                (4) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this
            subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign
                    Relations of the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
                    of the House of Representatives.

        (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
    as circumventing the applicable requirements of the Arms Export Control
    Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).
        (h) Termination.--The authority provided by this section shall
    terminate on December 31, 2029.
    SEC. 1324. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING INVITATION TO TAIWAN TO RIM
                              OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE.

        It is the sense of Congress that the naval forces of Taiwan may be
    invited to participate in the Rim of the Pacific exercise, as
    appropriate, conducted in 2025.

              Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan

    SEC. 1331. DEFINITIONS.

        In this subtitle:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
                    Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
                    Committee on Armed Services of the House of
                    Representatives.

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                (2) The term ``AUKUS official'' means a government official
            with responsibilities related to the implementation of the AUKUS
            partnership.
                (3) The term ``AUKUS partnership'' has the meaning given
            that term in section 1321 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act of Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401).
                (4) The term ``State AUKUS Coordinator'' means the senior
            advisor at the Department of State designated under section
            1331(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10411(a)(1)).
                (5) The term ``Defense AUKUS Coordinator'' means the senior
            civilian official of the Department of Defense designated under
            section 1332(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10412(a)).
                (6) The term ``Pillar Two'' has the meaning given that term
            in section 1321(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act
            of Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401(2)(B)).
                (7) The term ``United States Munitions List'' means the list
            set forth in part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations
            (or successor regulations).
    SEC. 1332. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

        It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the United States should continue to strengthen
            relationships and cooperation with allies in order to
            effectively counter the People's Republic of China;
                (2) the United States should capitalize on the technological
            advancements allies have made in order to deliver more advanced
            capabilities at speed and at scale to the United States military
            and the militaries of partner countries;
                (3) the historic announcement of the AUKUS partnership laid
            out a vision for future defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
            among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States;
                (4) Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership envisions
            cooperation on advanced technologies, including hypersonic
            capabilities, electronic warfare capabilities, cyber
            capabilities, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, and
            space capabilities;
                (5) trusted partners of the United States, the United
            Kingdom, and Australia, such as Japan, could benefit from and
            offer significant contributions to a range of projects related
            to Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership;
                (6) Japan is a treaty ally of the United States and a
            technologically advanced country with the world's third-largest
            economy;
                (7) in 2022, Australia signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement
            with Japan to facilitate reciprocal access and cooperation
            between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Australian
            Defence Force;
                (8) in 2023, the United Kingdom signed a Reciprocal Access
            Agreement with Japan to facilitate reciprocal access and
            cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the
            Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
            Ireland;
                (9) in 2014, Japan relaxed its post-war constraints on the
            export of non-lethal defense equipment, and in March 2024, Japan
            further refined that policy to allow for the export of

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            weapons to countries with which it has an agreement in place on
            defense equipment and technology transfers;
                (10) in 2013, Japan passed a secrecy law obligating
            government officials to protect diplomatic and defense
            information, and in February 2024, the Cabinet approved a bill
            creating a new security clearance system covering economic
            secrets; and
                (11) in April 2024, the United States, Australia, and the
            United Kingdom announced they would consider cooperating with
            Japan on advanced capability projects under Pillar Two of the
            AUKUS partnership.
    SEC. 1333. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  ENGAGEMENT WITH JAPAN ON AUKUS
                              PILLAR TWO COOPERATION.

        (a) Engagement Required.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the State AUKUS Coordinator and the
            Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall jointly engage directly, at a
            technical level, with the relevant stakeholders in the
            Government of Japan--
                        (A) to better understand the export control,
                    technology security, and cyber security policies of
                    Japan and the effects of the reforms the Government of
                    Japan has made to those policies since 2014;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  to determine
                    overlapping areas of interest and the potential for
                    cooperation with Australia, the United Kingdom, and the
                    United States on projects related to the AUKUS
                    partnership and other projects; and
                        (C) to identify areas in which the Government of
                    Japan might need to strengthen the export control,
                    technology security, and cyber security systems of Japan
                    in order to guard against export control violations,
                    cyber espionage, technology theft, or other related
                    issues in order to be a successful potential partner in
                    Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership.
                (2) Consultation with aukus officials.--In carrying out the
            engagement required by paragraph (1), the State AUKUS
            Coordinator and the Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall consult with
            relevant AUKUS officials from the United Kingdom and Australia.

        (b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
    the engagement required by subsection (a), the State AUKUS Coordinator
    and the Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall jointly brief the appropriate
    congressional committees on the following:
                (1) The findings of that engagement.
                (2) A strategy for follow-on engagement.
    SEC. 1334. <<NOTE: Reports.>>  ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL FOR
                              COOPERATION WITH JAPAN ON AUKUS PILLAR
                              TWO.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
    Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
    report assessing the potential for cooperation with Japan on Pillar Two
    of the AUKUS partnership, detailing the following:

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                (1) Projects the Government of Japan is engaged in related
            to the development of advanced defense capabilities under Pillar
            Two of the AUKUS partnership.
                (2) Areas of potential cooperation with Japan on advanced
            defense capabilities within and outside the scope of Pillar Two
            of the AUKUS partnership.
                (3) The Secretaries' assessment of the current export
            control, technology security, and cyber security systems of
            Japan, including--
                        (A) the procedures under those systems for
                    protecting classified and sensitive defense,
                    technological, diplomatic, and economic information;
                        (B) the effectiveness of those systems in protecting
                    such information; and
                        (C) such other matters as the Secretaries consider
                    appropriate.
                (4) Any reforms. regulations, and technical capabilities
            that the Secretary of State considers necessary for Japan to
            adopt before considering including Japan in the privileges
            provided under Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership.
                (5) Any recommendations regarding the scope and conditions
            of potential cooperation with Japan under Pillar Two of the
            AUKUS partnership.
                (6) A strategy and forum for communicating the potential
            benefits of and requirements for engaging in projects related to
            Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership with the Government of
            Japan.
                (7) Any views provided by AUKUS officials from the United
            Kingdom and Australia on issues relevant to the report, and a
            plan for cooperation with such officials on future engagement
            with the Government of Japan related to Pillar Two of the AUKUS
            partnership.

                    Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia

    SEC. 1341. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER
                              FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP.

        Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3955) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting
            ``$30,000,000''; and
                (2) by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal
            year 2025''.
    SEC. 1342. MODIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH VIETNAM TO
                              ACCOUNT FOR VIETNAMESE PERSONNEL MISSING
                              IN ACTION.

        Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
                (1) by striking the section heading and inserting ``vietnam
            wartime accounting initiative.'';
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Vietnamese personnel
            missing in action'' and inserting ``killed or missing Vietnamese
            persons from the Vietnam War (referred to in this section as
            `missing persons from the Vietnam War')'';

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                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``verification,''
                    after ``digitization,'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``conduct archival
                    research, investigations, and excavations'' and
                    inserting ``manage archival information and personal
                    data''; and
                        (C) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as
                    follows:
                ``(3) Supporting activities to build the capacity of Vietnam
            for locating, recovering, and conducting DNA analysis and
            identification of missing persons from the Vietnam War.
                ``(4) Increasing exchanges, training, and dialogue among
            veterans and families of missing persons from the Vietnam
            War.'';
                (4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
                (5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Designation of Lead Coordinating Office.--The Secretary shall
    designate an office within the Department of Defense to serve as the
    lead coordinating office for the program carried out under this
    section.''; and
                (6) in subsection (d), as redesignated, by striking
            ``October 1, 2026'' and inserting ``October 1, 2031''.
    SEC. 1343. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS IN
                              JAPAN.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Plan Required.--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 plan to
    reconstitute U.S. Forces Japan as a joint force headquarters consistent
    with the Joint Statement of the Security Consultative Committee released
    on July 28, 2024.

        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include a
    description of each of the following:
                (1) The operational chain of command of the joint force
            headquarters as it relates to--
                        (A) United States Indo-Pacific Command and the
                    component commands of United States Indo-Pacific
                    Command;
                        (B) the standing joint force headquarters required
                    by section 1087 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
                    263; 10 U.S.C. 161 note); and
                        (C) any United States military forces deployed to
                    Japan on a permanent, rotational, or temporary basis.
                (2) The manning and resourcing required for the
            establishment of such a joint force headquarters.
                (3) The mission and operational authorities that will be
            delegated to the joint force headquarters during peacetime,
            crisis, and conflict.
                (4) The relationship of the joint force headquarters with
            the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command,
            including coordination and decision-making mechanisms, necessary
            to enable seamless integration of operations and capabilities
            and allow for greater interoperability and planning between
            United States forces and Japanese forces in peacetime and during
            contingencies.

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                (5) The infrastructure required to support the joint force
            headquarters and milestones and timelines for the joint force
            headquarters to achieve initial operational capability and full
            operational capability.
                (6) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers
            appropriate.

        (c) Annual Report Required.--Not later than June 1, 2026, and
    annually thereafter until the joint force headquarters to be established
    reaches full operational capability, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report providing an
    update on progress toward achieving the milestones identified under
    subsection (b)(5) and any other matters the Secretary determines to be
    relevant.
    SEC. 1344. PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN
                              UNITED STATES EXTENDED DETERRENCE
                              COMMITMENTS TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Plan.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen
    United States extended deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea
    as identified in the December 16, 2023, Joint Press Statement on the
    United States-Republic of Korea Nuclear Consultative Group.

        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) A description of the resources, budget, and personnel
            needed to strengthen United States extended deterrence
            commitments to the Republic of Korea, including those related
            to--
                        (A) nuclear consultation processes between the
                    United States and the Republic of Korea in crises and
                    contingencies;
                        (B) nuclear and strategic planning between the
                    United States and the Republic of Korea;
                        (C) United States-Republic of Korea conventional and
                    nuclear integration;
                        (D) security and information-sharing protocols;
                        (E) exercises, simulations, training, and other
                    investment activities; and
                        (F) risk-reduction practices.
                (2) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers
            relevant.
    SEC. 1345. PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT RELATING TO TRILATERAL DEFENSE
                              COOPERATION WITH JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC
                              OF KOREA.

        (a) Plan.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary
            of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall
            submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to
            advance trilateral defense cooperation among the United States,
            Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
                (2) Elements.-- The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
            include the following:
                        (A) A description of the resources necessary to
                    advance trilateral defense cooperation among the United
                    States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, including with
                    respect to activities relating to--

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                              (i) trilateral communication mechanisms,
                          consultations, and senior leadership engagements;
                              (ii) ballistic missile defense, including
                          real-time information sharing;
                              (iii) trilateral exercises and other
                          activities under the multi-year trilateral
                          exercise plan agreed to by the United States,
                          Japan, and the Republic of Korea in August 2023;
                              (iv) the Trilateral Maritime Security
                          Cooperation Framework established by the United
                          States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in August
                          2023;
                              (v) countering malicious cyber and
                          disinformation activities; and
                              (vi) disaster relief and humanitarian
                          assistance activities.
                        (B) An identification of challenges to improving
                    such trilateral defense cooperation with respect to the
                    activities described in subparagraph (A).
                        (C) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
                    considers relevant.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  Annual Report.--Not
    later than March 1, 2026 and annually thereafter through 2029, the
    Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall
    submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on trilateral
    defense cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of
    Korea that includes, with respect to the activities described in
    subsection (a)(2)(A), a description of any such activities conducted
    during the preceding year.

        (c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
            Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
            House of Representatives.
    SEC. 1346. MODIFICATION OF PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY
                              COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED
                              STATES.

        Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    3965; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>>  in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``an explanation
                    of any entities deleted from such list with respect to a
                    prior list'' and inserting ``a justification for adding
                    any entities to the list and for deleting any entities
                    from a prior list'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) by striking ``Concurrent with'' and
                          inserting the following:
                        ``(A) In general.--Concurrent with''; and
                              (ii) by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(B) Inclusion.--The publication required by
                    subparagraph (A) shall include, for each entity included
                    in the unclassified portion of such list, the
                    justification for inclusion in such list.'';
                        (C) in paragraph (3)--

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                              (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
                          ``ongoing'' and inserting ``annual''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``on an ongoing basis'' and
                          inserting ``not less frequently than annually'';
                          and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) Language requirement.--The Secretary shall prepare the
            list required by paragraph (1) in English and in Mandarin
            Chinese. If the name of a Chinese military company included on
            the list is referred to by the Government of China in a language
            other than English or Mandarin Chinese, the Secretary shall also
            include on the list the name of that company in that
            language.'';
                (2) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as
                    paragraphs (2), (3), and (5), respectively;
                        (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
                    redesignated, the following:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  Affiliated with.--The term
            `affiliated with' means in close formal or informal
            association.'';
                        (C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and''
                          at the end;
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B)--
                                        (I) in clause (i), by amending
                                    subclause (I) to read as follows:
                              ``(I) directly or indirectly owned by,
                          controlled by, or beneficially owned by,
                          affiliated with, or in an official or unofficial
                          capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of,
                          the People's Liberation Army, Chinese military and
                          paramilitary elements, security forces, police,
                          law enforcement, border control, the People's
                          Armed Police, the Ministry of State Security
                          (MSS), or any other organization subordinate to
                          the Central Military Commission of the Chinese
                          Communist Party, the Chinese Ministry of Industry
                          and Information Technology (MIIT), the State-Owned
                          Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
                          of the State Council (SASAC), or the State
                          Administration of Science, Technology, and
                          Industry for National Defense (SASTIND); or''; and
                                        (II) in clause (ii), by striking the
                                    period at the end and inserting ``;
                                    and''; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(C) includes a wholly-owned or wholly-controlled
                    subsidiary or wholly-owned or wholly-controlled
                    affiliate of such an entity or any entity that owns in
                    the aggregate, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or
                    more of any entity or entities described in subparagraph
                    (B).'';
                        (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
                              (i) by amending subparagraphs (A) and (B) to
                          read as follows:
                        ``(A) Entities knowingly receiving assistance from
                    the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party
                    through science, technology, research, and industrial
                    efforts initiated, granted, or created by, or provided
                    under, or

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                    related to, the Chinese military industrial planning
                    apparatus, or in furtherance of Chinese military
                    industrial planning objectives, including selection or
                    designation as a `Single Champion', `Little Giant', or
                    any other successor selection or designation as an
                    enterprise associated with industrial planning or
                    military-civil fusion efforts.
                        ``(B) Entities managed, overseen, or supervised by,
                    otherwise under the control of, or affiliated with
                    (including by means of formal participation in research
                    partnerships and projects)--
                              ``(i) the Chinese Ministry of Industry and
                          Information Technology (MIIT);
                              ``(ii) the State-Owned Assets Supervision and
                          Administration Commission of the State Council
                          (SASAC);
                              ``(iii) the State Administration of Science,
                          Technology and Industry for National Defense
                          (SASTIND);
                              ``(iv) the Ministry of State Security (MSS);
                          or
                              ``(v) the People's Liberation Army.''; and
                              (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``such
                          as'' and inserting ``including'';
                        (E) by inserting after paragraph (3), as so
                    redesignated, the following:
                ``(4) Operating directly or indirectly in the united states
            or any of its territories and
            possessions. <<NOTE: Definition.>> --With respect to an entity,
            the term `operating directly or indirectly in the United States
            or any of its territories and possessions' includes an entity
            selling goods in, or receiving goods or services from, the
            United States or any of its territories or possessions,
            regardless of whether the entity has a physical presence in the
            United States.''; and
                        (F) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated--
                              (i) by inserting ``or intelligence'' after
                          ``security''; and
                              (ii) by adding at the end before the period
                          the following; ``, including other Chinese
                          military and paramilitary elements, security
                          forces, police, law enforcement, border control,
                          and the Ministry of State Security'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (d), as so amended, as
            subsection (g); and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

        ``(d) Defense Industrial Base Report.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  In
            general.--Not later than December 31, 2026, and biennially
            thereafter through December 31, 2031, the Secretary shall submit
            to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
            of Representatives a report on the status of Department of
            Defense procurement restrictions on entities included in the
            list described in subsection (b)(1).
                ``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
            include the following:
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: List.>>  A list of each entity
                    included in the list described in subsection (b)(1) that
                    is likely present in the United States defense
                    industrial base.
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Data.>>  Available unclassified data
                    on any such entity and its presence within the United
                    States defense industrial base.

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                        ``(C) A description of any update to policies or
                    procedures implemented to enforce procurement
                    restrictions on entities included in the list described
                    in subsection (b)(1).

        ``(e) Procedures for Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    establish such reasonable procedures as are necessary to implement the
    provisions of this section, including for obtaining information from
    outside entities relevant to the list described in subsection (b)(1) and
    procedures for removal of entities from the list described in subsection
    (b)(1).
        ``(f) Judicial Review.-- In any judicial review of a determination
    made under this section, if the determination was based on classified
    information (as defined in section 1(a) of the Classified Information
    Procedures Act) such information may be submitted to the reviewing court
    ex parte and in camera. This subsection does not confer or imply any
    right to judicial review.''.
    SEC. 1347. <<NOTE: China. 10 USC note prec. 421.>>  STRATEGY TO
                              ADDRESS MALIGN ACTIVITIES BY THE
                              PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--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 a transregional, multi-
    functional, and multi-domain strategy to coordinate activities among
    combatant commands for identifying and, if necessary and appropriate,
    addressing malign activities by the People's Liberation Army of the
    People's Republic of China.

        (b) <<NOTE: Designation.>>  Combatant Command Liaisons.--
    Concurrently with the submission of the strategy required by subsection
    (a), the Secretary shall designate, within each combatant command (other
    than the United States Indo-Pacific Command), an official liaison for
    coordinated transregional, multi-functional, and multi-domain efforts to
    address malign activities by the People's Liberation Army.

                         TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

                          Subtitle A--Military Programs

    Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
    Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
    Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
    Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
    Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.

                     Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

    Sec. 1411. Restoring the National Defense Stockpile.
    Sec. 1412. Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of
               projects that will increase availability of strategic and
               critical materials for acquisition for National Defense
               Stockpile.

                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of Joint
               Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
               Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell
               Health Care Center, Illinois.
    Sec. 1422. Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed
               Forces Retirement Home Advisory Council.
    Sec. 1423. Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed
               practitioners.
    Sec. 1424. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
               Home.

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                          Subtitle A--Military Programs

    SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    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.
    SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
    be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025 for
    expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and Munitions
    Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
        (b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a)
    are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and
    munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense
    Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521).
    SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-
                              WIDE.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of
    Defense for fiscal year 2025 for expenses, not otherwise provided for,
    for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as
    specified in the funding table in section 4501.
    SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of
    Defense for fiscal year 2025 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.
    SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    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.

                     Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

    SEC. 1411. RESTORING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Plan to Fully Fund Existing National
    Defense Stockpile Requirements.--Not later than April 15, 2025, the
    Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a plan that includes the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>>  An identification of the
            strategic and critical materials for which there is a shortfall
            in the National Defense Stockpile, as determined by the
            Secretary, and the estimated cost of resolving such shortfalls.
                (2) A plan for resolving the shortfalls identified under
            paragraph (1) and to avoid any future shortfall in the National
            Defense Stockpile--

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                        (A) with respect to the military and industrial
                    needs of the United States during a national emergency,
                    not later than December 31, 2027; and
                        (B) with respect to the essential civilian needs of
                    the United States during a national emergency, not later
                    than December 31, 2029.
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  A description of the additional
            funds that would be necessary to resolve the shortfalls
            identified under paragraph (1) if the National Defense Stockpile
            was required to meet the national defense needs of the United
            States for a period of--
                        (A) not less than two years during a national
                    emergency; and
                        (B) not less than three years during a national
                    emergency.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``national emergency'' has the meaning given
            such term under section 12 of the Strategic and Critical
            Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).
                (2) The term ``strategic and critical materials'' means
            materials determined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Strategic
            and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) to be
            strategic and critical materials.
    SEC. 1412. <<NOTE: 50 USC 98b note.>>  CONSULTATIONS WITH RESPECT
                              TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS OF PROJECTS
                              THAT WILL INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF
                              STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS FOR
                              ACQUISITION FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
                              STOCKPILE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the
    head of any agency responsible for the development of an environmental
    document for a project that will result in an increase in the
    availability of strategic and critical materials for acquisition for the
    Stockpile.
        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given such
            term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
                (2) Environmental document.--The term ``environmental
            document'' has the meaning given that term in section 111 of the
            National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336e).
                (3) Stockpile.--The term ``Stockpile'' means the National
            Defense Stockpile established under section 3 of the Strategic
            and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b).
                (4) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic
            and critical materials'' means materials, including rare earth
            elements, that are necessary to meet national defense and
            national security requirements, including requirements relating
            to supply chain resiliency, and for the economic security of the
            United States.

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                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    SEC. 1421. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF
                              JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT
                              OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY
                              DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A.
                              LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.

        (a) In General.--Section 1704(e) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.
    2573), as most recently amended by section 305 of division B of the
    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-83,
    138 Stat. 1539), is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and
    inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
        (b) Authority for Transfer of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
    appropriated for section 1405 and available for the Defense Health
    Program for operation and maintenance, $162,500,000 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 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.
    2571). 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.
        (c) Use of Transferred Funds.--For the purposes of subsection (b) of
    such section 1704, facility operations for which funds transferred under
    subsection (b) of this section 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 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4500).
    SEC. 1422. ELIGIBILITY OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON
                              ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME ADVISORY
                              COUNCIL.

        (a) Space Force Chief Personnel Officer.--Section 1502(5) of the
    Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 401(5)) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(F) the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human
                    Capital of the Space Force.''.

        (b) Space Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer.--Section 1502(6) of
    such Act (24 U.S.C. 401(6)) is amended by adding at the end the
    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(F) The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space
                    Force.''.
    SEC. 1423. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME: AVAILABILITY OF LICENSED
                              PRACTITIONERS.

        Subsection (c) of section 1513 of the Armed Forces Retirement Home
    Act of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 413) is amended to read as follows:

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        ``(c) Availability of Licensed Practitioners.--(1) In providing for
    the health care needs of residents at a facility of the Retirement Home
    under subsection (b), the Retirement Home shall have appropriate
    licensed practitioners, as determined under paragraph (2), available
    during the daily business hours of the facility and on an on-call basis
    at other times.
        ``(2) In accordance with accrediting organization standards pursuant
    to section 1511(g), the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with
    the Medical Director, shall ensure that the skills, experience, and
    availability of the practitioners are suited to residents of the
    facility.''.
    SEC. 1424. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES
                              RETIREMENT HOME.

        There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $100,520,000
    for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

                      TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

                          Subtitle A--Cyber Operations

    Sec. 1501. Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data
               products or services other than through the program
               management office for Department of Defense-wide procurement
               of cyber data products and services.
    Sec. 1502. Department of Defense Information Network subordinate unified
               command.
    Sec. 1503. Establishment of the Department of Defense Hackathon program.
    Sec. 1504. Support for cyber threat tabletop exercise program with the
               defense industrial base.
    Sec. 1505. Accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the Department
               of Defense.

                            Subtitle B--Cybersecurity

    Sec. 1511. Termination of reporting requirement for cross domain
               incidents and exemptions to policies for information
               technology.
    Sec. 1512. Information technology programs of the National Background
               Investigation Service.
    Sec. 1513. Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet
               of Things hardware used in military operations.
    Sec. 1514. Management and cybersecurity of multi-cloud environments.
    Sec. 1515. Protective measures for mobile devices within the Department
               of Defense.

             Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management

    Sec. 1521. Usability of antiquated and proprietary data formats for
               modern operations.
    Sec. 1522. Modernization of the Department of Defense's Authorization to
               Operate processes.
    Sec. 1523. Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense.

                       Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence

    Sec. 1531. Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration Initiative.
    Sec. 1532. Advanced computing infrastructure to enable advanced
               artificial intelligence capabilities.
    Sec. 1533. Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data.
    Sec. 1534. Evaluation of Federated Artificial Intelligence-Enabled
               Weapon Systems Center of Excellence.

                      Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 1541. Oversight and reporting on the Mission Partner Environment
               and associated activities within the Department of Defense.

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    Sec. 1542. Extension of certification requirement regarding contracting
               for military recruiting.
    Sec. 1543. Prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career
               paths within the Cyber Branch of the United States Army.
    Sec. 1544. Independent assessment of cyber organizational models.
    Sec. 1545. Limitation on availability of funds for the Joint Cyber
               Warfighting Architecture.
    Sec. 1546. Risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern.
    Sec. 1547. Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East
               defense integration.

                          Subtitle A--Cyber Operations

    SEC. 1501. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF CYBER DATA
                              PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OTHER THAN THROUGH
                              THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-WIDE PROCUREMENT
                              OF CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

        Section 1521(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
            semicolon;
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; or''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(3) such component submits to such office a justification
            for such component to independently procure such product or
            service that such component determines as demonstrating--
                        ``(A) the compelling need for such product or
                    service; and
                        ``(B) either the urgency for such product or service
                    or the need to ensure competition in the market for such
                    product or service supports such independent procurement
                    by such component.''.
    SEC. 1502. <<NOTE: 10 USC 167b note.>>  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                              INFORMATION NETWORK SUBORDINATE UNIFIED
                              COMMAND.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Designation.>>  In General.--Not later than
    120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall designate the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of
    Defense Information Network as a subordinate unified command under the
    United States Cyber Command.

        (b) Designation Notice.--On the date on which the Secretary of
    Defense makes the designation required by subsection (a), the Secretary
    shall issue to the Secretary of each military department (as defined in
    section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code), the Chairman of the
    Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Under Secretaries of the Department of
    Defense, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the General Counsel of
    the Department of Defense, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
    Evaluation, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the
    Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of Defense
    for Legislative Affairs, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
    Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, the commander of each
    combatant command, and the head of each Defense Agency and Department of
    Defense Field Activity (as such terms are

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    defined, respectively, in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
    Code) a notice regarding--
                (1) the designation of the Joint Force Headquarters-
            Department of Defense Information Network as a subordinate
            unified command under the United States Cyber Command; and
                (2) the mission of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department
            of Defense Information Network as the lead organization for the
            network operations, security, and defense of the Department of
            Defense Information Network.
    SEC. 1503. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 391.>>  ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HACKATHON PROGRAM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with
    the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense, shall establish a program (to be
    known as the ``Department of Defense Hackathon Program'') under which
    the commanders of combatant commands and the Secretaries of the military
    departments shall carry out not fewer than four Hackathons each year.

        (b) Program Management.-- <<NOTE: Determination.>> The Chief Digital
    and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall
    develop and implement standards for carrying out Hackathons, provide
    supporting technical infrastructure to the host of each Hackathon, and
    determine the hosts each year under subsection (c)(1).

        (c) Hosts.--
                (1)(A) Each year, two commanders of combatant commands shall
            each carry out a Hackathon and two Secretaries of military
            departments shall each carry out a Hackathon, as determined by
            the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
            Department of Defense in accordance with this subsection.
                (B) The commanders of combatant commands and the Secretaries
            of military departments carrying out Hackathons pursuant to
            subparagraph (A) shall change each year.
                (C) Each host of a Hackathon shall--
                        (i) provide to the participants invited to
                    participate in such Hackathon a per diem allowance in
                    accordance with section 5702 of title 5, United States
                    Code, or section 452 of title 37, United States Code, as
                    applicable; and
                        (ii) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  not later than 60 days
                    after the completion of such Hackathon, make available
                    to the Department of Defense a report on such Hackathon.
                (2) Any commander of a combatant command or Secretary of a
            military department may carry out a Hackathon in addition to the
            Hackathons required under paragraph (1).

        (d) Hackathon Objectives.--
                (1) The host of each Hackathon shall establish objectives
            for the Hackathon that address a critical, technical challenge
            of the combatant command or military department of the host, as
            applicable, through the use of individuals with specialized and
            relevant skills, including data scientists, developers, software
            engineers, and other specialists as determined appropriate by
            the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
            Department of Defense or the host.

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                (2) In addition to the objectives established by the host of
            a Hackathon under paragraph (1), the objectives for each
            Hackathon shall include--
                        (A) fostering innovation across the Department of
                    Defense, including in military departments and the
                    combatant commands; and
                        (B) creating repeatable processes enabling the
                    commanders of combatant commands and the Secretaries of
                    the military departments to more rapidly identify and
                    develop solutions to critical, technical challenges
                    across the Department of Defense.

        (e) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``Hackathon'' means an event carried out under
            the Program at which employees across the Department of Defense
            meet to collaboratively attempt to develop functional software
            or hardware solutions during the event to solve a critical,
            technical challenge determined by the host;
                (2) the term ``host'', with respect to a Hackathon, means
            the commander of the combatant command or the Secretary of the
            military department carrying out the Hackathon;
                (3) the term ``military department'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code; and
                (4) the term ``Program'' means the program established under
            subsection (a).
    SEC. 1504. <<NOTE: 10 USC 394 note.>>  SUPPORT FOR CYBER THREAT
                              TABLETOP EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH THE
                              DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        (a) Development of Cyber Threat Tabletop Exercise Program.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In general.-- Not later than one
            year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
            of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense
            for Cyber Policy, shall establish a program (to be known as the
            ``Cyber Threat Tabletop Exercise Program'') to prepare the
            Department of Defense and the defense industrial base for cyber
            attacks preceding or during times of conflict or wars through
            the use of tabletop exercises.
                (2) Participation.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Consultation.>>  In general.--In
                    carrying out the program, the Secretary of Defense,
                    acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
                    Cyber Policy, shall consult and coordinate with the
                    following:
                              (i) The Chief Information Officer of the
                          Department of Defense.
                              (ii) The Under Secretary of Defense for
                          Acquisition and Sustainment.
                              (iii) The Commander of the United States Cyber
                          Command.
                              (iv) The Commander of the United States
                          Northern Command.
                              (v) The Commander of the Army Interagency
                          Training and Education Center.
                              (vi) The Director of the Defense Cyber Crime
                          Center.

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                              (vii) Such other individuals and entities as
                          the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
                          Policy determines appropriate.
                        (B) Solicitation.--The Assistant Secretary of
                    Defense for Cyber Policy may solicit such individuals
                    and entities in the Department of Defense and the
                    defense industrial base as the Assistant Secretary
                    determines appropriate to participate in the program.
                (3) Cyber threat tabletop exercise program.----
                        (A) In general.--The program shall consist of the
                    following:
                              (i) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period. Termination
                          date.>>  A series of tabletop exercises that
                          simulate cyber attack scenarios affecting the
                          defense industrial base, which the Assistant
                          Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall carry
                          out on a biannual basis beginning not later than
                          one year after the date of the enactment of this
                          Act until December 30, 2030, and in which the
                          Department of Defense and entities in the defense
                          industrial base shall participate.
                              (ii) A series of tabletop exercises for use by
                          individual entities or collections of entities in
                          the defense industrial base that simulate cyber
                          attack scenarios affecting the defense industrial
                          base and which are designed to test and improve
                          the responses and plans of such entities to such
                          scenarios.
                        (B) Tabletop exercise development.--
                              (i) <<NOTE: Update.>>  In general.--The
                          Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
                          shall develop and update the tabletop exercises
                          described in subparagraph (A).
                              (ii) Realistic attacks.--The Assistant
                          Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall ensure
                          that the cyber attacks simulated by the tabletop
                          exercises described in subparagraph (A) are based
                          on the cyber attack capabilities and activities of
                          current and potential adversaries of the United
                          States.
                (4) Procedures for identification of vulnerabilities and
            lessons learned.-- <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than one year
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant
            Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall establish procedures
            to--
                        (A) identify vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity of
                    the Department of Defense and the defense industrial
                    base pursuant to the tabletop exercises carried out
                    under the program; and
                        (B) identify other lessons learned that can improve
                    national security or the quality of such tabletop
                    exercises.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  Annual Report.--Not
    later than September 30, 2025, and annually thereafter until the October
    1, 2029, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant
    Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report describing the activities of the Department
    of Defense pursuant to this section during the preceding year.

        (c) Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``program'' means
    the program established under subsection (a).

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    SEC. 1505. ACCOUNTING OF CLOUD COMPUTING CAPABILITIES OF THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  In General.--Not later than October 15,
    2025, and every six months thereafter, the Chief Information Officer of
    the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report containing each covered cloud contract of the
    Department of Defense.

        (b) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Report Contents.--Each report under
    subsection (a) shall include--
                (1) the covered cloud contracts submitted by the Office of
            the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military
            departments, the head of each Department of Defense Field
            Activity, and the commander of each combatant command under
            subsection (c);
                (2) <<NOTE: List.>>  a list of the cloud capabilities and
            services acquired across the Department of Defense under
            contracts other than covered cloud contracts; and
                (3) for each current or planned cloud contract of the
            Department of Defense, the information described in the
            memorandum described in subsection (f) to show where cloud
            environments under such contracts are being used and the costs
            incurred by the Department outside of contracts authorized by
            the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense for
            cloud capabilities.

        (c) Collection of Cloud Contracts.--Upon the request of the Chief
    Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Office of the
    Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, the
    head of each Department of Defense Field Activity, and the commander of
    each combatant command shall each submit to the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense the covered cloud contracts of such
    office, military department, Department of Defense Field Activity, or
    combatant command, respectively.
        (d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall
    include the information required to be contained in the report under
    subsection (a) for the covered cloud contracts of the Department of
    Defense in the budget justification materials (as defined in section
    3(b)(2) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of
    2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)) submitted by the Department of Defense with
    respect to the budget of the President submitted to Congress pursuant to
    section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2027, and
    for each fiscal year thereafter.

        (e) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on December 31, 2030.
        (f) Covered Cloud Contract Defined.--The term ``covered cloud
    contract'' means a contract entered into under the multiple award
    contract described in the memorandum of the Chief Information Officer of
    the Department of Defense titled ``Department of Defense Joint
    Warfighting Cloud Capability and Next Steps to Rationalize Cloud Use
    Across the Department of Defense'' and dated July 31, 2023.

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                            Subtitle B--Cybersecurity

    SEC. 1511. TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CROSS DOMAIN
                              INCIDENTS AND EXEMPTIONS TO POLICIES FOR
                              INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

        Section 1727 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
    4117; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended by adding at the end the following
    new subsection:
        ``(c) Termination Date.--The requirement of the Secretary of Defense
    to submit a monthly report under subsection (a) shall terminate on
    December 31, 2025.''.
    SEC. 1512. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1564 note.>>  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
                              PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL BACKGROUND
                              INVESTIGATION SERVICE.

        Not <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the authorizing official of the Defense
    Counterintelligence and Security Agency, in coordination with the Chief
    Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Compliance.>>  take such actions as may be
            necessary to ensure that the National Background Investigation
            Services are in compliance with the relevant standards and
            guidelines published by the National Institution of Standards
            and Technology in NIST Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5
            (relating to security and privacy controls for information
            systems and organizations), or successor publication or revision
            thereto; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Notice.>>  submit to Congress a notice either--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Certification.>>  certifying that such
                    services are in compliance with such standards and
                    guidelines; or
                        (B) explaining why the authorizing official of the
                    Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is
                    unable to certify that such services are in compliance
                    with such standards and guidelines.
    SEC. 1513. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>>  GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION
                              OF ZERO TRUST STRATEGY TO INTERNET OF
                              THINGS HARDWARE USED IN MILITARY
                              OPERATIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of
    the Department of Defense shall develop guidance for how--
                (1) <<NOTE: Applicability.>>  the zero trust strategy of the
            Department of Defense developed under section 1528 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10
            U.S.C. 2224 note) applies to Internet of Things hardware,
            including human-wearable devices, sensors, and other smart
            technology used by the United States in military operations; and
                (2) the role identity, credential, and access management
            technologies serve in enforcing such zero trust strategy.

        (b) Internet of Things Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Internet of Things'' has the meaning given such term by the National
    Institution of Standards and Technology in NIST Special Publication 800-
    172 and any amendatory or superseding document relating thereto.

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    SEC. 1514. MANAGEMENT AND CYBERSECURITY OF MULTI-CLOUD
                              ENVIRONMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Strategy.>>  In General.--Not later than 180
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall, acting through the Chief Information Officer of the
    Department of Defense, develop a strategy for the management and
    cybersecurity of the multi-cloud environments of the Department.

        (b) Strategy.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall--
                (1) align with the zero trust strategy of the Department of
            Defense entitled ``DoD Zero Trust Strategy'' and dated October
            21, 2022, or any successor thereto;
                (2) provide the Department with network visibility and
            interoperability across the entirety of the multi-cloud
            environments of the Department;
                (3) rationalize user identities across such multi-cloud
            environments, including through the implementation of identity,
            credential, and access management technologies;
                (4) maintain the same means to secure endpoints across the
            Department;
                (5) provide means for improving the identification and
            resolution of security concerns for each cloud environment prior
            to and during the adoption of such cloud environment by the
            Department;
                (6) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  assess means to increase the
            adoption of artificial intelligence applications into the multi-
            cloud environments of the Department;
                (7) increase the transparency of the reporting by the
            Department on the usage of such multi-cloud environments by the
            Department to improve planning for capacity demand, budgeting,
            and predictability for users and the contractors of the
            Department providing such multi-cloud environments and the goods
            and services related to such multi-cloud environments;
                (8) identify opportunities to improve the planning of the
            Department for data use and storage in such cloud environments,
            including policies and processes to enforce protection of data
            provided by the Government when such data is used to train
            artificial intelligence models or other commercially developed
            software systems;
                (9) identify opportunities to streamline certification
            processes related to the provision of cloud services for cloud
            service providers; and
                (10) <<NOTE: Plan.>>  include a plan for training the
            necessary personnel of the Department on how to--
                        (A) incorporate the use of multi-cloud environments
                    into the performance of the functions of the Department;
                    and
                        (B) effectively leverage cybersecurity capabilities
                    in such multi-cloud environments.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefing.--Not later than 240 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of
    the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a) and,
    concurrent with such submission, provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on such strategy.

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    SEC. 1515. <<NOTE: Evaluations.>> PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR MOBILE
                              DEVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a detailed
    evaluation of the cybersecurity products and services for mobile devices
    to identify products and services that may improve the cybersecurity of
    mobile devices used by the Department of Defense, including mitigating
    the risk to the Department of Defense from cyber attacks against mobile
    devices.
        (b) Cybersecurity Technologies.--In carrying out the evaluation
    required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall evaluate
    each of the following technologies:
                (1) Anonymizing-enabling technologies, including dynamic
            selector rotation, un-linkable payment structures, and anonymous
            onboarding.
                (2) Network-enabled full content inspection.
                (3) Mobile-device case hardware solutions.
                (4) On-device virtual private networks.
                (5) Protected Domain Name Server infrastructure.
                (6) Extended coverage for mobile device endpoint detection.
                (7) Smishing, phishing, and business text or email
            compromise protection leveraging generative artificial
            intelligence.
                (8) Any other emerging or established technologies
            determined appropriate by the Secretary.

        (c) <<NOTE: Assessments.>>  Elements.--In carrying out the
    evaluation required under subsection (a), for each technology described
    in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) assess the efficacy and value of the cybersecurity
            provided by the technology for mobile devices;
                (2) assess the feasibility of scaling the technology across
            the entirety or components of the Department of Defense,
            including the timeline for deploying the technology across the
            entirety or components of the Department of Defense; and
                (3) evaluate the ability of the Department of Defense to
            integrate the technology with the existing cybersecurity
            architecture of the Department of Defense.

        (d) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Report.--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 a report of the findings
    of the evaluation carried out under subsection (a), including a
    determination whether the Department of Defense or any component thereof
    should procure or incorporate any of the technologies evaluated pursuant
    to subsection (b).

             Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management

    SEC. 1521. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>>  USABILITY OF ANTIQUATED
                              AND PROPRIETARY DATA FORMATS FOR MODERN
                              OPERATIONS.

        (a) Strategy and Roadmap.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In general.--Not later than 270
            days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
            Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
            departments, shall develop--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Strategy.>>  a strategy for the
                    Department of Defense, including each of the military
                    departments, to identify, implement,

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                    and use modern data formats as the primary method of
                    electronic communication for command and control
                    activities and for weapon systems, including sensors
                    associated with such weapon systems; and
                        (B) an associated five-year roadmap for the
                    Department of Defense, including each of the military
                    departments, to implement modern data formats under the
                    strategy described in subparagraph (A).
                (2) Elements.--The strategy and roadmap required under
            paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:
                        (A) The activities of the Chief Digital and
                    Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
                    Defense to increase and synchronize the use of modern
                    data formats and modern data sharing standards across
                    the Department of Defense.
                        (B) Development of standard definitions for modern
                    and antiquated data formats, including a representative
                    catalog of the types of data formats that fall under
                    each category.
                        (C) The activities of the military departments to
                    increase the use of modern data formats and modern data
                    sharing standards for command and control systems,
                    weapon systems, and sensors associated with such weapon
                    systems.
                        (D) An identification of barriers to the use of
                    modern data formats and modern data sharing standards
                    within weapon systems and sensors associated with such
                    weapon systems across the Department of Defense.
                        (E) An identification of barriers to the use of
                    modern data formats and modern data sharing standards
                    within command and control systems across the Department
                    of Defense.
                        (F) An identification of limitations on combined
                    joint all-domain command and control capabilities
                    resulting from the use of antiquated data formats.
                        (G) An identification of policy documents,
                    instructions, or other guidance requiring an update
                    pursuant to such strategy.
                        (H) The sources of funding for each military
                    department with respect to implementation of such
                    strategy.
                (3) Submission to congress.--Upon completion of the strategy
            and roadmap required under this subsection, the Secretary of
            Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
            Senate and the House of Representatives such strategy.
                (4) Modern data formats.--For the purposes of this
            subsection, the term ``modern data formats'' includes--
                        (A) the JavaScript Object Notation data format;
                        (B) the Binary JavaScript Object Notation data
                    format;
                        (C) the Protocol Buffers data format; and
                        (D) such other data formats that the Secretary of
                    Defense determines would meet the requirements in this
                    section.

        (b) Pilot Programs.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Establishment.--Not later than 60
            days after the completion of the strategy required by subsection
            (a)--

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                        (A) the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
                    program under which the Department of Defense, other
                    than the military departments, shall use modern data
                    formats to improve the usability and functionality of
                    information stored or produced in antiquated data
                    formats, including by the automated conversion of such
                    information to modern data formats; and
                        (B) each Secretary of a military department shall
                    establish a pilot program under which such military
                    department shall use modern data formats as described in
                    subparagraph (A).
                (2) Briefing. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than 180 days
            after the completion of the strategy required by subsection (a),
            the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military
            departments shall each submit to the Committees on Armed
            Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
            briefing on the progress of the pilot program established by
            such Secretary under this subsection, including specific
            examples of the use of modern data formats under such pilot
            program to improve the usability and functionality of
            information stored or produced in antiquated data formats.
                (3) Sunset.--Each pilot program established under this
            subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after
            the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (c) Military Department Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``military department'' has the meaning given such term in section
    101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 1522. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2223 note.>>  MODERNIZATION OF THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S AUTHORIZATION TO
                              OPERATE PROCESSES.

        (a) Active Directory of Authorizing Officials.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update.>>  In general.--Not later than
            270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information
            Officer of the Department of Defense and in coordination with
            the Chief Information Officers of the military departments,
            shall establish and regularly update a digital directory of all
            authorizing officials in the military departments.
                (2) Contents.--The directory established under paragraph (1)
            shall include--
                        (A) the most current contact information for such
                    authorizing official; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: List.>>  a list of each training
                    required to perform the duties and responsibilities of
                    an authorizing official completed by such authorizing
                    official.

        (b) Presumption of Reciprocal Software Accrediting Standards.--
                (1) Policy required. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than
            180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information
            Officer of the Department of Defense, shall implement a policy
            that requires authorizing officials to adopt the security
            analysis and artifacts, as appropriate, of a cloud-hosted
            platform, service, or application that has already been
            authorized by another authorizing official in the Department of
            Defense in order to more rapidly adopt and use such cloud-hosted
            platforms, services, and applications, at the corresponding
            classification level and in accordance with

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            the existing authorization conditions, without additional
            authorizations or reviews.
                (2) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the policy
            implemented under paragraph (1)--
                        (A) ensures the development of standardized and
                    transparent documentation of the security,
                    accreditation, performance, and operational capabilities
                    of cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications to
                    enable decision making by mission owners of such cloud-
                    hosted platforms, services, and applications;
                        (B) provides for an intuitive and digital workflow
                    to document acknowledgments among mission owners and
                    system owners of use of the operational capabilities of
                    cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Review.>>  directs a review by mission
                    owners of existing authorization information, at the
                    appropriate classification level, regarding the status
                    of the operational capabilities of cloud-hosted
                    platforms, services, and applications, including through
                    management dashboards or other management analytic
                    capabilities; and
                        (D) defines a process, including required timelines,
                    to allow authorizing officials that disagree with the
                    security analysis of a cloud-hosted platform, service,
                    or application that such official would be required to
                    adopt under such policy to present such disagreement to
                    the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
                    Defense, or such other individual or entity designated
                    by the Chief Information Officer, for adjudication.
                (3) Applicability.--The policy implemented pursuant to
            subsection (a) shall apply to--
                        (A) all authorizing officials in the Department of
                    Defense, including in each military department,
                    component, and agency of the Department; and
                        (B) all operational capabilities of cloud-hosted
                    platforms, services, and applications, including
                    capabilities on public cloud infrastructure, as
                    authorized through the Federal Risk and Authorization
                    Management Program established under section 3608 of
                    title 44, United States Code, and the Defense
                    Information Systems Agency, and capabilities on private
                    cloud landing zones managed by the Department of Defense
                    that are authorized by Department accrediting officials.

        (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees a report on the status of the implementation of subsections
    (a) and (b).
        (d) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``Authorization to Operate'' has the meaning
            given such term in the Office of Management and Budget Circular
            A-130;
                (2) the term ``authorizing official'' means an officer who
            is authorized to assume responsibility for operating an
            information system at an acceptable level of risk to
            organizational operations (including mission, functions, image,
            or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other
            organizations, and the United States;

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                (3) the term ``military departments'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code;
                (4) the term ``mission owner'' means the user of a cloud-
            based platform, service, or application; and
                (5) the term ``system owner'' means the element of the
            Department of Defense responsible for acquiring a cloud-based
            platform, service, or application, but which is not a mission
            owner of such cloud-based platform, service, or application.
    SEC. 1523. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>>  UPDATE OF BIOMETRIC POLICY
                              OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Intelligence and Security shall update the policy of the Department
    of Defense regarding the protection of biometric data.

        (b) Elements.--The policy updates required by subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) Standards for encrypting and protecting data on
            biometric collection devices.
                (2) A requirement to sanitize biometric data from collection
            devices and hard drives prior to disposal of the devices and
            hard drives.
                (3) A requirement that components of the Department maintain
            records that they have sanitized all data from biometric
            collection devices when the devices are turned in for disposal.

                       Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence

    SEC. 1531. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4001 note.>>  ARTIFICIAL
                              INTELLIGENCE HUMAN FACTORS INTEGRATION
                              INITIATIVE.

        (a) Initiative Required.--
                (1) In general.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Research
            and Engineering, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
            Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chief Digital
            and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
            Defense, shall establish an initiative--
                        (A) to improve the human usability of artificial
                    intelligence systems and information derived from such
                    systems through the application of cognitive ergonomics
                    techniques; and
                        (B) to improve the human usability and cognitive
                    effectiveness of artificial intelligence systems adopted
                    by the Department of Defense by ensuring that design
                    tools and metrics are available for artificial
                    intelligence and machine learning programs that ensure
                    human factors considerations are included for such
                    systems.
                (2) Designation.--The initiative established pursuant to
            paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Artificial Intelligence
            Human Factors Integration Initiative'' (in this section the
            ``Initiative'').

        (b) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
    Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment, and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence

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    Officer of the Department of Defense shall jointly brief the Committee
    on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
    the House of Representatives on the following:
                (1) Existing research and development work within the
            Department of Defense laboratories relating to human-machine
            teaming, human-centered design, cognitive load, cognitive
            ergonomics, and similar topics that are currently being used or
            could be used to inform or enhance Department personnel
            usability of artificial intelligence systems and artificial
            intelligence-derived information.
                (2) Identification of gaps in research with respect to
            interactions of personnel of the Department with artificial
            intelligence systems in warfighting and nonwarfighting
            environments that may necessitate additional research within the
            Federal Government, industry, or academia.
                (3) Identification of relevant tools, methodologies, testing
            processes or systems, and evaluation metrics that may be of use
            to the Department in improving the cognitive ergonomic and human
            usability features of artificial intelligence systems for
            personnel of the Department.

        (c) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
    briefing required by subsection (b) is provided, the Under Secretary of
    Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Chief Digital and Artificial
    Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall jointly develop
    and implement a plan to--
                (1) work with the military departments (as defined in
            section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) and other
            components of the Department to ensure human factors and human
            systems integration elements are considered early in the
            development or evaluation process with respect to the
            procurement, adoption, or use of artificial intelligence systems
            or artificial intelligence-derived information;
                (2) convene research meetings or other forums to coordinate
            cognitive ergonomics research or related research challenges
            with a broad community of academic, commercial, and
            international partners;
                (3) <<NOTE: Review. Assessment.>>  work with the Chief
            Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
            Defense to review commercial toolsets to assess the level of
            human factors integration investment of such commercial
            toolsets; and
                (4) <<NOTE: Guidance.>>  develop guidance based on the
            research and development work identified pursuant to subsection
            (b)(1) regarding how to create a framework or taxonomy for
            characterizing the exercise of appropriate levels of human
            judgment within Department of Defense Directive 3000.09
            (relating to Autonomy in Weapons Systems), or successor
            directive, for artificial intelligence programs in the
            Department.

        (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the authority of the Secretary
    of Defense to research, develop, improve, or acquire any weapon system
    or other capability that is enabled, empowered, enhanced, or improved by
    artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a large language model.

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    SEC. 1532. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>>  ADVANCED COMPUTING
                              INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE ADVANCED
                              ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program,
    or designate an existing program, to meet the testing and processing
    requirements for next generation advanced artificial intelligence
    capabilities.
        (b) Development and Expansion of High-performance Computing
    Infrastructure.--
                (1) In general.--Under the program established or designated
            under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall expand the
            infrastructure of the Department of Defense for development and
            deployment of military applications of high-performance
            computing and artificial intelligence capabilities that are
            located at installations of the Department or accessible through
            commercial cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
                (2) Artificial intelligence applications.--(A) The Secretary
            of Defense shall ensure that a portion of the infrastructure
            added pursuant to paragraph (1) is--
                        (i) dedicated to providing access to modern
                    artificial intelligence accelerators for training, fine-
                    tuning, modifying, and deploying large artificial
                    intelligence systems; and
                        (ii) configured in accordance with industry best
                    practices.
                (B) In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary of
            Defense shall ensure, to the extent practical, that the
            Department of Defense does not use the portion of the
            infrastructure described in such subparagraph for the
            development of new artificial intelligence systems to the extent
            that such infrastructure is duplicative of readily available
            commercial or open source products or services that meet or are
            reasonably capable of meeting the physical and data security
            standards of the Department.

        (c) High-performance Computing Roadmap.--
                (1) In general.--Under the program established or designated
            under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall develop a
            roadmap that describes the high-performance computing
            infrastructure needed for the Department of Defense to research,
            test, develop, and evaluate advanced artificial intelligence
            applications projected over the period covered by the future-
            years defense program.
                (2) Assessment.--The roadmap required by paragraph (1) shall
            include assessments of the following:
                        (A) The anticipated processing for advanced
                    artificial intelligence applications of the Department
                    of Defense during the period covered by the roadmap,
                    including the computing needs associated with the
                    development of such advanced artificial intelligence
                    applications.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Data.>>  The physical and data security
                    standards required for the infrastructure for the
                    research, development, testing, and evaluation of
                    advanced artificial intelligence applications, including
                    data handling requirements.
                        (C) The evaluation, milestones, and resourcing needs
                    to maintain and expand the computing infrastructure
                    necessary for the computing needs described in
                    subparagraph (A).

        (d) Artificial Intelligence System Development.--

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                (1) In general.--Using the infrastructure added under the
            program established or designated under subsection (a), the
            Secretary of Defense shall develop advanced artificial
            intelligence systems that have general-purpose military
            applications for multiple data formats, including text, audio,
            and graphical.
                (2) Training of systems.--The Secretary of Defense shall
            ensure that advanced artificial intelligence systems developed
            pursuant to paragraph (1) are trained using datasets curated by
            the Department of Defense using general, openly or commercially
            available sources of such data, or data owned by the Department,
            depending on the appropriate use case. Such systems may use
            openly or commercially available artificial intelligence
            systems, including those available through infrastructure
            located at installations of the Department or cloud or hybrid-
            cloud environments, for development or fine-tuning.

        (e) <<NOTE: Consultation.>>  Coordination and Duplication.--In
    establishing or designating the program under subsection (a), the
    Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of Energy to
    ensure that none of the activities carried out under this section are
    duplicative of any activity of a research entity of the Department of
    Energy, including the following:
                (1) The National Laboratories.
                (2) The Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.
                (3) The Advanced Simulation and Computing program.
    SEC. 1533. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 221 note.>>  COST BUDGETING
                              FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA.

        (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
    Officer of the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall develop a plan
    to ensure that the budgeting process for programs containing artificial
    intelligence components or subcomponents, including artificial
    intelligence support systems, models, or analysis tools, includes
    estimates for the types of data required to train, maintain, or improve
    the artificial intelligence components or subcomponents contained within
    such programs and estimated costs for the acquisition and sustainment of
    such data.
        (b) Elements of Plan.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall
    include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of the current
            programs of the Department of Defense containing artificial
            intelligence components or subcomponents, such as large language
            models, including the sources and costs for structured and
            unstructured training data for such artificial intelligence
            components.
                (2) An estimate of the costs associated with the data
            required to train, maintain, or improve artificial intelligence
            models or systems for programs that are ongoing or proposed as
            of enactment of this Act and which are not otherwise currently
            accounted for in a program of record.
                (3) An estimate of the costs associated with providing
            access to capabilities for data preparation, including tooling,
            indexing, and data tagging or labeling, including for the
            protection of data provided by the Government from unauthorized
            use during the algorithm training process and the ongoing
            control by the Government of such data during such process.

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                (4) Mapping of the acquisition lifecycle for the programs
            described in paragraph (1) to align budgeting milestones with
            critical design or decision points in the budgeting and
            execution processes of the Department of Defense.
                (5) <<NOTE: Framework.>>  A framework for estimating the
            costs described in paragraph (2) and ensuring the costs
            associated with the data required to train, maintain, or improve
            artificial intelligence models or systems are appropriately
            incorporated into lifecycle sustainment estimates for future
            programs containing artificial intelligence components or
            subcomponents.

        (c) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall begin
    implementing the plan required by subsection (a) not later than 90 days
    after the date on which development of the plan required by subsection
    (a) is completed.
        (d) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  Briefings.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less
    frequently than once annually thereafter until 2027, the Secretary shall
    provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
    implementation of the plan developed pursuant to subsection (a).
    SEC. 1534. EVALUATION OF FEDERATED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED
                              WEAPON SYSTEMS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Evaluation of Centers of Excellence.--
    The Secretary of Defense shall determine the advisability and
    feasibility of establishing a center or centers of excellence to carry
    out the functions described in subsection (b) to support the development
    and maturation of artificial intelligence-enabled weapon systems by
    organizations within the Department of Defense that--
                (1) were in effect on the day before the date of the
            enactment of this Act; and
                (2) have appropriate core competencies relating to the
            functions described in subsection (b).

        (b) Functions.--The functions described in this subsection are the
    following:
                (1) Capturing, analyzing, assessing, and sharing lessons
            learned across the Department of Defense regarding the latest
            advancements in artificial intelligence-enabled weapon systems,
            countermeasures, tactics, techniques and procedures, and
            training methodologies.
                (2) Facilitating collaboration among the Department of
            Defense and foreign partners, including Ukraine, to identify and
            promulgate best practices, safety guidelines, standards, and
            benchmarks.
                (3) Facilitating collaboration among the Department,
            industry, academia, and not-for-profit organizations in the
            United States, including industry with expertise in autonomous
            weapon systems and other nontraditional weapon systems that
            utilize artificial intelligence as determined by the Secretary
            of Defense.
                (4) Serving as a focal point for digital talent training and
            upskilling for the Department, and as the Secretary of Defense
            considers appropriate, providing enterprise-level tools and
            solutions based on these best practices, standards, and
            benchmarks.
                (5) Carrying out such other responsibilities as the
            Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.

        (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--

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                (1) submit to <<NOTE: Plan.>>  the congressional defense
            committees a report on the determination of the Secretary
            required under subsection (a) and, if such determination is that
            establishing a center or centers of excellence described in such
            subsection is advisable and feasible, a plan for establishing
            such center or centers; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Briefing.>>  if the Secretary submits a plan
            under paragraph (1), provide the congressional defense
            committees a briefing on such plan.

        (d) Artificial Intelligence-enabled Weapon System Defined.--In this
    section, the term ``artificial intelligence-enabled weapon system''
    includes autonomous weapon systems, as determined by the Secretary of
    Defense.

                      Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters

    SEC. 1541. OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING ON THE MISSION PARTNER
                              ENVIRONMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
                              WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Mission
    Partner Environment program, not more than 90 percent may be obligated
    or expended prior to the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes
    the certification required by subsection (b).
        (b) Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall certify to the
    congressional defense committees that--
                (1) <<NOTE: Plans.>>  the Secretary of the Air Force, in
            conjunction with the Chief Information Officer of the Department
            of Defense, has developed an executable implementation plan for
            the Mission Partner Environment to meet the operational
            requirements of the Department for command and control
            information sharing networks, including a modernization plan
            that reduces nonstandardized hardware solutions, sunsets legacy
            hardware, and fully integrates into the combined joint all-
            domain command and control initiative; and
                (2) in coordination with the commander of each geographic
            combatant command, the Secretary of the Air Force is
            implementing defined and measurable actions to meet the
            operational planning, implementation, and ongoing operational
            Mission Partner Environment requirements for global and regional
            processing nodes to sustain existing information networks for
            the area of responsibility for each such combatant command.

        (c) Annual Briefings.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  In general.--
            Not later than October 1, 2025, and annually thereafter until
            October 1, 2030, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice
            Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief Information
            Officer of the Department of Defense, the head of the
            Information Security Risk Management Committee of the Department
            of Defense, the director of the Mission Partner Capability
            Office, the Executive Agent for the Mission Partner Environment,
            and a senior military service representative for each of the
            Armed Forces shall provide to the congressional defense
            committees a briefing on the Mission Partner Environment and
            related activities within the Department of

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    Defense, including the modernization of the Mission Partner Environment.
                (2) Combatant commands.--A senior representative from each
            unified combatant command shall attend and participate in each
            briefing required by paragraph (1).

        (d) Elements.--Each briefing required by subsection (c) shall
    include the following:
                (1) A description of all efforts of the Department of
            Defense for the Mission Partner Environment.
                (2) A description of the overall progress on implementation
            and modernization of the Mission Partner Environment across the
            entirety of the Department of Defense as of the date of the
            briefing and, for each such briefing after the first such
            briefing, the progress made on such implementation and
            modernization since the preceding briefing under such
            subsection.
                (3) An explanation of any changes in policy necessary to
            execute on the Mission Partner Environment, including changes
            made during the period covered by the briefing and changes that
            are planned as of the time of the briefing.
                (4) An explanation of any changes to the governance of the
            Mission Partner Environment within the Department of Defense,
            including changes made during the period covered by the briefing
            and changes that are planned as of the time of the briefing.
                (5) A detailed programmatic table of the funding for the
            combined Mission Partner Environment efforts of the Office of
            the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, and the
            combatant commands as set forth in the budget of the President
            most recently submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title
            31, United States Code.

        (e) Modification to CJADC2 Briefing Requirement.--Section 1076 of
    the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3866), as amended by
    section 1504 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 538), is further amended by amending
    subsection (a) to read as follows:
        ``(a) Biannual Briefings.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In general.--During the period
            beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on October 1, 2028, the
            Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint
            Chiefs of Staff, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
            Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief Information
            Officer of the Department of Defense, and a senior military
            service representative for each of the Armed Forces shall
            provide to the congressional defense committees biannual
            briefings on the progress of the Joint All Domain Command and
            Control (in this section referred to as `JADC2') effort of the
            Department of Defense.
                ``(2) Annual participation by certain combatant commands.--
            For each fiscal year during the period specified in paragraph
            (1), a senior representative from each of the United States
            Indo-Pacific Command, United States Central Command, and United
            States European Command shall participate in the provision of
            the first biannual briefing under such paragraph following the
            submission of the budget of the President to Congress under
            section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for that fiscal
            year.''.

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        (f) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the terms ``Defense Agency'' and ``military
            departments'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
            in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code;
                (2) the term ``Mission Partner Environment'' means the
            operating framework enabling command and control, information
            sharing, and the exchange of data between the Department of
            Defense and partners and allies of the United States
            participating in a military or other operation for the purposes
            of planning and executing such operation through the use of
            common standards governance and procedures, including activities
            the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military departments,
            unified combatant commands (as defined in section 161 of title
            10, United States Code), and Defense Agencies relating to the
            operation, modernization, implementation, or oversight of, or
            resourcing of networks or applications designed for such
            framework; and
                (3) the term ``unified combatant command'' has the meaning
            given such term in section 161 of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 1542. EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING
                              CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.

        Section 1555(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 581; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is
    amended by striking ``one year'' and inserting ``two years''.
    SEC. 1543. PROHIBITION ON DISESTABLISHMENT OR MERGER OF OFFICER
                              CAREER PATHS WITHIN THE CYBER BRANCH OF
                              THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>>  Notice Required.--The Secretary of
    the Army may not initiate a covered activity until the date that is 270
    days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional
    defense committees a notice described in subsection (b) with respect to
    such covered activity.

        (b) Notice Elements.--The notice described in this subsection is a
    written notice of the intent of the Secretary of the Army to initiate a
    covered activity and includes--
                (1) an explanation of such covered activity;
                (2) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>>  an estimate of the costs
            associated with such covered activity;
                (3) an explanation of the effects associated with such
            covered activity, including any changes to personnel training;
            and
                (4) a timeline for the covered activity.

        (c) Covered Activity Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
    activity'' means any actions to disestablish or merge the Cyber Warfare
    Officer and Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer career paths within
    the Cyber Branch of the Army.
    SEC. 1544. <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF CYBER
                              ORGANIZATIONAL MODELS.

        (a) Agreement.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  In general.--The Secretary of
            Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National
            Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (in this
            section referred to as the ``National Academies'') for the
            National Academies to conduct an evaluation of alternative
            organizational models for the cyber forces of the Armed Forces.

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                (2) Timing.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into the
            agreement described in paragraph (1) by the date that is not
            later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (b) Evaluation.--
                (1) In general.--The evaluation of alternative
            organizational models conducted by the National Academies under
            an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a) shall
            include--
                        (A) refining and further evolving the current
                    organizational approach for the cyber forces of the
                    Armed Forces;
                        (B) the feasibility and advisability of establishing
                    a separate Armed Force in the Department of Defense
                    dedicated to operations in the cyber domain;
                        (C) consideration of adoption or adaptation of
                    alternative organizational models for the cyber forces
                    of the Armed Forces;
                        (D) consideration of an organizational model
                    combining the refinement and evolution described in
                    subparagraph (A) and the establishment of a separate
                    Armed Force described in subparagraph (B); and
                        (E) any other organizational models for the cyber
                    forces of the Armed Forces determined feasible and
                    advisable by the National Academies.
                (2) Scope.--In carrying out the evaluation described in
            paragraph (1), for each organizational model evaluated the
            National Academies shall consider--
                        (A) the effects of the organizational model on--
                              (i) the ability of the Department of Defense
                          to effectively conduct military cyber operations,
                          including offensive, defensive and analytical
                          missions;
                              (ii) the ability of the Department to
                          organize, train, and equip military cyber
                          operations forces (including military, civilian
                          and other enabling personnel);
                              (iii) the recruitment, retention, and
                          workforce development policies of the Department
                          of Defense with respect to the personnel needed
                          for military cyber operations;
                              (iv) the division of responsibilities between
                          a dedicated cyber force and the other Armed Forces
                          with respect to network management, resourcing,
                          policy, and operations;
                              (v) the doctrine and use of the military cyber
                          operations forces; and
                              (vi) the costs to the Department resulting;
                        (B) such other effects of the organizational model
                    on the operations of the Department; and
                        (C) the relevant authorities and policies of the
                    Department of Defense.

        (c) Support From Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--
    Upon a request from the National Academies, the Secretary shall seek to
    enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development
    center under which such federally funded research and development center
    shall support the National Academies in conducting the evaluation of
    alternative organizational models under an agreement entered into
    pursuant to subsection (a).

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        (d) Access to Department of Defense Personnel, Information, and
    Resources.--An agreement entered into between the Secretary of Defense
    and the National Academies pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
                (1) require the Secretary to provide to the National
            Academies access to such personnel, information, and resources
            of the Department of Defense as jointly determined necessary by
            the National Academies and the Secretary for the National
            Academies to conduct the evaluation of alternative
            organizational models under such agreement; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  if the Secretary refuses to
            provide the access described in paragraph (1) or any other major
            obstacle to such access occurs, require the National Academies
            to notify the congressional defense committees of such refusal
            or obstacle not later than seven days after the date of such
            refusal or on which the National Academies become aware of such
            obstacle, as applicable.

        (e) Report.--
                (1) Submission to congress.--An agreement entered into
            between the Secretary of Defense and the National Academies
            under subsection (a) shall--
                        (A) require the National Academies to submit to the
                    congressional defense committees a consensus report
                    containing the findings of the National Academies with
                    respect to the evaluation of alternative organizational
                    models conducted by the National Academies under an
                    agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a);
                        (B) require the National Academies to submit such
                    report in an unclassified manner; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Classified information.>>  permit the
                    National Academies to include in such report a
                    classified annex.
                (2) Prohibition against interference.--No officer or
            employee of the Federal Government may take or fail to take any
            action, or cause any action to be taken or not be taken, for the
            purpose of altering the findings of the National Academies in
            the report required pursuant to paragraph (1) prior to the
            submission of such report pursuant to such paragraph.
                (3) <<NOTE: Briefing.>>  Department of defense views on
            assessment.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
            National Academies submits to the congressional defense
            committees the report required pursuant to paragraph (1) with
            respect to the evaluation of alternative organizational models
            conducted by the National Academies under an agreement entered
            into pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
            provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on
            the opinions of the Secretary with respect to such evaluation.
    SEC. 1545. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE JOINT CYBER
                              WARFIGHTING ARCHITECTURE.

        (a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Joint Cyber
    Warfighting Architecture, not more than 95 percent may be obligated or
    expended until the date on which the Commander of United States Cyber
    Command provides to the congressional defense committees the plan
    required in subsection (b).
        (b) Plan.--

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                (1) In general.--The Commander of United States Cyber
            Command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
            plan to transition the Department of Defense from the Joint
            Cyber Warfighting Architecture to the successor to the Joint
            Cyber Warfighting Architecture.
                (2) <<NOTE: Timelines. Time period.>>  Contents.--The plan
            required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) Details for ceasing or minimizing continued
                    development on the current Joint Cyber Warfighting
                    Architecture components, including a timeline for
                    stabilizing the current architecture of the Joint Cyber
                    Warfighting Architecture within 12 to 18 months of the
                    date on which the Commander of United States Cyber
                    Command submits such plan to the congressional defense
                    and the resources available across the future-years
                    defense plan as a result of such actions.
                        (B) Requirements and an initial plan for a successor
                    to the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture, including
                    timelines, coordination with the military departments,
                    descriptions of proposed new capability sets, mapping of
                    current Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture
                    capabilities to proposed new capabilities, and any
                    additional authority or resource required to transition
                    to such successor beyond those available under the
                    rephasing of the program.

        (c) Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture'' has the meaning given
    such term under section 1509 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2886; 10 U.S.C. 167b note).
    SEC. 1546. RISK FRAMEWORK FOR FOREIGN MOBILE APPLICATIONS OF
                              CONCERN.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department
    of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Intelligence and Security, shall submit to Congress a report on--
                (1) the feasibility and advisability of developing
            comprehensive guidance on personal mobile devices and mobile
            applications for personnel of the Department of Defense;
                (2) the feasibility and advisability of developing
            categorical definitions of mobile applications of concern with
            respect to personnel or operations of the Department of Defense;
                (3) the feasibility and advisability of creating, and
            updating not less than annually, a risk framework with respect
            to Department personnel or operations that assesses mobile
            applications or groupings thereof for potential risks to the
            personnel or operations of the Department, including--
                        (A) the collection, retention, sale, and potential
                    misuse of data;
                        (B) exposure to misinformation and disinformation;
                        (C) software bill of materials; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Foreign countries.>>  ownership,
                    origination, authorship, or other relationship of an
                    application with the governments of the Russian
                    Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic
                    Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of
                    Korea;

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                (4) a description of any statutory or policy restrictions
            affecting ability of the Department to provide guidance to
            personnel of the Department regarding personal mobile devices
            and applications, including any variations of such guidance
            based on location, status, visibility, or work role; and
                (5) such other information as the Chief Information Officer
            of the Department of Defense determines appropriate.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>>  Annual Report.--Not
    later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
    annually thereafter until December 31, 2027, the Chief Information
    Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Under
    Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall provide to
    Congress a report describing--
                (1) not fewer than 10 mobile applications or application
            groupings of particular concern to the Department of Defense,
            including a description of the problematic characteristics of
            such applications or application groupings;
                (2) the current guidance of the Department related to
            personal mobile devices and mobile applications and, except for
            the first report submitted under this subsection, including a
            description of any changes to such guidance during the period
            since the previous report was submitted under this subsection;
                (3) the current and planned workforce education efforts
            undertaken by components of the Department that provide best
            practices, guidance, requirements, or other relevant material to
            personnel of the Department regarding personal mobile device and
            mobile applications, and, except for the first report submitted
            under this subsection, a description of any changes in such
            efforts during the period since the previous report was
            submitted under this subsection; and
                (4) any changes to the assessments of feasibility and
            advisability in the report required under subsection (a).

        (c) Update Briefing.--Not later than April 30, 2025, the Chief
    Information Officer of the Department of the Defense, in coordination
    with the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall
    provide to Congress a briefing on the status of the report required
    under subsection (a).
        (d) Report Form.--The reports required under this section shall be
    in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 1547. JOINT PARTNER-SHARING NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR MIDDLE
                              EAST DEFENSE INTEGRATION.

        (a) Initiative Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  In general.--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 how to improve cooperation between the
            Department of Defense and allies and partners of the United
            States located in the Middle East to improve the use of partner-
            sharing network capabilities to facilitate joint defense efforts
            among the United States and such allies and partners to protect
            the people, infrastructure, and territory of the United States
            and such allies and partners from state and non-state actors
            determined by the Secretary to undermine the national security
            interests of the United States.
                (2) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to paragraph
            (1) shall include the following:

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                        (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>>  A summary of ongoing efforts
                    by United States Central Command, or in which United
                    States Central Command is participating, to implement a
                    joint partner-sharing network capability integrated with
                    the assets of allies and partners of the United States
                    who are located in the Middle East.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Summary.>>  A summary of challenges to
                    further facilitate the implementation of a joint
                    partner-sharing network capability integrated with the
                    assets of Middle Eastern allies and partners, including
                    actions or decisions that need to be taken by other
                    organizations.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  A recommendation
                    of actions that can be taken to address the challenges
                    summarized pursuant to subparagraph (B).
                        (D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of how the
                    implementation of a joint partner-sharing network
                    capability that would be available to integrate with
                    allies and partners of the United States in the Middle
                    East--
                              (i) could demonstrate new tools, techniques,
                          or methodologies for data-driven decision making;
                              (ii) accelerate sharing of relevant data, data
                          visualization, and data analysis implemented
                          through cryptographic data access controls and
                          enforcing existing data sharing restrictions
                          across multiple security levels; and
                              (iii) leverage current activities in multi-
                          cloud computing environments to reduce the
                          reliance on solely hardware-based networking
                          solutions.
                        (E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  A recommendation
                    of actions that can be taken to implement a joint
                    partner-sharing network capability integrated with
                    allies and partners of the United States in the Middle
                    East, including identification of policy, resource,
                    workforce, or other shortfalls.
                        (F) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
                    considers relevant.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Assessment.>>  Metrics.--The
            Secretary of Defense shall include in the report required by
            paragraph (1) recommended metrics for assessing progress towards
            improving the use of partner-sharing network capabilities to
            facilitate the joint defense efforts described in such
            paragraph.
                (4) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.
                (5) Protection of sensitive information.--No activity may be
            carried out under this section without an approved program
            protection plan and overarching classification guide to enforce
            technology and information protection protocols that protect
            sensitive information and the national security interests of the
            United States.

        (b) Assessment of the Establishment of a Combatant Command
    Warfighter Forum for Artificial Intelligence.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination. Policies. Procedures.>>
            Assessment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Chief Data and Artificial
            Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall
            determine the policies and procedures required to establish a
            forum for warfighters in the combatant commands on artificial
            intelligence that would help promote coordination and
            interchange

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    on issues relating to artificial intelligence tools, methodologies,
    training, exercises, and operational research within and among the
    combatant commands.
                (2) Purposes for consideration.--In developing the policies
            and procedures required by paragraph (1), the Chief Data and
            Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense
            shall consider the following as primary purposes of the forum:
                        (A) Identification of use cases for the near-term
                    application of artificial intelligence tools, including
                    commercially available artificial intelligence tools,
                    data, methodologies, or techniques.
                        (B) Categorization of risk for the use cases
                    identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), and
                    consideration of risk-management process or other
                    procedural guidelines for enforcing current policy.
                        (C) Identification and prioritization of current
                    artificial intelligence tools or emerging technologies
                    applicable to the use-cases identified pursuant to
                    subparagraph (A) that also meet policy guidelines and
                    standards set by the Department.
                        (D) Identification of shortfalls in training or
                    billets for artificial intelligence-related expertise or
                    personnel within the combatant commands.
                        (E) Coordination on training and experimentation
                    venues, including with regional partners and allies.
                        (F) Identification of opportunities for enhanced
                    cooperation with regional partners and allies.
                        (G) Identification of opportunities for the
                    combatant commands, working with other elements of the
                    Department of Defense, such as the Defense Innovation
                    Unit, to better procure commercial artificial
                    intelligence capabilities, including from partner and
                    allied industrial bases.
                (3) Report.--(A) 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 on the
            assessment described in paragraph (1).
                (B) <<NOTE: Summaries.>>  The report submitted pursuant to
            subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
                        (i) A summary of the policies and procedures needed
                    pursuant to paragraph (1).
                        (ii) A summary of the efforts described in paragraph
                    (1) to fulfill each of the purposes considered under
                    paragraph (2).

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

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    Sec. 1601. Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility
               watch list.
    Sec. 1602. Establishment of Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.
    Sec. 1603. Space Force satellite ground systems.
    Sec. 1604. Modification of notification of foreign interference of
               national security space.
    Sec. 1605. Modifications to National Security Space Launch program.
    Sec. 1606. Comptroller General review regarding Global Positioning
               System modernization and other positioning, navigation, and
               timing systems.

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    Sec. 1607. Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration.
    Sec. 1608. Pilot program to demonstrate hybrid satellite communication
               architecture.
    Sec. 1609. Middle East integrated space and satellite security
               assessment.
    Sec. 1610. Annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the Space
               Force.

      Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

    Sec. 1611. Extension and modification of authority to engage in certain
               commercial activities as security for intelligence collection
               activities.
    Sec. 1612. Cyber intelligence capability.
    Sec. 1613. Authority of Army counterintelligence agents.
    Sec. 1614. Extension and modification of defense intelligence and
               counterintelligence expense authority.
    Sec. 1615. Intelligence advice and Department of Defense support for
               Government of Israel in the defeat of Hamas.

                           Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces

    Sec. 1621. Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
               Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and
               Programs; improvements to processes of the Office of the
               Secretary of Defense.
    Sec. 1622. Extension and modification of certifications regarding
               integrated tactical warning and attack assessment mission of
               the Department of the Air Force.
    Sec. 1623. Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic
               Automated Command and Control System.
    Sec. 1624. Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear
               weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons
               delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control
               system.
    Sec. 1625. Matters relating to pilot program on development of reentry
               vehicles and related systems.
    Sec. 1626. Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability.
    Sec. 1627. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise
               missile.
    Sec. 1628. Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield
               material for Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
    Sec. 1629. Conditional requirements for Sentinel intercontinental
               ballistic missile program.
    Sec. 1630. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
               missiles of the United States.
    Sec. 1631. Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global
               Strike Command.
    Sec. 1632. Limitations on use of funds to dismantle B83-1 nuclear
               gravity bomb.
    Sec. 1633. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               plan for decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to
               the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet.
    Sec. 1634. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               information on options for enhancing National Nuclear
               Security Administration access to the defense industrial
               base.
    Sec. 1635. Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy.
    Sec. 1636. Long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery
               vehicle transition.
    Sec. 1637. Reports and briefings on recommendations of the Congressional
               Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.
    Sec. 1638. Sense of Congress with respect to use of artificial
               intelligence to support strategic deterrence.

                      Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs

    Sec. 1641. Expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile defense
               information and systems to apply to People's Republic of
               China.
    Sec. 1642. Additional missile defense site for protection of United
               States homeland.
    Sec. 1643. Advice and assistance regarding enhancement of Jordanian air
               and missile defense.
    Sec. 1644. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
               cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
               production.
    Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain
               missile defense system governance documents, policies, and
               procedures.
    Sec. 1646. Congressional notification requirement with respect to
               incidents that affect availability of United States homeland
               missile defenses.
    Sec. 1647. Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar
               coverage of Guam.
    Sec. 1648. Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam.
    Sec. 1649. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
               to missile defense.

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                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
    Sec. 1652. Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on
               activities and assistance under Department of Defense
               Cooperative Threat Reduction Program.
    Sec. 1653. Modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to
               electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities.
    Sec. 1654. Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based
               ground and airborne moving target indication systems.
    Sec. 1655. Designation of a senior defense official responsible for
               establishment of national integrated air and missile defense
               architecture for the United States.

                          Subtitle A--Space Activities

    SEC. 1601. MODIFICATION OF AIR FORCE SPACE CONTRACTOR
                              RESPONSIBILITY WATCH LIST.

        (a) Clarification of Watch List Requirements.--Chapter 135 of title
    10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2271.>>  is amended by
    inserting after section 2271 the following:
    ``Sec. 2271a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2271a.>>  Space Contractor
                        Responsibility Watch List

        ``(a) Establishment.--The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
    Space Acquisition and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
    executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, shall
    maintain a list of contractors with a history of poor performance on
    space procurement contracts.
        ``(b) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  Basis for Inclusion on Watch
    List.--(1) The Assistant Secretary shall place a contractor, which may
    consist of the entire contracting entity or a specific division of the
    contracting entity, on the watch list based on a determination made
    under paragraph (2).

        ``(2)(A) In considering whether to place a contractor on the watch
    list, the Assistant Secretary shall determine whether there is evidence
    of any of the following:
                ``(i) Poor performance on one or more space procurement
            contracts, or award fee scores below 50 percent.
                ``(ii) Inadequate management, operational or financial
            controls, or resources.
                ``(iii) Inadequate security controls or resources, including
            unremediated vulnerabilities arising from foreign ownership,
            control, or influence.
                ``(iv) Any other failure of controls or performance of a
            nature so serious or compelling as to warrant placement of the
            contractor on the watch list.

        ``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  If the Assistant Secretary
    determines, based on evidence described in any of clauses (i) through
    (iv) of subparagraph (A), that the ability of a contractor to
    responsibly perform is meaningfully impaired, the Assistant Secretary
    shall place the contractor on the watch list.

        ``(C) <<NOTE: Policies.>>  The Assistant Secretary shall establish
    written policies for the consideration of contractors for placement on
    the watch list, including policies that require that--
                ``(i) contractors proposed for placement on the watch list
            shall be provided with notice and an opportunity to respond;
                ``(ii) the basis for a final determination placing a
            contractor on the watch list shall be documented in writing; and
                ``(iii) at the request of a contractor, the contractor shall
            be removed from the watch list if the Assistant Secretary

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            determines that there is evidence that the issue resulting in
            placement on the list has been satisfactorily remediated.

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Effect of Listing.--(1) The
    Assistant Secretary may not solicit an offer from, award a contract to,
    consent to a subcontract with, execute a grant, cooperative agreement,
    or other transaction with, or exercise an option on any space
    procurement contract with, an entity included on the watch list unless
    the Assistant Secretary makes a written determination that there is a
    compelling reason to do so.

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>>  Not later than 10 days
    after the Assistant Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1),
    the Assistant Secretary shall notify the congressional defense
    committees and the Interagency Committee on Debarment and Suspension
    constituted under sections 4 and 5 of Executive Order 12549 (51 Fed.
    Reg. 6370; relating to debarment and suspension) of the determination.

        ``(d) Limitation on Delegation.--The Assistant Secretary may
    delegate the authority to make a determination under subsection
    (b)(2)(B) or subsection (c)(1) only if the following criteria are met:
                ``(1) The delegation is to the suspension and debarment
            official of the Air Force.
                ``(2) The delegation is made on a case-by-case basis.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>>  Not later than
            seven days after the date on which such determination is made,
            the Assistant Secretary notifies the congressional defense
            committees of the delegation.

        ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed as preventing the suspension or debarment of a contractor, but
    inclusion on the watch list shall not be construed as a punitive measure
    or de facto suspension or debarment of a contractor.
        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `contract' includes a grant, cooperative
            agreement, or other transaction.
                ``(2) The term `contractor' means any individual or entity
            that enters into a contract.
                ``(3) The term `watch list' means the watch list maintained
            under subsection (a).''.

        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1612 of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C.
    2271 note) is repealed.
    SEC. 1602. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL AUGMENTATION SPACE RESERVE.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 963 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    9531.>>  United States Code, is amended by inserting before section 9532
    the following new section:
    ``Sec. 9531. <<NOTE: Contracts. 10 USC 9531.>>  Commercial
                      Augmentation Space Reserve.

        ``(a) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to be known as
    the `Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve'
    program. <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Under the program, the Secretary may
    include in a contract for the procurement of space products or services
    one or more provisions under which a qualified contractor agrees to
    provide additional space products or services to the Department of
    Defense on an as-needed basis under circumstances determined by the
    Secretary.

        ``(b) Security Measures.--In carrying out the program under
    subsection (a), the Secretary--

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                ``(1) shall ensure that each contract under, and qualified
            contractor participating in, the program complies with
            applicable security measures, including any security measures
            required under the National Industrial Security program (or any
            successor to such program); and
                ``(2) may establish and implement such additional security
            measures as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the
            national security interests of the United States.

        ``(c) Commitment of Space Products or Services as a Business
    Factor.--In determining the quantity of business to be received under a
    space product or services contract pursuant to subsection (a), the
    Secretary may use as a factor the relative amount of space product or
    service committed to the program under subsection (a) by the qualified
    contractor involved.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `citizen of the United States' means--
                        ``(A) an individual who is a citizen of the United
                    States;
                        ``(B) a partnership each of whose partners is an
                    individual who is a citizen of the United States; or
                        ``(C) a corporation or association organized under
                    the laws of the United States or a State, the District
                    of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United
                    States.
                ``(2) The term `qualified contractor' means a contractor
            that is a citizen of the United States.
                ``(3) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Defense.
                ``(4) The term `space products or services' means commercial
            products and commercial services (as those terms are defined in
            section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation) and
            noncommercial products and noncommercial services offered by
            commercial companies that operate to, through, or from space,
            including any required terrestrial ground, support, and network
            systems and associated services that can be used to support
            military functions and missions.''.

        (b) Study and Report.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Study.--The Secretary of Defense,
            in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force, shall seek
            to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and
            development center or university-affiliated research center to
            conduct a study on--
                        (A) the availability and adequacy of commercial
                    insurance to protect the financial interests of
                    contractors providing support services to space-related
                    operations and activities of the Department of Defense,
                    taking into account the risks that may be anticipated to
                    arise from such support;
                        (B) the adequacy of any existing authorities under
                    Federal law that would enable the Federal Government to
                    protect such interests in the event commercial space
                    insurance is not available or not available on
                    reasonable terms; and
                        (C) potential options for Government-provided
                    insurance similar to existing aviation and maritime
                    insurance programs under titles 49 and 46 of the United
                    States Code, respectively.
                (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit

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            to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
            of the study conducted under paragraph (1).
    SEC. 1603. SPACE FORCE SATELLITE GROUND SYSTEMS.

        (a) Requirement.--Chapter 135 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2271.>>  United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2275b
    the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2275c. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2275c.>>  Space Force satellite
                        ground systems

        ``(a) Requirement.--The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
    Space Acquisitions and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
    executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, may not
    authorize a launch associated with a Space Force satellite acquisition
    program unless--
                ``(1) the associated ground systems and modifications are
            completed and ready for operation at the time of the launch; and
                ``(2) the applicable satellite capabilities may be used on
            completion of the launch.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of the
    Air Force may waive the requirement under subsection (a) if the
    Secretary determines that such waiver is necessary for reasons of
    national security.

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>>  Not later than 10 days
    after making a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify
    the congressional defense committees of such waiver.''.

        (b) Conforming Repeal.--Such chapter is further amended by striking
    section 2275.
    SEC. 1604. MODIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE OF
                              NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE.

        Section 2278 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
                    subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
                        (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as
                    redesignated--
                              (i) by inserting ``critical'' before
                          ``national security space capability''; and
                              (ii) by striking ``The Commander of the United
                          States Space Command'' and inserting ``(1) Except
                          as provided by paragraph (2), the Commander of the
                          United States Space Command''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph
                    (2):

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Notice. Notification.>>  With respect to intentional
    attempts by a foreign actor to disrupt, degrade, or destroy a United
    States critical national security space capability that are continuous
    or repetitive in nature, the Commander shall--
                ``(A) provide the notice and notification regarding the
            first attempt by such foreign actor in accordance with paragraph
            (1); and
                ``(B) during the period in which such foreign actor
            continues or repeats such attempts, provide to the appropriate
            congressional committees a consolidated monthly notice and
            notification of such attempts by not later than the tenth day of
            each month following the month in which the first notice under
            paragraph (1) was provided.''; and

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                (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following
            new subsection:

        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees' means
            the following:
                        ``(A) The congressional defense committees.
                        ``(B) With respect to a notice or notification
                    relating to an attempt by a foreign actor to disrupt,
                    degrade, or destroy a capability that is intelligence-
                    related, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
                    of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee
                    on Intelligence of the Senate.
                ``(2) The term `United States critical national security
            space capability' means a national security space capability of
            the United States provided by an asset on the critical asset
            list established by the Commander of the United States Space
            Command pursuant to Department of Defense Directive 3020.40,
            Department of Defense Instruction 3020.45, Joint Publication 3-
            01 of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or such other relevant
            requirements of the Department of Defense.''.
    SEC. 1605. MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH
                              PROGRAM.

        (a) Extension of Policy on Contracts for Launch Services.--Section
    1601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2276 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``2024'' and inserting
            ``2029''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``phase two contracts''
            and inserting ``the National Security Space Launch program''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2276 note.>>  Notification of Changes in Phase
    Three Acquisition Strategy. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than seven
    days before implementing any modification to the final phase three
    acquisition strategy under the National Security Space Launch program,
    the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and
    Integration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
    notice of the proposed modification together with an explanation of the
    reasons for such modification.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the congressional defense committees; and
                        (B) the congressional intelligence committees (as
                    defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of
                    1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)).
                (2) The term ``final phase three acquisition strategy''
            means the acquisition strategy for phase three of the National
            Security Space Launch program, as approved by the Assistant
            Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
            on March 4, 2024.
                (3) The term ``phase three'' has the meaning given that term
            in section 1601(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
            Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 118-71; 10 U.S.C. 2276 note).

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    SEC. 1606. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW REGARDING GLOBAL POSITIONING
                              SYSTEM MODERNIZATION AND OTHER
                              POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING
                              SYSTEMS.

        Subsection (c) of section 1621 of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1109; 10 U.S.C.
    2281 note) is amended to read as follows:
        ``(c) Comptroller General Review and Assessment; Briefing.--
                ``(1) Requirements.--The Comptroller General shall--
                        ``(A) review and assess the efforts of the
                    Department of the Air Force with respect to Global
                    Positioning System modernization and other positioning,
                    navigation, and timing systems; and
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> provide to the
                    congressional defense committees a briefing on--
                              ``(i) the progress made by the Space Force in
                          fielding military code from the Global Positioning
                          System (commonly known as `M-code');
                              ``(ii) the efforts the Department of the Air
                          Force has planned or made to develop complementary
                          or alternative solutions for M-code to obtain
                          positioning, navigation, and timing information
                          through new signals, systems, and subsystems; and
                              ``(iii) the extent to which the military
                          departments have developed and fielded user
                          equipment with the ability to use M-code and
                          complementary or alternative solutions.
                ``(2) Timing.--The Comptroller General shall provide to the
            congressional defense committees--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> not later than March 1,
                    2025, the briefing required by paragraph (1)(B);
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Reports.>> a report on the matters
                    described in that paragraph, to be submitted on a date
                    agreed upon at such briefing; and
                        ``(C) any subsequent briefing on the matters
                    described in that paragraph, as the Comptroller General
                    considers appropriate.''.
    SEC. 1607. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 9016 note.>> SENIOR ADVISOR
                              FOR SPACE COMMAND, CONTROL, AND
                              INTEGRATION.

        (a) Designation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
    Space Acquisition and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
    executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, shall
    designate from among qualified officers and employees of the Department
    of Defense a Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration.
        (b) Responsibilities.--The Senior Advisor shall be responsible for
    conducting oversight of all acquisition efforts within the authority of
    the Assistant Secretary with respect to developing, upgrading,
    deploying, and sustaining space command, control, and integration to
    meet the space command, control, and integration requirements of the
    combatant commands, including by monitoring system-level integration of
    each of the following:
                (1) Space domain sensors.
                (2) Space catalog.
                (3) Target recognition.

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                (4) Weapons system selection and control.
                (5) Battle damage assessment.
                (6) Associated communications among elements of the space
            control and command architecture of the Department of Defense.

        (c) Notification.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which a
    designation is made under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall
    notify the congressional defense committees of such designation.
        (d) Annual Review.--Not later than June 30 of each year, the Space
    Acquisition Council established by section 9021 of title 10, United
    States Code, shall review whether the requirements of the United States
    Space Command with respect to space command, control, and integration
    are being fulfilled.
        (e) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Annual Briefing.--At the same time as
    the submission of each budget of the President under section 1105(a) of
    title 31, United States Code, through fiscal year 2029, the Assistant
    Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Space
    Command, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
    briefing on the status of all space command, control, and integration
    activities to support the missions of the Armed Forces. The briefing
    shall include--
                (1) accomplishments achieved in the year prior to the
            submission of the respective budget; and
                (2) actions to meet the requirements of the United States
            Space Command with respect to space command, control, and
            integration that will be taken during the period covered by the
            most recent future-years defense program submitted under section
            221 of title 10, United States Code, as of the date of the
            briefing.
    SEC. 1608. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9081 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM TO
                              DEMONSTRATE HYBRID SATELLITE
                              COMMUNICATION ARCHITECTURE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Program Required.--Beginning in fiscal
    year 2025, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space
    Acquisition and Integration shall carry out a pilot program to
    demonstrate a hybrid satellite communication architecture at the Space
    Systems Command of the Space Force.

        (b) Requirements and Considerations.--In carrying out the pilot
    program under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall include in
    the hybrid satellite communication architecture at least one military
    satellite communications system, such as the Wideband Global Satcom
    system or the Micro Geostationary Earth Orbit system.
        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall provide
    to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
                (1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a description of the hybrid satellite
            communication architecture developed under the pilot program
            under subsection (a) and a summary of the results of the program
            as of the date of the briefing; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Transition plan.>> a plan for supporting the
            transition of the hybrid satellite communication architecture
            efforts to a program of record within the Space Force and the
            Space Systems Command.

        (d) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Hybrid Satellite Communication
    Architecture.--In this section, the term ``hybrid satellite
    communication architecture'' means the network of integrated United
    States Government, allied

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    Government, and commercially owned and operated capabilities both for
    on-orbit communication constellations and ground systems.
    SEC. 1609. MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATED SPACE AND SATELLITE SECURITY
                              ASSESSMENT.

        (a) Assessment.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
            with the Secretary of State, shall conduct an assessment of
            space and satellite security for the purpose of identifying
            mechanisms, such as improved multilateral data-sharing
            agreements, that may be implemented to better protect ally and
            partner countries in the area of responsibility of the United
            States Central Command from hostile activities conducted by
            adversaries against space systems of the United States or such
            countries.
                (2) Matters to be included.--The assessment required by
            paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) An assessment of the threats posed to the United
                    States and ally or partner countries in the area of
                    responsibility of the United States Central Command by
                    adversaries, including Iran and its proxies, from
                    conducting hostile activities--
                              (i) against space systems of the United States
                          or such countries; and
                              (ii) using capabilities originating from the
                          space domain.
                        (B) A description of progress made in--
                              (i) advancing the integration of countries in
                          the area of responsibility of the United States
                          Central Command, including Israel, into existing
                          multilateral space and satellite security
                          partnerships; and
                              (ii) establishing such partnerships with such
                          countries.
                        (C) A description of efforts among ally and partner
                    countries in the area of responsibility of the United
                    States Central Command to coordinate intelligence,
                    reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities and
                    indicators and warnings with respect to the threats
                    described in subparagraph (A), and a description of
                    factors limiting the effectiveness of such efforts.
                        (D) An assessment of current gaps in the ability of
                    the Department of Defense to provide space situational
                    awareness for allies and partners in the area of
                    responsibility of the United States Central Command.
                        (E) A description of multilateral space situational
                    awareness data-sharing agreements and an integrated
                    space and satellite security architecture that would
                    improve collective security in the area of
                    responsibility of the United States Central Command.
                        (F) A description of current and planned efforts to
                    engage ally and partner countries in the area of
                    responsibility of the United States Central Command in
                    establishing such a multilateral space situational
                    awareness data-sharing agreement and an integrated space
                    and satellite security architecture.

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                        (G) A description of key challenges in achieving
                    integrated space and satellite security described in
                    paragraph (1) using the metrics identified in accordance
                    with paragraph (3).
                        (H) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations for
                    development and the implementation of an integrated
                    space and satellite security strategy based on such
                    metrics.
                        (I) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> A cost estimate of
                    establishing an integrated space and satellite security
                    strategy, and an assessment of the resources that could
                    be contributed by ally and partner countries of the
                    United States to establish and strengthen such
                    capabilities.
                        (J) Other matters the Secretary of Defense considers
                    relevant.
                (3) Metrics.--The Secretary of Defense shall identify and
            propose metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the
            assessment required by paragraph (1).

        (b) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
            to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the
            results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a).
                (2) Form of report.--The report required by paragraph (1)
            shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
            classified annex.

        (c) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
    under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately
    protects sensitive information and the national security interests of
    the United States.
        (d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
            Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
            House of Representatives.
    SEC. 1610. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON COMMERCIAL SPACE STRATEGY OF THE
                              SPACE FORCE.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds that the strategy of the Space Force
    titled ``U.S. Space Force Commercial Space Strategy'' published in April
    2024, indicates that the Space Force intends to focus future efforts and
    resources on the following mission areas:
                (1) Satellite communications.
                (2) Space domain awareness.
                (3) Space access mobility and logistics.
                (4) Tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking.
                (5) Space-based environmental monitoring.
                (6) Cyberspace operations.
                (7) Command and control.
                (8) Positioning, navigation, and timing.

        (b) Briefing Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--Not later
            than 10 days after the date on which the budget of the President
            for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 is submitted to
            Congress pursuant to section

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            1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Chief of Space
            Operations, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the
            Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, shall provide
            to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes
            the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to each
            mission area specified in subsection (a).
                (2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
            include, with respect to each mission area specified in
            subsection (a) for the fiscal year concerned, the following:
                        (A) Of the funds requested for the mission area, the
                    percentage that are expected to be used to fulfill
                    requirements through the provision of commercial
                    solutions compared to the percentage that are expected
                    to be used to fulfill such requirements through programs
                    of record.
                        (B) A description of the requirements for each
                    mission area and an explanation of whether and how the
                    use of commercial solutions has been considered for
                    fulfilling such requirements.
                        (C) A description of any training or wargaming
                    exercises that are expected to integrate commercial
                    solutions and include the participation of providers of
                    such solutions.
                        (D) Any force designs of the Space Warfighting
                    Analysis Center for which commercial solutions were
                    considered as part of a force design analysis from the
                    previous fiscal year.
                        (E) <<NOTE: Update.>> An update on the status of any
                    efforts to integrate commercial systems into respective
                    Government architecture.
                        (F) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> With respect to the
                    contracts entered into to support the mission area--
                              (i) the number of such contracts;
                              (ii) the types of contracts used;
                              (iii) the length of time covered by such
                          contracts; and
                              (iv) the amount of funds committed under such
                          contracts.

        (c) Commercial Solutions Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``commercial solutions'' includes commercial products, commercial
    services, and providers of such products and services.

      Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities

    SEC. 1611. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN
                              CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AS
                              SECURITY FOR INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION
                              ACTIVITIES.

        Section 431 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and
            inserting ``December 31, 2028''; and
                (2) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (1) and
            inserting the following new paragraph:
                ``(1)(A) be pre-coordinated with the Director of the Central
            Intelligence Agency using procedures mutually agreed upon by the
            Secretary of Defense and the Director; and
                ``(B) where appropriate, be supported by the Director;
            and''.

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    SEC. 1612. CYBER INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITY.

        (a) Establishment.--Chapter 21 of title 10, United States
    Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 421.>> is amended by inserting after section
    430c, as added by section 921, the following new section:
    ``Sec. 430d. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 430d.>> Cyber intelligence
                      capability

        ``(a) Requirement.--Not later than October 1, 2026, the Secretary of
    Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence,
    shall ensure that the Department of Defense has a dedicated cyber
    intelligence capability in support of the military cyber operations
    requirements for the warfighting missions of the United States Cyber
    Command, the other combatant commands, the military departments, the
    Defense Agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of
    Defense with respect to foundational, scientific and technical, and all-
    source intelligence on cyber technology development, capabilities,
    concepts of operation, operations, and plans and intentions of cyber
    threat actors.
        ``(b) Nonduplication.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
    may not unnecessarily duplicate intelligence activities of the
    Department of Defense.
        ``(c) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Resources.--(1) The Secretary shall
    ensure the defense budget materials submitted for each fiscal year
    beginning with fiscal year 2027 include a request for funds necessary to
    carry out subsection (a).

        ``(2) The Secretary shall carry out subsection (a) using funds made
    available for the United States Cyber Command under the Military
    Intelligence Program.
        ``(3) The National Security Agency may not provide information
    technology services for the dedicated cyber intelligence capability
    under subsection (a) unless such services are provided under the
    Military Intelligence Program or the Information Systems Security
    Program.
        ``(d) Defense Budget Materials Defined.--In this section, the term
    `defense budget materials', with respect to a fiscal year, means the
    materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support
    of the budget for that fiscal year.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> Report and Briefing.--
                (1) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary
            of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional
            committees a report containing an implementation plan for
            ensuring the dedicated cyber intelligence capability under
            section 430d of title 10, United States Code, as added by
            subsection (a). The implementation plan shall include--
                        (A) an articulation of the requirements for such
                    capability, including with respect to the number and
                    type of intelligence analysts or other personnel
                    required to fulfill those requirements;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment by the
                    Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation with
                    respect to the estimated annual cost for developing and
                    maintaining such capability, including the initial
                    budget requirements for such capability for fiscal year
                    2027; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Staffing plan.>> an initial staffing
                    plan, including the development of specific career
                    identifiers, a recruiting plan, and a career progression
                    plan.
                (2) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
            which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1),

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            the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional
            committees a briefing on the implementation plan contained in
            the report.
                (3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
            subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means the congressional defense committees and the Permanent
            Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
            Representatives.
    SEC. 1613. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> AUTHORITY OF ARMY
                              COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS.

        (a) Authority to Execute Warrants and Make Arrests.--Section 7377 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 7371.>> by
            striking ``Civilian'' and all that follows through the colon and
            inserting ``Certain civilian special agents:'' ; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subsection (a)
                    applies''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Effective date. Applicability.>> In addition to
    paragraph (1), during the four-year period beginning on the date of the
    enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025, subsection (a) applies to any employee of the Department of the
    Army who is a special agent of the Army Counterintelligence Command (or
    a successor to that command) whose duties include conducting,
    supervising, or coordinating counterintelligence investigations in
    programs and operations of the Department of the Army.''.

        (b) Annual Report and Briefing.--Not later than one year after the
    date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than annually
    thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees and the Committees on the Judiciary of
    the House of Representatives and Senate an annual report, and shall
    provide to such committees an annual briefing, on the administration of
    section 7377 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection
    (a).
    SEC. 1614. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AND
                              COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXPENSE AUTHORITY.

        (a) Codification.--
                (1) In general.--Section 1057 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133
            Stat. 1593) <<NOTE: 10 USC 421 prec., 429a.>> is--
                        (A) transferred to subchapter I of chapter 21 of
                    title 10, United States Code;
                        (B) inserted after section 429 of such title; and
                        (C) redesignated as section 429a.
                (2) Section heading typeface and typestyle.--Section 429a of
            title 10, as added by paragraph (1), is amended--
                        (A) in the enumerator, by striking ``SEC.'' and
                    inserting ``Sec. ''; and
                        (B) in the section heading--
                              (i) by striking the period at the end; and
                              (ii) by conforming the typeface and typestyle,
                          including capitalization, to the typeface and
                          typestyle as used in the section heading of
                          section 430b of such title.

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        (b) Permanent Extension.--Subsection (a) of section 429a, as added
    by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended by striking ``for any
    of fiscal years 2020 through 2025''.
        (c) Annual Reports.--Subsection (d) of such section 429a is amended
    by striking ``Not later than December 31 of each of 2020 through 2025''
    and inserting ``Not later than December 31 of each year''.
        (d) Limitation on Delegations.--Subsection (e) of such section 429a
    is amended by striking ``$100,000'' and inserting ``$200,000''.
        (e) Exclusive Authority.--
                (1) In general.--Such section 429a is amended--
                        (A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
                    (g); and
                        (B) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
                    new subsection (f):

        ``(f) Nonapplication of Section 127.--The authority provided by
    subsection (a) shall be the exclusive authority available to the
    Secretary of Defense to expend amounts made available for the Military
    Intelligence Program for intelligence and counterintelligence objects of
    a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature.''.
                (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 127(a) of title 10,
            United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
            following new sentence: ``The authority to expend amounts made
            available for the Military Intelligence Program for intelligence
            and counterintelligence objects of a confidential,
            extraordinary, or emergency nature is provided by section 429a
            of this title instead of this section.''.
    SEC. 1615. INTELLIGENCE ADVICE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT
                              FOR GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL IN THE DEFEAT
                              OF HAMAS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Continuation.>> In General.--The Secretary of Defense
    and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency are authorized to
    continue, as directed by the President of the United States, to jointly
    cooperate with the Government of Israel on defense intelligence, advice,
    and support, to the extent practicable and consistent with United States
    objectives, to support Israel's pursuit of the lasting defeat of Hamas.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less
    frequently than once every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense
    shall provide 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 a briefing on the
    intelligence, advice, and support provided to assist the Government of
    Israel in achieving the objectives described in subsection (a).

        (c) Sunset.--The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on
    the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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                           Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces

    SEC. 1621. ESTABLISHMENT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
                              NUCLEAR DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL, AND
                              BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY AND PROGRAMS;
                              IMPROVEMENTS TO PROCESSES OF THE OFFICE
                              OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Section 138(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended to read as follows:
        ``(4) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of
    Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy
    and Programs. The Assistant Secretary is the principal civilian adviser
    to the Secretary of Defense on nuclear deterrence policies, operations,
    and associated programs within the senior management of the Department
    of Defense. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be the
    overall supervision of nuclear deterrence policy, resources, and
    activities of the Department of Defense.
                ``(A) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
            the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary shall--
                        ``(i) advise and assist the Secretary of Defense,
                    the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of
                    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under
                    Secretary of Defense for Policy in the development and
                    supervision of policy, program planning and execution,
                    and allocation and use of resources for the activities
                    of the Department of Defense on all matters relating to
                    the sustainment, operation, and modernization of United
                    States nuclear forces as defined in section 499c(d) of
                    this title;
                        ``(ii) communicate views on issues within the
                    responsibility of the Assistant Secretary directly to
                    the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of
                    Defense without obtaining the approval or concurrence of
                    any other official within the Department of Defense;
                        ``(iii) serve as the Staff Director of the Nuclear
                    Weapons Council established by section 179 of this
                    title;
                        ``(iv) serve as the principal Department of Defense
                    civilian responsible for oversight of portfolio
                    management for nuclear forces established by section
                    499c of this title;
                        ``(v) serve as the principal interface with the
                    Department of Energy on issues relating to nuclear
                    fuels;
                        ``(vi) in coordination with the Assistant Secretary
                    of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment,
                    advise the Secretary of Defense on nuclear energy
                    matters; and
                        ``(vii) advise and assist the Secretary of Defense,
                    the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of
                    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under
                    Secretary of Defense for Policy on all matters relating
                    to the defense against chemical, biological, and other
                    weapons of mass destruction.
                ``(B) Unless otherwise directed by the President or statute,
            no officer other than the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary
            of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy may
            intervene to exercise authority, direction, or control over

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            the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of responsibilities
            specified in subparagraph (A).''.

        (b) Modification of Duties for Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (5)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
                    inserting a semicolon; and
                        (B) by adding after subparagraph (C), the following:
                        ``(D) chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council
                    established by section 179 of this title; and
                        ``(E) co-chairman of the Council on Oversight of the
                    National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications
                    System established by section 171a of this title;''; and
                (2) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:
                ``(6) overseeing--
                        ``(A) the sustainment and modernization of United
                    States nuclear forces, including the nuclear command,
                    control, and communications system; and
                        ``(B) military department and Defense Agency
                    programs to develop defenses against chemical and
                    biological weapons and capabilities to counter weapons
                    of mass destruction;''.

        (c) Modification of Duties for Under Secretary for Defense for
    Policy.--Section 134(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
            a semicolon;
                (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end, the following new subparagraph
            (F):
                ``(F) the development of strategic policy guidance for the
            Department of Defense to enable the achievement of Presidential
            objectives outlined within the nuclear weapons employment
            guidance of the United States, as described in section 491 of
            this title.''.

        (d) Conforming Amendments.--The following provisions of law are
    amended by striking ``Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense
    Programs'' each place it appears and inserting ``Nuclear Deterrence,
    Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs'':
                (1) Section 179(c) of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) Section 492b(b)(2) of such title.
                (3) Section 2284(b)(3)(E) of such title.
                (4) Section 1412(m) of the Department of Defense
            Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521(m)).
                (5) Section 1067(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (50 U.S.C. 1528(a)(1)).
    SEC. 1622. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING
                              INTEGRATED TACTICAL WARNING AND ATTACK
                              ASSESSMENT MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                              THE AIR FORCE.

        Section 1666 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2617) is amended--

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                (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
            (1)--
                        (A) by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2030''; and
                        (B) by striking ``the Commander of the United States
                    Strategic Command'' and inserting ``the Under Secretary
                    of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the
                    Commander of the United States Strategic Command,'';
                (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Inability To Certify.--If the Commander
    of the United States Space Command does not make a certification under
    subsection (a) by March 31 of any year in which a certification is
    required under such subsection, the Secretary of the Air Force shall--
                ``(1) not later than June 30 of that year, consolidate all
            terrestrial and aerial components of the integrated tactical
            warning and attack assessment system of the Department of the
            Air Force that are survivable and endurable under the major
            command of the Department of the Air Force commanded by the
            single general officer that is responsible for all aspects of
            the Department of the Air Force nuclear mission, as described by
            Air Force Program Action Directive D16-01, dated August 2, 2016;
            and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Plan.>> not later than April 30 of that year,
            submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense
            committees a report describing a plan to achieve such
            certification, and the status of programs and plans to meet the
            requirements of Presidential directives and Department of
            Defense policies applicable to integrated tactical warning and
            attack assessment systems that are survivable and endurable.'';
                (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
    requirement of paragraph (1) of subsection (b), if the Secretary
    certifies to the congressional defense committees that--
                ``(1) the plan described in paragraph (2) of that subsection
            is sufficient to ensure that the Department of the Air Force is
            able to satisfy the criteria under subsection (a);
                ``(2) resourcing for executing such plan shall be addressed,
            to the maximum extent possible, within the current fiscal year;
            and
                ``(3) any additional resources necessary to execute such
            plan shall be included in future budgetary requests of the
            Department of Defense.''.
    SEC. 1623. PERIODIC UPDATES ON THE MODERNIZATION OF THE STRATEGIC
                              AUTOMATED COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.

        Section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 598) is amended by adding at the
    end the following subsection:
        ``(c) <<NOTE: Effective dates. Deadlines.>> Periodic Updates.--
    Beginning not later than March 1, 2025, and not later than each of March
    1 and September 1 annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Air Force
    shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
    progress of the modernization effort described in subsection (a).''.

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    SEC. 1624. MODIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT ON THE PLAN FOR THE
                              NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE, NUCLEAR
                              WEAPONS COMPLEX, NUCLEAR WEAPONS
                              DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS
                              COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.

        Section 492a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 491.>> by striking
            ``Annual'' and inserting ``Biennial'';
                (2) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``the odd-
                    numbered'' after ``for each of''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)(G), by striking ``year'' both
                    places it appears and inserting ``report''; and
                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
                        (B) by striking ``Budget Office.--'' and all that
                    follows through ``Not later than July 1'' and inserting
                    ``Budget Office.--Not later than July 1'';
                        (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), (C),
                    and (D) as paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4),
                    respectively;
                        (D) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), as
                    redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by
                    striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year report'' and
                    inserting ``report required under subsection (a)'';
                        (E) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year''; and
                        (F) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year''.
    SEC. 1625. MATTERS RELATING TO PILOT PROGRAM ON DEVELOPMENT OF
                              REENTRY VEHICLES AND RELATED SYSTEMS.

        Section 1645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4421 note prec.) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by striking, ``The Secretary of the Air Force''
                    and inserting, ``The Secretary of the Army, the
                    Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air
                    Force, acting jointly or separately,'';
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
                    paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
                    new paragraph (2):
                ``(2) expand the availability of operationally qualifiable
            vendors within the defense industrial base;''; and
                        (D) by striking, ``reentry vehicles'' each place it
                    appears and inserting ``reentry vehicles and reentry
                    systems'';
                (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
                        (A) by striking ``the Secretary'' and inserting
                    ``each Secretary''; and
                        (B) by striking ``and systems'' and inserting ``and
                    reentry systems'';
                (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

        ``(c) Coordination.--If the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of
    the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, acting jointly or
    separately, carries out a pilot program under this section, such
    Secretary or Secretaries shall ensure that the activities under the

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    pilot program are carried out in coordination with the Under Secretary
    of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Director of the Missile
    Defense Agency.'';
                (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
                (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
            subsection (d):

        ``(d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Semiannual Briefings.--Not later than
    March 1 and September 1 of each year in which the Secretary of the Army,
    the Secretary of the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, acting
    jointly or separately, carries out a pilot program under this section,
    such Secretary or Secretaries shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on the activities of the pilot program.''.
    SEC. 1626. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> EXPANSION OF NUCLEAR LONG RANGE
                              STANDOFF CAPABILITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Russia.>> In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force
    may reconvert the B-52 bombers that had been modified to carry only
    conventional weapons to conform to 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 (commonly known as the
    ``New START Treaty''), to be able to carry nuclear weapons.

        (b) Conversion of B-52 Bombers.--If the Secretary elects to exercise
    the authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Certification.>> not later than 30 days after
            the expiration of the New Start Treaty, commence the process of
            making available for nuclear certification the B-52 bombers
            described in subsection (a); and
                (2) ensure the reconversion of B-52 bombers described in
            such subsection is complete by not later than December 31, 2029.

        (c) Funding Profile for Increased Production of the Long Range
    Standoff Weapon.-- <<NOTE: Reports.>> Not later than 120 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 funding
    profile necessary, by fiscal year, to expand by one-third the planned
    purchase of the Long Range Standoff Weapon.
    SEC. 1627. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED
                              CRUISE MISSILE.

        (a) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2023.--Section 1642 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2945) is amended by striking ``W80-4 warhead'' each place it appears and
    inserting ``W80-4 ALT or an alternative warhead''.
        (b) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.--
    Section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 595) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (3)--
                              (i) by striking ``nuclear weapon project for''
                          and inserting ``nuclear weapon system project
                          with''; and

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                              (ii) by inserting ``(or an alternative warhead
                          in accordance subsection (e))'' after ``W80-4 ALT
                          warhead'';
                        (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``W80-4 ALT''; and
                    inserting ``nuclear weapon system''; and
                        (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``W80-4 ALT
                    nuclear weapon project'' and inserting ``nuclear weapon
                    system'';
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``W80-4 ALT project'' and
            inserting ``nuclear weapon system project described in
            subsection (a)(3)'';
                (3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as
            subsections (f) through (h), respectively; and
                (4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
            subsection (e):

        ``(e) Selection of a Nuclear Weapon System With an Alternative
    Warhead.--
                ``(1) Briefing, certification, and waiting period.--For
            purposes of subsection (a)(3), the Secretary of Defense, in
            coordination with the Secretary of Energy, may carry out a
            nuclear weapons system project with an alternative warhead to
            the W80-4 ALT warhead, if--
                        ``(A) the Secretaries jointly provide to the
                    congressional defense committees a briefing that
                    includes--
                              ``(i) a description of the alternative warhead
                          to be developed under the project;
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> an estimate
                          and description of the balance among the costs,
                          schedule, and programmatic impacts for the
                          research, development, and production of such
                          alternative warhead;
                              ``(iii) an explanation of the reasons the
                          Secretaries intend to develop a nuclear weapon
                          system with such alternative warhead instead of--
                                        ``(I) the W80-4 ALT warhead; or
                                        ``(II) any other warhead options
                                    that may have been considered;
                              ``(iv) a written certification from the
                          Secretaries that--
                                        ``(I) if selected as the preferred
                                    option, the nuclear weapon system with
                                    the alternative warhead is expected to
                                    more favorably balance military
                                    effectiveness, cost, schedule, and
                                    programmatic impacts than the nuclear
                                    weapons system with the W80-4 ALT
                                    warhead; and
                                        ``(II) <<NOTE: Determination.>> any
                                    funds required for such alternative
                                    warhead will be included in the
                                    materials submitted by the Secretaries
                                    in support of the budget of the
                                    President (as submitted to Congress
                                    pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
                                    United States Code) until the selected
                                    warhead achieves full operational
                                    capability, as determined by the
                                    Commander of United States Strategic
                                    Command; and
                        ``(B) a period of 45 days has elapsed following the
                    date on which such briefing was provided.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Form of briefing.--
            The briefing under paragraph (1)(A) may be submitted in
            classified form.''.

        (c) <<NOTE: Effective date. 10 USC 8013 note.>> Establishment of
    Program Element.--Beginning on the date of the submission of the budget
    of the President for fiscal

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    year 2026 in accordance with section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
    Code, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
                (1) establish a separate, dedicated program element for the
            development of a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile
            within the budget program elements for Navy Strategic Systems
            Programs; and
                (2) ensure that Navy activities in support of such
            development are executed within such program element.

        (d) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Funding Limitation.--Of the funds
    authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act
    for fiscal year 2025 for operations and maintenance, Navy, and made
    available to the Secretary of the Navy for the travel of persons, not
    more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on
    which the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense
    committees a certification that the Department of the Navy--
                (1) has established and staffed a program office for the
            development of a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile
            required by section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization
            Act for Fiscal Year 2024; and
                (2) is taking the steps required to comply with the
            direction promulgated by Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum titled ``Nuclear-Armed,
            Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program Material Development
            Decision Acquisition Memorandum,'' dated March 21, 2024.
    SEC. 1628. <<NOTE: Contracts.>> AVAILABILITY OF AIR FORCE
                              PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR HEAT SHIELD
                              MATERIAL FOR MARK 21A REENTRY VEHICLE.

        The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into contracts for the
    life-of-program procurement of heat shield material and related
    processing activities for the Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
    SEC. 1629. <<NOTE: 10 USC 493a note.>> CONDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
                              FOR SENTINEL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
                              MISSILE PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable that--
                (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> the contract structure for the
            Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (previously referred
            to as the ``ground-based strategic weapon'') program allows for
            maximum Federal Government oversight of--
                        (A) the Aerospace Vehicle Segment program area;
                        (B) the Launch Control Center program area; and
                        (C) the Launch Control Facility program area;
                (2) such Federal Government oversight includes Federal
            Government control of--
                        (A) preliminary and critical design reviews entrance
                    criteria, exit criteria; and
                        (B) certification of completion at the subsystem
                    level through total system architecture; and
                (3) there are opportunities for competition throughout the
            lifecycle of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile
            program, including competition across each of the program areas
            specified in paragraph (1).

        (b) Report.--If the Under Secretary completes a revised Milestone B
    approval for such program, the Under Secretary shall, not later than 60
    days after the date on which the Under Secretary

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    completes such approval, submit to the congressional defense committees
    a report that includes a description of how the Under Secretary intends
    to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a).
        (c) Milestone B Approval Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``Milestone B approval'' has the meaning given in section 4172 of title
    10, United States Code.
    SEC. 1630. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
                              MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2025 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:
                (1) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or
            alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the
            United States.
                (2) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed
            intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a
            number less than 400.

        (b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to
    any of the following activities:
                (1) The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental
            ballistic missiles.
                (2) Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of
            intercontinental ballistic missiles.
                (3) Facilitating the transition from the LGM-30G Minuteman
            III intercontinental ballistic missile to the LGM-35A Sentinel
            intercontinental ballistic missile.
    SEC. 1631. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ALTERING AIR FORCE
                              GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.

        (a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
    otherwise made available by this Act for fiscal year 2025 for the
    Department of the Air Force may be obligated or expended to alter or
    adjust the existing composition, roles, or responsibilities of Air Force
    Global Strike Command in the--
                (1) development of military requirements relating to
            strategic deterrence; or
                (2) execution of Joint Forces Air Component Command
            operational and planning support for United States Strategic
            Command.

        (b) <<NOTE: Plan.>> Report Required.--Not later than April 30, 2025,
    the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of
    United States Strategic Command, shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a report outlining a plan for ensuring that any
    future adjustments to the composition, roles, or responsibilities of Air
    Force Global Strike Command will not adversely affect the missions of
    the Air Force Global Strike Command in supporting the operational
    requirements of the United States Strategic Command or activities of the
    Department of Defense to achieve Presidential nuclear employment
    guidance objectives.

        (c) Termination.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall
    terminate 90 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force
    submits the report required by subsection (b).

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    SEC. 1632. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS TO DISMANTLE B83-1 NUCLEAR
                              GRAVITY BOMB.

        (a) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> Limitation on Travel Expenses.--Of the funds
    authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
    for fiscal year 2025 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and
    available for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
    and Engineering for travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be
    obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits to the
    congressional defense committees the proposed strategy required by
    paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of section 1674 of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263).

        (b) Limitation on Use to Dismantle.--Except as provided in
    subsection (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
    Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department
    of Energy may be used to dismantle B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs.
        (c) Exceptions.--The limitation on the use of funds under subsection
    (b) shall not apply--
                (1) if the Commander of the United States Strategic Command
            submits to the congressional defense committees a certification
            that--
                        (A) the use of funds described in such subsection to
                    dismantle B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs is in the best
                    interest of the United States; and
                        (B) there are no gaps as of the date of the
                    submission of such certification in the strategic
                    deterrence posture of the United States; or
                (2) with respect to the dismantlement of B83-1 nuclear
            gravity bombs for the purpose of supporting safety and
            surveillance, sustainment, life extension or modification
            programs for the B83-1 or other weapons currently in, or planned
            to become part of, the nuclear weapons stockpile of the United
            States.
    SEC. 1633. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION
                              OF PLAN FOR DECREASING THE TIME TO
                              UPLOAD ADDITIONAL WARHEADS TO THE
                              INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE
                              FLEET.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
    year 2025 for operation and maintenance, Air Force, and available for
    the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for the travel of persons,
    not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on
    which the Secretary of the Air Force submits the plan required by
    section 1650 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 601).
    SEC. 1634. <<NOTE: Briefing.>> LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
                              PENDING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ON
                              OPTIONS FOR ENHANCING NATIONAL NUCLEAR
                              SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ACCESS TO THE
                              DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
    year 2025 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available to
    the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base
    Policy for the travel of persons, not more than 90 percent may be
    obligated or expended until the date on which the Assistant Secretary
    provides the briefing on options for

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    enhancing National Nuclear Security Administration access to the defense
    industrial base required by the report of the Committee on Armed
    Services of the Senate accompanying S.2226 of the 118th Congress (Senate
    Report 118-58).
    SEC. 1635. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4811 note.>> DEFENSE
                              INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
                              STRATEGY.

        (a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
    the Administrator for Nuclear Security and other individuals as the
    Secretary determines appropriate, shall commence the implementation of a
    strategy for promoting the development of a skilled manufacturing and
    high-demand vocational trade workforce to support the expansion of the
    national technology and industrial base and nuclear security enterprise.
        (b) Report; Briefings.--
                (1) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the development of
            the strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to
            the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
            and the Senate a report that outlines the strategy and includes
            a detailed description of measures to implement the strategy,
            including planned schedules and progress milestones.
                (2) Briefings.--Beginning in 2026, and on a biennial basis
            until 2032, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial
            Base Policy shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
            progress made in implementing the strategy under subsection (a).

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has
            the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``nuclear security enterprise'' has the meaning
            given that term in section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
            (50 U.S.C. 2501).
    SEC. 1636. LONG-TERM PLAN FOR STRATEGIC NUCLEAR FORCES DURING
                              DELIVERY VEHICLE TRANSITION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan Required.--Not later than one year
    after the date of the enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter
    through 2031, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for deployed
    strategic nuclear warheads over the covered period, during which changes
    are expected to be made to strategic delivery systems.

        (b) Elements.--Each plan under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) A baseline strategy for maintaining a minimum of 1,550
            nuclear warheads deployed on land-based intercontinental
            ballistic missiles, submarine-launched intercontinental
            ballistic missiles, and counted for deployed heavy bombers (as
            defined under the New START Treaty) during the covered period.
                (2) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> For each year of the covered period,
            an estimate of the number of available strategic delivery
            systems, by type, and the number of deployed warheads associated
            with such systems.

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                (3) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of operational
            considerations, including, as necessary, the identification of
            areas in which greater risk is being accepted.
                (4) A description of contingency plans in the event of
            reduced strategic delivery system availability due to
            programmatic delays, aging, or other such factors.
                (5) <<NOTE: Review.>> A review of the importance and impact
            of nuclear risk and reduction arms control.
                (6) Any other matters the Commander of the United States
            Strategic Command determines appropriate for inclusion in the
            plan.

        (c) Coordination.--In preparing each plan required under this
    section, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall
    coordinate with--
                (1) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
            Sustainment;
                (2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and
                (3) the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

        (d) Definitions.--
                (1) The term ``covered period'' means the period beginning
            on January 1, 2028, and ending on January 1, 2036.
                (2) The term ``New START Treaty'' 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 on April 8, 2010, and entered into force
            on February 5, 2011.
                (3) The term ``strategic delivery system'' means land-based
            intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched
            intercontinental ballistic missiles, long range air-launched
            cruise missiles, and nuclear-capable heavy bomber aircraft.
    SEC. 1637. REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
                              CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE
                              STRATEGIC POSTURE OF THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 491 note.>> Statement of Policy.--It is the
    policy of the United States that--
                (1) the deterrence of strategic attacks, and in particular
            nuclear attacks, against the United States and its allies is the
            highest defense priority of the United States; and
                (2) the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy are
            provided with all necessary authorities and resources required
            to ensure the maintenance of a modern, effective strategic
            deterrent to meet the emerging suite of unprecedented strategic
            threats against the United States.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--Not later than March 31 of
    each of years 2025 through 2030, the Secretary of Defense and the
    Secretary of Energy, acting through the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons
    Council, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
    briefing on the progress of each such Secretary with respect to
    implementing the recommendations made by the Congressional Commission on
    the Strategic Posture of the United States established under section
    1687 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (Public Law 117-81) in the document titled ``America's Strategic
    Posture: The Final Report of the Congressional Commission on the
    Strategic Posture of the United States'' (and dated October 2023).

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        (c) Elements.--Each briefing required by subsection (b) shall
    include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of the extent to
            which the implementation of each recommendation may contribute
            to the deterrence of particular threats anticipated during the
            period covered by such document.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A determination of whether each
            recommendation has been, or will be, implemented by the
            Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Energy.
                (3) For each recommendation that has been, or will be,
            implemented--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> the plan for such
                    implementation, or, if applicable, a description of how
                    such recommendation was implemented;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> an estimate of the cost
                    of implementation;
                        (C) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> the timeline for such
                    implementation; and
                        (D) a description of any additional resources the
                    Secretary concerned determines necessary for such
                    implementation.
                (4) <<NOTE: Determination. Analysis.>> In the case of a
            recommendation the Secretary concerned determines the relevant
            Department is already implementing through a separate effort,
            the analysis and justification of the Secretary for such
            determination.
                (5) A description of any anticipated impacts to the Defense
            Industrial Base or the Nuclear Security Enterprise required to
            support a recommendation, and any projected net benefits to the
            economic competitiveness of the United States.
                (6) A description of the impact, if any, of implementing a
            recommendation with respect to other activities of the
            Department of Defense or the Department of Energy.
                (7) Such other information as the Chairman of the Nuclear
            Weapons Council determines relevant.
    SEC. 1638. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO USE OF ARTIFICIAL
                              INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC
                              DETERRENCE.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the considered use of artificial intelligence and
            machine learning tools presents opportunities to strengthen the
            security of critical strategic communications and early warning
            networks, improve the efficiency of planning processes to reduce
            the risk of collateral damage, and enhance U.S. capabilities for
            modeling weapons functionality in support of stockpile
            stewardship; and
                (2) even with such applications, particular care must be
            taken to ensure that the incorporation of artificial
            intelligence and machine learning tools does not increase the
            risk that our Nation's most critical strategic assets can be
            compromised.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 491 note.>> Statement of Policy.--It is the
    policy of the United States that the use of artificial intelligence
    efforts should not compromise the integrity of nuclear safeguards,
    whether through the functionality of weapons systems, the validation of
    communications from command authorities, or the principle of requiring
    positive human actions in execution of decisions by the President with
    respect to the employment of nuclear weapons.

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                      Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs

    SEC. 1641. EXPANSION OF CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO MISSILE
                              DEFENSE INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS TO APPLY
                              TO PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

        Section 5551 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section
    1649, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or the People's
            Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or the People's
            Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation''; and
                (3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the People's
            Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation''.
    SEC. 1642. ADDITIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SITE FOR PROTECTION OF
                              UNITED STATES HOMELAND.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment of Additional Interceptor
    Site.--Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose,
    not later than December 31, 2030, the Director of the Missile Defense
    Agency shall establish a fully operational third continental United
    States interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States. The
    Director shall establish such site at a location optimized to support
    the defense of the homeland of the United States from emerging long-
    range missile threats.

        (b) Coordination.--In establishing the interceptor site required
    under subsection (a), the Director shall coordinate with the commander
    of the relevant combatant command.
        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Plan and Updates.--Concurrent with the
    submission of the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to
    section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for each of fiscal
    years 2026 through 2031, the Director shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees--
                (1) a plan for establishing the interceptor site required
            under subsection (a); and
                (2) an update on the progress of the Director in
            establishing such site.
    SEC. 1643. ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF
                              JORDANIAN AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
    Secretary of State and the Commander of the United States Central
    Command, may seek to advise and assist the Kingdom of Jordan in
    enhancing capabilities for countering air and missile threats from Iran
    and groups linked to Iran, including the threat from unmanned aerial
    systems, that threaten the United States, Jordan, and other allies and
    partners of the United States.
        (b) Protection of Sensitive Technology and Information.--The
    Secretary shall ensure that any advice or assistance provided under this
    section appropriately protects sensitive technology and information and
    the national security interests of the United States and Jordan.
        (c) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Middle East Integrated Air and Missile
    Defense.--Pursuant to section 1658 of the James M. Inhofe National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
    Stat. 2951), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
    Secretary of State, shall assess the feasibility of including Jordan in
    a multinational integrated air and missile defense architecture

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    to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of Jordan from
    cruise and ballistic missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and
    rocket attacks from Iran and groups linked to Iran.
    SEC. 1644. IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI
                              COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-
                              DEVELOPMENT AND CO-PRODUCTION.

        (a) Iron Dome Short-range Rocket Defense System.--
                (1) Availability of funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
            appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2025 for procurement,
            Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not
            more than $110,000,000 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.
                (2) Conditions.--
                        (A) Agreement.--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.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Certification.--Not later
                    than 30 days prior to the initial obligation of funds
                    described in paragraph (1), the Under Secretary of
                    Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to
                    the appropriate congressional committees--
                              (i) a certification that the amended bilateral
                          international agreement specified in subparagraph
                          (A) is being implemented as provided in such
                          agreement;
                              (ii) an assessment detailing any risks
                          relating to the implementation of such agreement;
                          and
                              (iii) for system improvements resulting in
                          modified Iron Dome components and Tamir
                          interceptor sub-components, a certification that
                          the Government of Israel has demonstrated
                          successful completion of Production Readiness
                          Reviews, including the validation of production
                          lines, the verification of component conformance,
                          and the verification of performance to
                          specification as defined in the Iron Dome Defense
                          System Procurement Agreement, as further amended.

        (b) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David's Sling
    Weapon System Co-production.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), of the funds
            authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for
            procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense
            Agency not more than $40,000,000 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.
                (2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Agreement.--Provision of funds
            specified in paragraph (1) shall be subject to the terms and
            conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement, including--
                        (A) a one-for-one cash match is made by Israel or in
                    another matching amount that otherwise meets best

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                    efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United States and
                    Israel); and
                        (B) 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.
                (3) Certification and assessment.--The Under Secretary of
            Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
            appropriate congressional committees--
                        (A) 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
                        (B) an assessment detailing any risks relating to
                    the implementation of such agreement.

        (c) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3 Upper Tier
    Interceptor Program Co-production.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), of the funds
            authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025 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 for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
            Program, including for co-production of parts and components in
            the United States by United States industry.
                (2) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
            Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate
            congressional committees a certification that--
                        (A) 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;
                        (B) 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);
                        (C) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> the United States has
                    entered into a bilateral international agreement with
                    Israel that establishes, with respect to the use of such
                    funds--
                              (i) 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;
                              (ii) 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;
                              (iii) technical milestones for co-production
                          of parts and components and procurement;

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                              (iv) a joint affordability working group to
                          consider cost reduction initiatives; and
                              (v) joint approval processes for third-party
                          sales; and
                        (D) the level of co-production described in
                    subparagraph (C)(i) for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier
                    Interceptor Program is not less than 50 percent.

        (d) <<NOTE: Certifications.>> Number.--In carrying out paragraph (2)
    of subsection (b) and paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under
    Secretary may submit--
                (1) one certification covering both the David's Sling Weapon
            System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program; or
                (2) separate certifications for each respective system.

        (e) Timing.--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) 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.
        (f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
                (1) The congressional defense committees.
                (2) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
                (3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
            Representatives.
    SEC. 1645. <<NOTE: Certification. Notification.>> LIMITATION ON
                              AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS WITH RESPECT TO
                              CERTAIN MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM
                              GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND
                              PROCEDURES.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Under Secretary of Defense
    for Research and Engineering for travel, not more than 90 percent may be
    obligated or expended until the date on which such Under Secretary
    submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that a
    notification to repeal, replace, or supersede the Directive-type
    Memorandum 20-002 has been submitted--
                (1) in accordance with section 205(b) of title 10, United
            States Code; and
                (2) pursuant to section 1667 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10
            U.S.C. 205 note).
    SEC. 1646. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5501 note.>> CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION
                              REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO INCIDENTS
                              THAT AFFECT AVAILABILITY OF UNITED
                              STATES HOMELAND MISSILE DEFENSES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline.>> Requirement.--If the
    Secretary of Defense determines that an incident has affected the
    availability of the ground-based midcourse defense system, or has
    impeded the function of such system, in a manner that inhibits the
    capability of such system to adequately respond to the operational
    mission of such system as required by the Commander of the United States
    Northern Command, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate Members
    of Congress a notification of such incident by not later than 24 hours
    after the Secretary makes such determination.

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        (b) Appropriate Members of Congress Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``appropriate Members of Congress'' means each chair and ranking
    member of the congressional defense committees.
    SEC. 1647. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> PLAN FOR COMPREHENSIVE BALLISTIC
                              MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR COVERAGE OF GUAM.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, in coordination
    with the Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of Defense for
    Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Director of the Missile Defense
    Agency, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan,
    including an implementation schedule, for--
                (1) <<NOTE: China. North Korea.>> providing simultaneous
            radar coverage of ballistic missile threats against Guam from
            the People's Republic of China and the Democratic People's
            Republic of Korea; and
                (2) enabling the effective engagement of Terminal High
            Altitude Area Defense interceptors against incoming ballistic
            missile attacks on Guam, as required.
    SEC. 1648. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON MISSILE DEFENSE OF GUAM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Briefings Required.--Concurrent with
    the first submission to Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105(a)
    of title 31, United States Code, after the date of the enactment of this
    Act, and with each submission of a budget to Congress pursuant to such
    section until the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
    Sustainment determines that the missile defense system protecting Guam
    achieves full operational capability, the Under Secretary shall provide
    to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the missile
    defense of Guam.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Elements.--Each briefing under subsection
    (a) shall cover the following:
                (1) The current architecture of the missile defense system
            protecting Guam as compared to the prior year.
                (2) <<NOTE: List.>> A consolidated list of funds estimated
            within the most recent future-years defense program under
            section 221 of title 10, United States Code, for the missile
            defense of Guam as compared to the prior fiscal year, including
            with respect to--
                        (A) missile defense systems;
                        (B) missile defense interceptors;
                        (C) network and communications systems;
                        (D) research, development, test, and evaluation;
                        (E) software development;
                        (F) military construction;
                        (G) operations and maintenance, including advanced
                    planning and infrastructure sustainment, renovation, and
                    maintenance funds;
                        (H) civilian and military personnel, including
                    quality of life supporting functions; and
                        (I) such other matters as the Under Secretary
                    considers appropriate.

        (c) Major Highlights.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall
    include notable highlights and changes affecting the progress towards
    initial and full operational capability of the missile defense system
    protecting Guam.

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    SEC. 1649. ORGANIZATION AND CODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW
                              RELATING TO MISSILE DEFENSE.

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

        ``PART VI-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101, prec. 5501.>> ELEMENTS OF
    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER MATTERS

    ``Subpart A-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101, prec. 5501.>> Elements

    ``CHAPTER 551-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101, prec. 5501.>> MISSILE DEFENSE

                           ``subchapter i--organization

    ``5501. National missile defense policy.
    ``5502. Missile defense agency.

                 ``subchapter ii--budget and acquisition matters

    ``5511. Ballistic missile defense programs: program elements.
    ``5512. Ballistic missile defense programs: display of amounts for
               research, development, test, and evaluation.
    ``5513. Unfunded priorities of the missile defense agency: annual
               report.
    ``5514. Acquisition accountability on the missile defense system.
    ``5515. Missile defense and defeat programs: major force program and
               budget assessment.

                  ``subchapter iii--missile defense capabilities

    ``5531. Technical authority for integrated air and missile defense
               activities and programs.
    ``5532. Hypersonic defense capability development.
    ``5533. Required testing of ground-based midcourse defense element of
               ballistic missile defense system.
    ``5534. Integration and interoperability of air and missile defense
               capabilities.
    ``5535. Development of requirements to support integrated air and
               missile defense capabilities.
    ``5536. Testing and assessment of missile defense systems prior to
               production and deployment.
    ``5537. Limitation on Missile Defense Agency production of satellites
               and ground systems associated with operation of such
               satellites.

                   ``subchapter iv--missile defense information

    ``5551. Prohibitions relating to missile defense information and
               systems.
    ``5552. Biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities.
    ``5553. Provision of information on flight testing of ground-based
               midcourse national missile defense system.

    ``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 5501.>> ORGANIZATION
    ``Sec. 5501. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5501.>> National missile defense
                      policy

        ``It is the policy of the United States--
                ``(1) to research, develop, test, procure, deploy, and
            sustain, with funding subject to the annual authorization of
            appropriations for National Missile Defense, systems that
            provide effective, layered missile defense capabilities to
            defeat increasingly complex missile threats in all phases of
            flight; and
                ``(2) to rely on nuclear deterrence to address more
            sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental
            missile threats to the homeland of the United States.
    ``Sec. 5502. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5502.>> Missile defense agency

        ``(a) Appointment of Director.--The Director of the Missile Defense
    Agency shall be a general or flag officer appointed for a six-year term.

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        ``(b) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> Deputy Director.--(1) There is a Deputy
    Director of the Missile Defense Agency, who shall be appointed by the
    Secretary of Defense from among the general officers on active duty in
    the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or from among the
    flag officers on active duty in the Navy. In selecting an individual to
    serve as the Deputy Director, the Secretary of Defense shall select an
    individual who serves in a different armed force than the armed force in
    which the Director serves.

        ``(2) The Deputy Director shall be appointed for a term of not fewer
    than two, and not more than four years.
        ``(3) The Deputy Director shall be under the authority, direction,
    and control of the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
        ``(4) The Deputy Director shall--
                ``(A) carry out such responsibilities as may be assigned by
            the Director; and
                ``(B) serve as acting director during periods of absence by
            the Director, or at such times as the office of the Director is
            vacant.

        ``(c) Notification of Changes to Non-standard Acquisition and
    Requirements Processes and Responsibilities.--(1) The Secretary of
    Defense may not make any changes to the missile defense non-standard
    acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities unless, with
    respect to those proposed changes--
                ``(A) the Secretary, without delegation, has taken each of
            the actions specified in paragraph (2); and
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 120 days has
            elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits the
            report under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph.

        ``(2) If the Secretary proposes to make changes to the missile
    defense non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and
    responsibilities, the Secretary shall--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> consult 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 the United States Strategic Command, the Commander
            of the United States Northern Command, and the Director of the
            Missile Defense Agency, regarding the changes;
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Certification.>> certify 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);
                ``(C) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report that contains--
                        ``(i) a description of the changes, the rationale
                    for the changes, and the views of the individuals
                    referred to in subparagraph (A) with respect to the
                    changes;
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Certification.>> a certification that
                    the changes will not impair the missile defense
                    capabilities of the United States nor degrade the unique
                    special acquisition authorities of the Missile Defense
                    Agency; and
                        ``(iii) <<NOTE: Records.>> with respect to any such
                    changes to Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, or
                    successor directive issued in accordance with this
                    subsection, a final draft of the proposed modified
                    directive, both in an electronic format and in a hard
                    copy format; and

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                ``(D) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> with respect to any such changes
            to Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, or successor
            directive issued in accordance with this subsection, provide to
            such committees a briefing on the proposed modified directive
            described in subparagraph (C)(iii).

        ``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `non-
    standard acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities'
    means the processes and responsibilities described in--
                ``(A) the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense titled
            `Missile Defense Program Direction' signed on January 2, 2002,
            as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection or
            as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any successor
            memorandum issued in accordance with this subsection;
                ``(B) Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, as in effect
            on the date of the enactment of this subsection (without regard
            to any modifications described in Directive-type Memorandum 20-
            002 of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or any amendments or
            extensions thereto made before the date of such enactment), or
            as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any successor
            directive issued in accordance with this subsection; and
                ``(C) United States Strategic Command Instruction 538-3
            titled `MD Warfighter Involvement Process', as in effect on the
            date of the enactment of this subsection or as modified in
            accordance with this subsection, or any successor instruction
            issued in accordance with this subsection.

     ``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 5511.>> BUDGET AND ACQUISITION
    MATTERS
    ``Sec. 5511. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5511.>> Ballistic missile defense
                      programs: program elements

        ``(a) Program Elements Specified by President.--In the budget
    justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
    Department of Defense budget for any fiscal year (as submitted with the
    budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31), the amount
    requested for activities of the Missile Defense Agency shall be set
    forth in accordance with such program elements as the President may
    specify.
        ``(b) Separate Program Elements for Programs Entering Engineering
    and Manufacturing Development.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
    ensure that each ballistic missile defense program that enters
    engineering and manufacturing development is assigned a separate,
    dedicated program element.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term
    `engineering and manufacturing development' means the period in the
    course of an acquisition program during which the primary objectives are
    to--
                ``(A) translate the most promising design approach into a
            stable, interoperable, producible, supportable, and cost-
            effective design;
                ``(B) validate the manufacturing or production process; and
                ``(C) demonstrate system capabilities through testing.

        ``(c) Management and Support.--The amount requested for a fiscal
    year for any program element specified for that fiscal year pursuant to
    subsection (a) shall include requests for the amounts necessary for the
    management and support of the programs, projects, and activities
    contained in that program element.

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    ``Sec. 5512. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5512.>> Ballistic missile defense
                      programs: display of amounts for research,
                      development, test, and evaluation

        ``(a) Requirement.--Any amount in the budget submitted to Congress
    under section 1105 of title 31 for any fiscal year for research,
    development, test, and evaluation for the integration of a ballistic
    missile defense element into the overall ballistic missile defense
    architecture shall be set forth under the account of the Department of
    Defense for Defense-wide research, development, test, and evaluation
    and, within that account, under the subaccount (or other budget activity
    level) for the Missile Defense Agency.
        ``(b) Transfer Criteria.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
    establish criteria for the transfer of responsibility for a ballistic
    missile defense program from the Director of the Missile Defense Agency
    to the Secretary of a military department. The criteria established for
    such a transfer shall, at a minimum, address the following:
                ``(A) The technical maturity of the program.
                ``(B) The availability of facilities for production.
                ``(C) The commitment of the Secretary of the military
            department concerned to procurement funding for that program, as
            shown by funding through the future-years defense program and
            other defense planning documents.

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Submission.>> The Secretary shall submit the criteria
    established, and any modifications to those criteria, to the
    congressional defense committees.

        ``(c) Notification of Transfer.--Before responsibility for a
    ballistic missile defense program is transferred from the Director of
    the Missile Defense Agency to the Secretary of a military department,
    the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
    committees notice in writing of the Secretary's intent to make that
    transfer. <<NOTE: Certification.>> The Secretary shall include with such
    notice a certification that the program has met the criteria established
    under subsection (b) for such a transfer. <<NOTE: Time period.>> The
    transfer may then be carried out after the end of the 60-day period
    beginning on the date of such notice.

        ``(d) Conforming Budget and Planning Transfers.--When a ballistic
    missile defense program is transferred from the Missile Defense Agency
    to the Secretary of a military department in accordance with this
    section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all appropriate
    conforming changes are made to proposed or projected funding allocations
    in the future-years defense program under section 221 of this title and
    other Department of Defense program, budget, and planning documents.
        ``(e) Follow-on Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.--The
    Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, before a ballistic missile
    defense program is transferred from the Director of the Missile Defense
    Agency to the Secretary of a military department, roles and
    responsibilities for research, development, test, and evaluation related
    to system improvements for that program are clearly delineated.
    ``Sec. 5513. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5513.>> Unfunded priorities of the
                      missile defense agency: annual report

        ``(a) Reports.--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 Director of the Missile

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    Defense Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman
    of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to the congressional defense
    committees, a report on the unfunded priorities of the Missile Defense
    Agency.
        ``(b) Elements.--
                ``(1) In general.--Each report under subsection (a) shall
            specify, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the
            following:
                        ``(A) A summary description of such priority,
                    including the objectives to be achieved if such priority
                    is funded (whether in whole or in part).
                        ``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
                    connection with the objectives under subparagraph (A).
                        ``(C) Account information with respect to such
                    priority, including the following (as applicable):
                              ``(i) Line Item Number (LIN) for applicable
                          procurement accounts.
                              ``(ii) Program Element (PE) number for
                          applicable research, development, test, and
                          evaluation accounts.
                              ``(iii) Sub-activity group (SAG) for
                          applicable operation and maintenance accounts.
                ``(2) Prioritization of priorities.--Each report under
            subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities covered by
            such report in order of urgency of priority.

        ``(c) Unfunded Priority Defined.--In this section, the term
    `unfunded priority', in the case of a fiscal year, means a program,
    activity, or mission requirement of the Missile Defense Agency that--
                ``(1) is not funded in the budget of the President for the
            fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
            title 31, United States Code;
                ``(2) is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with
            an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or
            other validated requirement; and
                ``(3) would have been recommended for funding through the
            budget referred to in paragraph (1) by the Director of the
            Missile Defense Agency in connection with the budget if
            additional resources had been available for the budget to fund
            the program, activity, or mission requirement.
    ``Sec. 5514. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5514.>> Acquisition accountability on
                      the missile defense system

        ``(a) Baselines Required.--(1) In accordance with paragraph (2), the
    Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall establish and maintain an
    acquisition baseline for--
                ``(A) each program element of the missile defense system, as
            specified in section 223 of this title; and
                ``(B) each designated major subprogram of such program
            elements.

        ``(2) The Director shall establish an acquisition baseline required
    by paragraph (1) before the date on which the program element or major
    subprogram enters--
                ``(A) engineering and manufacturing development (or its
            equivalent); and
                ``(B) production and deployment.

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        ``(3) Except as provided by subsection (c), the Director may not
    adjust or revise an acquisition baseline established under this section.
        ``(b) Elements of Baselines.--Each acquisition baseline required by
    subsection (a) for a program element or major subprogram shall include
    the following:
                ``(1) A comprehensive schedule, including--
                        ``(A) research and development milestones;
                        ``(B) acquisition milestones, including design
                    reviews and key decision points;
                        ``(C) key test events, including ground, flight, and
                    cybersecurity tests and ballistic missile defense system
                    tests;
                        ``(D) delivery and fielding schedules;
                        ``(E) quantities of assets planned for acquisition
                    and delivery in total and by fiscal year; and
                        ``(F) planned contract award dates.
                ``(2) A detailed technical description of--
                        ``(A) the capability to be developed, including
                    hardware and software;
                        ``(B) system requirements, including performance
                    requirements;
                        ``(C) how the proposed capability satisfies a
                    capability requirement or performance attribute
                    identified through--
                              ``(i) the missile defense warfighter
                          involvement process, as governed by United States
                          Strategic Command Instruction 538-03, or such
                          successor document; or
                              ``(ii) processes and products approved by the
                          Joint Chiefs of Staff or Joint Requirements
                          Oversight Council;
                        ``(D) key knowledge points that must be achieved to
                    permit continuation of the program and to inform
                    production and deployment decisions; and
                        ``(E) how the Director plans to improve the
                    capability over time.
                ``(3) A cost estimate, including--
                        ``(A) a life-cycle cost estimate that separately
                    identifies the costs regarding research and development,
                    procurement, military construction, operations and
                    sustainment, and disposal;
                        ``(B) program acquisition unit costs for the program
                    element;
                        ``(C) average procurement unit costs and program
                    acquisition costs for the program element;
                        ``(D) an identification of when the document
                    regarding the program joint cost analysis requirements
                    description is scheduled to be approved; and
                        ``(E) an explanation for why a program joint cost
                    analysis requirements description has not been prepared
                    and approved, and, if a program joint cost analysis
                    requirements description is not applicable, the
                    rationale for such inapplicability.
                ``(4) A test baseline summarizing the comprehensive test
            program for the program element or major subprogram outlined in
            the integrated master test plan.

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        ``(c) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Exception to Limitation on Revision.--
    The Director may adjust or revise an acquisition baseline established
    under this section if the Director submits to the congressional defense
    committees notification of--
                ``(1) a justification for such adjustment or revision;
                ``(2) the specific adjustments or revisions made to the
            acquisition baseline, including to the elements described in
            subsection (b); and
                ``(3) the effective date of the adjusted or revised
            acquisition baseline.

        ``(d) Operations and Sustainment Cost Estimates.--The Director shall
    ensure that each life-cycle cost estimate included in an acquisition
    baseline pursuant to subsection (b)(3)(A) includes--
                ``(1) all of the operations and sustainment costs for which
            the Director is responsible;
                ``(2) a description of the operations and sustainment
            functions and costs for which a military department is
            responsible;
                ``(3) the amount of operations and sustainment costs (dollar
            value and base year) for which the military department or other
            element of the Department of Defense is responsible; and
                ``(4)(A) a citation to the source (such as a joint cost
            estimate or one or more military department estimates) that
            captures the operations and sustainment costs for which a
            military department or other element of the Department of
            Defense is responsible;
                ``(B) the date the source was prepared; and
                ``(C) if and when the source was independently verified by
            the Office for Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.
    ``Sec. 5515. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5515.>> Missile defense and defeat
                      programs: major force program and budget
                      assessment

        ``(a) Establishment of Major Force Program.--The Secretary of
    Defense shall establish a unified major force program for missile
    defense and defeat programs pursuant to section 222(b) of this title to
    prioritize missile defense and defeat programs in accordance with the
    requirements of the Department of Defense and national security.
        ``(b) <<NOTE: Time periods. Reports.>> Budget Assessment.--(1) The
    Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials for each of
    fiscal years 2019 through 2030 a report on the budget for missile
    defense and defeat programs of the Department of Defense.

        ``(2) Each report on the budget for missile defense and defeat
    programs of the Department under paragraph (1) shall include the
    following:
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Overview.>> An overview of the budget,
            including--
                        ``(i) a comparison between that budget, the previous
                    budget, the most recent and prior future-years defense
                    program submitted to Congress under section 221 of this
                    title (such comparison shall exclude the responsibility
                    for research and development of the continuing
                    improvement of such missile defense and defeat program),
                    and the amounts appropriated for such missile defense
                    and defeat programs during the previous fiscal year; and
                        ``(ii) the specific identification, as a budgetary
                    line item, for the funding under such programs.

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                ``(B) An assessment of the budget, including significant
            changes, priorities, challenges, and risks.
                ``(C) Any additional matters the Secretary determines
            appropriate.

        ``(3) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in
    unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `budget', with respect to a fiscal year,
            means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to
            Congress by the President under section 1105(a) of title 31.
                ``(2) The term `defense budget materials', with respect to a
            fiscal year, means the materials submitted to Congress by the
            Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that fiscal
            year.
                ``(3) The term `missile defense and defeat programs' means
            active and passive ballistic missile defense programs, cruise
            missile defense programs for the homeland, and missile defeat
            programs.

        ``SUBCHAPTER III-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 5531.>> MISSILE DEFENSE
    CAPABILITIES
    ``Sec. 5531. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5531.>> Technical authority for
                      integrated air and missile defense activities
                      and programs

        ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Missile Defense Agency is the
    technical authority of the Department of Defense for integrated air and
    missile defense activities and programs, including joint engineering and
    integration efforts for such activities and programs, including with
    respect to defining and controlling the interfaces of such activities
    and programs and the allocation of technical requirements for such
    activities and programs.
        ``(b) Detailees.--(1) In carrying out the technical authority under
    paragraph (1), the Director may seek to have staff detailed to the
    Missile Defense Agency from the Joint Functional Component Command for
    Integrated Missile Defense and the Joint Integrated Air and Missile
    Defense Organization in a number the Director determines necessary in
    accordance with subparagraph (B).
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In detailing staff under
    subparagraph (A) to carry out the technical authority under paragraph
    (1), the total number of staff, including detailees, of the Missile
    Defense Agency who carry out such authority may not exceed the number
    that is twice the number of such staff carrying out such authority as of
    January 1, 2016.
    ``Sec. 5532. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5532.>> Hypersonic defense capability
                      development

        ``(a) Executive Agent.--The Director of the Missile Defense Agency
    shall serve as the executive agent for the Department of Defense for the
    development of a capability by the United States to counter hypersonic
    boost-glide vehicle capabilities and conventional prompt strike
    capabilities that may be employed against the United States, the allies
    of the United States, and the deployed forces of the United States.
        ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director shall--
                ``(1) develop architectures for a hypersonic defense
            capability, from detecting threats to intercepting such threats,
            that--

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                        ``(A) involves systems of the military departments
                    and the Defense Agencies; and
                        ``(B) includes both kinetic and nonkinetic options
                    for such interception; and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> not later than September 30, 2017,
            establish a program of record to develop a hypersonic defense
            capability.
    ``Sec. 5533. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5533.>> Required testing of ground-
                      based midcourse defense element of ballistic
                      missile defense system

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Testing Required.--Except as provided in
    subsection (c), not less frequently than once each fiscal year, the
    Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall administer a flight test of
    the ground-based midcourse defense element of the ballistic missile
    defense system. Beginning not later than five years after the date on
    which the next generation interceptor achieves initial operational
    capability, the Director shall ensure that such flight tests include the
    next generation interceptor.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Evaluations.>> Requirements.--The Director shall
    ensure that each test carried out under subsection (a) provides for one
    or more of the following:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Validation.>> The validation of technical
            improvements made to increase system performance and
            reliability.
                ``(2) The evaluation of the operational effectiveness of the
            ground-based midcourse defense element of the ballistic missile
            defense system.
                ``(3) The use of threat-representative targets and critical
            engagement conditions, including the use of threat-
            representative countermeasures.
                ``(4) The evaluation of new configurations of interceptors
            before they are fielded.
                ``(5) The satisfaction of the `fly before buy' acquisition
            approach for new interceptor components or software.
                ``(6) The evaluation of the interoperability of the ground-
            based midcourse defense element with other elements of the
            ballistic missile defense systems.

        ``(c) Exceptions.--The Director may forgo a test under subsection
    (a) in a fiscal year under one or more of the following conditions:
                ``(1) Such a test would jeopardize national security.
                ``(2) Insufficient time considerations between post-test
            analysis and subsequent pre-test design.
                ``(3) Insufficient funding.
                ``(4) An interceptor is unavailable.
                ``(5) A target is unavailable or is insufficiently
            representative of threats.
                ``(6) The test range or necessary test assets are
            unavailable.
                ``(7) Inclement weather.
                ``(8) Any other condition the Director considers
            appropriate.

        ``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Certification.--Not later than 45 days
    after forgoing a test for a condition or conditions under subsection
    (c)(8), the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification
    setting forth the condition or conditions that caused the test to be
    forgone under such subsection.

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Plan.>> Report.--Not later than 45 days after forgoing
    a test for any condition specified in subsection (c), the Director shall
    submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting

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    forth the rationale for forgoing the test and a plan to restore an
    intercept flight test in the Integrated Master Test Plan of the Missile
    Defense Agency. In the case of a test forgone for a condition or
    conditions under subsection (c)(8), the report required by this
    subsection is in addition to the certification required by subsection
    (d).
    ``Sec. 5534. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5534.>> Integration and
                      interoperability of air and missile defense
                      capabilities

        ``(a) Interoperability of Missile Defense Systems.--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 (Public
    Law 115-232), acting through the Missile Defense Executive Board, shall
    ensure the interoperability and integration of the covered air and
    missile defense capabilities of the United States, including by carrying
    out operational testing.
        ``(b) Annual Demonstration.--(1) Except as provided by paragraph
    (2), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Secretary of the
    Army shall jointly ensure that not less than one intercept or flight
    test is carried out each year that demonstrates interoperability and
    integration among the covered air and missile defense capabilities of
    the United States.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> The Director and the Secretary may
    waive the requirement in paragraph (1) with respect to an intercept or
    flight test carried out during the year covered by the waiver if the
    chairman of the Missile Defense Executive Board--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that such waiver
            is necessary for such year; and
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Notification.>> submits to the congressional
            defense committees notification of such waiver, including an
            explanation for how such waiver will not negatively affect
            demonstrating the interoperability and integration among the
            covered air and missile defense capabilities of the United
            States.

        ``(c) Definition of Covered Air and Missile Defense Capabilities.--
    In this section, the term `covered air and missile defense capabilities'
    means Patriot air and missile defense batteries and associated
    interceptors and systems, Aegis ships and associated ballistic missile
    interceptors (including Aegis Ashore capability), AN/TPY-2 radars, or
    terminal high altitude area defense batteries and interceptors.
    ``Sec. 5535. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5535.>> Development of requirements to
                      support integrated air and missile defense
                      capabilities

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--Consistent with the
    memorandum of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of January 27,
    2014, regarding joint integrated air and missile defense, the Vice
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall oversee the development of
    warfighter requirements for persistent and survivable capabilities to
    detect, identify, determine the status, track, and support engagement of
    strategically important mobile or relocatable assets in all phases of
    conflict in order to achieve the objective of preventing the effective
    employment of such assets, including through offensive actions against
    such assets prior to their use.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Update.>> Purpose of Requirements.--The requirements
    developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be used and updated, as
    appropriate, for the purpose of informing applicable acquisition
    programs

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    and systems-of-systems architecture planning that are funded through the
    Military Intelligence Program, the National Intelligence Program, and
    non-intelligence programs.

        ``(c) Supporting Activities.--The Vice Chairman shall also oversee
    the development of the enabling framework for intelligence support for
    integrated air and missile defense, including concepts for the
    integrated operation of multiple systems, and, as appropriate, the
    development of requirements for capabilities to be acquired to achieve
    such integrated operations.
    ``Sec. 5536. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5536.>> Testing and assessment of
                      missile defense systems prior to production and
                      deployment

        ``(a) Successful Testing Required Prior to Final Production or
    Operational Deployment.--The Secretary of Defense may not make a final
    production decision for, or operationally deploy, a covered system
    unless--
                ``(1) the Secretary ensures that--
                        ``(A) sufficient and operationally realistic testing
                    of the covered system is conducted to assess the
                    performance of the covered system in order to inform a
                    final production decision or an operational deployment
                    decision; and
                        ``(B) the results of such testing have demonstrated
                    a high probability that the covered system--
                              ``(i) will work in an operationally effective
                          manner; and
                              ``(ii) has the ability to accomplish the
                          intended mission of the covered system; and
                ``(2) the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation has
            carried out subsection (b) with respect to such covered system.

        ``(b) Assessment by Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.--
    The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall--
                ``(1) provide to the Secretary the assessment of the
            Director, based on the available test data, of the sufficiency,
            adequacy, and results of the testing of each covered system,
            including an assessment of whether the covered system will be
            sufficiently effective, suitable, and survivable when needed;
            and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Summary.>> submit to the congressional defense
            committees a written summary of such assessment.

        ``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to alter, modify, or otherwise affect a determination of the
    Secretary with respect to the participation of the Missile Defense
    Agency in the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System or the
    acquisition reporting process under the Department of Defense Directive
    5000 series, or to diminish the authority of the Secretary of Defense to
    deploy a missile defense system at the date on which the Secretary
    determines appropriate.
        ``(d) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered System.--In this section, the
    term `covered system' means a new or substantially upgraded interceptor
    or weapon system of the ballistic missile defense system.
    ``Sec. 5537. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5537.>> Limitation on Missile Defense
                      Agency production of satellites and ground
                      systems associated with operation of such
                      satellites

        ``(a) Production of Satellites and Ground Systems.--The Director of
    the Missile Defense Agency may not authorize or obligate

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    funding for a program of record for the production of satellites or
    ground systems associated with the operation of such satellites.
        ``(b) Prototype Satellites.--(1) The Director, with the concurrence
    of the Space Acquisition Council established by section 9021 of this
    title, may authorize the production of one or more prototype satellites,
    consistent with the requirements of the Missile Defense Agency.
        ``(2) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Not later than 30 days after the date on
    which the Space Acquisition Council concurs with the Director with
    respect to authorizing the production of a prototype satellite under
    paragraph (1), the chair of the Council shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report explaining the reasons for
    such concurrence.

        ``(3) The Director may not obligate funds for the production of a
    prototype satellite under paragraph (1) before the date on which the
    Space Acquisition Council submits the report for such prototype
    satellite under paragraph (2).

         ``SUBCHAPTER IV-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 5551.>> MISSILE DEFENSE
    INFORMATION
    ``Sec. 5551. <<NOTE: Russia. 10 USC 5551.>> Prohibitions relating
                      to missile defense information and systems

        ``(a) Certain `Hit-to-kill' Technology and Telemetry Data.--None of
    the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for
    any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide the
    Russian Federation with `hit-to-kill' technology and telemetry data for
    missile defense interceptors or target vehicles.
        ``(b) Other Sensitive Missile Defense Information.--None of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any
    fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide the
    Russian Federation with--
                ``(1) information relating to velocity at burnout of missile
            defense interceptors or targets of the United States; or
                ``(2) classified or otherwise controlled missile defense
            information.

        ``(c) Exception.--The prohibitions in subsections (a) and (b) shall
    not apply to the United States providing to the Russian Federation
    information regarding ballistic missile early warning.
        ``(d) <<NOTE: China.>> Integration.--None of the funds authorized to
    be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the
    Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to integrate a
    missile defense system of the Russian Federation or a missile defense
    system of the People's Republic of China into any missile defense system
    of the United States.
    ``Sec. 5552. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5552.>> Biannual briefing on missile
                      defense and related activities

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> In General.--On or about June 1 and
    December 1 of each year, the officials specified in subsection (b) shall
    provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a briefing on matters relating to missile defense
    policies, operations, technology development, and other similar topics
    as requested by such committees.

        ``(b) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this
    subsection are the following:
                ``(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.

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                ``(2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.
                ``(3) The Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
                ``(4) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the
            Joint Staff.

        ``(c) Delegation.--An official specified in subsection (b) may
    delegate the authority to provide a briefing required by subsection (a)
    to a member of the Senior Executive Service who reports to the official.
        ``(d) Termination.--The requirement to provide a briefing under
    subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2028.
    ``Sec. 5553. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5553.>> Provision of information on
                      flight testing of ground-based midcourse
                      national missile defense system

        ``(a) Information to Be Furnished to Congressional Committees.--The
    Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall provide to the
    congressional defense committees information on the results of each
    flight test of the ground-based midcourse national missile defense
    system.
        ``(b) Content.--Information provided under subsection (a) on the
    results of a flight test shall include the following matters:
                ``(1) A thorough discussion of the content and objectives of
            the test.
                ``(2) For each such test objective, a statement regarding
            whether or not the objective was achieved.
                ``(3) For any such test objective not achieved--
                        ``(A) a thorough discussion describing the reasons
                    that the objective was not achieved; and
                        ``(B) a discussion of any plans for future tests to
                    achieve that objective.''.

        (b) Conforming Repeals.--The following provisions of law are
    repealed:
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 121, prec. 201, prec. 221, prec.
            480.>> Sections 130h, 205, 222b, 223, 224, 225, 239a, 487 of
            title 10, United States Code.
                (2) Subsection (a) of section 1662 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
            U.S.C. 4022 note).
                (3) Subsection (a) of section 1681 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (4) Subsection (a) of section 1686 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (5) Section 1687 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (6) Section 1689 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (7) Section 1675 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (8) Section 1687 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (9) Section 1662 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck''
            McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
            (Public Law 113-291; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).

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                (10) Section 224 of the Bob Stump National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).

        (c) Further Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
                (1) Subsection (a) of section 1668 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (2) Subsection (a) of section 1680 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (3) Section 1681 of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (4) Section 223 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).
                (5) Section 223 of the John Warner National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10
            U.S.C. 4205 note).

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    SEC. 1651. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.

        (a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $350,116,000 authorized to be
    appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025 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 (50 U.S.C. 3711), the following amounts may be
    obligated for the purposes specified:
                (1) For delivery system threat reduction, $7,036,000.
                (2) For chemical security and elimination, $20,717,000.
                (3) For global nuclear security, $33,665,000.
                (4) For biological threat reduction, $209,858,000.
                (5) For proliferation prevention, $45,610,000.
                (6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
            Administration Costs, $33,230,000.

        (b) Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.--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 2025, 2026, and 2027.
    SEC. 1652. TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR REPORTS ON
                              ACTIVITIES AND ASSISTANCE UNDER
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COOPERATIVE THREAT
                              REDUCTION PROGRAM.

        (a) Continuation of Reporting Requirement.--
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC 111 note.>> In general.--Section 1080(a)
            of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
            (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) does not apply to the
            report required to be submitted to Congress under section
            1343(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat
            Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3743(a)).

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2206]]

                (2) Conforming repeal.--Section 1061(d) of the National
            Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
            328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended by striking paragraph (14).

        (b) Termination Date.--Section 1343(a) of the Department of Defense
    Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3743(a)) is amended by
    adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Termination Date.--The requirement to submit the report under
    subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2030.''.
    SEC. 1653. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BUDGET WITH
                              RESPECT TO ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
                              OPERATIONS CAPABILITIES.

        Section 500c of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by
    section 1701, is amended by adding at the end the following new
    paragraph:
                ``(3) The development of a capability for modeling and
            simulating multi-domain joint electromagnetic spectrum
            operations to--
                        ``(A) assess the ability of the joint force to
                    conduct such operations in support of the operational
                    plans of the combatant commands; and
                        ``(B) inform improvements to such operations.''.
    SEC. 1654. MODIFICATION OF MILESTONE DECISION AUTHORITY FOR SPACE-
                              BASED GROUND AND AIRBORNE MOVING TARGET
                              INDICATION SYSTEMS.

        (a) Milestone Decision Authority.--Subsection (b) of section 1684 of
    the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
    118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``the'' after ``shall be'';
                (2) by striking ``for Milestone A approval (as defined in
            section 4211 of such title)'';
                (3) by striking ``The Secretary of the Air Force'' and
            inserting the following:
                ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2):
                ``(2) Appointment of program executive officer.--The service
            acquisition executive for the Air Force for space systems and
            programs shall appoint a program executive officer, and
            designate an office, for the acquisition of space-based air and
            moving target indication systems.''.

        (b) Initial Operational Capability.--Such section is further
    amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Initial Operational Capability.--Not later
    than May 31, 2025, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Designation.>> designate a date by which the
            space-based ground moving target indication system will achieve
            initial operational capability; and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Notice.>> notify the congressional defense
            committees of such date.''.

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    SEC. 1655. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5501 note.>> DESIGNATION OF A SENIOR
                              DEFENSE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR
                              ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL INTEGRATED AIR
                              AND MISSILE DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE
                              UNITED STATES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    designate a senior official of the Department of Defense who shall be
    responsible, subject to appropriations, for the establishment of a
    national integrated air and missile defense architecture for the United
    States.

        (b) Duties.--The duties of the official designated under subsection
    (a) shall include the following:
                (1) Designing the national integrated air and missile
            defense architecture for the United States.
                (2) Overseeing development of an integrated missile defense
            acquisition strategy for the United States.
                (3) Evaluating the budget requests of each military
            department and Defense Agency to ensure such budget requests are
            sufficient to enable the development of such defense
            architecture.
                (4) Siting the integrated missile defense systems comprising
            such defense architecture.
                (5) Overseeing long-term acquisition and sustainment of such
            defense architecture.
                (6) Such other duties as the Secretary determines
            appropriate.

        (c) Termination.--The authority of this section shall terminate on
    the date that is 90 days after the date on which the official designated
    under subsection (a) determines that the national integrated air and
    missile defense architecture for the United States has achieved initial
    operational capability.

                        TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS

    Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
    Sec. 1702. Modification of humanitarian assistance authority.
    Sec. 1703. Display of United States flag for patriotic and military
               observances.
    Sec. 1704. Exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain
               sourcing requirements.
    Sec. 1705. Expanding cooperative research and development agreements to
               partnerships with United States territorial governments.
    Sec. 1706. Use of royalty gas at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
    Sec. 1707. Report on Iranian oil sales proceeds.
    Sec. 1708. Prohibition on use of funds for temporary pier in Gaza.
    Sec. 1709. Analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities.

    SEC. 1701. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

        (a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States Code, is
    amended as follows:
                (1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101.>> In the subtitle analysis for
            subtitle A--
                        (A) by striking the item relating to chapter 19 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``19. Cyber and Information Operations Matters....................391'';

                        (B) by striking the item relating to chapter 25 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``25. Electromagnetic Warfare.....................................500'';

                        (C) by striking the item relating to chapter 326 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters 4401'';.....

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2208]]

                        (D) in part V, by striking the second item relating
                    to subpart F, including the items relating to chapters
                    321 through 327 appearing under the second item relating
                    to subpart F;
                        (E) by striking the item relating to chapter 363 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``363. Prohibition and Penalties.............................4651''; and

                        (F) by striking the item relating to chapter 367 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``367. Other Administrative Matters..............................4751''.

                (2) In section 130i(j)(3)(C)(ix), by striking ``sections''
            and inserting ``section''.
                (3) In section 139a(h)--
                        (A) by striking ``out by Director'' and inserting
                    ``out by the Director''; and
                        (B) by striking ``an any'' and inserting ``and
                    any''.
                (4) In section 167b--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``referred
                          to as the `cyber command' '' and inserting
                          ``referred to as the `United States Cyber Command'
                          ''; and
                              (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Cyber
                          Command'' and inserting ``United States Cyber
                          Command'';
                        (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``Cyber Command''
                    each place it appears and inserting ``United States
                    Cyber Command''; and
                        (C) in subsections (c) and (d)--
                              (i) by striking ``cyber command'' each place
                          it appears and inserting ``United States Cyber
                          Command'';
                              (ii) by striking ``such command'' each place
                          it appears and inserting ``such Command''; and
                              (iii) by striking ``commander'' each place it
                          appears and inserting ``Commander''.
                (5) In section 222a(d), by striking ``the'' before ``all of
            the reports''.
                (6) In section 381(b), by striking ``Defense--.'' and
            inserting ``Defense--''.
                (7) In section 391b(e)(1)(B), by striking the colon and
            inserting a semicolon.
                (8) In section 392a(b)(3)(B)(ix), by inserting ``section''
            before ``932(c)(3)''.
                (9) In section 486, by redesignating subsection (e) as
            subsection (d).
                (10) In chapter 25, by redesignating sections 501 through
            506 as sections 500a through 500f, respectively.
                (11) In section 510(h)(2)(B), by striking ``subchapters I
            and II'' and inserting ``subchapters II and III''.
                (12) In section 520(a)(2), by striking ``armed forced'' and
            inserting ``armed force''.
                (13) In section 578(g), by striking ``is approved'' and
            inserting ``as approved''.
                (14) In section 624(e), by striking ``is approved'' and
            inserting ``as approved''.
                (15) In section 628a--
                        (A) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``apply to
                    report'' and inserting ``apply to the report''; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2209]]

                        (B) in subsection (f), by striking ``section 20251''
                    and inserting ``section 20252''.
                (16) In section 714(b)(1)(A), by striking ``an serious'' and
            inserting ``a serious''.
                (17) In section 937(a)(2)(B) (article 137(a)(2)(B) of the
            Uniform Code of Military Justice), by inserting ``the'' before
            ``Space Force''.
                (18) In section 1073c--
                        (A) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection
                    (j); and
                        (B) by redesignating the second subsection (h)
                    (relating to rule of construction regarding secretaries
                    concerned and medical evaluation boards) as subsection
                    (i).
                (19) In section 1073d(b)(5)(C)(ii), by striking ``fulfil''
            and inserting ``fulfill''.
                (20) In section 1370--
                        (A) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``or, Space
                    Force'' and inserting ``or Space Force''; and
                        (B) in subsection (f)(6)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting a comma
                          after ``Air Force''; and
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting a comma
                          after ``Navy''.
                (21) In section 1465(e), by inserting ``shall'' before
            ``provide''.
                (22) In section 1448(d)(1), by striking ``paragraph (2)(B)''
            and inserting ``paragraph (2)''.
                (23) In section 1558--
                        (A) by striking ``,,'' each place it appears and
                    inserting a comma; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking ``14507''
                    and inserting ``14705''.
                (24) In section 1559(c)(3), by striking ``the the'' and
            inserting ``the''.
                (25) In section 2031--
                        (A) in subsection (b)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1)(E), by striking ``..''
                          and inserting a period; and
                              (ii) in paragraph (2)(E)(vi), by striking
                          ``report under subsection (i)'' and inserting
                          ``report under subsection (j)'';
                        (B) by redesignating the second subsection (i) as
                    subsection (j).
                (26) In section 2200g(a), by striking ``Under Secretary for
            Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense''.
                (27) In the section heading for section 2275b, by striking
            the period at the end.
                (28) In section 2285--
                        (A) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
                    subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
                        (B) by redesignating the second subsection (b) as
                    subsection (f).
                (29) In section 2688(g)(4), by striking ``installation
            energy''.
                (30) In the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter
            III of chapter 169, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2851.>> by striking the
            item relating to section 2856 and inserting the following:

    ``2856. Military unaccompanied housing: standards.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2210]]

                (31) In section 2856(a), by striking ``,.'' and inserting a
            period.
                (32) In section 2911(c)(3), by striking ``installation
            energy''.
                (33) In section 2922g(g)(1), by striking ``2202'' and
            inserting ``2002''.
                (34) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3001.>> In the chapter analysis
            for part V of subtitle A--
                        (A) by striking the item relating to chapter 207 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``207. Budgeting and Appropriations..............................3131'';

                        (B) by striking the item relating to chapter 225 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``225. [Reserved]................................................3271'';

                        (C) by striking the item relating to chapter 243 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts...........3341'';

                        (D) by striking the item relating to chapter 272 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``272. [Reserved]................................................3721'';

                        (E) in the item relating to chapter 287, by striking
                    ``3961'' and inserting ``3901'';
                        (F) by inserting after the item relating to chapter
                    307 the following new items:

    <SUP>``subpart</SUP> f--major</SUP> systems,</SUP> major</SUP> defense</SUP>
     acquisition</SUP> programs,</SUP> and</SUP> weapon</SUP> systems</SUP>
                                   development

    </SUP>``321. General Matters...................................... 4201
    ``322. Major Systems and Major Defense Acquisition Programs
    Generally......................................................... 4211
    ``323. Life-Cycle and Sustainment................................. 4321
    ``324. Selected Acquisition Reports............................... 4350
    ``325. Cost Growth-Unit Cost Reports (Nunn-McCurdy)............... 4371
    ``326. Weapon Systems Development And Related Matters............4401'';

                        (G) by striking the item relating to chapter 363 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``363. Prohibition and Penalties.................................4651'';

                        (H) by striking the item relating to chapter 367 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``367. Other Administrative Matters..........................4751''; and

                        (I) by striking the item relating to chapter 383 and
                    inserting the following new item:
    ``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-use
    Technologies.....................................................4831''.

                (35) In section 3221(b)(6)(A)--
                        (A) in clause (iii), by striking the semicolon and
                    inserting ``; and'';
                        (B) by striking clause (iv); and
                        (C) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv).
                (36) In section 3225(3)(B), by striking ``, or the next
            quarterly report pursuant to section 2445c of this title in the
            case of a major automated information system program''.
                (37) In section 3601(a)(2), by inserting ``note'' before
            ``prec.''.
                (38) In section 4141(a)(2)--
                        (A) by striking ``section 2304'' and inserting
                    ``section 3204''; and
                        (B) by striking ``subsection (c)(5)'' and inserting
                    ``subsection (a)(5)''.
                (39) In section 4211--

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                        (A) by striking ``, major automated information
                    system,'' each place it appears;
                        (B) in subsection (a), by striking ``, each major
                    automated information system,''; and
                        (C) in subsection (c)(2)(H), by striking ``sections
                    3501 through 3511'' and inserting ``section 3501''.
                (40) In section 4505(h)(6), by striking ``(as that term is
            defined in section 4505(g)(5) of this title)''.
                (41) In section 4816(b)(6), by striking ``section 2430 of
            this title) or major automated information systems (as defined
            in section 2445a of this title)'' and inserting ``section 4201
            of this title''.
                (42) In section 4902--
                        (A) in subsection (e)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), by inserting
                          ``the'' before ``protege firm''; and
                              (ii) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
                          subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), and adjusting
                          the margins accordingly; and
                        (B) in subsection (n)(5)(D), by inserting ``of
                    1938'' after ``Act''.
                (43) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4061.>> In section 4127, by
            striking the section heading and inserting the following:
    ``Sec. 4127. Defense Innovation Unit''.
                (44) In section 4273(d), by striking ``4736'' and inserting
            ``4376''.
                (45) In section 8581(a), by striking ``Provost and Academic
            Dean of the Postgraduate School'' and inserting ``Provost and
            Chief Academic Officer''.
                (46) In section 15109, by striking ``(a) In general.--''.
                (47) In section 15110, by striking ``the title'' and
            inserting ``this subtitle''.
                (48) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20001.>> In the chapter analysis
            for part I of subtitle F, by striking the item relating to
            chapter 2013 and inserting the following new item:
    ``2013. Voluntary Retirement for Length of Service..............20601''.

                (49) In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter
            2009, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20401.>> by striking the item
            relating to the second section 20404 (relating to Force shaping
            authority) and inserting the following:

    ``20405. Force shaping authority.''.

                (50) In section 20404, by striking ``space force'' both
            places it appears and inserting ``Space Force''.

        (b) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.--
    Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``tranches of the of the'' and inserting
            ``tranches of the''; and
                (2) by striking ``Tranch'' each place it appears and
            inserting ``Tranche''.

        (c) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.--
    Paragraph (3) of section 862(d) of the National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is
    amended--

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                (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
            a semicolon;
                (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and
            inserting ``; and'';
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                        ``(D) the Chief of Space Operations, with respect to
                    matters concerning the Space Force.''.

        (d) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.--The
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
    91) is amended--
                (1) in section 886(a)(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3301.>> of by
            striking ``the term `Procurement Administrative Lead Time' or
            `PALT','' and inserting ``the term `procurement administrative
            lead time' or `PALT',''; and
                (2) in section 913(b)(6) of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
            3101.>> (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1523) is amended by
            striking ``of the Air Force,'' and inserting ``of the Air Force,
            the Chief of Space Operations,''.

        (e) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.--
    Section 843 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10
    U.S.C. 4871 note prec.) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
        (f) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011.--
    Section 863(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2011 <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4501.>> (Public Law 111-383; 124
    Stat. 4293) is amended by striking ``Air Force,'' and inserting ``Air
    Force, the Chief of Space Operations,''.

        (g) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.--
    Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2006 <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4211. Repeal.>> (Public Law 109-163; 119
    Stat. 3373), is repealed.

        (h) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 101.>> Coordination With Other
    Amendments Made by This Act.--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.
    SEC. 1702. MODIFICATION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY.

        Section 2561 of title 10, United States Code is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
            subsections (d) through (g), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Notice Before Provision of Assistance.--
                ``(1) If the Secretary of Defense uses the authority under
            subsection (a) to provide assistance for any program or activity
            in an amount in excess of $5,000,000, the Secretary shall
            provide to the congressional committees specified in subsection
            (g) notice in writing of the use of such authority in accordance
            with paragraph (2). Notice under this subsection shall include
            an identification of each of the following:
                        ``(A) The amount, type, and purpose of assistance to
                    be provided and the recipient of the assistance.
                        ``(B) The goals and objectives of the assistance.
                        ``(C) The number and role of any members of the
                    Armed Forces involved in the provision of the
                    assistance.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2213]]

                        ``(D) Any other information the Secretary determines
                    is relevant.
                ``(2) Notice required under paragraph (1) shall be
            provided--
                        ``(A) before the provision of assistance under
                    subsection (a) using funds authorized to be appropriated
                    to the Department of Defense for a fiscal year for
                    humanitarian assistance; or
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> not later
                    than 48 hours after the provision of such assistance, if
                    the Secretary determines that extraordinary
                    circumstances that affect the national security
                    interests of the United States exist.'';
                (4) in subsections (d) and (e), as so redesignated, by
            striking ``subsection (f)'' each place it appears and inserting
            ``subsection (g)''; and
                (5) in subsection (g) as so redesignated, by striking
            ``subsections (c)(1) and (d)'' and inserting ``subsections
            (c)(1), (d)(1), and (e)''.
    SEC. 1703. DISPLAY OF UNITED STATES FLAG FOR PATRIOTIC AND
                              MILITARY OBSERVANCES.

        (a) Amendment to Flag Code.--Section 8(c) of title 4, United States
    Code, is amended by inserting ``, except as may be necessary in limited
    circumstances and done in a respectful manner as part of a military or
    patriotic observance'' after ``aloft and free''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 4 USC 8 note.>> Modification of Department of Defense
    Policy.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Rescission.>> rescind the February 10, 2023,
            Department of Defense memorandum entitled, ``Clarification of
            Department of Defense Community Engagement Policy on Showing
            Proper Respect to the United States Flag''; and
                (2) support military recruitment through public outreach
            events during patriotic and military observances, including the
            display of the United States flag regardless of size and
            position, including horizontally, provided that, in accordance
            with section 8(b) of title 4, United States Code, the flag never
            touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water,
            or merchandise.
    SEC. 1704. EXCLUSION OF OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS FROM
                              CERTAIN SOURCING REQUIREMENTS.

        Section 70912(5)(C) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
    (Public Law 117-58) <<NOTE: 41 USC 8301 note.>> is amended by inserting
    ``(except vessels which are oceanographic research vessels operated by
    academic institutions)'' after ``facilities''.
    SEC. 1705. EXPANDING COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
                              AGREEMENTS TO PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED
                              STATES TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS.

        Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
    (15 U.S.C. 3710a) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``State or local
            government'' and inserting ``State, local, or territorial
            government''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(h) Territorial Governments.--For the purposes of this section,
    the government of a territory of the United States shall be considered a
    non-Federal party.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2214]]

    SEC. 1706. <<NOTE: Oklahoma.>> USE OF ROYALTY GAS AT MCALESTER
                              ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT.

        Section 342 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902) is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(j) McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.--At the request of the
    Secretary of Defense, the Secretary shall--
                ``(1) take in-kind royalty gas from any lease on the
            McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma; and
                ``(2) sell such royalty gas to the Department of Defense in
            accordance with subsection (h)(1), for use only at that plant,
            only for energy resilience purposes, and only to the extent
            necessary to meet the natural gas needs of that plant.''.
    SEC. 1707. REPORT ON IRANIAN OIL SALES PROCEEDS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the
    appropriate congressional committees a report that includes each of the
    following:
                (1) An assessment of how proceeds from illicit Iranian oil
            sales support Iran's military and security budget.
                (2) An assessment of the extent to which the funds described
            in paragraph (1) have been used directly or indirectly by Iran's
            Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hamas, Hizballah, or other
            Iranian proxies.
                (3) <<NOTE: Overview.>> An overview of efforts undertaken to
            enforce sanctions against Iran's energy sector, including
            interdictions of tankers.

        (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
    SEC. 1708. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TEMPORARY PIER IN GAZA.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of
    Defense may be made available for the acquisition, construction,
    installation, maintenance, or restoration of a temporary pier located in
    Gaza or off the western coast of Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea, or for
    the deployment of any equipment to Gaza relating to such a pier.
    SEC. 1709. <<NOTE: 47 USC 1601 note.>> ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN
                              UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ENTITIES.

        (a) Evaluation of Communications Services and Equipment to Covered
    List.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> In general.--Not
            later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
            an appropriate national security agency shall determine if any
            of the following communications or video surveillance equipment
            or services pose an unacceptable risk to the national security
            of the United States or the security and safety of United States
            persons:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2215]]

                        (A) Communications or video surveillance equipment
                    produced by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and
                    Technologies Company Limited (commonly known as ``DJI
                    Technologies'').
                        (B) Communications or video surveillance equipment
                    produced by Autel Robotics.
                        (C) With respect to an entity described in
                    subparagraph (A) or (B) (referred to in this
                    subparagraph as a ``named entity'')--
                              (i) any subsidiary, affiliate, or partner of
                          the named entity;
                              (ii) any entity in a joint venture with the
                          named entity; or
                              (iii) any entity to which the named entity has
                          a technology sharing or licensing agreement.
                        (D) Communications or video surveillance services,
                    including software, provided by an entity described in
                    subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) or using equipment
                    described in such subparagraphs.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Addition to covered list.--If the
            appropriate national security agency does not make a
            determination as required by paragraph (1) within one year after
            the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall add all
            communications equipment and services listed in paragraph (1) to
            the covered list.

        (b) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Inclusion of Certain Communications Services
    and Equipment to Covered List.--
                (1) Determinations.--Not later than 30 days after an
            appropriate national security agency determines that any of the
            communications equipment or services specified in subsection
            (a)(1) present an unacceptable risk to the national security of
            the United States or the security and safety of United States
            persons--
                        (A) the Commission shall place such communications
                    equipment or services on the covered list; and
                        (B) the appropriate national security agency shall
                    submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
                    report on their determination which shall be submitted
                    in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
                (2) Other determinations.--Not later than 30 days after an
            appropriate national security agency determines that any of the
            communications equipment or services specified in subsection
            (a)(1) do not present an unacceptable risk to the national
            security of the United States or the security and safety of
            United States persons--
                        (A) that agency shall submit to the appropriate
                    congressional committees a report on their
                    determinations, which shall be submitted in unclassified
                    form but may contain a classified annex; and
                        (B) within 180 days following the determination, all
                    other appropriate national security agencies shall
                    review the determination and shall submit to the
                    appropriate congressional committees a report on their
                    determinations, which shall be submitted in unclassified
                    form but may contain a classified annex.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has
            the same meaning as the term in section 9 of the Secure

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2216]]

            and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.
            1608)).
                (2) The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications
            Commission.
                (3) The term ``covered list'' means the list of covered
            communications equipment or services published by the Commission
            under section 2(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications
            Networks Act.
                (4) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the
                    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and
                    the Select Committee on Intelligence in the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Homeland Security, the Committee on Energy and
                    Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on
                    Intelligence in the House of Representatives.
                (5) The term ``technology sharing agreement'' means an
            agreement where a named entity licenses their technology to a
            company directly or through an intermediary manufacturer.

        (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing herein shall be construed to override
    or affect the uses permitted by sections 1823 through 1832 of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
    31) and sections 936 and 1032 of the Federal Aviation Administration
    Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), including the duration
    thereof. <<NOTE: Regulations. Policies.>> If the Commission places
    communications equipment or services on the covered list pursuant to
    subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section, the appropriate national security
    agency shall provide the Commission with necessary information on
    whether enabling those uses is appropriate and how to enable those uses
    if necessary, and the Commission may promulgate implementing rules or
    policies accordingly.

    DIVISION B-- <<NOTE: Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025.>> MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
    SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.

        This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''.
    SEC. 2002. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE
                              SPECIFIED BY LAW.

        (a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.--Except as
    provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI
    through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition,
    family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North
    Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and
    authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later
    of--
                (1) October 1, 2027; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
            for military construction for fiscal year 2028.

        (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for
    military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing
    projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2217]]

    Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
    appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been
    obligated before the later of--
                (1) October 1, 2027; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
            for fiscal year 2028 for military construction projects, land
            acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or
            contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security
            Investment Program.
    SEC. 2003. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2806 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE.

        Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
                (1) October 1, 2024; or
                (2) the date of the enactment of this Act.

                      TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2102. Family housing.
    Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
    Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
    Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
               at Mihail Kogalniceanu forward operating site, Romania.
    Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

    SEC. 2101. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION
                              AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
    for military construction projects inside the United States as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may
    acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for
    the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                             Army: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                        Installation                        Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska.........................................  Fort Wainwright...............................      $23,000,000
    California.....................................  Fort Irwin....................................      $44,000,000
                                                     Military Ocean Terminal Concord...............      $68,000,000
    Florida........................................  Naval Air Station Key West....................      $90,000,000
    Guam...........................................  Joint Region Marianas.........................     $386,000,000
    Hawaii.........................................  Pohakuloa Training Area.......................      $20,000,000
                                                     Wheeler Army Airfield.........................     $231,000,000
    Kentucky.......................................  Fort Campbell.................................      $11,800,000
    Louisiana......................................  Fort Johnson..................................     $105,000,000
    Maryland.......................................  Fort Meade....................................      $46,000,000
    Michigan.......................................  Detroit Arsenal...............................      $37,000,000
    Missouri.......................................  Fort Leonard Wood.............................     $144,000,000
    New York.......................................  Watervliet Arsenal............................      $53,000,000
    Oklahoma.......................................  McAlester Army Ammunition Plant...............      $74,000,000
    Pennsylvania...................................  Letterkenny Army Depot........................     $346,000,000
    Texas..........................................  Fort Cavazos..................................     $147,000,000

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2218]]

                                                     Red River Army Depot..........................      $34,000,000
    Virginia.......................................  Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall................     $180,000,000
    Washington.....................................  Joint Base Lewis-McChord......................     $192,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside the United States as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
    Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction
    projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                             Army: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Country                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Belgium........................................  SHAPE Headquarters............................      $45,000,000
    Germany........................................  Hohenfels Training Area.......................      $61,000,000
                                                     U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach....................     $191,000,000
                                                     U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria....................      $12,856,000
                                                     U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden..................      $44,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
    pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
    available for military family housing functions as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct
    or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
    supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                              Army: Family Housing
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                Country                    Location              Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Belgium........................  Chievres Air Base...  $100,954,000
    Germany........................  Army Garrison         $63,246,000
                                      Rheinland-Pfalz....
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United
            States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
            authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
            for military family housing functions as specified in the
            funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may
            improve existing military family housing units in an amount not
            to exceed $81,114,000.
                (2) Clarification of authority to carry out prior year
            improvements to military family housing units improvements.--
                        (A) Fiscal year 2019.--Notwithstanding section 2102
                    of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of Public Law 115-232; 132
                    Stat.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2219]]

                    2242), subject to section 2825 of title 10, United
                    States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to
                    the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a)
                    of such Act and available for military family housing
                    functions as specified in the funding table in section
                    4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the Army may improve
                    existing military family housing units in an amount not
                    to exceed $80,100,000.
                        (B) Fiscal year 2020.--Notwithstanding section 2102
                    of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of Public Law 116-92; 133
                    Stat. 1864), subject to section 2825 of title 10, United
                    States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to
                    the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a)
                    of such Act and available for military family housing
                    functions as specified in the funding table in section
                    4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the Army may improve
                    existing military family housing units in an amount not
                    to exceed $87,205,000.
                        (C) Fiscal year 2023.--Notwithstanding section 2102
                    of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136
                    Stat. 2972), subject to section 2825 of title 10, United
                    States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to
                    the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a)
                    of such Act and available for military family housing
                    functions as specified in the funding table in section
                    4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the Army may improve
                    existing military family housing units in an amount not
                    to exceed $26,500,000.

        (c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available for
    military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural and
    engineering services and construction design activities with respect to
    the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not
    to exceed $31,333,000.
    SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2024, for military construction, land
    acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of
    the Army as specified in the funding table in section 4601.

        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2101 and 2102
    of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
    appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601.
    SEC. 2104. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018
                              PROJECT AT KUNSAN AIR BASE, KOREA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
    Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorization set forth

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2220]]

    in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101(b) of that
    Act (131 Stat. 1819) and extended by section 2106(a) of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
    Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395) and amended by section 2105 of the
    Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B
    of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 712), shall remain in effect until
    October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
    funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is
    later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                      Army: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Korea.................................  Kunsan Air Base...........  Unmanned Aerial Vehicle          $53,000,000
                                                                         Hangar..................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2105. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019
                              PROJECT AT MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU FORWARD
                              OPERATING SITE, ROMANIA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2901 of that Act (132
    Stat. 2286) and extended by section 2106(b)(1) of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 713), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                      Army: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Romania...............................  Mihail Kogalniceanu FOS...  EDI: Explosives and Ammo         $21,651,000
                                                                         Load/Unload Apron.......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2020 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
    Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2221]]

    Act (133 Stat. 1862), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or
    the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Army: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Kwajalein.............................  Kwajalein Atoll...........  Air Traffic Control Tower        $40,000,000
                                                                         and Terminal............
    South Carolina........................  Fort Jackson..............  Reception Complex, Ph2...        $88,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2107. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2021 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
    Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101(a) of that Act (134
    Stat. 4295) and extended by section 2107(a) of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31;
    137 Stat. 713), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arizona...............................  Yuma Proving Ground.......  Ready Building...........        $14,000,000
    Georgia...............................  Fort Gillem...............  Forensic Laboratory......        $71,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2108. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2022 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2101 and 2105 of that
    Act (135 Stat. 2163, 2165), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2222]]

                                      Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Georgia...............................  Fort Stewart..............  Barracks.................       $105,000,000
    Germany...............................  Smith Barracks............  Live Fire Exercise               $16,000,000
                                                                         Shoothouse..............
                                                                        Indoor Small Arms Range..        $17,500,000
    Hawaii................................  West Loch Naval Magazine    Ammunition Storage.......        $51,000,000
                                             Annex....................
                                            Wheeler Army Airfield.....  Aviation Unit OPS                $84,000,000
                                                                         Building................
    Kansas................................  Fort Leavenworth..........  Child Development Center.        $37,000,000
    Kentucky..............................  Fort Knox.................  Child Development Center.        $30,000,000
    Louisiana.............................  Fort Johnson..............  Joint Operations Center..       $116,000,000
    Maryland..............................  Fort Detrick..............  Incinerator Facility.....        $27,000,000
    New Mexico............................  White Sands Missile Range.  Missile Assembly Support         $29,000,000
                                                                         Building................
    Pennsylvania..........................  Letterkenny Army Depot....  Fire Station.............        $25,400,000
    Texas.................................  Fort Bliss................  Defense Access Roads.....        $20,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                     TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2202. Family housing.
    Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
    Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
               projects.
    Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
               at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.
    Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2207. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

    SEC. 2201. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION
                              AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available
    for military construction projects inside the United States as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may
    acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for
    the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2223]]

                                             Navy: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                  Installation or Location                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arizona......................................  Marine Corps Air Station Yuma...................     $261,160,000
    Florida......................................  Cape Canaveral Space Force Station..............     $221,060,000
    Georgia......................................  Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay..................     $264,030,000
    Guam.........................................  Andersen Air Force Base.........................     $561,730,000
                                                   Joint Region Marinas............................     $111,666,000
                                                   Naval Base Guam.................................     $241,880,000
    Hawaii.......................................   Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.................     $505,000,000
                                                   Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay...................     $297,770,000
    Maryland.....................................  Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head........     $106,000,000
    Nevada.......................................  Naval Air Station Fallon........................      $93,300,000
    North Carolina...............................  Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point...........     $849,520,000
    Virginia.....................................  Naval Weapons Station Yorktown..................     $151,850,000
                                                   Norfolk Naval Shipyard..........................     $635,739,000
    Washington...................................  Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor........................     $200,550,000
                                                   Puget Sound Naval Shipyard......................     $231,490,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside the United States as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
    Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction
    projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                             Navy: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Country                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Australia.....................................  Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin..........    $353,970,000
    El Salvador...................................  Cooperative Security Location Comalapa..........     $28,000,000
    Federated States of Micronesia................  Yap International Airport.......................    $807,700,000
    Palau.........................................  Koror, Port of Malakal..........................    $918,300,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
    pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and
    available for military family housing functions as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may construct
    or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
    supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                              Navy: Family Housing
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Country or Territory             Installation           Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Guam............................   Andersen Air Force       $488,186,000
                                       Base................
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2224]]

        (b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
    section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
    appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
    2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may
    improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to
    exceed $35,438,000.
        (c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for
    military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and
    engineering services and construction design activities with respect to
    the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not
    to exceed $13,329,000.
    SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
    be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2024, for
    military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing
    functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the funding
    table in section 4601.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2201 and 2202
    of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
    appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601.
    SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2019 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240) the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201(b) and 2902 of that
    Act (132 Stat. 2244, 2286) and extended by section 2204 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 716), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Bahrain...............................  SW Asia...................  Fleet Maintenance                $26,340,000
                                                                         Facility and TOC........
    Greece................................  Naval Support Activity      EDI: Joint Mobility              $41,650,000
                                             Souda Bay................   Processing Center.......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2225]]

    SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2020
                              PROJECT AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
                              YUMA, ARIZONA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
    Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862) the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201(a) and 2809 of
    that Act (133 Stat. 1865, 1887), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arizona...............................  Marine Corps Air Station    Bachelor Enlisted                $99,600,000
                                             Yuma.....................   Quarters................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2021 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
    Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (134
    Stat. 4297) and extended by section 2205 of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31;
    137 Stat. 718), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Guam..................................  Joint Region Marianas.....  Joint Communications             $22,000,000
                                                                         Upgrade.................
    Maine.................................  NCTAMS LANT Detachment      Perimeter Security.......        $26,100,000
                                             Cutler...................
    Nevada................................  Fallon....................  Range Training Complex,          $29,040,000
                                                                         Phase 1.................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2226]]

    SEC. 2207. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2022 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201 and 2202(a) of
    that Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                     Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                State/Country                      Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arizona..............................  Marine Corps Air         Combat Training Tank     $29,300,000
                                            Station Yuma.            Complex.
    California...........................  Marine Corps Air         F-35 Centralized Engine  $31,400,000
                                            Station Miramar.         Repair Facility.
                                           Marine Corps Base Camp   CLB MEU Complex........  $83,900,000
                                            Pendleton.
                                           Marine Corps Base Camp   Warehouse Replacement..  $22,200,000
                                            Pendleton.
                                           Naval Base Ventura       MQ-25 Aircraft           $125,291,000
                                            County.                  Maintenance Hangar.
    District of Columbia.................  Marine Barracks          Family Housing           $10,415,000
                                            Washington.              Improvements.
    Florida..............................  Marine Corps Support     Lighterage and Small     $69,400,000
                                            Facility Blount Island.  Craft Facility.
    Hawaii...............................  Marine Corps Base        Electrical Distribution  $64,500,000
                                            Kaneohe.                 Modernization.
    South Carolina.......................  Marine Corps Air         Aircraft Maintenance     $122,600,000
                                            Station Beaufort.        Hangar.
    Spain................................  Naval Station Rota.....  EDI: Explosive Ordnance  $85,600,000
                                                                     Disposal (EOD) Mobile
                                                                     Unit Facilities.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2227]]

                  TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2302. Family housing.
    Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
    Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
               at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
    Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018
               projects.
    Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
               projects.
    Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
               at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
    Sec. 2309. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

    SEC. 2301. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
    for military construction projects inside the United States as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for
    the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                           Air Force: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska.........................................  Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.............       $355,000,000
    Arkansas.......................................  Ebbing Air National Guard Base..............        $74,000,000
    California.....................................  Beale Air Force Base........................       $148,000,000
                                                     Vandenberg Space Force Base.................       $277,000,000
    Colorado.......................................  Buckley Space Force Base....................        $68,000,000
    District of Columbia...........................  Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling................        $50,000,000
    Florida........................................  Eglin Air Force Base........................        $23,900,000
                                                     Tyndall Air Force Base......................        $48,000,000
    Idaho..........................................  Mountain Home Air Force Base................        $40,000,000
    Louisiana......................................  Barksdale Air Force Base....................        $22,000,000
    Massachusetts..................................  Hanscom Air Force Base......................       $315,000,000
    Mississippi....................................  Keesler Air Force Base......................        $25,000,000
    Montana........................................  Malmstrom Air Force Base....................        $20,000,000
    North Carolina.................................  SeymourJohnson Air Force Base...............        $41,000,000
    Oregon.........................................  Mountain Home Air Force Base................     $1,093,000,000
    South Dakota...................................  Ellsworth Air Force Base....................       $177,000,000
    Texas..........................................  Dyess Air Force Base........................        $31,300,000
                                                     Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.............       $215,000,000
                                                     Joint Base San Antonio-Sam Houston..........       $469,000,000
                                                     Laughlin Air Force Base.....................        $56,000,000
    Utah...........................................  Hill Air Force Base.........................       $258,000,000

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2228]]

    Virginia.......................................  Joint Base Langley-Eustis...................        $81,000,000
    Wyoming........................................  F.E. Warren Air Force Base..................     $1,581,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside the United States as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air
    Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction
    projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
    and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                      Air Force: Outside the United States
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Installation or
               Country                    Location               Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Denmark......................  Royal Danish Air Force       $110,000,000
                                    Base Karup...........
    Federated States of            Yap International            $949,314,000
     Micronesia.                    Airport.
    Germany......................  Ramstein Air Base.....        $22,000,000
    Spain........................  Naval Station Rota....        $15,200,000
    United Kingdom...............  Royal Air Force              $185,000,000
                                    Lakenheath.
                                   Royal Air Force               $51,000,000
                                    Mildenhall.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.

        (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
    pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and
    available for military family housing functions as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition
    and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations and in the
    amounts set forth in the following table:

                            Air Force: Family Housing
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Country                   Installation           Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany.........................  Ramstein Air Base....       $5,750,000
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
    section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
    appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
    2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
    improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to
    exceed $209,242,000.
        (c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available for
    military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of the Air

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2229]]

    Force may carry out architectural and engineering services and
    construction design activities with respect to the construction or
    improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed
    $6,557,000.
    SEC. 2303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
    be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2024, for
    military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing
    functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601.
        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2301 and 2302
    of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
    appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601.
    SEC. 2304. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2017
                              PROJECT AT SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE,
                              GERMANY.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of
    Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2688), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2902 of that Act (130
    Stat. 2743) and extended by section 2304 of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of Public Law 117-81;
    135 Stat. 2169) and amended by section 2304(b) of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 721), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Germany...............................  Spangdahlem Air Base......  ERI: F/A-22 Low                  $12,000,000
                                                                         Observable/Comp Repair
                                                                         Fac.....................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2305. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2018 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
    Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act (131
    Stat. 1876) and extended by section 2304(b) of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-
    263; 136 Stat. 2980) and amended by section

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2230]]

    2305(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 722), shall remain in
    effect until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2018 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Hungary...............................  Kecskemet Air Base........  ERI: Airfield Upgrades...        $12,900,000
                                            Kecskemet Air Base........  ERI: Construct Parallel          $30,000,000
                                                                         Taxiway.................
                                            Kecskemet Air Base........  ERI: Increase POL Storage        $12,500,000
                                                                         Capacity................
    Slovakia..............................  Malacky...................  ERI: Increase POL Storage        $20,000,000
                                                                         Capacity................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2306. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2019 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act (132
    Stat. 2287) and extended by section 2306(b) of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31;
    137 Stat. 724), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    United Kingdom........................  Royal Air Force Fairford..  EDI: Construct DABS-FEV          $87,000,000
                                                                         Storage.................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2231]]

                                            Royal Air Force Fairford..  EDI: Munitions Holding           $19,000,000
                                                                         Area....................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2020 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
    Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2301(a) and 2912(a) of
    that Act (133 Stat. 1867, 1913), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Florida...............................  Tyndall Air Force Base....  Deployment Center/Flight         $43,000,000
                                                                         Line Dining/AAFES.......
    Georgia...............................  Moody Air Force Base......  41 RQS HH-60W Apron......        $12,500,000
    New Mexico............................  Kirtland Air Force Base...  Combat Rescue Helicopter         $15,500,000
                                                                         Simulator (CRH) ADAL....
    Texas.................................  Joint Base San Antonio....  BMT Recruit Dormitory 8..       $110,000,000
    Washington............................  Fairchild-White Bluff.....  Consolidated TFI Base            $31,000,000
                                                                         Operations..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021
                              PROJECT AT JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS,
                              VIRGINIA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2232]]

    of Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301(a) of that Act
    (132 Stat. 2287) and extended by section 2307(a) of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 725), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                     State                   Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Virginia..............................  Joint Base Langley-Eustis.  Access Control Point Main        $19,500,000
                                                                         Gate With Land Acq......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2309. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2022 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (135
    Stat. 2168), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the date
    of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
    for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                   Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Australia.............................  Royal Australian Air Force  Squadron Operations               $7,400,000
                                             Base Darwin..............   Facility................
                                            Royal Australian Air Force  Aircraft Maintenance              $6,200,000
                                             Base Tindal..............   Support Facility........
                                            Royal Australian Air Force  Squadron Operations               $8,200,000
                                             Base Tindal..............   Facility................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2233]]

    Massachusetts.........................  Hanscom Air Force Base....  NC3 Acquisitions                 $66,000,000
                                                                         Management Facility.....
    United Kingdom........................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath  F-35A Child Development          $24,000,000
                                                                         Center..................
                                            Royal Air Force Lakenheath  F-35A Munition Inspection        $31,000,000
                                                                         Facility................
                                            Royal Air Force Lakenheath  F-35A Weapons Load               $49,000,000
                                                                         Training Facility.......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

               TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2402. Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment
               program projects.
    Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
    Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Iwakuni, Japan.
    Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
               at Iwakuni, Japan.
    Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
               at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
    Sec. 2407. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
               project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of
               Columbia.
    Sec. 2409. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.

    SEC. 2401. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for military construction projects inside the United States as specified
    in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may
    acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for
    the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2234]]

                                       Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   State or Territory                           Installation or Location                 Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska.........................................  Eielson Air Force Base.......................       $14,000,000
                                                     Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson..............       $55,000,000
    Arizona........................................  U.S. Army Garrison Yuma Proving Grounds......       $64,000,000
     California....................................  Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.............      $106,176,000
                                                     Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center       $19,300,000
    Colorado.......................................  Fort Carson..................................       $61,359,000
    Florida........................................  Hurlburt Field...............................       $14,000,000
    Georgia........................................  Hunter Army Airfield.........................       $64,300,000
    Guam...........................................  Joint Region Marianas........................      $929,224,000
    Missouri.......................................  Whiteman Air Force Base......................       $19,500,000
    North Carolina.................................  Fort Liberty.................................       $47,000,000
                                                     Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune...............       $84,500,000
    South Carolina.................................  Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort............       $31,500,000
                                                     Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.....       $72,050,000
    Texas..........................................   Naval Air Station Corpus Christi............       $79,300,000
    Virginia.......................................  Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort          $35,000,000
                                                      Story.......................................
                                                     Pentagon.....................................       $36,800,000
    Washington.....................................  Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.............       $54,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for military construction projects outside the United States as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense
    may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects
    for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                       Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Country                                Installation or Location                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Japan........................................  Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler......       $160,000,000
    Korea........................................  Kunsan Air Base...............................        $64,942,000
    United Kingdom...............................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath....................       $153,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2402. AUTHORIZED ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION
                              INVESTMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS.

        (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation
    projects under chapter 173 of title 10,

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2235]]

    United States Code, for the installations or locations inside the United
    States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                    ERCIP Projects: Inside the United States
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                  State                     Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama.........................  Anniston Army Depot        $56,450,000
     Delaware.......................  Major Joseph R.            $22,050,000
                                       ``Beau'' Biden III
                                       National Guard/
                                       Reserve Center....
    Hawaii..........................  Joint Base Pearl           $16,300,000
                                       Harbor-Hickam.....
    Illinois........................  Rock Island Arsenal        $73,470,000
    Indiana.........................  Camp Atterbury-            $39,180,000
                                       Muscatatuck.......
    Maine...........................  Portsmouth Naval           $28,700,000
                                       Shipyard..........
    Maryland........................  Aberdeen Proving           $34,400,000
                                       Ground............
                                      Joint Base Andrews.        $17,920,000
    New Jersey......................  Joint Base McGuire-        $19,500,000
                                       Dix-Lakehurst.....
                                      National Guard             $40,000,000
                                       Training Center
                                       Sea Girt..........
    Ohio............................  Wright-Patterson           $53,000,000
                                       Air Force Base....
    Washington......................  Joint Base Lewis-          $40,000,000
                                       McChord-Gray Army
                                       Airfield..........
                                      Naval Base Kitsap..        $77,270,000
                                      Naval Magazine             $39,490,000
                                       Indian Island.....
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
    to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
    for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation
    projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the
    installations or locations outside the United States, and in the
    amounts, set forth in the following table:

                    ERCIP Projects: Outside the United States
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                 Country                    Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Bahrain.........................  Naval Support              $15,330,000
                                       Activity Bahrain..
     Greece.........................  Naval Support              $42,500,000
                                       Activity Souda Bay
    Italy...........................  Naval Air Station          $13,470,000
                                       Sigonella.........
    Japan...........................  Camp Fuji..........        $45,870,000
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

        (c) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems.--
    In the case of a utility system that is conveyed under section 2688 of
    title 10, United States Code, and that only provides utility services to
    a military installation, notwithstanding subchapters I and III of
    chapter169 and chapters 221 and 223 of title 10, United States Code, the
    Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may
    authorize a contract with the conveyee of the utility

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    system to carry out the military construction projects set forth in the
    following table:

                                         Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        State                                 Installation or Location                  Project
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Maryland.....................................  Aberdeen Proving Ground.......................   Power Generation
                                                                                                       and Microgrid
    Washington...................................  Joint-Base Lewis-McChord Gray Army Airfield...   Power Generation
                                                                                                       and Microgrid
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2403. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2024, for military construction, land
    acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of
    Defense (other than the military departments), as specified in the
    funding table in section 4601.

        (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
    Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
    10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
    the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2401 and 2402
    of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
    appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
    section 4601.
    SEC. 2404. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018
                              PROJECT AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
    Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act (131
    Stat. 1829) and extended by section 2404 of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-
    263; 136 Stat.2984) and amended by section 2404 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 728), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                Defense Agencies: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Japan.................................  Iwakuni...................  PDI: Construct Bulk              $30,800,000
                                                                         Storage Tanks PH 1......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2237]]

    SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019
                              PROJECT AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
    Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act (132
    Stat. 2250) and extended by section 2405(a) of the Military Construction
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31;
    137 Stat. 729), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the
    date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                    Country                  Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Japan.................................  Iwakuni...................  Fuel Pier................        $33,200,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2020
                              PROJECT AT FORT INDIANTOWN GAP,
                              PENNSYLVANIA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
    Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2402 of such
    Act (133 Stat. 1872), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or
    the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
    construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                                 ERCIP Project: Extension of 2020 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Pennsylvania..........................  Fort Indiantown Gap.......  Install Geothermal and            $3,950,000
                                                                         413 kW Solar
                                                                         Photovoltaic (PV) Array.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2407. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2021 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
    Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401(b) and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2238]]

    2402 of that Act (134 Stat. 4305, 4306) and extended by sections 2406
    and 2407 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 730), shall remain in
    effect until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                      Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arkansas..............................  Ebbing Air National Guard   PV Arrays and Battery             $2,600,000
                                             Base.....................   Storage.................
    California............................  Marine Corps Air Ground     Install 10 Mw Battery            $11,646,000
                                             Combat Center Twentynine    Energy Storage for
                                             Palms....................   Various Buildings.......
                                            Naval Support Activity      Cogeneration Plant at            $10,540,000
                                             Monterey.................   B236....................
    Italy.................................  Naval Support Activity      Smart Grid...............         $3,490,000
                                             Naples...................
    Japan.................................  Def Fuel Support Point      Fuel Wharf...............        $49,500,000
                                             Tsurumi..................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022
                              PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING,
                              DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

        In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
    2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2022 (division B of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2174) for Joint Base
    Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, for construction of PV
    carports, the Secretary of Defense may install a 1.0-megawatt battery
    energy storage system for a total project amount of $40,650,000.
    SEC. 2409. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2022 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401 and 2402 of that
    Act (135 Stat. 2173, 2174), shall remain in effect until October 1,
    2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2239]]

    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                      Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama...............................  Fort Novosel..............  10 MW RICE Generator             $24,000,000
                                                                         Plant and Microgrid
                                                                         Controls................
    California............................  Marine Corps Air Station    Additional LFG Power              $4,054,000
                                             Miramar..................   Meter Station...........
                                            Naval Air Weapons Station   Solar Energy Storage              $9,120,000
                                             China Lake-Ridgecrest....   System..................
    Georgia...............................  Fort Moore................  4.8 MW Generation and            $17,593,000
                                                                         Microgrid...............
                                            Fort Stewart..............  10 MW Generation Plant,          $22,000,000
                                                                         with Microgrid Control..
    Guam..................................  Polaris Point Submarine     Inner Apra Harbor                $38,300,000
                                             Base.....................   Resiliency Upgrades Ph
                                                                         1.......................
    Michigan..............................  Camp Grayling.............  650 KW Gas-Fired Micro-           $5,700,000
                                                                         Turbine Generation
                                                                         System..................
    Mississippi...........................  Camp Shelby...............  10 MW Generation Plant an        $34,500,000
                                                                         Feeder level Microgrid
                                                                         System..................
                                            Camp Shelby...............  Electrical Distribution          $11,155,000
                                                                         Infrastructure
                                                                         Undergrounding Hardening
                                                                         Project.................

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    New York..............................  Fort Drum.................  Wellfield Field Expansion        $27,000,000
                                                                         Project.................
    North Carolina........................  Fort Liberty..............  10 MW Microgrid Utilizing        $19,464,000
                                                                         Existing and New
                                                                         Generators..............
                                            Fort Liberty..............  Emergency Water System...         $7,705,000
    Ohio..................................  Springfield-Beckley         Base-Wide Microgrid With          $4,700,000
                                             Municipal Airport........   Natural Gas Generator,
                                                                         Photovoltaic and Battery
                                                                         Storage.................
    Puerto Rico...........................  Aguadilla.................  Microgrid Control System,        $10,120,000
                                                                         460 KW PV, 275 KW
                                                                         Generator, 660 Kwh Bess.
                                            Fort Allen................  Microgrid Control System,        $12,190,000
                                                                         690 KW PV, 275 KW Gen,
                                                                         570 Kwh Bess............
    Tennessee.............................  Memphis International       PV Arrays and Battery             $4,780,000
                                             Airport..................   Storage.................
    United Kingdom........................  Royal Air Force Lakenheath  Hospital Replacement-            $19,283,000
                                                                         Temporary Facilities....
    Virginia..............................  National Geospatial-        Electrical System                 $5,299,000
                                             Intelligence Agency         Redundancy..............
                                             Campus East..............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2241]]

                        TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

       Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                     Program

    Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
    Sec. 2503. Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic
               Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.

                 Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

    Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
    Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.

       Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
                                     Program

    SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North
    Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in
    section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to exceed
    the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in
    section 2502 and the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty
    Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the
    United States.
    SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2024, for contributions by the Secretary
    of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the
    share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North
    Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by
    section 2501, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                             North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Location                                 Installation or Location                  Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Worldwide Unspecified.........................  NATO Security Investment Program...............     $463,864,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2503. EXTENSION OF USE OF AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS FOR NORTH
                              ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY
                              INVESTMENT PROGRAM.

        Section 2806(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``Funds'' and inserting ``(1) Funds''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

        ``(2) If any funds authorized for the North Atlantic Treaty
    Organization Security Investment program for a fiscal year are available
    to be obligated or expended at the end of that fiscal year and no funds
    have been authorized for the following fiscal year, not more than 50
    percent of the amount authorized for the

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2242]]

    North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program for that
    fiscal year shall be deemed to be authorized by law for purposes of
    paragraph (1) for the following fiscal year.''.

                 Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions

    SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required in-
    kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
    construction projects for the installations or locations in the Republic
    of Korea, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                     Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or
                  Component                        Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Army.................................  Camp Carroll...........  MSC-K Paint Removal      $9,400,000
                                                                     Booth.................
    Army.................................  Camp Carroll...........  Tactical Equipment       $72,000,000
                                                                     Maintenance Facility
                                                                     (TEMF)................
    Army.................................  Camp Walker............  Elementary School......  $46,000,000
    Army.................................  USAG Humphreys.........  Embedded Behavioral      $10,000,000
                                                                     Health Clinic.........
    Army.................................  USAG Humphreys.........  General Support          $180,000,000
                                                                     Aviation Battalion
                                                                     Hangar................
    Navy.................................  Chinhae................  Upgrade Main Access      $9,200,000
                                                                     Control Point.........
    Air Force............................  Daegu AB...............  Upgrade Water            $9,600,000
                                                                     Distribution System...
    Air Force............................  Kunsan AB..............  Combat Small Arms Range  $31,000,000
    Air Force............................  Kunsan AB..............  Fighter Squadron and     $46,000,000
                                                                     Fighter Generation
                                                                     Squadron Operations
                                                                     Facility..............
    Air Force............................  Osan AB................  Distributed Mission      $15,000,000
                                                                     Operations (DMO)
                                                                     Flight Simulator......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2512. REPUBLIC OF POLAND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Poland for required in-
    kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
    construction projects for the installations or locations in the Republic
    of Poland, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2243]]

                                     Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or
                  Component                        Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Air Force............................  Lask AB................  AT/FP Upgrades for PPI   $22,000,000
                                                                     Mission...............
    Air Force............................  Lask AB................  Connecting Taxiways for  $18,000,000
                                                                     RPA Mission...........
    Air Force............................  Lask AB................  Ground Comms and Data    $5,000,000
                                                                     Support Area for RPA
                                                                     Mission...............
    Air Force............................  Lask AB................  Maintenance Hangar for   $69,000,000
                                                                     PPI Mission...........
    Air Force............................  Lask AB................  RPA Parking Apron......  $18,000,000
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw AB.............  AT/FP Upgrades for APOD  $46,000,000
                                                                     Mission...............
    Air Force............................  Wroclaw AB.............  Comms Infrastructure     $10,000,000
                                                                     for APOD Mission......
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                 TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

    Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
               acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
               projects.
    Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction
               and land acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
               acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
               acquisition projects.
    Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
    Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
               at Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana.
    Sec. 2608. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
               projects.
    Sec. 2609. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
               projects.
    Sec. 2610. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
               projects.
    Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
               project.

    SEC. 2601. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
    appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
    Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
    of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the
    United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                                   Army National Guard
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State or Territory                            Installation or Location                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alaska......................................  Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson..................      $67,000,000
    Iowa........................................   Sioux City Armory...............................      $13,800,000
    Kentucky....................................  Fort Campbell....................................      $18,000,000
    Louisiana...................................   Lafayette Readiness Center......................      $33,000,000
    Mississippi.................................   Southaven Readiness Center......................      $33,000,000

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2244]]

    Montana.....................................   Malta Readiness Center..........................      $14,800,000
    Nevada......................................   Hawthorne Army Depot............................      $18,000,000
    New Jersey..................................   Vineland........................................      $23,000,000
    Ohio........................................  Lima.............................................      $26,000,000
    Oklahoma....................................  Shawnee Readiness Center.........................      $29,000,000
    Utah........................................  Nephi Readiness Center...........................      $20,000,000
    Washington..................................   Camp Murray.....................................      $40,000,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2602. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED ARMY RESERVE
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
    appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
    Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
    of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction projects for the Army Reserve locations inside the United
    States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                                  Army Reserve
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
           State or Territory              Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
     California.....................  Camp Parks........  $42,000,000
    Georgia.........................  Dobbins Air         $78,000,000
                                       Reserve Base.
    Kentucky........................  Fort Knox.........  $138,000,000
    Massachusetts...................  Devens Reserve      $39,000,000
                                       Forces Training
                                       Area.
    New Jersey......................  Joint Base McGuire- $16,000,000
                                       Dix-Lakehurst.
    Pennsylvania....................   Wilkes-Barre.....  $22,000,000
    Puerto Rico.....................  Fort Buchanan.....  $39,000,000
    Virginia........................  Richmond..........  $23,000,000
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2603. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED NAVY RESERVE AND
                              MARINE CORPS RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND
                              LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

        Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
    appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
    Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
    of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
    location inside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the
    following table:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2245]]

                      Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                  State                    Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Texas...........................  Naval Air Station   $106,870,000
                                       Joint Reserve
                                       Base Fort Worth.
     Washington.....................  Joint Base Lewis-   $26,610,000
                                       McChord.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2604. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED AIR NATIONAL GUARD
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
    appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
    Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
    of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction projects for the Air National Guard locations inside the
    United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                               Air National Guard
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Installation or
                  State                    Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Alaska.........................  Joint Base          $19,300,000
                                       Elmendorf-
                                       Richardson.
    California......................  Moffett Airfield..  $12,600,000
    Florida.........................  Jacksonville        $26,200,000
                                       International
                                       Airport.
     Hawaii.........................  Joint Base Pearl    $36,600,000
                                       Harbor-Hickam.
    Maine...........................  Bangor              $48,000,000
                                       International
                                       Airport.
    New Jersey......................  Atlantic City       $18,000,000
                                       International
                                       Airport.
    New York........................  Francis S.          $14,000,000
                                       Gabreski Airport.
    Texas...........................  Fort Worth........  $13,100,000
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2605. <<NOTE: Real property.>> AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE RESERVE
                              CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
                              PROJECTS.

        Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
    appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
    Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
    of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military
    construction projects for the Air Force Reserve locations inside the
    United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2246]]

                                Air Force Reserve
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  State                    Location             Amount
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Delaware........................  Dover Air Force     $42,000,000
                                       Base.
    Indiana.........................  Grissom Air         $21,000,000
                                       Reserve Base.
    Ohio............................  Youngstown Air      $25,000,000
                                       Reserve Station.
    South Carolina..................  Joint Base          $33,000,000
                                       Charleston.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND
                              RESERVE.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2024, for the costs of acquisition,
    architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities
    for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under
    chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of
    acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding
    table in section 4601.
    SEC. 2607. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018
                              PROJECT AT HULMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT,
                              INDIANA.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
    Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorization set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2604 of that Act (131
    Stat. 1836) and extended by section 2608 of the Military Construction
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
    2989) and section 2607 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 737), shall remain in
    effect until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act
    authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
    whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                           National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                    State                          Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Indiana..............................  Hulman Regional Airport  Construct Small Arms     $8,000,000
                                                                     Range.................
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2608. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2020 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B
    of Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in
    the table in subsection (b), as provided in section

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2247]]

    2601 of that Act (133 Stat. 1875), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                          National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    California............................  Camp Roberts..............  Automated Multipurpose           $12,000,000
                                                                         Machine Gun (MPMG) Range
    Pennsylvania..........................  Moon Township.............  Combined Support                 $23,000,000
                                                                         Maintenance Shop........
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2609. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2021 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Division B of
    Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601 and 2602 of that
    Act (134 Stat. 4312, 4313) and extended by section 2609 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
    Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 738), shall remain in effect until October
    1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
    military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

                          National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        Original
                 State/Country               Installation or Location            Project           Authorized Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Arkansas..............................  Fort Chaffee..............  National Guard Readiness         $15,000,000
                                                                         Center..................
    California............................  Bakersfield...............  National Guard Vehicle            $9,300,000
                                                                         Maintenance Shop........

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2248]]

    Massachusetts.........................  Devens Reserve Forces       Automated Multipurpose            $8,700,000
                                             Training Area............   Machine Gun Range.......
    North Carolina........................  Asheville.................  Army Reserve Center......        $24,000,000
    Puerto Rico...........................  Fort Allen................  National Guard Readiness         $37,000,000
                                                                         Center..................
    South Carolina........................  Joint Base Charleston.....  National Guard Readiness         $15,000,000
                                                                         Center..................
    Texas.................................  Fort Worth................  Aircraft Maintenance              $6,000,000
                                                                         Hangar Addition/Alt.....
    Virgin Islands........................  St. Croix.................  Army Aviation Support            $28,000,000
                                                                         Facility (AASF).........
                                            St. Croix.................  CST Ready Building.......        $11,400,000
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2610. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
                              2022 PROJECTS.

        (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
    Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
    Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
    table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, 2604, and
    2605 of that Act (135 Stat. 2178, 2179), and as amended by section
    2607(1) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2988) and this
    section, shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of
    the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for
    fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
        (b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2249]]

                          National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Installation or                                 Original Authorized
                    State                          Location                 Project                   Amount
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama..............................  Huntsville Readiness     National Guard           $17,000,000
                                            Center................   Readiness Center......
    Georgia..............................  Fort Moore.............  Post-Initial Military    $13,200,000
                                                                     Training Unaccompanied
                                                                     Housing...............
    Indiana..............................  Grissom Air Reserve      Logistics Readiness      $29,000,000
                                            Base..................   Complex...............
    Massachusetts........................  Barnes Air National      Combined Engine/ASE/NDI  $12,200,000
                                            Guard Base............   Shop..................
    Mississippi..........................  Jackson International    Fire Crash and Rescue    $9,300,000
                                            Airport...............   Station...............
    New York.............................  Francis S. Gabreski      Base Civil Engineer      $14,800,000
                                            Airport...............   Complex...............
    Ohio.................................   Wright-Patterson Air    AR Center Training       $19,000,000
                                            Force Base............   Building/ UHS.........
    Texas................................  Kelly Field Annex......  Aircraft Corrosion        $9,500,000
                                                                     Control...............
    Vermont..............................  Bennington.............  National Guard           $16,900,000
                                                                     Readiness Center......
    Wisconsin............................  Fort McCoy.............  Transient Training       $29,200,000
                                                                     Officer Barracks......
    Wyoming..............................  Cheyenne Municipal       Combined Vehicle          $13,400,000
                                            Airport...............   Maintenance and ASE
                                                                     Complex...............
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SEC. 2611. <<NOTE: Vermont.>> MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY
                              OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROJECT.

         With respect to the authorization contained in the table in section
    2601 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
    (division B of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2178), as amended by section
    2610 of this Act, for Bennington, Vermont, for construction of a
    National Guard Readiness Center, the Secretary of the Army may construct
    the National Guard Readiness Center in Lyndon, Vermont.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2250]]

              TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

    Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
               closure activities funded through Department of Defense base
               closure account.

    SEC. 2701. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR BASE REALIGNMENT
                              AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES FUNDED THROUGH
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE
                              ACCOUNT.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
    beginning after September 30, 2024, for base realignment and closure
    activities, including real property acquisition and military
    construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and
    Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10
    U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through the Department of Defense Base
    Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act (as amended by
    section 2711 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as
    specified in the funding table in section 4601.

             TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

                   Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs

    Sec. 2801. Modification of definition of military installation for
               purposes of notifications related to basing decision-making
               process.
    Sec. 2802. Expansion of eligible grant recipients under the Defense
               Community Infrastructure Program.
    Sec. 2803. Process for strategic basing actions for the Department of
               the Air Force.
    Sec. 2804. Inclusion of land acquisition and demolitions projects in
               authorized unspecified minor military construction project;
               temporary expansion of authority for purchase of certain
               land.
    Sec. 2805. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program.
    Sec. 2806. Annual five-year plans on improvement of Department of
               Defense innovation infrastructure.
    Sec. 2807. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
               unspecified minor military construction projects.
    Sec. 2808. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
               Reserve Base with civil aviation.
    Sec. 2809. Information on military construction projects and repair
               projects at joint bases.
    Sec. 2810. Notification to Congress of reprogramming involving military
               construction funds.
    Sec. 2811. Obligation and execution of design funds for military
               construction projects.
    Sec. 2812. Schedule of repairs at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms

    Sec. 2821. Budget justification for certain Facilities Sustainment,
               Restoration, and Modernization projects.
    Sec. 2822. Strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational,
               underutilized, and other Department of Defense facilities:
               assessments of historic significance.
    Sec. 2823. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
               military housing and associated historic properties of the
               Department of the Army.
    Sec. 2824. Extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy and
               configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied
               housing.
    Sec. 2825. Additional requirements for database of complaints made
               regarding housing units of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2826. Digital system for submission of maintenance work order
               requests for covered military unaccompanied housing required.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2251]]

    Sec. 2827. Modification to definition of privatized military housing.
    Sec. 2828. Analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and
               contractor personnel near rural military installations.
    Sec. 2829. Digital facilities management systems for military
               departments.
    Sec. 2830. Strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address
               shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing required.
    Sec. 2831. Independent assessment of estimated costs of certain
               strategies to address shortages of covered military
               unaccompanied housing.

             Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration

    Sec. 2841. Minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment,
               restoration, and modernization.
    Sec. 2842. Assistance for public infrastructure projects and services.
    Sec. 2843. Contracts for design and construction of facilities of
               Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2844. Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-kind
               consideration under leases of non-excess property.
    Sec. 2845. Inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support
               agreements for installation-support services.
    Sec. 2846. Temporary modification to authority to charge landing fees
               for the use by civil aircraft of military airfields.
    Sec. 2847. Stormwater management, shoreline erosion control, and water
               resilience projects for installations and defense access
               roads.
    Sec. 2848. Pilot program to optimize and consolidate Department of
               Defense facilities to improve health and resiliency in
               defense communities.
    Sec. 2849. Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square footage of
               facilities of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2850. Expenditures on leased facilities and real property of the
               Department of Defense.

                          Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

    Sec. 2851. Extension of expanded authority to convey property at
               military installations.
    Sec. 2852. Technical correction to map reference in the Military Land
               Withdrawals Act of 2013.
    Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Boyle Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paris,
               Texas.
    Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Riverdale Park, Maryland.
    Sec. 2855. Transfer authority, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo,
               California.
    Sec. 2856. Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson,
               Arkansas.
    Sec. 2857. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
    Sec. 2858. Removal of certain conditions regarding conveyance of former
               Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, Hot
               Springs, Arkansas, to the State of Arkansas.
    Sec. 2859. Land conveyance and authorization for interim lease, Defense
               Fuel Support Point San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.
    Sec. 2860. Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.
    Sec. 2861. Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army
               installation to East Bay Regional Park District.
    Sec. 2862. Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass,
               Hawaii.

                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    Sec. 2871. Consideration of installation infrastructure and other
               supporting resources by Department of Defense Test Resource
               Management Center.
    Sec. 2872. Development and operation of the Naval Innovation Center at
               the Naval Postgraduate School.
    Sec. 2873. Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for
               development and use of online real estate inventory tool.
    Sec. 2874. Notification to Members of Congress for awards of contracts
               for military construction projects.
    Sec. 2875. Authorization of assistance to expedite certain military
               construction projects located in Guam.
    Sec. 2876. Report on munitions and explosives of concern and
               construction projects in Joint Region Marianas.
    Sec. 2877. Review of roles and responsibilities for construction
               projects of Department of Defense.
    Sec. 2878. Assessment of public schools on installations of Department
               of Defense.
    Sec. 2879. Updates to policies and guidance of the Department of the
               Navy for the replacement of certain dry docks and other
               projects.
    Sec. 2880. Designation of officials responsible for coordination of
               infrastructure projects to support additional members of the
               Armed Forces and their families in the Indo-Pacific region.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2252]]

    Sec. 2881. Limitation on availability of funds until submission of
               interim guidance for Department of Defense-wide standards for
               access to military installations.

                   Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs

    SEC. 2801. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF MILITARY INSTALLATION FOR
                              PURPOSES OF NOTIFICATIONS RELATED TO
                              BASING DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.

        Section 483(f)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
    the first sentence, by striking ``, which is located within any of the
    several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
    Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the
    Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam''.
    SEC. 2802. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE GRANT RECIPIENTS UNDER THE
                              DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
                              PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (d) of section 2391 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``State and local
            governments'' and inserting ``State governments, local
            governments, and not-for-profit, member-owned utility
            services''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2), by striking ``the
            State or local government agree'' and inserting ``the recipient
            of such assistance agrees''.

        (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2391(d)(1)(B)(iii) of such title
    is amended by striking ``section 101(e)(8) of this title'' and inserting
    ``section 101 of this title''.
    SEC. 2803. PROCESS FOR STRATEGIC BASING ACTIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
                              OF THE AIR FORCE.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 141 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2381.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2391
    the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2392. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2392.>> Process for strategic basing
                      actions for the Department of the Air Force

        ``(a) Programmatic Basing Decisions Prohibited.--The Secretary of
    the Air Force (or a designee) shall not make any basing decision during
    the resource allocation plan or program objective memorandum process.
        ``(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Quarterly Briefings.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this section, and quarterly
    thereafter, the Secretary of the Air Force (or a designee) shall brief
    the congressional defense committees on the following:
                ``(1) Strategic basing actions approved by the strategic
            basing panel for review by the strategic basing executive
            steering group during the quarter covered by the briefing.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Applicability. Determination.>> For each
            strategic basing action not covered by a previous briefing, a
            description of the criteria for selection of candidate location
            for each such strategic basing action and how each criterion
            will be applied to the candidate locations to determine
            preferred location.
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Updates.>> Updates regarding candidate
            locations, preferred locations, and the final location selected
            for each strategic basing action covered by the briefing.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2253]]

                ``(4) Any strategic basing actions with projected decision
            dates that will occur before the next scheduled briefing under
            this subsection.

        ``(c) Additional Briefings.--Upon request by either the Committee on
    Armed Services of the House of Representatives or of the Senate, the
    Secretary of the Air Force (or a designee) shall provide to such
    Committee a briefing on the information described in subsection (b).
        ``(d) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Post-briefing Changes.--The Secretary
    of the Air Force (or a designee) shall notify the congressional defense
    committees, not later than seven days after the effective date of a
    change, if such change is a change--
                ``(1) to the selection criteria or the application of
            selection criteria, that would result in a different decision
            than briefed under subsection (b) regarding the enterprise
            definition, identified candidate locations, or identified
            preferred location; or
                ``(2) to the governance process used to oversee a strategic
            basing action.

        ``(e) <<NOTE: Notification. Classified information.>> Overseas
    Strategic Basing Actions.--With respect to a strategic basing action
    relating to a military installation located outside of the United
    States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
    American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern
    Mariana Islands, or Guam, a notification required under this section may
    be provided in a classified form.

        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `enterprise
    definition', `program objective memorandum process', `resource
    allocation plan', `strategic basing action', `strategic basing executive
    steering group', and `strategic basing panel' have the meanings given,
    respectively, under the Department of the Air Force Instruction 10-503
    (issued June 12, 2023, as in effect on November 1, 2024).''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2392 note.>> Applicability.--This section and the
    amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to strategic
    basing actions (as defined in section 2392 of title 10, United States
    Code, as added by this section) made by the Secretary of the Air Force
    on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 2804. INCLUSION OF LAND ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITIONS PROJECTS
                              IN AUTHORIZED UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY
                              CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; TEMPORARY
                              EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PURCHASE OF
                              CERTAIN LAND.

        (a) In General.--Section 2805(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by striking ``or a demolition project'' and inserting ``,
    land acquisition, or demolition project''.
        (b) Acquisition of Low-cost Interests in Land.--Section 2663(c) of
    such title is amended in paragraph (1) by striking the dollar amount and
    inserting ``$4,000,000''.
        (c) <<NOTE: Time period. 10 USC 2805 note.>> Temporary Expansion.--
    During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section
    and ending on February 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Army may use the
    authority under section 2805 of such title for the purchase of interests
    in land at not more than 200 percent of the applicable dollar threshold
    specified in such section to support the caisson requirements of the
    Department of the Army with respect to equine welfare.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2254]]

    SEC. 2805. AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.

        Section 2805(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in
    paragraph (6)(B) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting
    ``$4,000,000''.
    SEC. 2806. ANNUAL FIVE-YEAR PLANS ON IMPROVEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE.

        (a) In General.--Section 2810 of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(e) Annual Five-year Plans on Improvement of Innovation
    Infrastructure.--
                ``(1) Submission.--Along with the budget for each fiscal
            year submitted by the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of
            title 31, each Secretary of a military department and the
            Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a plan that describes the objectives of that
            Secretary to improve innovation infrastructure during the five
            fiscal years following the fiscal year for which such budget is
            submitted.
                ``(2) Elements.--Each plan submitted by a Secretary of a
            military department under paragraph (1) shall include the
            following:
                        ``(A) With respect to the five-year period covered
                    by the plan, an identification of the major lines of
                    effort, milestones, and investment goals of the
                    Secretary over such period relating to the improvement
                    of innovation infrastructure and a description of how
                    such goals support such goals, including the use of--
                              ``(i) military construction, facilities
                          restoration and modernization funds;
                              ``(ii) the defense lab modernization program
                          under section 2805(d) of this title; and
                              ``(iii) military construction projects for
                          innovation, research, development, test, and
                          evaluation under this section.
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> The estimated costs
                    of necessary innovation infrastructure improvements and
                    a description of how such costs would be addressed by
                    the Department of Defense budget request submitted
                    during the same year as the plan and the applicable
                    future-years defense program.
                        ``(C) Information regarding the plan of the
                    Secretary to initiate such environmental and engineering
                    studies as may be necessary to carry out planned
                    innovation infrastructure improvements.
                        ``(D) Detailed information regarding how innovation
                    infrastructure improvement projects will be paced and
                    sequenced to ensure continuous operations.
                ``(3) Incorporation of results-oriented management
            practices.--Each plan under subsection (a) shall incorporate the
            leading results-oriented management practices identified in the
            report of the Comptroller General of the United States titled
            `Actions Needed to Improve Poor Conditions of Facilities and
            Equipment that Affect Maintenance Timeliness and Efficiency'
            (GAO-19-242), or any successor report, including--
                        ``(A) analytically based goals;
                        ``(B) results-oriented metrics;

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2255]]

                        ``(C) the identification of required resources,
                    risks, and stakeholders; and
                        ``(D) regular reporting on progress to decision
                    makers.
                ``(4) Innovative infrastructure defined.--In this
            subsection, the term `innovation infrastructure' includes
            laboratories, test and evaluation ranges, and any other
            infrastructure whose primary purpose is research, development,
            test, and evaluation.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2810 note.>> Deadline.--The first plan required
    under subsection (e) of such section (as amended by subsection (a))
    shall be submitted as part of the annual budget submission of the
    President to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United
    States Code, for fiscal year 2027.
    SEC. 2807. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR INDO-PACIFIC POSTURE
                              UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
                              PROJECTS.

        Section 2810 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2805 note.>>  is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$30,000,000'';
                (2) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
            follows:
                ``(2) to the extent necessary, as either a stand-alone
            acquisition or as part of a minor military construction project,
            any acquisition of interests in land, or support or
            reimbursement for acquisition of interests in land, for
            establishment of a defense site or other area over which the
            Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Defense
            will exercise operational control, without regard to the
            duration of the operational control.'';
                (3) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or'' and
                    inserting a semicolon;
                        (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting ``; or''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:
                ``(4) acquiring interests in land, defense sites, or
            operational control over an area needed to support another
            project or projects under this section or to support a future
            military construction project.'';
                (4) in subsection (d), by inserting ``or planned military
            installation'' after ``military installation''; and
                (5) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``section 2805(c) of
            title 10, United States Code'' and inserting ``subsection (c) of
            section 2805, United States Code, subject to adjustment upward
            to reflect a construction cost index published pursuant to
            subsection (f) of such section if such an index applies to the
            location of the project, except that the adjusted amount may not
            exceed the limit under subsection (a)''.
    SEC. 2808. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON JOINT USE OF HOMESTEAD AIR
                              RESERVE BASE WITH CIVIL AVIATION.

        Section 2874 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3014) is
    amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and inserting ``September 30,
    2028''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2256]]

    SEC. 2809. INFORMATION ON MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND
                              REPAIR PROJECTS AT JOINT BASES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--For each of fiscal years
    2025 through 2030, each Secretary of a military department shall, for
    each joint base established pursuant to the report of the Secretary of
    Defense titled ``Base Closure and Realignment Report, Volume I'' (May
    2005) and the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A
    of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) and under the
    jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, submit to the congressional
    defense committees the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Along with the defense budget
            materials submitted to Congress in connection with the budget of
            the President submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31,
            United States Code, for a fiscal year in which a military
            construction project contract is proposed to be awarded by the
            host organization for the joint base, a report that describes,
            for each request made by a host organization or by a tenant
            organization on the joint base--
                        (A) the location, title, cost, and Department of
                    Defense Form 1391 for each military construction project
                    requested that will be considered for that fiscal year;
                        (B) the location, title, and cost for each repair
                    project requested that will be considered for that
                    fiscal year;
                        (C) the location, title, cost, and Department of
                    Defense Form 1391 for each military construction project
                    requested for a year covered in the submission required
                    by section 221 of title 10, United States Code; and
                        (D) the location, title, and cost for each repair
                    project requested for the following two years after the
                    fiscal year in which a military construction project
                    contract is proposed to be awarded by the host
                    organization for the joint base.
                (2) The prioritized ranking by the host organization of all
            military construction projects requested at the joint base,
            whether or not such project was included in the budget described
            in paragraph (1).
                (3) The rationale of the host organization for the inclusion
            of each military construction project in the defense budget
            materials described in paragraph (1) instead of projects that
            were requested but not included in such budget.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``host organization'', with respect to a joint
            base, means an entity described in section 111(b)(11) of title
            10, United States Code, that is a part of the military
            department under the Secretary with jurisdiction over the joint
            base.
                (2) The term ``repair project'' means a project for
            facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization.
                (3) The term ``requested by a tenant organization'', with
            respect to a military construction project, means a military
            construction project--
                        (A) located at a joint base on which a tenant
                    organization is located; and
                        (B) proposed by such tenant organization, acting
                    through the local commanding officer or local director
                    of the tenant organization, to the host organization
                    with jurisdiction over the joint base.
                (4) The term ``tenant organization'', with respect to a
            joint base, means an entity described in section 111(b)(11) of
            title

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            10, United States Code, and located on the joint base but does
            not include any host organization of the joint base.
    SEC. 2810. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 2214 note.>> NOTIFICATION TO
                              CONGRESS OF REPROGRAMMING INVOLVING
                              MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.

        The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense
    committees of any reprogramming of funds made available for military
    construction not later than 14 days after the date of such
    reprogramming.
    SEC. 2811. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 2807 note.>> OBLIGATION AND
                              EXECUTION OF DESIGN FUNDS FOR MILITARY
                              CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> In General.--Not later than 150 days after
    amounts are appropriated for any fiscal year for the congressionally-
    directed design of a military construction project, the Secretary of
    Defense shall ensure that the construction agent responsible for such
    project enters into a contract pursuant to section 2807 of title 10,
    United States Code, for the obligation and execution of such amounts.

        (b) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> Completion of Work.--If a military
    construction project designated pursuant to subsection (a) has an
    estimated construction cost of less than $150,000,000, not less than 35
    percent of the project design under a contract described in subsection
    (a) shall be completed not later than 240 days after the date of the
    award of such contract.

        (c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Notification.--If the Secretary
    determines that a construction agent who is responsible for a military
    construction project under subsection (a) fails to satisfy the
    requirements of subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall, not later
    than 30 days after the Secretary makes such determination and at the end
    of each ninety-day period thereafter until such military construction
    project reaches 35 percent design, submit to the congressional defense
    committees a notification that includes--
                (1) a statement of whether the construction agent has
            exceeded the duration to--
                        (A) enter into a contract under subsection (a); or
                        (B) complete 35 percent project design under
                    subsection (b);
                (2) the reason for the delay in the satisfaction of such
            requirements; and
                (3) the projected dates such requirements will be satisfied.
    SEC. 2812. SCHEDULE OF REPAIRS AT NAVAL AIR STATION, PENSACOLA,
                              FLORIDA.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Plan. Determination.>> Schedule.--Not later
    than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the
    Secretary of the Navy shall develop a plan for repair or replacement of
    facilities at Naval Air Station Pensacola that the Secretary determines
    are damaged by Hurricane Sally.

        (b) <<NOTE: Determinations. Assessments.>> Elements.--The plan
    required under subsection (a) shall include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> An estimate of the cost and
            schedule for--
                        (A) the repair of Hangar 3260; and
                        (B) a military construction project (as defined in
                    section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) to replace
                    Hangar 3260 and other infrastructure at Naval Air
                    Station, Pensacola, Florida, that the Secretary
                    determines are damaged by Hurricane Sally.

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                (2) An assessment that compares the estimated cost and
            schedule under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to the
            estimated cost and schedule under subparagraph (B) of such
            paragraph.
                (3) Any planned demolition projects necessary to support
            future military construction.
                (4) An assessment of how the repair and replacement
            schedules for facilities at Naval Air Station Pensacola that the
            Secretary determines are damaged by Hurricane Sally support
            current and future operational requirements at the naval air
            station.

        (c) Report Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
    the Secretary completes the plan required under subsection (a), the
    Secretary shall submit such plan to the congressional defense
    committees.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefing Requirement.--Not
    later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and
    on a biannual basis thereafter during the five-year period beginning on
    such date, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on the status of repair or replacement of
    facilities identified in the plan required by subsection (a).

        (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``facility'' and
    ``military construction project'' have the meanings given such terms,
    respectively, in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms

    SEC. 2821. BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES
                              SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND
                              MODERNIZATION PROJECTS.

        Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    221.>> is amended by inserting after section 226 the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 227. <<NOTE: 10 USC 227.>> Budget justification for covered
                    military unaccompanied housing Facilities
                    Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization
                    projects

        ``(a) In General.--Along with the budget for each fiscal year
    submitted by the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
    United States Code, each Secretary of a military department shall
    include a consolidated budget justification display for the
    congressional defense committees that individually identifies--
                ``(1) for the fiscal year covered by the budget, the total
            requested expenditure for Facilities Sustainment, Restoration,
            and Modernization projects for covered military unaccompanied
            housing compared to the total expenditure required by such
            projects, disaggregated by military department; and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the total expenditure for
            Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization projects
            made during the fiscal year beginning two years before the
            fiscal year covered by the budget, disaggregated by--
                        ``(A) military installation;
                        ``(B) the type of facility repaired or restored
                    under such repair projects;
                        ``(C) the number of such repair projects that were
                    for sustainment or repair of a facility; and

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                        ``(D) the number of such repair projects that were
                    for restoration or modernization of a facility.

        ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered military unaccompanied housing' has
            the meaning given in section 2856 of this title.
                ``(2) The terms `facility' and `military installation' have
            the meanings given, respectively, in section 2801 of this title.
                ``(3) The term `repair project' has the meaning given in
            section 2811 of this title.''.
    SEC. 2822. STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT WITH RESPECT TO NON-
                              OPERATIONAL, UNDERUTILIZED, AND OTHER
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES:
                              ASSESSMENTS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
    States Code (as amended by section 2843), <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2801.>> is further amended by adding at the end the following new
    section:
    ``Sec. 2819. <<NOTE: Determinations. 10 USC 2819.>> Strategy and
                      assessment with respect to non-operational,
                      underutilized, and other Department of Defense
                      facilities: assessments of historical
                      significance

        ``(a) Strategy for Demolition.--Each Secretary concerned shall
    develop a strategy to demolish facilities under the respective
    jurisdiction of each such Secretary that--
                ``(1) are in poor or failing condition under the uniform
            index developed under section 2838 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31);
                ``(2) are not in operational use; or
                ``(3) such Secretary determines are underutilized.

        ``(b) Assessment of Certain Maintenance Costs.--Each Secretary
    concerned shall conduct an assessment to determine the total cost to the
    United States to maintain facilities that--
                ``(1) are not in operational use; and
                ``(2) such Secretary determines are underutilized.

        ``(c) Required Consideration.--In determining whether a facility is
    underutilized pursuant to subsections (a) or (b), each Secretary
    concerned shall compare the occupancy of such facility to the total
    square footage of such facility.
        ``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Assessments of Historic Significance.--(1)
    Not later than December 1, 2025, and on an annual basis thereafter, each
    Secretary concerned shall conduct an assessment of each facility under
    the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned that was constructed at
    least 25 years prior to the year covered by the assessment to determine
    whether the facility--
                ``(A) is historically significant; or
                ``(B) will be historically significant at the end of the 25-
            year period beginning on the date of the completion of such
            assessment.

        ``(2) For each facility described in paragraph (1) that a Secretary
    concerned determines is not, or will not be, historically significant
    pursuant to an assessment under such paragraph, the Secretary concerned
    shall--
                ``(A) conduct an assessment of the condition of such
            facility;
                ``(B) make an initial determination of whether such facility
            will be modernized or demolished during such 25-year period; and

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                ``(C) submit to the digital facilities management system of
            the military department under the jurisdiction of such
            Secretary--
                        ``(i) the results of the assessment under
                    subparagraph (A); and
                        ``(ii) the initial determination required by
                    subparagraph (B).

        ``(3) <<NOTE: Revision.>> If, during the course of any assessment of
    a facility described in paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned changes a
    determination with respect to the historic significance of the facility
    or plans of such Secretary to modernize or demolish the facility, such
    Secretary shall revise the information submitted to the applicable
    digital facilities management system pursuant to subparagraph (C) of
    paragraph (2).

        ``(e) Annual Briefing.--(1) Along with the budget for fiscal year
    2027 submitted by the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
    United States Code, and on an annual basis thereafter, each Secretary
    concerned shall provide to congressional defense committees a briefing
    on--
                ``(A) the strategy required by subsection (a); and
                ``(B) the results of the assessments required by subsections
            (b) and (d).

        ``(2) Each such briefing shall include--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of the existing
            authorities of each Secretary concerned to demolish the
            facilities covered by such strategy;
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> a plan to implement
            such strategy; and
                ``(C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations of each
            such Secretary with respect to reducing--
                        ``(i) the inventory of facilities in poor or failing
                    condition under the uniform index developed under
                    section 2838 of the National Defense Authorization Act
                    for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31); and
                        ``(ii) the total cost to the United States to
                    maintain the facilities covered by the assessment
                    required by subsection (b) of such section.''.

        (b) Technical Correction.--Section 2104 of the James M. Inhofe
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
    263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 2973.>> is amended--
                (1) in the heading, by striking ``quarters 4, 13, and 15''
            and inserting ``quarters 13, 14, and 15''; and
                (2) by striking ``Quarters 4, 13, and 15'' and inserting
            ``Quarters 13, 14, and 15''.
    SEC. 2823. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AND STANDARDS TO
                              HISTORIC MILITARY HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED
                              HISTORIC PROPERTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
                              THE ARMY.

        (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 169 of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 2839. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2839.>> Application of certain
                      authorities and standards to historic military
                      housing and associated historic properties of
                      the Department of the Army

        ``(a) Application of Certain Authority to Capehart and Wherry Era
    Army Military Family Housing.--The Secretary of the Army, in
    satisfaction of requirements under division A of subtitle III of title
    54 (commonly referred to as the `National Historic

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    Preservation Act'), may apply the authority and standards contained in
    the document titled `Program Comment for Capehart and Wherry Era Army
    Family Housing and Associated Structures and Landscape Features (1949-
    1962)' (published on June 7, 2002) (67 Fed. Reg. 39332) to all military
    housing (including privatized military housing under subchapter IV of
    this chapter) constructed during the period beginning on January 1,
    1941, and ending on December 31, 1948, located on a military
    installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army.
        ``(b) Temporary Application of Certain Authority to Vietnam War Era
    Army Military Housing.-- <<NOTE: Time period. Applicability.>> During
    the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Military
    Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and ending on December 31, 2045,
    the Secretary of the Army, in satisfaction of requirements under
    division A of subtitle III of title 54 (commonly referred to as the
    `National Historic Preservation Act'), may apply the authority and
    standards contained in the document titled `Program Comment for Vietnam
    War Era Historic Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and
    Landscape Features (1963-1975)' (published on May 4, 2023) (88 Fed. Reg.
    28573) to all military housing (including privatized military housing
    under subchapter IV of this chapter) constructed after 1975 located on a
    military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
    Army.

        ``(c) Report.--As part of each report of the Army required under
    section 3(c) of Executive Order 13287 (54 U.S.C. 306101 note), the
    Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Advisory Council on Historic
    Preservation a report on the implementation of this section.
        ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
    construed to preclude or require the amendment of the documents of the
    Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy
    and Environment described in subsection (a) and (b) by the Secretary of
    the Army or the chair of the Advisory Council on Historic
    Preservation.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    such chapter <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2821.>> is amended by inserting after
    the item relating to section 2838 the following new item:

    ``2839. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
               military housing and associated historic properties of the
               Department of the Army.''.

    SEC. 2824. EXTENSION OF APPLICABILITY FOR WAIVERS OF COVERED
                              PRIVACY AND CONFIGURATION STANDARDS FOR
                              COVERED MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.

        Paragraph (4) of section 2856a(a) of title 10, United States Code,
    is amended by striking ``9 months'' and inserting ``15 months''.
    SEC. 2825. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DATABASE OF COMPLAINTS MADE
                              REGARDING HOUSING UNITS OF DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE.

        (a) In General.--Section 2894a of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``regarding housing
            units'' and inserting ``by a tenant regarding covered dwelling
            units'';
                (2) in subsections (c) and (d) by striking ``housing unit''
            each place it appears and inserting ``covered dwelling unit'';
            and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection:

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        ``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered armed force' means the Army, Navy,
            Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
                ``(2) The term `covered dwelling unit' means a unit of
            accompanied family housing, unaccompanied housing, or barracks--
                        ``(A) that is acquired or constructed pursuant to
                    subchapter IV of chapter 169 of this title;
                        ``(B) in which a member of a covered armed force
                    resides; and
                        ``(C) that such member does not own.
                ``(3) The term `tenant' means any of the following:
                        ``(A) A member of a covered armed force who resides
                    in a covered dwelling unit.
                        ``(B) A dependent of a member described in
                    subparagraph (A) who resides in a covered dwelling
                    unit.''.

        (b) Temporary Annual Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three
            years, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing
            shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
            Representatives and the Senate, and make available to each
            Secretary of a military department, an annual report that
            includes, with respect to the year covered by such report--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Data summary.>> a summary of the data
                    collected using the database established under section
                    2894a(a) of title 10, United States Code (as amended by
                    subsection (a));
                        (B) an aggregation of the complaints categorized by
                    type, in accordance with paragraph (2), and military
                    installation, if applicable; and
                        (C) the actions taken to remedy complaints received
                    during the period covered by such report.
                (2) Type of complaints.--In categorizing complaints by type
            pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), the Deputy Assistant Secretary
            shall aggregate complaints based on the following categories:
                        (A) Physiological hazards, including dampness and
                    mold growth, lead-based paint, asbestos and manmade
                    fibers, radiation, biocides, carbon monoxide, and
                    volatile organic compounds.
                        (B) Psychological hazards, including ease of access
                    by unlawful intruders, faulty locks or alarms, and
                    lighting issues.
                        (C) Safety hazards.
                        (D) Maintenance timeliness.
                        (E) Maintenance quality.
    SEC. 2826. DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR SUBMISSION OF MAINTENANCE WORK ORDER
                              REQUESTS FOR COVERED MILITARY
                              UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING REQUIRED.

        (a) In General.--Subsection (b) of section 2837 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10
    U.S.C. note prec. 2851) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs
            (3) and (4), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph (2):

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                ``(2) a digital system through which residents of covered
            military unaccompanied housing may submit to individuals
            responsible for the management of such housing requests for
            maintenance work orders;''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Guidance. 10 USC note prec. 2851.>> Deadline.--The
    Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance with respect to the
    requirements of such subsection (as amended by subsection (a)) not later
    than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 2827. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY
                              HOUSING.

        Section 3001(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2821 note) is amended by
    striking ``military housing provided'' and inserting ``military housing
    that is not Government-owned or Government-controlled that is
    provided''.
    SEC. 2828. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2851.>> ANALYSIS OF HOUSING
                              AVAILABILITY FOR CRITICAL CIVILIAN AND
                              CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL NEAR RURAL MILITARY
                              INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. Determination.>> In General.--Not
    later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Manual
    4165.63-M titled ``DoD Housing Management'' issued October 28, 2010, to
    require an analysis of the availability of suitable housing located in
    close proximity to a military installation in a rural area for civilian
    personnel and defense contractors that provide critical functions for
    the operations of such military installation, as determined by the
    Secretary.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
                (2) The term ``rural area'' has the meaning given such term
            in section 2391 of such title.
    SEC. 2829. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2851.>> DIGITAL FACILITIES
                              MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR MILITARY
                              DEPARTMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Digital Facilities Management Systems for
    Military Departments.--
                (1) Criteria.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
            Energy, Installations, and Environment, in coordination with
            each covered Assistant Secretary, shall develop criteria for a
            new or established digital facilities management system for each
            military department. Each such system shall have the capability
            to, with respect to each military installation--
                        (A) track conditions of individual facilities,
                    applying the uniform index developed under section 2838
                    of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
                    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), for each military
                    installation under the jurisdiction of each such covered
                    Assistant Secretary;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Plan.>> plan for maintenance actions for
                    each facility; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Reports. Time periods.>> generate
                    reports that include data on--
                              (i) the type and function of each facility;
                              (ii) the overall condition of each facility;
                              (iii) planned maintenance for each facility
                          during a five-year period following the date of
                          submission of the criteria;

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                              (iv) conditions that may lead to a failure to
                          maintain minimum physical security or
                          configuration standards for members of the Armed
                          Forces during the 12-month period following the
                          date of submission of the criteria; and
                              (v) the date on which the facility will have
                          been in use for 40 years.
                (2) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
            which the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
            Installations, and Environment develops the criteria required
            under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall provide to
            the congressional defense committees a briefing on such
            criteria.
                (3) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date
            on which the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
            Installations, and Environment develops the criteria required
            under paragraph (1), each covered Assistant Secretary shall
            implement a digital facilities management system for the
            military department under the jurisdiction of that covered
            Assistant Secretary that meets the criteria described in
            paragraph (1).

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered Assistant Secretary'' means--
                        (A) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
                    Installations, Energy, and Environment;
                        (B) the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
                    Installations, and Environment; and
                        (C) the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
                    Installations, Environment, and Energy.
                (2) The term ``facility'' has the meaning given in section
            2801 of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) The term ``military department'' has the meaning given
            in section 101 of such title.
                (4) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given
            in section 2801 of such title.
    SEC. 2830. STRATEGY FOR USE OF EXISTING LEASING AUTHORITIES TO
                              ADDRESS SHORTAGES OF COVERED MILITARY
                              UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING REQUIRED.

        (a) Strategy Required.--
                (1) In general.--Each Secretary of a military department
            shall develop a strategy to use the authorities of such
            Secretary, in effect as of such date, to lease, operate,
            maintain, or otherwise contract for real property to address
            shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing.
                (2) Elements.--Each strategy required by paragraph (1) shall
            include, with respect to military installations under the
            jurisdiction of the Secretary of the military department
            concerned--
                        (A) an identification of military installations with
                    the largest shortages of covered military unaccompanied
                    housing;
                        (B) an identification of military installations
                    where existing facilities of covered military
                    unaccompanied housing are in poor or failing condition
                    under the uniform index for evaluating the condition of
                    covered military unaccompanied housing required by
                    section 2838 of the National Defense Authorization Act
                    for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. note
                    prec. 2851);

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                        (C) <<NOTE: Plans.>> plans of such Secretary in
                    effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act to
                    address shortages of covered military unaccompanied
                    housing or the condition of facilities of covered
                    military unaccompanied housing using--
                              (i) military construction projects; or
                              (ii) facilities sustainment, restoration, or
                          modernization funds; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment of whether
                    the leasing authority under section 2661 of title 10,
                    United States Code, long-term facilities contracting
                    authority section 2809 of such title, lease-purchase
                    authority under section 2812 of such title, or
                    intergovernmental support agreements under section 2679
                    of such title would be suitable for use by such
                    Secretary to address--
                              (i) shortages of covered military
                          unaccompanied housing; or
                              (ii) the poor or failing condition of a
                          facility of covered military unaccompanied
                          housing.
                (3) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Deadline.--Each Secretary of a
            military department shall submit to the congressional defense
            committees a report that includes the strategy required by
            subsection (a) not later than 180 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered military unaccompanied housing'' has
            the meaning given such term in section 2856 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The terms ``facility'' and ``military construction
            project'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively. in
            section 2801 of such title.
    SEC. 2831. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF
                              ESTIMATED COSTS OF CERTAIN STRATEGIES TO
                              ADDRESS SHORTAGES OF COVERED MILITARY
                              UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts. Time period. Effective date.>> Agreement.--
    Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an FFRDC
    for an assessment that compares the estimated total cost to the United
    States during the 20-year period beginning on the date of the enactment
    of this Act of--
                (1) the construction and maintenance of facilities of
            covered military unaccompanied housing to address shortages in
            covered military unaccompanied housing; and
                (2) the modification of policies of the Department of
            Defense and each military department to permit a greater number
            of members of the Armed Forces to reside in housing facilities
            other than covered military unaccompanied housing (including
            such policies relating to the payment of basic allowance for
            housing under section 403 of title 37, United States Code).

        (b) Report on Assessment.--An FFRDC that enters into an agreement
    under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report
    on such assessment. Such report shall include--
                (1) <<NOTE: Review. Time periods.>> a comprehensive review
            of--
                        (A) the total life-cycle costs, disaggregated by
                    each military department, of the construction,
                    sustainment, and modernization of facilities of covered
                    military unaccompanied housing to meet--

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                              (i) the needs for housing for members of the
                          Armed Forces on and after the date of the
                          enactment of this Act; and
                              (ii) the projected needs for such housing
                          during the 20-year period beginning on the date of
                          the enactment of this Act, as determined by each
                          Secretary concerned;
                        (B) the applicable policies of each military
                    department with respect to which members of the Armed
                    Forces are required to reside in covered military
                    unaccompanied housing; and
                        (C) for each military department, the expected
                    expenditure for basic allowance for housing under
                    section 403 of title 37, United States Code, during the
                    20-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of
                    this Act compared to such total life-cycle costs;
                (2) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of the research and other
            activities carried out as part of such comprehensive review; and
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations of the
            FFRDC with respect to requirements and policies of the
            Department of Defense and each military department for covered
            military unaccompanied housing.

        (c) Submission to Congress.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In general.--Not later than 30 days
            after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the
            report under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
            the Senate a report that includes--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Records.>> an unaltered copy of the
                    report of the FFRDC submitted to the Secretary of
                    Defense pursuant to subsection (b); and
                        (B) the written responses of the Secretary of the
                    Defense and each Secretary of a military department with
                    respect to the results of such report.
                (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``covered military unaccompanied housing'' has
            the meaning given such term in section 2856 of title 10, United
            States Code.
                (2) The term ``facility'' has the meaning given such term in
            section 2801 of such title.
                (3) The term ``FFRDC'' means a federally funded research and
            development center.

             Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration

    SEC. 2841. MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,
                              RESTORATION, AND MODERNIZATION.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 159 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2661.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2679
    the following new section:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2267]]

    ``Sec. 2680. <<NOTE: Time periods. 10 USC 2680.>> Minimum capital
                      investment for facilities sustainment,
                      restoration, and modernization for military
                      departments

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Minimum Investment.--Beginning in
    fiscal year 2027, and each fiscal year thereafter, each Secretary of a
    military department shall--
                ``(1) calculate (in accordance with subsection (b)) the
            cumulative plant replacement value of the total inventory of
            facilities on each military installation under the jurisdiction
            of the Secretary concerned; and
                ``(2) invest in the budget for facilities sustainment,
            restoration, and modernization of that military department, a
            total amount equal to not less than the percentage specified in
            subsection (c) of the cumulative plant replacement value
            described in paragraph (1).

        ``(b) Exclusion.--In making any calculation pursuant to paragraph
    (1) of subsection (a), each Secretary of a military department shall
    exclude any facility under the jurisdiction of such Secretary that is
    scheduled for demolition during the two-year period beginning after the
    date of such calculation.
        ``(c) Percentage Specified.--The percentage of the specified in this
    subsection is--
                ``(1) for fiscal year 2027, 1.75 percent;
                ``(2) for fiscal year 2028, 2.5 percent;
                ``(3) for fiscal year 2029, 3.25 percent; and
                ``(4) for fiscal year 2030 and each subsequent fiscal year,
            4 percent.

        ``(d) Certification.--As part of the annual budget submission of the
    President under section 1105(a) of title 31, each Secretary of each
    military department shall include--
                ``(1) a certification to the congressional defense
            committees that the military department is in compliance with
            this section; and
                ``(2) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of facilities under the
            jurisdiction of that Secretary, disaggregated by military
            installation and location, that are scheduled for demolition
            during the two-year period beginning after the date of the
            submission of such budget, which shall include cost and schedule
            estimates.

        ``(e) Plant Replacement Value Defined.--In this section, the term
    `plant replacement value' means, with respect to a facility, the cost to
    replace such facility using construction costs (including labor and
    materials) and standards (including methodologies and codes) in effect
    as of the date such cost is calculated.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than 90 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--
                (1) <<NOTE: Plan.>> the plan of the Secretary of Defense to
            meet the requirements under section 2680 of title 10, United
            States Code, as added by this section;
                (2) the investments made by each Secretary of a military
            department under such section 2680 during the period covered by
            the briefing; and
                (3) the methodology of the Secretary of Defense for
            distributing amounts to provide funding for facilities
            sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects pursuant to
            such section 2680.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2268]]

    SEC. 2842. ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND
                              SERVICES.

        Section 2391(b)(5)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``or
            local government'' after ``a State'';
                (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (3) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                        ``(iv) <<NOTE: Determination.>> to support public
                    infrastructure projects and services that enhance the
                    capabilities and resilience of the defense industrial
                    base and the defense industrial base workers, if the
                    Secretary determines such support will improve
                    operations of the Department of Defense.''.
    SEC. 2843. CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES OF
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    2801.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``Sec. 2818. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2818.>> Contracts for design and
                      construction of facilities of Department of
                      Defense

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> In General.--The head of an element
    of the Department of Defense (as defined in section 111(b) of this
    title) may award a contact to any other such element for the design and
    construction of facilities of the Department of Defense, including
    facility maintenance and repair projects and unspecified minor military
    construction projects under section 2805 of this title, on a
    reimbursable basis.

        ``(b) Consideration as an Obligation.--A contract awarded under
    subsection (a) by such head shall be considered to be an obligation of
    such head in the same manner as a similar order or contract placed by
    such head with a private entity.
        ``(c) Limitation.--An awardee of a contract under subsection (a) may
    include an amount equal to not more than 10 percent of the proposed
    value of the contract for contingency expenses.''.
    SEC. 2844. INDUSTRIAL PLANT EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES AS
                              IN-KIND CONSIDERATION UNDER LEASES OF
                              NON-EXCESS PROPERTY.

        Section 2667(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting before the period at
            the end the following: ``, whether or not needed for the
            functionality of the property or facility leased'';
                (2) in subparagraph (F), by inserting before the period at
            the end the following: ``, which may include industrial process
            optimization''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                ``(G) Refurbishment of existing industrial plant equipment
            on the leased property.
                ``(H) Removal and replacement of industrial plant equipment
            on the leased property that is at or near end-of-life.
                ``(I) Provision of new industrial plant equipment on the
            leased property (including new technology), installation of such
            equipment, and maintenance of such equipment, but only if the
            title to such equipment passes to the Federal Government.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2269]]

    SEC. 2845. INCLUSION OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
                              SUPPORT AGREEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION-
                              SUPPORT SERVICES.

        Section 2679 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
    ``State or local government'' each place it appears and inserting
    ``State, local, or tribal government''.
    SEC. 2846. TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO CHARGE LANDING
                              FEES FOR THE USE BY CIVIL AIRCRAFT OF
                              MILITARY AIRFIELDS.

        (a) Temporary Modification.--Section 2697 of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2661.>> by
            striking ``domestic''; and
                (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``domestic''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2697 note.>> Effective Date.--Effective October
    1, 2027, such section 2697 is amended--
                (1) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2661.>> by
            inserting ``domestic'' before ``military airfields''; and
                (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``domestic'' before
            ``military airfields''.
    SEC. 2847. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL, AND
                              WATER RESILIENCE PROJECTS FOR
                              INSTALLATIONS AND DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2815a of title 10, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) by amending the section heading <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
            2801.>> to read as follows: ``Stormwater management, shoreline
            erosion control, and water resilience projects for installations
            and defense access roads'';
                (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

        ``(a) Projects Authorized.--The Secretary concerned may carry out
    one or more of the following projects on or related to a military
    installation:
                ``(1) A stormwater management project for the purposes of--
                        ``(A) improving military installation resilience or
                    the resilience of a defense access road or other
                    essential civilian infrastructure supporting a military
                    installation; and
                        ``(B) protecting nearby waterways and stormwater-
                    stressed ecosystems.
                ``(2) A shoreline erosion control project for the purpose of
            improving, protecting, or repairing shoreline to protect the
            infrastructure of a military installation or a defense access
            road.
                ``(3) A project to provide water storage and filtration,
            flood mitigation, or otherwise support water resilience.'';
                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``stormwater management'';
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as
                    paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively; and
                        (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
                ``(5) A military installation resilience project under
            section 2684a of this title.'';
                (4) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2270]]

        ``(c) Project Priorities.--In selecting projects to be carried out
    under this section, the Secretary concerned shall give a priority to a
    project proposal that--
                ``(1) minimizes the runoff of untreated stormwater into
            freshwater systems or tidal systems;
                ``(2) protects military installations and defense access
            roads from stormwater runoff and water levels resulting from
            extreme weather conditions;
                ``(3) controls shoreline erosion control that involve the
            improvement, protection, or repair of shoreline subject to wave
            action or stormwater runoff and water levels resulting from
            extreme weather condition; or
                ``(4) supports water resilience at military
            installations.'';
                (5) in subsection (d)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``stormwater management'';
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and retention
                    measures'' and inserting ``, retention, or filtration
                    measures to address storm water management''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraphs:
                ``(4) The capture or storage of stormwater for use in
            supporting water resilience at a military installation.
                ``(5) The use of sheet piles, riprap, armor stone, sea
            walls, natural plantings, or any other technologies created to
            address shoreline erosion control.'';
                (6) in subsection (e)--
                        (A) by striking ``In the case of'' and inserting
                    ``(1) In the case of'';
                        (B) by striking ``stormwater management'';
                        (C) by striking ``section 2391(d),'' and inserting
                    ``section 2391, 2684,''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following new
                    paragraph:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Designation.>> The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
    Energy, Installations, and Environment shall designate an official to be
    responsible for coordinating projects under this section among the
    military departments.'';
                (7) in subsection (f)--
                        (A) by striking ``stormwater management'' each place
                    it appears; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)(B)--
                              (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and
                          inserting a semicolon;
                              (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at
                          the end and inserting a semicolon; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following new
                          clauses:
                        ``(iii) improve, protect, or repair shoreline to
                    protect infrastructure of a military installation or a
                    defense access road from shoreline erosion; or
                        ``(iv) provide water storage and filtration, flood
                    mitigation, or otherwise support water resilience.'';
                    and
                (8) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(6) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `water resilience'
            means the capacity of a military installation to mitigate,
            respond, or adapt to changes in water availability due to
            manmade or natural phenomena.''.

        (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2815a(g)(4) of title 10, United
    States Code, is amended by striking ``section 101(e)(8)'' and inserting
    ``section 101''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2271]]

    SEC. 2848. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM TO OPTIMIZE
                              AND CONSOLIDATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                              FACILITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND
                              RESILIENCY IN DEFENSE COMMUNITIES.

        (a) Establishment.--Using funds available for minor military
    construction, the Secretary of Defense may conduct a pilot program to--
                (1) <<NOTE: Study. Assessment.>> conduct a study to assess
            the feasability and effectiveness of the implementation of a
            more comprehensive initiative to optimize the total square
            footage of facilities maintained by the Department of Defense;
            and
                (2) subject to the requirements of subsection (b) carry out
            military construction projects, not otherwise authorized by law,
            to--
                        (A) optimize and consolidate facilities, including
                    leased facilities, to ensure the scale and scope of the
                    infrastructure footprint of such facilities aligns with
                    the operational needs of the Department; and
                        (B) create more resilient and healthy communities
                    located on military installations.

        (b) Military Construction Projects Authorized.--
                (1) Requirements.--The Secretary may carry out a military
            construction project under such pilot program if--
                        (A) the facilities subject to such a military
                    construction project are occupied as of the date of the
                    commencement of such military construction project;
                        (B) except as provided in paragraph (2), such
                    facilities are demolished pursuant to such military
                    construction project;
                        (C) in the case of a facility subject to such a
                    military construction project that is leased by the
                    Department, the Secretary terminates the lease for such
                    facility, expect as provided in paragraph (2); and
                        (D) the military construction project will result in
                    new facilities that have at least 20 percent less square
                    footage (or equivalent unit of measure) than the
                    facilities subject to such military construction
                    project;
                        (E) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> the Secretary conducts an
                    economic analysis of the military construction project
                    that accounts for anticipated cost requirements for the
                    design, construction, sustainment, restoration,
                    modernization, operation, and demolition of new and
                    existing facilities subject to such military
                    construction project; and
                        (F) <<NOTE: Analysis. Time period.>> the results of
                    such economic analysis support a positive net present
                    value over a 20-year period.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exception.--The requirements of
            subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to a
            facility that is subject to a military construction project
            under the pilot program if the Secretary determines that such
            facility will be an integral part of new facilities constructed
            pursuant to such military construction project.
                (3) Project cost.--A military construction project carried
            out under such pilot program may not exceed a total cost of
            $25,000,000.
                (4) Limitation.--Not more than five military construction
            projects may be carried out under the pilot program.

        (c) Congressional Notification.--

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                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> In general.--Not later
            than 14 days before awarding a contract for a military
            construction project under such pilot program, the Secretary
            shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of
            such military construction project.
                (2) Elements.--Such notice shall include, with respect to
            the military construction project covered by such notice--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> the justification and
                    current cost estimate;
                        (B) the expected savings-to-investment ratio;
                        (C) simple payback estimates;
                        (D) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> the measurement and
                    verification cost estimate; and
                        (E) a description of how the project would improve
                    the functions of the supported military department and
                    the efficient management of real property of the
                    Department of Defense.

        (d) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
            the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the
            congressional defense committees a report on completed military
            construction projects carried out pursuant to the pilot program.
                (2) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> Elements.--Such report shall
            include, for each military construction project covered by the
            report, the following:
                        (A) The title and location of the military
                    construction project, a brief description of the scope
                    of work, the original project cost estimate, and the
                    completed total project cost.
                        (B) The original expected savings-to-investment
                    ratio, simple payback estimates included in the notice
                    required under subsection (c), annual recurring savings,
                    20-year net present value, annual return on investment,
                    and measurement and verification cost estimate.
                        (C) The actual savings-to-investment ratio, and
                    simple payback estimates, annual recurring savings, 20-
                    year net present value, annual return on investment, and
                    measurement and verification cost estimate.
                        (D) A brief description of the measurement and
                    verification plan and planned funding source, to include
                    the net change in the square footage (or other unit of
                    measure) reduction accomplished by the military
                    construction project.
                        (E) How the military construction project improved
                    the functions of and the efficient management of real
                    property by the supported military department or entity
                    using the applicable facility.
                        (F) Such other information as the Secretary
                    considers appropriate.

        (e) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Sunset.--
                (1) Termination date.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
            the authority of the Secretary to carry out a military
            construction project under the pilot program shall terminate on
            the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of
            this section.
                (2) Exception.--If the Secretary submits a congressional
            notification under subsection (d) before the date that is three
            years after the date of the enactment of this section, the
            covered project that is the subject of such notification may be
            carried out to completion.

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        (f) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``facility'' and
    ``military construction project'' have the meanings given such terms,
    respectively, in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
    SEC. 2849. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> GUIDANCE REGARDING
                              MAINTENANCE OF AGGREGATE SQUARE FOOTAGE
                              OF FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    issue guidance regarding the maintenance of the aggregate square footage
    of facilities of the Department of Defense, which shall be designated as
    ``1 in 1 out guidance'', pursuant to the requirements of this section.

        (b) Maintenance of Square Footage.--Guidance required under
    subsection (a) shall ensure that every square footage of growth of a
    facility is offset with an equivalent reduction in square footage by--
                (1) a funded disposal action; or
                (2) identifying facilities to be entered into a contingency
            operational status.

        (c) <<NOTE: Update.>> Documentation.--Upon completion of the design
    phase of a project that results in the growth of a facility, the
    Secretary of Defense shall update the Department of Defense Form 1391
    for such project to identify the reduction in square footage to
    accompany such increase.

        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Lists.>> Submission.--Not later than 15 days
    after the date of submission of the defense budget materials for fiscal
    year 2026 (as submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the
    President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), and
    for each subsequent submission thereafter, each Secretary of a military
    department shall submit to the congressional defense committees--
                (1) a list of facilities scheduled for a disposal action
            described in subsection (b) for the fiscal year covered by the
            submission and the subsequent fiscal year; and
                (2) a list of facilities, disaggregated by military
            installation, for which a disposal action has been completed
            during the fiscal year preceding the date of the submission.

        (e) Application.--This section and the requirements of this section
    shall apply to--
                (1) military construction or unspecified minor military
            construction (as defined under section 2805 of title 10, United
            States Code) funded in fiscal year 2027 or a subsequent fiscal
            year; and
                (2) other sources of growth on or after the date of the
            enactment of this Act.

        (f) Exceptions.--This section and the requirements of this section
    do not apply to the following:
                (1) The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon
            system program.
                (2) Public shipyards covered by the Shipyard Infrastructure
            Optimization Program.
                (3) MHPI housing (as defined under section 606 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
            Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2871 note).

        (g) Growth of a Facility Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``growth of a facility'' means, with respect to a facility (as defined

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    in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code), an increase in the
    square footage of such facility due to--
                (1) carrying out a military construction project or an
            unspecified minor military construction project (pursuant to
            section 2805 of title 10, United States Code);
                (2) acquisition of an existing facility on land owned by a
            military department;
                (3) a gift of construction;
                (4) construction of a facility carried out through the use
            of nonappropriated funds, private funds, or family housing
            funds, if the facility will be sustained with appropriated
            operation and maintenance funds; or
                (5) the use of appropriated funds to sustain a facility that
            was previously sustained with nonappropriated funds, private
            funds, or family housing funds.
    SEC. 2850. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2661 note.>> EXPENDITURES ON LEASED
                              FACILITIES AND REAL PROPERTY OF THE
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Reduction.>> In General.--Not later than five
    years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Defense shall reduce expenditures on facilities leased by the Department
    of Defense by 25 percent.

        (b) Real Property Management.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Publication. Guidance.>> publish guidance with
            respect to--
                        (A) standards for maximum office space design for
                    new construction, including space reconfigurations; and
                        (B) desired average occupancy standards for existing
                    Department of Defense facilities;
                (2) validate utilization rates for existing office space
            owned or leased by the Department prior to approving significant
            land acquisitions for the Department; and
                (3) use building utilization rates to validate new
            construction requirements, including efforts of the Department
            with respect to reconfiguration.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period. Termination date.>> Annual
    Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2025, and annually thereafter until
    2027, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense
    committees a briefing on--
                (1) the capacity of real property owned or leased by the
            Department of Defense;
                (2) the average utilization rates for such real property;
                (3) the size and cost of facilities leased by the
            Department; and
                (4) the plan of the Secretary to satisfy the requirement
            under subsection (a).

                          Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

    SEC. 2851. EXTENSION OF EXPANDED AUTHORITY TO CONVEY PROPERTY AT
                              MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 2869(a)(3)(C) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by striking ``five-year period'' and inserting ``eight-
    year period''.
        (b) Technical Correction.--Section 2869(a)(3)(A)(i) of such title is
    amended by striking ``2679(e)'' and inserting ``section 2679(f)''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2275]]

    SEC. 2852. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO MAP REFERENCE IN THE MILITARY
                              LAND WITHDRAWALS ACT OF 2013.

        Subsection (a)(2) of section 2989 of the Military Land Withdrawals
    Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-66) <<NOTE: 127 Stat. 1025; 136 Stat.
    3027.>> is amended by striking ``November 30, 2022'' and inserting ``May
    22, 2024''.
    SEC. 2853. LAND CONVEYANCE, BOYLE MEMORIAL ARMY RESERVE CENTER,
                              PARIS, TEXAS.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may convey to
    Paris Junior College located in Paris, Texas (in this section referred
    to as the ``College''), all right, title, and interest of the United
    States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements
    thereon, consisting of approximately 4 acres, known as the former Boyle
    Memorial Army Reserve Center and located in Paris, Texas.
        (b) Consideration.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Payment.>> Consideration required.--As
            consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the
            College shall pay to the Secretary of the Army an amount equal
            to not less than the fair market value of the property to be
            conveyed, as determined by the Secretary, which may consist of
            cash payment, in-kind consideration as described in paragraph
            (2), or a combination thereof.
                (2) In-kind consideration.--In-kind consideration provided
            by the College under paragraph (1) may include--
                        (A) the acquisition, construction, provision,
                    improvement, maintenance, repair, or restoration
                    (including environmental restoration), or a combination
                    thereof, of any property, facilities, or infrastructure;
                    or
                        (B) the delivery of services relating to the needs
                    of the Department of the Army that the Secretary
                    considers acceptable.
                (3) Conveyance.--Cash payments received under subsection (b)
            as consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a) shall
            be deposited in the special account in the Treasury established
            under section 572(b)(5) of title 40, United States Code.

        (c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
                (1) Payment required.--The Secretary of the Army shall
            require the College to cover costs to be incurred by the
            Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred
            by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection
            (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental
            documentation related to the conveyance, and any other
            administrative costs related to the
            conveyance. <<NOTE: Refund.>> If amounts are collected from the
            Township in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs,
            and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by
            the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall
            refund the excess amount to the College.
                (2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received as
            reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund
            or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the
            Secretary in carrying out the land conveyance under subsection
            (a) or, if the period of availability of obligations for that
            appropriation has expired, to the appropriations of a fund that
            is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose.
            Amounts so credited shall be merged with

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            amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the
            same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and
            limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.

        (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
    description of the parcel of real property to be conveyed under
    subsection (a) shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the
    Secretary of the Army.
        (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the Army may
    require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the
    conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate
    to protect the interests of the United States.
    SEC. 2854. LAND CONVEYANCE, RIVERDALE PARK, MARYLAND.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may convey,
    without consideration, to the town of Riverdale Park, Maryland, all
    right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the real
    property described in subsection (b), for the purposes of--
                (1) creating a new municipal and community center; and
                (2) replacing impervious surfaces.

        (b) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this section
    consists of approximately 6.63 acres of real property, including
    improvements on such real property, located at 6601 Baltimore Avenue,
    Riverdale Park, Maryland.
        (c) Reversionary Interest.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--If the Secretary
            determines at any time that the real property conveyed under
            subsection (a) is not being used in accordance with the purpose
            specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in
            and to the property shall revert, at the discretion of the
            Secretary, to the United States.
                (2) Determination.--A determination by the Secretary under
            paragraph (1) shall be made on the record after an opportunity
            for a hearing.
    SEC. 2855. TRANSFER AUTHORITY, MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD,
                              VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> In General.--With respect to a transfer of
    real property located at the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo,
    California to the City of Vallejo (referred to in this section as the
    ``City''), made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
    Secretary of the Navy (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'')
    may enter into an agreement with the City and the California State Lands
    Commission (referred to in this section as ``SLC'') if such agreement
    includes the following terms:
                (1) That the City, SLC, and the Governor of California agree
            to a deferral of the completion of all environmental remedial
            actions necessary to protect human health and the environment
            with respect to the real property until after the date of the
            transfer.
                (2) That additional remedial action found to be necessary
            after the date of such transfer shall be conducted by the
            Secretary.
                (3) That the Secretary shall have access to the property
            after the date of such transfer for the purpose of conducting
            such remedial actions.

        (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Transfer.--If the Secretary issues a
    determination that the real property described in subsection (a) is
    suitable for transfer

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    to the City, such transfer may be accomplished, with the concurrence of
    the City, using a quitclaim deed or other legal instrument and upon
    terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary and the City
    that include--
                (1) the terms described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of
            subsection (a); and
                (2) such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary
            considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United
            States and that are agreed to by the City.

        (c) <<NOTE: Determination. Survey.>> Description of Property.--The
    exact acreage and legal description of the property to be transferred
    under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
    Secretary of the Navy.

        (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
    modify any existing rights or obligations of the Secretary, the City, or
    any other party with respect to the real property described in
    subsection (a) unless specifically provided for in an agreement
    described in such subsection.
    SEC. 2856. RELEASE OF INTERESTS RETAINED IN CAMP JOSEPH T.
                              ROBINSON, ARKANSAS.

        (a) Release of Retained Interests.--
                (1) In general.--With respect to a parcel of real property
            at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, consisting of
            approximately 241.33 acres located in a part of section 2,
            township 2 north, range 12 west, in Pulaski County, Arkansas,
            and comprising a portion of the property conveyed by the United
            States to the State of Arkansas for training of the National
            Guard and for other military purposes pursuant to ``An Act
            authorizing the transfer of part of Camp Joseph T. Robinson to
            the State of Arkansas'', enacted June 30, 1950 (Public Law 81-
            593), the Secretary of the Army may release the terms and
            conditions imposed, and reversionary interests retained, by the
            United States under section 2 of such Act, and the right to
            reenter and use the property retained by the United States under
            section 3 of such Act.
                (2) Impact on other rights or interests.--The release of
            terms and conditions and retained interests under paragraph (1)
            with respect to the parcel described in such paragraph shall not
            be construed to alter the rights or interests retained by the
            United States with respect to the remainder of the real property
            conveyed to the State of Arkansas under the Act described in
            such paragraph.

        (b) Instrument of Release of Retained Interests.--The Secretary of
    the Army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of
    release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the
    release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection
    (a).
        (c) Reimbursement; Payment of Administrative Costs.--
                (1) Payment required.--
                        (A) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may
                    require the State of Arkansas to cover costs to be
                    incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary
                    for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the
                    release of terms and conditions and retained interests
                    under subsection (a),

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                    including survey costs, costs related to environmental
                    documentation, and other administrative costs related to
                    the release.
                        (B) Refund of amounts.--If amounts paid to the
                    Secretary of the Army by the State of Arkansas in
                    advance under subparagraph (A) exceed the costs actually
                    incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release, the
                    Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the State.
                (2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received under
            paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the
            Secretary of the Army to carry out the release of terms and
            conditions and retained interests under subsection (a) shall be
            credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs
            incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the release. Amounts
            so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account
            and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the
            same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or
            account.

        (d) Legal Description of the Property.--The exact acreage and legal
    description of the property described in subsection (a) shall be
    determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
    SEC. 2857. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HUACHUCA, SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may convey,
            without consideration, to the City of Sierra Vista, Arizona (in
            this section referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, and
            interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real
            property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of
            approximately 203 acres, comprising a portion of Fort Huachuca,
            Arizona, for the purpose of compatible development of the
            municipal airport located in the City.
                (2) Continuation of existing easements, restrictions, and
            covenants.--The conveyance of the property under paragraph (1)
            shall be subject to any easement, restriction, or covenant of
            record applicable to the property and in existence on the date
            of the enactment of this section.

        (b) Reversionary Interest.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--If the Secretary
            of the Army determines at any time that the real property
            conveyed under subsection (a) is not being used in accordance
            with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection,
            all right, title, and interest in and to the property, including
            any improvements thereto, may, at the option of the Secretary,
            revert to and become the property of the United States, and the
            United States may have the right of immediate entry onto such
            property.
                (2) Determination.--A determination by the Secretary of the
            Army under paragraph (1) shall be made on the record after an
            opportunity for a hearing.

        (c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Payment required.--The
            Secretary of the Army shall require the City to cover all costs
            (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to
            be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for
            costs incurred

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            by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection
            (a), including costs for environmental and real estate due
            diligence and any other administrative costs related to the
            conveyance.
                (2) Refund of excess amounts.--If amounts collected by the
            Secretary of the Army from the City under paragraph (1) in
            advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to
            carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary
            shall refund the excess amount to the City.

        (d) Limitation on Source of Funds.--The City may not use Federal
    funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by the City
    under this section.
        (e) <<NOTE: Determination. Survey.>> Description of Property.--The
    exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under
    subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
    Secretary of the Army.

        (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the Army may
    require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the
    conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate
    to protect the interests of the United States.
    SEC. 2858. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS REGARDING CONVEYANCE OF
                              FORMER ARMY-NAVY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOT
                              SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, HOT SPRINGS,
                              ARKANSAS, TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

        (a) Conditions on Reversion of Property.--
                (1) Elimination of reversion.--Notwithstanding section 3 of
            the Act of September 21, 1959 (Public Law 86-323), the Secretary
            of the Army shall, subject to subsection (b), extinguish by
            quitclaim deed any reversionary interest retained by the United
            States in the Covered Property if--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> not later than three years
                    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
                    Governor of the State of Arkansas submits to the
                    Secretary of the Army a written request to extinguish
                    any reversionary or other future interest held by the
                    United States in the Covered Property pursuant to
                    section 3 of the Act of September 21, 1959 (Public Law
                    86-323); and
                        (B) the Secretary of the Army, in consultation with
                    the Administrator of the General Services Administration
                    and the Secretary of the Interior, concurs in writing
                    with that request.
                (2) Reversion.--If the Governor of the State of Arkansas
            does not submit the written request described in paragraph
            (1)(A) before the end of the period specified in that paragraph,
            any and all right, title, and interest held by the State of
            Arkansas in the Covered Property as evidenced by the Deed of
            Conveyance shall revert to the United States in accordance with
            section 3 of the Act of September 21, 1959 (Public Law 86-
            323). <<NOTE: Records.>> Any reversion to the United States will
            be documented in a quit claim deed and recorded.
                (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Removal of use conditions.--
            Section 3(a) of the Act of September 21, 1959 (Public Law 86-
            323) <<NOTE: 73 Stat. 595.>> is amended by striking ``as a
            vocational rehabilitation center or for other public health or
            educational purposes'' and inserting ``in a manner compatible
            with the purposes of Hot Springs National Park,

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            as jointly determined by the Secretary of the Interior and the
            Governor of the State of Arkansas''.
                (4) Authority to accept conveyance.--The Secretary of the
            Interior is authorized to accept a conveyance, at no cost to the
            Department of the Interior, of the Covered Property from the
            State of Arkansas to the United States of America, and take
            custody and control thereof, for restoration to the Hot Springs
            National Park.

        (b) Limitations.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may not--
                        (A) convey or extinguish under this section any
                    interest reserved to the United States pursuant to
                    section 2 of the Act of September 21, 1959 (Public Law
                    86-323) in--
                              (i) mineral rights, including gas and oil,
                          together with necessary rights of ingress, egress,
                          and surface use;
                              (ii) thermal and hot waters, together with
                          necessary rights of ingress, egress, and surface
                          use; or
                              (iii) the location, installation, and
                          relocation of utility facilities; or
                        (B) modify the conditions set forth in paragraphs 2,
                    3, and 4 of the Deed of Conveyance.
                (2) Conditions of extinguishment.--If the Secretary of the
            Army extinguishes the reversionary interest in the Covered
            Property as provided in subsection (a)(1), as a condition of the
            extinguishment, the Secretary shall include a reservation
            requiring--
                        (A) that the State of Arkansas offer to convey the
                    Covered Property to the Secretary of the Interior,
                    without consideration, in accordance with subsection
                    (a)(4), prior to the State conveying the property to any
                    other entity; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> that any new use or
                    development of the Covered Property be compatible with
                    the purposes of Hot Springs National Park, as jointly
                    determined by the Secretary of the Interior and the
                    Governor of the State of Arkansas.
                (3) Administrative jurisdiction.--
                        (A) In general.--If title to the Covered Property
                    reverts to the United States as provided in subsection
                    (a)(2), the Secretary of the Army shall transfer
                    administrative jurisdiction over the Covered Property,
                    without consideration, to the Secretary of the Interior,
                    and the property shall be included in, and administered
                    as part of Hot Springs National Park.
                        (B) Memorandum of understanding.--
                              (i) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Allocation of
                          costs.--As a condition of the transfer of
                          administrative jurisdiction under subparagraph
                          (A), the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary
                          of the Interior shall enter into a memorandum of
                          understanding to determine an allocation of the
                          costs of carrying out all responsibilities of the
                          United States with respect to the Covered
                          Property, including any costs of any response
                          action with respect to any contamination present
                          on the Covered Property.
                              (ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Transfer.--If,
                          after one year following the reversion of the
                          Covered Property to the United States as provided
                          in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of the

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                          Army and the Secretary of the Interior have not
                          entered into a memorandum of understanding to
                          permit the transfer of administrative jurisdiction
                          over the Covered Property under subparagraph (A),
                          the Secretary of the Army may transfer
                          administrative jurisdiction under subparagraph
                          (A).
                        (C) Application of cercla.--Nothing in this
                    paragraph may be construed to affect or limit the
                    application of or obligation to comply with the
                    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
                    Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and the
                    Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).
                        (D) Report.--Not later than six months after the
                    Covered Property reverts to the United States as
                    provided in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of the Army
                    and the Secretary of the Interior shall each submit a
                    report to the Committees on Natural Resources and Armed
                    Services of the House of Representatives and the
                    Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and Armed
                    Services of the United States Senate on the status of
                    entering into a memorandum of understanding under
                    paragraph (3)(B).

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``Covered Property'' means the real property
            conveyed by quitclaim deed dated March 10, 1960, between the
            United States of America and the State of Arkansas recorded in
            the land records of the County of Garland, State of Arkansas, at
            Book 480, Page 77.
                (2) The term ``Deed of Conveyance'' means the quitclaim deed
            dated March 10, 1960, between the United States of America and
            the State of Arkansas recorded in the land records of the County
            of Garland, State of Arkansas, at Book 480, Page 77, used to
            convey the Covered Property.
    SEC. 2859. <<NOTE: Real property.>> LAND CONVEYANCE AND
                              AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERIM LEASE, DEFENSE
                              FUEL SUPPORT POINT SAN PEDRO, LOS
                              ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy (in this
    section referred to as the ``Secretary''), may convey to the city of Los
    Angeles or the city of Lomita, all right, title, and interest of the
    United States in and to parcels of real property, including any
    improvements therein and thereon, known as the ballfields and the firing
    range at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Defense Fuel Support Point,
    San Pedro, California, as further described in subsection (b), for the
    purposes of permitting the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as
    appropriate) to use such conveyed parcel of real property for park and
    recreational activities or law enforcement affiliated purposes. A
    conveyance under this subsection is subject to valid existing rights.
        (b) Description of Property.--The parcels of real property that may
    be conveyed under subsection (a) consists of the following:
                (1) The City of Lomita Ballfield Parcel consisting of
            approximately 5.7 acres.
                (2) The City of Los Angeles Ballfield Parcels consisting of
            approximately 15.3 acres.
                (3) The firing range located at 2981 North Gaffey Street,
            San Pedro, California, consisting of approximately 3.2 acres.

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        (c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Interim Lease.--Until such time as any
    parcel of real property described in subsection (b) is conveyed to the
    city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as appropriate), the
    Secretary of the Navy may lease such parcel or a portion of such parcel
    to either the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as appropriate)
    at no cost for a term up to three years. If fee conveyance described in
    subsection (a) is not completed within the period of the lease term with
    respect to such parcel, the Secretary shall have no further obligation
    to make any part of such parcel available for use by the city of Los
    Angeles or the city of Lomita (as appropriate).

        (d) Consideration.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Payment. Determination.>> Consideration
            required.--As consideration for a conveyance under subsection
            (a), the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as
            appropriate) shall pay to the Secretary of the Navy an amount
            equal to the fair market value of the property conveyed, as
            determined by the Secretary, which may consist of cash payment,
            in-kind consideration as described under paragraph (2), or a
            combination thereof.
                (2) In-kind consideration.--In-kind consideration provided
            by the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as
            appropriate) under this subsection may include--
                        (A) the acquisition, construction, provision,
                    improvement, maintenance, repair, or restoration
                    (including environmental restoration), or combination
                    thereof, of any property, facilities, or infrastructure
                    with proximity to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, that
                    the Secretary considers acceptable; or
                        (B) the delivery of services relating to the needs
                    of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach that the Secretary
                    considers acceptable.
                (3) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Treatment of amounts received
            for conveyance.--Cash payments received under paragraph (1) as
            reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out a
            conveyance under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or
            account used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in
            carrying out the conveyance or to an appropriate fund or account
            currently available to the Secretary for the purposes for which
            the costs were paid. Amounts so credited shall be merged with
            amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the
            same purposes, and to the same conditions and limitations, as
            amounts in such fund or account.
                (4) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Payment of costs of
            conveyance.--The Secretary shall require the city of Los Angeles
            or the city of Lomita (as appropriate) to cover costs (except
            costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be
            incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for
            such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out a conveyance
            under subsection (a), including costs for environmental and real
            estate due diligence and any other administrative costs related
            to the conveyance and lease execution.
                (5) Refund of excess amounts.--If amounts are collected from
            the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita under paragraph
            (4) in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and
            the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the
            Secretary to carry out a conveyance under

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            subsection (a), the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to
            the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as appropriate).

        (e) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Valuation.--The values of the property
    interests to be conveyed by the Secretary described in subsection (a)
    shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by the
    Secretary and in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional
    Appraisal Practice.

        (f) Condition of Conveyance.--A conveyance under subsection (a)
    shall be subject to all existing easements, restrictions, and covenants
    of record and conditioned upon the following:
                (1) The parcels of real property described in paragraphs (1)
            and (2) of subsection (b) shall be used solely for park and
            recreational activities, which may include ancillary uses such
            as vending and restrooms.
                (2) The parcel of real property described in subsection
            (b)(3) shall be used solely for law enforcement affiliated
            purposes.
                (3) The city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as
            appropriate) may not use Federal funds to cover any portion of
            the amounts required by subsection (d) to be paid.

        (g) Exclusion of Requirements for Prior Screening.--Section 2696(b)
    of title 10, United States Code, and the requirements under title V of
    the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Public Law 101-645; 41
    U.S.C. 11411) relating to prior screenings shall not apply to a
    conveyance under subsection (a) or the grant of interim lease authorized
    under subsection (c).
        (h) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Reversionary Interest.--If the
    Secretary determines at any time that a parcel of real property conveyed
    under subsection (a) is not being used in accordance with the purpose of
    the conveyance specified in this section, all right, title, and interest
    in and to the land, including the improvements thereto, shall, at the
    option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property of the United
    States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry
    onto such real property. A <<NOTE: Records.>> determination by the
    Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an
    opportunity for a hearing.

        (i) Conveyance Agreement.--A conveyance of land under subsection (a)
    shall be accomplished using a quitclaim deed or other legal instrument
    and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary and
    the city of Los Angeles or the city of Lomita (as appropriate),
    including such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary
    considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
    SEC. 2860. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT BLISS, EL PASO, TEXAS.

        (a) Conveyance Authorized.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army (in this section
            referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey to El Paso Water of
            the Public Service Board in El Paso, Texas (in this section
            referred to as ``El Paso Water''), all right, title, and
            interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real
            property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of
            approximately 45.3 acres, known as the Kay Bailey Hutchison
            Desalination Plant, and an adjoining parcel of approximately 20
            acres, located at Fort Bliss, Texas, for the purposes of
            stormwater flood control for Fort Bliss and the neighboring
            area.

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                (2) Continuation of existing easements, restrictions, and
            covenants.--The conveyance of the property under paragraph (1)
            shall be subject to any existing easement, restriction, and
            covenant, including the easement numbered DACA63-2-09-0524 and
            titled ``Easement for desalination plant, water pipeline and
            related support structures in support of a water supply
            agreement'' (in this section referred to as the ``existing
            easement'').

        (b) Payment of Fair Market Value.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--As consideration
            for the conveyance under subsection (a), El Paso Water shall pay
            to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the
            property to be conveyed as determined by the Secretary, which
            may consist of cash payment, in-kind consideration as described
            in paragraph (2), or a combination thereof.
                (2) In-kind consideration.--In-kind consideration provided
            by El Paso Water under paragraph (1) may include one or more of
            the following:
                        (A) Discounted or stabilized water commodity rates
                    in accordance with the terms and conditions of any water
                    service or supply agreement in place on the date of the
                    enactment of this Act and referenced in the existing
                    easement.
                        (B) The delivery of services relating to the needs
                    of Fort Bliss that the Secretary considers acceptable.

        (c) Reversionary Interest.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--If the Secretary
            determines that the property conveyed under subsection (a) is
            not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance
            specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in
            and to the property, including any improvements thereto, may, at
            the option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property
            of the United States, and the United States may have the right
            of immediate entry onto such property.
                (2) <<NOTE: Records.>> Opportunity for hearing.--A
            determination by the Secretary under paragraph (1) may be made
            on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.

        (d) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Payment required.--The
            Secretary may require El Paso Water to cover all costs (except
            costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be
            incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for
            such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the
            conveyance under subsection (a), including costs for appraisals,
            environmental and real estate due diligence, and any other
            administrative costs related to the conveyance.
                (2) Refund of excess amounts.--If amounts are collected from
            El Paso Water under paragraph (1) in advance of the Secretary
            incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the
            costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the
            conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall refund the
            excess amount to El Paso Water.

        (e) Limitation on Source of Funds.--El Paso Water may not use
    Federal funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by
    El Paso Water under this section.

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        (f) <<NOTE: Determination. Survey.>> Description of Property.--The
    exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under
    subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
    Secretary.

        (g) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require such
    additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under
    subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the
    interests of the United States.
    SEC. 2861. <<NOTE: California.>> CLEANUP AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
                              PROPERTY AT FORMER ARMY INSTALLATION TO
                              EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT.

        The Secretary of the Army, with respect to the approximately 15-acre
    upland portion of property at the shoreline of the former installation
    of the Army in Oakland, California, shall--
                (1) in coordination with the California Department of Toxic
            Substances Control and the appropriate California Regional Water
            Quality Control Board--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Investigation. Study.>> endeavor to
                    complete a remedial investigation and feasibility study
                    in compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental
                    Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42
                    U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) as soon as practicable; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Deadline. Review.>> not later than one
                    year after the completion of such remedial investigation
                    and feasibility study, submit to the relevant State and
                    Federal regulatory agencies a draft decision document
                    relating to such remedial investigation and feasibility
                    study for review; and
                (2) complete the final property transfer of that portion of
            the property to the East Bay Regional Park District as soon as
            all Federal and State environmental standards have been met.
    SEC. 2862. COORDINATION OF REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF KOLEKOLE
                              PASS, HAWAII.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the
    Navy shall jointly coordinate the repair and maintenance, including any
    planning for such repair and maintenance, of the Kolekole Pass, which
    originates at Schofield Barracks of the Department of the Army in Oahu,
    Hawaii, and ends in Waianae, Hawaii.
        (b) Investigation.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
    the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall coordinate with
    representatives of government entities of the State of Hawaii to
    investigate the scope of work and budget requirements to structurally
    reinforce and repair the Kolekole Pass so it may be used for emergency
    egress and ingress by individuals in the event of an emergency.
        (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
    of this Act, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy
    shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
    and the House of Representatives a report on the investigation conducted
    under paragraph (1).

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                            Subtitle E--Other Matters

    SEC. 2871. CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER
                              SUPPORTING RESOURCES BY DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE TEST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER.

        (a) Consideration of Installation Infrastructure and Other
    Supporting Resources.--Section 4173(c)(1) of title 10, United States
    Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                ``(F) To the extent practicable, to consult with the
            Secretary of the Army on installation infrastructure, workforce
            requirements, information technology, and other resources that
            support the activities of the Major Range and Test Facility
            Base.''.

        (b) Treatment of Infrastructure on Kwajalein Atoll.--Section 4173 of
    title 10, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Infrastructure on Kwajalein Atoll.--
    Beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on
    October 1, 2030, for purposes of this section, any infrastructure
    located on Kwajalein Atoll that supports the operations of test and
    evaluation facilities of the Department of Defense shall be considered
    to be part of the Army Kwajalein Major Range and Test Facility Base and
    subject to the requirements of subsections (e) and (f).''.

        (c) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Title 10.--Section 130i(j)(3)(C)(ix) of title 10, United
            States Code, is amended by striking ``sections 4173(i)'' and
            inserting ``section 4173''.
                (2) National defense authorization act for fiscal year
            2010.--Section 220(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act
            for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is
            amended by striking ``sections 4173(i)'' and inserting ``section
            4173''.
                (3) James m. inhofe national defense authorization act for
            fiscal year 2023.--Section 236(g) of the James M. Inhofe
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
            Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended by striking
            ``section 4173(i)'' and inserting ``section 4173''.
    SEC. 2872. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE NAVAL INNOVATION
                              CENTER AT THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.

        Chapter 855 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
    8541.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 8551. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8551.>> Development and operation of
                      the Naval Innovation Center at the Naval
                      Postgraduate School

        ``(a) Authority to Support the Naval Innovation Center.--
    (1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> The Secretary of the Navy may enter into a
    contract or other agreement with one or more eligible nonprofit
    organizations for the design, construction, and maintenance of a
    multipurpose facility--
                ``(A) to be known as the `Naval Innovation Center' (in this
            section referred to as the `NIC'); and
                ``(B) to be located at the United States Naval Postgraduate
            School.

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        ``(2) The NIC shall be used--
                ``(A) to convene interested persons to develop and
            accelerate the adoption of new and innovative technologies and
            practices for the benefit of the Department of Defense; and
                ``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> to support such education,
            training, research, and associated activities, as determined by
            the Secretary, in support of the Naval Postgraduate School and
            the Department of Defense.

        ``(b) Funds.--Under the contract or other agreement described in
    subsection (a), the Secretary may--
                ``(1) accept funds from a partner organization for any phase
            of development of the NIC; and
                ``(2) accept funds, personal property, or services from a
            covered entity that is not a partner organization for
            maintenance of the NIC.

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Authority to Accept Gifts.--(1) The
    Secretary of the Navy may accept, hold, administer, and spend any gift,
    device, or bequest of real property, personal property, services, or
    money on the condition that the gift, device, or bequest be used for the
    benefit, or in connection with, the establishment, operation, or
    maintenance of the NIC. Section 2601 of this title (other than
    subsections (b), (c), and (e) of such section) shall apply to gifts
    accepted under this subsection.

        ``(2) The Secretary may display at the NIC recognition for an
    individual or entity that contributes money to a partner organization or
    for a corporate partner that contributes money directly to the Navy for
    the benefit of the NIC, whether or not the contribution is subject to
    the condition that the recognition be
    provided. <<NOTE: Regulations.>> The Secretary shall prescribe
    regulations governing the circumstances under which contributor
    recognition may be provided, appropriate forms of recognition, and
    suitable display standards.

        ``(3) <<NOTE: Records.>> The Secretary may authorize the sale of
    donated property received under paragraph (1). A sale under this
    paragraph need not be conducted in accordance with disposal requirements
    that would otherwise apply, so long as the sale is conducted at arms-
    length and includes an auditable transaction record.

        ``(4) Any money received under paragraph (1) and any proceeds from
    the sale of property under paragraph (3) shall be deposited into a fund
    established in the Treasury to support the NIC.
        ``(d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the Navy
    may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a
    contract or other agreement described in subsection (a) as the Secretary
    considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered entity' means--
                        ``(A) an entity incorporated or operating under the
                    laws of any State; or
                        ``(B) a nonprofit organization.
                ``(2) The term `eligible nonprofit organization' means an
            organization that--
                        ``(A) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the
                    Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that is exempt from
                    taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and
                        ``(B) has as its primary purpose the support and
                    operation of the Naval Postgraduate School.

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                ``(3) The term `partner organization' means an eligible
            nonprofit organization with which the Secretary of the Navy
            enters into a contract or other agreement under subsection
            (a).''.
    SEC. 2873. EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PILOT PROGRAM FOR
                              DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF ONLINE REAL
                              ESTATE INVENTORY TOOL.

        Section 2866(h) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note
    prec.) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
    ``September 30, 2026''.
    SEC. 2874. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF
                              CONGRESS FOR AWARDS OF CONTRACTS FOR
                              MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification Required.--Not later than 30
    days after the date of award of a contract for a military construction
    project, the Secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over
    such project shall notify the following Members of Congress:
                (1) Any Member representing the State in which such contract
            will be performed.
                (2) Any Member representing the State in which the
            contractor awarded such contract is a constituent of such
            Member.

        (b) Elements.--A notification under subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) The proposed value of the contract.
                (2) The contractor awarded the contract.
                (3) A brief description of the project that is the subject
            of the contract, including the location in which the contract
            will be performed.
    SEC. 2875. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO EXPEDITE CERTAIN
                              MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS LOCATED
                              IN GUAM.

        (a) <<NOTE: Grants. Contracts.>> In General.--To expedite military
    construction projects in Guam intended to improve the defense of Guam
    and the Indo-Pacific region, each Secretary of a military department may
    provide grants, enter into cooperative agreements, and supplement other
    Federal funds to regulatory agencies located in Guam that such Secretary
    determines appropriate, including--
                (1) the Guam Environmental Protection Agency; and
                (2) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

        (b) Elements.--Each grant, cooperative agreement, or agreement to
    supplement other Federal funds described under subsection (a) may
    include--
                (1) the provision of Department of Defense technical
            assistance to a regulatory agency responsible for the timely
            completion of a military construction project described in this
            section; and
                (2) the use of Department of Defense personnel to perform
            activities relating to such military construction project for
            which the regulatory agency is responsible.

        (c) Military Construction Project Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``military construction project'' has the meaning given such term
    in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.

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    SEC. 2876. <<NOTE: Time period.>> REPORT ON MUNITIONS AND
                              EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN AND CONSTRUCTION
                              PROJECTS IN JOINT REGION MARIANAS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary of Defense shall
    submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
    of Representatives a report that includes the following:
                (1) A description of any policy or requirement of the
            Department of Defense related to munitions and explosives of
            concern in Joint Region Marianas.
                (2) A description of the cost, schedule, and safety
            mitigation efforts related to any military construction project
            in Joint Region Marianas.
                (3) Identification of each organization that holds wavier
            authority for any requirement related to munitions and
            explosives of concern in Joint Region Marianas.
                (4) Information on the effectiveness of policy or guidance
            related to munitions of concern intended to expedite the
            military construction process in Joint Region Marianas.
    SEC. 2877. REVIEW OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION
                              PROJECTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> In General.--Not later than 60
    days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
    Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded
    research and development center, or a team consisting of a federally
    funded research and development center with a private management
    consulting group, not sponsored by the Department of the Army or the
    Department of the Navy, to review the roles and responsibilities for
    executing construction projects for the Department of Defense, including
    military construction projects and facilities sustainment, restoration,
    and modernization projects.

        (b) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the federally funded
    research and development center shall submit to the Committees on Armed
    Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on such
    review.
        (c) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Elements.--The report required under
    subsection (b) shall include the following:
                (1) An assessment of the design and construction delivery
            processes of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval
            Facilities Engineering Systems Command, which shall--
                        (A) include the composition of the design delivery
                    and construction delivery team for each entity; and
                        (B) identify whether specialized engineering or
                    technical authority is required for a defense
                    construction agent to recapitalize the public shipyards
                    or specialized weapon systems, including a ground based
                    strategic deterrent.
                (2) An identification of the total number of members of the
            Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Federal Government, and
            contractors by specialty (such as job series or military
            occupation code) involved in executing construction projects for
            the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Engineering
            Systems Command, which shall--
                        (A) include individuals involving in the planing,
                    design, award, and oversight of military construction
                    projects and

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                    facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization
                    projects for major repairs; and
                        (B) exclude all individuals serving in civil works
                    positions unless those individuals directly support
                    programs of the Department of Defense.
                (3) An assessment of--
                        (A) whether the number of members of the Armed
                    Forces, civilian employees of the Federal Government,
                    and contractors identified pursuant to paragraph (2) is
                    adequate to support the functions and requirements of
                    the respective entities that employ members, employees,
                    and contractors; and
                        (B) whether additional members of the Armed Forces,
                    civilian employees of the Federal Government, and
                    contractors would be needed to support such functions
                    and requirements;
                        (C) whether the current workforce of such entities
                    has the skills and expertise to execute the
                    recommendations of such report, if applicable.
                (4) If applicable, a discussion of the skills and expertise
            required to execute the recommendations included in such report
            that such current workforce lacks as of the date of the
            submission of such report.
                (5) An assessment of the internal controls of the Army Corps
            of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems
            Command used to ensure funds associated with military
            construction projects and facilities sustainment, restoration,
            and modernization projects, including overhead, supervision, and
            administration, are properly charged to the correct
            appropriation account (whether for military construction or
            defense) at all levels of each entity, which shall include an
            assessment of--
                        (A) an assessment of the similarities and
                    differences with respect to the financial processes;
                        (B) an assessment of supervision and construction
                    schedules; and
                        (C) the advantages and disadvantages to internal
                    controls and cost and schedule adherence if a single
                    construction agent for military construction were
                    created.
                (6) An assessment of the real estate functions performed by
            the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Engineering
            Systems Command, which shall include--
                        (A) an assessment of the similarities and
                    differences between delivery methodologies and
                    authorities;
                        (B) an assessment of the costs and funding sources
                    of providing real estate services; and
                        (C) an identification of the advantages and
                    disadvantages to real estate services if a single
                    construction agent for military construction were
                    created.
                (7) An assessment of the global geographic regions that the
            Army Corps of Engineers, the Naval Facilities Engineering
            Systems Command, and any other construction agent of the
            Department of Defense cover, which shall include--
                        (A) the geographic roles those entities support with
                    respect to host-nation funded construction, non-military
                    construction, and infrastructure support in connection
                    with foreign military sales; and

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                        (B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tion.>> a recommendation for
                    an optimal geographic regional layout if a single
                    construction agent for military construction were
                    created.
                (8) An assessment of the construction performance measures
            of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Systems
            Command, which shall include--
                        (A) an assessment of industry engagement and best
                    practices;
                        (B) an assessment of decision-making authorities,
                    processes, and timelines;
                        (C) an assessment of fund sources and their uses;
                        (D) an assessment of military construction
                    performance of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval
                    Facilities Systems Command, in comparison with global
                    construction trends during fiscal years 2019 through
                    2024;
                        (E) an identification of business systems and
                    processes that can be implemented jointly by the Army
                    Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities Systems
                    Command to improve military construction performance;
                    and
                        (F) the advantages and disadvantages to construction
                    performance if a single construction agent for military
                    construction were created.
                (9) An assessment of the infrastructure requirement
            generation process and the cost estimation procedures used by
            the Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities System Command
            and the efficacy of such procedures for providing an accurate
            cost estimate at the time such estimate is included in the
            submission to Congress of the budget of the President pursuant
            to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for each fiscal
            year, which shall include an assessment of--
                        (A) guidance provided to the proponent for the
                    project on how to define infrastructure requirements;
                        (B) guidance provided to the proponent for the
                    project with respect to best practices for accurate cost
                    estimation;
                        (C) the process by which the applicable construction
                    agent--
                              (i) assesses the validity of a cost estimate;
                          and
                              (ii) communicates concerns about the validity
                          of such cost estimate to maximize the accuracy of
                          such cost estimate before such cost estimate is
                          included in such budget; and
                        (D) the degree to which the Army Corps of Engineers
                    and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
                    have common definitions and common practices for
                    evaluating the validity of such cost estimates.
                (10) An assessment of the uses of the Army Corps of
            Engineers to provide capabilities not associated with the
            designation of such Corps as a Department of Defense design and
            construction agent, which shall include an assessment of--
                        (A) the capabilities and expertise of the Army Corps
                    of Engineers provided to military installations of the
                    Department of the Army; and
                        (B) the extent to which a consolidation of
                    construction agents would affect--
                              (i) the ability of the Army Corps of Engineers
                          to provide such capabilities and expertise; and

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                              (ii) other functions and statutory missions of
                          the Army Corps of Engineers.
                (11) An assessment of the use by the Department of the Navy
            of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to perform
            other functions not associated with the designation of such
            Command as a Department of Defense design and construction
            agent, which shall include an assessment of--
                        (A) the public works functions and services provided
                    by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to
                    military installations of the Department of the Navy,
                    including the advantages and disadvantages to such
                    functions and services if a single construction agent
                    for military construction were created;
                        (B) all other authorities of and functions provided
                    by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command,
                    including the advantages and disadvantages to such
                    functions and services if a single construction agent
                    for military construction were created; and
                        (C) an assessment of the effect of removing certain
                    Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command functions
                    from the Navy Working Capital Fund system.
                (12) An assessment of the policy, procedures, organizations,
            and systems used by the Department of the Army and the
            Department of the Air Force for the design and construction of
            facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects,
            including an assessment of any modifications required if a
            single construction agent for military construction were to be
            created.
                (13) An assessment of the data and software systems used by
            the Army Corps of Engineers, the Naval Facilities Engineering
            Systems Command, and any other entity of the Department of
            Defense for tracking the execution of planning, design, and
            construction of military construction projects and asset
            management of the completed project, including--
                        (A) an assessment of interoperability between such
                    data and software systems and similar systems used by
                    other entities of the Department of Defense;
                        (B) an assessment of the differences, weaknesses,
                    currency, and transparency of data provided to the
                    sponsors of such projects within the Department of
                    Defense; and
                        (C) the advantages, disadvantages, and benefits of
                    consolidating or standardizing such systems if a single
                    construction agent for military construction were
                    created.
                (14) <<NOTE: Records.>> Documentation of the current
            organizational alignment of authorities from title 10, United
            States Code, with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the
            military departments and the alignment of those authorities with
            the construction authorities within the Army Corps of Engineers
            and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, including
            authorities relating to acquisition, technical authority,
            finances, and real estate.
                (15) An identification of the potential cost savings and
            performance improvements to the Department of the Army and the
            Department of the Navy if a single construction agent for
            military construction were created.
                (16) An identification of existing efficiencies and
            operational benefits that the Department of the Army and the
            Department

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            of the Navy gain from the designation of the Army Corps of
            Engineers and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
            as Department of Defense design and construction agents.
                (17) An identification of not less than two alternatives for
            how the authorities and organizations relating to construction
            for the Department of Defense could align if a single
            construction agent were to align under one principal staff
            assistant to the Secretary of Defense as a defense agency or
            field activity of the Department of Defense.
                (18) <<NOTE: Costs. Estimate.>> An assessment of the costs
            of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Naval Facilities
            Engineering Systems Command carrying out the functions of such
            entities, including any redundant costs, the potential
            efficiencies of consolidation into a single construction agent,
            an estimate for the number of required personnel, and required
            specialties.

        (d) Briefings Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Initial briefing.--Not later than 30
            days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense enters
            into a contract pursuant to subsection (a), the federally funded
            research and development center shall provide to Congress a
            briefing on the review <<NOTE: Timeline.>>  required under such
            contract. Such briefing shall include an estimated timeline for
            the completion of such review.
                (2) Quarterly briefings.--On a quarterly basis after the
            date on which the federally funded research and development
            center provides the briefing under paragraph (1), the federally
            funded research and development center shall provide to the
            Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
            Representatives a briefing on the progress of such review.
    SEC. 2878. ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON INSTALLATIONS OF
                              DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

        (a) Report Required.--
                (1) Update of assessment on school capacity and condition.--
            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 an updated assessment of the capacity and
            facility condition deficiencies of elementary and secondary
            public schools on military installations conducted by the
            Secretary in July 2011 under section 8109 of the Department of
            Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
            (Public Law 112-10; 125 Stat. 82), as updated by the Secretary
            in July 2017 under section 2814 of the National Defense
            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130
            Stat. 2717).
                (2) Consideration of factors.--In conducting the updated
            assessment required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
            take into consideration factors including--
                        (A) schools that have had changes in their condition
                    or capacity since the updated assessment in July 2017;
                    and
                        (B) the capacity and facility condition deficiencies
                    of schools omitted from the updated assessment in July
                    2017.
                (3) <<NOTE: Project schedule.>> Additional information.--The
            Secretary shall include in the updated assessment required under
            paragraph (1) a report on the status of the funds already
            appropriated, and a schedule for the completion of projects
            already approved,

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            under the programs funded under section 8127 of the Consolidated
            Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat. 492),
            section 8128 of the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and
            Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and
            Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 115-245; 123
            Stat. 3029), section 8121 of the Consolidated Appropriations
            Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-93; 133 Stat. 2365), section 8118 of
            the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260;
            134 Stat. 1332), and section 8109 of the Consolidated
            Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103; 136 Stat. 201).

        (b) Updating Prohibition on Use of Certain Assessment of Public
    Schools on Department of Defense Installations to Supersede Funding of
    Certain Projects.--Paragraph (3) of section 2814(a) of the of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
    328; 130 Stat. 2717), as added by section 2818(a) of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115- 91; 131
    Stat. 1852) and amended by section 2824(a) of the John S. McCain
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
    232; 132 Stat. 2269), is further amended by striking ``38 projects'' and
    inserting ``71 projects''.
        (c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Comptroller General Evaluation.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the submission of the updated assessment
    under subsection (a)(1), the Comptroller General of the United States
    shall submit to the congressional defense committees an evaluation of
    issues relating to the Public Schools on Military Installations program
    of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation of the Department
    of Defense, including--
                (1) program operations and oversight;
                (2) use of funding;
                (3) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> criteria for selecting and
            prioritizing schools;
                (4) any interaction between such program and the Impact Aid
            program of the Department of Education; and
                (5) the extent to which such program is achieving the goals
            of such program.
    SEC. 2879. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8013 note.>> UPDATES TO POLICIES AND
                              GUIDANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
                              FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN DRY DOCKS
                              AND OTHER PROJECTS.

        (a) Policy and Guidance Update.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy shall update
            relevant internal policy and guidance of the Department of the
            Navy with respect to the projects described in paragraph (2) to
            require the head of the Program Management Office of the
            Department to--
                        (A) update the relevant methodologies used to
                    conduct cost sensitivity, risk, and uncertainty analyses
                    throughout the project design process;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Records.>> document the use of different
                    methods to validate high-value cost elements for
                    projects under the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization
                    Program; and
                        (C) adhere to best practices for the development of
                    construction schedules.
                (2) Projects described.--The projects described in this
            paragraph are--

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                        (A) the replacement of dry dock 1 at Portsmouth
                    Naval Shipyard;
                        (B) the replacement of dry dock 3 at Pearl Harbor
                    Naval Shipyard; and
                        (C) any other project of the Navy under the Shipyard
                    Infrastructure Optimization Program.

        (b) Planning.--The Secretary shall implement measures to ensure more
    extensive planning on military construction projects under the Shipyard
    Infrastructure Optimization Program for which the Secretary has
    obligated more than $500,000,000 to more accurately identify operational
    mission need dates.
        (c) Briefings.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--Not later
            than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section,
            and quarterly thereafter until each project is completed, the
            Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
            the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
            status of the construction projects for the replacement by the
            Navy of--
                        (A) dry dock 1 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; and
                        (B) dry dock 3 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
                (2) Elements.--Each briefing required under paragraph (1)
            shall include, at a minimum, the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> A summary of the steps the
                    Secretary is taking to ensure the costs of the projects
                    specified in such paragraph do not increase.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment by the
                    Secretary as of the date of the briefing of the
                    likelihood of future cost overruns for each such
                    project.
                        (C) Any other details the Secretary determines
                    relevant to support the oversight by Congress of each
                    such project and other projects under the Shipyard
                    Infrastructure Optimization Program.
    SEC. 2880. <<NOTE: Hawaii. Guam. Northern Mariana Islands. 10 USC
                              2802 note.>> DESIGNATION OF OFFICIALS
                              RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF
                              INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO SUPPORT
                              ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
                              AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
                              REGION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
    designate two officials employed by the Department of Defense or a
    military department as of the date of the enactment of this Act as
    follows:
                (1) One official shall be responsible for coordination of
            infrastructure projects to support additional members of the
            Armed Forces and their families in Hawaii.
                (2) One official shall be responsible for coordination of
            infrastructure projects to support additional members of the
            Armed Forces and their families in Guam and the Northern Mariana
            Islands.

        (b) Duties.--Each official described in subsection (a) shall, in
    coordination with appropriate officials from the military departments
    and the United States Indo-Pacific Command--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> coordinate Department of Defense-
            wide efforts relating to the infrastructure needs associated
            with the significant addition of members of the Armed Forces and
            their families to the region for which such official is the
            designated official pursuant to subsection (a) during the 10-
            year period following the date of the enactment of this Act;

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                (2) analyze the expected impact on State and local
            government services of--
                        (A) military infrastructure projects in the
                    designated region of such official; and
                        (B) the significant addition of members of the Armed
                    Forces and their families as described in paragraph (1);
                    and
                (3) ensure clear and consistent communication to State and
            local elected officials and the public in the designated region
            of such official regarding the infrastructure needs and
            priorities of the Department of Defense, including conveying any
            finding or conclusion regarding the expected impact described in
            paragraph (2)(B).

        (c) Selection.--
                (1) Hawaii.--For the designation under paragraph (1)
            subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may appoint an
            individual with significant background and expertise in--
                        (A) the legal and technical aspects of city
                    planning, State and local government services, and
                    military infrastructure; and
                        (B) liaising with State and local elected officials
                    and the public.
                (2) Guam and the northern mariana islands.--For the
            designation under paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the Secretary
            of Defense shall appoint the Under Secretary of the Navy.

        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification.--For the designations under
    paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the Secretary of
    Defense shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the designation,
    submit to the congressional defense committees and the Governor of
    Hawaii or the Governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands,
    respectively, a notification that includes the name and contact
    information of the individual so designated.
    SEC. 2881. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF
                              INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF
                              DEFENSE-WIDE STANDARDS FOR ACCESS TO
                              MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
    made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Office of the Secretary of
    Defense for travel, not more than 95 percent may be obligated or
    expended until the submission of the interim guidance required by
    section 2851(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).

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

           TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

            Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
    Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
    Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.

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    Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.

        Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

    Sec. 3111. Improvements to National Nuclear Security Administration
               management and processes.
    Sec. 3112. Prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories
               and nuclear weapons production facilities.
    Sec. 3113. Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to use
               passenger carriers for contractor commuting.
    Sec. 3114. Authorization for modification of B61-13 nuclear weapon.
    Sec. 3115. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
               information on streamlining National Nuclear Security
               Administration contracting.
    Sec. 3116. Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems
               based on low-enriched uranium.
    Sec. 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire
               W76-2 warheads.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 3121. Modification to and termination of certain reporting
               requirements under Atomic Energy Defense Act.
    Sec. 3122. Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-
               benefit analyses for competition of management and operating
               contracts.
    Sec. 3123. Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability.
    Sec. 3124. Report on activities from U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement.
    Sec. 3125. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National
               Nuclear Security Administration.

            Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

    SEC. 3101. NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
    be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2025 for the
    activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying
    out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.
        (b) Authorization of New Plant Projects.--From funds referred to in
    subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the
    Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects for the National
    Nuclear Security Administration as follows:
                (1) Project 25-D-511, PULSE New Access, Nevada National
            Security Site, Mercury, Nevada, $25,000,000.
                (2) Project 25-D-510, Plutonium Mission Safety and Quality
            Building, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New
            Mexico, $48,500,000.
                (3) Project 25-D-530, Naval Examination Acquisition Project,
            Naval Reactors Facility, Idaho Falls, Idaho: $45,000,000.
    SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2025 for defense environmental cleanup activities
    in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section
    4701.
    SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2025 for other defense activities in carrying out
    programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.

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    SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Energy for fiscal year 2025 for nuclear energy as specified in the
    funding table in section 4701.

        Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

    SEC. 3111. IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY
                              ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSES.

        (a) Modifications to National Nuclear Security Administration Act.--
    The National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401 et
    seq.) is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2401.>> in section 3211--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and
                    inserting the following:
                ``(2) To support the deterrence of strategic attacks against
            the United States by maintaining and enhancing the performance,
            reliability, security, and safety of the United States nuclear
            weapons stockpile, including the ability to design, produce, and
            test nuclear weapons as necessary in order to meet national
            security requirements.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c), by redesignating paragraphs
                    (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4),
                    respectively, and inserting the following new paragraph
                    (1):
                ``(1) fulfilling, to the maximum extent possible, the
            requirements for nuclear weapons of the Department of
            Defense;'';
                (2) in section 3213(a)(2), <<NOTE: 50 USC 2403.>> by
            inserting ``infrastructure construction and maintenance,'' after
            ``nuclear weapons,'';
                (3) by striking subsection (b)(1) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2404.>> of
            section 3214 and inserting the following:
                ``(1) Supporting the deterrence of strategic attacks by
            maintaining and enhancing the performance, reliability, and
            security of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile,
            including the ability to design, produce, and test as necessary
            to meet national security requirements.''; and
                (4) in section 3264, <<NOTE: 50 USC 2464.>> by striking
            ``for the use'' and inserting ``for the cost-reimbursable use''.

        (b) Modifications to Nonproliferation and National Security
    Scholarship and Fellowship Programs.--Section 3113 of the Duncan Hunter
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (50 U.S.C. 2444)
    is amended--
                (1) by striking ``Department of Energy'' each place it
            appears and inserting ``National Nuclear Security
            Administration''; and
                (2) by striking ``of the Department'' each place it appears
            and inserting ``of the Administration''.

        (c) Modifications to Certain Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Matters.--The
    Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) is amended--
                (1) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2521.>> in section 4201(b)--
                        (A) by striking paragraph (5);
                        (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as
                    paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively;

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                        (C) by inserting after the matter preceding
                    paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new
                    paragraph (1):
                ``(1) An increased level of effort for the construction of
            new facilities and the modernization of existing facilities with
            production and manufacturing capabilities that are necessary to
            support the deterrence of strategic attacks against the United
            States by maintaining and enhancing the performance,
            reliability, and security of the United States nuclear weapons
            stockpile, including--
                        ``(A) the nuclear weapons production facilities; and
                        ``(B) production and manufacturing capabilities
                    resident in the national security laboratories.''.
                        (D) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``An increased level of effort'' and inserting
                    ``Support'';
                        (E) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
                    striking ``An increased level of effort'' and inserting
                    ``Support''; and
                        (F) by amending paragraph (4), as so redesignated,
                    to read as follows:
                ``(4) Support for the modernization of facilities and
            projects that contribute to the experimental capabilities of the
            United States that support the sustainment and modernization of
            the United States nuclear weapons stockpile and the capabilities
            required to assess nuclear weapons effects.'';
                (2) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2524.>> in section 4204--
                        (A) in subsection (a)--
                              (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
                                        (I) by inserting ``, modernization,
                                    and replacement, as required,'' after
                                    ``effective management''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``, including the
                                    extension of the effective life of such
                                    weapons'';
                              (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``increase
                          the reliability, safety, and security'' and
                          inserting ``enhance the performance and
                          reliability'';
                              (iii) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4),
                          and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6),
                          respectively;
                              (iv) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
                          following new paragraph (3):
                ``(3) To maintain the safety and security of the nuclear
            weapons stockpile.''; and
                              (v) by amending paragraph (4), as so
                          redesignated, to read as follows:
                ``(4) To optimize the future size of the nuclear weapons
            stockpile.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1)--
                                        (I) by striking ``made to achieve''
                                    and inserting ``consistent with''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``; and'' and
                                    inserting a semicolon;
                              (ii) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
                          paragraph (3);
                              (iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
                          following new paragraph (2):
                ``(2) any changes made to the stockpile consistent with the
            objectives identified in subsection (a) are carried out in a
            cost effective manner; and''; and

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2300]]

                              (iv) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
                                        (I) by amending subparagraph (A) to
                                    read as follows:
                        ``(A) be well understood and certifiable without the
                    need to resume underground nuclear weapons testing;'';
                                        (II) by striking the period at the
                                    end of subparagraph (B) and inserting
                                    ``; and''; and
                                        (III) by adding at the end the
                                    following new subparagraph:
                        ``(C) develop future generations of design,
                    certification, and production expertise in the nuclear
                    security enterprise to support the fulfillment of
                    mission requirements of the future stockpile.'';
                (3) in section 4209(a)(1), <<NOTE: 50 USC 2529.>> in the
            matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``phase 1 or
            phase 6.1'' and inserting ``phase 2 or phase 6.2'';
                (4) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2532.>> in section 4212--
                        (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking, ``as
                    specified in the most recent Nuclear Posture Review'';
                        (B) in subsection (b)--
                              (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and high
                          explosives manufacturing'' after ``weapons
                          assembly'';
                              (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``fissile
                          materials components processing and fabrication''
                          and inserting ``processing'';
                              (iii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as
                          paragraph (5); and
                              (iv) by inserting after paragraph (3), the
                          following new paragraph (4):
                ``(4) The fissile material component processing and
            fabrication capabilities of the Savannah River Plutonium
            Processing Facility and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.'';
            and
                        (C) by striking subsection (c);
                (5) by striking section 4216 <<NOTE: 50 USC 2536.>> (and
            conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such Act
            accordingly);
                (6) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2585.>> in section 4405--
                        (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

        ``(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Accelerated Cleanup.--The Secretary
    of Energy shall accelerate the schedule for defense environmental
    cleanup activities and disposition projects for a site at a Department
    of Energy defense nuclear facility if the Secretary determines that such
    an accelerated schedule will accelerate the recapitalization,
    modernization, or replacement of National Nuclear Security
    Administration facilities supporting the nuclear weapons stockpile,
    achieve meaningful, long-term cost savings to the Federal Government, or
    could substantially accelerate the release of land for local reuse
    without undermining national security objectives.''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)--
                              (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through
                          (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively;
                          and
                              (ii) by inserting after the matter preceding
                          paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following
                          new paragraph (1):
                ``(1) The extent to which accelerated cleanup schedules can
            contribute to a more rapid modernization of National Nuclear
            Security Administration facilities.''; and
                (7) <<NOTE: 50 USC 2753.>> in section 4713--

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                        (A) in the heading of subsection (a)(1), by
                    inserting ``and new nuclear weapon program'' after
                    ``extension''; and
                        (B) by inserting ``or new nuclear weapon program''
                    after ``stockpile life extension'' each place it
                    appears.
    SEC. 3112. PROHIBITION ON ADMITTANCE TO NATIONAL SECURITY
                              LABORATORIES AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS
                              PRODUCTION FACILITIES.

        Section 4502 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2652) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

        ``(a) Background Review Required.--The Secretary of Energy and the
    Administrator may not admit to any facility described in paragraph (3)
    of subsection (c) other than areas accessible to the general public any
    individual who is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation or a
    nation on the current sensitive countries list unless the Secretary or
    Administrator first completes a background review with respect to that
    individual.'';
                (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e);
                (3) by inserting after subsection (b), the following new
            subsections:

        ``(c) Prohibition on Admittance.--
                ``(1) In general.--With respect to an individual who is a
            citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation, the Secretary and
            the Administrator may not, except as provided in paragraph (2),
            admit such individual to any areas not accessible to the general
            public within a facility described in paragraph (3).
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Certification.>> Waiver.--The
            Secretary, acting through the Administrator, may waive the
            prohibition under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual
            who is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation if, not
            later than 30 days prior to admitting such individual to a
            facility described in such paragraph, the Secretary certifies to
            Congress that--
                        ``(A) the admittance of such individual to the
                    facility is in the national security interests of the
                    United States;
                        ``(B) no classified or restricted data will be
                    revealed to such individual in connection with the
                    admittance of such individual to the facility;
                        ``(C) the Secretary or Administrator has consulted
                    with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies
                    of the United States Government to mitigate risks
                    associated with the admittance of such individual; and
                        ``(D) the background review completed to subsection
                    (a) with respect to such individual did not uncover any
                    previously unreported affiliation with military or
                    intelligence organizations associated with a covered
                    foreign nation.
                ``(3) Facilities described.--A facility described in this
            paragraph is a facility, or any portion thereof, that directly
            supports the mission, functions, and operations of the
            Administration (as described in this Act) and is located on--
                        ``(A) a national security laboratory;
                        ``(B) a nuclear weapons production facility; or
                        ``(C) a site that directly supports the protection,
                    development, sustainment, or disposal of technologies or

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                    materials related to the provision of nuclear propulsion
                    for United States naval vessels.
                ``(4) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1)
            shall take effect on April 15, 2025.

        ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
    construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the Secretary or
    the Administrator to--
                ``(1) admit to a facility described in paragraph (3) of
            subsection (c)--
                        ``(A) a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the
                    United States;
                        ``(B) an individual involved in an International
                    Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection (as defined in
                    the `Agreement between the United States and the IAEA
                    for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S.'); or
                        ``(C) an individual involved in information
                    exchanges in support of activities of the United States
                    with respect to nonproliferation, counterproliferation,
                    and counterterrorism, in accordance with international
                    treaties or other legally-binding agreements or
                    instruments to which the United States is a party; or
                ``(2) admit any individual to a facility, or any portion
            thereof, that is not directly associated with or directly funded
            to perform the mission, functions, and operations of the
            Administration (as described in this Act).''; and
                (4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3)
                    ; and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
                    new paragraph (2):
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `covered foreign
            nation' means--
                        ``(A) the People's Republic of China;
                        ``(B) the Russian Federation;
                        ``(C) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and
                        ``(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran.''.
    SEC. 3113. AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
                              TO USE PASSENGER CARRIERS FOR CONTRACTOR
                              COMMUTING.

        (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title XLVIII of the Atomic Energy
    Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2811 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
    following new section:
    ``SEC. 4834. <<NOTE: 50 USC 2815.>> AUTHORITY TO USE PASSENGER
                              CARRIERS FOR CONTRACTOR COMMUTING.

        ``(a) Authority.--If and to the extent that the Administrator deems
    it appropriate to further mission activities under section 3211 of the
    National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401), a
    passenger carrier may be used to provide transportation services to
    contractor employees between the covered facility of the contractor
    employee and a mass transit facility in accordance with any applicable
    transportation plan adopted by the Administrator pursuant to this
    section.
        ``(b) Plan Requests and Approval.--(1) The Administrator--
                ``(A) shall--
                        ``(i) provide Management and Operating contractors
                    at covered facilities the opportunity to, on a voluntary
                    basis, submit, through the cognizant contracting officer

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                    of the applicable covered facility, a plan to provide
                    transportation services described in subsection (a) for
                    contractor employees at the covered facility; and
                        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Review.>> review each such plan
                    submitted in accordance with clause (i); and
                ``(B) may approve each such plan if the requirements
            described in clauses (i) through (iv) of paragraph (2)(B) are
            satisfied.

        ``(2) Each plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A)--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Proposals.>> may include proposals for parking
            facilities, road improvements, real property acquisition,
            passenger carrier services, and commuting cost deferment
            payments to contractor employees; and
                ``(B) shall include--
                        ``(i) a description of how the use of passenger
                    carriers will facilitate the mission of the covered
                    facility;
                        ``(ii) a description of how the plan will be
                    economical and advantageous to the Federal Government;
                        ``(iii) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of the benefits
                    that will be provided under the plan and how costs will
                    be monitored; and
                        ``(iv) a description of how the plan will alleviate
                    traffic congestion, reduce commuting times, and improve
                    recruitment and retention of contractor employees.

        ``(3) The Administrator may delegate to the Senior Procurement
    Executive of the Administration the approval of any plan submitted under
    this subsection.
        ``(c) Reimbursement.--The Administration may reimburse a contractor
    for the costs of transportation services incurred pursuant to a plan
    approved under subsection (b) using funds appropriated to the
    Administration.
        ``(d) Implementation.--In carrying out a plan approved under
    subsection (b), the Administrator, to the maximum extent practicable and
    consistent with sound budget policy, shall--
                ``(1) require the use alternative fuel vehicles to provide
            transportation services;
                ``(2) ensure funds spent for this plan further the mission
            activities of the Administration under section 3211 of the
            National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401);
            and
                ``(3) ensure that the time during which a contractor
            employee uses transportation services shall not be included for
            purposes of calculating the hours of work for such contractor
            employee.

        ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `contractor employee' means an employee of a
            Management and Operating contractor or subcontractor employee at
            any tier.
                ``(2) The term `covered facility' means any facility of the
            Administration that directly supports the mission of the
            Administration under section 3211 of the National Nuclear
            Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401).
                ``(3) The term `Management and Operating contractor' means a
            management and operating contractor that manages a covered
            facility.
                ``(4) The term `passenger carrier' means a passenger motor
            vehicle, aircraft, boat, ship, train, or other similar means of
            transportation that is owned, leased, or provided pursuant to

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            contract or subcontract by the Federal Government or through a
            contractor of the Administration.''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents at the beginning of
    the Atomic Energy Defense Act is amended by inserting after the item
    relating to section 4833 the following new item:

    ``Sec. 4834. Authority to use passenger carriers for contractor
               commuting.''.

    SEC. 3114. AUTHORIZATION FOR MODIFICATION OF B61-13 NUCLEAR
                              WEAPON.

        The Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator for
    Nuclear Security, is authorized to carry out such efforts as required to
    modify or develop the B61-13 nuclear weapon.
    SEC. 3115. <<NOTE: Reports.>> LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
                              PENDING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ON
                              STREAMLINING NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY
                              ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTING.

        Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
    year 2025 for Program Direction, NNSA Federal Salaries and Expenses,
    Headquarters, Travel, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or
    expended until the date on which the Administrator for Nuclear Security
    submits the report on streamlining requirements of the National Nuclear
    Security Administration with respect to contracting, procurement,
    construction, and material acquisition required by the report of the
    Committee on Armed Services of the Senate accompanying S.2226 of the
    118th Congress (Senate Report 118-58).
    SEC. 3116. <<NOTE: Determinations.>> LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS
                              FOR NAVAL NUCLEAR FUEL SYSTEMS BASED ON
                              LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM.

        None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
    otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the National Nuclear
    Security Administration may be obligated or expended for the purposes of
    conducting research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel
    system based on low-enriched uranium until--
                (1) the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Defense
            submit to the congressional defense committees a determination
            as to whether the determination made by the Secretary of Energy
            and the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 3118(c)(1) of
            the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
            (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1196) and submitted to the
            congressional defense committees on March 25, 2018, that the
            United States should not pursue such research and development,
            remains valid; and
                (2) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional
            defense committees a determination as to whether an advanced
            naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium that
            would not reduce vessel capability, increase expense, or reduce
            operational availability as a result of refueling requirements
            can be produced.
    SEC. 3117. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO RECONVERT OR
                              RETIRE W76-2 WARHEADS.

        (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
    funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
    available for fiscal year 2025 for the National Nuclear Security
    Administration may be obligated or expended to reconvert or retire a
    W76-2 warhead.

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        (b) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Waiver.--The Administrator for Nuclear
    Security may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the
    Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the
    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, certifies in writing to the
    congressional defense committees that--
                (1) <<NOTE: Russia. China.>> Russia and China do not possess
            naval capabilities similar to the W76-2 warhead in the active
            stockpiles of the respective countries; and
                (2) the Department of Defense does not have a valid military
            requirement for the W76-2 warhead.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    SEC. 3121. MODIFICATION TO AND TERMINATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING
                              REQUIREMENTS UNDER ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE
                              ACT.

        (a) Plan for Construction and Operation of MOX Facility.--Section
    4306 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2566(a)(3)) is amended
    in subsection (a)(3)(A) by striking ``for as long as the MOX facility is
    in use'' and inserting ``through 2024''.
        (b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Planned Disposition Program.--Such
    section is further amended in subsection (e) by striking ``If on July 1
    each year beginning in 2025 and continuing for as long as the MOX
    facility is in use, less than 34 metric tons of defense plutonium or
    defense plutonium materials have been processed by the MOX facility, the
    Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan for--'' and inserting ``If
    less than 34 metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
    materials have been processed by the MOX facility by October 1, 2026,
    the Secretary shall, not later than December 1, 2026, and on a biennial
    basis thereafter, submit to Congress a plan for--''.
    SEC. 3122. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
                              COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES FOR COMPETITION OF
                              MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS.

        Section 4807(e) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2787(e))
    is amended to read as follows:
        ``(e) Review of Reports by Comptroller General of the United
    States.--
                ``(1) Determination.--The Comptroller General of the United
            States shall determine, in consultation with the congressional
            defense committees, whether to conduct an initial review, a
            comprehensive review, or both, of a report required by
            subsection (b).
                ``(2) Initial review.--The Comptroller General shall provide
            any initial review of a report required by subsection (b) as a
            briefing to the congressional defense committees not later than
            180 days after that report is submitted to the congressional
            defense committees.
                ``(3) Comprehensive review.--
                        ``(A) Submission.--The Comptroller General shall
                    submit any comprehensive review of a report required by
                    subsection (b) to the congressional defense committees
                    not later than 3 years after that report is submitted to
                    the congressional defense committees.

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                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Elements.--A
                    comprehensive review of a report required by subsection
                    (b) shall include an assessment, based on the most
                    current information available, of the following:
                              ``(i) The actual cost savings achieved
                          compared to cost savings estimated under
                          subsection (c)(1), and any increased costs
                          incurred under the contract that were unexpected
                          or uncertain at the time the contract was awarded.
                              ``(ii) Any disruptions or delays in mission
                          activities or deliverables resulting from the
                          competition for the contract compared to the
                          disruptions and delays estimated under subsection
                          (c)(4).
                              ``(iii) Whether expected benefits of the
                          competition with respect to mission performance or
                          operations have been achieved.
                              ``(iv) Such other matters as the Comptroller
                          General considers appropriate.''.
    SEC. 3123. RESTORATION OF A DOMESTIC URANIUM ENRICHMENT
                              CAPABILITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Assessment. Evaluation.>> In General.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Energy, acting through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall
    conduct an assessment to evaluate at least 2, but not more than 4,
    geographically disparate possible locations in the United States that
    would by 2035 be best suited to host a modular, scalable facility for
    the domestic enrichment of unencumbered uranium, including highly-
    enriched uranium suitable for defense applications.

        (b) Report Required.--Not later than 150 days after commencing the
    assessment required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, acting
    through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall submit to the
    congressional defense committees a report describing the results of such
    assessment, including--
                (1) an initial cost assessment and schedule for the
            construction of at least one facility beginning not later than
            January 1, 2027; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Statement.>> a statement declaring a preferred
            location or locations from among the locations evaluated
            pursuant to subsection (a).
    SEC. 3124. REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FROM U.S.-U.K. MUTUAL DEFENSE
                              AGREEMENT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Briefing. Ireland.>> In General.--Not later than March
    31, 2025, and annually thereafter until March 31, 2030, the
    Administrator for Nuclear Security shall submit to the congressional
    defense committees a briefing on the activities taken under the
    Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the
    Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense
    Purposes, done at Washington July 3, 1958 (commonly known as the ``U.S.-
    U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement'').

        (b) Briefing Contents.--A briefing under subsection (a) shall
    include for the preceding calendar year--
                (1) <<NOTE: Overview.>> a brief overview of major lines of
            effort, including specific activities of note;
                (2) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of any exchange, barter, or sale
            of nuclear and related materials;

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                (3) a description of the relationship, if any with AUKUS;
                (4) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of key scientific exchanges
            and test events; and
                (5) such other information as the Administrator considers
            necessary.
    SEC. 3125. <<NOTE: 50 USC 2538 note.>> NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN
                              REGULATIONS THAT IMPACT THE NATIONAL
                              NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--If a director of a
    national security laboratory of the National Nuclear Security
    Administration determines that a Federal regulation could inhibit the
    ability of the Administrator for Nuclear Security to maintain the
    safety, security, or effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile
    without engaging in explosive nuclear testing, such director, not later
    than 15 days after making such determination, shall submit to Congress a
    notification of such determination.

        (b) Form.--Each notification required by subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

              TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    Sec. 3201. Authorization.

    SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.

        There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025,
    $47,210,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
    Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286
    et seq.).

                      TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES

    Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.

    SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        (a) Amount.--There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the
    Secretary of Energy $13,010,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the purpose of
    carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title 10, United States
    Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves.
        (b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to the
    authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available
    until expended.

                       TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

                       Subtitle A--Maritime Administration

    Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
    Sec. 3502. Reauthorization of Maritime Security Program.

                       Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure

    Sec. 3511. Port infrastructure development program.
    Sec. 3512. Assessment of United States sealift capability.

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                               Subtitle C--Reports

    Sec. 3521. Independent study and report on Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
    Sec. 3522. Study on transportation of personal protective equipment.

                            Subtitle D--Other Matters

    Sec. 3531. Extension of certain provisions relating to Tanker Security
               Fleet program.
    Sec. 3532. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels.
    Sec. 3533. Recapitalization of National Defense Reserve Fleet.
    Sec. 3534. Armed Forces merchant mariner officer expedited preparation
               program.
    Sec. 3535. Technical clarifications.
    Sec. 3536. Buy America requirements for shipyard modernization and
               improvement program.
    Sec. 3537. Nomination of Merchant Marine cadets in event of death,
               resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress
               otherwise authorized to nominate.
    Sec. 3538. Amended license applications for certain deepwater ports for
               natural gas.

                       Subtitle A--Maritime Administration

    SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME
                              ADMINISTRATION.

        There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
    Transportation for fiscal year 2025, for programs associated with
    maintaining the United States Merchant Marine, the following amounts:
                (1) For expenses necessary to support the United States
            Merchant Marine Academy, $194,000,000, of which--
                        (A) $108,000,000 shall be for Academy operations;
                        (B) $64,000,000 shall be for United States Merchant
                    Marine Academy capital improvement projects;
                        (C) $22,000,000 shall be for facilities maintenance
                    and repair and equipment; and
                        (D) $3,000,000 shall be for training, staffing,
                    retention, recruiting, and contract management for
                    United States Merchant Marine Academy capital
                    improvement projects.
                (2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime
            academies, $64,900,000, of which--
                        (A) $4,800,000 shall be for the Student Incentive
                    Payment Program;
                        (B) $6,000,000 shall be for direct payments for
                    State maritime academies;
                        (C) $17,600,000 shall be for training ship fuel
                    assistance;
                        (D) $6,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of
                    training ship sharing; and
                        (E) $30,500,000 shall be for maintenance and repair
                    of State maritime academy training vessels.
                (3) For expenses necessary to support the National Security
            Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds for construction
            and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to
            support such vessels, $75,000,000.
                (4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime
            Administration operations and programs, $110,000,000, of which--
                        (A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime
                    environmental and technical assistance program under
                    section 50307 of title 46, United States Code;

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                        (B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States
                    marine highways program, including to make grants
                    authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United
                    States Code; and
                        (C) $78,000,000 shall be for headquarters operations
                    expenses.
                (5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete
            vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime
            Administration, $6,000,000.
                (6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a United
            States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs
            of the United States under chapter 531 of title 46, United
            States Code, $390,000,000.
                (7) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program
            under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code, $33,700,000,
            of which--
                        (A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as such
                    term is defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit
                    Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) of loan guarantees
                    under the program; and
                        (B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative
                    expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under
                    such program.
                (8) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small
            shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under
            section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $35,000,000.
                (9) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  For expenses necessary to
            implement the port infrastructure development program, as
            authorized under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code,
            $500,000,000, to remain available until expended, except that no
            such funds authorized under this title for this program may be
            used to provide a grant to purchase fully automated cargo
            handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely
            monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or
            control, if the Secretary of Transportation determines such
            equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or
            port terminal. <<NOTE: Data. Analysis. Reports.>>  If such a
            determination is made, the data and analysis for such
            determination shall be reported to the Committee on Commerce,
            Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
            Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
            Representatives not later than 3 days after the date of the
            determination.
    SEC. 3502. REAUTHORIZATION OF MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM.

        (a) Award of Operating Agreements.--Section 53103 of title 46,
    United States Code, is amended by striking ``2035'' each place it
    appears and inserting ``2040''.
        (b) Effectiveness of Operating Agreements.--Section 53104(a) of
    title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2035'' and
    inserting ``2040''.
        (c) Annual Payments.--Section 53106(a)(1) of title 46, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2024, and 2025'' and
            inserting ``, and 2024'';
                (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (F) as
            subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new
            subparagraph (D):

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                        ``(D) $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and
                    2026;'';
                (4) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$5,800,000'' and inserting
                    ``$6,675,500''; and
                        (B) by striking ``2026, 2027,'' and inserting
                    ``2027'';
                (5) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$6,300,000'' and inserting
                    ``$6,855,000''; and
                        (B) by striking ``, 2030, and 2031; and'' and
                    inserting ``and 2030;'';
                (6) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$6,800,000'' and inserting
                    ``$7,040,000'';
                        (B) by inserting ``2031 and'' before ``2032''; and
                        (C) by striking ``, 2033, 2034, and 2035.'' and
                    inserting a semicolon; and
                (7) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
                        ``(H) $7,230,000 for each of fiscal years 2033 and
                    2034;
                        ``(I) $7,426,000 for each of fiscal years 2035 and
                    2036;
                        ``(J) $7,626,000 for each of fiscal years 2037 and
                    2038; and
                        ``(K) $7,832,000 for each of fiscal years 2039 and
                    2040.''.

        (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 53111 of title 46,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``2024, and 2025'' and
            inserting ``and 2024'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as
            paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
            paragraph (4):
                ``(4) $390,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and
            2026;'';
                (4) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$348,000,000'' and inserting
                    ``$400,500,000''; and
                        (B) by striking ``2026, 2027,'' and inserting
                    ``2027'';
                (5) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$378,000,000'' and inserting
                    ``$411,300,000''; and
                        (B) by striking ``, 2030, and 2031; and'' and
                    inserting ``and 2030;'';
                (6) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated--
                        (A) by striking ``$408,000,000'' and inserting
                    ``$422,400,000''; and
                        (B) by striking ``2032, 2033, 2034, and 2035'' and
                    inserting ``2031 and 2032''; and
                (7) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
                ``(8) $433,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2033 and 2034;
                ``(9) $445,560,000 for each of fiscal years 2035 and 2036;
                ``(10) $457,560,000 for each of fiscal years 2037 and 2038;
            and
                ``(11) $469,920,000 for each of fiscal years 2039 and
            2040.''.

                       Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure

    SEC. 3511. PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

        (a) Port Infrastructure Development Grants.--

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                (1) In general.--In making port infrastructure development
            grants under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, for
            fiscal year 2025 using funds appropriated after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall
            treat a project described in paragraph (2) as--
                        (A) having met the requirements of paragraphs (1)
                    and (6)(A)(i) of section 54301(a) of such title; and
                        (B) an eligible project under paragraph (3) of such
                    section.
                (2) Project described.--A project described in this
            paragraph is a project to provide shore power at a port that
            services--
                        (A) passenger vessels described in section 3507(k)
                    of title 46, United States Code; and
                        (B) vessels that move goods or freight.
                (3) Modification to port definition.--Section
            54301(a)(12)(A)(ii) of title 46, United States Code, is amended
            by striking ``inland waters'' and inserting ``inland waters
            (including the Great Lakes)''.

        (b) Consistency.--
                (1) In general.--Chapter 505 of subtitle V of title 46,
            United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
            following:
    ``Sec. 50505. <<NOTE: 46 USC 50505.>>  Consistent approval of
                        existing categorical exclusions

        ``In accordance with section 139 of title 23, the Maritime
    Administrator may approve any action qualifying as a categorical
    exclusion applicable to the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal
    Transit Administration, or the Federal Railroad Administration when the
    applicable requirements of that categorical exclusion have been met that
    are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
    U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and any other applicable law. Nothing in this
    section shall be interpreted to limit any existing authority of the
    Maritime Administration to approve, promulgate, or publish categorical
    exclusions consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
    (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other applicable law.''.
                (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
            beginning of chapter 505 of such title <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
            50501.>>  is amended by inserting after the item relating to
            section 50504 the following new item:

    ``50505. Consistent approval of existing categorical exclusions.''.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. 46 USC 50505 note.>>  Establishing Applicable
    Categorical Exclusions.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Notice. Federal Register, publication.>>  In
            general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
            this section, the Maritime Administrator shall issue a notice in
            the Federal Register including the categorical exclusions in use
            as of the date of enactment of this section by the Maritime
            Administration for actions or projects the Maritime
            Administration oversees. <<NOTE: Update.>>  The Maritime
            Administrator may subsequently update such categorical
            exclusions. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to
            limit any existing authority of the Maritime Administration to
            approve, promulgate, or publish categorical exclusions
            consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
            (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other applicable law.

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                (2) Survey and proposed rulemaking.--Not later than 1 year
            after the date of enactment of this section, the Maritime
            Administrator shall--
                        (A) survey the use of categorical exclusions by the
                    Maritime Administration with respect to projects
                    initiated during or after 2015;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>>
                    publish on a public website the results of that survey,
                    which shall include a description of the types of
                    actions categorically excluded and any additional
                    categorical exclusions that were legally available to
                    the Maritime Administrator from other operating
                    administrations and the Department of the Army but were
                    or were not adopted; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Publication. Notice. Update. List.>>
                    publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose new
                    Maritime Administration categorical exclusions for
                    projects and a process by which the Maritime
                    Administration will update the list of categorical
                    exclusions to reflect lessons learned in grant
                    administration and project construction.
                (3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        (A) Categorical exclusions.--The term ``categorical
                    exclusion'' has the meaning given the term in section
                    111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
                    U.S.C. 4336e).
                        (B) Project.--The term ``project'' means an eligible
                    project as described in section 54301(a)(3) of title 46,
                    United States Code.

        (d) Application Timelines.--Section 54301(a)(5) of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Extension.>>  Delayed notice of
                    funding opportunity.--If the Secretary amends a
                    published solicitation for grant applications such that
                    an applicant would need the information contained in the
                    amendment to draft an application, other than an
                    amendment of the amount of grant funding available, the
                    Secretary shall extend the application deadline by the
                    number of days between the initial solicitation and the
                    amendment.''.

        (e) Project Budget Reviews.--Section 54301(a)(9) of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end
            and inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(D) grant contracts are approved efficiently by
                    the Secretary, minimizing delays for minor adjustments
                    to project scopes and budgets, including due to
                    inflationary effects on projects.''.

        (f) Application Process.--Section 54301(a)(5)(A) of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended--
                (1) by striking ``To be eligible'' and inserting the
            following:
                              ``(i) In general.--To be eligible''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                              ``(ii) Ensuring cybersecurity.--If a covered
                          applicant for a grant under this subsection is
                          applying to use the grant to acquire digital
                          infrastructure or a software component, such
                          applicant shall--

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                                    ``(I) <<NOTE: Certification. Security
                                    plan.>>  certify the facility for which
                                    a covered applicant is applying for a
                                    grant has an approved facility security
                                    plan pursuant to section 70103(c) of
                                    this title that addresses the
                                    cybersecurity risks of such digital
                                    infrastructure or software component; or
                                        ``(II) if the approved facility
                                    security plan of a facility for which a
                                    covered applicant is applying for a
                                    grant does not address such
                                    cybersecurity risks, provide a brief
                                    description in the application of how
                                    such applicant will address the
                                    cybersecurity risks of such digital
                                    infrastructure or software component.
                              ``(iii) Update of facility security plan.--If
                          the approved facility security plan required under
                          section 70103(c) of this title of a facility for
                          which a covered applicant is applying for a grant
                          under this subsection does not address the
                          cybersecurity risks of digital infrastructure or a
                          software component to be acquired by such grant
                          and such applicant provides a brief description to
                          address such cybersecurity risks under clause
                          (ii)(II), the covered applicant shall ensure that
                          such security plan is updated to address the
                          cybersecurity risks described in clause (ii)(II)
                          in the next update required under paragraph (3)(G)
                          of such section.
                              ``(iv) Covered applicant defined.--In this
                          paragraph, the term `covered applicant' means an
                          applicant under this subsection that is not
                          otherwise eligible under subsection (b).''.

        (g) <<NOTE: Time periods. Reports.>>  Staffing and Grant
    Timelines.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of
    this section, and for each of the next 5 years thereafter, the Secretary
    of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
    and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
    Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the average
    length of grant obligation timelines for the Port Infrastructure
    Development Program under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code,
    and the nature of any staffing shortages relevant to administering such
    program.
    SEC. 3512. <<NOTE: Reports.>>  ASSESSMENT OF UNITED STATES SEALIFT
                              CAPABILITY.

        (a) Assessment of Sealift Capability.--Not later than March 1, 2026,
    the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of
    the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating
    as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary
    of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
    report that includes each of the following:
                (1) An assessment of the readiness and sufficiency of the
            United States maritime infrastructure, shipping industry, and
            shipbuilding industry, and United States-flagged, owned, and
            operated fleets to meet strategic sealift requirements during
            peace, crisis, and war and operate in a contested environment.
                (2) An assessment of ocean-going trade opportunities and
            challenges with respect to the economy of the United States.

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                (3) An assessment of critical infrastructure in the United
            States maritime transportation system, including ports,
            shipyards, repair yards, inland waterways, and the domestic
            fleet, and foreign investment in maritime infrastructure.
                (4) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  An evaluation of foreign
            investment, ownership, and control in maritime infrastructure,
            including ports, terminals, and other related infrastructure.
                (5) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations for--
                        (A) improving the critical shipbuilding
                    infrastructure, workforce recruitment, development, and
                    retention, and critical supply chains of the United
                    States, including for critical repair parts; and
                        (B) addressing any risks identified in paragraphs
                    (1) through (4) as necessary to protect and strengthen
                    the United States maritime transportation system.

        (b) Assessment of Arrangements and Agreements With Treaty Allies.--
    Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Transportation, in
    consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense,
    shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that
    includes each of the following:
                (1) An assessment of existing arrangements and agreements
            with treaty allies for access to the global maritime
            transportation infrastructure such as ports, harbors, and
            waterways.
                (2) An assessment of existing assurances, arrangements, and
            agreements with treaty allies to augment United States sealift
            capabilities and meet sealift requirements during peace, crisis,
            and war.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  Recommendations for
            updating such arrangements and agreements to reflect the global
            security environment.

        (c) Report on Potential Public-private Partnership Opportunities.--
    Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Transportation shall
    submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on
    requirements to maintain, improve, or grow the Maritime Security
    Program, Tanker Security Program, and the Ready Reserve Force over the
    decade following the date of the enactment of this Act.
        (d) Alternate Strategic Seaports Assessment and Report.--
                (1) Assessment.--The Commander of the United States
            Transportation Command, in coordination with the Administrator
            of the Maritime Administration, shall conduct an assessment to
            identify--
                        (A) any additional operational criteria or
                    infrastructure enhancements necessary to ensure that
                    alternate seaport facilities meet strategic seaport
                    facility standards; and
                        (B) any infrastructure enhancements to strategic
                    seaport facilities to ensure such facilities continue to
                    meet readiness requirements.
                (2) Contents.--In conducting the assessment under paragraph
            (1), the Administrator shall--
                        (A) identify any shoreside improvements at alternate
                    seaport facilities that are necessary for such
                    facilities to meet strategic seaport facility standards;
                        (B) identify any shoreside and in-water improvements
                    at strategic seaport facilities that are necessary for
                    such

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                    facilities to continue to meet strategic seaport
                    facility standards, including with respect to the
                    continued efficient movement of cargo; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Plan.>>  provide
                    recommendations and a plan for the implementation of the
                    improvements identified under subparagraphs (A) and (B)
                    to ensure that alternate seaport facilities are fully
                    prepared for use as strategic seaport facilities if
                    required.
                (3) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the
            Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation
            and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
            Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce,
            Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the
            assessment required under paragraph (1).

        (e) <<NOTE: Classified information.>>  Form of Reports.--The reports
    required under subsections (a) and (b) may be submitted in a classified
    format.

        (f) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, and the Committee on Commerce,
                    Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Appropriations, and the Committee on Transportation
                    and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
                (2) The term ``treaty allies'' means nations with whom the
            United States has entered into mutual defense treaties.

                               Subtitle C--Reports

    SEC. 3521. <<NOTE: China.>>  INDEPENDENT STUDY AND REPORT ON
                              SHANGHAI SHIPPING EXCHANGE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts. Assessment.>>  Study.--Not later than one
    year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
    Transportation shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate
    independent entity to conduct a study and assessment of the business
    practices of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, including--
                (1) any anticompetitive advantages benefitting the Shanghai
            Shipping Exchange; and
                (2) the ability of the Ministry of Transport of the People's
            Republic of China and the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to
            manipulate container freight markets through the Shanghai
            Shipping Exchange.

        (b) Elements.--In conducting the study and assessment under
    subsection (a), the appropriate independent entity that enters into an
    agreement under subsection (a) shall address the following:
                (1) The influence of the government of the People's Republic
            of China on the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
                (2) The effect of the business practices or influence of the
            Shanghai Shipping Exchange on United States consumers and
            businesses.
                (3) Any other matters the Secretary or the appropriate
            independent entity that enters into an agreement under
            subsection (a) determines to be appropriate for the purposes of
            the study.

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        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date on
            which the Secretary enters into an agreement under this section,
            the appropriate independent entity shall submit to the
            Secretary, the congressional defense committees, the Committee
            on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the
            Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the
            Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report containing
            the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
                (2) <<NOTE: Web posting.>>  Public availability.--The
            Secretary shall publish the report required under paragraph (1)
            on a publicly accessible website of the Department of
            Transportation.

        (d) Appropriate Independent Entity Defined.--In this section, the
    term ``appropriate independent entity'' means--
                (1) a federally funded research and development center
            sponsored by a Federal agency;
                (2) the Government Accountability Office; or
                (3) an organization described in section 501(c) of the
            Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under
            section 501(a) of such Code.
    SEC. 3522. STUDY ON TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
                              EQUIPMENT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Study.--Not later than 1 year after the
    date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United
    States shall conduct a study on--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  the extent to which the
            transportation of personal protective equipment for health care
            was expedited during the period beginning on January 1, 2020,
            and ending on December 31, 2022, as a response to the COVID-19
            pandemic;
                (2) how the transportation of such personal protective
            equipment was expedited during such period through vessels and
            ports onto trucks or rail;
                (3) how relevant stakeholders, such as vessel operators,
            ports, marine terminal operators, rail carriers, and motor
            carriers, interacted during such period to transport personal
            protective equipment;
                (4) what role the Department of Transportation and other
            relevant Federal agencies played to expedite the transportation
            of personal protective equipment during such period;
                (5) what authorities currently exist which allow for the
            expedited transportation of personal protective equipment by
            relevant Federal agencies that do not reduce or impact safety;
                (6) methodologies to improve the coordination among relevant
            Federal agencies to expedite the transportation of personal
            protective equipment; and
                (7) the impact, if any, that any expedition of essential
            medical supplies had on the transportation of other goods.

        (b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
    this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
    Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
    Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
    report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection
    (a).

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                            Subtitle D--Other Matters

    SEC. 3531. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO TANKER
                              SECURITY FLEET PROGRAM.

        (a) Operating Agreements.--Section 53404(a) of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended by striking ``2035'' and inserting ``2040''.
        (b) Payments.--Subsection (a) of section 53406 of title 46, United
    States Code, is amended to read as follows:
        ``(a) Annual Payments.--
                ``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
            appropriations and the other provisions of this section, the
            Secretary shall pay to a program participant for an operating
            agreement under this chapter, for each vessel that is covered by
            the operating agreement, an amount equal to--
                        ``(A) $8,160,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and
                    2026;
                        ``(B) $8,380,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and
                    2028;
                        ``(C) $8,606,000 for each of fiscal years 2029 and
                    2030;
                        ``(D) $8,839,000 for each of fiscal years 2031 and
                    2032;
                        ``(E) $9,078,000 for each of fiscal years 2033 and
                    2034;
                        ``(F) $9,323,000 for each of fiscal years 2035 and
                    2036;
                        ``(G) $9,574,000 for each of fiscal years 2037 and
                    2038; and
                        ``(H) $9,833,000 for each of fiscal years 2039 and
                    2040.
                ``(2) Timing.--The amount payable to a program participant
            under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year shall be paid in 12 equal
            monthly installments at the end of each month during that fiscal
            year. The amount payable for any fiscal year may not be reduced
            except as provided by this section or section 51307(b).''.

        (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 53411 of such title is
    amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 53411. Authorization of appropriations

        ``There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under section
    53406, amounts as follows, to remain available until expended:
                ``(1) $122,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
                ``(2) $167,600,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
                ``(3) $172,120,000 for each of fiscal years 2029 and 2030.
                ``(4) $176,780,000 for each of fiscal years 2031 and 2032.
                ``(5) $181,560,000 for each of fiscal years 2033 and 2034.
                ``(6) $186,460,000 for each of fiscal years 2035 and 2036.
                ``(7) $191,480,000 for each of fiscal years 2037 and 2038.
                ``(8) $196,660,000 for each of fiscal years 2039 and
            2040.''.
    SEC. 3532. REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASING FEDERALLY AUCTIONED
                              VESSELS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 571 of title 46, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``Sec. 57112. <<NOTE: 46 USC 57112.>>  Requirements for purchasing
                        federally auctioned vessels

        ``(a) In General.--To be eligible to purchase a covered vessel from
    the Federal Government, a person shall provide proof of--
                ``(1) liability insurance for the operator of such covered
            vessel;

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2318]]

                ``(2) financial resources sufficient to cover maintenance
            costs of such covered vessel; and
                ``(3) with respect to a covered vessel requiring
            documentation under chapter 121, an admiralty bond or
            stipulation.

        ``(b) Covered Vessel Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    vessel' means--
                ``(1) a government owned vessel disposed of in accordance
            with this part and section 548 of title 40;
                ``(2) a vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to any law, and
            auctioned by the Federal Government, including a vessel seized
            or forfeited pursuant to section 7301 or 7302 of the Internal
            Revenue Code of 1986; or
                ``(3) a fishing vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to
            section 310 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
            Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1860).''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 571 of title 46,
    United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 57100.>>  is amended by adding
    at the end the following:

    ``57112. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels.''.

    SEC. 3533. RECAPITALIZATION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE RESERVE FLEET.

        Section 3546 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
    Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 46 U.S.C. 57100 note) is
    amended--
                (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following
            new subsection (a):

        ``(a) In General.--
                ``(1) Vessel construction.--Subject to the availability of
            appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
            with the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the
            Coast Guard, shall complete the design of a sealift vessel for
            the National Defense Reserve Fleet to allow for the construction
            of such vessel to begin in fiscal year 2025.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>>  Agreement with vessel
            construction manager.--Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10,
            United States Code, and subject to the availability of
            appropriations made specifically available for reimbursements to
            the Ready Reserve Force, Maritime Administration account of the
            Department of Transportation for programs, projects, activities,
            and expenses related to the National Defense Reserve Fleet, the
            Secretary of the Transportation, in consultation with the
            Secretary of the Navy, shall seek to enter into an agreement
            with an appropriate vessel construction manager under which the
            vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract for the
            construction of not more than ten such vessels in accordance
            with this section.''; and
                (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``The Secretary of the
            Navy shall consult and coordinate with the Secretary of
            Transportation'' and inserting ``The Secretary of Transportation
            shall consult and coordinate with the Secretary of the Navy''.
    SEC. 3534. ARMED FORCES MERCHANT MARINER OFFICER EXPEDITED
                              PREPARATION PROGRAM.

        Section 51506 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2319]]

                (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting before the semicolon
            the following: ``, which shall include standards for a program
            described in subsection (c)'';
                (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
                (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
            subsection (c):

        ``(c) Armed Forces Merchant Mariner Officer Expedited Preparation
    Program.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In general.--A State maritime
            academy may offer a program under which an eligible individual
            may complete a merchant marine officer preparation program
            approved by the Secretary, and the requirements for the issuance
            of a license under section 7101 of this title, in less than 3
            years, without a requirement to earn a baccalaureate or other
            degree from the State maritime academy.
                ``(2) Eligible individuals.--For purposes of this
            subsection, an eligible individual is an individual--
                        ``(A) who is--
                              ``(i) a person who served in the Armed Forces,
                          and who was discharged or released therefrom under
                          honorable conditions; or
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  a member of the
                          National Guard or Reserves who has performed at
                          least six years of service therein; and
                        ``(B) who has earned a baccalaureate degree from an
                    institution of higher education (as defined in section
                    102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
                    1002)).''.
    SEC. 3535. TECHNICAL CLARIFICATIONS.

        (a) Port Infrastructure Development Program.--Section 54301(a) of
    title 46, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (6)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking
                    ``subparagraph (C)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (D)'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
                    ``subparagraph (C)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (D)'';
                    and
                        (C) by redesignating the second subparagraph (C) as
                    subparagraph (D);
                (2) in paragraph (10)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``ans'' and
                    inserting ``and''; and
                        (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating
                    subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and
                (3) in paragraph (12)(E) by striking ``and'' before
            ``commercial port''.

        (b) Assistance for Small Shipyards.--Section 54101 of title 46,
    United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (i).
        (c) National Defense Reserve Fleet.--Section 57100 of title 46,
    United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(1) by striking ``section 902 of the
            Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1242)'' and inserting
            ``chapter 563''; and
                (2) in subsection (f)(2) by striking ``the such use'' and
            inserting ``the use of such''.

        (d) Maritime Workforce Working Group.--Section 3534(d)(1) of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2320]]

    Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 831.>>  is amended by
    striking ``section 3545(a)'' and inserting ``section 3542(a)''.

        (e) Administration.--Section 15109 of title 46, United States Code,
    is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(2) by striking ``15102,'' and
            inserting ``15102''; and
                (2) in subsection (k)(1) by inserting ``or to which this
            chapter applies'' after ``under this chapter''.

        (f) Investigations.--Section 41302(a) of title 46, United States
    Code, is amended by striking ``conduct agreement'' and inserting
    ``conduct, agreement''.
        (g) Award of Reparations.--Section 41305(c) of title 46 is amended
    by striking ``section subsection'' and inserting ``subsection''.
        (h) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of
    title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(3)
    Representation.--'' and all that follows through ``(A) Twelve members''
    and inserting the following:
                ``(3) Representation.--Members of the Committee shall be
            appointed as follows:
                        ``(A) Twelve members''.

        (i) Monetary Penalties or Refunds.--The analysis for chapter 411 of
    title 46, United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 41101.>>  is amended
    by striking the item relating to section 41107 and inserting the
    following:

    ``41107. Monetary penalties or refunds.''.

        (j) Annual Report and Public Disclosure.--
                (1) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 46106 of
            title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``and
            public disclosure'' after ``report''.
                (2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 461 of
            title 46, United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 46101.>>  is
            amended by striking the item relating to section 46106 and
            inserting the following:

    ``46106. Annual report and public disclosure.''.

        (k) <<NOTE: Repeal.>>  Deepwater Port Act of 1974.--The Deepwater
    Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) <<NOTE: 33 USC 1524.>>  is
    amended by repealing section 25.

        (l) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program.--
    Paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of section 50307 of title 46 U.S. Code
    is amended to read as follows:
                ``(2) a public entity, including a Federal, State, regional,
            or local government entity, including a special district;''.
    SEC. 3536. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPYARD MODERNIZATION AND
                              IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

        Section 53733 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding
    at the end the following:
        ``(f) <<NOTE: Applicability.>>  Buy America.--Part I of subtitle A
    of title IX of division G of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
    (Public Law 117-58; 41 U.S.C. 8301 note) shall apply to any funds
    obligated by the Administrator under this section.''.
    SEC. 3537. NOMINATION OF MERCHANT MARINE CADETS IN EVENT OF DEATH,
                              RESIGNATION, OR EXPULSION FROM OFFICE OF
                              MEMBER OF CONGRESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED
                              TO NOMINATE.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is
    amended by inserting after section 51302 the following new section:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2321]]

    ``Sec. 51302a. <<NOTE: 46 USC 51302a.>> Nomination in event of
                          death, resignation, or expulsion from office
                          of Senator otherwise authorized to nominate

        ``(a) Senators.--In the event a Senator does not submit nominations
    for cadets for an academic year in accordance with section 51302(b)(1)
    of this title due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from
    office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator's successor as
    Senator occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of
    nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets
    otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pursuant to such section
    shall be made instead by the other Senator from the State concerned.
        ``(b) Construction of Authority.--Any nomination for cadets made by
    a Senator pursuant to this section is not a reallocation of a
    nomination. Such nominations are made in lieu of a Senator not
    submitting nominations for cadets for an academic year in accordance
    with section 51302 of this title due to death, resignation from office,
    or expulsion from office and the date of the swearing-in of the
    Senator's successor occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal
    of nominations for cadets for the academic year.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    chapter 513 of such title <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 51301.>>  is amended by
    inserting after the item relating to section 51302 the following new
    item:

    ``51302a. Nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from
               office of Senator otherwise authorized to nominate.''.

    SEC. 3538. AMENDED LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN DEEPWATER
                              PORTS FOR NATURAL GAS.

        Section 5(i) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(i))
    is amended by adding at the end the following:
                ``(5) Decision on amended license applications.--
                        ``(A) Definition of amended license application.--In
                    this paragraph, the term `amended license application'
                    means a license application for a deepwater port for
                    natural gas--
                              ``(i) that was originally submitted to the
                          Secretary prior to the issuance of the
                          proclamation issued by the President on March 13,
                          2020, with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019
                          (COVID-19) pandemic; and
                              ``(ii) with respect to which the applicant,
                          based on guidance offered by the Secretary, has
                          made subsequent revisions since the submission of
                          the initial license application and submitted such
                          revised application.
                        ``(B) Expedited review and approval.--The Secretary
                    shall expedite the review and subsequent approval or
                    denial of amended license applications submitted
                    pursuant to this section that meet the eligibility
                    criteria described in subparagraph (C).
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  Eligibility
                    criteria.--To be eligible for review under this
                    paragraph, an amended license application shall meet the
                    following criteria:
                              ``(i) The amended license application is for a
                          natural gas deepwater port facility.
                              ``(ii) The Secretary had determined that the
                          project as specified in the initial license
                          application was not likely to have any significant
                          adverse environmental

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2322]]

                          impact on species and habitat, consistent with law
                          including National Environmental Policy Act of
                          1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
                              ``(iii) The Secretary has determined that the
                          results of the environmental review conducted for
                          the initial license application is still
                          applicable to the amended license application and
                          an additional environmental review is not
                          required.
                              ``(iv) <<NOTE: Publication.>>  The Secretary
                          had published an affirmative Record of Decision
                          for the initial license application.
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Approval.>>  Deadline for decision.--
                    The Secretary shall approve or deny an amended license
                    application submitted pursuant to this paragraph by no
                    later than 270 consecutive days after the date on which
                    the Secretary determines that the amended license
                    application is complete and meets the requirements under
                    this section.''.

                           DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

    SEC. 4001. AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS IN FUNDING TABLES.

        (a) In General.--Whenever a funding table in this division specifies
    a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or activity, the
    obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the
    project, program, or activity is hereby authorized, subject to the
    availability of appropriations.
        (b) Merit-based Decisions.--A decision to commit, obligate, or
    expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar
    amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
                (1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in
            accordance with the requirements of sections 3201 and 4024 of
            title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Compliance.>>  comply with other applicable
            provisions of law.

        (c) Relationship to Transfer and Programming Authority.--An amount
    specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or
    reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by
    another provision of this Act or by other law. The transfer or
    reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not
    count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under
    section 1001 of this Act or any other provision of law, unless such
    transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation
    accounts.
        (d) Applicability to Classified Annex.--This section applies to any
    classified annex that accompanies this Act.
        (e) Oral or Written Communications.--No oral or written
    communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in
    this division shall supersede the requirements of this section.

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                             TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

    SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 FY 2025        Conference
          Line                 Item              Request        Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      FIXED WING
    002               FUTURE UAS FAMILY....         149,059         149,059
    003               SMALL UNMANNED                 69,573          69,573
                       AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
                      ROTARY
    004               AH-64 APACHE BLOCK            570,655         570,655
                       IIIA REMAN.
    006               UH-60 BLACKHAWK M             709,054         709,054
                       MODEL (MYP).
    007               UH-60 BLACKHAWK M              58,170          58,170
                       MODEL (MYP) AP.
    009               CH-47 HELICOPTER.....         699,698         699,698
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       AIRCRAFT
    012               MQ-1 PAYLOAD.........          14,086          14,086
    013               GRAY EAGLE MODS2.....          23,865          23,865
    015               AH-64 MODS...........          81,026          88,826
                          AH-64E Apache                              [7,800]
                          Improved Tail
                          Rotor Blade
                          (ITRB)
                          acceleration--Arm
                          y UFR.
    016               CH-47 CARGO                    15,825          15,825
                       HELICOPTER MODS
                       (MYP).
    017               UTILITY HELICOPTER             34,565          44,565
                       MODS.
                          UH-72A Lakota                             [10,000]
                          lifecycle
                          sustainment and
                          modernization.
    018               NETWORK AND MISSION            49,862          49,862
                       PLAN.
    019               COMMS, NAV                     61,362          61,362
                       SURVEILLANCE.
    020               DEGRADED VISUAL                 3,839           3,839
                       ENVIRONMENT.
    021               AVIATION ASSURED PNT.          69,161          69,161
    022               GATM ROLLUP..........           4,842           4,842
    023               UAS MODS.............           2,265           2,265
                      GROUND SUPPORT
                       AVIONICS
    024               AIRCRAFT                      139,331         139,331
                       SURVIVABILITY
                       EQUIPMENT.
    026               CMWS.................          51,646          51,646
    027               COMMON INFRARED               257,854         257,854
                       COUNTERMEASURES
                       (CIRCM).
                      OTHER SUPPORT
    028               COMMON GROUND                  31,181          31,181
                       EQUIPMENT.
    029               AIRCREW INTEGRATED             14,478          14,478
                       SYSTEMS.
    030               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL..          27,428          27,428
    031               LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET           3,815           3,815
    032               LAUNCHER GUIDED                21,543          21,543
                       MISSILE: LONGBOW
                       HELLFIRE XM2.
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT         3,164,183       3,181,983
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      SURFACE-TO-AIR
                       MISSILE SYSTEM
    001               LOWER TIER AIR AND            516,838         516,838
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       (AMD) SEN.
    003               M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT          69,091          69,091
    004               MSE MISSILE..........         963,060         963,060
    006               PRECISION STRIKE              482,536         596,536
                       MISSILE (PRSM).
                          F25 PrSM Inc 1                           [114,000]
                          production
                          increase (+70)--
                          Army UFR.
    007               PRECISION STRIKE               10,030          10,030
                       MISSILE (PRSM) AP.
    008               INDIRECT FIRE                 657,581         603,477
                       PROTECTION
                       CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
                          IDDS-A integrated                        [-54,104]
                          logistics support
                          unjustified.
    009               MID-RANGE CAPABILITY          233,037         233,037
                       (MRC).
    010               COUNTER SMALL                 117,424         302,261
                       UNMANNED AERIAL
                       SYSTEM INTERCEP.
                          Army UPL #1--cUAS                        [184,837]
                      AIR-TO-SURFACE
                       MISSILE SYSTEM
    012               JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND            47,582          47,582
                       MSLS (JAGM).
    013               LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC         744,178         691,919
                       WEAPON.
                          Early to need:                           [-52,259]
                          Support costs.
                      ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
                       MISSILE SYS
    014               JAVELIN (AAWS-M)              326,120         274,037
                       SYSTEM SUMMARY.
                          Forward funded in                        [-48,083]
                          FY24 Supplemental.
                          Initial Spares                            [-4,000]
                          Cost Growth.
    015               TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY.         121,448         105,295
                          Unit cost                                [-16,153]
                          increases.
    016               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET          1,168,264       1,168,264
                       (GMLRS).
    017               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET             51,511          51,511
                       (GMLRS) AP.
    018               MLRS REDUCED RANGE             30,230          30,230
                       PRACTICE ROCKETS
                       (RRPR).

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    019               HIGH MOBILITY                  79,387          79,387
                       ARTILLERY ROCKET
                       SYSTEM (HIMARS.
    020               ARMY TACTICAL MSL SYS           3,280           3,280
                       (ATACMS)--SYS SUM.
    022               FAMILY OF LOW                 120,599         120,599
                       ALTITUDE UNMANNED
                       SYSTEMS.
                      MODIFICATIONS
    023               PATRIOT MODS.........         171,958         338,958
                          Additional                               [167,000]
                          Patriot launcher.
    024               STINGER MODS.........          75,146         166,146
                          Stinger--Army UFR                         [91,000]
    025               AVENGER MODS.........           2,321           2,321
    027               MLRS MODS............         185,839         185,839
    028               HIMARS MODIFICATIONS.          49,581          49,581
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    029               SPARES AND REPAIR               6,695           6,695
                       PARTS.
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    030               AIR DEFENSE TARGETS..          12,034          12,034
                           TOTAL MISSILE          6,245,770       6,628,008
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       WEAPONS AND TRACKED
                       COMBAT VEHICLES,
                       ARMY
                      TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    001               ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE         515,344         515,344
                       VEHICLE (AMPV).
    002               ASSAULT BREACHER                5,681           5,681
                       VEHICLE (ABV).
    003               M10 BOOKER...........         460,637         460,637
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    004               STRYKER (MOD)........          52,471          52,471
    005               STRYKER UPGRADE......         402,840         402,840
    006               BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT            7,255           7,255
                       TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
    007               BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD)         106,937         106,937
    008               M109 FOV                       42,574          42,574
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    009               PALADIN INTEGRATED            417,741         419,741
                       MANAGEMENT (PIM).
                          Paladin                                    [2,000]
                          Integrated
                          Management.
    010               IMPROVED RECOVERY             151,657         141,657
                       VEHICLE (M88
                       HERCULES).
                          Program delays...                        [-10,000]
    011               JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE.         174,779         174,779
    012               ABRAMS UPGRADE                773,745         848,745
                       PROGRAM.
                          Abrams Upgrade...                         [75,000]
                      WEAPONS & OTHER
                       COMBAT VEHICLES
    014               PERSONAL DEFENSE                4,869           4,869
                       WEAPON (ROLL).
    015               M240 MEDIUM MACHINE                 3               3
                       GUN (7.62MM).
    017               MACHINE GUN, CAL .50                3               3
                       M2 ROLL.
    018               MORTAR SYSTEMS.......           8,353           8,353
    019               LOCATION & AZIMUTH              2,543           2,543
                       DETERMINATION SYSTEM
                       (LADS.
    020               XM320 GRENADE                  17,747          17,747
                       LAUNCHER MODULE
                       (GLM).
    021               PRECISION SNIPER                5,910           5,910
                       RIFLE.
    022               CARBINE..............               3               3
    023               NEXT GENERATION SQUAD         367,292         367,292
                       WEAPON.
    024               HANDGUN..............              34              34
                      MOD OF WEAPONS AND
                       OTHER COMBAT VEH
    025               MK-19 GRENADE MACHINE           5,531           5,531
                       GUN MODS.
    026               M777 MODS............          25,998          25,998
    029               M119 MODIFICATIONS...          12,823          12,823
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    031               ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M           1,031           1,031
                       (WOCV-WTCV).
    032               PRODUCTION BASE               135,591         135,591
                       SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
                           TOTAL                  3,699,392       3,766,392
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           WEAPONS AND
                           TRACKED COMBAT
                           VEHICLES, ARMY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, ARMY
                      SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
                       AMMUNITION
    001               CTG, 5.56MM, ALL               84,090          84,090
                       TYPES.
    002               CTG, 7.62MM, ALL               41,519          56,519
                       TYPES.
                          Program increase.                         [15,000]
    003               NEXT GENERATION SQUAD         205,889         205,889
                       WEAPON AMMUNITION.
    004               CTG, HANDGUN, ALL               6,461           8,961
                       TYPES.
                          Program increase.                          [2,500]
    005               CTG, .50 CAL, ALL              50,002          60,002
                       TYPES.
                          Program increase.                         [10,000]

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    006               CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES.           7,012           7,012
    007               CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES.          24,246          24,246
    008               CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES.          82,965          72,622
                          Unjustified unit                         [-10,343]
                          cost increases.
    009               CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES.         150,540         150,540
    010               CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES.          20,006          20,006
                      MORTAR AMMUNITION
    011               60MM MORTAR, ALL               40,853          37,853
                       TYPES.
                          Excessive unit                            [-3,000]
                          cost growth.
    012               81MM MORTAR, ALL               51,282          51,282
                       TYPES.
    013               120MM MORTAR, ALL             109,370         109,370
                       TYPES.
                      TANK AMMUNITION
    014               CARTRIDGES, TANK,             378,191         378,191
                       105MM AND 120MM, ALL
                       TYPES.
                      ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
    015               ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES,          22,957          22,957
                       75MM & 105MM, ALL
                       TYPES.
    016               ARTILLERY PROJECTILE,         171,657         171,657
                       155MM, ALL TYPES.
    017               PRECISION ARTILLERY            71,426          71,426
                       MUNITIONS.
    018               ARTILLERY                     160,479         155,365
                       PROPELLANTS, FUZES
                       AND PRIMERS, ALL.
                          Excess growth:                            [-5,114]
                          Precision
                          guidance kit.
                      MINES
    019               MINES & CLEARING               56,032          56,032
                       CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
    020               CLOSE TERRAIN SHAPING          15,303          15,303
                       OBSTACLE.
    021               MINE, AT, VOLCANO,                501             501
                       ALL TYPES.
                      ROCKETS
    022               SHOULDER LAUNCHED                 833             833
                       MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
    023               ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL          34,302          34,302
                       TYPES.
                      OTHER AMMUNITION
    024               CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES...           6,571           6,571
    025               DEMOLITION MUNITIONS,          21,682          21,682
                       ALL TYPES.
    026               GRENADES, ALL TYPES..          32,623          32,623
    027               SIGNALS, ALL TYPES...          21,510          21,510
    028               SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES          12,168          12,168
                      MISCELLANEOUS
    030               AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL            4,085           4,085
                       TYPES.
    032               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             16,074          16,074
                       MILLION (AMMO).
    033               AMMUNITION PECULIAR             3,283           3,283
                       EQUIPMENT.
    034               FIRST DESTINATION              18,677          18,677
                       TRANSPORTATION
                       (AMMO).
    035               CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES.             102             102
                      PRODUCTION BASE
                       SUPPORT
    036               INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES         640,160         640,160
    037               CONVENTIONAL                  135,649         132,749
                       MUNITIONS
                       DEMILITARIZATION.
                          Excessive Demil..                         [-2,900]
    038               ARMS INITIATIVE......           4,140           4,140
                           TOTAL                  2,702,640       2,708,783
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, ARMY.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       ARMY
                      TACTICAL VEHICLES
    001               SEMITRAILERS,                  26,132          26,132
                       FLATBED:.
    002               SEMITRAILERS, TANKERS          59,602          59,602
    003               HI MOB MULTI-PURP               5,265           5,265
                       WHLD VEH (HMMWV).
    004               GROUND MOBILITY                34,407          46,607
                       VEHICLES (GMV).
                          Infantry squad                            [12,200]
                          vehicles.
    006               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL          653,223         533,879
                       VEHICLE FAMILY OF
                       VEHICL.
                          Program decrease.                       [-119,344]
    007               TRUCK, DUMP, 20T               19,086          34,086
                       (CCE).
                          Heavy Dump Truck.                         [15,000]
    008               FAMILY OF MEDIUM              133,924         133,924
                       TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
    009               FAMILY OF COLD                 72,760          72,760
                       WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
                       VEHICLE (C.
    010               FIRETRUCKS &                   36,726          36,726
                       ASSOCIATED
                       FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
    011               FAMILY OF HEAVY                98,906          98,906
                       TACTICAL VEHICLES
                       (FHTV).
    012               PLS ESP..............          80,256          80,256
    013               HVY EXPANDED MOBILE               949             949
                       TACTICAL TRUCK EXT
                       SERV.
    014               TACTICAL WHEELED                2,747           2,747
                       VEHICLE PROTECTION
                       KITS.
    015               MODIFICATION OF IN            169,726         219,726
                       SVC EQUIP.
                          HMMWV ABS/ESC....                         [50,000]
                      NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
    016               PASSENGER CARRYING              3,875           3,875
                       VEHICLES.

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    017               NONTACTICAL VEHICLES,          10,792          10,792
                       OTHER.
                      COMM--JOINT
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    018               SIGNAL MODERNIZATION          127,479         127,479
                       PROGRAM.
    019               TACTICAL NETWORK              280,798         280,798
                       TECHNOLOGY MOD IN
                       SVC.
    021               JCSE EQUIPMENT                  5,504           5,504
                       (USRDECOM).
                      COMM--SATELLITE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    024               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE             87,058          87,058
                       WIDEBAND SATCOM
                       SYSTEMS.
    025               TRANSPORTABLE                  34,939          34,939
                       TACTICAL COMMAND
                       COMMUNICATIONS.
    026               SHF TERM.............          43,897          43,897
    027               ASSURED POSITIONING,          235,272         235,272
                       NAVIGATION AND
                       TIMING.
    028               EHF SATELLITE                  16,028          16,028
                       COMMUNICATION.
    030               GLOBAL BRDCST SVC--               534             534
                       GBS.
                      COMM--C3 SYSTEM
    032               COE TACTICAL SERVER            61,772          61,772
                       INFRASTRUCTURE (TSI).
                      COMM--COMBAT
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    033               HANDHELD MANPACK              704,118         684,618
                       SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
                          Program decrease.                        [-19,500]
    034               ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS.         104,320         104,320
    036               UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE          20,445          20,445
    037               COTS COMMUNICATIONS           489,754         489,754
                       EQUIPMENT.
    039               ARMY COMMUNICATIONS &          60,611          60,611
                       ELECTRONICS.
                      COMM--INTELLIGENCE
                       COMM
    040               CI AUTOMATION                  15,512          15,512
                       ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
    042               MULTI-DOMAIN                  163,077         163,077
                       INTELLIGENCE.
                      INFORMATION SECURITY
    043               INFORMATION SYSTEM                337             337
                       SECURITY PROGRAM-
                       ISSP.
    044               COMMUNICATIONS                157,400         157,400
                       SECURITY (COMSEC).
    047               BIOMETRIC ENABLING                 45              45
                       CAPABILITY (BEC).
                      COMM--LONG HAUL
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    049               BASE SUPPORT                   26,446          26,446
                       COMMUNICATIONS.
                      COMM--BASE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    050               INFORMATION SYSTEMS..          75,505          60,505
                          Execution delays.                        [-15,000]
    051               EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT           15,956          15,956
                       MODERNIZATION
                       PROGRAM.
    052               INSTALLATION INFO             150,779         150,779
                       INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
                       PROGRAM.
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
                       REL ACT (TIARA)
    056               JTT/CIBS-M...........           9,221           9,221
    057               TERRESTRIAL LAYER              96,925          88,412
                       SYSTEMS (TLS).
                          Terrestrial Layer                         [-8,513]
                          System Brigade
                          Combat Team
                          realignment.
    059               DCGS-A-INTEL.........           4,122           4,122
    061               TROJAN...............          39,344          39,344
    062               MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP             6,541          13,541
                       (INTEL SPT).
                          Prophet Enhanced                           [7,000]
                          Signals
                          Processing kits.
    063               CI AND HUMINT                   3,899           3,899
                       INTELLIGENCE
                       (HUMINT) CAPABILIT.
    064               BIOMETRIC TACTICAL              2,089           2,089
                       COLLECTION DEVICES.
                      ELECT EQUIP--
                       ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                       (EW)
    065               EW PLANNING &                  26,327           5,049
                       MANAGEMENT TOOLS
                       (EWPMT).
                          Award                                    [-21,278]
                          cancellation.
    066               AIR VIGILANCE (AV)...           9,956           9,956
    067               MULTI-FUNCTION                 17,004          17,004
                       ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                       (MFEW) SYST.
    068               FAMILY OF PERSISTENT           13,225          13,225
                       SURVEILLANCE CAP..
    069               COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/           20,951          20,951
                       SECURITY
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
    070               CI MODERNIZATION.....             260             260
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
                       SURV. (TAC SURV)
    071               SENTINEL MODS........         180,253         180,253
    072               NIGHT VISION DEVICES.         377,443         367,443
                          Integrated Visual                        [-10,000]
                          Augmentation
                          System.
    073               SMALL TACTICAL                 10,864          10,864
                       OPTICAL RIFLE
                       MOUNTED MLRF.
    074               INDIRECT FIRE                  63,122          63,122
                       PROTECTION FAMILY OF
                       SYSTEMS.
    075               FAMILY OF WEAPON              207,352         164,980
                       SIGHTS (FWS).
                          Program                                  [-42,372]
                          termination: FWS-
                          CS.
    076               ENHANCED PORTABLE               2,971           2,971
                       INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
                       FUZE SE.
    077               FORWARD LOOKING                68,504          68,504
                       INFRARED (IFLIR).
    078               COUNTER SMALL                 280,086         280,086
                       UNMANNED AERIAL
                       SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
    079               JOINT BATTLE COMMAND--        184,610         174,110
                       PLATFORM (JBC-P).
                          Program decrease.                        [-10,500]

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    080               JOINT EFFECTS                   9,345           9,345
                       TARGETING SYSTEM
                       (JETS).
    081               COMPUTER BALLISTICS:            2,966           2,966
                       LHMBC XM32.
    082               MORTAR FIRE CONTROL             4,660           4,660
                       SYSTEM.
    083               MORTAR FIRE CONTROL             6,098           6,098
                       SYSTEMS
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    084               COUNTERFIRE RADARS...          21,250          21,250
                      ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
                       C2 SYSTEMS
    085               ARMY COMMAND POST              20,039          15,039
                       INTEGRATED
                       INFRASTRUCTURE (.
                          Carryover........                         [-5,000]
    086               FIRE SUPPORT C2                16,240          16,240
                       FAMILY.
    087               AIR & MSL DEFENSE              80,011          80,011
                       PLANNING & CONTROL
                       SYS.
    088               IAMD BATTLE COMMAND           403,028         403,028
                       SYSTEM.
    089               AIAMD FAMILY OF                 2,756           2,756
                       SYSTEMS (FOS)
                       COMPONENTS.
    090               LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE             5,360           5,360
                       SUPPORT (LCSS).
    091               NETWORK MANAGEMENT             48,994          48,994
                       INITIALIZATION AND
                       SERVICE.
    092               GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT           4,103           4,103
                       SYSTEM-ARMY (GCSS-A).
    093               INTEGRATED PERSONNEL            6,512           6,512
                       AND PAY SYSTEM-ARMY
                       (IPP.
    094               MOD OF IN-SVC                   5,017           5,017
                       EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
                      ELECT EQUIP--
                       AUTOMATION
    095               ARMY TRAINING                  10,065          10,065
                       MODERNIZATION.
    096               AUTOMATED DATA                 78,613          78,613
                       PROCESSING EQUIP.
    097               ACCESSIONS                      1,303           1,303
                       INFORMATION
                       ENVIRONMENT (AIE).
    099               HIGH PERF COMPUTING            76,327          76,327
                       MOD PGM (HPCMP).
    100               CONTRACT WRITING                1,667           1,667
                       SYSTEM.
    101               CSS COMMUNICATIONS...          60,850          60,850
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    102A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..           1,817           1,817
                      CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
                       EQUIPMENT
    104               BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS           32,879          32,879
                       (BDS).
    105               CBRN DEFENSE.........          57,408          57,408
                      BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
    107               TACTICAL BRIDGE,               97,231          97,231
                       FLOAT-RIBBON.
                      ENGINEER (NON-
                       CONSTRUCTION)
                       EQUIPMENT
    111               ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE          62,469          66,469
                       SYSTEMS.
                          Silent Tactical                            [4,000]
                          Energy Enhanced
                          Dismount (STEED).
    112               RENDER SAFE SETS KITS          16,440          16,440
                       OUTFITS.
    113               FAMILY OF BOATS AND             1,922           1,922
                       MOTORS.
                      COMBAT SERVICE
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    114               HEATERS AND ECU'S....          14,355          14,355
    115               PERSONNEL RECOVERY              6,503           6,503
                       SUPPORT SYSTEM
                       (PRSS).
    116               GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM         141,613         141,613
    117               MOBILE SOLDIER POWER.          23,129          23,129
    118               FORCE PROVIDER.......           9,569           9,569
    119               CARGO AERIAL DEL &             46,312          46,312
                       PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
                       SYSTEM.
    120               FAMILY OF ENGR COMBAT           9,217           9,217
                       AND CONSTRUCTION
                       SETS.
                      PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
    122               QUALITY SURVEILLANCE            2,879           2,879
                       EQUIPMENT.
    123               DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS,          57,050          57,050
                       PETROLEUM & WATER.
                      MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
    124               COMBAT SUPPORT                 72,157          72,157
                       MEDICAL.
                      MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
    125               MOBILE MAINTENANCE             26,271          26,271
                       EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
                      CONSTRUCTION
                       EQUIPMENT
    127               ALL TERRAIN CRANES...             114          10,114
                          Family of All                             [10,000]
                          Terrain Cranes
                          Type I.
    128               HIGH MOBILITY                  31,663          31,663
                       ENGINEER EXCAVATOR
                       (HMEE).
    130               CONST EQUIP ESP......           8,925           8,925
                      RAIL FLOAT
                       CONTAINERIZATION
                       EQUIPMENT
    131               ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP..          55,459          55,459
    132               MANEUVER SUPPORT               66,634          66,634
                       VESSEL (MSV).
    133               ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M          20,036          20,036
                       (FLOAT/RAIL).
                      GENERATORS
    134               GENERATORS AND                 81,540          81,540
                       ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
    135               TACTICAL ELECTRIC              12,051          12,051
                       POWER
                       RECAPITALIZATION.
                      MATERIAL HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    136               FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS..           7,849           7,849
                      TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    137               COMBAT TRAINING                40,686          40,686
                       CENTERS SUPPORT.

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    138               TRAINING DEVICES,             174,890         174,890
                       NONSYSTEM.
    139               SYNTHETIC TRAINING            218,183         207,747
                       ENVIRONMENT (STE).
                          Synthetic                                [-10,436]
                          Training
                          Environment.
    140               GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN           10,172          10,172
                       SUPPORT OF ARMY
                       TRAINING.
                      TEST MEASURE AND DIG
                       EQUIPMENT (TMD)
    141               INTEGRATED FAMILY OF           48,329          48,329
                       TEST EQUIPMENT
                       (IFTE).
    142               TEST EQUIPMENT                 46,128          46,128
                       MODERNIZATION
                       (TEMOD).
                      OTHER SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    143               PHYSICAL SECURITY             138,459         138,459
                       SYSTEMS (OPA3).
    144               BASE LEVEL COMMON              29,968          29,968
                       EQUIPMENT.
    145               MODIFICATION OF IN-            42,487          42,487
                       SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
                       3).
    146               BUILDING, PRE-FAB,             26,980          26,980
                       RELOCATABLE.
    147               SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR          90,705          90,705
                       TEST AND EVALUATION.
                      OPA2
    149               INITIAL SPARES--C&E..           9,810           9,810
                           TOTAL OTHER            8,616,524       8,452,781
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           ARMY.

                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      COMBAT AIRCRAFT
    001               F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER)            28,554          28,554
                       HORNET.
    002               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER        1,895,033       1,847,872
                       CV.
                          Excess cost                              [-47,161]
                          growth.
    003               JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER          196,634         196,634
                       CV AP.
    004               JSF STOVL............       2,078,225       2,018,480
                          Excess cost                              [-59,745]
                          growth.
    005               JSF STOVL AP.........         169,389         169,389
    006               CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)..       2,068,657       2,068,657
    007               CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)           422,972         422,972
                       AP.
    008               V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)...          60,175          60,175
    009               H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/            8,701           8,701
                       AH-1Z).
    010               P-8A POSEIDON........          12,424          12,424
    011               E-2D ADV HAWKEYE.....         197,669         102,522
                          Production line                          [-95,147]
                          shutdown early to
                          need.
                      TRAINER AIRCRAFT
    012               MULTI-ENGINE TRAINING         301,303         301,303
                       SYSTEM (METS).
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    014               KC-130J..............          33,406         233,406
                          USN Reserve KC-                          [200,000]
                          130J
                          recapitalization
                          program.
    016               MQ-4 TRITON..........         159,226         159,226
    020               MQ-25................         501,683         501,683
    021               MQ-25 AP.............          51,344          51,344
    022               MARINE GROUP 5 UAS...          19,081          19,081
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       AIRCRAFT
    023               F-18 A-D UNIQUE......          92,765          92,765
    024               F-18E/F AND EA-18G            566,727         566,727
                       MODERNIZATION AND
                       SUSTAINM.
    025               MARINE GROUP 5 UAS            112,672         112,672
                       SERIES.
    026               AEA SYSTEMS..........          17,460          17,460
    027               AV-8 SERIES..........           3,584           3,584
    028               INFRARED SEARCH AND           146,876         146,876
                       TRACK (IRST).
    029               ADVERSARY............          49,724          49,724
    030               F-18 SERIES..........         680,613         667,373
                          Avionics                                  [-7,882]
                          obsolescence
                          excess growth.
                          HDVR 8-Kit unit                           [-5,358]
                          cost growth.
    031               H-53 SERIES..........         107,247         102,939
                          Other support                             [-4,308]
                          costs excess
                          growth.
    032               MH-60 SERIES.........         108,072         108,072
    033               H-1 SERIES...........         153,006         153,006
    035               E-2 SERIES...........         148,060         148,060
    036               TRAINER A/C SERIES...          12,415          12,415
    037               C-130 SERIES.........         188,119         188,119
    038               FEWSG................             663             663
    039               CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C            13,162          13,162
                       SERIES.
    040               E-6 SERIES...........         142,368         142,368
    041               EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS          69,495          69,495
                       SERIES.
    042               T-45 SERIES..........         158,800         158,800
    043               POWER PLANT CHANGES..          16,806          16,806
    044               JPATS SERIES.........          24,157          24,157

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    045               AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT           3,964           3,964
                       MODS.
    046               COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT.          52,791          52,791
    047               COMMON AVIONICS               139,113         139,113
                       CHANGES.
    048               COMMON DEFENSIVE               10,687          10,687
                       WEAPON SYSTEM.
    049               ID SYSTEMS...........           7,020           7,020
    050               P-8 SERIES...........         307,202         307,202
    051               MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION          25,597          25,597
    053               V-22 (TILT/ROTOR              235,062         295,062
                       ACFT) OSPREY.
                          Safety                                    [60,000]
                          Enhancements.
    054               NEXT GENERATION               453,226         453,226
                       JAMMER (NGJ).
    055               F-35 STOVL SERIES....         282,987         257,073
                          Early to need....                        [-25,914]
    056               F-35 CV SERIES.......         183,924         165,105
                          Early to need....                        [-18,819]
    057               QRC..................          26,957          26,957
    058               MQ-4 SERIES..........         122,044          88,098
                          Installation                             [-33,946]
                          costs excess
                          growth.
                      AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    063               SPARES AND REPAIR           2,094,242       2,094,242
                       PARTS.
                      AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
                       EQUIP & FACILITIES
    064               COMMON GROUND                 572,806         572,806
                       EQUIPMENT.
    065               AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL           105,634         105,634
                       FACILITIES.
    066               WAR CONSUMABLES......          43,604          43,604
    067               OTHER PRODUCTION               73,307          73,307
                       CHARGES.
    068               SPECIAL SUPPORT               456,816         456,816
                       EQUIPMENT.
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT        16,214,250      16,175,970
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       MISSILES
    002               TRIDENT II MODS......       1,793,867       1,793,867
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    003               MISSILE INDUSTRIAL              8,133           8,133
                       FACILITIES.
                      STRATEGIC MISSILES
    004               TOMAHAWK.............          32,677          32,677
                      TACTICAL MISSILES
    005               AMRAAM...............         279,626         279,626
    006               SIDEWINDER...........          86,023          86,023
    007               STANDARD MISSILE.....         627,386         627,386
    008               STANDARD MISSILE AP..         127,830         127,830
    009               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB            76,108          76,108
                       II.
    010               RAM..................         141,021         141,021
    011               JOINT AIR GROUND               76,838          76,838
                       MISSILE (JAGM).
    013               AERIAL TARGETS.......         182,463         182,463
    014               OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT           3,411           3,411
    015               LRASM................         326,435         326,435
    016               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE           24,882          90,982
                       (NSM).
                          NSM production                            [66,100]
                          increase (+21).
    017               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE            4,412           4,412
                       (NSM) AP.
                      MODIFICATION OF
                       MISSILES
    018               TOMAHAWK MODS........         317,839         317,839
    019               ESSM.................         652,391         634,391
                          Program delay....                        [-18,000]
    020               AARGM-ER.............         213,988         213,988
    021               AARGM-ER AP..........          34,604          34,604
    022               STANDARD MISSILES              75,667          72,042
                       MODS.
                          Carryover........                         [-3,625]
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
                       FACILITIES
    023               WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL              1,490           1,490
                       FACILITIES.
                      ORDNANCE SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    026               ORDNANCE SUPPORT              351,488         351,488
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      TORPEDOES AND RELATED
                       EQUIP
    027               SSTD.................           4,317           4,317
    028               MK-48 TORPEDO........         333,147         333,147
    029               ASW TARGETS..........          30,476          30,476
                      MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
                       RELATED EQUIP
    030               MK-54 TORPEDO MODS...         106,249         156,249
                          Mk54 production                           [50,000]
                          increase.

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    031               MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP            17,363          17,363
                       MODS.
    032               MARITIME MINES.......         100,065         100,065
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    033               TORPEDO SUPPORT               151,809         151,809
                       EQUIPMENT.
    034               ASW RANGE SUPPORT....           4,039           4,039
                      DESTINATION
                       TRANSPORTATION
    035               FIRST DESTINATION               5,669           5,669
                       TRANSPORTATION.
                      GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
    036               SMALL ARMS AND                 12,513          12,513
                       WEAPONS.
                      MODIFICATION OF GUNS
                       AND GUN MOUNTS
    037               CIWS MODS............           4,266           4,266
    038               COAST GUARD WEAPONS..          54,794          54,794
    039               GUN MOUNT MODS.......          82,246          82,246
    040               LCS MODULE WEAPONS...           2,463           2,463
    041               AIRBORNE MINE                  11,635          11,635
                       NEUTRALIZATION
                       SYSTEMS.
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    043               SPARES AND REPAIR             240,697         240,697
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL WEAPONS          6,600,327       6,694,802
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
                       MARINE CORPS
                      NAVY AMMUNITION
    001               GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS          33,161          33,161
    002               JDAM.................          75,134          73,109
                          Excess to need...                         [-2,025]
    003               AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL          58,197          58,197
                       TYPES.
    004               MACHINE GUN                    12,501          12,501
                       AMMUNITION.
    005               PRACTICE BOMBS.......          56,745          52,237
                          Q1300 LGTR unit                           [-4,508]
                          cost growth.
    006               CARTRIDGES & CART              73,782          73,782
                       ACTUATED DEVICES.
    007               AIR EXPENDABLE                 75,416          75,416
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
    008               JATOS................           7,407           7,407
    009               5 INCH/54 GUN                  29,990          23,990
                       AMMUNITION.
                          Underexecution...                         [-6,000]
    010               INTERMEDIATE CALIBER           40,089          40,089
                       GUN AMMUNITION.
    011               OTHER SHIP GUN                 41,223          41,223
                       AMMUNITION.
    012               SMALL ARMS & LANDING           47,269          47,269
                       PARTY AMMO.
    013               PYROTECHNIC AND                 9,703           9,703
                       DEMOLITION.
    015               AMMUNITION LESS THAN            1,703           1,703
                       $5 MILLION.
    016               EXPEDITIONARY                 588,005         527,255
                       LOITERING MUNITIONS.
                          Contract                                 [-60,750]
                          execution.
                      MARINE CORPS
                       AMMUNITION
    017               MORTARS..............         127,726         127,726
    018               DIRECT SUPPORT                 43,769          41,889
                       MUNITIONS.
                          Excess to need...                         [-1,880]
    019               INFANTRY WEAPONS              266,277         266,277
                       AMMUNITION.
    020               COMBAT SUPPORT                 21,726          21,726
                       MUNITIONS.
    021               AMMO MODERNIZATION...          18,211          18,211
    022               ARTILLERY MUNITIONS..         114,684         114,684
    023               ITEMS LESS THAN $5              5,165           5,165
                       MILLION.
                           TOTAL                  1,747,883       1,672,720
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, NAVY
                           AND MARINE CORPS.

                      SHIPBUILDING AND
                       CONVERSION, NAVY
                      FLEET BALLISTIC
                       MISSILE SHIPS
    001               COLUMBIA CLASS              3,341,235       3,341,235
                       SUBMARINE.
    002               COLUMBIA CLASS              6,215,939       6,215,939
                       SUBMARINE AP.
                      OTHER WARSHIPS
    003               CARRIER REPLACEMENT         1,186,873       1,123,124
                       PROGRAM.
                          Rephasing of                             [-63,749]
                          incremental
                          funding.
    004               CVN-81...............         721,045         721,045
    005               VIRGINIA CLASS              3,615,904       3,972,904
                       SUBMARINE.
                          Program increase:                        [357,000]
                          Submarine class
                          material second
                          ship set.
    006               VIRGINIA CLASS              3,720,303       3,720,303
                       SUBMARINE AP.
    007               CVN REFUELING               1,061,143         811,143
                       OVERHAULS.
                          CVN refueling                           [-250,000]
                          complex overhaul
                          reduction.
    009               DDG 1000.............          61,100          61,100

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    010               DDG-51...............       4,725,819       5,425,819
                          3rd DDG in FY25..                        [700,000]
    010A              DDG-51...............         759,563         759,563
    010A              DDG-51...............         923,808         923,808
    011               DDG-51 AP............          41,724          83,224
                          3rd DDG Advance                           [41,500]
                          Procurement for
                          FY26.
    013               FFG-FRIGATE..........       1,170,442          50,000
                          Program delay....                     [-1,170,442]
                          Small surface                             [50,000]
                          combatant
                          shipyard
                          infrastructure
                          and workforce
                          development.
                      AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
    014               LPD FLIGHT II........       1,561,963       1,231,963
                          LPD-33 program                          [-330,000]
                          decrease.
    015               LPD FLIGHT II AP.....                         525,000
                          LPD-34 AP........                        [250,000]
                          LPD-35 AP........                        [275,000]
    019               LHA REPLACEMENT AP...          61,118         561,000
                          LHA-10 AP........                        [499,882]
    021               MEDIUM LANDING SHIP..         268,068         253,068
                          Medium Landing                          [-238,000]
                          Ship lead ship
                          reduction.
                          Nondevelopmental                         [223,000]
                          LSM.
                      AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
                       AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
                       COST
    027               OUTFITTING...........         674,600         605,753
                          Early to need....                        [-68,847]
    029               SERVICE CRAFT........          11,426          41,426
                          Additional YRBM..                         [30,000]
    030               AUXILIARY PERSONNEL            76,168          76,168
                       LIGHTER.
    031               LCAC SLEP............          45,087          45,087
    032               AUXILIARY VESSELS             204,939         204,939
                       (USED SEALIFT).
    033               COMPLETION OF PY            1,930,024       1,990,024
                       SHIPBUILDING
                       PROGRAMS.
                          Program increase:                         [60,000]
                          T-ATS Navajo-
                          class ships.
                           TOTAL                 32,378,291      32,743,635
                           SHIPBUILDING AND
                           CONVERSION, NAVY.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       NAVY
                      SHIP PROPULSION
                       EQUIPMENT
    001               SURFACE POWER                  20,840          20,840
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      GENERATORS
    002               SURFACE COMBATANT              82,937          82,937
                       HM&E.
                      NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
    003               OTHER NAVIGATION              102,288         102,288
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      OTHER SHIPBOARD
                       EQUIPMENT
    004               SUB PERISCOPE,                294,625         294,625
                       IMAGING AND SUPT
                       EQUIP PROG.
    005               DDG MOD..............         861,066         809,984
                          Excessive cost                           [-51,082]
                          growth.
    006               FIREFIGHTING                   38,521          38,521
                       EQUIPMENT.
    007               COMMAND AND CONTROL             2,402           2,402
                       SWITCHBOARD.
    008               LHA/LHD MIDLIFE......          81,602          81,602
    009               LCC 19/20 EXTENDED              7,352           7,352
                       SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
    010               POLLUTION CONTROL              23,440          23,440
                       EQUIPMENT.
    011               SUBMARINE SUPPORT             293,766         293,766
                       EQUIPMENT.
    012               VIRGINIA CLASS                 43,565          43,565
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
    013               LCS CLASS SUPPORT               7,318           7,318
                       EQUIPMENT.
    014               SUBMARINE BATTERIES..          30,470          30,470
    015               LPD CLASS SUPPORT              38,115          38,115
                       EQUIPMENT.
    016               DDG 1000 CLASS                407,468         365,872
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
                          Excessive cost                           [-41,596]
                          growth.
    017               STRATEGIC PLATFORM             53,931          53,931
                       SUPPORT EQUIP.
    018               DSSP EQUIPMENT.......           4,586           4,586
    020               LCAC.................          11,013          11,013
    021               UNDERWATER EOD                 16,650          16,650
                       EQUIPMENT.
    022               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             66,351          66,351
                       MILLION.
    023               CHEMICAL WARFARE                3,254           3,254
                       DETECTORS.
                      REACTOR PLANT
                       EQUIPMENT
    024               SHIP MAINTENANCE,           2,392,190       2,392,190
                       REPAIR AND
                       MODERNIZATION.
    026               REACTOR COMPONENTS...         445,974         445,974
                      OCEAN ENGINEERING
    027               DIVING AND SALVAGE             17,499          17,499
                       EQUIPMENT.

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                      SMALL BOATS
    028               STANDARD BOATS.......         400,892         332,642
                          Additional 40-                            [12,000]
                          foot patrol boats.
                          Insufficient                             [-80,250]
                          justification.
                      PRODUCTION FACILITIES
                       EQUIPMENT
    029               OPERATING FORCES IPE.         237,036         239,804
                          Excessive cost                           [-14,732]
                          growth.
                          INDOPACOM Mission                         [17,500]
                          Network--INDOPACO
                          M UPL.
                      OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
    030               LCS COMMON MISSION             56,105          56,105
                       MODULES EQUIPMENT.
    031               LCS MCM MISSION               118,247          98,247
                       MODULES.
                          Insufficient                             [-20,000]
                          justification.
    033               LCS SUW MISSION                11,101          11,101
                       MODULES.
    034               LCS IN-SERVICE                205,571         188,254
                       MODERNIZATION.
                          Insufficient                             [-17,317]
                          justification.
    035               SMALL & MEDIUM UUV...          48,780          54,280
                          Accelerate Subsea                          [5,500]
                          and Seabed
                          Warfare (SSW)
                          ROV--Navy UFR.
                      LOGISTIC SUPPORT
    036               LSD MIDLIFE &                  56,667          56,667
                       MODERNIZATION.
                      SHIP SONARS
    037               SPQ-9B RADAR.........           7,402           7,402
    038               AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW            134,637         134,637
                       COMBAT SYSTEM.
    039               SSN ACOUSTIC                  502,115         487,115
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Excessive cost                           [-15,000]
                          growth.
    040               UNDERSEA WARFARE               16,731          16,731
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
                      ASW ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    041               SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC             55,484          55,484
                       WARFARE SYSTEM.
    042               SSTD.................           9,647           9,647
    043               FIXED SURVEILLANCE            405,854         428,854
                       SYSTEM.
                          Persistent                                [23,000]
                          Targeting for
                          Undersea.
    044               SURTASS..............          45,975          45,975
                      ELECTRONIC WARFARE
                       EQUIPMENT
    045               AN/SLQ-32............         184,349         184,349
                      RECONNAISSANCE
                       EQUIPMENT
    046               SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT.         362,099         362,099
    047               AUTOMATED                       4,680           4,680
                       IDENTIFICATION
                       SYSTEM (AIS).
                      OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    048               COOPERATIVE                    26,644          26,644
                       ENGAGEMENT
                       CAPABILITY.
    049               NAVAL TACTICAL                 13,614          13,614
                       COMMAND SUPPORT
                       SYSTEM (NTCSS).
    050               ATDLS................          68,458          68,458
    051               NAVY COMMAND AND                3,645           3,645
                       CONTROL SYSTEM
                       (NCCS).
    052               MINESWEEPING SYSTEM            16,812          16,812
                       REPLACEMENT.
    053               NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS          41,458          41,458
                       (SPACE).
    054               AMERICAN FORCES RADIO           3,803           3,803
                       AND TV SERVICE.
                      AVIATION ELECTRONIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    056               ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT.          90,586          90,586
    057               AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT.          75,508          75,508
    058               ID SYSTEMS...........          59,602          59,602
    059               JOINT PRECISION                 7,287           7,287
                       APPROACH AND LANDING
                       SYSTEM (.
    060               NAVAL MISSION                  46,106          42,326
                       PLANNING SYSTEMS.
                          Excessive cost                            [-3,780]
                          growth.
                      OTHER SHORE
                       ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
    061               MARITIME INTEGRATED             7,809           7,809
                       BROADCAST SYSTEM.
    062               TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I            65,113          65,113
                       SYSTEMS.
    063               DCGS-N...............          16,946          16,946
    064               CANES................         440,207         440,207
    065               RADIAC...............          38,688          38,688
    066               CANES-INTELL.........          50,654          50,654
    067               GPETE................          32,005          32,005
    068               MASF.................          24,361          24,361
    069               INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM             6,709           6,709
                       TEST FACILITY.
    070               EMI CONTROL                     4,081           4,081
                       INSTRUMENTATION.
    072               IN-SERVICE RADARS AND         228,910         228,910
                       SENSORS.
                      SHIPBOARD
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    073               BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL         104,119         104,119
                       NETWORK.
    074               SHIPBOARD TACTICAL             24,602          24,602
                       COMMUNICATIONS.

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    075               SHIP COMMUNICATIONS           103,546         103,546
                       AUTOMATION.
    076               COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS            9,209           9,209
                       UNDER $5M.
                      SUBMARINE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    077               SUBMARINE BROADCAST           136,846         129,467
                       SUPPORT.
                          Excessive cost                            [-7,379]
                          growth.
    078               SUBMARINE                      68,334          68,334
                       COMMUNICATION
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      SATELLITE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    079               SATELLITE                      59,745          59,745
                       COMMUNICATIONS
                       SYSTEMS.
    080               NAVY MULTIBAND                163,071         163,071
                       TERMINAL (NMT).
                      SHORE COMMUNICATIONS
    081               JOINT COMMUNICATIONS            4,551           4,551
                       SUPPORT ELEMENT
                       (JCSE).
                      CRYPTOGRAPHIC
                       EQUIPMENT
    082               INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY         162,008         162,008
                       PROGRAM (ISSP).
    083               MIO INTEL                       1,100           1,100
                       EXPLOITATION TEAM.
                      CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
    084               CRYPTOLOGIC                    15,506          15,506
                       COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
                      OTHER ELECTRONIC
                       SUPPORT
    095               COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT          58,213          58,213
                      SONOBUOYS
    097               SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES.         323,441         348,441
                          Additional                                [25,000]
                          Sonobouys.
                      AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    098               MINOTAUR.............           5,431           5,431
    099               WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT         138,062         138,062
                       EQUIPMENT.
    100               AIRCRAFT SUPPORT              121,108         121,108
                       EQUIPMENT.
    101               ADVANCED ARRESTING              2,244           2,244
                       GEAR (AAG).
    102               ELECTROMAGNETIC                14,702          14,702
                       AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
                       SYSTEM (EMALS.
    103               METEOROLOGICAL                 17,982          17,982
                       EQUIPMENT.
    104               AIRBORNE MCM.........          10,643          10,643
    106               AVIATION SUPPORT              110,993         110,993
                       EQUIPMENT.
    107               UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER            130,050         130,050
                       AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
                       CNTRL.
                      SHIP GUN SYSTEM
                       EQUIPMENT
    109               SHIP GUN SYSTEMS                6,416           6,416
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
                       EQUIPMENT
    110               HARPOON SUPPORT                   226             226
                       EQUIPMENT.
    111               SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT          381,473         376,830
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Excessive cost                            [-4,643]
                          growth.
    112               TOMAHAWK SUPPORT               98,921          98,921
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    113               STRATEGIC MISSILE             325,236         325,236
                       SYSTEMS EQUIP.
                      ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    114               SSN COMBAT CONTROL            157,609         157,609
                       SYSTEMS.
    115               ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT          25,362          25,362
                      OTHER ORDNANCE
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    116               EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE             26,725          26,725
                       DISPOSAL EQUIP.
    117               DIRECTED ENERGY                 3,817           3,817
                       SYSTEMS.
    118               ITEMS LESS THAN $5              3,193           3,193
                       MILLION.
                      OTHER EXPENDABLE
                       ORDNANCE
    119               ANTI-SHIP MISSILE              95,557          89,894
                       DECOY SYSTEM.
                          Excessive cost                            [-5,663]
                          growth.
    120               SUBMARINE TRAINING             80,248          80,248
                       DEVICE MODS.
    121               SURFACE TRAINING              179,974         179,974
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      CIVIL ENGINEERING
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    122               PASSENGER CARRYING              3,751           3,751
                       VEHICLES.
    123               GENERAL PURPOSE                 5,795           5,795
                       TRUCKS.
    124               CONSTRUCTION &                 80,260          80,260
                       MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
    125               FIRE FIGHTING                  26,199          26,199
                       EQUIPMENT.
    126               TACTICAL VEHICLES....          50,878          50,878
    127               AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT.           6,454           6,454
    128               POLLUTION CONTROL               3,924           3,924
                       EQUIPMENT.
    129               ITEMS LESS THAN $5            103,014         103,014
                       MILLION.
    130               PHYSICAL SECURITY               1,301           1,301
                       VEHICLES.
                      SUPPLY SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    131               SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.....          56,585          56,585
    132               FIRST DESTINATION               5,863           5,863
                       TRANSPORTATION.
    133               SPECIAL PURPOSE               954,467         892,335
                       SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
                          Classified                               [-62,132]
                          adjustment.

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                      TRAINING DEVICES
    134               TRAINING SUPPORT                5,341           5,341
                       EQUIPMENT.
    135               TRAINING AND                   75,626          75,626
                       EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
                      COMMAND SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    136               COMMAND SUPPORT                29,698          29,698
                       EQUIPMENT.
    137               MEDICAL SUPPORT                10,122          10,122
                       EQUIPMENT.
    139               NAVAL MIP SUPPORT               6,590           6,590
                       EQUIPMENT.
    140               OPERATING FORCES               17,056          17,056
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
    141               C4ISR EQUIPMENT......          33,606          33,606
    142               ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT          47,499          47,499
                       EQUIPMENT.
    143               PHYSICAL SECURITY             129,484         129,484
                       EQUIPMENT.
    144               ENTERPRISE                     42,026          42,026
                       INFORMATION
                       TECHNOLOGY.
                      OTHER
    149               NEXT GENERATION               130,100         130,100
                       ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
    150               CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES           2,195           2,195
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    151A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..          16,134          16,134
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    152               SPARES AND REPAIR             705,144         705,144
                       PARTS.
    153               VIRGINIA CLASS (VACL)         578,277         578,277
                       SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL OTHER           15,877,253      15,636,679
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           NAVY.

                      PROCUREMENT, MARINE
                       CORPS
                      TRACKED COMBAT
                       VEHICLES
    001               AAV7A1 PIP...........           2,773           2,773
    002               AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT             810,276         810,276
                       VEHICLE FAMILY OF
                       VEHICLES.
    003               LAV PIP..............             761             761
                      ARTILLERY AND OTHER
                       WEAPONS
    004               155MM LIGHTWEIGHT               1,823           1,823
                       TOWED HOWITZER.
    005               ARTILLERY WEAPONS             139,477         139,477
                       SYSTEM.
    006               WEAPONS AND COMBAT             18,481          18,481
                       VEHICLES UNDER $5
                       MILLION.
                      GUIDED MISSILES
    007               TOMAHAWK.............         115,232         115,232
    008               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE          144,682         144,682
                       (NSM).
    009               NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE           30,087          30,087
                       (NSM) AP.
    010               GROUND BASED AIR              369,296         364,296
                       DEFENSE.
                          Excessive missile                         [-5,000]
                          costs.
    011               ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-            61,563          60,665
                       JAVELIN.
                          Guided missiles                             [-898]
                          unit cost growth.
    012               FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR               9,521           9,521
                       WEAPON SYSTEMS
                       (FOAAWS).
    013               ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-             1,868           1,868
                       TOW.
    014               GUIDED MLRS ROCKET              1,584           1,584
                       (GMLRS).
                      COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEMS
    015               COMMON AVIATION                84,764          84,764
                       COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEM (C.
                      REPAIR AND TEST
                       EQUIPMENT
    016               REPAIR AND TEST                71,023          71,023
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
    017               MODIFICATION KITS....           1,559           1,559
                      COMMAND AND CONTROL
                       SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
    018               ITEMS UNDER $5                221,212         221,212
                       MILLION (COMM &
                       ELEC).
    019               AIR OPERATIONS C2              20,385          20,385
                       SYSTEMS.
                      RADAR + EQUIPMENT
                       (NON-TEL)
    020               GROUND/AIR TASK                71,941          71,941
                       ORIENTED RADAR (G/
                       ATOR).
                      INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
                       (NON-TEL)
    021               ELECTRO MAGNETIC              182,465               0
                       SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
                       (EMSO).
                          Marine Corps                            [-182,465]
                          realignment.
    022               GCSS-MC..............           3,282           3,282
    023               FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM..          56,710          56,710
    024               INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT          128,804         106,919
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Excess Advanced                          [-21,885]
                          Signals Processor.
    026               UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS           59,077          59,077
                       (INTEL).
    027               DCGS-MC..............          81,507          81,507
    028               UAS PAYLOADS.........          17,232          17,232
                      OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
                       TEL)
    031               EXPEDITIONARY SUPPORT          15,042          15,042
                       EQUIPMENT.
    032               MARINE CORPS                  283,983         268,583
                       ENTERPRISE NETWORK
                       (MCEN).
                          Expansion of                               [5,000]
                          secure 5G Open
                          RAN.

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                          Network Transport                        [-20,400]
                          Excess Growth.
    033               COMMON COMPUTER                25,793          21,598
                       RESOURCES.
                          Prior year                                [-4,195]
                          underexecution.
    034               COMMAND POST SYSTEMS.          59,113          59,113
    035               RADIO SYSTEMS........         258,818         245,320
                          MCMP RIT                                 [-13,498]
                          Dismounted Radio
                          contract award
                          delay.
    036               COMM SWITCHING &               39,390          39,390
                       CONTROL SYSTEMS.
    037               COMM & ELEC                    21,015          21,015
                       INFRASTRUCTURE
                       SUPPORT.
    038               CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES          19,245          19,245
    040               UNMANNED                       16,305          16,305
                       EXPEDITIONARY
                       SYSTEMS.
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    041A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..           3,266           3,266
                      ADMINISTRATIVE
                       VEHICLES
    042               COMMERCIAL CARGO               26,800          26,800
                       VEHICLES.
                      TACTICAL VEHICLES
    043               MOTOR TRANSPORT                17,304          17,304
                       MODIFICATIONS.
    044               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL          340,542         324,058
                       VEHICLE.
                          Contract savings.                        [-16,484]
    045               TRAILERS.............          27,440          27,440
                      ENGINEER AND OTHER
                       EQUIPMENT
    046               TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS          29,252          25,114
                          Unjustified                               [-4,138]
                          request.
    047               POWER EQUIPMENT                23,411          23,411
                       ASSORTED.
    048               AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT             11,366          11,366
                       EQUIPMENT.
    049               EOD SYSTEMS..........          30,166          30,166
                      MATERIALS HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    050               PHYSICAL SECURITY              56,749          48,657
                       EQUIPMENT.
                          Prior year                                [-8,092]
                          underexecution.
                      GENERAL PROPERTY
    051               FIELD MEDICAL                  23,651          23,651
                       EQUIPMENT.
    052               TRAINING DEVICES.....         105,448          97,577
                          FoFTS-Next MCTIS-                         [-7,871]
                          V training system
                          previously funded.
    053               FAMILY OF                      29,168          29,168
                       CONSTRUCTION
                       EQUIPMENT.
    054               ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL           17,954          17,954
                       VEHICLE (ULTV).
                      OTHER SUPPORT
    055               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             26,508          26,508
                       MILLION.
                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    056               SPARES AND REPAIR              28,749          28,749
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL                  4,243,863       3,963,937
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           MARINE CORPS.

                      AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
    001               B-21 RAIDER..........       1,956,668       1,956,668
    002               B-21 RAIDER AP.......         721,600         721,600
                      TACTICAL FORCES
    003               F-35.................       4,474,156       4,128,859
                          Excess cost                             [-345,297]
                          growth.
    004               F-35 AP..............         482,584         482,584
    005               F-15EX...............       1,808,472       2,408,472
                          Procure 6 x F-15                         [600,000]
                          EX Aircraft--NGB
                          UFR.
                      TACTICAL AIRLIFT
    007               KC-46A MDAP..........       2,854,748       2,695,728
                          Excessive cost                          [-159,020]
                          growth.
                      OTHER AIRLIFT
    008               C-130J...............           2,405         422,405
                          2 additional                             [220,000]
                          aircraft.
                          Additional LC-                           [200,000]
                          130J.
                      UPT TRAINERS
    010               ADVANCED PILOT                235,207         235,207
                       TRAINING T-7A.
                      HELICOPTERS
    011               MH-139A..............         294,095         294,095
    012               COMBAT RESCUE                 162,685         147,685
                       HELICOPTER.
                          Program decrease.                        [-15,000]
                      MISSION SUPPORT
                       AIRCRAFT
    013               C-40 FLEET EXPANSION.         328,689         210,000
                          Two additional C-                        [200,000]
                          40B aircraft for
                          the Air National
                          Guard.
                          Unjustified                             [-318,689]
                          request.

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    014               CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C.           3,086          15,000
                          Aircraft increase                         [11,914]
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    016               TARGET DRONES........          37,581          37,581
    017               ULTRA................          35,274          35,274
    021               RQ-20B PUMA..........          11,283          11,283
                      STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
    022               B-2A.................          63,932          63,932
    023               B-1B.................          13,406          13,406
    024               B-52.................         194,832         175,692
                          B-52 modification                          [4,500]
                          to nuclear-
                          capable.
                          B-52 radar                               [-23,640]
                          modernization
                          reduction.
    025               LARGE AIRCRAFT                 52,117          52,117
                       INFRARED
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
                      TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
    027               E-11 BACN/HAG........          82,939          82,939
    028               F-15.................          45,829         172,127
                          Prevent                                  [126,298]
                          retirement of F-
                          15Es.
    029               F-16.................         217,235         217,235
    030               F-22A................         861,125         861,125
    031               F-35 MODIFICATIONS...         549,657         549,657
    032               F-15 EPAW............         271,970         254,915
                          Installation                              [-9,024]
                          excess to need.
                          Reduce carryover.                         [-8,031]
    033               KC-46A MDAP..........          24,954          24,954
                      AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
    034               C-5..................          45,445          45,445
    035               C-17A................         103,306         113,306
                          Mobility                                  [10,000]
                          connectivity.
    036               C-32A................           6,422           6,422
    037               C-37A................           9,146           9,146
                      TRAINER AIRCRAFT
    038               GLIDER MODS..........           2,679           2,679
    039               T-6..................         130,281         130,281
    040               T-1..................           2,205           2,205
    041               T-38.................         115,486         115,486
                      OTHER AIRCRAFT
    043               U-2 MODS.............          69,806          69,806
    047               VC-25A MOD...........          11,388          11,388
    048               C-40.................           7,114           7,114
    049               C-130................         102,519         102,519
    050               C-130J MODS..........         206,904         206,904
    051               C-135................         146,564         141,093
                          COMM2 crypto                              [-1,177]
                          unjustified PSC
                          OGC growth.
                          MUOS radios                               [-4,294]
                          unjustified
                          support cost
                          growth.
    052               COMPASS CALL.........          94,654          94,654
    054               RC-135...............         222,966         222,966
    055               E-3..................          68,192          68,192
    055A              E-7..................                         400,000
                          E-7 acceleration.                        [400,000]
    056               E-4..................          28,728          28,728
    057               H-1..................           2,097           2,097
    058               MH-139A MOD..........           5,010           5,010
    059               H-60.................           2,035           2,035
    060               HH60W MODIFICATIONS..          28,911          28,911
    062               HC/MC-130                     213,284         208,461
                       MODIFICATIONS.
                          Support costs                             [-4,823]
                          excess growth.
    063               OTHER AIRCRAFT.......          55,122          55,122
    064               OTHER AIRCRAFT AP....           5,216           5,216
    065               MQ-9 MODS............          12,351          12,351
    066               SENIOR LEADER C3               25,001          25,001
                       SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
    067               CV-22 MODS...........          42,795          42,795
                      AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    068               INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR         936,212       1,103,531
                       PARTS.
                          C-40 Fleet                               [-10,000]
                          Expansion
                          reductions.
                          Fighter Force Re-                        [108,319]
                          Optimization
                          (+208 PMAI a/c)--
                          AF UFR.
                          Program increase:                         [69,000]
                          F-100 ANG engines
                          for F-16.
                      COMMON SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT

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    069               AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT          162,813         198,694
                       SUPPORT EQUIP.
                          Fighter Force Re-                         [35,881]
                          Optimization
                          (+208 PMAI a/c)--
                          AF UFR.
                      POST PRODUCTION
                       SUPPORT
    070               OTHER PRODUCTION               15,031          15,031
                       CHARGES.
    072               B-2A.................           1,885           1,885
    073               B-2B.................          15,709          15,709
    076               CV-22 POST PRODUCTION          12,025          12,025
                       SUPPORT.
    079               F-16.................          11,501          11,501
    080               F-16.................             867             867
    082               HC/MC-130                      18,604          18,604
                       MODIFICATIONS.
                      INDUSTRIAL
                       PREPAREDNESS
    085               INDUSTRIAL                     20,004          20,004
                       RESPONSIVENESS.
                      WAR CONSUMABLES
    086               WAR CONSUMABLES......          25,908          25,908
                      OTHER PRODUCTION
                       CHARGES
    087               OTHER PRODUCTION            1,006,272       1,504,872
                       CHARGES.
                          Classified                               [498,600]
                          adjustment.
    092               F-15EX...............          40,084          40,084
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    092A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..          16,359          16,359
                           TOTAL AIRCRAFT        19,835,430      21,420,947
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      MISSILE REPLACEMENT
                       EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
    001               MISSILE REPLACEMENT            37,333          37,333
                       EQ-BALLISTIC.
                      BALLISTIC MISSILES
    003               MK21A REENTRY VEHICLE          26,156          26,156
                      STRATEGIC
    004               LONG RANGE STAND-OFF           70,335          70,335
                       WEAPON.
    005               LONG RANGE STAND-OFF          140,000         140,000
                       WEAPON AP.
                      TACTICAL
    006               REPLAC EQUIP & WAR              6,533           6,533
                       CONSUMABLES.
    007               JOINT AIR-SURFACE             825,051         825,051
                       STANDOFF MISSILE.
    009               JOINT STRIKE MISSILE.         165,909         165,909
    010               LRASM0...............         354,100         354,100
    012               SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X)..         107,101         107,101
    013               AMRAAM...............         447,373         447,373
    016               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB..          42,257          42,257
    017               SMALL DIAMETER BOMB           328,382         324,910
                       II.
                          Unjustified                               [-3,472]
                          growth.
    018               STAND-IN ATTACK               173,421         173,421
                       WEAPON (SIAW).
                      INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
    019               INDUSTRIAL                        913             913
                       PREPAREDNESS/POL
                       PREVENTION.
                      CLASS IV
    020               ICBM FUZE MOD........         104,039         104,039
    021               ICBM FUZE MOD AP.....          40,336          40,336
    022               MM III MODIFICATIONS.          24,212          24,212
    023               AIR LAUNCH CRUISE              34,019          34,019
                       MISSILE (ALCM).
                      MISSILE SPARES AND
                       REPAIR PARTS
    024               MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS           6,956           6,956
                       (INITIAL).
    025               MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS         103,543         103,543
                       (REPLEN).
                      SPECIAL PROGRAMS
    028               SPECIAL UPDATE                628,436         628,436
                       PROGRAMS.
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    028A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..         707,204         658,204
                          Classified                               [-49,000]
                          adjustment.
                           TOTAL MISSILE          4,373,609       4,321,137
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT OF
                       AMMUNITION, AIR
                       FORCE
                      CARTRIDGES
    002               CARTRIDGES...........         123,034         116,703
                          Program reduction                         [-6,331]
                      BOMBS
    003               GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS         144,725         134,725
                          Program reduction                        [-10,000]
    004               MASSIVE ORDNANCE                8,566           8,566
                       PENETRATOR (MOP).
    005               JOINT DIRECT ATTACK           125,268         125,268
                       MUNITION.

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    007               B61-12 TRAINER.......          11,665          11,665
                      OTHER ITEMS
    008               CAD/PAD..............          40,487          40,487
    009               EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE              7,076           7,076
                       DISPOSAL (EOD).
    010               SPARES AND REPAIR                 617             617
                       PARTS.
    011               FIRST DESTINATION               2,894           2,894
                       TRANSPORTATION.
    012               ITEMS LESS THAN                 5,399           5,399
                       $5,000,000.
                      FLARES
    013               EXPENDABLE                     99,769          95,241
                       COUNTERMEASURES.
                          Unjustified                               [-4,528]
                          growth.
                      FUZES
    014               FUZES................         114,664         114,664
                      SMALL ARMS
    015               SMALL ARMS...........          25,311          25,311
                           TOTAL                    709,475         688,616
                           PROCUREMENT OF
                           AMMUNITION, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT, SPACE
                       FORCE
                      SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
    001               AF SATELLITE COMM              65,656          65,656
                       SYSTEM.
    003               COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.           4,277           4,277
    004               FAMILY OF BEYOND LINE-         17,264          17,264
                       OF-SIGHT TERMINALS.
    005               FABT FORCE ELEMENT            234,655         234,655
                       TERMINAL.
    006               WIDEBAND GAPFILLER             10,020          10,020
                       SATELLITES(SPACE).
    007               GENERAL INFORMATION             2,189           2,189
                       TECH--SPACE.
    008               GPSIII FOLLOW ON.....         647,165         323,565
                          Early to need....                       [-323,600]
    009               GPS III SPACE SEGMENT          68,205          68,205
    010               GLOBAL POSTIONING                 835             835
                       (SPACE).
    014               SPACEBORNE EQUIP               83,829          83,829
                       (COMSEC).
    015               MILSATCOM............          37,684          37,684
    017               SPECIAL SPACE                 658,007         658,007
                       ACTIVITIES.
    018               MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE          51,601          51,601
                       SYSTEM.
    019               NATIONAL SECURITY           1,847,486       1,702,428
                       SPACE LAUNCH.
                          Acquisition                              [-13,500]
                          strategy savings.
                          NSSL program                            [-131,558]
                          savings.
    021               PTES HUB.............          56,148          56,148
    023               SPACE DEVELOPMENT             357,178         357,178
                       AGENCY LAUNCH.
    024               SPACE MODS...........          48,152          48,152
    025               SPACELIFT RANGE                63,798          63,798
                       SYSTEM SPACE.
                      SPARES
    026               SPARES AND REPAIR                 722             722
                       PARTS.
                      PASSENGER CARRYING
                       VEHICLES
    027               USSF REPLACEMENT                4,919           4,919
                       VEHICLES.
                      SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
    028               POWER CONDITIONING              3,189           3,189
                       EQUIPMENT.
                           TOTAL                  4,262,979       3,794,321
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           SPACE FORCE.

                      OTHER PROCUREMENT,
                       AIR FORCE
                      PASSENGER CARRYING
                       VEHICLES
    001               PASSENGER CARRYING              6,802           6,802
                       VEHICLES.
                      CARGO AND UTILITY
                       VEHICLES
    002               MEDIUM TACTICAL                 4,526           4,526
                       VEHICLE.
    003               CAP VEHICLES.........           1,151           1,151
    004               CARGO AND UTILITY              41,605          41,605
                       VEHICLES.
                      SPECIAL PURPOSE
                       VEHICLES
    005               JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL           69,546          69,546
                       VEHICLE.
    006               SECURITY AND TACTICAL             438             438
                       VEHICLES.
    007               SPECIAL PURPOSE                99,057          99,057
                       VEHICLES.
                      FIRE FIGHTING
                       EQUIPMENT
    008               FIRE FIGHTING/CRASH            57,234          57,234
                       RESCUE VEHICLES.
                      MATERIALS HANDLING
                       EQUIPMENT
    009               MATERIALS HANDLING             22,949          22,949
                       VEHICLES.
                      BASE MAINTENANCE
                       SUPPORT
    010               RUNWAY SNOW REMOV AND           7,476           7,476
                       CLEANING EQU.
    011               BASE MAINTENANCE               91,001          91,001
                       SUPPORT VEHICLES.
                      COMM SECURITY
                       EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)

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    012               COMSEC EQUIPMENT.....          63,233          63,233
    013               STRATEGIC                     328,667         323,667
                       MICROELECTRONIC
                       SUPPLY SYSTEM.
                          Program decrease.                         [-5,000]
                      INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
    014               INTERNATIONAL INTEL             5,616           5,616
                       TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
    015               INTELLIGENCE TRAINING           5,146           5,146
                       EQUIPMENT.
    016               INTELLIGENCE COMM              36,449          36,449
                       EQUIPMENT.
                      ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
    017               AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL &          45,820          45,820
                       LANDING SYS.
    018               NATIONAL AIRSPACE              13,443          13,443
                       SYSTEM.
    019               BATTLE CONTROL                 22,764          22,764
                       SYSTEM--FIXED.
    020               THEATER AIR CONTROL            73,412          73,412
                       SYS IMPROVEMEN.
    021               3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG-         96,022          96,022
                       RANGE RADAR.
    022               WEATHER OBSERVATION            31,056          31,056
                       FORECAST.
    023               STRATEGIC COMMAND AND          49,991          49,991
                       CONTROL.
    024               CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN               8,897           8,897
                       COMPLEX.
    025               MISSION PLANNING               18,474          18,474
                       SYSTEMS.
    027               STRATEGIC MISSION               7,376           7,376
                       PLANNING & EXECUTION
                       SYSTEM.
                      SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
                       PROJECTS
    028               GENERAL INFORMATION           161,928         161,928
                       TECHNOLOGY.
    029               AF GLOBAL COMMAND &             1,946           1,946
                       CONTROL SYS.
    030               BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE                5               5
                       CONTROL NODE (BACN).
    031               MOBILITY COMMAND AND           11,435          11,435
                       CONTROL.
    032               AIR FORCE PHYSICAL            254,106         304,106
                       SECURITY SYSTEM.
                          Counter uncrewed                          [50,000]
                          systems for
                          Africa Command.
    033               COMBAT TRAINING               290,877         298,377
                       RANGES.
                          Infrastructure                             [7,500]
                          and
                          communications
                          upgrades.
    034               MINIMUM ESSENTIAL              60,639          60,639
                       EMERGENCY COMM N.
    035               WIDE AREA                      13,945          13,945
                       SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
    036               C3 COUNTERMEASURES...         100,594         100,594
    037               DEFENSE ENTERPRISE              1,236           1,236
                       ACCOUNTING & MGT SYS.
    039               THEATER BATTLE MGT C2             433             433
                       SYSTEM.
    040               AIR & SPACE                    21,175          21,175
                       OPERATIONS CENTER
                       (AOC).
                      AIR FORCE
                       COMMUNICATIONS
    041               BASE INFORMATION              201,670         201,670
                       TRANSPT INFRAST
                       (BITI) WIRED.
    042               AFNET................          69,807          69,807
    043               JOINT COMMUNICATIONS            5,821           5,821
                       SUPPORT ELEMENT
                       (JCSE).
    044               USCENTCOM............          19,498          19,498
    045               USSTRATCOM...........           4,797           4,797
    046               USSPACECOM...........          79,783          79,783
                      ORGANIZATION AND BASE
    047               TACTICAL C-E                  139,153         139,153
                       EQUIPMENT.
    048               COMBAT SURVIVOR                 2,222           2,222
                       EVADER LOCATER.
    049               RADIO EQUIPMENT......          53,568          53,568
    050               BASE COMM                      60,744          60,744
                       INFRASTRUCTURE.
                      MODIFICATIONS
    051               COMM ELECT MODS......          73,147          73,147
                      PERSONAL SAFETY &
                       RESCUE EQUIP
    052               PERSONAL SAFETY AND           109,562         109,562
                       RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
                      DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
                       HANDLING EQ
    053               POWER CONDITIONING             13,443          13,443
                       EQUIPMENT.
    054               MECHANIZED MATERIAL            20,459          20,459
                       HANDLING EQUIP.
                      BASE SUPPORT
                       EQUIPMENT
    055               BASE PROCURED                  79,854          79,854
                       EQUIPMENT.
    056               ENGINEERING AND EOD           203,531         203,531
                       EQUIPMENT.
    057               MOBILITY EQUIPMENT...         112,280         112,280
    058               FUELS SUPPORT                  24,563          24,563
                       EQUIPMENT (FSE).
    059               BASE MAINTENANCE AND           54,455          58,205
                       SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
                          Fighter Force Re-                          [3,750]
                          Optimization
                          (+208 PMAI a/c)--
                          AF UFR.
                      SPECIAL SUPPORT
                       PROJECTS
    061               DARP RC135...........          29,524          29,524
    062               DCGS-AF..............          59,504          59,504
    064               SPECIAL UPDATE              1,269,904       1,397,304
                       PROGRAM.
                          Classified                               [127,400]
                          adjustment.
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    064A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..      25,476,312      25,048,079
                          Classified                              [-428,233]
                          adjustment.

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                      SPARES AND REPAIR
                       PARTS
    065               SPARES AND REPAIR               1,056           1,056
                       PARTS (CYBER).
    066               SPARES AND REPAIR               7,637           7,637
                       PARTS.
                           TOTAL OTHER           30,298,764      30,054,181
                           PROCUREMENT, AIR
                           FORCE.

                      PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
                       WIDE
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD
    001               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DPAA             518             518
    002               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD.         184,095         184,095
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
    007               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS.             374             374
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
    008               INFORMATION SYSTEMS            25,392          25,392
                       SECURITY.
    009               TELEPORT PROGRAM.....          27,451          25,848
                          Teleport excess                           [-1,603]
                          growth.
    011               ITEMS LESS THAN $5             25,499          25,499
                       MILLION.
    012               DEFENSE INFORMATION            68,786          68,786
                       SYSTEM NETWORK.
    013               WHITE HOUSE                   116,320         116,320
                       COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
    014               SENIOR LEADERSHIP              54,278          54,278
                       ENTERPRISE.
    015               JOINT REGIONAL                 17,213          14,710
                       SECURITY STACKS
                       (JRSS).
                          Program decrease.                         [-2,503]
    016               JOINT SERVICE                  50,462          61,462
                       PROVIDER.
                          OSD requested                             [11,000]
                          transfer from
                          RDTE,DW line 94.
    017               FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK          24,482          24,482
                       OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
    024               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......          53,777          53,777
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DCSA
    025               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......           2,191           2,191
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
    026               MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS.          16,345          16,345
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       AGENCY
    027               THAAD................         246,995         246,995
    028               GROUND BASED                   20,796          20,796
                       MIDCOURSE.
    029               AEGIS BMD............          85,000         335,000
                          Restore SM-3 IB                          [250,000]
                          production.
    030               BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS.          57,130         230,800
                          AN/TPY-2 Antenna                         [176,100]
                          Equipment Unit
                          (AEU)--MDA UFR.
                          Unjustified                               [-2,430]
                          growth.
    031               SM-3 IIAS............         406,370         471,370
                          Expand SM-3 IIA                           [65,000]
                          production
                          capacity to 36/yr.
    032               ARROW 3 UPPER TIER             50,000          50,000
                       SYSTEMS.
    033               SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC          40,000          40,000
                       MISSILE DEFENSE
                       (SRBMD).
    034               DEFENSE OF GUAM                22,602          22,602
                       PROCUREMENT.
    036               IRON DOME............         110,000         110,000
    037               AEGIS BMD HARDWARE             32,040          32,040
                       AND SOFTWARE.
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
    038               PERSONNEL                       3,717           3,717
                       ADMINISTRATION.
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       DEFENSE THREAT
                       REDUCTION AGENCY
    041               VEHICLES.............           2,754           2,754
    042               OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT           8,783           8,783
    043               DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES           3,429           3,429
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       DODEA
    044               AUTOMATION/                     1,360           1,360
                       EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
                       & LOGISTICS.
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       DMACT
    045               MAJOR EQUIPMENT......           7,332           7,332
                      MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
                       USCYBERCOM
    046               CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS          69,066          69,066
                      CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
    046A              CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..         599,781         593,331
                          Classified                                [-6,450]
                          adjustment.
                      AVIATION PROGRAMS
    047               ARMED OVERWATCH/              335,487         315,487
                       TARGETING.
                          Program decrease -                       [-20,000]
                           armed overwatch.
    048               MANNED ISR...........           2,500           2,500
    049               MC-12................             400             400
    050               ROTARY WING UPGRADES          220,301         243,074
                       AND SUSTAINMENT.

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                          MH-60M OCONUS                             [22,773]
                          aircraft loss
                          mods and MEP--
                          SOCOM UFR.
    051               UNMANNED ISR.........          41,717          37,817
                          Long endurance                            [-3,900]
                          aircraft contract
                          delay.
    052               NON-STANDARD AVIATION           7,942           7,942
    053               U-28.................           5,259           5,259
    054               MH-47 CHINOOK........         157,413         147,265
                          MH-47 unjustified                        [-10,148]
                          GFE cost growth.
    055               CV-22 MODIFICATION...          49,403          49,403
    056               MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL           19,123          19,123
                       VEHICLE.
    057               PRECISION STRIKE               69,917          69,917
                       PACKAGE.
    058               AC/MC-130J...........         300,892         299,818
                          Program decrease -                        [-1,074]
                           SOF Common TFITA
                          SKR.
                      SHIPBUILDING
    060               UNDERWATER SYSTEMS...          63,850          70,850
                          Deep Submergence                           [7,000]
                          Collective
                          Propulsion.
                      AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
    061               ORDNANCE ITEMS                139,078         139,078
                       <$5M.
                      OTHER PROCUREMENT
                       PROGRAMS
    062               INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.         205,814         205,814
    063               DISTRIBUTED COMMON              3,918           3,918
                       GROUND/SURFACE
                       SYSTEMS.
    064               OTHER ITEMS <$5M..          79,015          79,015
    065               COMBATANT CRAFT                66,455          73,455
                       SYSTEMS.
                          Combatant Craft                            [7,000]
                          Assault.
    066               SPECIAL PROGRAMS.....          20,822          20,822
    067               TACTICAL VEHICLES....          53,016          53,016
    068               WARRIOR SYSTEMS               358,257         420,107
                       <$5M.
                          Blast Exposure                             [7,350]
                          Monitoring (BEMO)
                          Systems
                          Acceleration.
                          Counter Uncrewed                          [44,500]
                          Systems--SOCOM
                          UFR.
                          On The Move                               [10,000]
                          Satellite
                          Communication
                          Terminals.
    069               COMBAT MISSION                  4,988           4,988
                       REQUIREMENTS.
    070               OPERATIONAL                    23,715          23,715
                       ENHANCEMENTS
                       INTELLIGENCE.
    071               OPERATIONAL                   317,092         327,837
                       ENHANCEMENTS.
                          Loitering                                 [10,745]
                          Munition
                          Accelerated
                          Fielding and
                          Reliability
                          Testing
                          Acceleration--SOC
                          OM UFR.
                      CBDP
    072               CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL           215,038         189,523
                       SITUATIONAL
                       AWARENESS.
                          Program decrease -                       [-25,515]
                           execution risk.
    073               CB PROTECTION &               211,001         211,001
                       HAZARD MITIGATION.
                           TOTAL                  5,406,751       5,944,596
                           PROCUREMENT,
                           DEFENSE-WIDE.

                           TOTAL                166,377,384     167,849,488
                           PROCUREMENT.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         FY 2025        Conference
      Line             Program Element                          Item                     Request        Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                                  EVAL, ARMY
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102A                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         310,191         311,191
             ..................................  Modeling and simulation                                     [1,000]
                                                  environments for weapons system
                                                  innovation.
       002   0601103A                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          78,166          78,166
       003   0601104A                            UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH           109,726         110,726
                                                  CENTERS.
             ..................................  Biotechnology Advancements........                          [1,000]

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       004   0601121A                            CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH                 5,525           5,525
                                                  ALLIANCE.
       005   0601601A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                 10,309          10,309
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH...........         513,917         515,917
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       006   0602002A                            ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND                    8,032           8,032
                                                  DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
       007   0602134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT ADVANCED           6,163           6,163
                                                  STUDIES.
       008   0602141A                            LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY..............          96,094         107,094
             ..................................  Advanced materials and                                      [6,000]
                                                  manufacturing for hypersonic
                                                  systems.
             ..................................  Advanced Materials and                                      [2,500]
                                                  Manufacturing for Modernization.
             ..................................  Assured AI-based autonomous rescue                          [2,500]
                                                  missions.
       010   0602143A                            SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY......         102,236         114,736
             ..................................  Advanced textiles for extreme                               [3,000]
                                                  environments.
             ..................................  Critical hybrid advanced materials                          [2,000]
                                                  processing.
             ..................................  Pathfinder Air Assault program....                          [2,500]
             ..................................  Pathfinder Airborne program.......                          [5,000]
       011   0602144A                            GROUND TECHNOLOGY.................          66,707          78,207
             ..................................  Accelerated carbonization soil                              [4,000]
                                                  stabilization.
             ..................................  Engineered Roadway Repair                                   [2,500]
                                                  Materials for Effective Maneuver
                                                  of Military Assets.
             ..................................  Isostatic Advanced Armor                                    [5,000]
                                                  Production.
       012   0602145A                            NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE             149,108         158,108
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Systems Engineering for Autonomous                          [9,000]
                                                  Ground Vehicles.
       013   0602146A                            NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............          84,576          86,576
             ..................................  Man-portable doppler radar........                          [2,000]
       014   0602147A                            LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES                  32,089          67,089
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Advanced Manufacturing of                                   [8,500]
                                                  Energetic Materials.
             ..................................  Biosynthesizing critical chemicals                         [12,500]
             ..................................  Low-Cost Missile Systems                                   [10,000]
                                                  Development.
             ..................................  Spectrum Dominance with                                     [4,000]
                                                  Distributed Apertures.
       015   0602148A                            FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY...          52,685          55,185
             ..................................  High density eVTOL power source                             [2,500]
                                                  development.
       016   0602150A                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY          39,188          41,188
             ..................................  Counter-uncrewed aerial systems                             [2,000]
                                                  research.
       017   0602180A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                 20,319          20,319
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
       018   0602181A                            ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE APPLIED              12,269          12,269
                                                  RESEARCH.
       019   0602182A                            C3I APPLIED RESEARCH..............          25,839          25,839
       020   0602183A                            AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH.....          53,206          53,206
       021   0602184A                            SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH..........          21,069          21,069
       022   0602213A                            C3I APPLIED CYBER.................          28,656          28,656
       023   0602386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--               11,780          11,780
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
       025   0602785A                            MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING                 19,795          19,795
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       026   0602787A                            MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................          68,481          68,481
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          35,766          35,766
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH.........         934,058       1,019,558
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       027   0603002A                            MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.......           3,112          11,112
             ..................................  Hearing protection communications.                          [8,000]
       028   0603007A                            MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING            16,716          16,716
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       029   0603025A                            ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND                   14,608          14,608
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
       030   0603040A                            ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND                 18,263          28,263
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
                                                  TECHNOLOGIES.

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             ..................................  Distributed AI fusion for                                  [10,000]
                                                  attritable uncrewed systems.
       031   0603041A                            ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED             23,722          23,722
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       032   0603042A                            C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...........          22,814          22,814
       033   0603043A                            AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..          17,076          17,076
       034   0603044A                            SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.......          10,133          10,133
       035   0603116A                            LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.....          33,969          36,469
             ..................................  Hypersonics test range............                          [2,500]
       037   0603118A                            SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED                  94,899          94,899
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       038   0603119A                            GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........          45,880          52,380
             ..................................  Design and manufacturing of                                 [2,000]
                                                  advanced composites.
             ..................................  Rapid entry and sustainment for                             [2,500]
                                                  the Arctic.
             ..................................  Renewable electric vehicle                                  [2,000]
                                                  charging stations.
       039   0603134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT                   21,398          21,398
                                                  SIMULATION.
       040   0603386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--               36,360          36,360
                                                  ADVANCED RESEARCH.
       041   0603457A                            C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT....          19,616          19,616
       042   0603461A                            HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING                 239,597         247,597
                                                  MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
             ..................................  High performance computing                                  [8,000]
                                                  modernization program.
       043   0603462A                            NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE             175,198         182,198
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Silent Watch HTPEM Fuel Cell......                          [5,000]
             ..................................  Silicone anode battery testing....                          [2,000]
       044   0603463A                            NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...          94,424          94,424
       045   0603464A                            LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES                 164,943         169,943
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Low-Cost Rocket Propulsion for                              [2,000]
                                                  Affordable Mass on Tgt.
             ..................................  Virtual Integrated Testbed and Lab                          [3,000]
                                                  for Trusted AI.
       046   0603465A                            FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED              140,578         140,578
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       047   0603466A                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED            28,333          41,333
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Counter drone munitions...........                          [7,000]
             ..................................  Distributed Gain 300-KW Laser                               [3,000]
                                                  Weapon System.
             ..................................  RAPID C-sUAS Missile..............                          [3,000]
       049   0603920A                            HUMANITARIAN DEMINING.............           9,272           9,272
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............         155,526         155,526
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY             1,386,437       1,446,437
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       051   0603305A                            ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS                 13,031          16,031
                                                  INTEGRATION.
             ..................................  Artificial Intelligence Decision                            [3,000]
                                                  Aids for All Domain Operations.
       052   0603308A                            ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION....          19,659          19,659
       054   0603619A                            LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV           58,617          66,617
                                                  DEV.
             ..................................  Autonomous landmine detection.....                          [8,000]
       055   0603639A                            TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION         116,027         133,427
             ..................................  Assured Precision Weapons and                              [14,900]
                                                  Munitions.
             ..................................  Large caliber automated ammunition                          [2,500]
                                                  resupply.
       056   0603645A                            ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV           23,235          28,235
                                                  DEV.
             ..................................  360 Helmet Mounted Display for the                          [5,000]
                                                  Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
       057   0603747A                            SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY.           4,059           4,059
       058   0603766A                            TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE            90,265          90,265
                                                  SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
       059   0603774A                            NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED               64,113          64,113
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.

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       060   0603779A                            ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY--          34,091          39,091
                                                  DEM/VAL.
             ..................................  Demonstration of high-pressure                              [5,000]
                                                  waterjet cut and capture system
                                                  to demilitarize underwater
                                                  munitions.
       061   0603790A                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           4,184           4,184
       062   0603801A                            AVIATION--ADV DEV.................           6,591           6,591
       063   0603804A                            LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT--          12,445          12,445
                                                  ADV DEV.
       064   0603807A                            MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV..........             582             582
       065   0603827A                            SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED                   24,284          24,284
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       066   0604017A                            ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT..............           3,039           3,039
       067   0604019A                            EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE              102,589          88,509
                                                  (EMAM).
             ..................................  MDACS delayed new start...........                        [-14,080]
       068   0604020A                            CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM (CFT)                 63,831          63,831
                                                  ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT &
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       069   0604035A                            LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE             21,935          21,935
                                                  CAPABILITY.
       070   0604036A                            MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS)         239,135         239,135
                                                  ADV DEV.
       071   0604037A                            TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS              4,317           4,317
                                                  NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
       072   0604100A                            ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES..........          11,234          11,234
       073   0604101A                            SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE                1,800           1,800
                                                  (SUAV) (6.4).
       074   0604103A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE PLANNING AND              2,004           2,004
                                                  MANAGEMENT TOOL (EWPMT).
       075   0604113A                            FUTURE TACTICAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT          127,870         127,870
                                                  SYSTEM (FTUAS).
       076   0604114A                            LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE             149,463         127,428
                                                  (LTAMD) SENSOR.
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                        [-22,035]
       077   0604115A                            TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES.         252,000         252,000
       078   0604117A                            MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE          315,772         284,542
                                                  (M-SHORAD).
             ..................................  Excessive Contractor Logistics                            [-15,230]
                                                  Support Growth Inc 2.
             ..................................  Systems Development Cost Growth                           [-16,000]
                                                  Inc 3.
       080   0604120A                            ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION             24,168          24,168
                                                  AND TIMING (PNT).
       081   0604121A                            SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT             136,029         134,029
                                                  REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-2,000]
       082   0604134A                            COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT                   17,341          17,341
                                                  DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
                                                  DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
       085   0604386A                            BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--DEM/           20,862          20,862
                                                  VAL.
       086   0604403A                            FUTURE INTERCEPTOR................           8,058           8,058
       088   0604531A                            COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            59,983          79,983
                                                  SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  NGCM R&D acceleration (+1yr)......                         [20,000]
       090   0604541A                            UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT.........          31,837          31,837
       091   0305251A                            CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND             2,270           2,270
                                                  FORCE SUPPORT.
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............         277,181         277,181
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT              2,343,901       2,332,956
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       092   0604201A                            AIRCRAFT AVIONICS.................           7,171          10,171
             ..................................  Virtual Modification Work Order                             [3,000]
                                                  Digital Engineering Tool.
       093   0604270A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....          35,942          35,942
       094   0604601A                            INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS..........          52,586          52,586
       095   0604604A                            MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES..........          15,088           3,565
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                        [-11,523]

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       096   0604611A                            JAVELIN...........................          10,405          10,405
       097   0604622A                            FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES.          50,011          50,011
       098   0604633A                            AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL...............             982           5,982
             ..................................  Integrated Mission Planning and                             [5,000]
                                                  Airspace Control Tools (IMPACT).
       099   0604641A                            TACTICAL UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE            92,540          92,540
                                                  (TUGV).
       100   0604642A                            LIGHT TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLES...         100,257          89,983
             ..................................  Electric Light Reconnaissance                             [-10,274]
                                                  Vehicle reduction.
       101   0604645A                            ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION               48,097          48,097
                                                  (ASM)--ENG DEV.
       102   0604710A                            NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.....          89,259          89,259
       103   0604713A                            COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND                3,286           3,286
                                                  EQUIPMENT.
       104   0604715A                            NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG            28,427          28,427
                                                  DEV.
       105   0604741A                            AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND            69,653          75,653
                                                  INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
             ..................................  Air and Missile Defense Common                              [6,000]
                                                  Operating Picture.
       106   0604742A                            CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS             30,097          30,097
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       107   0604746A                            AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT                    12,927          12,927
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       108   0604760A                            DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE                     8,914           8,914
                                                  SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
       109   0604798A                            BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND           26,352          26,352
                                                  EVALUATION.
       110   0604802A                            WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV....         242,949         242,949
       111   0604804A                            LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT--          41,829          41,829
                                                  ENG DEV.
       112   0604805A                            COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS            92,300          92,300
                                                  SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
       113   0604807A                            MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL                     7,143           7,143
                                                  BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
                                                  DEV.
       114   0604808A                            LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV.          19,134          28,634
             ..................................  Joint All Domain Testing,                                   [9,500]
                                                  Evaluation, and Training Center.
       115   0604818A                            ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL            165,229         158,479
                                                  HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
             ..................................  EACP--Slow Expenditure............                         [-6,750]
       116   0604820A                            RADAR DEVELOPMENT.................          76,090          76,090
       117   0604822A                            GENERAL FUND ENTERPRISE BUSINESS             1,995           1,995
                                                  SYSTEM (GFEBS).
       118   0604827A                            SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL..          29,132          29,132
       119   0604852A                            SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT          77,864          77,864
                                                  SYSTEMS--EMD.
       120   0604854A                            ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............          50,495          50,495
       121   0605013A                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT         120,076         110,076
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-10,000]
       122   0605018A                            INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY               126,354         126,354
                                                  SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
       123   0605030A                            JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER               20,191          20,191
                                                  (JTNC).
       124   0605031A                            JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)......          31,214          31,214
       125   0605035A                            COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES             11,691          11,691
                                                  (CIRCM).
       126   0605036A                            COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS                    7,846           7,846
                                                  DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
       127   0605038A                            NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL                  7,886           7,886
                                                  RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
                                                  SENSOR SUITE.
       128   0605041A                            DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT..           4,176           4,176
       129   0605042A                            TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS               4,288           4,288
                                                  (LOW-TIER).
       130   0605047A                            CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM...........           9,276           9,276
       132   0605051A                            AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT          38,225          38,225
       133   0605052A                            INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION                   167,912         150,912
                                                  CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
             ..................................  Carryover.........................                        [-17,000]
       134   0605053A                            GROUND ROBOTICS...................          28,378          28,378

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       135   0605054A                            EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES...         164,734         158,304
             ..................................  Delayed Expenditure Rate..........                         [-6,430]
       137   0605144A                            NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE--                2,931           2,931
                                                  MEDIUM.
       138   0605148A                            TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS            157,036         157,036
                                                  NODE (TITAN) EMD.
       140   0605205A                            SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE               37,876          37,876
                                                  (SUAV) (6.5).
       141   0605206A                            CI AND HUMINT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM-             1,296           1,296
                                                  ARMY (CIHEP-A).
       142   0605216A                            JOINT TARGETING INTEGRATED COMMAND          28,553          28,553
                                                  AND COORDINATION SUITE (JTIC2S).
       143   0605224A                            MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE.........          18,913          27,913
             ..................................  Multi-Domain Intelligence--NextGen                          [9,000]
                                                  Intel Mission Support.
       144   0605231A                            PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE (PRSM)...         184,046         184,046
       145   0605232A                            HYPERSONICS EMD...................         538,017         538,017
       146   0605233A                            ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT          32,265          32,265
                                                  (AIE).
       147   0605235A                            STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY....         182,823         182,823
       148   0605236A                            INTEGRATED TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS          23,363          23,363
       149   0605241A                            FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT       1,253,637       1,253,637
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       150   0605242A                            THEATER SIGINT SYSTEM (TSIGS).....           6,660           6,660
       151   0605244A                            JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3)..          13,565          13,565
       152   0605247A                            SPECTRUM SITUATIONAL AWARENESS               9,330           9,330
                                                  SYSTEM (S2AS).
       153   0605450A                            JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM)           3,030           3,030
       154   0605457A                            ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE            602,045         575,045
                                                  DEFENSE (AIAMD).
             ..................................  Unjustified THAAD integration.....                        [-27,000]
       155   0605531A                            COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT            59,563          64,063
                                                  SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................  Roadrunner-M--Army UFR............                          [4,500]
       157   0605625A                            MANNED GROUND VEHICLE.............         504,841         504,841
       158   0605766A                            NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION           16,565          16,565
                                                  (MIP).
       159   0605812A                            JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE                27,013          27,013
                                                  (JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
                                                  MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
                                                  (EMD).
       160   0605830A                            AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.             979             979
       161   0303032A                            TROJAN--RH12......................           3,930           3,930
       163   0304270A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....         131,096         131,096
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          83,136          83,136
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND          6,150,910       6,098,933
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       164   0604256A                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          71,298          77,298
             ..................................  Threat Counter-Artificial                                   [6,000]
                                                  Intelligence (TCAI).
       165   0604258A                            TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........          15,788          20,788
             ..................................  Replacement of Foreign Engines for                          [5,000]
                                                  Aerial Targets.
       166   0604759A                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............          78,613          78,613
       167   0605103A                            RAND ARROYO CENTER................          38,122          38,122
       168   0605301A                            ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL..............         321,755         371,755
             ..................................  USAG-Kwajalein Atoll Recap........                         [50,000]
       169   0605326A                            CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM..          86,645          86,645
       171   0605601A                            ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES...         461,085         461,085
       172   0605602A                            ARMY TECHNICAL TEST                         75,591          75,591
                                                  INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
       173   0605604A                            SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS..          37,604          37,604
       174   0605606A                            AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............           2,201           2,201
       176   0605706A                            MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS.........          27,420          27,420
       177   0605709A                            EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS.....           6,245           6,245
       178   0605712A                            SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING....          76,088          76,088
       179   0605716A                            ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............          73,220          73,220
       180   0605718A                            ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD                   11,257          11,257
                                                  COLLABORATION & INTEG.
       181   0605801A                            PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............          91,895          91,895

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       182   0605803A                            TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES..          32,385          32,385
       183   0605805A                            MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION,                  50,766          50,766
                                                  EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
       184   0605857A                            ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY             1,659           1,659
                                                  MGMT SUPPORT.
       185   0605898A                            ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS--           59,727          59,727
                                                  R&D - MHA.
       186   0606002A                            RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE             73,400          73,400
                                                  DEFENSE TEST SITE.
       187   0606003A                            COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL                 4,574           4,574
                                                  MODERNIZATION.
       188   0606942A                            ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER           10,105          10,105
                                                  VULNERABILITIES.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......       1,707,443       1,768,443
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       190   0603778A                            MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM..          14,188          14,188
       191   0605024A                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT....           7,489           7,489
       192   0607101A                            COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS                      271             271
                                                  DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
       193   0607131A                            WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT                9,363          14,363
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................  Agile manufacturing for advanced                            [5,000]
                                                  armament systems.
       194   0607136A                            BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT               25,000          25,000
                                                  PROGRAM.
       195   0607137A                            CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT                  4,816           4,816
                                                  PROGRAM.
       196   0607139A                            IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE PROGRAM...          67,029          97,029
             ..................................  Program increase..................                         [30,000]
       198   0607143A                            UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM UNIVERSAL          24,539          24,539
                                                  PRODUCTS.
       199   0607145A                            APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.........           8,243           8,243
       200   0607148A                            AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET                53,652          53,652
                                                  ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
       201   0607150A                            INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT...........           9,753           9,753
       203   0607313A                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....           5,559           5,559
       204   0607315A                            ENDURING TURBINE ENGINES AND POWER           2,620           2,620
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       206   0607665A                            FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS..............             590             590
       207   0607865A                            PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.......         168,458         168,458
       208   0203728A                            JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION              27,582          27,582
                                                  COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
       209   0203735A                            COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT                 272,926         295,926
                                                  PROGRAMS.
             ..................................  Stryker Modernization.............                         [23,000]
       210   0203743A                            155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER               55,205          47,870
                                                  IMPROVEMENTS.
             ..................................  Program rebaseline delay..........                         [-7,335]
       211   0203752A                            AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT                      142             142
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
       212   0203758A                            DIGITIZATION......................           1,562           1,562
       213   0203801A                            MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT                  1,511           1,511
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
       214   0203802A                            OTHER MISSILE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT           23,708          28,708
                                                  PROGRAMS.
             ..................................  Containerized weapon system.......                          [5,000]
       215   0205412A                            ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY--             269             269
                                                  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEV.
       216   0205778A                            GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET               20,590          20,590
                                                  SYSTEM (GMLRS).
       221   0303140A                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                15,733          15,733
                                                  PROGRAM.
       222   0303141A                            GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM......           2,566           2,566
       223   0303142A                            SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE).          26,643          26,643
       226   0305179A                            INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS)           5,701           5,701
       229   0305219A                            MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV...............           6,681           6,681
       230   0708045A                            END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS            67,187          78,187
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................  Advanced isostatic pressure armor.                          [6,000]

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             ..................................  Development and qualification of                            [5,000]
                                                  ultra high molecular weight
                                                  polyethylene fiber.
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          32,518          32,518
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM                962,094       1,028,759
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       231   0608041A                            DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE                   74,548          74,548
                                                  PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL               74,548          74,548
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST       14,073,308      14,285,551
                                                  & EVAL, ARMY.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                                  EVAL, NAVY
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601103N                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          94,259          99,259
             ..................................  Digital radar system development..                          [5,000]
       002   0601153N                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         483,914         487,914
             ..................................  Hypersonic T&E workforce                                    [4,000]
                                                  development.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH...........         578,173         587,173
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       003   0602114N                            POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH.          23,842          23,842
       004   0602123N                            FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH.         120,716         130,716
             ..................................  Intelligent Data Management for                             [5,000]
                                                  Distributed Naval Platforms.
             ..................................  Unmanned maritime systems digital                           [5,000]
                                                  manufacturing factory of the
                                                  future.
       005   0602131M                            MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE                  53,758          58,758
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Next generation lithium ion                                 [5,000]
                                                  batteries.
       006   0602235N                            COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH...          51,202          53,702
             ..................................  Embedded Systems Cyber for                                  [2,500]
                                                  Critical Naval Infrastructure.
       007   0602236N                            WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED              76,379          77,379
                                                  RESEARCH.
             ..................................  Research on foreign malign                                  [1,000]
                                                  influence operations.
       008   0602271N                            ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED             91,441          91,441
                                                  RESEARCH.
       009   0602435N                            OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT               78,930          93,930
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
             ..................................  Continuous distributed sensing                             [10,000]
                                                  systems.
             ..................................  Resilient autonomous sensing in                             [5,000]
                                                  the Arctic.
       010   0602651M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED             7,719           7,719
                                                  RESEARCH.
       011   0602747N                            UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH.          57,525          73,525
             ..................................  Academic Partnerships for undersea                          [2,500]
                                                  vehicle research.
             ..................................  Geophysical sensing and                                     [1,000]
                                                  characterization of the mine-
                                                  hunting environment.
             ..................................  Low-cost autonomous sensors for                            [10,000]
                                                  maritime dominance.
             ..................................  Undersea Research Facilities                                [2,500]
                                                  Capability.
       012   0602750N                            FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED          163,673         163,673
                                                  RESEARCH.
       013   0602782N                            MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE              31,460          32,460
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
             ..................................  Precision strike loitering                                  [1,000]
                                                  munitions.
       014   0602792N                            INNOVATIVE NAVAL PROTOTYPES (INP)          127,363         127,363
                                                  APPLIED RESEARCH.
       015   0602861N                            SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT--         90,939          90,939
                                                  ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH.........         974,947       1,025,447
             ..................................

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             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       016   0603123N                            FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED                   31,556          31,556
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       017   0603271N                            ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED             8,537           8,537
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       018   0603273N                            SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR           118,624         118,624
                                                  RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
       019   0603640M                            USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                   243,247         258,747
                                                  DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
             ..................................  Innovative design and                                       [2,500]
                                                  manufacturing for uncrewed
                                                  systems.
             ..................................  Long-range maneuvering projectiles                          [7,000]
             ..................................  Marine Corps realignment--                                  [6,000]
                                                  Autonomous Low Profile Vessel.
       020   0603651M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS                    16,188          16,188
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       021   0603673N                            FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED         262,869         265,869
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  Integration of aligned Carbon                               [3,000]
                                                  Nanotube Technology onto mission-
                                                  critical Navy systems.
       022   0603680N                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          63,084          63,084
       023   0603729N                            WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED               5,105           5,105
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       024   0603758N                            NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND            97,615          97,615
                                                  DEMONSTRATIONS.
       025   0603782N                            MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE               2,050           2,050
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
       026   0603801N                            INNOVATIVE NAVAL PROTOTYPES (INP)          131,288         131,288
                                                  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY               980,163         998,663
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       027   0603128N                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............          99,940          99,940
       028   0603178N                            LARGE UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES             53,964          53,964
                                                  (LUSV).
       029   0603207N                            AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS...          41,765          50,765
             ..................................  Autonomous surface and underwater                           [9,000]
                                                  dual-modality vehicles.
       030   0603216N                            AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............          23,115          23,115
       031   0603239N                            NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES.........           7,866          12,866
             ..................................  Autonomy Kits for Port and                                  [5,000]
                                                  Airfield damage Repair.
       032   0603254N                            ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...........          20,033          20,033
       033   0603261N                            TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE..           3,358           3,358
       034   0603382N                            ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY           2,051           2,051
       035   0603502N                            SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE              29,421          35,421
                                                  COUNTERMEASURES.
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [6,000]
       036   0603506N                            SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE......           4,790           4,790
       037   0603512N                            CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.......           5,659           5,659
       038   0603525N                            PILOT FISH........................       1,007,324         982,324
             ..................................  Classified adjustment.............                        [-25,000]
       040   0603536N                            RETRACT JUNIPER...................         199,172         199,172
       041   0603542N                            RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL..............             801             801
       042   0603553N                            SURFACE ASW.......................           1,194           1,194
       043   0603561N                            ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM                   96,694         106,694
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  Advanced submarine hull coatings..                         [10,000]
       044   0603562N                            SUBMARINE TACTICAL WARFARE SYSTEMS          14,924          14,924
       045   0603563N                            SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN......         110,800         110,800
       046   0603564N                            SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN &                   52,586          52,586
                                                  FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
       047   0603570N                            ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS....         368,002         327,002
             ..................................  Project 2370 excess to need.......                        [-41,000]
       048   0603573N                            ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS          93,942          97,942
             ..................................  Silicon Carbide Flexible Bus Node.                          [4,000]

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       049   0603576N                            CHALK EAGLE.......................         137,372         137,372
       050   0603581N                            LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........           9,132           9,132
       051   0603582N                            COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION.........          20,135          20,135
       052   0603595N                            OHIO REPLACEMENT..................         189,631         191,631
             ..................................  Advanced Composites for Wet                                 [2,000]
                                                  Submarine Applications.
       053   0603596N                            LCS MISSION MODULES...............          28,801          28,801
       054   0603597N                            AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT).          10,805          10,805
       055   0603599N                            FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT...............         107,658         105,482
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-2,176]
       056   0603609N                            CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............           8,950           8,950
       057   0603635M                            MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT         103,860         103,860
                                                  SYSTEM.
       058   0603654N                            JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE            47,339          47,339
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       059   0603713N                            OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY                15,587          15,587
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       060   0603721N                            ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..........          23,258          23,258
       061   0603724N                            NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM...............          60,610          62,610
             ..................................  Marine Energy Systems for Sensors                           [2,000]
                                                  and Microgrids.
       062   0603725N                            FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............           9,067           9,067
       063   0603734N                            CHALK CORAL.......................         459,791         859,791
             ..................................  Non-traditional F2T2 Capability--                         [400,000]
                                                  INDOPACOM UPL.
       064   0603739N                            NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........           6,059           6,059
       065   0603746N                            RETRACT MAPLE.....................         628,958         628,958
       066   0603748N                            LINK PLUMERIA.....................         346,553         346,553
       067   0603751N                            RETRACT ELM.......................          99,939          99,939
       068   0603764M                            LINK EVERGREEN....................         460,721         460,721
       069   0603790N                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           5,151           5,151
       070   0603795N                            LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............           1,686           1,686
       071   0603851M                            JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING..          30,263          30,263
       072   0603860N                            JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND                 4,047           4,047
                                                  LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
       073   0603925N                            DIRECTED ENERGY AND ELECTRIC                 9,877           9,877
                                                  WEAPON SYSTEMS.
       074   0604014N                            F/A -18 INFRARED SEARCH AND TRACK            8,630           8,630
                                                  (IRST).
       075   0604027N                            DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............         128,997         128,997
       076   0604028N                            SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA          52,994          52,994
                                                  VEHICLES.
       077   0604029N                            UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE              68,152          68,152
                                                  TECHNOLOGIES.
       078   0604030N                            RAPID PROTOTYPING, EXPERIMENTATION         168,855         126,641
                                                  AND DEMONSTRATION..
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-42,214]
       079   0604031N                            LARGE UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLES..           6,874           6,874
       080   0604112N                            GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR                96,670          96,670
                                                  AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
       082   0604127N                            SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES......          15,271          15,271
       083   0604272N                            TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED           35,030          35,030
                                                  COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
       084   0604289M                            NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS.........           8,114           8,114
       085   0604292N                            FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME               4,796           4,796
                                                  STRIKE).
       086   0604295M                            MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/              62,317          62,317
                                                  VALIDATION.
       087   0604320M                            RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY                120,392         120,392
                                                  PROTOTYPE.
       088   0604454N                            LX (R)............................          12,785          12,785
       089   0604536N                            ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING.....          21,466          21,466
       090   0604636N                            COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS           14,185          14,185
                                                  (C-UAS).
       091   0604659N                            PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS                     5,667         257,667
                                                  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
             ..................................  Nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise                         [252,000]
                                                  missile.
       092   0604707N                            SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW)           8,896           8,896
                                                  ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
       093   0604786N                            OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE             341,907         341,907
                                                  WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.

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       094   0605512N                            MEDIUM UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLES           101,838         101,838
                                                  (MUSVS)).
       095   0605513N                            UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING           92,868          92,868
                                                  CAPABILITIES.
       096   0605514M                            GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE....          50,916          50,916
       097   0605516M                            LONG RANGE FIRES..................          30,092          30,092
       098   0605518N                            CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS)..         903,927         903,927
       099   0303354N                            ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP......           7,253           7,253
       100   0304240M                            ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED                   3,504           3,504
                                                  AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
       101   0304270N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT--             1,395           1,395
                                                  MIP.
       102   0304797N                            UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE /          28,563          28,563
                                                  MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT              7,465,005       8,044,615
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       103   0603208N                            TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT..........          26,120          26,120
       104   0604038N                            MARITIME TARGETING CELL...........          43,301          43,301
       107   0604214M                            AV-8B AIRCRAFT--ENG DEV...........           5,320           5,320
       108   0604215N                            STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT.............           5,120           5,120
       109   0604216N                            MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE            60,438          60,438
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       111   0604230N                            WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............         108,432         108,432
       112   0604231N                            COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS.......         164,391         164,391
       113   0604234N                            ADVANCED HAWKEYE..................         301,384         301,384
       114   0604245M                            H-1 UPGRADES......................          39,023          39,023
       115   0604261N                            ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS...........          53,591          53,591
       116   0604262N                            V-22A.............................         109,431         109,431
       117   0604264N                            AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT......          29,330          29,330
       118   0604269N                            EA-18.............................         223,266         223,266
       119   0604270N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....         189,750         189,750
       120   0604273M                            EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........          51,366          51,366
       121   0604274N                            NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)......          86,721          86,721
       122   0604280N                            JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY          330,559         359,159
                                                  (JTRS-NAVY).
             ..................................  Accelerate Fund NC3                                        [28,600]
                                                  Recapitalization and New
                                                  Transmission Pathways--Navy UFR.
       123   0604282N                            NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)               209,623         196,273
                                                  INCREMENT II.
             ..................................  Next Generation Jammer--Low Band..                        [-13,350]
       124   0604307N                            SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM            528,234         528,234
                                                  ENGINEERING.
       125   0604329N                            SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB).........          19,744          19,744
       126   0604366N                            STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS.....         468,297         450,422
             ..................................  EU development delays.............                        [-10,000]
             ..................................  Prior year underexecution.........                         [-7,875]
       127   0604373N                            AIRBORNE MCM......................          11,066          11,066
       128   0604378N                            NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL--             41,419          41,419
                                                  COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
       130   0604501N                            ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS......         112,231         112,231
       131   0604503N                            SSN-688 AND TRIDENT MODERNIZATION.          97,953          97,953
       132   0604504N                            AIR CONTROL.......................          84,458          84,458
       133   0604512N                            SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........          10,742          10,742
       134   0604518N                            COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER                   10,621          10,621
                                                  CONVERSION.
       135   0604522N                            AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR              107,924         107,924
                                                  (AMDR) SYSTEM.
       136   0604530N                            ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG).....           9,142           9,142
       137   0604558N                            NEW DESIGN SSN....................         273,848         273,848
       138   0604562N                            SUBMARINE TACTICAL WARFARE SYSTEM.          71,982          71,982
       139   0604567N                            SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE             13,675          13,675
                                                  T&E.
       140   0604574N                            NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES..           3,921           3,921
       141   0604601N                            MINE DEVELOPMENT..................          79,411          84,411
             ..................................  Maritime mine development and                               [5,000]
                                                  fielding acceleration (HHEE Inc
                                                  1).
       142   0604610N                            LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT...         137,265         122,477

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             ..................................  Carryover.........................                        [-14,788]
       143   0604654N                            JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE             8,810           8,810
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       144   0604657M                            USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS          33,880          33,880
                                                  SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
       145   0604703N                            PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION,            10,011          10,011
                                                  AND HUMAN FACTORS.
       146   0604727N                            JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS.....           1,516           1,516
       147   0604755N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT &                170,080         170,080
                                                  CONTROL).
       148   0604756N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD             74,214          74,214
                                                  KILL).
             ..................................  ESSM Blk 2 software upgrades ahead                         [-7,880]
                                                  of need.
             ..................................  ESSMS system integration and test                          [-6,970]
                                                  ahead of need.
             ..................................  HVP 5-inch cUAS round.............                         [22,480]
             ..................................  NGLS excess to need...............                         [-7,630]
       149   0604757N                            SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT            165,599         165,599
                                                  KILL/EW).
       150   0604761N                            INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING..........          23,810          23,810
       151   0604771N                            MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT...............           8,371           8,371
       152   0604777N                            NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM..............          44,326          44,326
       155   0604850N                            SSN(X)............................         348,788         320,888
             ..................................  Program delay.....................                        [-27,900]
       156   0605013M                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT          15,218          15,218
       157   0605013N                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT         325,004         327,504
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [2,500]
       158   0605024N                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT....           3,317           3,317
       159   0605180N                            TACAMO MODERNIZATION..............         775,316         775,316
       160   0605212M                            CH-53K RDTE.......................          86,093          86,093
       161   0605215N                            MISSION PLANNING..................         115,390         115,390
       162   0605217N                            COMMON AVIONICS...................          87,053          87,053
       163   0605220N                            SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC).....           5,697           5,697
       164   0605285N                            NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER...........         453,828         453,828
       166   0605414N                            UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA)...         214,919         214,919
       167   0605450M                            JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM)          20,654          20,654
       168   0605500N                            MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT             39,096          39,096
                                                  (MMA).
       169   0605504N                            MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA)               134,366         134,366
                                                  INCREMENT III.
       170   0605516N                            LONG RANGE FIRES..................         120,728         120,728
       171   0605611M                            MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES               60,181          55,181
                                                  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................  Slow expenditure rate.............                         [-5,000]
       172   0605813M                            JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE                10,748          10,748
                                                  (JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
       173   0204202N                            DDG-1000..........................         243,042         243,042
       174   0301377N                            COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL            19,517          19,517
                                                  WEAPONS (CACW).
       175   0302315N                            NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT           8,324           8,324
       179   0304785N                            ISR & INFO OPERATIONS.............         188,392         188,392
       180   0306250M                            CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                  7,581           7,581
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND          7,942,968       7,900,155
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       181   0604256N                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          25,823          25,823
       182   0604258N                            TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........          17,224          17,224
       183   0604759N                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............          65,672          65,672
       184   0605152N                            STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY           6,216           6,216
       185   0605154N                            CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES.........          43,648          43,648
       187   0605804N                            TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES....           1,009           1,009
       188   0605853N                            MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &                    137,521         137,521
                                                  INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
       189   0605856N                            STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT.......           3,536           3,536
       190   0605863N                            RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT...         152,176         152,176
       191   0605864N                            TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.......         477,823         477,823
       192   0605865N                            OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION             30,603          30,603
                                                  CAPABILITY.
       193   0605866N                            NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE           23,668          23,668
                                                  (SEW) SUPPORT.

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       194   0605867N                            SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE              6,390           6,390
                                                  SUPPORT.
       195   0605873M                            MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT.          32,700          32,700
       196   0605898N                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................          42,381          42,381
       197   0606295M                            MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL                5,000           5,000
                                                  MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
       198   0606355N                            WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT.....          50,652          50,652
       199   0305327N                            INSIDER THREAT....................           2,920           2,920
       200   0902498N                            MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS                      2,234           2,234
                                                  (DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......       1,127,196       1,127,196
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       203   0604840M                            F-35 C2D2.........................         480,759         480,759
       204   0604840N                            F-35 C2D2.........................         466,186         466,186
       205   0605520M                            MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS            74,119          88,519
                                                  SYSTEMS.
             ..................................  Counter UAS high powered microwave                         [14,400]
                                                  acceleration.
       206   0607658N                            COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY          142,552         142,552
                                                  (CEC).
       207   0101221N                            STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM             403,494         403,494
                                                  SUPPORT.
       208   0101224N                            SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          61,012          61,012
       209   0101226N                            SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE                  96,667          96,667
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       210   0101402N                            NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS.....          29,743          29,743
       211   0204136N                            F/A-18 SQUADRONS..................         374,194         374,194
       212   0204228N                            SURFACE SUPPORT...................           8,420           8,420
       213   0204229N                            TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION              200,739         199,150
                                                  PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
             ..................................  Product development ahead of need.                         [-1,589]
       214   0204311N                            INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM....          72,473          72,473
       215   0204313N                            SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE                1,428           1,428
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       216   0204413N                            AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL SUPPORT UNITS            2,238           2,238
                                                  (DISPLACEMENT CRAFT).
       217   0204460M                            GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/          51,346          45,946
                                                  ATOR).
             ..................................  Slow expenditure rate.............                         [-5,400]
       218   0204571N                            CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS              159,648         159,648
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       219   0204575N                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS          139,164         139,164
                                                  SUPPORT.
       220   0205601N                            ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT          28,682          28,682
       221   0205620N                            SURFACE ASW COMBAT SYSTEM                   29,887          29,887
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       222   0205632N                            MK-48 ADCAP.......................         164,935         184,935
             ..................................  NSWC INDIAN HEAD explosive fill...                         [20,000]
       223   0205633N                            AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS.............         136,276         136,276
       224   0205675N                            OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.         167,098         167,098
       225   0206313M                            MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS                145,343         151,343
                                                  SYSTEMS.
             ..................................  Marine Corps realignment--MEGFOS-M                          [6,000]
       226   0206335M                            COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND                 18,332          18,332
                                                  CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
       227   0206623M                            MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/                 77,377          75,377
                                                  SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
             ..................................  Slow expenditure rate.............                         [-2,000]
       228   0206624M                            MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES                33,641          33,641
                                                  SUPPORT.
       229   0206625M                            USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC                37,372          37,372
                                                  WARFARE SYSTEMS (MIP).
       231   0207161N                            TACTICAL AIM MISSILES.............          31,359          31,359
       232   0207163N                            ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR            29,638          29,638
                                                  MISSILE (AMRAAM).
       233   0208043N                            PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM             3,559           3,559
                                                  (PDAS).
       237   0303138N                            AFLOAT NETWORKS...................          56,915          69,215
             ..................................  Accelerate Fund NC3                                        [12,300]
                                                  Recapitalization and New
                                                  Transmission Pathways--Navy UFR.
       238   0303140N                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                35,339          35,339
                                                  PROGRAM.

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       239   0305192N                            MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM                7,239           7,239
                                                  (MIP) ACTIVITIES.
       242   0305208M                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE           45,550          45,550
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       243   0305220N                            MQ-4C TRITON......................          14,402          14,402
       245   0305232M                            RQ-11 UAV.........................           2,016           2,016
       247   0305241N                            MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR                   40,267          40,267
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       248   0305242M                            UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)               10,917          10,917
                                                  PAYLOADS (MIP).
       250   0305421N                            MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........         444,042         444,042
       251   0307577N                            INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)...             793             793
       252   0308601N                            MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT...          10,927          10,927
       253   0702207N                            DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........          28,799          28,799
       254   0708730N                            MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH)....           4,326           4,326
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       2,235,339       2,235,339
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM              6,604,552       6,648,263
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       255   0608013N                            RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION--               14,522          14,522
                                                  SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
       256   0608231N                            MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND               10,289          10,289
                                                  CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL               24,811          24,811
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST       25,697,815      26,356,323
                                                  & EVAL, NAVY.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                                  EVAL, AF
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102F                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         361,930         369,430
             ..................................  Innovation of quantum materials...                          [7,500]
       002   0601103F                            UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...         143,372         143,372
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH...........         505,302         512,802
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       003   0602020F                            FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED              85,477          85,477
                                                  RESEARCH.
       004   0602022F                            UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH               8,225           8,225
                                                  CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
       005   0602102F                            MATERIALS.........................         142,336         152,336
             ..................................  Advanced materials science for                             [10,000]
                                                  manufacturing research.
       006   0602201F                            AEROSPACE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES....           5,235           5,235
       007   0602202F                            HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED                138,204         138,204
                                                  RESEARCH.
       008   0602203F                            AEROSPACE PROPULSION..............         339,477         346,977
             ..................................  High mach turbine engine..........                          [2,500]
             ..................................  High-hypersonic detonation                                  [5,000]
                                                  propulsion research and
                                                  technology.
       009   0602204F                            AEROSPACE SENSORS.................         193,029         193,029
       011   0602298F                            SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT--          9,662           9,662
                                                   MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
       012   0602602F                            CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............         138,497         138,497
       013   0602605F                            DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........         114,962         117,462
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [2,500]
       014   0602788F                            DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND          176,333         183,833
                                                  METHODS.
             ..................................  Autonomy and AI research..........                          [2,500]
             ..................................  Future Flag Testbed...............                          [5,000]
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH.........       1,351,437       1,378,937
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

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       015   0603032F                            FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY            248,506         238,506
                                                  DEMOS.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-10,000]
       016   0603112F                            ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON               29,661          29,661
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       017   0603199F                            SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY          12,558          10,478
                                                  (S&T).
             ..................................  Excess growth.....................                         [-2,080]
       018   0603203F                            ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........          37,935          37,935
       019   0603211F                            AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO.....         102,529          86,219
             ..................................  Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Engine                           [2,500]
                                                  Flight Demo.
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                        [-18,810]
       020   0603216F                            AEROSPACE PROPULSION AND POWER                               5,000
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Medium-Scale CCA Propulsion.......                          [5,000]
       021   0603270F                            ELECTRONIC COMBAT TECHNOLOGY......          36,445          36,445
       022   0603273F                            SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR            91,885          91,885
                                                  RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
       024   0603456F                            HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED                19,568          19,568
                                                  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       025   0603601F                            CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY...         125,460         125,460
       026   0603605F                            ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY.......          25,050          25,050
       027   0603680F                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          34,730          37,730
             ..................................  Affordable composites for                                   [1,000]
                                                  hypersonic systems.
             ..................................  Classified additive manufacturing                           [2,000]
                                                  research.
       028   0603788F                            BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT           26,172          26,172
                                                  AND DEMONSTRATION.
       029   0604776F                            DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION                   27,762          25,002
                                                  ENTERPRISE R&D.
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                         [-2,760]
       030   0207412F                            CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC)           2,012           2,012
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY               820,273         797,123
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       032   0603260F                            INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.           3,820           3,820
       033   0603742F                            COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY..          24,799          24,799
       034   0603790F                            NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.....           4,498           4,498
       035   0603851F                            INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC                 119,197         111,197
                                                  MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
             ..................................  Insufficient Justification........                         [-8,000]
       036   0604001F                            NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS.............          10,148           5,548
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                         [-4,600]
       037   0604003F                            ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM          743,842         642,060
                                                  (ABMS).
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                       [-101,782]
       038   0604004F                            ADVANCED ENGINE DEVELOPMENT.......         562,337          30,000
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer to                          [-532,337]
                                                  line 38A.
      038A   0604004FA                           NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE                                   532,337
                                                  PROPULSION.
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer from                         [532,337]
                                                  line 38.
       039   0604005F                            NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT &                68,124          68,124
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       041   0604007F                            E-7...............................         418,513         401,577
             ..................................  E-7--Slow Expenditure.............                        [-16,936]
       042   0604009F                            AFWERX PRIME......................          20,580          30,580
             ..................................  Program increase..................                         [10,000]
       043   0604015F                            LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER.........       2,654,073       2,654,073
       044   0604025F                            RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION               75,051          75,051
                                                  RESERVE (RDER).
       045   0604032F                            DIRECTED ENERGY PROTOTYPING.......           3,712           3,712
       047   0604183F                            HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING--                  516,971         516,971
                                                  HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
                                                  (HACM).
       049   0604257F                            ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS...          24,204          24,204
       050   0604288F                            SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS           1,687,500       1,546,875
                                                  CENTER (SAOC).
             ..................................  Late contract award...............                       [-140,625]

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2356]]

       051   0604317F                            TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER...............           3,485           3,485
       052   0604327F                            HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET              154,417         144,417
                                                  DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-10,000]
       053   0604414F                            CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS-         59,539          59,539
                                                  ACS.
       055   0604609F                            REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT             22,667          12,622
                                                  MATURATION.
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                        [-10,045]
       056   0604668F                            JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT            174,723         108,094
                                                  SYSTEM (JTMS).
             ..................................  Excess to need....................                        [-65,329]
             ..................................  Projected underexecution..........                         [-1,300]
       057   0604776F                            DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION                    4,840           4,840
                                                  ENTERPRISE R&D.
       058   0604858F                            TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM...........         234,342         287,342
             ..................................  Accelerate experimentation and                             [50,000]
                                                  prototyping including for
                                                  advanced low-cost weapons.
             ..................................  Air Force Research Lab                                     [14,500]
                                                  stratospheric balloon
                                                  experimentation project.
             ..................................  Funding carryover.................                        [-11,500]
       059   0604860F                            OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND                      63,194          43,694
                                                  INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                        [-19,500]
       060   0605057F                            NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING                7,014           7,014
                                                  SYSTEM.
       061   0605164F                            AIR REFUELING CAPABILITY                    13,661          13,661
                                                  MODERNIZATION.
       062   0606005F                            DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE.....           9,800          14,600
             ..................................  Software integration laboratory                             [4,800]
                                                  modernization.
       064   0207110F                            NEXT GENERATION AIR DOMINANCE.....       3,306,355       3,275,435
             ..................................  Program delay.....................                        [-30,920]
       065   0207179F                            AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS          51,666          51,666
       066   0207420F                            COMBAT IDENTIFICATION.............           1,914           1,914
       067   0207431F                            COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM              18,733               0
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer to                           [-18,733]
                                                  line 67A.
      067A   0607431FA                           AIR FORCE ISR DIGITAL                                       18,733
                                                  INFRASTRUCTURE.
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer from                          [18,733]
                                                  line 67.
       068   0207448F                            C2ISR TACTICAL DATA LINK..........          42,371          42,371
       069   0207455F                            THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR           8,100           8,100
                                                  (3DELRR).
       070   0207522F                            AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS                 17,273          17,273
                                                  (ABADS).
       071   0207606F                            JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE)         191,337         179,615
             ..................................  JSE-XA ahead of need..............                        [-11,722]
       072   0208030F                            WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION..           5,226           5,226
       073   0305236F                            COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT            33,349          33,349
                                                  (CDL EA).
       074   0305601F                            MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS......          22,028          22,028
       077   0708051F                            RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION             37,044          52,044
                                                  (RSM).
             ..................................  CBM+..............................                         [15,000]
       078   0808736F                            SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND            3,006           3,006
                                                  INVESTIGATION.
       079   0808737F                            INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.....           5,364           5,364
       080   0901410F                            CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY          28,995          28,995
                                                  SYSTEM.
       081   1206415F                            U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND             28,392          28,392
                                                  DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT             11,486,204      11,148,245
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       082   0604200F                            FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS &            7,205          13,205
                                                  PROGRAMS.
             ..................................  RAACM.............................                          [6,000]
       083   0604201F                            PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND                  217,662         217,662
                                                  IMPROVEMENTS.
       084   0604222F                            NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT...........          70,823          70,823
       085   0604270F                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT....          19,264          19,264
       086   0604281F                            TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE.          78,480          78,480

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       087   0604287F                            PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT.......          10,569          10,569
       088   0604336F                            HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET               39,079          39,079
                                                  DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS)
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       089   0604602F                            ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.....           7,157           7,157
       090   0604604F                            SUBMUNITIONS......................           3,427           3,427
       091   0604617F                            AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT..............          24,178          24,178
       092   0604706F                            LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS..............          25,502          25,502
       093   0604735F                            COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............         224,783         209,138
             ..................................  Excess growth--ARTS-V.............                        [-15,645]
       094   0604932F                            LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........         623,491         623,491
       095   0604933F                            ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION...........          10,408           8,378
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-2,030]
       098   0605056F                            OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT......          41,223          41,223
       100   0605223F                            ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING...........          83,985          83,985
       102   0605238F                            GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT         3,721,024       3,921,024
                                                  EMD.
             ..................................  Program increase: Sentinel                                [200,000]
                                                  industrial base risk reduction
                                                  and prototyping.
       104   0207279F                            ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY            10,020          10,020
                                                  AND RECOVERY.
       105   0207328F                            STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............         375,528         375,528
       106   0207701F                            FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING......           7,754           7,754
       111   0305155F                            THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE &             9,018           9,018
                                                  SECURITY SYSTEM.
       113   0401221F                            KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS...........          93,620          93,620
       114   0401319F                            VC-25B............................         433,943         325,457
             ..................................  Program delay.....................                       [-108,486]
       115   0701212F                            AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............          26,640          26,640
       116   0804772F                            TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS.............           4,960           4,960
       117   1203176F                            COMBAT SURVIVOR EVADER LOCATOR....           2,269           2,269
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND          6,172,012       6,251,851
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       118   0604256F                            THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT......          19,927          19,927
       119   0604759F                            MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT..............          74,228          74,228
       120   0605101F                            RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............          39,720          39,720
       122   0605712F                            INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST &                  14,247          14,247
                                                  EVALUATION.
       123   0605807F                            TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT.......         936,913         940,013
             ..................................  Digital Test Facility Models......                          [3,100]
       124   0605827F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- GLOBAL VIG & COMBAT         316,924         316,924
                                                  SYS.
       125   0605828F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- GLOBAL REACH.......         496,740         496,740
       126   0605829F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, &           521,987         511,987
                                                  BUS SYS.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-10,000]
       128   0605831F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY                  262,349         262,349
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       129   0605832F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- ADVANCED PRGM                69,319          69,319
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       130   0605833F                            ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS....         343,180         343,180
       131   0605898F                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................           6,291           6,291
       132   0605976F                            FACILITIES RESTORATION AND                  94,828          94,828
                                                  MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
                                                  EVALUATION SUPPORT.
       133   0605978F                            FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND            63,579          63,579
                                                  EVALUATION SUPPORT.
       134   0606017F                            REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND                   41,550          37,450
                                                  MATURATION.
             ..................................  Funding carryover.................                         [-4,100]
       135   0606398F                            MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................           7,647           7,647
       137   0303255F                            COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION,            19,607          32,607
                                                  AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
             ..................................  NC3 Research Architecture and                               [3,000]
                                                  Collaboration Hub (REACH).
             ..................................  NC3 STRATCOM......................                         [10,000]
       138   0308602F                            ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES             104,133         104,133
                                                  (EIS).
       139   0702806F                            ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT          25,216          25,216
       140   0804731F                            GENERAL SKILL TRAINING............              10           6,010
             ..................................  Cyber workforce training ranges...                          [6,000]
       141   0804776F                            ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING.....           1,652           1,652

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       143   1001004F                            INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES..........           4,590           4,590
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......       3,464,637       3,472,637
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       144   0604233F                            SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT            39,667          39,667
                                                  TRAINING.
       145   0604281F                            TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE.              22              22
       146   0604283F                            BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR              100,183         100,183
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       147   0604445F                            WIDE AREA SURVEILLANCE............          21,443          21,443
       150   0604840F                            F-35 C2D2.........................       1,124,207       1,124,207
       151   0605018F                            AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY             49,739          49,739
                                                  SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
       152   0605024F                            ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE            65,792          65,792
                                                  AGENCY.
       153   0605117F                            FOREIGN MATERIEL ACQUISITION AND            94,188          94,188
                                                  EXPLOITATION.
       154   0605229F                            HH-60W............................          52,314          52,314
       155   0605278F                            HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E.............          24,934          24,934
       156   0606018F                            NC3 INTEGRATION...................          21,864          21,864
       157   0101113F                            B-52 SQUADRONS....................       1,045,570       1,045,570
       158   0101122F                            AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM)             542             542
       159   0101126F                            B-1B SQUADRONS....................          17,939          17,939
       160   0101127F                            B-2 SQUADRONS.....................          41,212          41,212
       161   0101213F                            MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS...............          62,550          62,550
       162   0101316F                            WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC                   13,690          13,690
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       163   0101318F                            SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--                7,330           7,330
                                                  GLOBAL STRIKE.
       165   0101328F                            ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES.............         629,928         590,719
             ..................................  Reduce carryover..................                        [-39,209]
       168   0102326F                            REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL                852             852
                                                  CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
       169   0102412F                            NORTH WARNING SYSTEM (NWS)........             103             103
       170   0102417F                            OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR         383,575         383,575
       171   0202834F                            VEHICLES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT--             6,097           6,097
                                                  GENERAL.
       172   0205219F                            MQ-9 UAV..........................           7,074           7,074
       173   0205671F                            JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC               3,372           3,372
                                                  WARFARE.
       176   0207133F                            F-16 SQUADRONS....................         106,952         106,952
       177   0207134F                            F-15E SQUADRONS...................         178,603         178,603
       178   0207136F                            MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION....          16,182          16,182
       179   0207138F                            F-22A SQUADRONS...................         768,561         761,382
             ..................................  Early to need.....................                         [-7,179]
       180   0207142F                            F-35 SQUADRONS....................          47,132          47,132
       181   0207146F                            F-15EX............................          56,228          56,228
       182   0207161F                            TACTICAL AIM MISSILES.............          34,932          34,932
       183   0207163F                            ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR            53,593          53,593
                                                  MISSILE (AMRAAM).
       184   0207227F                            COMBAT RESCUE--PARARESCUE.........             743             743
       185   0207238F                            E-11A.............................          64,127          55,332
             ..................................  E-11A--Slow Expenditure...........                         [-8,795]
       186   0207247F                            AF TENCAP.........................          50,263          50,263
       187   0207249F                            PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS                    12,723          12,723
                                                  PROCUREMENT.
       188   0207253F                            COMPASS CALL......................         132,475         132,475
       189   0207268F                            AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT                   68,743          66,609
                                                  IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
             ..................................  Unjustified growth................                         [-2,134]
       190   0207325F                            JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF              183,532         183,532
                                                  MISSILE (JASSM).
       191   0207327F                            SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB).........          29,910          29,910
       192   0207410F                            AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER               71,442          65,102
                                                  (AOC).
             ..................................  Funding carryover.................                         [-6,340]
       193   0207412F                            CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC)          18,473          18,473
       195   0207418F                            AFSPECWAR--TACP...................           2,206           2,206

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       197   0207431F                            COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM              46,702          37,257
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer to                            [-9,445]
                                                  line 197A.
      197A   0207431F                            AF JWICS ENTERPRISE...............                           9,445
             ..................................  Air Force requested transfer from                           [9,445]
                                                  197.
       198   0207438F                            THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM)              4,873           4,873
                                                  C4I.
       199   0207439F                            ELECTRONIC WARFARE INTEGRATED               17,149          17,149
                                                  REPROGRAMMING (EWIR).
       200   0207444F                            TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY-MOD....          12,171          12,171
       201   0207452F                            DCAPES............................           8,431           8,431
       202   0207521F                            AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS....           2,223           2,223
       203   0207573F                            NATIONAL TECHNICAL NUCLEAR                   2,060           2,060
                                                  FORENSICS.
       204   0207590F                            SEEK EAGLE........................          34,985          34,985
       207   0207697F                            DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES           4,847           4,847
       208   0207701F                            FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING......           7,048           7,048
       209   0208006F                            MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS..........          92,566          92,566
       210   0208007F                            TACTICAL DECEPTION................             539             539
       212   0208087F                            DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE                   29,996          29,996
                                                  OPERATIONS.
       213   0208088F                            AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS         113,218         113,218
       219   0208288F                            INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS...........             988             988
       220   0301025F                            GEOBASE...........................           1,002           1,002
       222   0301113F                            CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE                 18,141          18,141
                                                  SUPPORT.
       228   0301377F                            COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL             1,668           1,668
                                                  WEAPONS (CACW).
       230   0301401F                            AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL              3,436           3,936
                                                  ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
             ..................................  United States Cyber Command                                   [500]
                                                  cooperation with Jordan.
       231   0302015F                            E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS           40,441          40,441
                                                  CENTER (NAOC).
       232   0302315F                            NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT          15,180          15,180
       233   0303004F                            EIT CONNECT.......................          32,960          32,960
       234   0303089F                            CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS...           9,776           9,776
       235   0303131F                            MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY                 25,500          25,500
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
       236   0303133F                            HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS......           8,667           8,667
       237   0303140F                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                94,424          94,424
                                                  PROGRAM.
       238   0303248F                            ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........          82,927          82,927
       239   0303260F                            JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION                     7,324           7,324
                                                  INITIATIVE.
       240   0304100F                            STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING &                69,441          69,441
                                                  EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
       243   0304260F                            AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........          85,284          85,284
       244   0304310F                            COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS......           4,719           4,719
       247   0305015F                            C2 AIR OPERATIONS SUITE--C2 INFO            13,524          13,524
                                                  SERVICES.
       248   0305020F                            CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION                1,836           1,836
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       249   0305022F                            ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION              22,909          22,909
                                                  DVMT (IMAD).
       250   0305099F                            GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT                5,151           5,151
                                                  (GATM).
       251   0305103F                            CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.........             304             304
       252   0305111F                            WEATHER SERVICE...................          31,372          36,372
             ..................................  Air Force commercial weather data                           [5,000]
                                                  acquisition.
       253   0305114F                            AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND          15,143          15,143
                                                  LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
       254   0305116F                            AERIAL TARGETS....................           7,685           7,685
       257   0305128F                            SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE                     481             481
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       258   0305146F                            DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE            6,387           6,387
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       259   0305158F                            TACTICAL TERMINAL.................           1,002           1,002
       260   0305179F                            INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS)          16,006          16,006
       262   0305206F                            AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS...          84,363         106,663
             ..................................  Long Endurance Airborne ISR--                              [22,300]
                                                  AFRICOM.
       263   0305207F                            MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS.....          16,323          16,323
       264   0305208F                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE           86,476          86,476
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       265   0305220F                            RQ-4 UAV..........................           9,516           9,516

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       266   0305221F                            NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE                8,952           8,952
                                                  TARGETING.
       267   0305238F                            NATO AGS..........................             865             865
       268   0305240F                            SUPPORT TO DCGS ENTERPRISE........          30,932          30,932
       269   0305600F                            INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE                  18,670          18,670
                                                  TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
       271   0305984F                            PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL            2,831           2,831
                                                  (PRC2).
       272   0307577F                            INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)...           3,658           3,658
       274   0401119F                            C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........          33,003          33,003
       275   0401130F                            C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................          17,395          17,395
       276   0401132F                            C-130J PROGRAM....................          34,423          63,423
             ..................................  Program increase: Non-recurring                            [29,000]
                                                  engineering for polar airlift
                                                  aircraft.
       277   0401134F                            LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES            7,768           7,768
                                                  (LAIRCM).
       278   0401218F                            KC-135S...........................          31,977          31,977
       279   0401318F                            CV-22.............................          26,249          26,249
       280   0408011F                            SPECIAL TACTICS / COMBAT CONTROL..           9,421           9,421
       282   0708610F                            LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            11,895          11,895
                                                  (LOGIT).
       283   0801380F                            AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC-           29,815          29,815
                                                  OT).
       284   0804743F                            OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING.............           2,319           2,319
       285   0901202F                            JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY...           2,320           2,320
       286   0901218F                            CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM.....           4,267           4,267
       287   0901220F                            PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION..........           3,163           3,163
       288   0901226F                            AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS              18,937          17,037
                                                  AGENCY.
             ..................................  Funding carryover.................                         [-1,900]
       289   0901538F                            FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION             5,634           5,634
                                                  SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
       290   0901554F                            DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT           57,689          57,689
                                                  SYS (DEAMS).
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............      18,038,552      17,900,019
             ..................................  Classified adjustment.............                       [-153,533]
             ..................................  Classified adjustment A...........                         [15,000]
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM             25,308,906      25,161,616
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST       49,108,771      48,723,211
                                                  & EVAL, AF.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                                  EVAL, SF
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601102SF                           DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........          21,349          21,349
       002   0601103SF                           UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES...          14,731          14,731
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH...........          36,080          36,080
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       004   1206601SF                           SPACE TECHNOLOGY..................         244,964         249,964
             ..................................  Space Modeling, Simulation, and                             [5,000]
                                                  Analysis Hub.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH.........         244,964         249,964
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       005   1206310SF                           SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY               425,166         487,682
                                                  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  Defense in Depth as Mission                                [20,000]
                                                  Assurance for Spacecraft
                                                  Multilevel Security (DiDaMAS-MLS).
             ..................................  TxDES--Space Force UFR............                         [42,516]
       006   1206616SF                           SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                  138,270         138,270
                                                  DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY               563,436         625,952
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       007   0604002SF                           SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES                   867             867
                                                  RESEARCH.

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       008   1203010SF                           SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS,             88,610          88,610
                                                  DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
       009   1203164SF                           NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM          300,025         300,025
                                                  (USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
       010   1203622SF                           SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........         121,409         121,409
       011   1203710SF                           EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS.............          76,391          76,391
       012   1203955SF                           SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS          20,000          20,000
                                                  (SAML).
       013   1206410SF                           SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND         1,701,685       1,701,685
                                                  PROTOTYPING.
       015   1206427SF                           SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE                    133,739         115,852
                                                  TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
             ..................................  Underexecution....................                        [-17,887]
       016   1206438SF                           SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY..........          62,195          62,195
       017   1206458SF                           TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)...........         228,547         230,547
             ..................................  Hybrid Space Architecture Pilot...                          [2,000]
       018   1206730SF                           SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM          53,199          53,199
       019   1206760SF                           PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE               79,709          82,709
                                                  SERVICE (PTES).
             ..................................  Cloud-based beam forming                                    [3,000]
                                                  technologies.
       020   1206761SF                           PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS)..         596,996         495,742
             ..................................  PTS-R EMD delay...................                        [-46,254]
             ..................................  Space Force requested realignment                         [-55,000]
                                                  to line 71 for OCX shortfalls.
       021   1206855SF                           EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS)....       1,046,161       1,001,881
             ..................................  ECO/Risk excess to need...........                         [-6,700]
             ..................................  ESS C2 terminal acquisition early                         [-37,580]
                                                  to need.
       022   1206857SF                           SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE...          11,361          80,392
             ..................................  Space Force requested realignment                          [69,031]
                                                  from line 75.
       023   1206862SF                           TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE.......          30,052          30,052
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT              4,550,946       4,461,556
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       024   1203269SF                           GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)......         244,752         234,657
             ..................................  Underexecution....................                        [-10,095]
       026   1206421SF                           COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS..............          37,078          37,078
       027   1206422SF                           WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON..........          49,207          49,207
       028   1206425SF                           SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS.         483,605         483,605
       029   1206431SF                           ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE)....           1,020           1,020
       032   1206440SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND.............         558,013         558,013
       033   1206442SF                           NEXT GENERATION OPIR..............         202,951         192,951
             ..................................  Underexecution....................                        [-10,000]
       034   1206443SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................         510,806         510,806
       035   1206444SF                           NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR..............         828,878         815,179
             ..................................  Launch support ahead of need......                        [-13,699]
       036   1206445SF                           COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM)              134,487         134,487
                                                  INTEGRATION.
       037   1206446SF                           RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE        1,730,821       1,697,821
                                                  TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
             ..................................  Management reserve reduction......                        [-33,000]
       038   1206447SF                           RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE          846,349         750,449
                                                  TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
                                                  (MEO).
             ..................................  Epoch 2 ops and integration early                         [-10,000]
                                                  to need.
             ..................................  Management services excess to need                        [-10,700]
             ..................................  MEO vendor termination............                        [-75,200]
       040   1206853SF                           NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH              23,392          23,392
                                                  PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND          5,651,359       5,488,665
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       046   1206392SF                           ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE             274,424         274,424
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       047   1206398SF                           SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER--            12,867          12,867
                                                  MHA.
       049   1206759SF                           MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE.......         229,665         229,665

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2362]]

       050   1206860SF                           ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM               20,134          25,134
                                                  (SPACE).
             ..................................  Advanced modular solid rocket                               [5,000]
                                                  motor.
       052   1206864SF                           SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP)..........          30,279          30,279
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......         567,369         572,369
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       055   1203001SF                           FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS            2,607           2,607
                                                  (FAB-T).
       056   1203040SF                           DCO-SPACE.........................         104,088         104,088
       057   1203109SF                           NARROWBAND SATELLITE                       228,435         228,435
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       058   1203110SF                           SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE).          98,572          93,572
             ..................................  Underexecution....................                         [-5,000]
       059   1203154SF                           LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............         244,121         244,121
       061   1203173SF                           SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND                  20,844          20,844
                                                  EVALUATION CENTER.
       062   1203174SF                           SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND           48,900          48,900
                                                  RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
       063   1203182SF                           SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE)....          55,906          55,906
       065   1203330SF                           SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR.............          28,227          28,227
       067   1203873SF                           BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE RADARS..          12,024          17,024
             ..................................  Modernization of the Perimeter                              [5,000]
                                                  Acquisition Radar Attack
                                                  Characterization System.
       068   1203906SF                           NCMC--TW/AA SYSTEM................          25,656          25,656
       069   1203913SF                           NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE)....          83,426          83,426
       070   1203940SF                           SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS                  120,160         125,160
                                                  OPERATIONS.
             ..................................  Unified Data Library..............                          [5,000]
       071   1206423SF                           GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III--            217,224         272,224
                                                  OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
             ..................................  Space Force requested realignment                          [55,000]
                                                  from line 20 for OCX shortfalls.
       075   1206770SF                           ENTERPRISE GROUND SERVICES........         111,284          42,253
             ..................................  Space Force requested realignment                         [-69,031]
                                                  to line 22.
       076   1208053SF                           JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM......           6,937           6,937
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       5,520,323       5,380,523
             ..................................  Program Reduction.................                       [-139,800]
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM              6,928,734       6,779,903
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS
       077   1208248SF                           SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/           157,265         157,265
                                                  TASKING SW.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL              157,265         157,265
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST       18,700,153      18,371,754
                                                  & EVAL, SF.
             ..................................
             ..................................  RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
                                                  EVAL, DW
             ..................................  BASIC RESEARCH
       001   0601000BR                           DTRA BASIC RESEARCH...............          15,311          15,311
       002   0601101E                            DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES.........         303,830         298,830
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-5,000]
       003   0601108D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH                  16,518          16,518
                                                  INITIATIVES.
       004   0601110D8Z                          BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........          77,132          97,132
             ..................................  Defense Established Program to                             [20,000]
                                                  Stimulate Competitive Research.
       005   0601117E                            BASIC OPERATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH          99,048          89,143
                                                  SCIENCE.
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-9,905]
       006   0601120D8Z                          NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM         169,986         174,986
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [5,000]
       007   0601228D8Z                          HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND             99,792         102,292
                                                  UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
                                                  INSTITUTIONS.
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [2,500]

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       008   0601384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             37,812          37,812
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH...........         819,429         832,024
             ..................................
             ..................................  APPLIED RESEARCH
       009   0602000D8Z                          JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........          19,373          19,373
       010   0602115E                            BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.............         169,198         162,601
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-6,597]
       011   0602128D8Z                          PROMOTION AND PROTECTION                     3,191           3,191
                                                  STRATEGIES.
       012   0602230D8Z                          DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.....          38,515          38,515
       013   0602234D8Z                          LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH                 47,528          47,528
                                                  PROGRAM.
       014   0602251D8Z                          APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE                    51,555          51,555
                                                  ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
       015   0602303E                            INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS               397,266         398,188
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Unexplored Systems for Utility-                            [10,000]
                                                  Scale Quantum Computing.
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-9,078]
       017   0602384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            224,777         224,777
                                                  PROGRAM.
       018   0602668D8Z                          CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH...........          17,652          27,652
             ..................................  Program increase..................                          [5,000]
             ..................................  University Consortium for                                   [5,000]
                                                  Cybersecurity.
       020   0602675D8Z                          SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL            5,456           5,456
                                                  SECURITY.
       021   0602702E                            TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY...............         117,935         117,935
       022   0602715E                            MATERIALS AND BIOLOGICAL                   337,772         337,772
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       023   0602716E                            ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY............         573,265         572,722
             ..................................  Scaling technology for                                      [5,000]
                                                  microelectronics.
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-5,543]
       024   0602718BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                    174,955         165,615
                                                  DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-9,340]
       025   0602751D8Z                          SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE              11,310          11,310
                                                  (SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
       026   0602890D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........          48,640          48,640
       027   0602891D8Z                          FSRM MODELLING....................           1,897           1,897
       028   1160401BB                           SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........          50,183          50,183
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH.........       2,290,468       2,284,910
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
       029   0603000D8Z                          JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED                    41,072          41,072
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
       030   0603021D8Z                          NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION                14,983          19,983
                                                  CAPITAL.
             ..................................  Enhanced payload and satellite bus                          [5,000]
                                                  development.
       031   0603121D8Z                          SO/LIC ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.......           5,176           5,176
       032   0603122D8Z                          COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY              76,639         154,139
                                                  SUPPORT.
             ..................................  United States-Israel anti-tunnel                           [30,000]
                                                  cooperation.
             ..................................  United States-Israel defense                               [47,500]
                                                  collaboration on emerging
                                                  technologies.
       033   0603133D8Z                          FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING.......          30,007          30,007
       034   0603142D8Z                          MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION          110,628         110,628
                                                  (ME&I).
       035   0603160BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                    418,044         418,044
                                                  DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       037   0603176C                            ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE           17,920          23,920
                                                  ASSESSMENT.
             ..................................  Hypersonic Kill Vehicle Hardware-                           [3,000]
                                                  In-The-Loop.
             ..................................  Kinetic, Non-Kinetic Resource                               [3,000]
                                                  Optimization.
       038   0603180C                            ADVANCED RESEARCH.................          19,354          52,854
             ..................................  Disruptive Technologies versus                             [33,500]
                                                  Advanced Threats--MDA UFR.
       039   0603183D8Z                          JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY                 51,941          51,941
                                                  DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
       040   0603225D8Z                          JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY          19,826          19,826
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       042   0603286E                            ADVANCED AEROSPACE SYSTEMS........         269,700         252,018

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             ..................................  Program decrease--execution                               [-17,682]
                                                  adjustment.
       043   0603287E                            SPACE PROGRAMS AND TECHNOLOGY.....         225,457         199,698
             ..................................  Programmatic rebaseline: DRACO....                        [-16,094]
             ..................................  Unjustified request...............                         [-9,665]
       044   0603288D8Z                          ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS..............          30,594          28,594
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-2,000]
       045   0603289D8Z                          ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND            56,390          56,390
                                                  CONCEPTS.
       046   0603330D8Z                          QUANTUM APPLICATION...............          69,290          69,290
       047   0603342D8Z                          DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU).....         109,614         129,614
             ..................................  DIU electric boats................                          [5,000]
             ..................................  DIU NAPP..........................                          [5,000]
             ..................................  OnRamp Hubs.......................                          [5,000]
             ..................................  Research, design, testing, and                              [5,000]
                                                  evaluation to benefit foreign
                                                  partners.
       048   0603375D8Z                          TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.............          74,549          30,232
             ..................................  Program decrease--unclear                                 [-44,317]
                                                  execution plans.
       049   0603379D8Z                          ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION....          26,053          26,053
       050   0603384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            230,051         230,051
                                                  PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
       052   0603618D8Z                          JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED                   20,188          18,388
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Program decrease--excess cost for                          [-1,800]
                                                  studies.
       053   0603662D8Z                          NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS                     5,234           5,234
                                                  CAPABILITIES.
       055   0603680D8Z                          DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE         190,557         190,557
                                                  AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
       056   0603680S                            MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM..          55,366          62,866
             ..................................  Critical Materials Supply Chain                             [5,000]
                                                  Research.
             ..................................  Program increase: Steel                                     [2,500]
                                                  performance initiative.
       057   0603712S                            GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY            18,543          18,543
                                                  DEMONSTRATIONS.
       058   0603716D8Z                          STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH            58,838          58,838
                                                  PROGRAM.
       059   0603720S                            MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY                137,246         132,246
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-5,000]
       060   0603727D8Z                          JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM.........           2,684           2,684
       061   0603739E                            ADVANCED ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIES.         257,844         257,844
       062   0603760E                            COMMAND, CONTROL AND                       336,542         336,542
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.
       063   0603766E                            NETWORK-CENTRIC WARFARE TECHNOLOGY         886,511         886,511
       064   0603767E                            SENSOR TECHNOLOGY.................         267,961         267,961
       066   0603781D8Z                          SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE....          16,982          16,982
       067   0603838D8Z                          DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION            165,798         165,798
                                                  (DIA).
       068   0603924D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED                 110,367         110,367
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
       069   0603941D8Z                          TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE &                268,722         278,722
                                                  TECHNOLOGY.
             ..................................  Program increase: MACH-TB.........                         [10,000]
       070   0603945D8Z                          INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION                   125,680         105,680
                                                  INITIATIVES.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-20,000]
       071   0603950D8Z                          NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION                21,322          21,322
                                                  NETWORK.
       072   0604055D8Z                          OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY              167,279         167,279
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
       074   1160402BB                           SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY                    197,767         150,617
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  HSVTOL............................                        [-47,150]
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY             5,208,719       5,204,511
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  PROTOTYPES
       075   0603161D8Z                          NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL           63,162          63,162
                                                  SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
       076   0603600D8Z                          WALKOFF...........................         149,704         149,704
       077   0603851D8Z                          ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL           136,513         142,513
                                                  CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

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             ..................................  Environmental Security Technical                            [6,000]
                                                  Certification Program.
       078   0603881C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL         367,279         307,054
                                                  DEFENSE SEGMENT.
             ..................................  Insufficient Justification........                        [-60,225]
       079   0603882C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE                  768,227         768,227
                                                  MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
       080   0603884BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            304,374         298,287
                                                  PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
             ..................................  Program decrease--excess growth...                         [-6,087]
       081   0603884C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS.         209,002         224,502
             ..................................  Sensors Modeling & Simulation--MDA                         [15,500]
                                                  UFR.
       082   0603890C                            BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS.............         609,406         609,406
       083   0603891C                            SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA.............         495,570         615,570
             ..................................  Classified A Left to Right                                 [28,000]
                                                  Integration--MDA UFR.
             ..................................  Classified B Fire Control Sensor                           [46,000]
                                                  Netting--MDA UFR.
             ..................................  Classified C Nonkinetic Prototype                          [46,000]
                                                  Demo--MDA UFR.
       084   0603892C                            AEGIS BMD.........................         649,255         738,455
             ..................................  Guam Defense System--INDOPACOM UPL                         [89,200]
       085   0603896C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND          569,662         583,162
                                                  AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
                                                  AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
             ..................................  Infrastructure Modernization                               [13,500]
                                                  Initiative--MDA UFR.
       086   0603898C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT             47,723          47,723
                                                  WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
       087   0603904C                            MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION &               54,525          54,525
                                                  OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
       088   0603906C                            REGARDING TRENCH..................          27,900          27,900
       089   0603907C                            SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)......         197,339         197,339
       090   0603913C                            ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS......         300,000         300,000
       091   0603914C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST....         367,491         357,167
             ..................................  Program decrease--insufficient                             [-4,740]
                                                  justification.
             ..................................  Program decrease--previously                               [-5,584]
                                                  funded.
       092   0603915C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS.         604,708         629,108
             ..................................  Advanced reactive target                                   [10,000]
                                                  simulation development.
             ..................................  Guam Defense System--INDOPACOM UPL                         [14,400]
       093   0603923D8Z                          COALITION WARFARE.................           9,890           9,890
       094   0604011D8Z                          NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION                139,427         120,827
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
             ..................................  5G for Department of Defense base                          [10,000]
                                                  operations.
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                           [-8,500]
                                                  Line 94 to OMDW Line 4GT9 to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                          [-11,000]
                                                  Line 94 to PDW Line 16 to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                           [-7,600]
                                                  Line 94 to RDDW Line 211 to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                           [-1,500]
                                                  Line 94 to RDDW Line 94A to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
      094A   0604011D8                           5G CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM..........                           1,500
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                            [1,500]
                                                  Line 94 to RDDW Line 94A to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
       095   0604016D8Z                          DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION              2,637           7,137
                                                  PROGRAM.
             ..................................  Department of Defense Corrosion                             [4,500]
                                                  Policy and Oversight Office.
       096   0604102C                            GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT..........         415,794         492,294
             ..................................  Guam Defense System--INDOPACOM UPL                         [76,500]
       099   0604125D8Z                          ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS           16,776          16,776
                                                  AND PROTOTYPES.
       100   0604181C                            HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................         182,283         575,283
             ..................................  GPI development acceleration......                        [393,000]
       101   0604250D8Z                          ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES..         994,226       1,005,426
             ..................................  Pele..............................                         [16,200]
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-5,000]
       102   0604294D8Z                          TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS         593,609         573,609
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-20,000]

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       103   0604331D8Z                          RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM.........         152,126         168,616
             ..................................  Longshot--R&E UFR.................                         [10,000]
             ..................................  Multi-Domain Unmanned Secure                                [6,490]
                                                  Integrated Communications
                                                  (MUSIC)--R&E UFR.
       104   0604331J                            RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM.........           7,710           7,710
       106   0604400D8Z                          DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)                  2,527           2,527
                                                  UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       107   0604551BR                           CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM.......           7,475           7,475
       108   0604555D8Z                          OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY               53,705          63,205
                                                  IMPROVEMENT--NON S&T.
             ..................................  High Energy Laser Power Beaming...                          [7,000]
             ..................................  Program increase--interoperable                             [2,500]
                                                  field ready hybrid power systems.
       110   0604682D8Z                          WARGAMING AND SUPPORT FOR                    3,559           3,559
                                                  STRATEGIC ANALYSIS (SSA).
       111   0604775D8Z                          DEFENSE RAPID INNOVATION PROGRAM..          10,020          10,020
       112   0604790D8Z                          RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION               53,149          53,149
                                                  RESERVE (RDER).
       113   0604791D8Z                          MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS               11,383          11,383
                                                  (MDJO).
       114   0604826J                            JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT,            29,706          29,706
                                                  INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
                                                  ASSESSMENTS.
       115   0604873C                            LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR            100,882         100,882
                                                  (LRDR).
       116   0604874C                            IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE                1,697,121       1,692,869
                                                  INTERCEPTORS.
             ..................................  Excess support costs..............                         [-4,252]
       117   0604876C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL          25,673          25,673
                                                  DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
       118   0604878C                            AEGIS BMD TEST....................         135,019         136,219
             ..................................  Guam Defense System--INDOPACOM UPL                          [1,200]
       119   0604879C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR            96,864          96,864
                                                  TEST.
       120   0604880C                            LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)...........          22,220          22,220
       121   0604887C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE                   40,006          40,006
                                                  MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
       122   0604924D8Z                          HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED                   2,931           2,931
                                                  COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
       123   0202057C                            SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.........           1,771           1,771
       124   0208059JCY                          CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES...............          35,700          35,700
       126   0208086JCY                          CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE)..         158,345         162,345
             ..................................  Pacific Intelligence and                                    [4,000]
                                                  Innovation Initiative.
       127   0300206R                            ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            2,162           2,162
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       128   0305103C                            CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.........           1,831           1,831
       129   0305245D8Z                          INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND               51,784          51,784
                                                  INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
       131   0306250JCY                          CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                 52,715          52,715
                                                  SUPPORT.
       132   0901579D8Z                          OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL (OSC).         132,640         118,919
             ..................................  Excess growth--critical                                    [-8,721]
                                                  technologies limited partner
                                                  program.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-5,000]
       133   1206895C                            BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM           119,561         119,561
                                                  SPACE PROGRAMS.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT             11,285,067      11,938,348
                                                  DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
                                                  DEMONSTRATION
       134   0604123D8Z                          CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL               371,833         371,761
                                                  INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
                                                  VAL ACTIVITIES.
             ..................................  Artificial intelligence pilot                               [6,800]
                                                  programs.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-6,872]
       135   0604133D8Z                          ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES....          53,307          53,307
       136   0604161D8Z                          NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL           13,549          13,549
                                                  SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
       137   0604384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE            270,265         270,265
                                                  PROGRAM--EMD.

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       138   0604771D8Z                          JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION                  12,893          12,893
                                                  DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
       139   0605000BR                           COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS                     14,841          14,841
                                                  DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
       140   0605013BL                           INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT           4,709           4,709
       141   0605021SE                           HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY                  9,526           9,526
                                                  INITIATIVE.
       142   0605022D8Z                          DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM.....          15,779          15,779
       143   0605027D8Z                          OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES           7,564           7,564
       144   0605080S                            DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)--          31,916          31,916
                                                  FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
       145   0605141BR                           MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT            9,440           9,440
                                                  SYSTEM (MARMS).
       146   0605210D8Z                          DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC                      9,485           9,485
                                                  PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
       147   0605294D8Z                          TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS         150,436         150,436
       148   0605649D8Z                          ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND                 12,804          12,804
                                                  INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
       149   0605755D8Z                          RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE             3,575           3,575
                                                  MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
                                                  AND DEMONSTRATION.
       150   0605772D8Z                          NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, &                  3,849           3,849
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS.
       151   0305304D8Z                          DOD ENTERPRISE ENERGY INFORMATION            7,152           7,152
                                                  MANAGEMENT (EEIM).
       152   0305310D8Z                          COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED               13,151          13,151
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND          1,016,074       1,016,002
                                                  DEMONSTRATION.
             ..................................
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       154   0603829J                            JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION..          12,385          12,385
       155   0604122D8Z                          JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND                      222,945         222,945
                                                  EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
       156   0604774D8Z                          DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM          11,415          11,415
                                                  (DRRS).
       157   0604875D8Z                          JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE                   9,690           9,690
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       158   0604940D8Z                          CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION                782,643         765,143
                                                  INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
             ..................................  Program increase--execution risk..                        [-17,500]
       159   0604942D8Z                          ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS.......           1,503           1,503
       160   0604944D8Z                          ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS, DOD..           4,253           4,253
       161   0605001E                            MISSION SUPPORT...................         113,007         113,007
       162   0605100D8Z                          JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST             209,008         209,008
                                                  CAPABILITY (JMETC).
       163   0605126J                            JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE            72,005          72,005
                                                  DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
       165   0605142D8Z                          SYSTEMS ENGINEERING...............          24,669          24,669
       166   0605151D8Z                          STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD.           6,289           6,289
       167   0605161D8Z                          NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL SECURITY.          19,871          19,871
       168   0605170D8Z                          SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND                      8,580           8,580
                                                  INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
       169   0605200D8Z                          GENERAL SUPPORT TO                           3,155           3,155
                                                  OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
       170   0605384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             79,263          79,263
                                                  PROGRAM.
       177   0605711D8Z                          CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS......          11,422          11,422
       178   0605790D8Z                          SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH           5,346           5,346
                                                  (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
                                                  TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
       179   0605797D8Z                          MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE..          31,629          31,629
       180   0605798D8Z                          DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS.......          45,370          45,370
       181   0605801KA                           DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION               66,247          66,247
                                                  CENTER (DTIC).
       182   0605803SE                           R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT,           26,935          26,935
                                                  TESTING AND EVALUATION.

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       183   0605804D8Z                          DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION...          37,233          37,233
       184   0605898E                            MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................          14,577          14,577
       185   0605998KA                           MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL             3,505           3,505
                                                  INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
       186   0606005D8Z                          SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................          18,263          18,263
       187   0606100D8Z                          BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS....          14,272          14,272
       188   0606114D8Z                          ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG)                 2,814           2,814
                                                  SUPPORT.
       189   0606135D8Z                          CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL                 9,262           9,262
                                                  INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       190   0606225D8Z                          ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE                 3,403           3,403
                                                  ANALYSIS.
       191   0606300D8Z                          DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD.............           6,536           5,154
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                         [-1,382]
       192   0606301D8Z                          AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES......           1,885           1,885
       193   0606771D8Z                          CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY          40,401          40,401
                                                  POLICY.
       194   0606774D8Z                          DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS...          27,054          27,054
       195   0606775D8Z                          JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL            5,010           2,000
                                                  (JPAC).
             ..................................  Program decrease--unjustified                              [-3,010]
                                                  request.
       196   0606853BR                           MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL &                     12,115          12,115
                                                  INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
       197   0203345D8Z                          DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY                  3,151           3,151
                                                  INITIATIVE (DOSI).
       198   0204571J                            JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT....           7,433           7,433
       199   0208045K                            C4I INTEROPERABILITY..............          65,144          65,144
       202   0305172K                            COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS....          23,311          23,311
       204   0305208K                            DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE            2,988           2,988
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       205   0305248J                            JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF             12,700          12,700
                                                  DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
       206   0804768J                            COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND              166,021         166,021
                                                  TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
                                                  NON-MHA.
       207   0808709SE                           DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY                      315             315
                                                  MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
       208   0808737SE                           INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.....           5,096           5,096
       209   0901598C                            MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................          29,033          29,033
       210   0903235K                            JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)......           2,244           2,244
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............          37,738          37,738
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......       2,319,134       2,297,242
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
       211   0604011D8Z                          NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION                 12,424          20,024
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
             ..................................  OSD requested transfer from RDDW                            [7,600]
                                                  Line 94 to RDDW line 211 to
                                                  properly align 5G resourcing.
       213   0607162D8Z                          CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS              4,254           8,254
                                                  ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
                                                  IMPROVEMENT.
             ..................................  Development of a fully integrated                           [4,000]
                                                  transportable high-pressure
                                                  waterjet system for the
                                                  demilitarization of chemical and
                                                  biological weapons.
       214   0607210D8Z                          INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND             1,099,243         994,743
                                                  SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
             ..................................  Corrosion resistant coatings for                            [3,000]
                                                  aircraft parts.
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                       [-116,000]
             ..................................  Radar and Avionics Repair and                               [6,000]
                                                  Sustainment Facilities.
             ..................................  Resilient Manufacturing Ecosystem--                         [2,500]
                                                  Program Increase.
       215   0607310D8Z                          COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION          11,309          11,309
       216   0607327T                            GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY                      8,654           8,654
                                                  COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
                                                  INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
       217   0607384BP                           CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE             84,098          79,893
                                                  (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
             ..................................  Program decrease--excess growth...                         [-4,205]

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       218   0607757D8Z                          RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE             1,668           1,668
                                                  MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
       219   0208085JCY                          ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS..         154,375         114,375
             ..................................  Program decrease..................                        [-40,000]
       220   0208097JCY                          CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER            96,932          96,932
                                                  C2).
       221   0208099JCY                          DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP)..         106,053         106,053
       225   0302019K                            DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE                 12,843          12,843
                                                  ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
       226   0302609V                            COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED                 6,057           6,057
                                                  PLATFORM.
       227   0303126K                            LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS.....          51,214          51,214
       228   0303131K                            MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY                  4,985           4,985
                                                  COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
       230   0303140D8Z                          INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                31,127          31,127
                                                  PROGRAM.
       232   0303140K                            INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY                31,414          31,414
                                                  PROGRAM.
       234   0303153K                            DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION.....          24,991          24,991
       235   0303171K                            JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION                 3,304           3,304
                                                  SERVICES.
       236   0303228K                            JOINT REGIONAL SECURITY STACKS               2,371           2,371
                                                  (JRSS).
       242   0305104D8Z                          DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB)               15,524          15,524
                                                  CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
       248   0305146V                            DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE            1,800           1,800
                                                  ACTIVITIES.
       249   0305172D8Z                          COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS....          42,355          42,355
       252   0305186D8Z                          POLICY R&D PROGRAMS...............           6,220           6,220
       253   0305199D8Z                          NET CENTRICITY....................          20,620          20,620
       255   0305208BB                           DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE            5,854           5,854
                                                  SYSTEMS.
       263   0305387D8Z                          HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY                  1,867           1,867
                                                  TRANSFER PROGRAM.
       270   0306250JCY                          CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                479,672         464,672
                                                  SUPPORT.
             ..................................  Program decrease--Joint                                   [-15,000]
                                                  Development Environment lack of
                                                  credible execution plan.
       271   0307609V                            NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY                38,761          35,461
                                                  SYSTEMS (NISS).
             ..................................  Program decrease--underexecution..                         [-3,300]
       275   0708012K                            LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES......           1,406           1,406
       276   0708012S                            PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS..........           1,861           1,861
       277   0708047S                            DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY              3,004           3,004
                                                  SYSTEM.
       279   1105219BB                           MQ-9 UAV..........................          34,851          34,851
       281   1160403BB                           AVIATION SYSTEMS..................         263,712         246,299
             ..................................  AC/MC-130J Mission Systems and MC-                         [-1,713]
                                                  130J Modiciations.
             ..................................  FARA Cancellation.................                         [-4,200]
             ..................................  MC-130J Amphibious Capability.....                        [-11,500]
       282   1160405BB                           INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT..          81,648          78,648
             ..................................  MTUAS Slow Expenditure............                         [-3,000]
       283   1160408BB                           OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS..........         206,307         206,307
       284   1160431BB                           WARRIOR SYSTEMS...................         245,882         276,948
             ..................................  Counter Uncrewed Systems--SOCOM                            [34,625]
                                                  UFR.
             ..................................  NGTC..............................                         [-3,559]
       285   1160432BB                           SPECIAL PROGRAMS..................             539             539
       286   1160434BB                           UNMANNED ISR......................          31,578          24,851
             ..................................  Prior year carryover..............                         [-6,727]
       287   1160480BB                           SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES.............           9,025           9,025
       288   1160483BB                           MARITIME SYSTEMS..................         210,787         210,787
       289   1160490BB                           OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS                    17,233          17,233
                                                  INTELLIGENCE.
      9999   9999999999                          CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...............       8,686,427       8,658,419
             ..................................  Program reduction.................                        [-28,008]
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM             12,154,249      11,974,762
                                                  DEVELOPMENT.
             ..................................
             ..................................  SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
                                                  PILOT PROGRAMS

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       292   0608648D8Z                          ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE            17,907          17,907
                                                  PILOT PROGRAM.
       293   0303150K                            GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.          31,619          31,619
       294   0306250JCY                          CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY                 85,168          85,168
                                                  SUPPORT.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL              134,694         134,694
                                                  TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST       35,227,834      35,682,493
                                                  & EVAL, DW.
             ..................................
             ..................................  OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL, DEFENSE
             ..................................  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
       001   0605118OTE                          OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION...         136,226         136,226
       002   0605131OTE                          LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION.....         109,561         109,561
       003   0605814OTE                          OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND            102,922         102,922
                                                  ANALYSES.
             ..................................  SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.......         348,709         348,709
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL,             348,709         348,709
                                                  DEFENSE.
             ..................................
             ..................................  TOTAL RDT&E.......................     143,156,590     143,768,041
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                     TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

    SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
         SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 FY 2025        Conference
      Line                Item                   Request        Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              ARMY
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   MANEUVER UNITS................       3,536,069       3,503,069
                 Commercial off the Shelf                           [25,000]
                 (COTS) Uncrewed Aerial
                 System (sUAS)--Army UFR...
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-58,000]
       020   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES......         216,575         202,575
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-14,000]
       030   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........         829,985         829,985
       040   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..........       2,570,467       2,562,967
                 Unjustified request.......                         [-7,500]
       050   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT       1,185,211       1,110,211
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-75,000]
       060   AVIATION ASSETS...............       1,955,482       1,935,482
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-20,000]
       070   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS           7,150,264       7,105,264
              SUPPORT......................
                 BUCKEYE support to AFRICOM                         [15,000]
                 Historical underexecution.                       [-100,000]
                 Program increase: Ultra-                           [40,000]
                 lightweight camouflage net
                 system increment 1........
       080   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.         533,892         508,892
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-25,000]
       090   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.       1,220,407       1,220,407
       100   MEDICAL READINESS.............         931,137         931,137
       110   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.......      10,482,544      10,420,044
                 Program increase..........                          [7,500]
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-70,000]

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2371]]

       120   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,              5,231,918       5,477,715
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
                 Force Protection Equipment                         [75,000]
                 Sustainment--CENTCOM UFR..
                 Quality of Life                                   [170,797]
                 Initiatives...............
       130   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL             309,674         309,674
              HEADQUARTERS.................
       140   ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES.........         303,660         303,660
       150   RESET.........................         319,873         319,873
       160   US AFRICA COMMAND.............         430,724         430,724
       170   US EUROPEAN COMMAND...........         326,399         326,399
       180   US SOUTHERN COMMAND...........         255,639         275,529
                 Joint Department of                                [15,000]
                 Defense Information
                 Network Operations Center.
                 Mission Partner                                     [4,890]
                 Environment (MPE)--
                 SOUTHCOM..................
       190   US FORCES KOREA...............          71,826          71,826
       200   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                422,561         422,561
              CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
       210   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                597,021         597,021
              CYBERSECURITY................
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.      38,881,328      38,865,015

             MOBILIZATION
       230   STRATEGIC MOBILITY............         567,351         567,351
       240   ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS.....         405,747         420,747
                 Program Increase: Subic                            [15,000]
                 Bay.......................
       250   INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS.......           4,298           4,298
                 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.....         977,396         992,396

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
       260   OFFICER ACQUISITION...........         200,754         200,754
       270   RECRUIT TRAINING..............          72,829          72,829
       280   ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING.....          92,762          92,762
       290   SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS                557,478         557,478
              TRAINING CORPS...............
       300   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING....       1,064,113       1,064,113
       310   FLIGHT TRAINING...............       1,418,987       1,418,987
       320   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT               214,497         214,497
              EDUCATION....................
       330   TRAINING SUPPORT..............         633,316         633,316
       340   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....         785,440         785,440
       350   EXAMINING.....................         205,072         205,072
       360   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY                 245,880         245,880
              EDUCATION....................
       370   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND                 246,460         246,460
              TRAINING.....................
       380   JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER                 206,700         206,700
              TRAINING CORPS...............
                 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND            5,944,288       5,944,288
                 RECRUITING................

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       400   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION....         785,233         785,233
       410   CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES.....         926,136         926,136
       420   LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...         738,637         738,637
       430   AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT.........         411,213         411,213
       440   ADMINISTRATION................         515,501         505,501
                 Program decrease..........                        [-10,000]
       450   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS....       2,167,183       2,127,183
                 Program decrease..........                        [-40,000]
       460   MANPOWER MANAGEMENT...........         375,963         375,963
       470   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.......         943,764         893,764
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-50,000]
       480   OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT.........       2,402,405       2,352,405

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2372]]

                 Historical underexecution.                        [-50,000]
       490   ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES........         204,652         204,652
       500   REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT........         305,340         305,340
       510   FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT         487,742         487,742
              READINESS....................
       520   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE               41,068          41,068
              DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
       530   INTERNATIONAL MILITARY                 633,982         633,982
              HEADQUARTERS.................
       540   MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS          34,429          34,429
      590A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........       2,376,219       2,406,010
                 DOD High-Risk ISR--AFRICOM                         [29,791]
                 UFR.......................
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION         13,349,467      13,229,258
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       600   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                         -11,320
                 Unobligated balances......                        [-11,320]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                         -11,320

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND            59,152,479      59,019,637
                  MAINTENANCE, ARMY........

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              ARMY RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES......          14,098          14,098
       020   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........         655,868         655,868
       030   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..........         136,625         136,625
       040   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT         696,146         670,346
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-25,800]
       050   AVIATION ASSETS...............         129,581         129,581
       060   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS             404,585         404,585
              SUPPORT......................
       070   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.          42,942          42,942
       080   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.          49,973          49,973
       090   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.......         578,327         578,327
       100   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,                474,365         474,365
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
       110   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL              26,680          26,680
              HEADQUARTERS.................
       120   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                  2,241           2,241
              CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
       130   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                 18,598          18,598
              CYBERSECURITY................
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       3,230,029       3,204,229

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       140   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION....          17,092          17,092
       150   ADMINISTRATION................          19,106          19,106
       160   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS....           6,727           6,727
       170   MANPOWER MANAGEMENT...........           7,477           7,477
       180   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.......          80,346          80,346
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            130,748         130,748
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       210   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                          -1,500
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-1,500]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                          -1,500

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                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             3,360,777       3,333,477
                  MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   MANEUVER UNITS................         886,229         891,229
                 Training Exercise Support--                         [5,000]
                 Northern Strike...........
       020   MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES......         200,417         200,417
       030   ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........         861,685         861,685
       040   THEATER LEVEL ASSETS..........          86,356          86,356
       050   LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT         345,720         345,720
       060   AVIATION ASSETS...............       1,150,777       1,150,777
       070   FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS             737,884         737,884
              SUPPORT......................
       080   LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS.          34,262          34,262
       090   LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE.         221,401         221,401
       100   BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.......       1,247,797       1,247,797
       110   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,              1,147,554       1,147,554
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
       120   MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL           1,322,621       1,322,621
              HEADQUARTERS.................
       130   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                  5,287           5,287
              CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
       140   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--                 20,869          20,869
              CYBERSECURITY................
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       8,268,859       8,273,859

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       150   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION....           7,849           7,849
       160   ADMINISTRATION................          49,304          49,944
                 Increase for 7 new State                              [640]
                 Partnership Program
                 partners--NGB UFR.........
       170   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS....          18,585          18,585
       190   OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.......         297,594         297,594
       200   REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT........           3,954           3,954
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            377,286         377,926
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       230   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                         -43,000
                 Unobligated balances......                        [-43,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                         -43,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             8,646,145       8,608,785
                  MAINTENANCE, ARMY
                  NATIONAL GUARD...........

             COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ
              AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
             COUNTER ISIS TRAIN AND EQUIP
              FUND (CTEF)
       010   IRAQ..........................         380,758         380,758
       020   SYRIA.........................         147,941         147,941
                 SUBTOTAL COUNTER ISIS              528,699         528,699
                 TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND
                 (CTEF)....................

                  TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC             528,699         528,699
                  STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA
                  TRAIN AND EQUIP..........

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              NAVY

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             OPERATING FORCES
       010   MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT             6,876,414       6,776,414
              OPERATIONS...................
                 Historical underexecution.                       [-100,000]
       020   FLEET AIR TRAINING............       2,980,271       2,880,271
                 Historical underexecution.                       [-100,000]
       050   AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT...........       1,444,564       1,444,564
       060   AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE....       1,747,475       1,747,475
       080   AVIATION LOGISTICS............       2,020,926       2,005,926
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-15,000]
       090   MISSION AND OTHER SHIP               7,561,665       7,485,665
              OPERATIONS...................
                 Automated Inspections                               [5,000]
                 Technology Pilot Program..
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-81,000]
       100   SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT &            1,576,167       1,576,167
              TRAINING.....................
       110   SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE........      12,121,320      12,186,320
                 Prevent retirement of ESD.                         [65,000]
       120   SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.       2,722,849       2,722,849
       130   COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND            1,845,351       1,845,351
              ELECTRONIC WARFARE...........
       140   SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE         429,851         429,851
       150   WARFARE TACTICS...............       1,030,531       1,030,531
       160   OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND            462,111         462,111
              OCEANOGRAPHY.................
       170   COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES.........       2,430,990       2,400,990
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-30,000]
       180   EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND               49,520          49,520
              DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.....
       200   COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE               93,949          93,949
              OPERATIONS...................
       210   COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT            395,278         621,778
              MISSION SUPPORT..............
                 AI-Enabled Planning &                              [18,000]
                 Wargaming (STORMBREAKER)..
                 Campaigning--Special                               [53,000]
                 Operations Command Pacific
                 (SOCPAC)..................
                 INDOPACOM Mission Network--                       [106,500]
                 INDOPACOM UPL.............
                 Joint Training Team--                              [49,000]
                 INDOPACOM UPL.............
       220   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........         577,882         577,882
       230   FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE.......       1,866,966       1,866,966
       240   WEAPONS MAINTENANCE...........       1,596,682       1,607,982
                 Accelerate Mk-48 Heavy                              [9,200]
                 Weight Torpedo (HWT)
                 Procurement (+41)--Navy
                 UFR.......................
                 Accelerate Subsea and                               [2,100]
                 Seabed Warfare (SSW) ROV--
                 Navy UFR..................
       250   OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT..         785,511         778,754
                 Historical underexecution.                         [-6,757]
       260   ENTERPRISE INFORMATION........       1,824,127       1,814,127
                 Program decrease..........                        [-10,000]
       270   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND         4,654,449       5,396,949
              MODERNIZATION................
                 Guam Glass Breakwater.....                        [600,000]
                 Quality of Life                                   [142,500]
                 Initiatives...............
       280   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........       6,324,454       6,251,454
                 Program increase..........                          [9,000]
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-82,000]
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.      63,419,303      64,053,846

             MOBILIZATION
       290   SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE.         463,722         463,722
       300   READY RESERVE FORCE...........         780,558         780,558

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       310   SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS       1,030,030       1,030,030
       320   EXPEDITIONARY HEALTH SERVICES          173,200         173,200
              SYSTEMS......................
       330   COAST GUARD SUPPORT...........          21,800          21,800
                 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.....       2,469,310       2,469,310

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
       340   OFFICER ACQUISITION...........         206,282         206,282
       350   RECRUIT TRAINING..............          18,748          23,048
                 Sea Cadets................                          [4,300]
       360   RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING              169,044         169,044
              CORPS........................
       370   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING....       1,236,735       1,216,735
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-20,000]
       380   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT               357,317         357,317
              EDUCATION....................
       390   TRAINING SUPPORT..............         434,173         434,173
       400   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....         281,107         281,107
       410   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY                  77,223          77,223
              EDUCATION....................
       420   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND                  73,510          73,510
              TRAINING.....................
       430   JUNIOR ROTC...................          59,649          59,649
                 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND            2,913,788       2,898,088
                 RECRUITING................

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       440   ADMINISTRATION................       1,453,465       1,370,965
                 Program decrease..........                        [-74,500]
                 Unjustified request.......                         [-8,000]
       450   CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND                  252,723         252,723
              PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
       460   MILITARY MANPOWER AND                  729,351         720,351
              PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
                 Unjustified request.......                         [-9,000]
       470   MEDICAL ACTIVITIES............         324,055         289,055
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-35,000]
       480   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE               69,348          69,348
              DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
       490   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION....         275,379         275,379
       510   PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND             609,648         609,648
              PROGRAM SUPPORT..............
       520   ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND            869,350         829,350
              OVERSIGHT....................
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-40,000]
       530   INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY             980,857         980,857
              SERVICES.....................
      810A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........         656,005         656,005
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION          6,220,181       6,053,681
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       820   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                        -212,000
                 Unobligated balances......                       [-212,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                        -212,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND            75,022,582      75,262,925
                  MAINTENANCE, NAVY........

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              MARINE CORPS
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   OPERATIONAL FORCES............       1,848,218       1,870,718
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-30,000]
                 INDOPACOM Campaigning.....                         [47,000]
                 Marine Corps realignment--                          [5,500]
                 high cut enhanced combat
                 helmet....................

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       020   FIELD LOGISTICS...............       1,990,769       1,975,769
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-15,000]
       030   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.............         241,350         241,350
       040   MARITIME PREPOSITIONING.......         176,356         176,356
       060   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........         271,819         271,819
       070   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION &           1,304,957       1,863,437
              MODERNIZATION................
                 Barracks 2030.............                        [230,480]
                 Quality of Life                                    [35,000]
                 Initiatives...............
                 USMC Enterprise-Wide                              [293,000]
                 Facilities Modernization..
       080   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........       3,035,867       3,123,867
                 Barracks 2030.............                        [119,000]
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-31,000]
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       8,869,336       9,523,316

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
       090   RECRUIT TRAINING..............          26,610          26,610
       100   OFFICER ACQUISITION...........           1,418           1,418
       110   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING....         128,502         128,502
       120   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT                63,208          63,208
              EDUCATION....................
       130   TRAINING SUPPORT..............         553,166         553,166
       140   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....         237,077         309,927
                 Advertising--USMC UFR.....                         [72,850]
       150   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY                  50,000          50,000
              EDUCATION....................
       160   JUNIOR ROTC...................          30,276          30,276
                 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND            1,090,257       1,163,107
                 RECRUITING................

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       180   SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION....          96,528          96,528
       190   ADMINISTRATION................         442,037         438,037
                 Program decrease..........                         [-4,000]
      310A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........          64,646          64,646
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            603,211         599,211
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       320   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                        -113,000
                 Unobligated balances......                       [-113,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                        -113,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND            10,562,804      11,172,634
                  MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              NAVY RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT               708,701         708,701
              OPERATIONS...................
       030   AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT...........          10,250          10,250
       040   AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE....         148,292         148,292
       060   AVIATION LOGISTICS............          33,200          33,200
       070   COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS.........          21,211          21,211
       080   COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES.........         199,551         199,551
       090   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........             291             291
       100   ENTERPRISE INFORMATION........          33,027          33,027
       110   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND            50,200          50,200
              MODERNIZATION................
       120   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........         119,124         119,124
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       1,323,847       1,323,847

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             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       130   ADMINISTRATION................           2,067           2,067
       140   MILITARY MANPOWER AND                   13,575          13,575
              PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
       150   ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM                  2,173           2,173
              MANAGEMENT...................
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION             17,815          17,815
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       180   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                          -2,900
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-2,900]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                          -2,900

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             1,341,662       1,338,762
                  MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              MARINE CORPS RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   OPERATING FORCES..............         132,907         132,907
       020   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.............          22,073          22,073
       030   SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND            47,677          47,677
              MODERNIZATION................
       040   BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........         122,734         122,734
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.         325,391         325,391

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       050   ADMINISTRATION................          12,689          12,689
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION             12,689          12,689
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       060   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                          -1,800
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-1,800]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                          -1,800

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND               338,080         336,280
                  MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
                  RESERVE..................

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
              FORCE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES.........         910,849         926,830
                 Campaigning--Pacific Air                           [48,000]
                 Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM
                 UFR.......................
                 Fighter Force Re-                                   [1,981]
                 Optimization (+208 PMAI a/
                 c)--AF UFR................
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-34,000]
       020   COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES.....       2,631,887       2,619,887
                 Campaigning--Pacific Air                           [20,000]
                 Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM
                 UFR.......................
                 C-UAS Electronic Support--                         [36,000]
                 CENTCOM UFR...............
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-68,000]
       030   AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT,        1,526,855       1,481,855
              MAINTAIN SKILLS).............
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-45,000]
       040   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT             4,862,731       4,762,731
              MAINTENANCE..................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2378]]

                 Historical underexecution.                       [-100,000]
       050   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,              4,413,268       4,560,768
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
                 Quality of Life                                   [147,500]
                 Initiatives...............
       060   CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT........         245,330         245,330
       070   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT        10,100,030      10,124,686
              AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
                 Campaigning--Pacific Air                           [21,500]
                 Forces (PACAF) - INDOPACOM
                 UFR.......................
                 Fighter Force Re-                                   [3,156]
                 Optimization (+208 PMAI a/
                 c)--AF UFR................
       080   FLYING HOUR PROGRAM...........       7,010,770       6,940,770
                 Historical underexecution.                        [-70,000]
       090   BASE SUPPORT..................      11,449,394      11,364,394
                 Program increase..........                         [10,000]
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-95,000]
       100   GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING..       1,294,815       1,294,815
       110   OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS.       1,840,433       1,840,433
       120   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........         874,283         864,283
                 Program decrease..........                        [-10,000]
       140   MEDICAL READINESS.............         567,561         567,561
       160   US NORTHCOM/NORAD.............         212,311         212,311
       170   US STRATCOM...................         524,159         524,159
       190   US CENTCOM....................         333,250         333,250
       200   US SOCOM......................          28,431          28,431
       210   US TRANSCOM...................             681             681
       220   CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT           1,466           1,466
       230   USSPACECOM....................         418,153         418,153
      240A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........       1,848,981       1,848,981
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.      51,095,638      50,961,775

             MOBILIZATION
       250   AIRLIFT OPERATIONS............       3,502,648       3,502,648
       260   MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS.....         260,168         260,168
                 SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION.....       3,762,816       3,762,816

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
       270   OFFICER ACQUISITION...........         219,822         219,822
       280   RECRUIT TRAINING..............          28,133          28,133
       290   RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING              129,859         129,859
              CORPS (ROTC).................
       300   SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING....         624,525         624,525
       310   FLIGHT TRAINING...............         882,998         877,998
                 Historical underexecution.                         [-5,000]
       320   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT               322,278         322,278
              EDUCATION....................
       330   TRAINING SUPPORT..............         192,028         192,028
       340   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....         216,939         216,939
       350   EXAMINING.....................           7,913           7,913
       360   OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY                 255,673         255,673
              EDUCATION....................
       370   CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND                 361,897         361,897
              TRAINING.....................
       380   JUNIOR ROTC...................          74,682          74,682
                 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND            3,316,747       3,311,747
                 RECRUITING................

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       390   LOGISTICS OPERATIONS..........       1,212,268       1,206,268
                 Program decrease..........                         [-6,000]
       400   TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES..         175,511         175,511
       410   ADMINISTRATION................       1,381,555       1,221,555
                 Unjustified request.......                       [-160,000]

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2379]]

       420   SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS....          34,913          34,913
       430   OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES..       1,933,264       1,913,264
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-20,000]
       440   CIVIL AIR PATROL..............          31,520          31,520
       460   DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE               51,756          51,756
              DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
       480   INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.........          93,490          93,490
      480A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........       1,528,256       1,528,256
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION          6,442,533       6,256,533
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       490   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                        -289,500
                 Unobligated balances......                       [-289,500]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                        -289,500

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND            64,617,734      64,003,371
                  MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE...

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              SPACE FORCE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING....         694,469         648,469
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-46,000]
       020   SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS.......         373,584         373,584
       030   SPACE OPERATIONS..............         936,956         896,956
                 Unjustified request.......                        [-40,000]
       040   EDUCATION & TRAINING..........         235,459         235,459
       060   DEPOT MAINTENANCE.............          80,571          80,571
       070   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,                488,709         523,709
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
                 Quality of Life                                    [35,000]
                 Initiatives...............
       080   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND             1,346,611       1,346,611
              SYSTEM SUPPORT...............
       090   SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS.........         238,717         238,717
       100   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........         139,983         139,983
      100A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........         537,908         537,908
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       5,072,967       5,021,967

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       110   LOGISTICS OPERATIONS..........          35,313          35,313
       120   ADMINISTRATION................         183,992         168,992
                 Unjustified growth........                        [-15,000]
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            219,305         204,305
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       140   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                          -9,000
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-9,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                          -9,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             5,292,272       5,217,272
                  MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE.

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
              FORCE RESERVE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES.........       1,958,968       1,958,968

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2380]]

       020   MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS....         177,080         177,080
       030   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT               597,172         597,172
              MAINTENANCE..................
       040   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,                123,394         123,394
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
       050   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT           601,302         601,302
              AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
       060   BASE SUPPORT..................         585,943         585,943
       070   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........           2,331           2,331
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       4,046,190       4,046,190

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       080   ADMINISTRATION................          92,732          92,732
       090   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....          10,855          10,855
       100   MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS              17,188          17,188
              MGMT (ARPC)..................
       110   OTHER PERS SUPPORT (DISABILITY           6,304           6,304
              COMP)........................
       120   AUDIOVISUAL...................             527             527
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            127,606         127,606
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       130   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                         -62,000
                 Unobligated balances......                        [-62,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                         -62,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             4,173,796       4,111,796
                  MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
                  RESERVE..................

             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
              NATIONAL GUARD
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS...........       2,626,498       2,626,498
       020   MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS....         649,621         649,621
       030   DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT             1,004,771         995,771
              MAINTENANCE..................
                 Program decrease                                   [-9,000]
                 unaccounted for...........
       040   FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT,                458,917         458,917
              RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
       050   CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT         1,353,383       1,336,383
              AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
                 Program decrease                                  [-17,000]
                 unaccounted for...........
       060   BASE SUPPORT..................       1,119,429       1,119,429
       070   CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT........          14,291          14,291
       080   CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.........          57,162          57,162
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.       7,284,072       7,258,072

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       090   ADMINISTRATION................          71,454          71,454
       100   RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING....          48,245          48,245
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION            119,699         119,699
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       110   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                         -62,000
                 Unobligated balances......                        [-62,000]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                         -62,000

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND             7,403,771       7,315,771
                  MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL
                  GUARD....................

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             OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
              DEFENSE-WIDE
             OPERATING FORCES
       010   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.........         461,772         457,772
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-4,000]
       020   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP..         696,446         696,446
       030   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER..           9,100           9,100
       040   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF             253,176         253,176
              DEFENSE--MISO................
       050   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND           2,082,777       2,067,060
              COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
                 Projected underexecution..                        [-15,717]
       060   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND           1,197,289       1,196,289
              MAINTENANCE..................
                 Counter Uncrewed Systems--                          [1,000]
                 SOCOM UFR.................
                 Program decrease..........                         [-2,000]
       070   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND             203,622         193,558
              MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL
              HEADQUARTERS.................
                 Projected underexecution..                        [-10,064]
       080   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND           3,410,271       3,398,690
              THEATER FORCES...............
                 Overestimation of flying                           [-7,000]
                 hours.....................
                 Preservation of the Force,                          [2,000]
                 Muscle Activation
                 Technique (MAT Program)...
                 Projected underexecution..                         [-6,581]
       090   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND              51,263          51,263
              CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES........
       100   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND           1,266,217       1,259,217
              INTELLIGENCE.................
                 Program decrease - long                            [-7,000]
                 endurance aircraft........
       110   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND           1,453,809       1,453,809
              OPERATIONAL SUPPORT..........
       120   CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS.........       1,361,360       1,371,360
                 Department of Defense-Wide                         [10,000]
                 Internet Operations
                 Management Capability.....
       130   USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS.......         344,376         337,423
                 Projected underexecution..                         [-6,953]
                 SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES.      12,791,478      12,745,163

             TRAINING AND RECRUITING
       140   DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY         184,963         184,963
       150   JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF.........         132,101         132,101
       160   SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/             31,806          31,806
              PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
              EDUCATION....................
                 SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND              348,870         348,870
                 RECRUITING................

             ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
              WIDE ACTIVITIES
       170   CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS.......         140,375         240,375
                 National Guard Youth                               [50,000]
                 Challenge.................
                 STARBASE..................                         [50,000]
       180   DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--          4,961           4,961
              CYBER........................
       190   DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY.         673,621         667,921
                 Unobligated balances......                         [-5,700]
       200   DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT          1,543,134       1,512,271
              AGENCY.......................
                 Program decrease..........                        [-30,863]
       210   DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT             42,541          42,541
              AGENCY--CYBER................

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       220   DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE            952,464         922,464
              AND SECURITY AGENCY..........
                 Program decrease..........                        [-30,000]
       240   DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE              9,794           9,794
              AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER...
       250   DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES                 39,781          39,781
              ACTIVITY--CYBER..............
       260   DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES              1,104,152       1,080,367
              ACTIVITY.....................
                 Program decrease..........                        [-28,785]
                 Re-establishment of Troops-                         [5,000]
                 to-Teachers program.......
       290   DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS          2,614,041       2,587,541
              AGENCY.......................
                 OSD requested transfer                              [8,500]
                 from RDDW Line 94 to OMDW
                 Line 4GT9 to properly
                 align 5G resourcing.......
                 Program decrease..........                        [-35,000]
       300   DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS            504,896         504,896
              AGENCY--CYBER................
       310   DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY.         207,918         176,730
                 Program decrease..........                        [-31,188]
       320   DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY......         412,257         391,644
                 Program decrease..........                        [-20,613]
       330   DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY........         244,689         244,689
       340   DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE........         188,022         188,022
       350   DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION         2,889,957       2,674,957
              AGENCY.......................
                 Irregular Warfare Center..                          [5,000]
                 Program decrease - Indo-                         [-200,000]
                 Pacific Security
                 Assistance Initiative.....
                 Program decrease - section                        [-20,000]
                 1226 support..............
       360   DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY             42,380          42,380
              ADMINISTRATION...............
       370   DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION               858,476         808,476
              AGENCY.......................
                 Program decrease..........                        [-50,000]
       390   DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION                72,952          72,952
              AGENCY--CYBER................
       400   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                3,559,288       3,629,288
              EDUCATION ACTIVITY...........
                 Impact aid for children                            [20,000]
                 with severe disabilities..
                 Impact aid for schools                             [50,000]
                 with military dependent
                 students..................
       410   MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY........         605,766         605,766
       420   OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE            117,081         177,081
              COMMUNITY COOPERATION........
                 Program increase: Defense                          [60,000]
                 Community Infrastructure
                 Program...................
       460   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF              99,583          99,583
              DEFENSE--CYBER...............
       470   OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF           2,980,715       2,792,319
              DEFENSE......................
                 Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup...                         [15,000]
                 Centers for Disease                                 [5,000]
                 Control and Prevention
                 Nation-wide human health
                 assessment................
                 Native American Lands                               [5,000]
                 Environmental Mitigation
                 Program...................
                 Program decrease..........                       [-223,396]
                 Readiness and                                      [10,000]
                 Environmental Protection
                 Initiative................
       480   WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS                496,512         435,416
              SERVICES.....................
                 Program decrease..........                        [-61,096]
      480A   CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...........      20,630,146      20,507,204
                 Classified adjustment.....                       [-111,060]

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                 Program reduction.........                        [-11,882]
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION         41,035,502      40,459,419
                 AND SERVICE-WIDE
                 ACTIVITIES................

             UNDISTRIBUTED
       490   UNDISTRIBUTED.................                      -1,096,584
                 FY25 bulk fuel savings....                     [-1,096,584]
                 SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED....                      -1,096,584

                  TOTAL OPERATION AND            54,175,850      52,456,868
                  MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE

             UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
              FOR THE ARMED FORCES
             ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED
              ACTIVITIES
       010   US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE             21,035          21,035
              ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE........
                 SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION             21,035          21,035
                 AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES.

                  TOTAL UNITED STATES COURT          21,035          21,035
                  OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED
                  FORCES...................

             DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
              ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
              DEVELOPMENT FUND
             ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
              DEVELOPMENT
       010   ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD..........          56,176          56,176
                 SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION                56,176          56,176
                 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.....

                  TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF                56,176          56,176
                  DEFENSE ACQUISITION
                  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
                  FUND.....................

             OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN,
              DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
             HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
       010   OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN,                 115,335         115,335
              DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.......
                 SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN              115,335         115,335
                 ASSISTANCE................

                  TOTAL OVERSEAS                    115,335         115,335
                  HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER,
                  AND CIVIC AID............

             COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION
              ACCOUNT
       010   COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION..         350,116         350,116
                 SUBTOTAL COOPERATIVE               350,116         350,116
                 THREAT REDUCTION..........

                  TOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT          350,116         350,116
                  REDUCTION ACCOUNT........

             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
              ARMY
             DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
       060   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,             268,069         298,069
              ARMY.........................
                 Increases to unfunded                              [30,000]
                 requirements for PFAS.....
                 SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE         268,069         298,069
                 ARMY......................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2384]]

                  TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL               268,069         298,069
                  RESTORATION, ARMY........

             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
              NAVY
             DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
       080   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,             343,591         343,591
              NAVY.........................
                 SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE         343,591         343,591
                 NAVY......................

                  TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL               343,591         343,591
                  RESTORATION, NAVY........

             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR
              FORCE
             DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
       100   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR         320,256         330,256
              FORCE........................
                 Increases to unfunded                              [10,000]
                 requirements for PFAS.....
                 SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE         320,256         330,256
                 AIR FORCE.................

                  TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL               320,256         330,256
                  RESTORATION, AIR FORCE...

             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
              DEFENSE
             DEFENSE-WIDE
       120   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,               8,800           8,800
              DEFENSE......................
                 SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE.....           8,800           8,800

                  TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL                 8,800           8,800
                  RESTORATION, DEFENSE.....

             ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
              FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
             DEFENSE-WIDE
       140   ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION              234,475         234,475
              FORMERLY USED SITES..........
                 SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE.....         234,475         234,475

                  TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL               234,475         234,475
                  RESTORATION, FORMERLY
                  USED DEFENSE SITES.......

                  TOTAL OPERATION &             296,334,504     294,464,130
                  MAINTENANCE..............
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

                         TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

    SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
             SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                FY 2025         Conference
                     Item                       Request         Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Military Personnel Appropriations.....     170,834,234      171,699,320
    Junior enlisted pay increase..........                       [1,600,000]
    Air Force Reserve--diversity and                                   [-75]
     inclusion programs reduction.........
    Air National Guard--diversity and                                 [-546]
     inclusion programs reduction.........

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2385]]

    Air National Guard increase for 7 new                            [1,350]
     State Partnership Program partners--
     NGB UFR..............................
    Army National Guard--diversity and                                 [-83]
     inclusion programs reduction.........
    Army National Guard increase for 7 new                           [1,800]
     State Partnership Program partners--
     NGB UFR..............................
    Unobligated balances..................                        [-737,360]

    Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care       11,046,305       11,046,305
     Fund Contributions...................

      TOTAL, Military Personnel...........     181,880,539      182,745,625
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

                         TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

    SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
            SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                FY 2025         Conference
                 Program Title                  Request         Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
    WORKING CAPITAL FUND..................          21,776           21,776
    ARMY ARSENALS INITIATIVE
    SUPPLY MANAGEMENT--ARMY...............           1,828            1,828
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY...          23,604           23,604

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
    SUPPLY MANAGEMENT, NAVY
    NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS.........          30,000           30,000
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY...          30,000           30,000

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
    TRANSPORTATION
    SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS................          86,874           86,874
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR              86,874           86,874
       FORCE..............................

    NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION
     FUND
    DEFENSE STOCKPILE.....................           7,629            7,629
       TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE              7,629            7,629
       TRANSACTION FUND...................

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
    DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION                      3                3
     SERVICES.............................
    ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF................           2,253            2,253
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-          2,256            2,256
       WIDE...............................

    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE
     COMMISSARY AGENCY
    WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA............       1,570,187        1,570,187
       TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE       1,570,187        1,570,187
       COMMISSARY AGENCY..................

    CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
     DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
    CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M............          20,745           20,745

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2386]]

    CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E..........         754,762          754,762
       TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS         775,507          775,507
       DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE...............

    DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
     ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
    COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT.............         339,292          345,292
         Prioritizing counter-drug........                           [6,000]
    CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS...................         314,410          314,410
    DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM.........         135,567          139,567
         Young Marines....................                           [4,000]
    NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM...         106,043          106,043
    NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS...           6,167            6,167
       TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-        901,479          911,479
       DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE...........

    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL--O&M..         542,107          542,107
    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL--CYBER           1,988            1,988
    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL--RDT&E           1,900            1,900
    OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL--                1,336            1,336
     PROCUREMENT..........................
       TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR               547,331          547,331
       GENERAL............................

    DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
    IN-HOUSE CARE.........................      10,766,432       10,665,211
         Insufficient justification.......                        [-101,221]
    PRIVATE SECTOR CARE...................      20,599,128       20,199,128
         Historical underexecution........                        [-400,000]
    CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT...........       2,048,030        2,041,042
         Unjustified growth...............                          [-6,988]
    INFORMATION MANAGEMENT................       2,469,204        2,439,822
         Unjustified growth...............                         [-29,382]
    MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.................         341,254          341,254
    EDUCATION AND TRAINING................         371,817          371,817
    BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS........       2,306,692        2,298,613
         Unjustified request..............                          [-8,079]
    R&D RESEARCH..........................          41,476           46,476
         Next Generation Blood Products                              [5,000]
         and Platelet Development and
         Platelet Hemostatic Products.....
    R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT............         188,564          188,564
    R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT..............         328,825          328,825
    R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION..........         175,518          175,518
    R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT...........         130,931          130,931
    R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT............          88,425           88,425
    R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT..........          18,697           18,697
    PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING...............          23,449           23,449
    PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION......         243,184          243,184
    PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE                 30,129           30,129
     INFORMATION SYSTEM...................
    PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP            75,536           75,536
     TO DATACENTER........................
    PROC DOD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM           26,569           26,569
     MODERNIZATION........................
    UNDISTRIBUTED.........................                         -185,900
         Unobligated balances.............                        [-185,900]
       TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.......      40,273,860       39,547,290

       TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.........      44,218,727       43,502,157
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2387]]

                        TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

    SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     State/Country and                                     FY 2025      Conference
              Account                  Installation               Project Title            Request      Authorized
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
    ARMY
                                 Alabama
    Army                           Anniston Army Depot     GUIDED MISSILE MAINTENANCE              0          5,300
                                                            BUILDING (DESIGN).
                                 Alaska
    Army                           Fort Wainwright         AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE             23,000         23,000
                                                            MACHINE GUN RANGE.
    Army                           Fort Wainwright         ENLISTED UNACCOMPANIED                  0              0
                                                            PERSONNEL HOUSING.
                                 Arizona
    Army                           Fort Huachuca           FIRE & RESCUE STATION                   0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Huachuca           FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER                    0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Yuma Proving Ground     IMPROVE RANGE ROAD (DESIGN)             0              0
                                 Belgium
    Army                           SHAPE Headquarters      YOUTH CENTER...............        45,000         45,000
                                 California
    Army                           Fort Irwin              TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER....        44,000         44,000
    Army                           Military Ocean          AMMUNITION HOLDING FACILITY        68,000         68,000
                                    Terminal Concord
                                 Florida
    Army                           Naval Air Station Key   JOINT INTER-AGENCY TASK                 0         90,000
                                    West                    FORCE-SOUTH COMMAND AND
                                                            CONTROL FACILITY.
                                 Georgia
    Army                           Fort Eisenhower         CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS                0              0
                                                            AND AUDITORIUM FACILITY
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Moore              DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Stewart            BARRACKS (DESIGN)..........             0          8,000
                                 Germany
    Army                           Hohenfels Training      BARRACKS...................        61,000         61,000
                                    Area
    Army                           Hohenfels Training      COST TO COMPLETE--                 35,000         35,000
                                    Area                    SIMULATIONS CENTER.
    Army                           U.S. Army Garrison      BARRACKS...................       100,000        100,000
                                    Ansbach
    Army                           U.S. Army Garrison      BARRACKS...................        91,000         91,000
                                    Ansbach
    Army                           U.S. Army Garrison      OPERATIONAL READINESS                   0         12,856
                                    Bavaria                 TRAINING COMPLEX (ORTC)
                                                            UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE.
    Army                           U.S. Army Garrison      CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER...        44,000         44,000
                                    Wiesbaden
                                 Guam
    Army                           Joint Region Marianas   GDS BATTALION HEADQUARTERS.             0         47,000
    Army                           Joint Region Marianas   GDS ENVIRONMENTAL                       0         23,000
                                                            MITIGATION.
    Army                           Joint Region Marianas   GDS FORWARD OPERATING SITES             0         75,000
                                 Hawaii
    Army                           Pohakuloa Training      AIRFIELD OPERATIONS                     0         20,000
                                    Area                    BUILDING.
    Army                           Wheeler Army Airfield   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR       231,000         36,000
                                 Illinois
    Army                           Rock Island Arsenal     CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2388]]

                                 Kentucky
    Army                           Fort Campbell           AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER               0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Campbell           AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR             0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Campbell           AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE PLUS         11,800         11,800
                                                            RANGE.
    Army                           Fort Campbell           CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Campbell           MODERNIZED HANGAR (DESIGN).             0         11,000
    Army                           Fort Knox               SOLDIER SERVICES CENTER                 0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 Louisiana
    Army                           Fort Johnson            BARRACKS...................       117,000              0
    Army                           Fort Johnson            ROTATIONAL UNIT BILLETING               0         50,000
                                                            AREA.
                                 Maryland
    Army                           Fort Meade              CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER...        46,000         46,000
                                 Michigan
    Army                           Detroit Arsenal         MANNED/UNMANNED TACTICAL           37,000         37,000
                                                            VEHICLE LAB.
                                 Missouri
    Army                           Fort Leonard Wood       ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL               144,000        120,000
                                                            TRAINING BARRACKS COMPLEX,
                                                            PHASE 2.
                                 New York
    Army                           Fort Drum               AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR             0          9,800
                                                            ADDITION, WASH RACK AND
                                                            PAINT BOOTH (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Drum               ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TESTING             0              0
                                                            FACILITY FIELD HOUSE
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Drum               AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE RANGE             0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Drum               FIELD ARTILLERY VEHICLE                 0            830
                                                            STORAGE SHEDS (DESIGN).
    Army                           Fort Drum               ORTC PHASE II, ENLISTED                 0          6,100
                                                            TRANSIENT TRAINING
                                                            BARRACKS (DESIGN).
    Army                           Watervliet Arsenal      FIRE STATION...............        53,000         53,000
    Army                           Wheeler-Sack Army       FIRE STATION 3 (DESIGN)....             0          2,900
                                    Airfield
                                 North Carolina
    Army                           Fort Liberty            CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER...        39,000              0
                                 Oklahoma
    Army                           McAlester Army          AMMUNITION DEMOLITION                   0         74,000
                                    Ammunition Plant        FACILITY.
                                 Pennsylvania
    Army                           Letterkenny Army Depot  COMPONENT REBUILD SHOP (INC        90,000         45,000
                                                            1).
    Army                           Letterkenny Army Depot  MISSILE/MUNITIONS                  62,000         62,000
                                                            DISTRIBUTION FACILITY.
                                 South Carolina
    Army                           Fort Jackson            CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 Texas
    Army                           Fort Bliss              COST TO COMPLETE--RAIL YARD        44,000         44,000
    Army                           Fort Cavazos            MOTOR POOL #70.............             0         69,000
    Army                           Fort Cavazos            MOTOR POOL #71.............             0         78,000
    Army                           Red River Army Depot    VEHICLE PAINT SHOP.........        34,000         34,000
                                 Virginia
    Army                           Joint Base Myer-        BARRACKS...................       180,000        180,000
                                    Henderson Hall
    Army                           Joint Base Myer-        HORSE FARM LAND ACQUISITION         8,500              0
                                    Henderson Hall
                                 Washington

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    Army                           Joint Base Lewis-       BARRACKS...................       161,000         37,000
                                    McChord
    Army                           Joint Base Lewis-       FIRE STATION (DESIGN)......             0          4,940
                                    McChord
    Army                           Joint Base Lewis-       SUPPLY SUPPORT ACTIVITY....        31,000         31,000
                                    McChord
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Army                           Design--Milcon          DEFERRED MILCON & RM                    0         47,650
                                    Barracks Planning       (DESIGN).
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................       273,727        273,727
                                    Locations
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   EDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION....        14,519         14,519
                                    Locations
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   HOST NATION SUPPORT........        25,000         25,000
                                    Locations
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   PDI: DESIGN................        26,011         26,011
                                    Locations
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR               66,600         66,600
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION PILOT.
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   PDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION....         8,000          8,000
                                    Locations
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING                   0         50,000
                                    Locations               (DESIGN).
    Army                           Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  97,000        138,624
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army                                             2,311,157      2,485,657
                                   ......................
    NAVY & MARINE CORPS
                                 Arizona
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Air        IAP RUNWAY EXTENSION                    0              0
                                    Station Yuma            (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Air        WATER TREATMENT PLANT......             0         10,000
                                    Station Yuma
                                 Australia
    Navy & Marine Corps            Royal Australian Air    PDI: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE         117,380         32,380
                                    Force Base Darwin       HANGAR.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Royal Australian Air    PDI: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT           62,320         62,320
                                    Force Base Darwin       FACILITY.
                                 El Salvador
    Navy & Marine Corps            Cooperative Security    HANGAR AND RAMP EXTENSION..             0         28,000
                                    Location Comalapa
                                 Federated States of
                                  Micronesia
    Navy & Marine Corps            Yap International       PORT & HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.             0         50,000
                                    Airport
                                 Florida
    Navy & Marine Corps            Cape Canaveral Space    ENGINEERING TEST FACILITY..       221,060         72,060
                                    Force Station
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Support    COMMUNICATIONS CENTER &                 0          4,300
                                    Facility Blount         INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
                                    Island Command          (DESIGN).

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    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          6,900
                                    Jacksonville            (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       F35 AIRCRAFT ENGINE REPAIR              0         13,737
                                    Jacksonville            FACILITY (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       HURRICANE RESTORATION                   0         10,600
                                    Pensacola               CONSOLIDATED A SCHOOL DORM
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       ADVANCED HELICOPTER                     0              0
                                    Whiting Field           TRAINING SYSTEM HANGAR
                                                            (INC).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          4,140
                                    Whiting Field           (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Station Mayport   WATERFRONT EMERGENCY POWER              0         13,700
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 Georgia
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Submarine Base    TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY            115,000        115,000
                                    Kings Bay               EXPANSION (INC).
                                 Guam
    Navy & Marine Corps            Andersen Air Force      HSC-25 HANGAR REPLACEMENT               0         50,000
                                    Base                    FACILITY 2641.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Andersen Air Force      PDI: YOUTH CENTER..........        78,730         78,730
                                    Base
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Region Marianas   JOINT COMMUNICATION UPGRADE             0              0
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Region Marianas   JOINT CONSOLIDATED COMM                 0              0
                                                            CENTER.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Region Marianas   PDI: EARTH COVERED                107,439         42,439
                                                            MAGAZINES.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Region Marianas   SATELLITE COMM CENTER......             0              0
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Base Guam         PDI: DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS               0        100,000
                                                            III.
                                 Hawaii
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Base Pearl        DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT          1,199,000      1,199,000
                                    Harbor-Hickam           (INC).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Base Pearl        WATER TREATMENT PLANT......             0         75,000
                                    Harbor-Hickam
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Base Pearl        WATERFRONT PRODUCTION                   0              0
                                    Harbor-Hickam           FACILITY (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Base       AIRCRAFT HANGAR & PARKING         203,520         33,520
                                    Kaneohe Bay             APRON.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Base       AIRCRAFT REFUEL PIT........             0              0
                                    Kaneohe Bay
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Base       ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION                 0         15,000
                                    Kaneohe Bay             MODERNIZATION.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Base       MAIN GATE ENTRY CONTROL                 0              0
                                    Kaneohe Bay             FACILITY.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Ammunition Depot  HIGH EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINES...             0              0
                                    West Loch
                                 Maine
    Navy & Marine Corps            Portsmouth Naval        MULTI-MISSION DRY DOCK #1         400,578        400,578
                                    Shipyard                EXTENSION (INC).
                                 Maryland
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Surface Warfare   CONTAINED BURN FACILITY....             0         10,000
                                    Center Indian Head
                                 Nevada
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX                  0         45,000
                                    Fallon                  IMPROVEMENTS.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       TRAINING RANGE LAND                48,300         48,300
                                    Fallon                  ACQUISITION, PHASE 2.
                                 North Carolina

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    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Air        AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR       213,520         53,520
                                    Station Cherry Point
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Air        COMPOSITE REPAIR FACILITY..       114,020         20,020
                                    Station Cherry Point
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Air        F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT          50,000         50,000
                                    Station Cherry Point    CENTER (INC).
                                 Palau
    Navy & Marine Corps            Koror, Port of Malakal  HARBOR WHARF IMPROVEMENTS..             0         50,000
                                 Virginia
    Navy & Marine Corps            Joint Expeditionary     CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          2,751
                                    Base Little Creek-      (DESIGN).
                                    Fort Story
    Navy & Marine Corps            Marine Corps Base       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          5,681
                                    Quantico                (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          4,080
                                    Oceana                  (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Air Station       UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING                   0         16,000
                                    Oceana                  (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Station Norfolk   CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER                0          1,200
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Weapons Station   CONTAINERIZED LONG WEAPONS         52,610         52,610
                                    Yorktown                STORAGE MAGAZINE.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Weapons Station   CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE         47,130         47,130
                                    Yorktown                TEST FACILITY.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Weapons Station   CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE         52,110         52,110
                                    Yorktown                WEAPONS MAINTENANCE,
                                                            OPERATIONS & STORAGE
                                                            FACILITY.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Norfolk Naval Shipyard  DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION           54,366         10,000
                                                            (INC).
                                 Washington
    Navy & Marine Corps            Naval Base Kitsap-      LAUNCHER EQUIPMENT                200,550         35,550
                                    Bangor                  PROCESSING BUILDING.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Puget Sound Naval       CVN 78 AIRCRAFT CARRIER           182,200         26,200
                                    Shipyard                ELECTRIC UPGRADES.
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Navy & Marine Corps            Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................       797,446        797,446
                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps            Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (BARRACKS)..........             0         61,000
                                    Locations
    Navy & Marine Corps            Unspecified Worldwide   DPRI UNSPECIFIED MINOR             21,302         31,302
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
    Navy & Marine Corps            Unspecified Worldwide   UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING                   0         50,000
                                    Locations               (DESIGN).
    Navy & Marine Corps            Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                 202,318        202,318
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                              4,540,899      4,089,622
                                   ......................
    AIR FORCE
                                 Alaska
    Air Force                      Joint Base Elmendorf-   CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS                  0         16,000
                                    Richardson              COMPLEX (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Joint Base Elmendorf-   JOINT INTEGRATED TEST AND         126,000        126,000
                                    Richardson              TRAINING CTR (INC).

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                                 Arkansas
    Air Force                      Ebbing Air National     ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER,               0         74,000
                                    Guard Base              FOREIGN MILITARY TRAINING.
                                 California
    Air Force                      Beale Air Force Base    MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS                 0         55,000
                                                            COMPLEX.
    Air Force                      Vandenberg Space Force  GBSD RE-ENTRY VEHICLE             110,000         45,000
                                    Base                    FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Vandenberg Space Force  SENTINEL AETC FORMAL              167,000         90,000
                                    Base                    TRAINING UNIT.
                                 Colorado
    Air Force                      Buckley Space Force     POWER INDEPENDENCE.........             0         68,000
                                    Base
    Air Force                      United States Air       AERONAUTICS LABORATORY                  0              0
                                    Force Academy           (DESIGN).
                                 Denmark
    Air Force                      Royal Danish Air Force  EDI: DABS-FEV STORAGE......       110,000         25,000
                                    Base Karup
                                 District of Columbia
    Air Force                      Joint Base Anacostia-   LARGE VEHICLE INSPECTION                0         50,000
                                    Bolling                 STATION.
                                 Federated States of
                                  Micronesia
    Air Force                      Yap International       AIRFIELD PAVEMENT UPGRADES.             0         50,000
                                    Airport
    Air Force                      Yap International       IAP RUNWAY EXTENSION.......             0         50,000
                                    Airport
    Air Force                      Yap International       PDI: RUNWAY EXTENSION (INC)        96,000         96,000
                                    Airport
                                 Florida
    Air Force                      Cape Canaveral Space    INSTALL WASTEWATER MAIN,                0              0
                                    Force Station           ICBM ROAD.
    Air Force                      Eglin Air Force Base    ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM                0         10,000
                                                            OPERATIONS SUPERIORITY
                                                            COMPLEX (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Eglin Air Force Base    HYPERSONICS CENTER FOR                  0              0
                                                            BLAST, LETHALITY, AND
                                                            COUPLE KINETICS FOCUSED
                                                            RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING
                                                            FACILITIES (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Eglin Air Force Base    LRSO HARDWARE SOFTWARE              8,400          8,400
                                                            DEVELOPMENT TEST FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Eglin Air Force Base    WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY                      0              0
                                                            INTEGRATION CENTER
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Tyndall Air Force Base  FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION..             0         48,000
                                 Georgia
    Air Force                      Robins Air Force Base   BATTLE MANAGEMENT COMBINED         64,000         64,000
                                                            OPS COMPLEX (INC).
                                 Germany
    Air Force                      Ramstein Air Base       AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION                  0         22,000
                                                            COMPOUND.
                                 Idaho
    Air Force                      Mountain Home Air       CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER...        40,000         40,000
                                    Force Base
                                 Japan
    Air Force                      Kadena Air Base         COMMUNICATIONS CENTER                   0          9,000
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Kadena Air Base         PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION        132,700         57,700
                                                            CONTROL CTR (INC 3).
                                 Louisiana
    Air Force                      Barksdale Air Force     ADAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT                  0         22,000
                                    Base                    CENTER.
                                 Massachusetts

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    Air Force                      Hanscom Air Force Base  MIT-LL/ENGINEERING AND             76,000         76,000
                                                            PROTOTYPE FACILITY (INC).
                                 Mississippi
    Air Force                      Keesler Air Force Base  AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER..             0         25,000
                                 Montana
    Air Force                      Malmstrom Air Force     GBSD COMMERCIAL ENTRANCE           20,000         20,000
                                    Base                    CONTROL FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Malmstrom Air Force     WEAPONS STORAGE &                 238,000        238,000
                                    Base                    MAINTENANCE FACILITY (INC).
                                 Nebraska
    Air Force                      Offutt Air Force Base   CONSOLIDATED TRAINING                   0          6,000
                                                            COMPLEX/PROFESSIONAL
                                                            DEVELOPMENT CENTER
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 North Carolina
    Air Force                      Seymour Johnson Air     COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND                0         41,000
                                    Force Base              MAINTENANCE COMPLEX.
                                 North Dakota
    Air Force                      Grand Forks Air Force   RUNWAY (DESIGN)............             0          1,900
                                    Base
                                 Norway
    Air Force                      Royal Norwegian Air     COST TO COMPLETE--DABS-FEV              0          8,000
                                    Force Base Rygge        STORAGE.
    Air Force                      Royal Norwegian Air     COST TO COMPLETE--MUNITIONS             0          8,000
                                    Force Base Rygge        STORAGE AREA.
                                 Ohio
    Air Force                      Wright-Patterson Air    ADVANCED MATERIALS RESEARCH             0          9,200
                                    Force Base              LABORATORY--C2A (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Wright-Patterson Air    HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER                0              0
                                    Force Base              LABORATORY.
    Air Force                      Wright-Patterson Air    RUNWAY (DESIGN)............             0              0
                                    Force Base
    Air Force                      Wright-Patterson Air    SPACE FORCE INTELLIGENCE                0          1,900
                                    Force Base              CENTER (DESIGN).
                                 Oregon
    Air Force                      Mountain Home Air       HOMELAND DEFENSE OVER-THE-        198,000        198,000
                                    Force Base              HORIZON RADAR (INC).
                                 Palau
    Air Force                      Palau                   COST TO COMPLETE--PDI:                  0         20,000
                                                            TACMOR UTILITIES AND
                                                            INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT.
                                 South Dakota
    Air Force                      Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 ADAL SQUADRON                 44,000         44,000
                                    Base                    OPERATIONS.
    Air Force                      Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 EAST ALERT APRON              79,000         79,000
                                    Base                    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                                            SHELTERS.
    Air Force                      Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 NORTH ENVIRONMENTAL           54,000         54,000
                                    Base                    PROTECTION SHELTERS (60
                                                            ROW).
    Air Force                      Ellsworth Air Force     B-21 WEAPONS GENERATION           105,000        105,000
                                    Base                    FACILITY (INC).
                                 Spain
    Air Force                      Moron Air Base          COST TO COMPLETE--EDI:                  0          7,000
                                                            MUNITIONS STORAGE AREA.
    Air Force                      Naval Station Rota      NATO STRATEGIC AIRLIFT             15,200         15,200
                                                            HANGAR.
                                 Tennessee
    Air Force                      Arnold Air Force Base   ADD/ALTERTEST CELL DELIVERY             0              0
                                                            BAY, B880.
    Air Force                      Arnold Air Force Base   COOLING WATER EXPANSION                 0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 Texas
    Air Force                      Dyess Air Force Base    B-21 LRS FUELS                     12,800         12,800
                                                            ADMINISTRATIVE LABORATORY.
    Air Force                      Dyess Air Force Base    B-21 REFUELER TRUCK YARD...        18,500         18,500

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    Air Force                      Joint Base San Antonio- BMT-CLASSROOM/DINING                    0         60,000
                                    Lackland                FACILITY 4.
    Air Force                      Joint Base San Antonio- METC--BARRACKS/SHIPS/DORMS         77,000         77,000
                                    Sam Houston             #1 (INC).
    Air Force                      Laughlin Air Force      T-7A GROUND BASED TRAINING         38,000         38,000
                                    Base                    SYSTEM FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Laughlin Air Force      T-7A UNITY MAINTENANCE             18,000         18,000
                                    Base                    TRAINING FACILITY.
                                 United Kingdom
    Air Force                      Royal Air Force         COST TO COMPLETE--EDI RADR              0         20,500
                                    Fairford                STORAGE FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Royal Air Force         COST TO COMPLETE--EDI RADR              0         15,000
                                    Lakenheath              STORAGE FACILITY.
    Air Force                      Royal Air Force         SURETY: BARRIER SYSTEMS....       185,000          5,000
                                    Lakenheath
    Air Force                      Royal Air Force         SOW CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE..        51,000         51,000
                                    Mildenhall
                                 Unspecified
    Air Force                      Unspecified             SAOC (DESIGN)..............             0        158,200
                                 Utah
    Air Force                      Hill Air Force Base     COST TO COMPLETE--F-35 T-7A             0         28,000
                                                            EAST CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE.
    Air Force                      Hill Air Force Base     T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE             50,000         50,000
                                                            COMPLEX (INC).
                                 Virginia
    Air Force                      Joint Base Langley-     DORMITORY..................        81,000         81,000
                                    Eustis
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Air Force                      Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................       439,926        439,926
                                    Locations
    Air Force                      Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (INDOPACOM).........             0        117,590
                                    Locations
    Air Force                      Unspecified Worldwide   UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING                   0         50,000
                                    Locations               (DESIGN).
    Air Force                      Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                 129,600        129,600
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 Wyoming
    Air Force                      F.E. Warren Air Force   GBSD CONSOLIDATED                 194,000         50,000
                                    Base                    MAINTENANCE FACILITY.
    Air Force                      F.E. Warren Air Force   GBSD LAND ACQUISITION,            139,000         59,000
                                    Base                    PHASE 2.
    Air Force                      F.E. Warren Air Force   GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC)        70,000         70,000
                                    Base
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force                                        3,187,126      3,532,416
                                   ......................
    DEFENSE-WIDE
                                 Alabama
    Defense-Wide                   Anniston Army Depot     GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE               0          3,420
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Defense-Wide                   Anniston Army Depot     POWER GENERATION AND                    0         56,450
                                                            MICROGRID.
    Defense-Wide                   Anniston Army Depot     SMALL ARMS WAREHOUSE                    0         14,500
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Defense-Wide                   Redstone Arsenal        GROUND TEST FACILITY               80,000         40,000
                                                            INFRASTRUCTURE (INC).
                                 Alaska
    Defense-Wide                   Eielson Air Force Base  FUELS OPERATIONS & LAB             14,000         14,000
                                                            FACILITY.

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    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base Elmendorf-   FUEL FACILITIES............        55,000         55,000
                                    Richardson
                                 Arizona
    Defense-Wide                   U.S. Army Garrison      SOF MILITARY FREE FALL             62,000         64,000
                                    Yuma Proving Grounds    ADVANCED TRAIN COMPLEX.
                                 Bahrain
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Support Activity  GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR                    0         15,330
                                    Bahrain                 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM.
                                 California
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/        26,440         27,576
                                    Pendleton               ALT (AREA 53).
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/        24,930         30,509
                                    Pendleton               ALT (AREA 62).
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  AMBULATORY CARE CENTER             45,040         48,091
                                    Pendleton               REPLACEMENT (AREA 22).
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Mountain   FUEL FACILITIES............        19,300         19,300
                                    Warfare Training
                                    Center
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Base Coronado     SOF OPERATIONS SUPPORT             51,000              0
                                                            FACILITY, PHASE 2.
                                 Colorado
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Carson             AMBULATORY CARE CENTER             41,000         61,359
                                                            REPLACEMENT.
                                 Cuba
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Station           AMBULATORY CARE CENTER             96,829         96,829
                                    Guantanamo Bay          REPLACEMENT (INC 2).
                                 Delaware
    Defense-Wide                   Major Joseph R.         MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER.             0         22,050
                                    ``Beau'' Biden III
                                    National Guard/
                                    Reserve Center
                                 Florida
    Defense-Wide                   Hurlburt Field          SOF AFSOC OPERATIONS               14,000         14,000
                                                            FACILITY.
                                 Georgia
    Defense-Wide                   Hunter Army Airfield    SOF CONSOLIDATED RIGGING           47,000         47,000
                                                            FACILITY.
    Defense-Wide                   Hunter Army Airfield    SOF MILITARY WORKING DOG           16,800         17,300
                                                            KENNEL FACILITY.
                                 Germany
    Defense-Wide                   Spangdahlem Air Base    COST TO COMPLETE--                  6,500          6,500
                                                            SPANGDAHLEM ELEMENTARY
                                                            SCHOOL REPLACEMENT.
                                 Greece
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Support Activity  ADVANCED MICROGRID.........             0         42,500
                                    Souda Bay
                                 Guam
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Region Marianas   GUAM HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARY         26,000         26,000
                                                            FACILITIES.
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Region Marianas   PDI: GDS, COMMAND CENTER          187,212        147,212
                                                            (INC).
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Region Marianas   PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PHASE 1          278,267        238,267
                                                            (INC).
                                 Hawaii
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base Pearl        FY20 500 KW PV COVERED                  0         16,300
                                    Harbor-Hickam           PARKING EV CHARGING
                                                            STATION.
                                 Illinois
    Defense-Wide                   Rock Island Arsenal     POWER GENERATION AND                    0         73,470
                                                            MICROGRID.
                                 Indiana

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    Defense-Wide                   Camp Atterbury-         POWER GENERATION AND                    0         39,180
                                    Muscatatuck             MICROGRID.
                                 Italy
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Air Station       MICROGRID CONTROL SYSTEMS..             0         13,470
                                    Sigonella
                                 Japan
    Defense-Wide                   Camp Fuji               MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER.             0         45,870
    Defense-Wide                   Fleet Activities        KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL (INC)..        40,386         40,386
                                    Yokosuka
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Air        MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER,             0              0
                                    Station Iwakuni         NATURAL GAS PLANT.
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Air        MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER,             0              0
                                    Station Iwakuni         SOLAR PV AND BESS.
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER.             0              0
                                    Smedley D. Butler
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  KUBASAKI HIGH SCHOOL.......       160,000         30,000
                                    Smedley D. Butler
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER,             0              0
                                    Smedley D. Butler       CAMP COURTNEY.
                                 Korea
    Defense-Wide                   Kunsan Air Base         AMBULATORY CARE CENTER             64,942         64,942
                                                            REPLACEMENT.
                                 Maine
    Defense-Wide                   Portsmouth Naval        POWER PLANT RESILIENCY                  0         28,700
                                    Shipyard                IMPROVEMENTS.
                                 Maryland
    Defense-Wide                   Aberdeen Proving        POWER GENERATION AND                    0         34,400
                                    Ground                  MICROGRID.
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Meade              NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING         265,000        265,000
                                                            #5 (INC 2).
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base Andrews      AMBULATORY CARE CENTER             15,040         21,982
                                                            (INC).
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base Andrews      MICROGRID WITH ELECTRIC                 0         17,920
                                                            VEHICLE CHARGING
                                                            INFRASTRUCTURE.
    Defense-Wide                   Walter Reed National    MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION         77,651         77,651
                                    Military Medical        (INC 8).
                                    Center
                                 Mississippi
    Defense-Wide                   Key Field               UPGRADED FUEL HYDRANT                   0          1,000
                                                            SYSTEM (DESIGN).
                                 Missouri
    Defense-Wide                   Whiteman Air Force      FLIGHTLINE FUELING                 19,500         19,500
                                    Base                    FACILITIES.
                                 New Jersey
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base McGuire-Dix- MICROGRID WITH ELECTRIC                 0         19,500
                                    Lakehurst               VEHICLE CHARGING
                                                            INFRASTRUCTURE.
    Defense-Wide                   National Guard          MICROGRID, BATTERY STORAGE              0         40,000
                                    Training Center Sea     AND UNDERGOUND ELECTRICIAL
                                    Girt                    UTILITY.
                                 North Carolina
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Liberty            SOF ARMS ROOM ADDITION.....        11,800         13,000
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Liberty            SOF CAMP MACKALL COMPANY                0         34,000
                                                            OPERATIONS FACILITIES.
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  SOF ARMORY.................        25,400         27,500
                                    Lejeune
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Base Camp  SOF INFORMATION MANEUVER                0         57,000
                                    Lejeune                 FACILITY.

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                                 Ohio
    Defense-Wide                   Wright-Patterson Air    DISTRICT COOLING PLANT.....             0         53,000
                                    Force Base
                                 Puerto Rico
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Buchanan           POTABLE WATER PURIFICATION              0              0
                                                            SYSTEM.
                                 South Carolina
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Air        FUEL PIER..................        31,500         31,500
                                    Station Beaufort
    Defense-Wide                   Marine Corps Recruit    AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC             72,050         72,050
                                    Depot Parris Island     REPLACEMENT (DENTAL).
                                 Texas
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Air Station       GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE..        79,300         79,300
                                    Corpus Christi
    Defense-Wide                   NSA Texas               CRYPTOLOGIC CENTER (INC)...       152,000              0
                                 United Kingdom
    Defense-Wide                   Royal Air Force         LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL.....       153,000          8,000
                                    Lakenheath
                                 Virginia
    Defense-Wide                   Fort Belvoir            DEFENSE HEALTH HEADQUARTERS       225,000              0
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Expeditionary     SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE              32,000         35,000
                                    Base Little Creek-      TRAINING CENTER.
                                    Fort Story
    Defense-Wide                   Pentagon                METRO ENTRANCE PEDESTRIAN          36,800         36,800
                                                            ACCESS CONTROL POINT.
                                 Washington
    Defense-Wide                   Joint Base Lewis-       POWER GENERATION AND                    0         40,000
                                    McChord--Gray Army      MICROGRID.
                                    Airfield
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Air Station       HYDRANT FUELING SYSTEM.....        54,000         54,000
                                    Whidbey Island
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Base Kitsap       MICROGRID..................             0         77,270
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Magazine Indian   BACKUP POWER AND MICROGRID.             0         39,490
                                    Island
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Magazine Indian   MICROGRID AND BACKUP POWER.             0              0
                                    Island
    Defense-Wide                   Naval Undersea Warfare  SOF COLDWATER TRAINING/            35,000              0
                                    Center Keyport          AUSTERE ENVIRONMENT
                                                            FACILITY.
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   COST TO COMPLETE--ERCIP....             0        103,100
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE)......        26,081         26,081
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (DHA)...............        46,751         46,751
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (DLA)...............       105,000        105,000
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (DODEA).............         7,501          7,501
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (MDA)...............         4,745          4,745
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (NSA)...............        41,928         41,928
                                    Locations

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    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (SOCOM).............        35,495         35,495
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (TJS)...............         1,964          1,964
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN (WHS)...............         1,508          1,508
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   ENERGY RESILIENCE AND             636,000              0
                                    Locations               CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
                                                            PROGRAM.
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   ERCIP DESIGN...............        96,238         96,238
                                    Locations
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   EXERCISE RELATED MINOR             11,146         26,146
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                   3,000          3,000
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (DEFENSE-
                                                            WIDE).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  18,000         18,000
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (DHA).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  13,333         13,333
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (DLA).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                   7,400          7,400
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (DODEA).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                   5,277          5,277
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (MDA).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                   6,000          6,000
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (NSA).
    Defense-Wide                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  24,109         24,109
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION (SOCOM).
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide                                     3,733,163      3,187,950
                                   ......................
    ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
                                 Alaska
    Army National Guard            Joint Base Elmendorf-   NATIONAL GUARD READINESS           67,000         67,000
                                    Richardson              CENTER.
                                 Georgia
    Army National Guard            Fort Eisenhower         NATIONAL GUARD READINESS                0              0
                                                            CENTER (DESIGN).
                                 Iowa
    Army National Guard            Sioux City Armory       NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE             13,800         13,800
                                                            MAINTENANCE SHOP.
                                 Kentucky
    Army National Guard            Fort Campbell           NATIONAL GUARD READINESS                0              0
                                                            CENTER (DESIGN).
    Army National Guard            Fort Campbell           READINESS CENTER...........             0         18,000
                                 Louisiana
    Army National Guard            Abbeville               NATIONAL GUARD READINESS                0              0
                                                            CENTER (DESIGN).
    Army National Guard            Lafayette Readiness     NATIONAL GUARD READINESS           33,000         33,000
                                    Center                  CENTER.
                                 Maine
    Army National Guard            Saco                    SOUTHERN MAINE READINESS                0          1,000
                                                            CENTER (DESIGN).
                                 Michigan

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    Army National Guard            Detroit Olympia         READINESS CENTER ADDITION/              0          4,400
                                                            ALTERATION (DESIGN).
                                 Mississippi
    Army National Guard            Southaven Readiness     NATIONAL GUARD READINESS           33,000         33,000
                                    Center                  CENTER.
                                 Montana
    Army National Guard            Malta Readiness Center  NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE             14,800         14,800
                                                            MAINTENANCE SHOP.
                                 Nevada
    Army National Guard            Hawthorne Army Depot    AUTOMATED QUALIFICATION/           18,000         18,000
                                                            TRAINING RANGE.
                                 New Jersey
    Army National Guard            Vineland                NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE             23,000         23,000
                                                            MAINTENANCE SHOP.
                                 North Carolina
    Army National Guard            Salisbury               FLIGHT FACILITY (DESIGN)...             0              0
                                 Ohio
    Army National Guard            Lima                    READINESS CENTER...........             0         26,000
                                 Oklahoma
    Army National Guard            Shawnee Readiness       NATIONAL GUARD READINESS           29,000         29,000
                                    Center                  CENTER.
                                 Pennsylvania
    Army National Guard            Danville                VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                0              0
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 Puerto Rico
    Army National Guard            Gurabo Readiness        NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE                  0              0
                                    Center                  MAINTENANCE SHOP.
                                 Rhode Island
    Army National Guard            North Kingstown         COST TO COMPLETE: NATIONAL              0         16,000
                                                            GUARD READINESS CENTER.
    Army National Guard            Quonset State Airport   COST TO COMPLETE: NATIONAL              0         11,000
                                                            GUARD READINESS CENTER.
                                 Utah
    Army National Guard            Nephi Readiness Center  NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE             20,000         20,000
                                                            MAINTENANCE SHOP.
                                 Washington
    Army National Guard            Camp Murray             NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE             40,000         40,000
                                                            CENTER BUILDING.
                                 Wisconsin
    Army National Guard            Rapids                  NATIONAL GUARD READINESS                0          3,800
                                                            CENTER (DESIGN).
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Army National Guard            Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................        25,529         40,529
                                    Locations
    Army National Guard            Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  45,000         65,000
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard                                362,129        477,329
                                   ......................
    ARMY RESERVE
                                 California
    Army Reserve                   Bell                    ARMY RESERVE TRAINING                   0              0
                                                            CENTER.
    Army Reserve                   Camp Parks              ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING           42,000         42,000
                                                            BARRACKS.
                                 Georgia
    Army Reserve                   Dobbins Air Reserve     ARMY RESERVE CENTER........        78,000         78,000
                                    Base
                                 Kentucky
    Army Reserve                   Fort Knox               AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY..             0         57,000
                                 Massachusetts

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    Army Reserve                   Devens Reserve Forces   COLLECTIVE TRAINING                     0         39,000
                                    Training Area           ENLISTED BARRACKS.
                                 New Jersey
    Army Reserve                   Joint Base McGuire-Dix- VERTICAL SKILLS FACILITY...        16,000         16,000
                                    Lakehurst
                                 Pennsylvania
    Army Reserve                   Wilkes-Barre            AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT           22,000         22,000
                                                            ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT.
                                 Puerto Rico
    Army Reserve                   Fort Buchanan           ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING           39,000         39,000
                                                            BARRACKS.
                                 Virginia
    Army Reserve                   Richmond                AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT           23,000         23,000
                                                            ACTIVITY/VMS.
                                 Wisconsin
    Army Reserve                   Andrew Miller Army      VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP                0              0
                                    Reserve Center          (DESIGN).
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Army Reserve                   Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................        31,508         31,508
                                    Locations
    Army Reserve                   Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                   3,524          3,524
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve                                       255,032        351,032
                                   ......................
    NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
                                 Texas
    Navy Reserve & Marine Corps    Naval Air Station       WHOLE HANGAR REPAIR........             0         10,000
     Reserve                        Joint Reserve Base
                                    Fort Worth
                                 Washington
    Navy Reserve & Marine Corps    Joint Base Lewis-       PARACHUTE SURVIVAL TRAINING        26,610         26,610
     Reserve                        McChord                 FACILITY.
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Navy Reserve & Marine Corps    Unspecified Worldwide   MCNR DESIGN................           663            663
     Reserve                        Locations
    Navy Reserve & Marine Corps    Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                       0              0
     Reserve                        Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
    Navy Reserve & Marine Corps    Unspecified Worldwide   USMCR DESIGN...............         2,556          2,556
     Reserve                        Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve                 29,829         39,829
                                   ......................
    AIR NATIONAL GUARD
                                 Alaska
    Air National Guard             Joint Base Elmendorf-   BASE SUPPLY COMPLEX........             0              0
                                    Richardson
    Air National Guard             Joint Base Elmendorf-   COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER           19,300         19,300
                                    Richardson              SIMULATOR.
                                 Arizona

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    Air National Guard             Tucson International    COST TO COMPLETE--BASE                  0          7,000
                                    Airport                 ENTRY COMPLEX.
                                 California
    Air National Guard             Moffett Airfield        COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER           12,600         12,600
                                                            SIMULATOR.
                                 Colorado
    Air National Guard             Buckley Space Force     COST TO COMPLETE--CORROSION             0          4,000
                                    Base                    CONTROL FACILITY.
                                 Florida
    Air National Guard             Jacksonville            F-35 CONSOLIDATED WEAPONS          26,200         26,200
                                    International Airport   TRAINING.
                                 Hawaii
    Air National Guard             Joint Base Pearl        SPACE CONTROL CENTER.......        36,600         36,600
                                    Harbor-Hickam
                                 Kentucky
    Air National Guard             Louisville Muhammad     RESPONSE FORCE WAREHOUSE                0              0
                                    Ali International       (DESIGN).
                                    Airport
                                 Maine
    Air National Guard             Bangor International    FUEL CELL HANGAR...........             0         48,000
                                    Airport
                                 Mississippi
    Air National Guard             Key Field               ADAL MAINTENANCE HANGAR &               0          5,600
                                                            CONSTRUCT AMU COMPLEX
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Air National Guard             Key Field               BASE SUPPLY WAREHOUSE                   0          1,900
                                                            (DESIGN).
    Air National Guard             Key Field               CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR                0          6,700
                                                            (DESIGN).
                                 New Jersey
    Air National Guard             Atlantic City           F-16 MISSION TRAINING              18,000         18,000
                                    International Airport   CENTER.
                                 New York
    Air National Guard             Francis S. Gabreski     COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER           14,000         14,000
                                    Airport                 SIMULATOR.
                                 Ohio
    Air National Guard             Rickenbacker            COST TO COMPLETE--SMALL                 0          6,000
                                    International Airport   ARMS RANGE.
                                 Oregon
    Air National Guard             Portland International  COST TO COMPLETE--SPECIAL               0          7,000
                                    Airport                 TACTICS COMPLEX - 1.
    Air National Guard             Portland International  COST TO COMPLETE--SPECIAL               0          5,000
                                    Airport                 TACTICS COMPLEX - 2.
    Air National Guard             Portland International  COST TO COMPLETE--SPECIAL               0          5,000
                                    Airport                 TACTICS COMPLEX - 3.
                                 Pennsylvania
    Air National Guard             Pittsburgh              ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY                  0              0
                                    International Airport   (DESIGN).
                                 Texas
    Air National Guard             Fort Worth              C-130J ADAL FUEL CELL              13,100         13,100
                                                            BUILDING 1674.
                                 Washington
    Air National Guard             Camp Murray             NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE                  0          5,700
                                                            CENTER (ANG COST SHARE):
                                                            MINOR CONSTRUCTION.
                                 West Virginia
    Air National Guard             McLaughlin Air          SQUADRON OPERATIONS                     0              0
                                    National Guard Base     FACILITY (DESIGN).
                                 Worldwide Unspecified

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    Air National Guard             Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................        10,792         10,792
                                    Locations
    Air National Guard             Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                  40,200         40,200
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 Wyoming
    Air National Guard             Cheyenne Regional       COST TO COMPLETE--CONSTRUCT             0          4,000
                                    Airport                 VM & AGE COMPLEX.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard                                 190,792        296,692
                                   ......................
    AIR FORCE RESERVE
                                 Arizona
    Air Force Reserve              Luke Air Force Base     ADMINISTRATIVE AND STORAGE              0              0
                                                            BUILDING (DESIGN).
                                 Delaware
    Air Force Reserve              Dover Air Force Base    512TH OPERATIONS GROUP                  0         42,000
                                                            FACILITY.
                                 Georgia
    Air Force Reserve              Dobbins Air Reserve     SECURITY FORCES FACILITY...        22,000              0
                                    Base
                                 Indiana
    Air Force Reserve              Grissom Air Reserve     INDOOR SMALL ARMS RANGE....        21,000         21,000
                                    Base
                                 New York
    Air Force Reserve              Niagara Falls Air       TAXIWAY/RUNWAY (DESIGN)....             0          6,600
                                    Reserve Station
                                 Ohio
    Air Force Reserve              Youngstown Air Reserve  FIRE STATION...............        25,000         25,000
                                    Station
                                 South Carolina
    Air Force Reserve              Joint Base Charleston   AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION                  0         33,000
                                                            FACILITY.
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Air Force Reserve              Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................           562          9,562
                                    Locations
    Air Force Reserve              Unspecified Worldwide   UNSPECIFIED MINOR                     701            701
                                    Locations               CONSTRUCTION.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve                                   69,263        137,863
                                   ......................
    NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    NATO                           NATO Security           NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT          433,864        463,864
                                    Investment Program      PROGRAM.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program                                          433,864        463,864
                                   ......................
    INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    MILCON, INDOPACOM              Unspecified Worldwide   INDOPACOM MILCON PILOT.....             0        150,000
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM                                   0        150,000
                                   ......................
          TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION                                                     15,113,254     15,212,254
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
                                 Belgium
    Fam Hsg Con, Army              Chievres Air Base       FAMILY HOUSING NEW                100,954         82,954
                                                            CONSTRUCTION (84 UNITS).
                                 Georgia
    Fam Hsg Con, Army              Fort Eisenhower         MHPI RESTRUCTURE--FORT             50,000         50,000
                                                            EISENHOWER.
                                 Germany
    Fam Hsg Con, Army              U.S. Army Garrison      FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT         63,246         63,246
                                    Rheinland-Pfalz         CONSTRUCTION (54 UNITS).
                                 Japan
    Fam Hsg Con, Army              Sagamihara Family       FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS        31,114         31,114
                                    Housing Area            CONSTRUCTION (35 UNITS).
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg Con, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   FAMILY HOUSING DESIGN......        31,333         31,333
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army                                         276,647        258,647
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   FURNISHINGS................        18,065         18,065
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   LEASED HOUSING.............       129,703        129,703
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   MAINTENANCE................       127,097        127,097
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   MANAGEMENT.................        62,060         62,060
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   HOUSING PRIVATIZATION              69,579         69,579
                                    Locations               SUPPORT.
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   MISCELLANEOUS..............           357            357
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   SERVICES...................         8,273          8,273
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Army              Unspecified Worldwide   UTILITIES..................        60,477         60,477
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Army                              475,611        475,611
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
                                 Guam
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine     Andersen Air Force      REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING,          93,112         12,112
     Corps                          Base                    PHASE 10 (42 UNITS).
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine     Joint Region Marianas   REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING,         103,863         28,863
     Corps                                                  PHASE 9 (136 UNITS) (INC).
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS          35,438         35,438
     Corps                          Locations               (64 UNITS).

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    Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................        13,329         13,329
     Corps                          Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps                          245,742         89,742
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   FURNISHINGS................        16,839         16,839
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   HOUSING PRIVATIZATION              60,283         60,283
     Corps                          Locations               SUPPORT.
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   LEASING....................        67,412         67,412
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   MAINTENANCE................       109,504        109,504
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   MANAGEMENT.................        61,240         61,240
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   MISCELLANEOUS..............           427            427
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   SERVICES...................        17,332         17,332
     Corps                          Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine     Unspecified Worldwide   UTILITIES..................        44,180         44,180
     Corps                          Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps               377,217        377,217
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
                                 Alaska
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Joint Base Elmendorf-   MHPI RESTRUCTURE--JBER            120,000        120,000
                                    Richardson              PHASE III.
                                 Germany
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Ramstein Air Base       CONSTRUCT 2 GOQ UNITS......         4,350          4,350
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Ramstein Air Base       KMC 02--CONSTRUCT TWO CAR           1,400          1,400
                                                            GARAGES (5 UNITS).
                                 Japan
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Yokota Air Base         FAMILY HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS          26,242         26,242
                                                            8B WEST (19 UNITS).
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Yokota Air Base         FAMILY HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS          39,000         39,000
                                                            9, PHASE 2 (32 UNITS).
                                 Texas
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Lackland Air Force      MHPI RESTRUCTURE--LACKLAND.        24,000         24,000
                                    Base
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg Con, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   DESIGN.....................         6,557          6,557
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force                                    221,549        221,549
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
                                 Worldwide Unspecified

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2405]]

    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   FURNISHINGS................        24,230         24,230
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   HOUSING PRIVATIZATION              32,508         32,508
                                    Locations               SUPPORT.
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   LEASING....................         6,278          6,278
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   MAINTENANCE................       127,023        127,023
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   MANAGEMENT.................        71,384         71,384
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   MISCELLANEOUS..............         2,426          2,426
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   SERVICES...................        12,446         12,446
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force         Unspecified Worldwide   UTILITIES..................        49,955         49,955
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Air Force                         326,250        326,250
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   FURNISHINGS (DIA)..........           687            687
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   FURNISHINGS (NSA)..........            91             91
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   LEASING (DIA)..............        32,983         32,983
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   LEASING (NSA)..............        13,986         13,986
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   MAINTENANCE................            36             36
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   UTILITIES (DIA)............         4,358          4,358
                                    Locations
    Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide      Unspecified Worldwide   UTILITIES (NSA)............            15             15
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Defense-Wide                       52,156         52,156
                                   ......................
    FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    Family Housing Improvement     Unspecified Worldwide   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--           8,195          8,195
     Fund                           Locations               FHIF.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund                                             8,195          8,195
                                   ......................
    UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
                                 Worldwide Unspecified

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    Unaccompanied Housing          Unspecified Worldwide   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--             497            497
     Improvement Fund               Locations               UHIF.
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund                                        497            497
                                   ......................
          TOTAL FAMILY HOUSING                                                             1,983,864      1,809,864
    DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC, Army                     Unspecified Worldwide   BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE.       212,556        237,556
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army                                        212,556        237,556
                                   ......................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC, Navy                     Unspecified Worldwide   BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE.       111,697        136,697
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy                                        111,697        136,697
                                   ......................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC, Air Force                Unspecified Worldwide   BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE.       121,952        146,952
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force                                   121,952        146,952
                                   ......................
    BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
                                 Worldwide Unspecified
    BRAC, Defense-Wide             Unspecified Worldwide   INT-4: DLA ACTIVITIES......         1,756          1,756
                                    Locations
                                 ........................
          Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide                                  1,756          1,756
                                   ......................
          TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE                                         447,961        522,961
                                   ......................
          TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC                           17,545,079     17,545,079
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

          TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

    SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands
                                   of Dollars)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   FY 2025      Conference
                      Program                      Request      Authorized
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Discretionary Summary by Appropriation
      Energy and Water Development and Related
       Agencies
      Appropriation Summary:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2407]]

        Energy Programs
          Nuclear Energy......................       150,000        150,000

        Atomic Energy Defense Activities
          National Nuclear Security
           Administration:
            Weapons Activities................    19,848,644     19,981,044
            Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation..     2,465,108      2,451,108
            Naval Reactors....................     2,118,773      1,968,773
            Federal Salaries and Expenses.....       564,475        539,000
          Total, National Nuclear Security        24,997,000     24,939,925
           Administration.....................

          Defense Environmental Cleanup.......     7,059,695      7,005,630

          Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D......       384,957              0

          Other Defense Activities............     1,140,023      1,140,023

        Total, Atomic Energy Defense              33,581,675     33,085,578
         Activities...........................

    Total, Discretionary Funding..............    33,731,675     33,235,578

    Nuclear Energy
      Safeguards and security.................       150,000        150,000
    Total, Nuclear Energy.....................       150,000        150,000

    National Nuclear Security Administration

    Weapons Activities
    Stockpile management
    Stockpile major modernization
          B61-12 Life Extension Program.......        27,500         27,500
          W88 Alteration program..............        78,700         78,700
          W80-4 Life extension program........     1,164,750      1,164,750
          W80-X ALT SLCM......................             0         70,000
            Program increase..................                      [70,000]
          W87-1 Modification Program..........     1,096,033      1,096,033
          W93.................................       455,776        455,776
          B61-13..............................        16,000         16,000
        Subtotal, Stockpile major                  2,838,759      2,908,759
         modernization........................
    Stockpile sustainment.....................     1,356,260      1,356,260
    Weapons dismantlement and disposition.....        54,100         54,100
    Production operations.....................       816,567        816,567
    Nuclear enterprise assurance..............        75,002         75,002
      Total, Stockpile management.............     5,140,688      5,210,688

    Production Modernization
    Primary Capability Modernization
      Plutonium Modernization
        Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
              Los Alamos Plutonium Operations.       984,611        984,611
              21-D-512 Plutonium Pit                 470,000        470,000
               Production Project, LANL.......
              15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments            39,475         39,475
               Project, Phase 3, LANL.........
            Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium         1,494,086      1,494,086
             Modernization....................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2408]]

        Savannah River Plutonium Modernization
              Savannah River Plutonium                75,332         75,332
               Operations.....................
              21-D-511 Savannah River              1,200,000      1,200,000
               Plutonium Processing Facility,
               SRS............................
            Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium     1,275,332      1,275,332
             Modernization....................
        Enterprise Plutonium Support..........       121,964        121,964
      Total, Plutonium Modernization..........     2,891,382      2,891,382
        High Explosives & Energetics
              High Explosives & Energetics....       115,675        131,675
                High Explosives Binder--NNSA                        [16,000]
                 UPL..........................
              21-D-510 HE Synthesis,                       0         20,000
               Formulation, and Production, PX
                Program increase..............                      [20,000]
              15-D-301 HE Science &                   15,000         15,000
               Engineering Facility, PX.......
            Subtotal, High Explosives &              130,675        166,675
             Energetics.......................
    Total, Primary Capability Modernization...     3,022,057      3,058,057
    Secondary Capability Modernization
      Secondary Capability Modernization......       755,353        755,353
      18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility, Y-       260,000        260,000
       12.....................................
      06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, Y-       800,000        800,000
       12.....................................
    Total, Secondary Capability Modernization.     1,815,353      1,815,353
    Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment
      Tritium and Domestic Uranium Enrichment.       661,738        661,738
      Tritium Sustainment and Modernization...             0              0
    Total, Tritium and Domestic Uranium              661,738        661,738
     Enrichment...............................
    Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization......       141,300        141,300
      22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL..        50,000         50,000
    Total, Non-Nuclear Capability                    191,300        191,300
     Modernization............................
    Capability Based Investments..............       153,244        153,244
    Warhead Assembly Modernization............        34,000         34,000
      Total, Production Modernization.........     5,877,692      5,913,692

    Stockpile research, technology, and
     engineering
        Assessment Science
          Assessment Science..................       834,250        834,250
          14-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements           73,083         73,083
           Project, NNSS......................
        Total, Assessment Science.............       907,333        907,333
        Engineering and integrated assessments       418,000        418,000
        Inertial confinement fusion...........       682,830        682,830
        Advanced simulation and computing.....       879,500        879,500
        Weapons technology and manufacturing         286,489        296,489
         maturation...........................
          High Explosives Binder--NNSA UPL....                      [10,000]
        Academic programs.....................       128,188        113,188
          Unjustified growth..................                     [-15,000]
      Total, Stockpile research, technology,       3,302,340      3,297,340
       and engineering........................

    Infrastructure and operations
        Operating
          Operations of facilities............     1,305,000      1,305,000
          Safety and Environmental Operations.       191,958        191,958
          Maintenance and Repair of Facilities       881,000        884,000
            Program increase for Y-12                                [3,000]
             maintenance backlog..............
          Recapitalization....................       778,408        778,408
        Total, Operating......................     3,156,366      3,159,366
        Mission enabling construction
          23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity          70,000         70,000
           Upgrade, LANL......................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2409]]

          24-D-510 Analytic Gas Laboratory, PX             0         36,000
            Program increase..................                      [36,000]
          25-D-510 Plutonium Mission Safety &         48,500         48,500
           Quality Building, LANL.............
          25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS.....        25,000         25,000
        Total, Mission enabling construction..       143,500        179,500
      Total, Infrastructure and operations....     3,299,866      3,338,866

    Secure transportation asset
        Operations and equipment..............       236,160        236,160
        Program direction.....................       135,264        135,264
      Total, Secure transportation asset......       371,424        371,424

    Defense nuclear security
        Operations and maintenance............     1,126,000      1,126,000
        Construction:
          17-D-710 West End Protected Area            54,000         54,000
           Reduction Project, Y-12............
        Subtotal, Construction................        54,000         54,000
      Total, Defense nuclear security.........     1,180,000      1,180,000

    Information technology and cybersecurity..       646,000        638,400
      Unjustified growth......................                      [-7,600]
    Legacy contractor pensions................        30,634         30,634
    Total, Weapons Activities.................    19,848,644     19,981,044

    Adjustments
        Use of prior year balances............             0              0
    Total, Adjustments........................             0              0
    Total, Weapons Activities.................    19,848,644     19,981,044

    Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
      Material Management and Minimization
        Reactor conversion and uranium supply.       145,227        145,227
        Nuclear material removal and                  38,825         38,825
         elimination..........................
        Plutonium disposition.................       193,045        193,045
      Total, Material Management and                 377,097        377,097
       Minimization...........................
      Global Material Security
        International nuclear security........        87,768         87,768
        Radiological security.................       260,000        260,000
        Nuclear smuggling detection and              196,096        182,096
         deterrence...........................
          Insufficient justification..........                     [-14,000]
      Total, Global Material Security.........       543,864        529,864
      Nonproliferation and Arms Control.......       224,980        224,980
      Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D
        Proliferation detection...............       317,158        317,158
        Nuclear fuels development.............             0              0
        Nonproliferation stewardship program..       124,875        124,875
        Nuclear detonation detection..........       323,058        323,058
        Forensics R&D.........................        37,759         37,759
      Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation        802,850        802,850
       R&D....................................
      Nonproliferation Construction:
        18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium Disposition        40,000         40,000
         Project, SRS.........................
      Total, Nonproliferation Construction....        40,000         40,000
      Legacy contractor pensions..............         7,128          7,128
      Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident
       Response Program
        Emergency Management..................        23,847         23,847

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2410]]

        Counterterrorism and                         512,342        512,342
         Counterproliferation.................
      Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and            536,189        536,189
       Incident Response Program..............
    Subtotal, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation     2,532,108      2,518,108

      Adjustments
        Use of prior year balances............       -67,000        -67,000
      Total, Adjustments......................       -67,000        -67,000

    Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation...     2,465,108      2,451,108

    Naval Reactors
      Naval reactors development..............       868,380        868,380
      Columbia-Class reactor systems                  45,610         45,610
       development............................
      Naval reactors operations and                  763,263        763,263
       infrastructure.........................
      Program direction.......................        62,848         62,848
      Construction:
        14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling                 292,002        142,002
         Recapitalization Project, NRF........
          Program reduction...................                    [-150,000]
        22-D-532 KL Security Upgrades.........        41,670         41,670
        25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition        45,000         45,000
         Project..............................
      Total, Construction.....................       378,672        228,672
    Total, Naval Reactors.....................     2,118,773      1,968,773

    Federal Salaries and Expenses
      Program direction.......................       564,475        539,000
        Program decrease......................                        [-475]
        Insufficient justification............                     [-25,000]
      Use of prior year balances..............             0              0
    Total, Federal Salaries and Expenses......       564,475        539,000

    TOTAL, National Nuclear Security              24,997,000     24,939,925
     Administration...........................

    Defense Environmental Cleanup
        Closure sites administration..........         1,350          1,350
      Richland
        River corridor and other cleanup             133,000        133,000
         operations...........................
        Central plateau remediation...........       773,030        773,030
        Richland community and regulatory             11,130         11,130
         support..............................
        22-D-401 L-888 Eastern Plateau Fire           13,500         13,500
         Station..............................
        22-D-402 L-897 200 Area Water                  7,800          7,800
         Treatment Facility...................
        23-D-404 181D Export Water System             18,886         18,886
         Reconfiguration and Upgrade..........
        23-D-405 181B Export Water System              1,168          1,168
         Reconfiguration and Upgrade..........
        24-D-401 Environmental Restoration            25,000         25,000
         Disposal Facility Supercell 11 Expans
         Proj.................................
      Total, Richland.........................       984,864        983,514

      Office of River Protection:
        Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant         466,000        450,000
         Commissioning........................
            Unjustified growth................                     [-16,000]
        Rad liquid tank waste stabilization          832,065        832,065
         and disposition......................
        Construction:
            23-D-403 Hanford 200 West Area            37,500         37,500
             Tank Farms Risk Management
             Project..........................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2411]]

            15-D-409 Low Activity Waste               37,500         37,500
             Pretreatment System..............
            01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility       608,100        608,100
            01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility....        20,000         20,000
            18-D-16 Waste Treatment &                      0              0
             Immobilization Plant--LBL/Direct
             Feed LAW.........................
        Subtotal, Construction................       703,100        703,100
      Total, Office of River Protection.......     2,001,165      1,985,165

      Idaho National Laboratory:
        Idaho cleanup and waste disposition...       430,678        430,678
        Idaho community and regulatory support         3,315          3,315
        Construction:
            22-D-404 Addl ICDF Landfill               25,250         25,250
             Disposal Cell and Evaporation
             Ponds Project....................
            23-D-402 Calcine Construction.....             0              0
        Subtotal, Construction................        25,250         25,250
      Total, Idaho National Laboratory........       459,243        459,243

      NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
        Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory         1,917          1,917
        Separations Processing Research Unit..           845            845
        Nevada Test Site......................        63,377         63,377
        Sandia National Laboratory............         1,816          1,816
        Los Alamos National Laboratory........       273,610        273,610
        Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D......         1,622          1,622
        LLNL Excess Facilities D&D............             0              0
      Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites..       343,187        343,187

      Oak Ridge Reservation:
        OR Nuclear Facility D&D...............       342,705        342,705
        U233 Disposition Program..............        60,000         60,000
        OR cleanup and waste disposition......        72,000         72,000
        Construction:
            14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury              30,000         30,000
             Treatment Facility...............
            17-D-401 On-site Waste Disposal           40,000         40,000
             Facility.........................
        Subtotal, Construction................        70,000         70,000
        OR community & regulatory support.....         5,700          5,700
        OR technology development and                  3,300          3,300
         deployment...........................
      Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............       553,705        553,705

      Savannah River Site:
        Savannah River risk management               400,538        400,538
         operations...........................
        Savannah River community and                   5,198          5,198
         regulatory support...................
        Savannah River National Laboratory O&M        90,000         90,000
        Construction:
            20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit          82,500         82,500
             #10, 11, 12......................
            19-D-701 SR Security Systems               6,000          6,000
             Replacement......................
        Subtotal, Construction................        88,500         88,500
        Radioactive liquid tank waste                971,235        981,235
         stabilization and disposition........
          Program increase....................                      [10,000]
      Total, Savannah River Site..............     1,555,471      1,565,471

      Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
        Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...........       413,874        413,874
        Construction:
            15-D-411 Safety Significant               10,346         10,346
             Confinement Ventilation System,
             WIPP.............................

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2412]]

            15-D-412 Utility Shaft, WIPP......         1,200          1,200
        Total, Construction...................        11,546         11,546
      Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant......       425,420        425,420

      Program direction--Defense Environmental       334,958        326,893
       Cleanup................................
        Insufficient justification............                      [-8,065]
      Program support--Defense Environmental         105,885         65,885
       Cleanup................................
        Program decrease......................                     [-40,000]
      Safeguards and Security--Defense               265,197        265,197
       Environmental Cleanup..................
      Technology development and deployment...        30,600         30,600
    Subtotal, Defense Environmental Cleanup...       736,640        688,575

    TOTAL, Defense Environmental Cleanup......     7,059,695      7,005,630

    Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D............       384,957              0
      Program reduction.......................                    [-384,957]

    Other Defense Activities
      Environment, health, safety and security
        Environment, health, safety and              141,908        141,908
         security mission support.............
        Program direction.....................        90,555         90,555
      Total, Environment, health, safety and         232,463        232,463
       security...............................

      Office of Enterprise Assessments
        Enterprise assessments................        30,022         30,022
        Program direction.....................        64,132         64,132
      Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments.        94,154         94,154

      Specialized security activities.........       390,000        390,000

      Legacy Management
        Legacy Management Activities--Defense.       181,289        181,289
        Program Direction.....................        23,969         23,969
      Total, Legacy Management................       205,258        205,258

      Defense-Related Administrative Support..       213,649        213,649

      Office of Hearings and Appeals..........         4,499          4,499
      Subtotal, Other Defense Activities......     1,140,023      1,140,023
      Use of prior year balances..............             0              0
    Total, Other Defense Activities...........     1,140,023      1,140,023
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                            DIVISION E--OTHER MATTERS

                        TITLE L--VETERANS AFFAIRS MATTERS

    Sec. 5001. Grants for State, county, and tribal veterans' cemeteries
               that allow interment of certain persons eligible for
               interment in national cemeteries.
    Sec. 5002. Telephone helpline for assistance for veterans and other
               eligible individuals.
    Sec. 5003. Report on Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0.

    SEC. 5001. GRANTS FOR STATE, COUNTY, AND TRIBAL VETERANS'
                              CEMETERIES THAT ALLOW INTERMENT OF
                              CERTAIN PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR INTERMENT
                              IN NATIONAL CEMETERIES.

        Section 2408 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2413]]

                (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
            subsection (k):

        ``(k)(1) The Secretary may not establish a condition for a grant
    under this section that restricts the ability of a State, county, or
    tribal organization receiving such a grant to allow the interment of any
    person described in paragraph (8) or (10) of section 2402(a) of this
    title in a veterans' cemetery owned by that State or county or on trust
    land owned by, or held in trust for, that tribal organization.
        ``(2) The Secretary may not deny an application for a grant under
    this section solely on the basis that the State, county, or tribal
    organization receiving such grant may use funds from such grant to
    expand, improve, operate, or maintain a veterans' cemetery in which
    interment of persons described in paragraph (8) or (10) of section
    2402(a) of this title is allowed.
        ``(3)(A) When requested by a State, county, or tribal organization
    that is the recipient of a grant made under this section, the Secretary
    shall--
        ``(i) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  determine whether a person is
    eligible for burial in a national cemetery under paragraph (8) or (10)
    of section 2402(a) of this title; and

        ``(ii) advise the recipient of the determination.
        ``(B) A recipient described in subparagraph (A) may use a
    determination of the Secretary under such subparagraph as a
    determination of the eligibility of the person concerned for burial in
    the cemetery for which the grant was made.''.
    SEC. 5002. TELEPHONE HELPLINE FOR ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND
                              OTHER ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 53 of title 38, United States Code, is
    amended by adding at the end the following new section:
    ``Sec. 5321. <<NOTE: 38 USC 5321.>>  Benefits helpline

        ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall maintain a toll-free
    telephone helpline that a covered individual may call in order to--
                ``(1) obtain information about any service or benefit
            provided under the laws administered by the Secretary; or
                ``(2) be directed to an appropriate office of the Department
            regarding such a service or benefit.

        ``(b) Contract for Direction of Calls Authorized.--The Secretary may
    enter into a contract with a third party to direct calls made to the
    helpline to an appropriate office under subsection (a)(2).
        ``(c) Live Individual Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that a
    covered individual who calls the helpline has the option to speak with a
    live individual.
        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) The term `covered individual' means--
                        ``(A) a veteran;
                        ``(B) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran;
                    or
                        ``(C) an individual other than a veteran who is
                    eligible to receive a benefit or service under a law
                    administered by the Secretary.
                ``(2) The term `veteran' has the meaning given such term in
            section 2002(b) of this title.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2414]]

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
    such chapter <<NOTE: 38 USC prec. 5301.>>  is amended by adding at the
    end the following new item:

    ``5321. Benefits helpline.''.

    SEC. 5003. REPORT ON AIRBORNE HAZARDS AND OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY
                              2.0.

        (a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to
    Congress a report on the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit
    Registry 2.0.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
    the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  An analysis of how the redesigned
            Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0 improves
            research and delivery of health care for veterans exposed to
            airborne hazards and open burn pits.
                (2) A description of how the redesign has affected the
            accuracy of registry data, including data regarding causes of
            death.
                (3) <<NOTE: Plans.>>  The plans of the Secretary to ensure
            veterans, caregivers, and survivors are updated on research
            outcomes and informed regarding how to confirm the accuracy of
            registry data.

                        TITLE LI--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS

    Subtitle A--United States Foundation for International Conservation Act
                                     of 2024

    Sec. 5101. Definitions.
    Sec. 5102. United States Foundation for International Conservation.
    Sec. 5103. Governance of the Foundation.
    Sec. 5104. Corporate powers and obligations of the Foundation.
    Sec. 5105. Safeguards and accountability.
    Sec. 5106. Projects and grants.
    Sec. 5107. Prohibition of support for certain governments.
    Sec. 5108. Annual report.
    Sec. 5109. Authorization of appropriations.

                 Subtitle B--Western Hemisphere Partnership Act

    Sec. 5111. Short title.
    Sec. 5112. United States policy in the Western Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5113. Promoting security and the rule of law in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5114. Promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5115. Promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the Western
               Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5116. Promoting transparency and democratic governance in the
               Western Hemisphere.
    Sec. 5117. Sense of Congress on prioritizing nomination and confirmation
               of qualified ambassadors.
    Sec. 5118. Western Hemisphere defined.
    Sec. 5119. Report on efforts to capture and detain United States
               citizens as hostages.

                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    Sec. 5121. Improving multilateral cooperation to improve the security of
               Taiwan.
    Sec. 5122. Millennium Challenge Corporation candidate country reform.
            ``Sec. 606. Candidate countries.
    Sec. 5123. Extension of sunset.
    Sec. 5124. Strategy and grant program to promote internet freedom in
               Iran.

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    Subtitle A--United States Foundation for International Conservation Act
                                     of 2024

    SEC. 5101. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10601.>>  DEFINITIONS.

        In this title:
                (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
            means--
                        (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
                    Senate;
                        (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                        (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives; and
                        (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) The term ``Board'' means the Board of Directors
            established pursuant to section 5103(b).
                (3) The term ``eligible country'' means any country
            described in section 5106(b).
                (4) The term ``eligible project'' means any project
            described in section 5106(a)(3).
                (5) The term ``Executive Director'' means the Executive
            Director of the Foundation hired pursuant to section 5103.
                (6) The term ``Foundation'' means the United States
            Foundation for International Conservation established pursuant
            to section 5102(a).
                (7) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of State.
    SEC. 5102. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10602.>>  UNITED STATES FOUNDATION FOR
                              INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION.

        (a) Establishment.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In general.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
            shall establish the United States Foundation for International
            Conservation, which shall be operated as a charitable, nonprofit
            corporation.
                (2) Independence.--The Foundation is not an agency or
            instrumentality of the United States Government.
                (3) Tax-exempt status.--The Board shall take all necessary
            and appropriate steps to ensure that the Foundation is an
            organization described in subsection (c) of section 501 of the
            Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which exempt the organization
            from taxation under subsection (a) of such section.
                (4) Termination of operations.--The Foundation shall
            terminate operations on the date that is 10 years after the date
            on which the Foundation becomes operational, in accordance
            with--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Plan. Deadline.>>  a plan for winding
                    down the activities of the Foundation that the Board
                    shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
                    not later than 180 days before such termination date;
                    and
                        (B) the bylaws established pursuant to section
                    5103(b)(13).

        (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Foundation are--
                (1) <<NOTE: Grants.>>  to provide grants for the responsible
            management of designated priority primarily protected and
            conserved areas in eligible countries that have a high degree of
            biodiversity or species and ecosystems of significant ecological
            value;

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                (2) to promote responsible, long-term management of
            primarily protected and conserved areas and their contiguous
            buffer zones;
                (3) to incentivize, leverage, accept, and effectively
            administer governmental and nongovernmental funds, including
            donations from the private sector, to increase the availability
            and predictability of financing for responsible, long-term
            management of primarily protected and conserved areas in
            eligible countries;
                (4) to help close critical gaps in public international
            conservation efforts in eligible countries by--
                        (A) increasing private sector investment, including
                    investments from philanthropic entities; and
                        (B) collaborating with partners providing bilateral
                    and multilateral financing to support enhanced
                    coordination, including public and private funders,
                    partner governments, local protected areas authorities,
                    and private and nongovernmental organization partners;
                (5) to identify and financially support viable projects
            that--
                        (A) promote responsible, long-term management of
                    primarily protected and conserved areas and their
                    contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries, including
                    support for the management of terrestrial, coastal,
                    freshwater, and marine protected areas, parks, community
                    conservancies, Indigenous reserves, conservation
                    easements, and biological reserves; and
                        (B) provide effective area-based conservation
                    measures, consistent with best practices and standards
                    for environmental and social safeguards; and
                (6) to coordinate with, consult, and otherwise support and
            assist, governments, private sector entities, local communities,
            Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders in eligible countries
            in undertaking biodiversity conservation activities--
                        (A) to achieve measurable and enduring biodiversity
                    conservation outcomes; and
                        (B) to improve local security, governance, food
                    security, and economic opportunities.

        (c) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  Plan of Action.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Approval. Time periods.>>  In general.--Not
            later than 6 months after the establishment of the Foundation,
            the Executive Director shall submit for approval from the Board
            an initial 3-year Plan of Action to implement the purposes of
            this title, including--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Timeline.>>  a description of the
                    priority actions to be undertaken by the Foundation over
                    the proceeding 3-year period, including a timeline for
                    implementation of such priority actions;
                        (B) descriptions of the processes and criteria by
                    which--
                              (i) eligible countries, in which eligible
                          projects may be selected to receive assistance
                          under this title, will be identified;
                              (ii) grant proposals for Foundation activities
                          in eligible countries will be developed,
                          evaluated, and selected; and
                              (iii) grant implementation will be monitored
                          and evaluated;

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                        (C) the projected staffing and budgetary
                    requirements of the Foundation during the proceeding 3-
                    year period; and
                        (D) a plan to maximize commitments from private
                    sector entities to fund the Foundation.
                (2) Submission.--The Executive Director shall submit the
            initial Plan of Action to the appropriate congressional
            committees not later than 5 days after the Plan of Action is
            approved by the Board.
                (3) Updates.--The Executive Director shall annually update
            the Plan of Action and submit each such updated plan to the
            appropriate congressional committees not later that 5 days after
            the update plan is approved by the Board.
    SEC. 5103. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10603.>>  GOVERNANCE OF THE FOUNDATION.

        (a) Executive Director.--There shall be in the Foundation an
    Executive Director, who shall--
                (1) manage the Foundation; and
                (2) report to, and be under the direct authority, of the
            Board.

        (b) Board of Directors.--
                (1) Governance.--The Foundation shall be governed by a Board
            of Directors, which--
                        (A) shall perform the functions specified to be
                    carried out by the Board under this title; and
                        (B) may prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws, rules,
                    regulations, and procedures governing the manner in
                    which the business of the Foundation may be conducted
                    and in which the powers granted to it by law may be
                    exercised.
                (2) Membership.--The Board shall be composed of--
                        (A) the Secretary, the Administrator of the United
                    States Agency for International Development, the
                    Secretary of the Interior, the Chief of the United
                    States Forest Service, and the head of one other
                    relevant Federal department or agency, as determined by
                    the Secretary, or the Senate-confirmed designees of such
                    officials; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Appointments.>>  8 other individuals,
                    who shall be appointed by the Secretary, in consultation
                    with the members of the Board described in subparagraph
                    (A), the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of
                    Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore and
                    Minority Leader of the Senate, of whom--
                              (i) 4 members shall be private-sector donors
                          making financial contributions to the Foundation;
                          and
                              (ii) 4 members shall be independent experts
                          who, in addition to meeting the qualification
                          requirements described in paragraph (3), represent
                          diverse points of view and diverse geographies, to
                          the maximum extent practicable.
                (3) Qualifications.--Each member of the Board appointed
            pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) shall be knowledgeable and
            experienced in matters relating to--
                        (A) international development;
                        (B) protected area management and the conservation
                    of global biodiversity, fish and wildlife, ecosystem
                    restoration, adaptation, and resilience; and

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                        (C) grantmaking in support of international
                    conservation.
                (4) Political affiliation.--Not more than 5 of the members
            appointed to the Board pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) may be
            affiliated with the same political party.
                (5) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Conflicts of interest.--Any
            individual with business interests, financial holdings, or
            controlling interests in any entity that has sought support, or
            is receiving support, from the Foundation may not be appointed
            to the Board during the 5-year period immediately preceding such
            appointment.
                (6) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Chairperson.--The Board shall
            elect, from among its members, a Chairperson, who shall serve
            for a 2-year term.
                (7) Terms; vacancies.--
                        (A) Terms.--
                              (i) In general.--The term of service of each
                          member of the Board appointed pursuant to
                          paragraph (2)(B) shall be not more than 5 years.
                              (ii) Initial appointed directors.--Of the
                          initial members of the Board appointed pursuant to
                          paragraph (2)(B)--
                                        (I) 4 members, including at least 2
                                    private-sector donors making financial
                                    contributions to the Foundation, shall
                                    serve for 4 years; and
                                        (II) 4 members shall serve for 5
                                    years, as determined by the Chairperson
                                    of the Board.
                        (B) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Board--
                              (i) shall be filled in the manner in which the
                          original appointment was made; and
                              (ii) shall not affect the power of the
                          remaining appointed members of the Board to
                          execute the duties of the Board.
                (8) Quorum.--A majority of the current membership of the
            Board, including the Secretary or the Secretary's designee,
            shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of Foundation
            business.
                (9) Meetings.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In general.--The Board
                    shall meet not less frequently than annually at the call
                    of the Chairperson. Such meetings may be in person,
                    virtual, or hybrid.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Initial meeting.--Not later
                    than 60 days after the Board is established pursuant to
                    section 5102(a), the Secretary of State shall convene a
                    meeting of the ex-officio members of the Board and the
                    appointed members of the Board to incorporate the
                    Foundation.
                        (C) Removal.--Any member of the Board appointed
                    pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) who misses 3 consecutive
                    regularly scheduled meetings may be removed by a
                    majority vote of the Board.
                (10) Reimbursement of expenses.--
                        (A) In general.--Members of the Board shall serve
                    without pay, but may be reimbursed for the actual and
                    necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in
                    the performance of the duties of the Foundation.
                        (B) Limitation.--Expenses incurred outside the
                    United States may be reimbursed under this paragraph if
                    at least 2 members of the Board concurrently incurred
                    such expenses. Such reimbursements--

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                              (i) shall be available exclusively for actual
                          costs incurred by members of the Board up to the
                          published daily per diem rate for lodging, meals,
                          and incidentals; and
                              (ii) shall not include first-class, business-
                          class, or travel in any class other than economy
                          class or coach class.
                        (C) Other expenses.--All other expenses, including
                    salaries for officers and staff of the Foundation, shall
                    be established by a majority vote of the Board, as
                    proposed by the Executive Director on no less than an
                    annual basis.
                (11) Not federal employees.--Appointment as a member of the
            Board and employment by the Foundation does not constitute
            employment by, or the holding of an office of, the United States
            for purposes of any Federal law.
                (12) Duties.--The Board shall--
                        (A) establish bylaws for the Foundation in
                    accordance with paragraph (13);
                        (B) provide overall direction for the activities of
                    the Foundation and establish priority activities;
                        (C) carry out any other necessary activities of the
                    Foundation;
                        (D) evaluate the performance of the Executive
                    Director;
                        (E) take steps to limit the administrative expenses
                    of the Foundation; and
                        (F) not less frequently than annually, consult and
                    coordinate with stakeholders qualified to provide
                    advice, assistance, and information regarding effective
                    protected and conserved area management.
                (13) Bylaws.--
                        (A) In general.--The bylaws required to be
                    established under paragraph (12)(A) shall include--
                              (i) the specific duties of the Executive
                          Director;
                              (ii) policies and procedures for the selection
                          of members of the Board and officers, employees,
                          agents, and contractors of the Foundation;
                              (iii) policies, including ethical standards,
                          for--
                                        (I) the acceptance, solicitation,
                                    and disposition of donations and grants
                                    to the Foundation; and
                                        (II) the disposition of assets of
                                    the Foundation upon the dissolution of
                                    the Foundation;
                              (iv) policies that subject all implementing
                          partners, employees, fellows, trainees, and other
                          agents of the Foundation (including ex-officio
                          members of the Board and appointed members of the
                          Board) to stringent ethical and conflict of
                          interest standards;
                              (v) removal and exclusion procedures for
                          implementing partners, employees, fellows,
                          trainees, and other agents of the Foundation
                          (including ex-officio members of the Board and
                          appointed members of the Board) who fail to uphold
                          the ethical and conflict of interest standards
                          established pursuant to clause (iii);
                              (vi) policies for winding down the activities
                          of the Foundation upon its dissolution, including
                          a plan--
                                        (I) to return unspent appropriations
                                    to the Treasury of the United States;
                                    and

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                                        (II) to donate unspent private and
                                    philanthropic contributions to projects
                                    that align with the goals and
                                    requirements described in section 5106;
                              (vii) policies for vetting implementing
                          partners and grantees to ensure the Foundation
                          does not provide grants to for profit entities
                          whose primary objective is activities other than
                          conservation activities; and
                              (viii) clawback policies and procedures to be
                          incorporated into grant agreements to ensure
                          compliance with the policies referred to in clause
                          (vii).
                        (B) Requirements.--The Board shall ensure that the
                    bylaws of the Foundation and the activities carried out
                    under such bylaws do not--
                              (i) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the
                          Foundation to carry out activities in a fair and
                          objective manner; or
                              (ii) compromise, or appear to compromise, the
                          integrity of any governmental agency or program,
                          or any officer or employee employed by, or
                          involved in, a governmental agency or program.

        (c) Foundation Staff.--Officers and employees of the Foundation--
                (1) may not be employees of, or hold any office in, the
            United States Government;
                (2) may not serve in the employ of any nongovernmental
            organization, project, or person related to or affiliated with
            any grantee of the Foundation while employed by the Foundation;
                (3) may not receive compensation from any other source for
            work performed in carrying out the duties of the Foundation
            while employed by the Foundation; and
                (4) should not receive a salary at a rate that is greater
            than the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at
            level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5,
            United States Code.

        (d) Limitation and Conflicts of Interests.--
                (1) Political participation.--The Foundation may not--
                        (A) lobby for political or policy issues; or
                        (B) participate or intervene in any political
                    campaign in any country.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Financial interests.--As
            determined by the Board and set forth in the bylaws established
            pursuant to subsection (b)(13), and consistent with best
            practices, any member of the Board or officer or employee of the
            Foundation shall be prohibited from participating, directly or
            indirectly, in the consideration or determination of any
            question before the Foundation affecting--
                        (A) the financial interests of such member of the
                    Board, or officer or employee of the Foundation, not
                    including such member's Foundation expenses and
                    compensation; and
                        (B) the interests of any corporation, partnership,
                    entity, or organization in which such member of the
                    Board, officer, or employee has any fiduciary obligation
                    or direct or indirect financial interest.

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                (3) Recusals.--Any member of the Board that has a business,
            financial, or familial interest in an organization or community
            seeking support from the Foundation shall recuse himself or
            herself from all deliberations, meetings, and decisions
            concerning the consideration and decision relating to such
            support.
                (4) Project ineligibility.--The Foundation may not provide
            support to individuals or entities with business, financial, or
            familial ties to--
                        (A) a current member of the Board; or
                        (B) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  a former member of the
                    Board during the 5-year period immediately following the
                    last day of the former member's term on the Board.
    SEC. 5104. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10604.>>  CORPORATE POWERS AND
                              OBLIGATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION.

        (a) General Authority.--
                (1) <<NOTE: District of Columbia.>>  In general.--The
            Foundation--
                        (A) may conduct business in foreign countries;
                        (B) shall have its principal offices in the
                    Washington, DC, metropolitan area; and
                        (C) shall continuously maintain a designated agent
                    in Washington, DC, who is authorized to accept notice or
                    service of process on behalf of the Foundation.
                (2) Notice and service of process.--The serving of notice
            to, or service of process upon, the agent referred to in
            paragraph (1)(C), or mailed to the business address of such
            agent, shall be deemed as service upon, or notice to, the
            Foundation.
                (3) Audits.--The Foundation shall be subject to the general
            audit authority of the Comptroller General of the United States
            under section 3523 of title 31, United States Code.

        (b) Authorities.--In addition to powers explicitly authorized under
    this subtitle, the Foundation, in order to carry out the purposes
    described in section 5102(b), shall have the usual powers of a
    corporation headquartered in Washington, DC, including the authority--
                (1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use
            any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, or
            real or personal property or any income derived from such gift
            or property, or other interest in such gift or property located
            in the United States;
                (2) to acquire by donation, gift, devise, purchase, or
            exchange any real or personal property or interest in such
            property located in the United States;
                (3) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer,
            to sell, donate, lease, invest, reinvest, retain, or otherwise
            dispose of any property or income derived from such property
            located in the United States;
                (4) to complain and defend itself in any court of competent
            jurisdiction (except that the members of the Board shall not be
            personally liable, except for gross negligence);
                (5) to enter into contracts or other arrangements with
            public agencies, private organizations, and persons and to make
            such payments as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of
            such contracts or arrangements; and
                (6) to award grants for eligible projects, in accordance
            with section 5106.

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        (c) Limitation of Public Liability.--The United States shall not be
    liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation.
    The Federal Government shall be held harmless from any damages or awards
    ordered by a court against the Foundation.
    SEC. 5105. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10605.>>  SAFEGUARDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Contracts. Policies. Guidelines.>>  Safeguards.--The
    Foundation shall develop, and incorporate into any agreement for support
    provided by the Foundation, appropriate safeguards, policies, and
    guidelines, consistent with United States law and best practices and
    standards for environmental and social safeguards.

        (b) Independent Accountability Mechanism.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary, or the Secretary's designee,
            shall establish a transparent and independent accountability
            mechanism, consistent with best practices, which shall provide--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Compliance review. Assessment.>>  a
                    compliance review function that assesses whether
                    Foundation-supported projects adhere to the requirements
                    developed pursuant to subsection (a);
                        (B) a dispute resolution function for resolving and
                    remedying concerns between complainants and project
                    implementers regarding the impacts of specific
                    Foundation-supported projects with respect to such
                    standards; and
                        (C) an advisory function that reports to the Board
                    on projects, policies, and practices.
                (2) Duties.--The accountability mechanism shall--
                        (A) report annually to the Board and the appropriate
                    congressional committees regarding the Foundation's
                    compliance with best practices and standards in
                    accordance with paragraph (1)(A) and the nature and
                    resolution of any complaint;
                        (B)(i) have permanent staff, led by an independent
                    accountability official, to conduct compliance reviews
                    and dispute resolutions and perform advisory functions;
                    and
                        (ii) maintain a roster of experts to serve such
                    roles, to the extent needed; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  hold a public comment
                    period lasting not fewer than 60 days regarding the
                    initial design of the accountability mechanism.

        (c) Internal Accountability.--The Foundation shall establish an
    ombudsman position at a senior level of executive staff as a
    confidential, neutral source of information and assistance to anyone
    affected by the activities of the Foundation.
        (d) Annual Review.--The Secretary shall, periodically, but not less
    frequent than annually, review assistance provided by the Foundation for
    the purpose of implementing section 5102(b) to ensure consistency with
    the provisions under section 620M of Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
    U.S.C. 2378d).
    SEC. 5106. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10606.>>  PROJECTS AND GRANTS.

        (a) Project Funding Requirements.--
                (1) In general.--The Foundation shall--
                        (A) provide grants to support eligible projects
                    described in paragraph (3) that advance its mission to
                    enable effective management of primarily protected and
                    conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in
                    eligible countries;
                        (B) advance effective landscape or seascape
                    approaches to conservation that include buffer zones,
                    wildlife dispersal

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                    and corridor areas, and other effective area-based
                    conservation measures; and
                        (C) not purchase, own, or lease land, including
                    conservation easements, in eligible countries.
                (2) Eligible entities.--Eligible entities shall include--
                        (A) not-for-profit organizations with demonstrated
                    expertise in protected and conserved area management and
                    economic development;
                        (B) governments of eligible partner countries, as
                    determined by subsection (b), with the exception of
                    governments and government entities that are prohibited
                    from receiving grants from the Foundation pursuant to
                    section 5107; and
                        (C) Indigenous and local communities in such
                    eligible countries.
                (3) Eligible projects.--Eligible projects shall include
            projects that--
                        (A) focus on supporting--
                              (i) transparent and effective long-term
                          management of primarily protected or conserved
                          areas and their contiguous buffer zones in
                          countries described in subsection (b), including
                          terrestrial, coastal, and marine protected or
                          conserved areas, parks, community conservancies,
                          Indigenous reserves, conservation easements, and
                          biological reserves; and
                              (ii) other effective area-based conservation
                          measures;
                        (B) are cost-matched at a ratio of not less than $2
                    from sources other than the United States for every $1
                    made available under this subtitle;
                        (C) are subject to long-term binding memoranda of
                    understanding with the governments of eligible countries
                    and local communities--
                              (i) to ensure that local populations have
                          access, resource management responsibilities, and
                          the ability to pursue permissible, sustainable
                          economic activity on affected lands; and
                              (ii) that may be signed by governments in such
                          eligible countries to ensure free, prior, and
                          informed consent of affected communities;
                        (D) incorporate a set of key performance and impact
                    indicators;
                        (E) demonstrate robust local community engagement,
                    with the completion of appropriate environmental and
                    social due diligence, including--
                              (i) free, prior, and informed consent of
                          Indigenous Peoples and relevant local communities;
                              (ii) inclusive governance structures; and
                              (iii) effective grievance mechanisms;
                        (F) create economic opportunities for local
                    communities, including through--
                              (i) equity and profit-sharing;
                              (ii) cooperative management of natural
                          resources;
                              (iii) employment activities; and
                              (iv) other related economic growth activities;
                        (G) leverage stable baseline funding for the
                    effective management of the primarily protected or
                    conserved area project; and

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                        (H) to the extent possible--
                              (i) are viable and prepared for
                          implementation; and
                              (ii) demonstrate a plan to strengthen the
                          capacity of, and transfer skills to, local
                          institutions to manage the primarily protected or
                          conserved area before or after grant funding is
                          exhausted.

        (b) Eligible Countries.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Review.>>  In general.--Pursuant to the Plan of
            Action required under section 5102(c), and before awarding any
            grants or entering into any project agreements for any fiscal
            year, the Board shall conduct a review to identify eligible
            countries in which the Foundation may fund projects. Such review
            shall consider countries that--
                        (A) are low-income, lower middle-income, or upper-
                    middle-income economies (as defined by the International
                    Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the
                    International Development Association);
                        (B) have--
                              (i) a high degree of threatened or at-risk
                          biological diversity; or
                              (ii) species or ecosystems of significant
                          importance, including threatened or endangered
                          species or ecosystems at risk of degradation or
                          destruction;
                        (C) have demonstrated a commitment to conservation
                    through verifiable actions, such as protecting lands and
                    waters through the gazettement of national parks,
                    community conservancies, marine reserves and protected
                    areas, forest reserves, or other legally recognized
                    forms of place-based conservation; and
                        (D) are not ineligible to receive United States
                    foreign assistance pursuant to any other provision of
                    law, including laws identified in section 5107.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Identification of eligible
            countries.--Not later than 5 days after the date on which the
            Board determines which countries are eligible to receive
            assistance under this title for a fiscal year, the Executive
            Director shall--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  submit a report to the
                    appropriate congressional committees that includes--
                              (i) <<NOTE: List.>>  a list of all such
                          eligible countries, as determined through the
                          review process described in paragraph (1); and
                              (ii) a detailed justification for each such
                          eligibility determination, including--
                                        (I) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  an analysis
                                    of why the eligible country would be
                                    suitable for partnership;
                                        (II) <<NOTE: Evaluations.>>  an
                                    evaluation of the eligible partner
                                    country's interest in and ability to
                                    participate meaningfully in proposed
                                    Foundation activities, including an
                                    evaluation of such eligible country's
                                    prospects to substantially benefit from
                                    Foundation assistance;
                                        (III) <<NOTE: Estimate.>>  an
                                    estimation of each such eligible partner
                                    country's commitment to conservation;
                                    and
                                        (IV) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  an
                                    assessment of the capacity and
                                    willingness of the eligible country to
                                    enact or implement reforms that might be
                                    necessary to maximize the

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                                    impact and effectiveness of Foundation
                                    support; and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Federal Register, publication.>>
                    publish the information contained in the report
                    described in subparagraph (A) in the Federal Register.

        (c) Grantmaking.--
                (1) In general.--In order to maximize program effectiveness,
            the Foundation shall--
                        (A) coordinate with other international public and
                    private donors to the greatest extent practicable and
                    appropriate;
                        (B) seek additional financial and nonfinancial
                    contributions and commitments for its projects from
                    governments in eligible countries;
                        (C) strive to generate a partnership mentality among
                    all participants, including public and private funders,
                    host governments, local protected areas authorities, and
                    private and nongovernmental organization partners;
                        (D) prioritize investments in communities with low
                    levels of economic development to the greatest extent
                    practicable and appropriate; and
                        (E) consider the eligible partner country's planned
                    and dedicated resources to the proposed project and the
                    eligible entity's ability to successfully implement the
                    project.
                (2) Grant criteria.--Foundation grants--
                        (A) shall fund eligible projects that enhance the
                    management of well-defined primarily protected or
                    conserved areas and the systems of such conservation
                    areas in eligible countries;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  should support adequate
                    baseline funding for eligible projects in eligible
                    countries to be sustained for not less than 10 years;
                        (C) should, during the grant period, demonstrate
                    progress in achieving clearly defined key performance
                    indicators (as defined in the grant agreement), which
                    may include--
                              (i) the protection of biological diversity;
                              (ii) the protection of native flora and
                          habitats, such as trees, forests, wetlands,
                          grasslands, mangroves, coral reefs, and sea grass;
                              (iii) community-based economic growth
                          indicators, such as improved land tenure,
                          increases in beneficiaries participating in
                          related economic growth activities, and sufficient
                          income from conservation activities being directed
                          to communities in project areas;
                              (iv) improved management of the primarily
                          protected or conserved area covered by the
                          project, as documented through the submission of
                          strategic plans or annual reports to the
                          Foundation; and
                              (v) the identification of additional revenue
                          sources or sustainable financing mechanisms to
                          meet the recurring costs of management of the
                          primarily protected or conserved areas; and
                        (D) <<NOTE: Termination. Determination.>>  shall be
                    terminated if the Board determines that the project is
                    not--
                              (i) meeting applicable requirements under this
                          title; or

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                              (ii) making progress in achieving the key
                          performance indicators defined in the grant
                          agreement.
    SEC. 5107. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10607.>>  PROHIBITION OF SUPPORT FOR
                              CERTAIN GOVERNMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determinations.>>  In General.--The Foundation may not
    provide support for any government, or any entity owned or controlled by
    a government, if the Secretary has determined that such government--
                (1) has repeatedly provided support for acts of
            international terrorism, as determined under--
                        (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export Control
                    Reform Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)(i));
                        (B) section 620A(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of
                    1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(a));
                        (C) section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22
                    U.S.C. 2780(d)); or
                        (D) any other relevant provision of law;
                (2) has been identified pursuant to section 116(a) or
            502B(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
            2151n(a) and 2304(a)(2)) or any other relevant provision of law;
            or
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  has failed the ``control of
            corruption'' indicator, as determined by the Millennium
            Challenge Corporation, within any of the preceding 3 years of
            the intended grant.

        (b) Prohibition of Support for Sanctioned Persons.--The Foundation
    may not engage in any dealing prohibited under United States sanctions
    laws or regulations, including dealings with persons on the list of
    specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the
    Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury,
    except to the extent otherwise authorized by the Secretary or by the
    Secretary of the Treasury.
        (c) Prohibition of Support for Activities Subject to
    Sanctions. <<NOTE: Certification. Compliance.>> --The Foundation shall
    require any person receiving support to certify that such person, and
    any entity owned or controlled by such person, is in compliance with all
    United States sanctions laws and regulations.
    SEC. 5108. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10608.>>  ANNUAL REPORT.

        Not later than 360 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    and annually thereafter while the Foundation continues to operate, the
    Executive Director of the Foundation shall submit a report to the
    appropriate congressional committees that describes--
                (1) the goals of the Foundation;
                (2) the programs, projects, and activities supported by the
            Foundation;
                (3) private and governmental contributions to the
            Foundation; and
                (4) <<NOTE: Criteria.>>  the standardized criteria utilized
            to determine the programs and activities supported by the
            Foundation, including baselines, targets, desired outcomes,
            measurable goals, and extent to which those goals are being
            achieved for each project.
    SEC. 5109. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10609.>>  AUTHORIZATION OF
                              APPROPRIATIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  Authorization.--In addition to amounts
    authorized to be appropriated to carry out international conservation
    and biodiversity programs under part I and chapter 4 of part II of the
    Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), and subject to

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    the limitations set forth in subsections (b) and (c), there is
    authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation to carry out the
    purposes of this title--
                (1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
                (2) not more than $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
            2026 through 2034.

        (b) Cost Matching Requirement.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to
    subsection (a) may only be made available to grantees to the extent the
    Foundation or such grantees secure funding for an eligible project from
    sources other than the United States Government in an amount that is not
    less than twice the amount received in grants for such project pursuant
    to section 5106.
        (c) Administrative Costs.--The administrative costs of the
    Foundation shall come from sources other than the United States
    Government.
        (d) Prohibition on Use of Grant Amounts for Lobbying Expenses.--
    Amounts provided as a grant by the Foundation pursuant to section 5106
    may not be used for any activity intended to influence legislation
    pending before the Congress of the United States.

       Subtitle B-- <<NOTE: Western Hemisphere Partnership Act.>> Western
    Hemisphere Partnership Act
    SEC. 5111. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2151 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Western Hemisphere Partnership
    Act''.
    SEC. 5112. UNITED STATES POLICY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

        It is the policy of the United States to promote economic
    competitiveness, democratic governance, and security in the Western
    Hemisphere by--
                (1) encouraging stronger economic relations, respect for
            property rights, the rule of law, and enforceable investment
            rules and labor and environmental standards;
                (2) advancing the principles and practices expressed in the
            Charter of the Organization of American States, the American
            Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man, and the Inter-
            American Democratic Charter; and
                (3) enhancing the capacity and technical capabilities of
            democratic partner nation government institutions, including
            civilian law enforcement, the judiciary, attorneys general, and
            security forces.
    SEC. 5113. PROMOTING SECURITY AND THE RULE OF LAW IN THE WESTERN
                              HEMISPHERE.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the
    heads of other relevant Federal agencies, should support the improvement
    of security conditions and the rule of law in the Western Hemisphere
    through collaborative efforts with democratic partners that--
                (1) enhance the institutional capacity and technical
            capabilities of defense and security institutions in democratic
            partner nations to conduct national or regional security
            missions, including through regular bilateral and multilateral
            engagements, foreign military sales and financing, international

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            military education and training programs, expanding the National
            Guard State Partnership Programs, training on civil and
            political rights, and other means;
                (2) provide technical assistance and material support
            (including, as appropriate, radars, vessels, and communications
            equipment) to relevant security forces to disrupt, degrade, and
            dismantle organizations involved in the illicit trafficking of
            narcotics and precursor chemicals, transnational criminal
            activities, illicit mining, and illegal, unreported, and
            unregulated fishing, and other illicit activities, including in
            Haiti and countries included in the Caribbean Basin Security
            Initiative;
                (3) enhance the institutional capacity, legitimacy, and
            technical capabilities of relevant civilian law enforcement,
            attorneys general, and judicial institutions to--
                        (A) strengthen the rule of law and transparent
                    governance;
                        (B) combat corruption and kleptocracy in the region;
                    and
                        (C) improve regional cooperation to disrupt,
                    degrade, and dismantle transnational organized criminal
                    networks and terrorist organizations, including through
                    training, anticorruption initiatives, anti-money
                    laundering programs, and strengthening cyber
                    capabilities and resources;
                (4) enhance port management and maritime security
            partnerships and airport management and aviation security
            partnerships to disrupt, degrade, and dismantle transnational
            criminal networks and facilitate the legitimate flow of people,
            goods, and services;
                (5) strengthen cooperation to improve border security across
            the Western Hemisphere, dismantle human smuggling and
            trafficking networks, and increase cooperation to demonstrably
            strengthen migration management systems;
                (6) counter the malign influence of state and non-state
            actors and disinformation campaigns;
                (7) disrupt illicit domestic and transnational financial
            networks;
                (8) foster mechanisms for cooperation on emergency
            preparedness and rapid recovery from natural disasters,
            including by--
                        (A) supporting regional preparedness, recovery, and
                    emergency management centers to facilitate rapid
                    response to survey and help maintain planning on
                    regional disaster anticipated needs and possible
                    resources;
                        (B) training disaster recovery officials on latest
                    techniques and lessons learned from United States
                    experiences;
                        (C) making available, preparing, and transferring
                    on-hand nonlethal supplies, and providing training on
                    the use of such supplies, for humanitarian or health
                    purposes to respond to unforeseen emergencies; and
                        (D) conducting medical support operations and
                    medical humanitarian missions, such as hospital ship
                    deployments and base-operating services, to the extent
                    required by the operation;
                (9) foster regional mechanisms for early warning and
            response to pandemics in the Western Hemisphere, including
            through--

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                        (A) improved cooperation with and research by the
                    United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
                    through regional pandemic response centers;
                        (B) personnel exchanges for technology transfer and
                    skills development; and
                        (C) surveying and mapping of health networks to
                    build local health capacity;
                (10) promote women's economic security and the meaningful
            participation of women across all political processes, including
            conflict prevention and conflict resolution and post-conflict
            relief and recovery efforts;
                (11) promote the economic, social and political advancement
            of indigenous communities, afro-descendants, and other
            marginalized communities; and
                (12) hold accountable actors that violate political and
            civil rights.

        (b) Limitations on Use of Technologies.--Operational technologies
    transferred pursuant to subsection (a) to partner governments for
    intelligence, defense, or law enforcement purposes shall be used solely
    for the purposes for which the technology was intended. The United
    States shall take steps to ensure that the use of such operational
    technologies is consistent with United States law, including protections
    of freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom of
    association.
        (c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods.>> Strategy.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in
            coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies,
            shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate
            and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
            Representatives a 5-year strategy to promote security and the
            rule of law in the Western Hemisphere in accordance to this
            section.
                (2) Elements.--The strategy required under paragraph (1)
            shall include the following elements:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> A detailed assessment of
                    the resources required to carry out such collaborative
                    efforts.
                        (B) Annual benchmarks to track progress and
                    obstacles in undertaking such collaborative efforts.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Foreign countries.>> A public diplomacy
                    component to engage the people of the Western Hemisphere
                    with the purpose of demonstrating that the security of
                    their countries is enhanced to a greater extent through
                    alignment with the United States and democratic values
                    rather than with authoritarian countries such as the
                    People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and
                    the Islamic Republic of Iran.
                (3) Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after submission of the
            strategy required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter,
            the Secretary of State shall provide to the Committee on Foreign
            Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
            the House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation of
            the strategy.

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    SEC. 5114. PROMOTING DIGITALIZATION AND CYBERSECURITY IN THE
                              WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

        The Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other
    relevant Federal agencies, should promote digitalization and
    cybersecurity in the Western Hemisphere through collaborative efforts
    with democratic partners that--
                (1) promote digital connectivity and facilitate e-commerce
            by expanding access to information and communications technology
            (ICT) supply chains that adhere to high-quality security and
            reliability standards, including--
                        (A) to open market access on a national treatment,
                    nondiscriminatory basis; and
                        (B) to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber
                    resilience of partner countries;
                (2) advance the provision of digital government services (e-
            government) that, to the greatest extent possible, promote
            transparency, lower business costs, and expand citizens' access
            to public services and public information; and
                (3) develop robust cybersecurity partnerships to--
                        (A) promote the inclusion of components and
                    architectures in information and communications
                    technology (ICT) supply chains from participants in
                    initiatives that adhere to high-quality security and
                    reliability standards;
                        (B) share best practices to mitigate cyber threats
                    to critical infrastructure from ICT architectures from
                    foreign countries of concern as defined in section
                    10612(a)(1) of the Research and Development,
                    Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19221(a)(1)),
                    foreign entities of concern as defined in section
                    10612(a)(2) of the Research and Development,
                    Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19221(a)(2)),
                    and by technology providers that supply equipment and
                    services covered under section 2 of the Secure and
                    Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.
                    1601);
                        (C) effectively respond to cybersecurity threats,
                    including state-sponsored threats; and
                        (D) to strengthen resilience against cyberattacks
                    and cybercrime.
    SEC. 5115. PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE
                              WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

        The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other
    relevant Federal agencies, should support the improvement of economic
    conditions in the Western Hemisphere through collaborative efforts with
    democratic partners that--
                (1) facilitate a more open, transparent, and competitive
            environment for United States businesses and promote robust and
            comprehensive trade capacity-building and trade facilitation
            by--
                        (A) reducing trade and nontariff barriers between
                    the countries in the region, establishing a mechanism
                    for pursuing Mutual Recognition Agreements and
                    Formalized Regulatory Cooperation Agreements in priority
                    sectors of the economy;
                        (B) building relationships and exchanges between
                    relevant regulatory bodies in the United States and
                    democratic partners in the Western Hemisphere to promote

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                    best practices and transparency in rulemaking,
                    implementation, and enforcement, and provide training
                    and assistance to help improve supply chain management
                    in the Western Hemisphere;
                        (C) establishing regional fora for identifying,
                    raising, and addressing supply chain management issues,
                    including infrastructure needs and strengthening of
                    investment rules and regulatory frameworks;
                        (D) establishing a dedicated program of trade
                    missions and reverse trade missions to increase
                    commercial contacts and ties between the United States
                    and Western Hemisphere partner countries; and
                        (E) strengthening labor and environmental standards
                    in the region;
                (2) <<NOTE: Review.>> establish frameworks or mechanisms to
            review and address the long-term financial sustainability and
            national security implications of foreign investments in
            strategic sectors or services;
                (3) <<NOTE: Contracts. Processes.>> establish competitive
            and transparent infrastructure project selection and procurement
            processes that promote transparency, open competition, financial
            sustainability, and robust adherence to global standards and
            norms;
                (4) advance robust and comprehensive energy production and
            integration, including through a more open, transparent, and
            competitive environment for United States companies competing in
            the Western Hemisphere; and
                (5) explore opportunities to partner with the private sector
            and multilateral institutions, such as the World Bank and the
            Inter-American Development Bank, to promote universal access to
            reliable and affordable electricity in the Western Hemisphere.
    SEC. 5116. PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN THE
                              WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

        The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of
    the United States Agency for International Development and heads of
    other relevant Federal agencies, should support transparent,
    accountable, and democratic governance in the Western Hemisphere through
    collaborative efforts with democratic partners that--
                (1) strengthen the capacity of national electoral
            institutions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral
            processes, including through pre-election assessment missions,
            technical assistance, and independent local and international
            election monitoring and observation missions;
                (2) enhance the capabilities of democratically elected
            national legislatures, parliamentary bodies, and autonomous
            regulatory institutions to conduct oversight;
                (3) strengthen the capacity of subnational government
            institutions to govern in a transparent, accountable, and
            democratic manner, including through training and technical
            assistance;
                (4) combat corruption at local and national levels,
            including through trainings, cooperation agreements, initiatives
            aimed at dismantling corrupt networks, and political support for
            bilateral or multilateral anticorruption mechanisms that
            strengthen attorneys general and prosecutors' offices;

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                (5) strengthen the capacity of civil society to conduct
            oversight of government institutions, build the capacity of
            independent professional journalism, facilitate substantive
            dialogue with government and the private sector to generate
            issue-based policies, and mobilize local resources to carry out
            such activities;
                (6) promote the meaningful and significant participation of
            women in democratic processes, including in national and
            subnational government and civil society; and
                (7) support the creation of procedures for the Organization
            of American States (OAS) to create an annual forum for
            democratically elected national legislatures from OAS member
            States to discuss issues of hemispheric importance, as expressed
            in section 4 of the Organization of American States Legislative
            Engagement Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-343).
    SEC. 5117. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PRIORITIZING NOMINATION AND
                              CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFIED AMBASSADORS.

        It is the sense of Congress that it is critically important that
    both the President and the Senate play their respective roles to
    nominate and confirm qualified ambassadors as quickly as possible.
    SEC. 5118. WESTERN HEMISPHERE DEFINED.

        In this subtitle, the term ``Western Hemisphere'' does not include
    Cuba, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.
    SEC. 5119. <<NOTE: Venezuela.>> REPORT ON EFFORTS TO CAPTURE AND
                              DETAIN UNITED STATES CITIZENS AS
                              HOSTAGES.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the
    Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on
    Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on efforts by
    the Maduro regime of Venezuela to detain United States citizens and
    lawful permanent residents.
        (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include,
    regarding the arrest, capture, detainment, and imprisonment of United
    States citizens and lawful permanent residents--
                (1) the names, positions, and institutional affiliation of
            Venezuelan individuals, or those acting on their behalf, who
            have engaged in such activities;
                (2) a description of any role played by transnational
            criminal organizations, and an identification of such
            organizations; and
                (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> where relevant, an assessment of
            whether and how United States citizens and lawful permanent
            residents have been lured to Venezuela.

        (c) <<NOTE: Classified information. List.>> Form.--The report
    required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form,
    but shall include a classified annex, which shall include a list of the
    total number of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents
    detained or imprisoned in Venezuela as of the date on which the report
    is submitted.

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                            Subtitle C--Other Matters

    SEC. 5121. <<NOTE: Building Options for the Lasting Security of
                              Taiwan through European Resolve
                              Act. China.>> IMPROVING MULTILATERAL
                              COOPERATION TO IMPROVE THE SECURITY OF
                              TAIWAN.

        (a) <<NOTE: 22 USC 3301 note.>> Short Titles.--This section may be
    cited as the ``Building Options for the Lasting Security of Taiwan
    through European Resolve Act'' or the ``BOLSTER Act''.

        (b) Consultations With European Governments Regarding Sanctions
    Against the PRC Under Certain Circumstances.--The head <<NOTE: United
    Kingdom. Plans.>> of the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the
    Department of State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of
    Foreign Assets Control at the Department of the Treasury, shall engage
    in regular consultations with the International Special Envoy for the
    Implementation of European Union Sanctions and appropriate government
    officials of European countries, including the United Kingdom, to
    develop coordinated plans and share information on independent plans to
    impose sanctions and other economic measures against the People's
    Republic of China (PRC), as appropriate, if the PRC is found to be
    involved in--
                (1) overthrowing or dismantling the governing institutions
            in Taiwan;
                (2) occupying any territory controlled or administered by
            Taiwan as of the date of the enactment of this Act; or
                (3) taking significant action against Taiwan, including--
                        (A) creating a naval blockade or other quarantine of
                    Taiwan;
                        (B) seizing the outer lying islands of Taiwan; or
                        (C) initiating a cyberattack that threatens civilian
                    or military infrastructure in Taiwan.

        (c) Report on the Economic Impacts of PRC Military Action Against
    Taiwan.-- <<NOTE: President. Assessment. Time periods.>> Not later than
    1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall
    submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and
    the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that
    contains an independent assessment of the expected economic impact of--
                (1) a 30-day blockade or quarantine of Taiwan by the
            People's Liberation Army (PLA); and
                (2) a 180-day blockade or quarantine of Taiwan by the PLA.

        (d) Sense of Congress Regarding Consultations With the European
    Union and European Governments Regarding Increasing Political and
    Economic Relations With Taiwan.--It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the United States, Europe, and Taiwan are like-minded
            partners that--
                        (A) share common values, such as democracy, the rule
                    of law and human rights; and
                        (B) enjoy a close trade and economic partnership;
                (2) bolstering political, economic, and people-to-people
            relations with Taiwan would benefit the European Union,
            individual European countries, and the United States;
                (3) the European Union can play an important role in helping
            Taiwan resist the economic coercion of the PRC by negotiating
            with Taiwan regarding new economic, commercial, and investment
            agreements;

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                (4) the United States and European countries should
            coordinate and increase diplomatic efforts to facilitate
            Taiwan's meaningful participation in international
            organizations;
                (5) the United States and European countries should--
                        (A) publicly and repeatedly emphasize the
                    differences between their respective ``One China''
                    policies and the PRC's ``One China'' principle;
                        (B) counter the PRC's propaganda and false
                    narratives about United Nations General Assembly
                    Resolution 2758 (XXVI), which claim the resolution
                    recognizes PRC territorial claims to Taiwan;
                        (C) increase public statements of support for
                    Taiwan's democracy and its meaningful participation in
                    international organizations;
                        (D) facilitate unofficial diplomatic visits to and
                    from Taiwan by high-ranking government officials and
                    parliamentarians;
                        (E) establish parliamentary caucuses or groups that
                    promote strong relations with Taiwan;
                        (F) strengthen subnational diplomacy, including
                    cultural and trade-related visits to and from Taiwan by
                    local government officials;
                        (G) strengthen coordination between United States
                    and European business chambers, universities, think
                    tanks, and other civil society groups with similar
                    groups in Taiwan;
                        (H) promote direct flights to and from Taiwan;
                        (I) facilitate visits by civil society leaders to
                    Taiwan; and
                        (J) increase economic engagement and trade
                    relations; and
                (6) Taiwan's inclusion in the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology
            Council's Secure Supply Chain working group would bring valuable
            expertise and enhance transatlantic cooperation in the
            semiconductor sector.

        (e) Sense of Congress Regarding Consultations With European
    Governments on Supporting Taiwan's Self-defense.--It is the sense of
    Congress that--
                (1) preserving peace and security in the Taiwan Strait is a
            shared interest of the United States and Europe;
                (2) European countries, particularly countries with
            experience combating Russian aggression and malign activities,
            can provide Taiwan with lessons learned from their ``total
            defense'' programs to mobilize the military and civilians in a
            time of crisis;
                (3) the United States and Europe should increase
            coordination to strengthen Taiwan's cybersecurity, especially
            for critical infrastructure and network defense operations;
                (4) the United States and Europe should work with Taiwan--
                        (A) to improve its energy resiliency;
                        (B) to strengthen its food security;
                        (C) to combat misinformation, disinformation,
                    digital authoritarianism, offensive cyber operations,
                    and foreign interference;
                        (D) to provide expertise on how to improve defense
                    infrastructure;

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                        (E) to encourage other nations to express support
                    for Taiwan's security;
                        (F) to facilitate arms transfers or arms sales,
                    particularly of weapons consistent with an asymmetric
                    defense strategy;
                        (G) to facilitate transfers or sales of dual-use
                    items and technology;
                        (H) to facilitate transfers or sales of critical
                    nonmilitary supplies, such as food and medicine;
                        (I) to increase the military presence of such
                    countries in the Indo-Pacific region; and
                        (J) to engage in joint training and military
                    exercises that may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain
                    credible defense, in accordance with the Taiwan
                    Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.);
                (5) European naval powers, in coordination with the United
            States, should increase freedom of navigation transits through
            the Taiwan Strait; and
                (6) European naval powers, the United States, and Taiwan
            should establish exchanges and partnerships among their coast
            guards to counter coercion by the PRC.
    SEC. 5122. <<NOTE: Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate
                              Country Reform Act.>> MILLENNIUM
                              CHALLENGE CORPORATION CANDIDATE COUNTRY
                              REFORM.

        (a) <<NOTE: 22 USC 7701 note.>> Short Title.--This section may be
    cited as the ``Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Country Reform
    Act''.

        (b) Modifications of Requirements to Become a Candidate Country.--
    Section 606 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7705) is
    amended to read as follows:
    ``SEC. 606. CANDIDATE COUNTRIES.

        ``(a) In General.--A country shall be a candidate country for
    purposes of eligibility to receive assistance under section 605 if--
                ``(1) the per capita income of the country in a fiscal year
            is equal to or less than the World Bank threshold for initiating
            the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
            graduation process for the fiscal year; and
                ``(2) subject to subsection (b), the country is not
            ineligible to receive United States economic assistance under
            part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et
            seq.) by reason of the application of any provision of the
            Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any other provision of law.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Rule of Construction.--For the
    purposes of determining whether a country is eligible, pursuant to
    subsection (a)(2), to receive assistance under section 605, the exercise
    by the President, the Secretary of State, or any other officer or
    employee of the United States Government of any waiver or suspension of
    any provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(2), and notification
    to the appropriate congressional committees in accordance with such
    provision of law, shall be construed as satisfying the requirements
    under subsection (a).

        ``(c) Determination by the Board.--The Board shall determine whether
    a country is a candidate country for purposes of this section.''.
        (c) Conforming Amendments.--
                (1) Amendment to report identifying candidate countries.--
            Section 608(a)(1) of the Millennium Challenge Act of

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            2003 (22 U.S.C. 7707(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``section
            606(a)(1)(B)'' and inserting ``section 606(a)(2)''.
                (2) Amendment to millennium challenge compact authority.--
            Section 609(b)(2) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 7708(b)(2)) is
            amended--
                        (A) by amending the paragraph heading to read as
                    follows: ``Country contributions''; and
                        (B) by striking ``with respect to a lower middle
                    income country described in section 606(b),''.
                (3) Amendment to authorization to provide assistance for
            candidate countries.--Section 616(b)(1) of such Act (22 U.S.C.
            7715(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (a) or (b) of
            section 606'' and inserting ``section 606(a)''.

        (d) Modification to Factors in Determining Eligibility.--Section
    607(c)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7706(c)(2))
    is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking
    ``consider'' and inserting ``prioritize need and impact by
    considering''.
        (e) Reporting Alignment.--Section 613(a) of the Millennium Challenge
    Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7712(a)) is amended to read as follows:
        ``(a) Report.--Not later than the third Friday of December of each
    year, the Chief Executive Officer shall submit a report to Congress
    describing the assistance provided pursuant to section 605 during the
    most recently concluded fiscal year.''.
        (f) Report on Efforts to Undermine Programs of the Millennium
    Challenge Corporation.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the
            Millennium Challenge Corporation shall submit a report to the
            Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee
            on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that details
            any efforts targeted towards undermining Millennium Challenge
            Corporation programs, particularly efforts conducted by the
            People's Republic of China.
                (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.
    SEC. 5123. EXTENSION OF SUNSET.

        Section 7438 of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (22
    U.S.C. 8791 note) is amended by striking ``the date that is 5 years
    after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December
    31, 2029''.
    SEC. 5124. <<NOTE: 22 USC 8754a.>> STRATEGY AND GRANT PROGRAM TO
                              PROMOTE INTERNET FREEDOM IN IRAN.

        (a) Strategy.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 90 days
            after the date of the enactment of the this Act, the Secretary
            of State, in consultation with the heads of other Federal
            agencies, as appropriate, shall develop a strategy to support
            and enhance access to information by civil society in Iran.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Elements.--The strategy required
            in subparagraph (A) shall include the following elements:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> An evaluation of the use
                    of virtual private networks by civil society in Iran.

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                        (B) An assessment of the level of internet access
                    for Iranians who do not use virtual private networks,
                    including levels of reliable connectivity, bandwidth,
                    and coverage, as well as censorship, surveillance, and
                    other limitations on internet access.
                        (C) A strategy to increase the accessibility of
                    virtual private networks in Iran.
                        (D) An assessment of alternatives to virtual private
                    networks that are capable of circumventing restrictions
                    on open internet access imposed by the Government of
                    Iran.
                        (E) An assessment of how companies providing Iranian
                    civilians with technology and other tools to overcome
                    technical and political obstacles are able to access the
                    open internet.
                        (F) An assessment of the ability of the Government
                    of Iran to cut off all access to the internet in Iran.
                        (G) A strategy to circumvent internet blackouts for
                    Iranian civil society.
                (3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Initial update.--Not later than 120
            days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary,
            in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as
            appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
            the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign
            Relations of the Senate an updated version of the strategy
            required in paragraph (1).
                (4) Periodic review and updates.--The Secretary, in
            consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as
            appropriate, shall--
                        (A) not less frequently than twice each year, review
                    the strategy required in paragraph (1); and
                        (B) if the results of such review indicate that
                    modifications to such strategy are required to more
                    effectively promote internet freedom and access to
                    information for civil society in Iran, submit to the
                    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations
                    of the Senate an updated version of such strategy.
                (5) Form.--Each strategy required to be submitted under this
            subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
            include a classified annex.

        (b) Grant Program and Contract Authority.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary of State, in consultation
            with the Administrator of the United States Agency for
            International Development and the President of the Open
            Technology Fund, as appropriate, may award grants and enter into
            contracts to private organizations to support and develop
            programs in Iran that promote or expand--
                        (A) an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure
                    internet; and
                        (B) the online exercise of internationally
                    recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms of
                    civil society in Iran.
                (2) Program goals.--The goal of each program developed with
            a grant funds awarded pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be to--
                        (A) support unrestricted access to the internet in
                    Iran;

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                        (B) increase the availability of internet freedom
                    tools to overcome technical and political obstacles to
                    internet access in Iran;
                        (C) increase the distribution of such technologies
                    and tools throughout Iran;
                        (D) conduct research on repressive tactics that
                    undermine internet freedom in Iran;
                        (E) ensure that information regarding digital safety
                    is available to civil society in Iran; or
                        (F) engage private industry, including e-commerce
                    firms and social networking companies, regarding the
                    importance of preserving unrestricted internet access in
                    Iran.
                (3) Grant award requirements.--The Secretary shall award
            grants authorized in paragraph (1) to recipients through an
            evidence-based process.
                (4) Security audits.--The Secretary shall conduct a
            comprehensive security audit of each new technology developed
            using grant funds distributed pursuant to paragraph (1) to
            ensure that each such technology is secure and has not been
            compromised in a manner detrimental to--
                        (A) the interests of the United States; or
                        (B) an individual or organization benefitting from a
                    program supported by such funding.
                (5) Authorization of appropriations.--
                        (A) In general.--There is authorized to be
                    appropriated for the Open Technology Fund established
                    under section 309A of the United States International
                    Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6208a) $15,000,000
                    for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to carry out the
                    grant program authorized under this subsection.
                        (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to
                    the authorization in subparagraph (A) are authorized
                    remain available until expended.

                          TITLE LII--JUDICIARY MATTERS

           Subtitle A--Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of 2024

    Sec. 5201. Short title.
    Sec. 5202. Project Safe Childhood Act.
    Sec. 5203. Administrative False Claims Act of 2023.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5211. Modernizing law enforcement notification.

         Subtitle A-- <<NOTE: Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of
    2024.>> Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of 2024
    SEC. 5201. <<NOTE: 34 USC 10101 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement And Victim
    Support Act of 2024''.
    SEC. 5202. PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD ACT.

        Section 143 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of
    2006 (34 U.S.C. 20942) is amended to read as follows:

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    ``SEC. 143. PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD.

        ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) Child sexual abuse material.--The term `child sexual
            abuse material' has the meaning given the term `child
            pornography' in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code.
                ``(2) Child sexual exploitation offense.--The term `child
            sexual exploitation offense' means--
                        ``(A)(i) an offense involving a minor under section
                    1591 or chapter 117 of title 18, United States Code;
                        ``(ii) an offense under subsection (a), (b), or (c)
                    of section 2251 of title 18, United States Code;
                        ``(iii) an offense under section 2251A or 2252A(g)
                    of title 18, United States Code; or
                        ``(iv) any attempt or conspiracy to commit an
                    offense described in clause (i) or (ii); or
                        ``(B) an offense involving a minor under a State or
                    Tribal statute that is similar to a provision described
                    in subparagraph (A).
                ``(3) Circle of trust offender.--The term `circle of trust
            offender' means an offender who is related to, or in a position
            of trust, authority, or supervisory control with respect to, a
            child.
                ``(4) Computer.--The term `computer' has the meaning given
            the term in section 1030 of title 18, United States Code.
                ``(5) Contact sexual offense.--The term `contact sexual
            offense' means--
                        ``(A) an offense involving a minor under chapter
                    109A of title 18, United States Code, or any attempt or
                    conspiracy to commit such an offense; or
                        ``(B) an offense involving a minor under a State or
                    Tribal statute that is similar to a provision described
                    in subparagraph (A).
                ``(6) Dual offender.--The term `dual offender' means--
                        ``(A) a person who commits--
                              ``(i) a technology-facilitated child sexual
                          exploitation offense or an offense involving child
                          sexual abuse material; and
                              ``(ii) a contact sexual offense; and
                        ``(B) without regard to whether the offenses
                    described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A)--
                              ``(i) are committed as part of the same course
                          of conduct; or
                              ``(ii) involve the same victim.
                ``(7) Facilitator.--The term `facilitator' means an
            individual who facilitates the commission by another individual
            of--
                        ``(A) a technology-facilitated child sexual
                    exploitation offense or an offense involving child
                    sexual abuse material; or
                        ``(B) a contact sexual offense.
                ``(8) ICAC affiliate partner.--The term `ICAC affiliate
            partner' means a law enforcement agency that has entered into a
            formal operating agreement with the ICAC Task Force Program.
                ``(9) ICAC task force.--The term `ICAC task force' means a
            task force that is part of the ICAC Task Force Program.

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                ``(10) ICAC task force program.--The term `ICAC Task Force
            Program' means the National Internet Crimes Against Children
            Task Force Program established under section 102 of the PROTECT
            Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21112).
                ``(11) Offense involving child sexual abuse material.--The
            term `offense involving child sexual abuse material' means--
                        ``(A) an offense under section 2251(d), section
                    2252, or paragraphs (1) through (6) of section 2252A(a)
                    of title 18, United States Code, or any attempt or
                    conspiracy to commit such an offense; or
                        ``(B) an offense under a State or Tribal statute
                    that is similar to a provision described in subparagraph
                    (A).
                ``(12) Serious offender.--The term `serious offender'
            means--
                        ``(A) an offender who has committed a contact sexual
                    offense or child sexual exploitation offense;
                        ``(B) a dual offender, circle of trust offender, or
                    facilitator; or
                        ``(C) an offender with a prior conviction for a
                    contact sexual offense, a child sexual exploitation
                    offense, or an offense involving child sexual abuse
                    material.
                ``(13) State.--The term `State' means a State of the United
            States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth,
            territory, or possession of the United States.
                ``(14) Technology-facilitated.--The term `technology-
            facilitated', with respect to an offense, means an offense that
            is committed through the use of a computer, even if the use of a
            computer is not an element of the offense.

        ``(b) Establishment of Program.--The Attorney General shall create
    and maintain a nationwide initiative to align Federal, State, and local
    entities to combat the growing epidemic of online child sexual
    exploitation and abuse, to be known as the `Project Safe Childhood
    program', in accordance with this section.
        ``(c) Best Practices.--The Attorney General, in coordination with
    the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the Criminal Division of
    the Department of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and
    Delinquency Prevention of the Department of Justice, and in consultation
    with training and technical assistance providers under the ICAC Task
    Force Program who are funded by the Attorney General and with
    appropriate nongovernmental organizations, shall--
                ``(1) develop best practices to adopt a balanced approach to
            the investigation of suspect leads involving contact sexual
            offenses, child sexual exploitation offenses, and offenses
            involving child sexual abuse material, and the prosecution of
            those offenses, prioritizing when feasible the identification of
            a child victim or a serious offender, which approach shall
            incorporate the use of--
                        ``(A) proactively generated leads, including leads
                    generated by current and emerging technology;
                        ``(B) in-district investigative referrals; and
                        ``(C) CyberTipline reports from the National Center
                    for Missing and Exploited Children;
                ``(2) develop best practices to be used by each United
            States Attorney and ICAC task force to assess the likelihood
            that

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            an individual could be a serious offender or that a child victim
            may be identified;
                ``(3) develop and implement a tracking and communication
            system for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies
            and prosecutor's offices to report successful cases of victim
            identification and child rescue to the Department of Justice and
            the public; and
                ``(4) encourage the submission of all lawfully seized visual
            depictions to the Child Victim Identification Program of the
            National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

        ``(d) Implementation.--Except as authorized under subsection (e),
    funds authorized under this section may only be used for the following 4
    purposes:
                ``(1) Integrated Federal, State, and local efforts to
            investigate and prosecute contact sexual offenses, child sexual
            exploitation offenses, and offenses involving child sexual abuse
            material, including--
                        ``(A) the partnership by each United States Attorney
                    with each Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
                    within the district of such attorney;
                        ``(B) training of Federal, State, and local law
                    enforcement officers and prosecutors through--
                              ``(i) programs facilitated by the ICAC Task
                          Force Program;
                              ``(ii) ICAC training programs supported by the
                          Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
                          Prevention of the Department of Justice;
                              ``(iii) programs facilitated by appropriate
                          nongovernmental organizations with subject matter
                          expertise, technical skill, or technological tools
                          to assist in the identification of and response to
                          serious offenders, contact sexual offenses, child
                          sexual exploitation offenses, or offenses
                          involving child sexual abuse material; and
                              ``(iv) any other program that provides
                          training--
                                        ``(I) on the investigation and
                                    identification of serious offenders or
                                    victims of contact sexual offenses,
                                    child sexual exploitation offenses, or
                                    offenses involving child sexual abuse
                                    material; or
                                        ``(II) that specifically addresses
                                    the use of existing and emerging
                                    technologies to commit or facilitate
                                    contact sexual offenses, child sexual
                                    exploitation offenses, or offenses
                                    involving child sexual abuse material;
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Plans.>> the development by each
                    United States Attorney of a district-specific strategic
                    plan to coordinate with State and local law enforcement
                    agencies and prosecutor's offices, including ICAC task
                    forces and their ICAC affiliate partners, on the
                    investigation of suspect leads involving serious
                    offenders, contact sexual offenses, child sexual
                    exploitation offenses, and offenses involving child
                    sexual abuse material, and the prosecution of those
                    offenders and offenses, which plan--
                              ``(i) shall include--
                                        ``(I) the use of the best practices
                                    developed under paragraphs (1) and (2)
                                    of subsection (c);

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                                        ``(II) the development of plans and
                                    protocols to target and rapidly
                                    investigate cases involving potential
                                    serious offenders or the identification
                                    and rescue of a victim of a contact
                                    sexual offense, a child sexual
                                    exploitation offense, or an offense
                                    involving child sexual abuse material;
                                        ``(III) the use of training and
                                    technical assistance programs to
                                    incorporate victim-centered, trauma-
                                    informed practices in cases involving
                                    victims of contact sexual offenses,
                                    child sexual exploitation offenses, and
                                    offenses involving child sexual abuse
                                    material, which may include the use of
                                    child protective services, children's
                                    advocacy centers, victim support
                                    specialists, or other supportive
                                    services;
                                        ``(IV) the development of plans to
                                    track, report, and clearly communicate
                                    successful cases of victim
                                    identification and child rescue to the
                                    Department of Justice and the public;
                                        ``(V) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an
                                    analysis of the investigative and
                                    forensic capacity of law enforcement
                                    agencies and prosecutor's offices within
                                    the district, and goals for improving
                                    capacity and effectiveness;
                                        ``(VI) <<NOTE: Policy.>> a written
                                    policy describing the criteria for
                                    referrals for prosecution from Federal,
                                    State, or local law enforcement
                                    agencies, particularly when the
                                    investigation may involve a potential
                                    serious offender or the identification
                                    or rescue of a child victim;
                                        ``(VII) plans and budgets for
                                    training of relevant personnel on
                                    contact sexual offenses, child sexual
                                    exploitation offenses, and offenses
                                    involving child sexual abuse material;
                                        ``(VIII) plans for coordination and
                                    cooperation with State, local, and
                                    Tribal law enforcement agencies and
                                    prosecutorial offices; and
                                        ``(IX) evidence-based programs that
                                    educate the public about and increase
                                    awareness of such offenses; and
                              ``(ii) shall be developed in consultation, as
                          appropriate, with--
                                        ``(I) the local ICAC task force;
                                        ``(II) the United States Marshals
                                    Service Sex Offender Targeting Center;
                                        ``(III) training and technical
                                    assistance providers under the ICAC Task
                                    Force Program who are funded by the
                                    Attorney General;
                                        ``(IV) nongovernmental organizations
                                    with subject matter expertise, technical
                                    skill, or technological tools to assist
                                    in the identification of and response to
                                    contact sexual offenses, child sexual
                                    exploitation offenses, or offenses
                                    involving child sexual abuse material;
                                        ``(V) any relevant component of
                                    Homeland Security Investigations;
                                        ``(VI) any relevant component of the
                                    Federal Bureau of Investigation;

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                                        ``(VII) the Office of Juvenile
                                    Justice and Delinquency Prevention of
                                    the Department of Justice;
                                        ``(VIII) the Child Exploitation and
                                    Obscenity Section of the Criminal
                                    Division of the Department of Justice;
                                        ``(IX) the United States Postal
                                    Inspection Service;
                                        ``(X) the United States Secret
                                    Service; and
                                        ``(XI) each military criminal
                                    investigation organization of the
                                    Department of Defense; and
                        ``(D) <<NOTE: Time period. Assessment.>> a
                    quadrennial assessment by each United States Attorney of
                    the investigations within the district of such attorney
                    of contact sexual offenses, child sexual exploitation
                    offenses, and offenses involving child sexual abuse
                    material--
                              ``(i) with consideration of--
                                        ``(I) the variety of sources for
                                    leads;
                                        ``(II) the proportion of work
                                    involving proactive or undercover law
                                    enforcement investigations;
                                        ``(III) the number of serious
                                    offenders identified and prosecuted; and
                                        ``(IV) the number of children
                                    identified or rescued; and
                              ``(ii) information from which may be used by
                          the United States Attorney, as appropriate, to
                          revise the plan described in subparagraph (C).
                ``(2) Major case coordination by the Department of Justice
            (or other Federal agencies as appropriate), including specific
            cooperation, as appropriate, with--
                        ``(A) the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
                    of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice;
                        ``(B) any relevant component of Homeland Security
                    Investigations;
                        ``(C) any relevant component of the Federal Bureau
                    of Investigation;
                        ``(D) the ICAC task forces and ICAC affiliate
                    partners;
                        ``(E) the United States Marshals Service, including
                    the Sex Offender Targeting Center;
                        ``(F) the United States Postal Inspection Service;
                        ``(G) the United States Secret Service;
                        ``(H) each Military Criminal Investigation
                    Organization of the Department of Defense; and
                        ``(I) any task forces established in connection with
                    the Project Safe Childhood program set forth under
                    subsection (b).
                ``(3) Increased Federal involvement in, and commitment to,
            the prevention and prosecution of technology-facilitated child
            sexual exploitation offenses or offenses involving child sexual
            abuse material by--
                        ``(A) using technology to identify victims and
                    serious offenders;
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Processes.>> developing processes and
                    tools to identify victims and offenders; and
                        ``(C) taking measures to improve information sharing
                    among Federal law enforcement agencies, including for
                    the purposes of implementing the plans and protocols
                    described in paragraph (1)(C)(i)(II) to identify and
                    rescue--

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                              ``(i) victims of contact sexual offenses,
                          child sexual exploitation offenses, and offenses
                          involving child sexual abuse material; or
                              ``(ii) victims of serious offenders.
                ``(4) The establishment, development, and implementation of
            a nationally coordinated `Safer Internet Day' every year
            developed in collaboration with the Department of Education,
            national and local internet safety organizations, parent
            organizations, social media companies, and schools to provide--
                        ``(A) national public awareness and evidence-based
                    educational programs about the threats posed by circle
                    of trust offenders and the threat of contact sexual
                    offenses, child sexual exploitation offenses, or
                    offenses involving child sexual abuse material, and the
                    use of technology to facilitate those offenses;
                        ``(B) information to parents and children about how
                    to avoid or prevent technology-facilitated child sexual
                    exploitation offenses; and
                        ``(C) information about how to report possible
                    technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation
                    offenses or offenses involving child sexual abuse
                    material through--
                              ``(i) the National Center for Missing and
                          Exploited Children;
                              ``(ii) the ICAC Task Force Program; and
                              ``(iii) any other program that--
                                        ``(I) raises national awareness
                                    about the threat of technology-
                                    facilitated child sexual exploitation
                                    offenses or offenses involving child
                                    sexual abuse material; and
                                        ``(II) provides information to
                                    parents and children seeking to report
                                    possible violations of technology-
                                    facilitated child sexual exploitation
                                    offenses or offenses involving child
                                    sexual abuse material.

        ``(e) Expansion of Project Safe Childhood.--Notwithstanding
    subsection (d), funds authorized under this section may be also be used
    for the following purposes:
                ``(1) The addition of not less than 20 Assistant United
            States Attorneys at the Department of Justice, relative to the
            number of such positions as of the day before the date of
            enactment of the Law Enforcement and Victim Support Act of 2024,
            who shall be--
                        ``(A) dedicated to the prosecution of cases in
                    connection with the Project Safe Childhood program set
                    forth under subsection (b); and
                        ``(B) responsible for assisting and coordinating the
                    plans and protocols of each district under subsection
                    (d)(1)(C)(i)(II).
                ``(2) Such other additional and related purposes as the
            Attorney General determines appropriate.

        ``(f) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
                ``(1) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this
            section, there are authorized to be appropriated--
                        ``(A) for the activities described under paragraphs
                    (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (d), $28,550,000 for
                    each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028;

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                        ``(B) for the activities described under subsection
                    (d)(4), $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through
                    2028; and
                        ``(C) for the activities described under subsection
                    (e), $29,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through
                    2028.
                ``(2) Supplement, not supplant.--Amounts made available to
            State and local agencies, programs, and services under this
            section shall supplement, and not supplant, other Federal,
            State, or local funds made available for those agencies,
            programs, and services.''.
    SEC. 5203. ADMINISTRATIVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT OF 2023.

        (a) Change in Short Title.--
                (1) In general.--Subtitle B of title VI of the Omnibus
            Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-509; 100 Stat.
            1934) is amended--
                        (A) in the subtitle heading, by striking ``Program
                    Fraud Civil Remedies'' and inserting ``Administrative
                    False Claims''; and
                        (B) in section 6101 (31 U.S.C. 3801 note), by
                    striking ``Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986''
                    and inserting ``Administrative False Claims Act''.
                (2) <<NOTE: 31 USC 3801 note.>> References.--Any reference
            to the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 in any provision
            of law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the
            United States shall be deemed a reference to the Administrative
            False Claims Act.

        (b) Reverse False Claims.--Chapter 38 of title 31, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in section 3801(a)(3), by amending subparagraph (C) to
            read as follows:
                        ``(C) made to an authority which has the effect of
                    concealing or improperly avoiding or decreasing an
                    obligation to pay or transmit property, services, or
                    money to the authority,''; and
                (2) in section 3802(a)(3)--
                        (A) by striking ``An assessment'' and inserting
                    ``(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an
                    assessment''; and
                        (B) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(B) In the case of a claim described in section
            3801(a)(3)(C), an assessment shall not be made under the second
            sentence of paragraph (1) in an amount that is more than double
            the value of the property, services, or money that was
            wrongfully withheld from the authority.''.

        (c) Increasing Dollar Amount of Claims.--Section 3803(c) of title
    31, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$150,000'' each place
            that term appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(3) Adjustment for Inflation.--The maximum amount in paragraph (1)
    shall be adjusted for inflation in the same manner and to the same
    extent as civil monetary penalties under the Federal Civil Penalties
    Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. 2461 note).''.
        (d) Recovery of Costs.--Section 3806(g)(1) of title 31, United
    States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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        ``(1)(A) Except as provided in paragraph (2)--
                ``(i) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> any amount collected under
            this chapter shall be credited first to reimburse the authority
            or other Federal entity that expended costs in support of the
            investigation or prosecution of the action, including any court
            or hearing costs; and
                ``(ii) amounts reimbursed under clause (i) shall--
                        ``(I) be deposited in--
                              ``(aa) the appropriations account of the
                          authority or other Federal entity from which the
                          costs described in subparagraph (A) were
                          obligated;
                              ``(bb) a similar appropriations account of the
                          authority or other Federal entity; or
                              ``(cc) if the authority or other Federal
                          entity expended nonappropriated funds, another
                          appropriate account; and
                        ``(II) remain available until expended.

        ``(B) Any amount remaining after reimbursements described in
    subparagraph (A) shall be deposited as miscellaneous receipts in the
    Treasury of the United States.''.
        (e) Semiannual Reporting.--Section 405(c) of title 5, United States
    Code, is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end;
                (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
                ``(5) information relating to cases under chapter 38 of
            title 31, including--
                        ``(A) the number of reports submitted by
                    investigating officials to reviewing officials under
                    section 3803(a)(1) of such title;
                        ``(B) actions taken in response to reports described
                    in subparagraph (A), which shall include statistical
                    tables showing--
                              ``(i) pending cases;
                              ``(ii) resolved cases;
                              ``(iii) the average length of time to resolve
                          each case;
                              ``(iv) the number of final agency decisions
                          that were appealed to a district court of the
                          United States or a higher court; and
                              ``(v) if the total number of cases in a report
                          is greater than 2--
                                        ``(I) the number of cases that were
                                    settled; and
                                        ``(II) the total penalty or
                                    assessment amount recovered in each
                                    case, including through a settlement or
                                    compromise; and
                        ``(C) instances in which the reviewing official
                    declined to proceed on a case reported by an
                    investigating official; and''.

        (f) Increasing Efficiency of DOJ Processing.--Section 3803(j) of
    title 31, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The reviewing''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(2) <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline.>> A reviewing official shall
    notify the Attorney General in writing not later than 30 days before
    entering into any agreement to compromise or settle allegations of
    liability under section 3802 and before the date on which the reviewing
    official is permitted

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    to refer allegations of liability to a presiding officer under
    subsection (b).''.

        (g) Revision of Definition of Hearing Officials.--
                (1) In general.--Chapter 38 of title 31, United States Code,
            is amended--
                        (A) in section 3801(a)(7)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at
                          the end;
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B)(vii), by adding
                          ``or'' at the end; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(C) a member of the board of contract appeals
                    pursuant to section 7105 of title 41, if the authority
                    does not employ an available presiding officer under
                    subparagraph (A);''; and
                        (B) in section 3803(d)(2)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and''
                          at the end;
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B)--
                                        (I) by striking ``the presiding''
                                    and inserting ``(i) in the case of a
                                    referral to a presiding officer
                                    described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of
                                    section 3801(a)(7), the presiding'';
                                        (II) in clause (i), as so
                                    designated, by striking the period at
                                    the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                                        (III) by adding at the end the
                                    following:
                        ``(ii) in the case of a referral to a presiding
                    officer described in subparagraph (C) of section
                    3801(a)(7)--
                              ``(I) <<NOTE: Records.>> the reviewing
                          official shall submit a copy of the notice
                          required by under paragraph (1) and of the
                          response of the person receiving such notice
                          requesting a hearing--
                                        ``(aa) to the board of contract
                                    appeals that has jurisdiction over
                                    matters arising from the agency of the
                                    reviewing official pursuant to section
                                    7105(e)(1) of title 41; or
                                        ``(bb) if the Chair of the board of
                                    contract appeals declines to accept the
                                    referral, to any other board of contract
                                    appeals; and
                              ``(II) <<NOTE: Mail. Notice.>> the reviewing
                          official shall simultaneously mail, by registered
                          or certified mail, or shall deliver, notice to the
                          person alleged to be liable under section 3802
                          that the referral has been made to an agency board
                          of contract appeals with an explanation as to
                          where the person may obtain the relevant rules of
                          procedure promulgated by the board; and''; and
                              (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(C) in the case of a hearing conducted by a presiding
            officer described in subparagraph (C) of section 3801(a)(7)--
                        ``(i) the presiding officer shall conduct the
                    hearing according to the rules and procedures
                    promulgated by the board of contract appeals; and
                        ``(ii) the hearing shall not be subject to the
                    provisions in subsection (g)(2), (h), or (i).''.
                (2) Agency boards.--Section 7105(e) of title 41, United
            States Code, is amended--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
                    following:

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                        ``(E) Administrative false claims act.--
                              ``(i) In general.--The boards described in
                          subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) shall have
                          jurisdiction to hear any case referred to a board
                          of contract appeals under section 3803(d) of title
                          31.
                              ``(ii) Declining referral.--If the Chair of a
                          board described in subparagraph (B), (C), or (D)
                          determines that accepting a case under clause (i)
                          would prevent adequate consideration of other
                          cases being handled by the board, the Chair may
                          decline to accept the referral.''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or, in the
                    event that a case is filed under chapter 38 of title 31,
                    any relief that would be available to a litigant under
                    that chapter'' before the period at the end.
                (3) <<NOTE: Deadline. Procedures. 31 USC 3801
            note.>> Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            enactment of this Act, each authority head, as defined in
            section 3801 of title 31, United States Code, and each board of
            contract appeals of a board described in subparagraph (B), (C),
            or (D) of section 7105(e) of title 41, United States Code, shall
            amend procedures regarding proceedings as necessary to implement
            the amendments made by this subsection.

        (h) Revision of Limitations.--Section 3808 of title 31, United
    States Code, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the
    following:
        ``(a) <<NOTE: Notice. Mail. Deadlines.>> A notice to the person
    alleged to be liable with respect to a claim or statement shall be
    mailed or delivered in accordance with section 3803(d)(1) not later than
    the later of--
                ``(1) 6 years after the date on which the violation of
            section 3802 is committed; or
                ``(2) 3 years after the date on which facts material to the
            action are known or reasonably should have been known by the
            authority head, but in no event more than 10 years after the
            date on which the violation is committed.''.

        (i) Definitions.--Section 3801 of title 31, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' at the
                    end;
                        (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the
                    end and inserting a semicolon; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(10) `material' has the meaning given the term in section
            3729(b) of this title; and
                ``(11) `obligation' has the meaning given the term in
            section 3729(b) of this title.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(d) For purposes of subsection (a)(10), materiality shall be
    determined in the same manner as under section 3729 of this title.''.
        (j) <<NOTE: Deadline. Procedures. 31 USC 3801 note.>> Promulgation
    of Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
    this Act, each authority head, as defined in section 3801 of title 31,
    United States Code, shall--
                (1) promulgate regulations and procedures to carry out this
            Act and the amendments made by this Act; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Review. Update. Compliance.>> review and update
            existing regulations and procedures of the authority to ensure
            compliance with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

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                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    SEC. 5211. MODERNIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION.

        (a) Verified Electronic Notification Defined.--Section 921(a) of
    title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
    following:
                ``(38) The term `verified electronic notification', with
            respect to a communication to a chief law enforcement officer
            required under section 922(c)(2), means a digital
            communication--
                        ``(A) sent to the electronic communication address
                    that the chief law enforcement officer voluntarily
                    designates for the purpose of receiving those
                    communications; and
                        ``(B) that includes a method for verifying--
                              ``(i) the receipt of the communication; and
                              ``(ii) the electronic communication address to
                          which the communication is sent.''.

        (b) Verified Electronic Notification.--Section 922(c) of title 18,
    United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting
    the following:
                ``(2) the transferor has--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Firearms. Records. Statement.>> prior
                    to the shipment or delivery of the firearm, forwarded a
                    copy of the sworn statement, together with a description
                    of the firearm, in a form prescribed by the Attorney
                    General, to the chief law enforcement officer of the
                    transferee's place of residence, by--
                              ``(i) <<NOTE: Mail.>> registered or certified
                          mail (return receipt requested); or
                              ``(ii) verified electronic notification; and
                        ``(B)(i) with respect to a delivery method described
                    in subparagraph (A)(i)--
                              ``(I) received a return receipt evidencing
                          delivery of the statement; or
                              ``(II) had the statement returned due to the
                          refusal of the named addressee to accept such
                          letter in accordance with United States Post
                          Office Department regulations; or
                        ``(ii) with respect to a delivery method described
                    in subparagraph (A)(ii), received a return receipt
                    evidencing delivery of the statement; and''.

                      TITLE LIII--NATURAL RESOURCES MATTERS

                              Subtitle A--WILD Act

    Sec. 5301. Short title.
    Sec. 5302. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act.
    Sec. 5303. African Elephant Conservation Act.
    Sec. 5304. Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.
    Sec. 5305. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.
    Sec. 5306. Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000.
    Sec. 5307. Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004.
    Sec. 5308. Reporting requirements.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5311. Reauthorization of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins
               endangered fish and threatened fish recovery implementation
               programs.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2450]]

         Subtitle A-- <<NOTE: Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver
    reauthorization Act.>> WILD Act
    SEC. 5301. <<NOTE: 16 USC 3771 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Wildlife Innovation and
    Longevity Driver reauthorization Act'' or the ``WILD Act''.
    SEC. 5302. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE ACT.

        Section 5 of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 3774)
    is amended by striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2025
    through 2029''.
    SEC. 5303. AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT.

        (a) Provision of Assistance.--Section 2101 of the African Elephant
    Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4211) is amended by adding at the end the
    following:
        ``(g) Multiyear Grants.--
                ``(1) Authorization.--The Secretary may award to a person
            who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a
            multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the
            person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation
            strategy for African elephants and the habitat of African
            elephants.
                ``(2) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection precludes the
            Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.''.

        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 2306(a) of the African
    Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(a)) is amended by striking
    ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2025 through 2029''.
    SEC. 5304. ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT OF 1997.

        (a) Asian Elephant Conservation Assistance.--Section 5 of the Asian
    Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4264) is amended by adding
    at the end the following:
        ``(i) Multiyear Grants.--
                ``(1) Authorization.--The Secretary may award to a person
            who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a
            multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the
            person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation
            strategy for Asian elephants and the habitat of Asian elephants.
                ``(2) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection precludes the
            Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.''.

        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 8(a) of the Asian
    Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266(a)) is amended by
    striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2025 through 2029''.
    SEC. 5305. RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1994.

        (a) Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Assistance.--Section 5 of the
    Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5304) is
    amended by adding at the end the following:
        ``(g) Multiyear Grants.--
                ``(1) Authorization.--The Secretary may award to a person
            who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a
            multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the
            person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation
            strategy for rhinoceroses or tigers and the habitat of
            rhinoceroses or tigers.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2451]]

                ``(2) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection precludes the
            Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.''.

        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 10(a) of the
    Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is
    amended by striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2025 through
    2029''.
    SEC. 5306. GREAT APE CONSERVATION ACT OF 2000.

        (a) Multiyear Grants.--Section 4(j)(1) of the Great Ape Conservation
    Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303(j)(1)) is amended by inserting ``of up to 5
    years'' after ``multiyear grant''.
        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 6 of the Great Ape
    Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6305) is amended by striking ``2019
    through 2023'' and inserting ``2025 through 2029''.
    SEC. 5307. MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION ACT OF 2004.

        (a) Multiyear Grants.--Section 4 of the Marine Turtle Conservation
    Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6603) is amended by adding at the end the
    following:
        ``(h) Multiyear Grants.--
                ``(1) Authorization.--The Secretary may award to a person
            who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a
            multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the
            person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation
            strategy for marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises
            and the habitat of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or
            tortoises.
                ``(2) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection precludes the
            Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.''.

        (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 7(a) of the Marine
    Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6606(a)) is amended by
    striking ``2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``2025 through 2029''.
    SEC. 5308. <<NOTE: 16 USC 4201 note.>> REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports to Congress.--Annually, the
    Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the appropriate committees of
    Congress a report on the implementation of--
                (1) the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4201 et
            seq.);
                (2) the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C.
            4261 et seq.);
                (3) the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16
            U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);
                (4) the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6301
            et seq.); and
                (5) the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C.
            6601 et seq.).

        (b) Requirements.--A report submitted under subsection (a) shall
    include--
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of all awards issued each year
            under the applicable Act;
                (2) the total monetary amount issued to each award
            recipient;
                (3) the name of each award recipient organization;
                (4) the country where each award will be implemented; and
                (5) a description of the projects to be completed and
            completed under each award.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2452]]

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    SEC. 5311. REAUTHORIZATION OF UPPER COLORADO AND SAN JUAN RIVER
                              BASINS ENDANGERED FISH AND THREATENED
                              FISH RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS.

        (a) Purpose.--Section 1 of Public Law 106-392 (114 Stat. 1602) is
    amended by inserting ``and threatened'' after ``endangered''.
        (b) Definitions.--Section 2 of Public Law 106-392 (114 Stat. 1602;
    116 Stat. 3113) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``to implement the
            Recovery Implementation Program for the Endangered Fish Species
            in the Upper Colorado River dated September 29, 1987, and
            extended by the Extension of the Cooperative Agreement dated
            December 6, 2001, and the 1992 Cooperative Agreement to
            implement the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program
            dated October 21, 1992, and as they may be amended'' and
            inserting ``for the Recovery Implementation Program for
            Endangered Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin dated
            September 29, 1987, and the 1992 Cooperative Agreement for the
            San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program dated
            October 21, 1992, as the agreements may be amended and
            extended'';
                (2) in paragraph (6)--
                        (A) by inserting ``or threatened'' after
                    ``endangered''; and
                        (B) by striking ``removal or translocation'' and
                    inserting ``control'';
                (3) in paragraph (7), by striking ``long-term'' each place
            it appears;
                (4) in paragraph (8), in the second sentence, by striking
            ``1988 Cooperative Agreement and the 1992 Cooperative
            Agreement'' and inserting ``Recovery Implementation Programs'';
                (5) in paragraph (9)--
                        (A) by striking ``leases and agreements'' and
                    inserting ``acquisitions'';
                        (B) by inserting ``or threatened'' after
                    ``endangered''; and
                        (C) by inserting ``, as approved under the Recovery
                    Implementation Programs'' after ``nonnative fishes'';
                    and
                (6) in paragraph (10), by inserting ``pursuant to the
            Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Species in the
            Upper Colorado River Basin'' after ``Service''.

        (c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization to Fund Recovery
    Programs.--Section 3 of Public Law 106-392 (114 Stat. 1603; 116 Stat.
    3113; 120 Stat. 290; 123 Stat 1310; 126 Stat. 2444; 133 Stat. 809; 136
    Stat. 5572) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(1) There is
                    hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary,
                    $88,000,000 to undertake capital projects to carry out
                    the purposes of this Act. Such funds'' and inserting the
                    following:
                ``(1) Authorization.--
                        ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B),
                    there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary
                    for use by the Bureau of Reclamation to undertake
                    capital projects

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2453]]

                    to carry out the purposes of this Act $50,000,000 for
                    the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2031.
                        ``(B) Annual adjustment.--For each of fiscal years
                    2025 through 2031, the amount authorized to be
                    appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall be annually
                    adjusted to reflect widely available engineering cost
                    indices applicable to relevant construction activities.
                        ``(C) Nonreimbursable funds.--Amounts made available
                    pursuant to subparagraph (A)'';
                        (B) <<NOTE: Expiration date.>> in paragraph (2), by
                    striking ``Program for Endangered Fish Species in the
                    Upper Colorado River Basin shall expire in fiscal year
                    2024'' and inserting ``Programs shall expire in fiscal
                    year 2031''; and
                        (C) by striking paragraph (3);
                (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the
            following:

        ``(b) Non-Federal Contributions to Capital Projects.--The Secretary,
    acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, may accept contributed funds,
    interests in land and water, or other contributions from the Upper
    Division States, political subdivisions of the Upper Division States, or
    individuals, entities, or organizations within the Upper Division
    States, pursuant to agreements that provide for the contributions to be
    used for capital projects costs.'';
                (3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as
            subsections (c) through (i), respectively;
                (4) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``$10,000,000
                    for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and
                    inserting ``$92,040,000 for the period of fiscal years
                    2024 through 2031'';
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in the first sentence, by striking
                          ``$4,000,000 per year'' and inserting
                          ``$61,100,000 for the period of fiscal years 2024
                          through 2031'';
                              (ii) in the second sentence--
                                        (I) by inserting ``Basin'' after
                                    ``San Juan River''; and
                                        (II) by striking ``$2,000,000 per
                                    year'' and inserting ``$30,940,000 for
                                    the period of fiscal years 2024 through
                                    2031''; and
                              (iii) in the third sentence, by striking ``in
                          fiscal years commencing after the enactment of
                          this Act'' and inserting ``for fiscal year 2024
                          and each fiscal year thereafter''; and
                        (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the
                    following:
                ``(3) Federal contributions to annual base funding.--
                        ``(A) In general.--For each of fiscal years 2024
                    through 2031, the Secretary, acting through the Bureau
                    of Reclamation, may accept funds from other Federal
                    agencies, including power revenues collected pursuant to
                    the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the
                    ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620
                    et seq.).
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Availability of
                    funds.--Funds made available under subparagraph (A)
                    shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, as
                    determined by the contributing agency in consultation
                    with the Secretary.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2454]]

                        ``(C) Treatment of funds.--Funds made available
                    under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as
                    nonreimbursable Federal expenditures.
                        ``(D) Treatment of power revenues.--Not more than
                    $499,000 in power revenues over the period of fiscal
                    years 2024 through 2031 shall be accepted under
                    subparagraph (A) and treated as having been repaid and
                    returned to the general fund of the Treasury.
                ``(4) Non-federal contributions to annual base funding.--The
            Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, may accept
            contributed funds from the Upper Division States, political
            subdivisions of the Upper Division States, or individuals,
            entities, or organizations within the Upper Division States,
            pursuant to agreements that provide for the contributions to be
            used for annual base funding.
                ``(5) Replacement power.--Contributions of funds made
            pursuant to this subsection shall not include the cost of
            replacement power purchased to offset modifications to the
            operation of the Colorado River Storage Project to benefit
            threatened or endangered fish species under the Recovery
            Implementation Programs.'';
                (5) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), in the first
            sentence, by inserting ``or threatened'' after ``endangered'';
                (6) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking
            ``unless the time period for the respective Cooperative
            Agreement is extended to conform with this Act'' and inserting
            ``, as amended or extended'';
                (7) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated), in the first
            sentence, by striking ``Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish
            Recovery Program or the San Juan River Basin Recovery
            Implementation Program'' and inserting ``Recovery Implementation
            Programs''; and
                (8) in subsection (i)(1) (as so redesignated)--
                        (A) by striking ``2022'' each place it appears and
                    inserting ``2030'';
                        (B) by striking ``2024'' each place it appears and
                    inserting ``2031''; and
                        (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(III), by striking
                    ``contributions by the States, power customers, Tribes,
                    water users, and environmental organizations'' and
                    inserting ``non-Federal contributions''.

    TITLE LIV-- <<NOTE: Spectrum and Secure Technology and Innovation Act of
    2024.>> TELECOMMUNICATIONS-RELATED MATTERS

    Sec. 5401. Short title.
    Sec. 5402. Definitions.
    Sec. 5403. FCC auction of certain licenses.
    Sec. 5404. Spectrum auction trust fund.
    Sec. 5405. Increase in limitation on expenditure under secure and
               trusted communications networks reimbursement program.

    SEC. 5401. <<NOTE: 47 USC 609 note.>> SHORT TITLE.

        This title may be cited as the ``Spectrum and Secure Technology and
    Innovation Act of 2024''.
    SEC. 5402. <<NOTE: 47 USC 309 note.>> DEFINITIONS.

        In this title:

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2455]]

                (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal
            Communications Commission.
                (2) Covered auction.--The term ``covered auction'' means a
            system of competitive bidding conducted under section 5403.
    SEC. 5403. FCC AUCTION OF CERTAIN LICENSES.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> FCC Auction of Certain Licenses.--Not later
    than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission
    shall initiate systems of competitive bidding under section 309(j) of
    the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) to grant licenses for
    spectrum in the inventory of the Commission as of the date of enactment
    of this Act in the bands of frequencies referred to by the Commission as
    the ``AWS-3 bands'', consistent with existing regulations to protect
    Federal Government operations.

        (b) Completion of Auctions.--The Commission shall complete the
    systems of competitive bidding described in subsection (a), including
    receiving payments, processing applications, and granting licenses,
    without regard to whether the authority of the Commission under
    paragraph (11) of section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47
    U.S.C. 309(j)) has expired.
    SEC. 5404. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> SPECTRUM AUCTION TRUST FUND.

        (a) Establishment.--
                (1) In general.--There is established in the Treasury of the
            United States a fund to be known as the ``Spectrum Auction Trust
            Fund'' (referred to in this section as the ``Fund'') for the
            purposes described in subsection (b).
                (2) Amounts available until expended.--Amounts deposited in
            the Fund shall remain available until expended.

        (b) Deposit of Proceeds.--
                (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
            except section 309(j)(8)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934
            (47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(B)), the proceeds (including deposits and
            upfront payments from successful bidders) from any covered
            auction shall be deposited or available in accordance with this
            subsection.
                (2) <<NOTE: Transfers.>> Treasury reimbursement.--
            Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an aggregate total
            amount of $3,300,000,000 of the proceeds of covered auctions
            shall be deposited in the Fund as follows:
                        (A) 50 percent of those amounts, but not more than
                    $3,080,000,000 cumulatively, shall be transferred to the
                    general fund of the Treasury to reimburse the amount
                    borrowed under subsection (c)(1).
                        (B) 50 percent of those amounts, but not more than
                    $220,000,000 cumulatively, shall be transferred to the
                    general fund of the Treasury to reimburse the amount
                    borrowed under subsection (d)(1).
                (3) Distribution.--If the maximum amount permitted under any
            subparagraph of paragraph (2) is reached, whether through
            covered auction proceeds or appropriations to the program
            specified in that subparagraph, any remaining proceeds from the
            amount of proceeds of covered auctions described in that
            paragraph shall be deposited pro rata based on the original
            distribution to all subparagraphs of paragraph (2) for which the
            maximum amount permitted has not been met.
                (4) Extra amounts.--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2456]]

                        (A) In general.--After the amounts required to be
                    made available by paragraphs (2) and (3) are so made
                    available, any remaining amounts up to $280,000,000
                    shall be made available to the Secretary of Commerce to
                    carry out section 28 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology
                    Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722a).
                        (B) Limitation.--The Secretary of Commerce may not
                    use any funds made available under subparagraph (A) in a
                    manner that may result in outlays on or after December
                    31, 2033.
                        (C) Deficit reduction.--After the amounts required
                    to be made available by subparagraph (A) are so made
                    available, any remaining amounts shall be deposited in
                    the general fund of the Treasury, where such amounts
                    shall be dedicated for the sole purpose of deficit
                    reduction.

        (c) FCC Borrowing Authority.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to the limitation under paragraph
            (2), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this
            Act, the Commission may borrow from the Treasury of the United
            States an amount not to exceed $3,080,000,000 to carry out the
            Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47
            U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
                (2) Limitation.--The Commission may not use any funds
            borrowed under this subsection in a manner that may result in
            outlays on or after December 31, 2033.

        (d) Department of Commerce Borrowing Authority.--
                (1) In general.--Subject to the limitation under paragraph
            (2), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this
            Act, the Secretary of Commerce may borrow from the Treasury of
            the United States an amount not to exceed $220,000,000 to carry
            out section 28 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act
            of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722a).
                (2) Limitation.--The Secretary of Commerce may not use any
            funds borrowed under this subsection in a manner that may result
            in outlays on or after December 31, 2033.

        (e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 2
    years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter
    until funds are fully expended, the head of an agency that receives
    funds under subsection (b)(4)(A), (c)(1), or (d)(1) shall submit to the
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
    Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a
    report on the uses of the amounts received by that agency head under the
    applicable subsection.
    SEC. 5405. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURE UNDER SECURE AND
                              TRUSTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
                              REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.

        Section 4(k) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act
    of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1603(k)) is amended by striking ``$1,900,000,000''
    and inserting ``$4,980,000,000''.

               TITLE LV--TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

    Sec. 5501. GAO study and report on intentional disruption of the
               national airspace system.
    Sec. 5502. Frank A. Lobiondo National Aerospace Safety and Security
               Campus.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2457]]

    SEC. 5501. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON INTENTIONAL DISRUPTION OF THE
                              NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM.

        (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
    conduct a study on the vulnerability of the national airspace system to
    potential disruptive operations by any person, party, or entity (in this
    section referred to as ``adversaries'') exploiting the electromagnetic
    spectrum and security vulnerabilities in the Aircraft Communications,
    Reporting and Addressing System and Controller Pilot Data Link
    Communications. <<NOTE: Analysis.>> Such study shall include an analysis
    of--
                (1) the extent to which adversaries can engage in denial of
            service attacks and electromagnetic spectrum interference
            against--
                        (A) the national airspace system; and
                        (B) high-traffic international routes of economic
                    and strategic importance to the United States;
                (2) the Federal Government's efforts, to date, to prevent
            and prepare for such denial of service attacks and spectrum
            disruptions;
                (3) the feasibility of mitigating the vulnerabilities
            through cybersecurity and other upgrades to the Aircraft
            Communications, Reporting and Addressing System and Controller
            Pilot Data Link Communications;
                (4) whether the Federal Aviation Administration is requiring
            sufficient cybersecurity and electromagnetic spectrum defenses
            to address denial of service attacks and other risks in new
            technologies it mandates be used on aircraft; and
                (5) any other item determined appropriate by the Comptroller
            General.

        (b) Report.--
                (1) To congress.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> In general.--Not
                    later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this
                    Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the
                    Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Commerce,
                    Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on
                    Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
                    Services, the Committee on Transportation and
                    Infrastructure, and the Permanent Select Committee on
                    Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report
                    containing the results of the study conducted under
                    subsection (a) together with recommendations for such
                    legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller
                    General determines appropriate.
                        (B) Unclassified form.--In preparing the report
                    under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General shall
                    ensure that any classified information is only in an
                    addendum to the report and not in the main body of the
                    report.
                (2) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public availability.--The
            Comptroller General shall post the report submitted under
            paragraph (1) on the public internet website of the Government
            Accountability Office at the time of such submission but shall
            not include any classified addendum included with such report.

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    SEC. 5502. <<NOTE: New Jersey.>> FRANK A. LOBIONDO NATIONAL
                              AEROSPACE SAFETY AND SECURITY CAMPUS.

        (a) In General.--The campus and grounds of the Federal Aviation
    Administration Technical Center located at the Atlantic City
    International Airport in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, shall be known
    and designated as the ``Frank A. LoBiondo National Aerospace Safety and
    Security Campus''.
        (b) Reference.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
    paper, or other record of the United States to the campus and grounds at
    the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center referred to in
    subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Frank A.
    LoBiondo National Aerospace Safety and Security Campus''.

                  TITLE LVI--HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED MATTERS

                 Subtitle A--Securing Adjacent Federal Property

    Sec. 5601. Short title.
    Sec. 5602. Definitions.
    Sec. 5603. Government-wide study.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    Sec. 5611. Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission
               Center.
    Sec. 5612. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security
               Information Network.

          Subtitle A-- <<NOTE: Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of
    2023.>> Securing Adjacent Federal Property
    SEC. 5601. SHORT TITLE.

        This subtitle may be cited as the ``Secure Adjacent Federal Property
    Act of 2023''.
    SEC. 5602. DEFINITIONS.

        In this subtitle:
                (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
            Administrator of General Services.
                (2) Beneficial owner.--
                        (A) In general.--The term ``beneficial owner'', with
                    respect to a covered entity, means each natural person
                    who, directly or indirectly, through any contract,
                    arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise--
                              (i) exercises substantial control over the
                          covered entity; or
                              (ii) owns or controls not less than 25 percent
                          of the ownership interests of, or receives
                          substantial economic benefits from the assets of,
                          the covered entity.
                        (B) Exclusions.--The term ``beneficial owner'', with
                    respect to a covered entity, does not include--
                              (i) a minor;
                              (ii) a person acting as a nominee,
                          intermediary, custodian, or agent on behalf of
                          another person;
                              (iii) a person acting solely as an employee of
                          the covered entity and whose control over or
                          economic

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                          benefits from the covered entity derives solely
                          from the employment status of the person;
                              (iv) a person whose only interest in the
                          covered entity is through a right of inheritance,
                          unless the person also meets the requirements of
                          subparagraph (A); or
                              (v) a creditor of the covered entity, unless
                          the creditor also meets the requirements of
                          subparagraph (A).
                        (C) Anti-abuse rule.--The exclusions under
                    subparagraph (B) shall not apply if, in the
                    determination of the Administrator, an exclusion is used
                    for the purpose of evading, circumventing, or abusing
                    the requirements of this subtitle.
                (3) Control.--The term ``control'', with respect to a
            covered entity, means--
                        (A) having the authority or ability to determine how
                    the covered entity is utilized; or
                        (B) having some decisionmaking power for the use of
                    the covered entity.
                (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means--
                        (A) a person, corporation, company, business
                    association, partnership, society, trust, or any other
                    nongovernmental entity, organization, or group; or
                        (B) any governmental entity or instrumentality of a
                    government.
                (5) Executive agency.--The term ``Executive agency'' has the
            meaning given the term in section 105 of title 5, United States
            Code.
                (6) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' means--
                        (A) an Executive agency; and
                        (B) any establishment in the legislative or judicial
                    branch of the Federal Government.
                (7) Federal lessee.--
                        (A) In general.--The term ``Federal lessee'' means--
                              (i) the Administrator;
                              (ii) the Architect of the Capitol; and
                              (iii) the head of any other Federal agency
                          that has independent statutory leasing authority.
                        (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Federal lessee'' does
                    not include--
                              (i) the head of an element of the intelligence
                          community; or
                              (ii) the Secretary of Defense.
                (8) Federal tenant.--
                        (A) In general.--The term ``Federal tenant'' means a
                    Federal agency that is occupying or will occupy a high-
                    security leased space for which a lease agreement has
                    been secured on behalf of the Federal agency.
                        (B) Exclusion.--The term ``Federal tenant'' does not
                    include an element of the intelligence community.
                (9) Foreign entity.--The term ``foreign entity'' means--
                        (A) a corporation, company, business association,
                    partnership, society, trust, or any other
                    nongovernmental entity, organization, or group that is
                    headquartered in or organized under the laws of--
                              (i) a country that is not the United States;
                          or

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                              (ii) a State, unit of local government, or
                          Indian Tribe that is not located within or a
                          territory of the United States; or
                        (B) a government or governmental instrumentality
                    that is not--
                              (i) the United States Government; or
                              (ii) a State, unit of local government, or
                          Indian Tribe that is located within or a territory
                          of the United States.
                (10) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an
            individual who is not a United States person.
                (11) High-security leased adjacent space.--The term ``high-
            security leased adjacent space'' means a building or office
            space that shares a boundary with or surrounds a high-security
            leased space.
                (12) High-security leased space.--The term ``high-security
            leased space'' means a space leased by a Federal lessee that--
                        (A) will be occupied by Federal employees for
                    nonmilitary activities; and
                        (B) has a facility security level of III, IV, or V,
                    as determined by the Federal tenant in consultation with
                    the Interagency Security Committee, the Secretary of
                    Homeland Security, and the Administrator.
                (13) Highest-level owner.--The term ``highest-level owner''
            means an entity that owns or controls--
                        (A) an immediate owner of the offeror of a lease for
                    a high-security leased adjacent space; or
                        (B) 1 or more entities that control an immediate
                    owner of the offeror of a lease described in
                    subparagraph (A).
                (14) Immediate owner.--The term ``immediate owner'' means an
            entity, other than the offeror of a lease for a high-security
            leased adjacent space, that has direct control of that offeror,
            including--
                        (A) ownership or interlocking management;
                        (B) identity of interests among family members;
                        (C) shared facilities and equipment; and
                        (D) the common use of employees.
                (15) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence
            community'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the
            National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
                (16) Substantial economic benefits.--The term ``substantial
            economic benefits'', with respect to a natural person described
            in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), means having an entitlement to the
            funds or assets of a covered entity that, as a practical matter,
            enables the person, directly or indirectly, to control, manage,
            or direct the covered entity.
                (17) United states person.--The term ``United States
            person'' means an individual who--
                        (A) is a citizen of the United States; or
                        (B) is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
                    residence in the United States.
    SEC. 5603. <<NOTE: Security assessment. Processes.>> GOVERNMENT-
                              WIDE STUDY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Determination. Examination.>> Coordination Study.--The
    Administrator, in coordination with the Director of the Federal
    Protective Service, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of
    the Office of Management

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    and Budget, and any other relevant entities, as determined by the
    Administrator, shall carry out a Government-wide study examining options
    to assist agencies (as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States
    Code) to produce a security assessment process for high-security leased
    adjacent space before entering into a lease or novation agreement with a
    covered entity for the purposes of accommodating a Federal tenant
    located in a high-security leased space.

        (b) Contents.--The study required under subsection (a)--
                (1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> shall evaluate how to produce a
            security assessment process that includes a process for
            assessing the threat level of each occupancy of a high-security
            leased adjacent space, including through--
                        (A) site-visits;
                        (B) interviews; and
                        (C) any other relevant activities determined
                    necessary by the Director of the Federal Protective
                    Service; and
                (2) may include a process for collecting and using
            information on each immediate owner, highest-level owner, or
            beneficial owner of a covered entity that seeks to enter into a
            lease with a Federal lessee for a high-security leased adjacent
            space, including--
                        (A) name;
                        (B) current residential or business street address;
                    and
                        (C) an identifying number or document that verifies
                    identity as a United States person, a foreign person, or
                    a foreign entity.

        (c) Working Group.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline. Establishment.>> In
            general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
            this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the Director
            of Federal Protective Service, the Secretary of Homeland
            Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,
            and any other relevant entities, as determined by the
            Administrator, shall establish a working group to assist in the
            carrying out of the study required under subsection (a).
                (2) No compensation.--A member of the working group
            established under paragraph (1) shall receive no compensation as
            a result of serving on the working group.
                (3) Sunset.--The working group established under paragraph
            (1) shall terminate on the date on which the report required
            under subsection (f) is submitted.

        (d) Protection of Information.--The Administrator shall ensure that
    any information collected pursuant to the study required under
    subsection (a) shall not be made available to the public.
        (e) Limitation.--Nothing in this section requires an entity located
    in the United States to provide information requested pursuant to the
    study required under subsection (a).
        (f) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Report.--Not later than 2 years after
    the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination
    with the Director of Federal Protective Service, the Secretary of
    Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,
    and any other relevant entities, as determined by the Administrator,
    shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
    Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
    Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing--

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                (1) the results of the study required under subsection (a);
            and
                (2) how all applicable privacy laws and rights relating to
            the First and Fourth Amendments to the Constitution of the
            United States would be upheld and followed in--
                        (A) the security assessment process described in
                    paragraph (1) of subsection (b); and
                        (B) the information collection process described in
                    paragraph (2) of that subsection.

        (g) Limitation.--Nothing in this section authorizes a Federal entity
    to mandate information gathering unless specifically authorized by law.
        (h) Prohibition.--No information collected pursuant the security
    assessment process described in subsection (b)(1) may be used for law
    enforcement purposes.
        (i) No Additional Funding.--No additional funds are authorized to be
    appropriated to carry out this section.

                            Subtitle B--Other Matters

    SEC. 5611. <<NOTE: 6 USC note prec. 201.>> DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                              SECURITY NORTHERN BORDER MISSION CENTER.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish the
    Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center.

        (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to serve as the
    Department's forward deployed centralized operations support center for
    domain awareness, information sharing, intelligence, training, and
    stakeholder engagement with Federal, State, tribal, local, and
    international government partners along the northern border of the
    United States.
        (c) Location.--The Center shall be placed along the northern border
    at a location that is collocated with an existing U.S. Border Patrol
    sector headquarters, an Air and Marine Operations branch, and a United
    States Coast Guard air station, and other existing Department
    activities.
        (d) Components.--
                (1) In general.--The Center shall collocate personnel and
            activities of--
                        (A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
                        (B) the United States Coast Guard;
                        (C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's
                    Homeland Security Investigations; and
                        (D) other components and offices of the Department
                    that the Secretary determines to be necessary, including
                    to support the training, technology testing, and
                    development described in subsection (e).
                (2) Additional personnel.--Additional Federal, State,
            tribal, local, and international government partners may be
            collocated as the Secretary determines to be necessary and
            appropriate to support the operations described in this section.

        (e) Functions.--
                (1) In general.--The Center shall perform the functions
            described in this subsection in addition to any other functions
            assigned by the Secretary. In carrying out these functions,

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            the Center shall support the Department's northern border
            security operations.
                (2) Northern border strategy.--The Center, in collaboration
            with relevant offices and components of the Department, shall--
                        (A) serve as a coordination mechanism for
                    operational components for the implementation of the
                    Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Strategy
                    and any successor strategy and support appropriate
                    offices of the Department in the evaluation and updating
                    of the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border
                    Strategy and any successor strategy; and
                        (B) support the development of best practices and
                    policies for personnel at the northern border to support
                    such implementation.
                (3) Training.--The Center shall serve as a training location
            to support the delivery of training or exercises for Department
            personnel and Federal, State, tribal, local, and international
            government partners.
                (4) Resource and technological needs and challenges.--The
            Center, in collaboration with relevant offices and components of
            the Department, shall--
                        (A) identify resource and technological needs or
                    challenges affecting security along the northern border;
                    and
                        (B) serve as a testing ground and demonstration
                    location for the testing of border security technology,
                    including determining such technology's suitability and
                    performance in the northern border and maritime
                    environments.
                (5) Air and marine operations.--
                        (A) Quick reaction capabilities.--In support of the
                    Center, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and
                    Marine Operations shall establish and maintain
                    capability that is collocated with the Center and
                    available for quick deployment in support of the
                    northern border missions, U.S. Customs and Border
                    Protection, and the Department, including missions in
                    the Great Lakes region.
                        (B) Northern border domain awareness.--In order to
                    coordinate with the Center and support its operations,
                    the Air and Marine Operations Center shall collocate
                    personnel and resources with the Center to enhance the
                    Department's capabilities to--
                              (i) support air and maritime domain awareness
                          and information sharing efforts along the northern
                          border;
                              (ii) provide dedicated monitoring of northern
                          border systems; and
                              (iii) lead, in coordination with other U.S.
                          Customs and Border Protection components, Federal,
                          State, tribal, local, and international
                          governments, and private sector partners, the
                          Center's efforts to track and monitor legitimate
                          cross-border traffic involving unmanned aircraft
                          and unmanned aircraft systems.
                (6) Counter-unmanned aircraft systems.--
                        (A) In general.--Pursuant to policies established by
                    the Secretary, consistent with section 210G of the
                    Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n), the
                    Center

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                    shall support counter-unmanned aircraft systems
                    operations along the northern border to respond to the
                    increased use of unmanned aircraft systems.
                        (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section
                    may be construed to provide additional authority related
                    to detection, mitigation, research, development, or
                    testing of unmanned aircraft systems or counter-unmanned
                    aircraft systems.
                (7) Privacy and civil rights.--The Center, in collaboration
            with the Chief Privacy Officer and the Office for Civil Rights
            and Civil Liberties of the Department, shall ensure that
            operations and practices of the Center comply with the privacy
            and civil rights policies of the Department and its components,
            and as necessary, ensure there are resources or personnel
            available to support the Center's mission onsite.
                (8) Noncontiguous northern border.--The Center, in
            collaboration with relevant offices and components of the
            Department, shall identify the specific challenges that exist
            along the noncontiguous international land border with Canada
            and the maritime border with Russia, including resource,
            technological challenges, and domain awareness.

        (f) Annual Reporting.--Not later than 180 days after the
    establishment of the Center, and annually thereafter, the Secretary
    shall submit a report, that may include a classified annex or a
    sensitive but unclassified annex, to the Committee on Homeland Security
    and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign
    Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
    Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the
    House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
    of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and
    Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that describes the
    activities of the Center during the most recently concluded fiscal year,
    including--
                (1) personnel levels;
                (2) additional resources that are needed to support the
            operations of the Center and northern border operations of the
            Department; and
                (3) any additional assets or authorities that are needed to
            increase security and domain awareness along the northern
            border.

        (g) <<NOTE: Time period. Reports.>> Temporary Duty Assignments.--The
    Secretary shall submit a quarterly report to the Committee on Homeland
    Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
    Homeland Security of the House of Representatives regarding temporary
    duty assignments of U.S. Border Patrol agents during the reporting
    period, including--
                (1) the number of agents on temporary duty assignment;
                (2) the duration of the temporary duty assignment;
                (3) the sectors from which the agents were assigned; and
                (4) the sectors to which the agents were assigned.

        (h) Report on Large Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations.--
    Not <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a
    report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of
    the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
    the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security

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    of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and
    Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the Department's
    operation of large unmanned aircraft systems. The report shall include
    information on existing large unmanned aircraft systems, as well as
    recommendations on how to enable the operations of large unmanned
    aircraft systems based at the Center established pursuant to subsection
    (a) of this section.

        (i) Rules of Construction.--
                (1) Authority to establish center.--The Center established
            pursuant to subsection (a) shall be established separate and
            distinct from the Secretary's authorities under section 708 of
            the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 348).
                (2) Commandant authority.--Nothing in this section shall be
            construed to affect, impinge, or alter any authority of the
            Commandant of the Coast Guard under title 14 or title 46, United
            States Code, or limit the Commandant's discretion and ability to
            deploy Coast Guard assets and personnel.

        (j) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective beginning on
    October 1, 2027.
        (k) No Additional Funds.--No additional funds are authorized to be
    appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this section.
        (l) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Center.--The term ``Center'' means the Department of
            Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center established
            pursuant to subsection (a).
                (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the
            Department of Homeland Security.
                (3) Northern border.--The term ``northern border'' means--
                        (A) the international border between the United
                    States and Canada; and
                        (B) the maritime border between Alaska and the
                    Russian Federation.
                (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
            of Homeland Security.
    SEC. 5612. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON THE HOMELAND SECURITY
                              INFORMATION NETWORK.

        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
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Select
    Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland
    Security and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
    of Representatives a report that includes the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Examination.>> An examination of how the
            Homeland Security Information Network is used to share
            information with the following:
                        (A) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial
                    law enforcement and governmental partners.
                        (B) Private sector partners and nonprofit partners
                    from across a variety of sectors, communities, and
                    geographic locations.
                (2) A comparison of the use, by such law enforcement
            partners, on both desktops and mobile applications of the
            Homeland Security Information Network to the use of other tools,

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            including JusticeConnect of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
            which facilitate real-time exchanges of intelligence among such
            law enforcement partners.
                (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of the cost,
            effectiveness, and efficacy of the Homeland Security Information
            Network.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of the current
            policies of the Homeland Security Information Network, and the
            efficacy of such policies in protecting the civil rights, civil
            liberties, and privacy of individuals.
                (5) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> An analysis of any other information
            the Comptroller General determines appropriate.

                            TITLE LVII--MISCELLANEOUS

    Sec. 5701. Treatment of payments from the railroad unemployment
               insurance account.
    Sec. 5702. Extension of learning period for certain safety regulations
               relating to space flight participants.
    Sec. 5703. Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal.
    Sec. 5704. Extension of competitive service status authority for
               employees of a Lead Inspector General for Overseas
               Contingency Operation.
    Sec. 5705. Readmission requirements for servicemembers.

    SEC. 5701. TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT
                              INSURANCE ACCOUNT.

        (a) Amendments.--Section 235 of the Continued Assistance to Rail
    Workers Act of 2020 (subchapter III of title II of division N of Public
    Law 116-260; 2 U.S.C. 906 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> by striking
                    ``subsection (a)--'' and inserting ``subsection (a)
                    shall take effect 7 days after the date of enactment of
                    the Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020.'';
                    and
                (2) <<NOTE: 2 USC 906 note.>> by striking subsection (c).

        (b) <<NOTE: 2 USC 906 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by
    subsection (a) shall apply as if enacted on the day before the date on
    which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease
    (COVID-19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under
    the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) terminates.

        (c) Offset From Technology Modernization Fund.--Of the unobligated
    balances of the amount made available under section 4011 of the American
    Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (135 Stat. 80), $13,000,000 are rescinded.
    SEC. 5702. EXTENSION OF LEARNING PERIOD FOR CERTAIN SAFETY
                              REGULATIONS RELATING TO SPACE FLIGHT
                              PARTICIPANTS.

        Title 51, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in section 50905(c)(9), by striking ``January 1, 2025''
            and inserting ``January 1, 2028'';
                (2) in section 50914--
                        (A) in subsection (a)(5), by striking ``September
                    30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''; and
                        (B) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by striking ``September
                    30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''; and
                (3) in section 50915--

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                        (A) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by striking ``September
                    30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''; and
                        (B) in subsection (f), in the first sentence, by
                    striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
                    ``September 30, 2028''.
    SEC. 5703. <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> HELLO GIRLS CONGRESSIONAL
                              GOLD MEDAL.

        (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
                (1) On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war against
            Germany. As a historically neutral nation, the United States was
            unprepared to fight a technologically modern conflict overseas.
            The United States called upon American Telephone and Telegraph
            (referred to in this section as ``AT&T'') to provide equipment
            and trained personnel for the Army Signal Corps in France. AT&T
            executives in Army uniform served at home under the provisions
            of the Act entitled ``An Act for making further and more
            effectual provision for the national defense, and for other
            purposes.'', approved June 3, 1916 (referred to in this section
            as the ``National Defense Act of 1916''), which allowed for the
            induction of individuals with specialized skills into a reserve
            force.
                (2) When General John Pershing sailed for Europe in May of
            1917, as head of the American Expeditionary Forces (referred to
            in this section as the ``AEF''), he took telephone operating
            equipment with him in recognition of the inadequacy of European
            circuitry and with the understanding that telephones would play
            a key role in battlefield communications for the first time in
            the history of war.
                (3) From May to November of 1917, the AEF struggled to
            develop the telephone service necessary for the Army to function
            under battlefield conditions. Monolingual infantrymen from the
            United States were unable to connect calls rapidly or
            communicate effectively with their French counterparts to put
            calls through over toll lines that linked one region of the
            country with another. The Army found that the average male
            operator required 60 seconds to make a connection. That rate was
            unacceptably slow, especially for operational calls between
            command outposts and the front lines.
                (4) During this time, in the United States, telephone
            operating was largely sex-segregated. Hired for their speed in
            connecting calls, women filled 85 percent of the telephone
            operating positions in the United States. It took the average
            female operator 10 seconds to make a connection.
                (5) On November 8, 1917, General Pershing cabled the War
            Department and wrote, ``On account of the great difficulty of
            obtaining properly qualified men, request organization and
            dispatch to France a force of women telephone operators all
            speaking French and English equally well.''. To begin, General
            Pershing requested 100 women under the command of a commissioned
            captain, writing that ``All should have allowances of Army
            nurses and should be uniformed.''.
                (6) The War Department sent press releases to newspapers
            across the United States to recruit women willing to serve for
            the duration of the war and face the hazards of submarine
            warfare and aerial bombardment. These articles emphasized that
            patriotic women would be ``full-fledged soldier[s] under the
            articles of war'' and would ``do as much to help win the

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            war as the men in khaki who go `over the top.' ''. All women
            selected would take the Army oath.
                (7) More than 7,600 women volunteered for the 100 positions
            described in paragraph (5) and the first recruits took the Army
            oath on January 15, 1918.
                (8) Like nurses and doctors at the time, female Signal Corps
            members had relative rather than traditional ranks and were
            ranked as Operator, Supervisor, or Chief Operator. When
            promoted, the women were required to swear the Army oath again.
                (9) Telephone operators were the first women to serve as
            soldiers in non-medical classifications and the job of the
            operators was to help win the war, not to mitigate the harms of
            the war. In popular parlance, they were known as the ``Hello
            Girls''.
                (10) Signal Corps Operators wore Army uniforms and Army
            insignia always, as well as standard-issue identity disks in
            case of death, and were subject to court martial for infractions
            of the military code.
                (11) Unbeknownst to the women operators and their immediate
            officers, the legal counsel of the Army ruled internally on
            March 20, 1918, that the women were not actually soldiers but
            contract employees, even though the women had not seen or signed
            any contracts. Military code allowed only for the induction of
            men and the code remained unchanged despite the orders of
            General Pershing. Nevertheless, legal counsel also recognized
            that the National Defense Act of 1916, which allowed for the
            induction of members of the telephone industry of the United
            States into the Armed Forces, imposed no gender restrictions.
                (12) Four days later, on March 24, 1918, the first
            contingent of operators began their official duties in France.
            The operators arrived before most infantrymen of the Armed
            Forces in order to facilitate logistics and deployment and spent
            their first night in Paris under German bombardment.
                (13) After the arrival of the operators, telephone service
            in France improved immediately, as calls tripled from 13,000 to
            36,000 per day.
                (14) The Army quickly recruited, trained, and deployed 5
            additional contingents of female Signal Corps operators. With
            these personnel, calls increased to 150,000 per day.
                (15) In addition to standard telephone operating, bilingual
            Signal Corps members provided simultaneous translation between
            officers from France and officers from the United States, who
            were communicating by telephone.
                (16) The AEF fought their first major battles in the last 2
            months of the war. By that point, the Signal Corps considered
            the contributions of women to be so essential that, in telephone
            exchanges closest to the front line, the Army exclusively used
            women, in rotating 12-hour shifts. In the rear, the Army
            established rotating 8-hour shifts and gave male soldiers the
            overnight shift when telephone traffic was slower.
                (17) Seven bilingual operators--
                        (A) served at the Battles of St. Mihiel and Meuse-
                    Argonne under the immediate command of General Pershing;

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                        (B) staffed the Operations Boards through which
                    orders to advance, fire, and retreat were delivered to
                    soldiers in the trenches, to artillery units on alert,
                    and to pilots awaiting orders at French airfields; and
                        (C) were awarded a ``Defensive Sector Clasp'' for
                    the Meuse-Argonne operation.
                (18) The Chief Operator supervising the Hello Girls, Grace
            Banker of Passaic, New Jersey, was awarded the Distinguished
            Service Medal. Out of 16,000 eligible Signal Corps officers,
            Banker was one of only 18 individuals so honored.
                (19) Thirty additional operators received special
            commendations, many signed by General Pershing himself, for
            ``exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous services'' in
            ``Advance Sections'' of the conflict.
                (20) The war ended on November 11, 1918. As of that date,
            223 female operators served in France and had connected
            26,000,000 calls for the AEF.
                (21) The Chief Signal Officer of the Army Signal Corps wrote
            in his official report 2 days after the date on which the war
            ended that ``a large part of the success of the communications
            of this Army is due to . . . a competent staff of women
            operators.''.
                (22) After the war ended, some women were ordered to Coblenz
            in Germany for the occupation of that country and to Paris for
            the Paris Peace Treaty of 1919 to continue telephone operations,
            sometimes in direct support of President Woodrow Wilson.
                (23) Two operators, Corah Bartlett and Inez Crittenden, died
            in France in the service of the United States and were buried
            there in military cemeteries with military ceremonies. Those
            operators died of the same influenza pandemic that killed more
            soldiers of the Armed Forces than combat operations.
                (24) Women of the Army Signal Corps were ineligible for
            discharge until formal release. Because of their role in
            logistics, those women were among the last soldiers to come home
            to the United States. The last Signal Corps operators returned
            from France in January of 1920.
                (25) Upon arrival in the United States, the Army informed
            female veterans that they had performed as civilians, not
            soldiers, even though operators had served in Army uniform in a
            theater of war surrounded by men who were similarly engaged.
                (26) Despite the objections of General George Squier, the
            top-ranking officer in the Signal Corps, the Army denied Signal
            Corps women the veterans' benefits granted to male soldiers and
            female nurses, such as--
                        (A) hospitalization for disabilities incurred in the
                    line of duty;
                        (B) cash bonuses;
                        (C) soldiers' pensions;
                        (D) flags on their coffins; and
                        (E) the Victory Medals promised them in France.
                (27) For the next 60 years, female veterans, led by Merle
            Egan from Montana, petitioned Congress more than 50 times for
            their recognition. In 1977, under the sponsorship of Senator
            Barry Goldwater, Congress passed legislation to retroactively

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            acknowledge the military service of the Women's Airforce Service
            Pilots (referred to in this section as ``WASPs'') of World War
            II and ``the service of any person in any other similarly
            situated group the members of which rendered service to the
            Armed Forces of the United States in a capacity considered
            civilian employment or contractual service at the time such
            service was rendered''.
                (28) On November 23, 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed the
            legislation described in paragraph (27) into law as the GI Bill
            Improvement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-202; 91 Stat. 1433).
                (29) The Signal Corps telephone operators applied for, and
            were granted, status as veterans in 1979.
                (30) Only 33 of the operators who had returned home after
            the war were still alive to receive their Victory Medals and
            official discharge papers, which were finally awarded in 1979.
                (31) One of the women, Olive Shaw from Massachusetts,
            returned to the United States after the war, where she worked on
            the professional staff of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers.
            Shaw lived to receive her honorable discharge and was the first
            burial when the Massachusetts National Cemetery opened on
            October 11, 1980. Shaw's uniform is on display at the National
            World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
                (32) Upon receipt of her honorable discharge at a ceremony
            in her home in Marine City, Michigan, ``Hello Girl'' Oleda Joure
            Christides raised the paper to her lips and kissed it. The only
            thing Christides ever wanted from the Federal Government was a
            flag on her coffin.
                (33) On July 1, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law
            Public Law 111-40 (123 Stat. 1958), which awarded the WASPs the
            Congressional Gold Medal for their service to the United States.
                (34) For their role as pioneers who paved the way for all
            women in uniform, and for service that was essential to victory
            in World War I, the ``Hello Girls'' merit similar recognition.

        (b) Congressional Gold Medal.--
                (1) Award authorized.--The Speaker of the House of
            Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate
            shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of
            Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in honor
            of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps
            (commonly known as the ``Hello Girls''), in recognition of those
            operators'--
                        (A) pioneering military service;
                        (B) devotion to duty; and
                        (C) 60-year struggle for--
                              (i) recognition as soldiers; and
                              (ii) veterans' benefits.
                (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and striking.--For the
            purposes of the award described in paragraph (1), the Secretary
            of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'')
            shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and
            inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
                (3) Smithsonian institution.--

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                        (A) In general.--After the award of the gold medal
                    under paragraph (1), the medal shall be given to the
                    Smithsonian Institution, where the medal shall be
                    available for display, as appropriate, and made
                    available for research.
                        (B) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress
                    that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold
                    medal received under subparagraph (A) available
                    elsewhere, particularly at--
                              (i) appropriate locations associated with--
                                        (I) the Army Signal Corps;
                                        (II) the Women in Military Service
                                    for America Memorial;
                                        (III) the U.S. Army Women's Museum;
                                    and
                                        (IV) the National World War I Museum
                                    and Memorial; and
                              (ii) any other location determined appropriate
                          by the Smithsonian Institution.

        (c) Duplicate Medals.--Under such regulations as the Secretary may
    prescribe, the Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the
    gold medal struck under subsection (b) at a price sufficient to cover
    the costs of the medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of
    machinery, and overhead expenses.
        (d) National Medals.--
                (1) National medals.--Medals struck under this section are
            national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United
            States Code.
                (2) Numismatic items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title
            31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall
            be considered to be numismatic items.

        (e) Authority to Use Fund Amounts; Proceeds of Sale.--
                (1) Authority to use fund amounts.--There is authorized to
            be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
            such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the
            medals struck under this Act.
                (2) Proceeds of sale.--Amounts received from the sale of
            duplicate bronze medals authorized under subsection (c) shall be
            deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
    SEC. 5704. EXTENSION OF COMPETITIVE SERVICE STATUS AUTHORITY FOR
                              EMPLOYEES OF A LEAD INSPECTOR GENERAL
                              FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATION.

        Subparagraph (B) of section 419(d)(5) of title 5, United States
    Code, is amended by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``10 years''.
    SEC. 5705. READMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS.

        Subsection (a) of section 484C of the Higher Education Act of 1965
    (20 U.S.C. 1091c(a)) is amended to read as follows:
        ``(a) Definition of Service in the Uniformed Services.--In this
    section, the term `service in the uniformed services' means service
    (whether voluntary or involuntary) on active duty in the Armed Forces,
    including such service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve.''.

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      DIVISION F-- <<NOTE: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2025.>> INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
    SEC. 6001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

        (a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the ``Intelligence
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''.
        (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this division is
    as follows:

    Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 6002. Definitions.
    Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement.

                       TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

    Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations.
    Sec. 6102. Classified Schedule of Authorizations.
    Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account.
    Sec. 6104. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
               law.
    Sec. 6105. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.

    TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM

    Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.

                   TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS

                  Subtitle A--Intelligence Community Generally

    Sec. 6301. Improvements relating to conflicts of interest in the
               Intelligence Innovation Board.
    Sec. 6302. National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment
               and National Counterintelligence Strategy.
    Sec. 6303. Prohibition on availability of funds for certain activities
               of the Overt Human Intelligence and Open Source Intelligence
               Collection Programs of the Office of Intelligence and
               Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.
    Sec. 6304. Improvements to advisory board of National Reconnaissance
               Office.
    Sec. 6305. National Intelligence University acceptance of grants.
    Sec. 6306. Expenditure of funds for certain intelligence and
               counterintelligence activities of the Coast Guard.
    Sec. 6307. Codification of the National Intelligence Management Council.
    Sec. 6308. Responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National
               Intelligence.
    Sec. 6309. Formalized counterintelligence training for Department of
               Energy personnel.

           Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Central Intelligence Agency

    Sec. 6311. Requirements for the Special Victim Investigator.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    Sec. 6321. Extension of requirement for annual report on strikes
               undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets
               outside areas of active hostilities.
    Sec. 6322. Budget transparency for open-source intelligence activities.
    Sec. 6323. Report on the mission effect of civilian harm.

                     TITLE LXIV--COUNTERING FOREIGN THREATS

                     Subtitle A--People's Republic of China

    Sec. 6401. Assessment of current status of biotechnology of People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 6402. Report on the economic outlook of China.
    Sec. 6403. Intelligence sharing with law enforcement agencies on
               synthetic opioid precursor chemicals originating in People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 6404. Report on efforts of the People's Republic of China to evade
               United States transparency and national security regulations.
    Sec. 6405. Assessment on recruitment of Mandarin speakers.

                       Subtitle B--The Russian Federation

    Sec. 6411. Report on Russian Federation sponsorship of acts of
               international terrorism.

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    Sec. 6412. Assessment of likely course of war in Ukraine.
    Sec. 6413. Ukraine lessons learned working group.

                       Subtitle C--International Terrorism

    Sec. 6421. Assessment and report on the threat of ISIS-Khorasan to the
               United States.

                        Subtitle D--Other Foreign Threats

    Sec. 6431. Assessment of visa-free travel to and within Western
               Hemisphere by nationals of countries of concern.
    Sec. 6432. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence review of
               visitors and assignees.
    Sec. 6433. Assessment of the lessons learned by the intelligence
               community with respect to the Israel-Hamas war.
    Sec. 6434. Central Intelligence Agency intelligence assessment on Tren
               de Aragua.
    Sec. 6435. Assessment of Maduro regime's economic and security
               relationships with state sponsors of terrorism and foreign
               terrorist organizations.
    Sec. 6436. Continued congressional oversight of Iranian expenditures
               supporting foreign military and terrorist activities.
    Sec. 6437. Analyses and impact statements regarding proposed investment
               into the United States.

                        TITLE LXV--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

    Sec. 6501. Intelligence strategy to counter foreign adversary efforts to
               utilize biotechnologies in ways that threaten United States
               national security.
    Sec. 6502. Improvements to the roles, missions, and objectives of the
               National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
    Sec. 6503. Enhancing capabilities to detect foreign adversary threats
               relating to biological data.
    Sec. 6504. Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Security Center.
    Sec. 6505. Sense of Congress encouraging intelligence community to
               increase private sector capital partnerships and partnership
               with Federal partners to secure enduring technological
               advantages.
    Sec. 6506. Enhancement of authority for intelligence community public-
               private talent exchanges.
    Sec. 6507. Sense of Congress on hostile foreign cyber actors.
    Sec. 6508. Deeming ransomware threats to critical infrastructure as
               national intelligence priority.
    Sec. 6509. Enhancing public-private sharing on manipulative adversary
               practices in critical mineral projects.

      TITLE LXVI--SECURITY CLEARANCES AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
                                  IMPROVEMENTS

         Subtitle A--Security Clearances and Controlled Access Program
                                  Improvements

    Sec. 6601. Security clearances held by certain former employees of
               intelligence community.
    Sec. 6602. Limitation on availability of funds for new controlled access
               programs.
    Sec. 6603. Limitation on transfers from controlled access programs.
    Sec. 6604. Data with respect to timeliness of polygraph examinations.

                       Subtitle B--Workforce Improvements

    Sec. 6611. Enabling intelligence community integration.
    Sec. 6612. Appointment of spouses of certain Federal employees.
    Sec. 6613. Plan for staffing the intelligence collection positions of
               the Central Intelligence Agency.
    Sec. 6614. Congressional notifications and summaries of misconduct
               regarding employees within the intelligence community.
    Sec. 6615. Modification to waiver for post-service employment
               restrictions.
    Sec. 6616. Intelligence community recruitment for certain security-
               cleared separating military members.
    Sec. 6617. Strategy to strengthen intelligence community recruitment
               efforts in the United States territories.
    Sec. 6618. Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce
               development program.

                           TITLE LXVII--WHISTLEBLOWERS

    Sec. 6701. Improvements to urgent concerns submitted to Inspectors
               General of the Intelligence Community.
    Sec. 6702. Protection for individuals making authorized disclosures to
               inspectors general of elements of the intelligence community.

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    Sec. 6703. Clarification of authority of certain Inspectors General to
               receive protected disclosures.

                 TITLE LXVIII--UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA

    Sec. 6801. Comptroller General of the United States review of All-domain
               Anomaly Resolution Office.
    Sec. 6802. Sunset of requirements relating to audits of unidentified
               anomalous phenomena historical record report.

                            TITLE LXIX--OTHER MATTERS

    Sec. 6901. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
    Sec. 6902. Technical amendments.

    SEC. 6002. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3003 note.>> DEFINITIONS.

        In this division:
                (1) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term
            ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
            U.S.C. 3003).
                (2) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence
            community'' has the meaning given such term in such section.
    SEC. 6003. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.

        The explanatory statement regarding this division, printed in the
    House section of the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the
    Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
    Representatives and in the Senate section of the Congressional Record by
    the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate,
    shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this
    division as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of
    conference.

                       TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

    SEC. 6101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
    for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities
    of the Federal Government.
    SEC. 6102. <<NOTE: President.>> CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF
                              AUTHORIZATIONS.

        (a) Specifications of Amounts.--The amounts authorized to be
    appropriated under section 6101 for the conduct of the intelligence
    activities of the Federal Government are those specified in the
    classified Schedule of Authorizations prepared to accompany this
    division.
        (b) Availability of Classified Schedule of Authorizations.--
                (1) Availability.--The classified Schedule of Authorizations
            referred to in subsection (a) shall be made available to the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on
            Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and to the
            President.
                (2) Distribution by the president.--Subject to paragraph
            (3), the President shall provide for suitable distribution of
            the classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in
            subsection (a), or of appropriate portions of such Schedule,
            within the executive branch of the Federal Government.

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                (3) Limits on disclosure.--The President shall not publicly
            disclose the classified Schedule of Authorizations or any
            portion of such Schedule except--
                        (A) as provided in section 601(a) of the
                    Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act
                    of 2007 (50 U.S.C. 3306(a));
                        (B) to the extent necessary to implement the budget;
                    or
                        (C) as otherwise required by law.
    SEC. 6103. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT.

        (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
    appropriated for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the
    Director of National Intelligence for fiscal year 2025 the sum of
    $666,173,000.
        (b) Classified Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to
    amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Intelligence Community
    Management Account by subsection (a), there are authorized to be
    appropriated for the Intelligence Community Management Account for
    fiscal year 2025 such additional amounts as are specified in the
    classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 6102(a).
    SEC. 6104. INCREASE IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
                              AUTHORIZED BY LAW.

        Appropriations authorized by this division for salary, pay,
    retirement, and other benefits for Federal employees may be increased by
    such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for
    increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law.
    SEC. 6105. RESTRICTION ON CONDUCT OF INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.

        The authorization of appropriations by this division shall not be
    deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence
    activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or the
    laws of the United States.

    TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM

    SEC. 6201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

        There is authorized to be appropriated for the Central Intelligence
    Agency Retirement and Disability Fund $514,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.

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                   TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS

                  Subtitle A--Intelligence Community Generally

    SEC. 6301. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN THE
                              INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION BOARD.

        Section 7506(g) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2024 (Public <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 1086.>> Law 118-31) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``active and''
                    before ``potential'';
                        (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Inspector
                    General of the Intelligence Community'' and inserting
                    ``the designated agency ethics official'';
                        (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
                    subparagraph (D); and
                        (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
                    following:
                        ``(C) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> Authority for the
                    designated agency ethics official to grant a waiver for
                    a conflict of interest, except that--
                              ``(i) no waiver may be granted for an active
                          conflict of interest identified with respect to
                          the Chair of the Board;
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Review. Approval.>> every
                          waiver for a potential conflict of interest
                          requires review and approval by the Director of
                          National Intelligence; and
                              ``(iii) <<NOTE: Notice.>> for every waiver
                          granted, the designated agency ethics official
                          shall submit to the congressional intelligence
                          committees notice of the waiver.''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(3) Definition of designated agency ethics official.--In
            this subsection, the term `designated agency ethics official'
            means the designated agency ethics official (as defined in
            section 13101 of title 5, United States Code) in the Office of
            the Director of National Intelligence.''.
    SEC. 6302. NATIONAL THREAT IDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION
                              ASSESSMENT AND NATIONAL
                              COUNTERINTELLIGENCE STRATEGY.

        Section 904(f)(3) of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002
    (50 U.S.C. 3383(f)(3)) is amended by striking ``National
    Counterintelligence Executive'' and inserting ``Director of the National
    Counterintelligence and Security Center''.
    SEC. 6303. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN
                              ACTIVITIES OF THE OVERT HUMAN
                              INTELLIGENCE AND OPEN SOURCE
                              INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION PROGRAMS OF THE
                              OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS OF
                              THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Covered activity.--The term ``covered activity'' means--
                        (A) with respect to the Overt Human Intelligence
                    Collection Program, an interview for intelligence
                    collection

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                    purposes with any individual, including a United States
                    person, who has been criminally charged, arraigned, or
                    taken into the custody of a Federal, State, or local law
                    enforcement agency, but whose guilt with respect to such
                    criminal matters has not yet been adjudicated, unless
                    the Office of Intelligence and Analysis has obtained the
                    consent of the interviewee following consultation with
                    counsel;
                        (B) with respect to either the Overt Human
                    Intelligence Collection Program or the Open Source
                    Intelligence Collection Program, any collection
                    targeting journalists in the performance of their
                    journalistic functions; and
                        (C) with respect to the Overt Human Intelligence
                    Collection Program, an interview for intelligence
                    collection purposes with a United States person where
                    the Office of Intelligence and Analysis lacks a
                    reasonable belief based on facts and circumstances that
                    the United States person may possess significant foreign
                    intelligence (as defined in section 3 of the National
                    Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)).
                (2) Overt human intelligence collection program.--The term
            ``Overt Human Intelligence Collection Program'' means the
            program established by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security
            for Intelligence and Analysis pursuant to Policy Instruction 907
            of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, issued on June 29,
            2016, or any successor program.
                (3) Open source intelligence collection program.--The term
            ``Open Source Collection Intelligence Program'' means the
            program established by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security
            for Intelligence and Analysis for the purpose of collecting
            intelligence and information for potential production and
            reporting in the form of Open Source Information Reports as
            reflected in Policy Instruction 900 of the Office of
            Intelligence and Analysis, issued on January 13, 2015, or any
            successor program.
                (4) United states person.--The term ``United States person''
            means--
                        (A) a United States citizen;
                        (B) an alien known by the Office of Intelligence and
                    Analysis to be a permanent resident alien;
                        (C) an unincorporated association substantially
                    composed of United States citizens or permanent resident
                    aliens; or
                        (D) a corporation incorporated in the United States,
                    except for a corporation directed and controlled by a
                    foreign government or governments.
                (5) United states person information (uspi).--The term
            ``United States person information''--
                        (A) means information that is reasonably likely to
                    identify 1 or more specific United States persons; and
                        (B) may be either a single item of information or
                    information that, when combined with other available
                    information, is reasonably likely to identify one or
                    more specific United States persons.

        (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds for Covered Activities of
    Overt Human Intelligence Collection Program and Open Source Intelligence
    Collection Program.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
    this division may be

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    made available to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the
    Department of Homeland Security to conduct a covered activity.
        (c) Limitation on Personnel.--None of the funds authorized to be
    appropriated by this division may be used by the Office of Intelligence
    and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to increase, above
    the staffing level in effect on the day before the date of the enactment
    of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division G
    of Public Law 118-31), the number of personnel assigned to the Open
    Source Intelligence Division who work exclusively or predominantly on
    domestic terrorism issues.
        (d) Rules of Construction.--
                (1) Effect on other intelligence oversight.--Nothing in this
            section shall be construed as limiting or superseding the
            authority of any official within the Department of Homeland
            Security to conduct legal, privacy, civil rights, or civil
            liberties oversight of the intelligence activities of the Office
            of Intelligence and Analysis.
                (2) Sharing and receiving intelligence information.--Nothing
            in this section shall be construed to prohibit, or to limit the
            authority of, personnel of the Office of Intelligence and
            Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security from sharing
            intelligence information with, or receiving information from--
                        (A) foreign, State, local, Tribal, or territorial
                    governments (or any agency or subdivision thereof);
                        (B) the private sector; or
                        (C) other elements of the Federal Government,
                    including the components of the Department of Homeland
                    Security.
    SEC. 6304. IMPROVEMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARD OF NATIONAL
                              RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE.

        Section 106A(d) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
    3041a(d)) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3)(A)--
                        (A) in clause (i)--
                              (i) by striking ``five members appointed by
                          the Director'' and inserting ``up to 8 members
                          appointed by the Director''; and
                              (ii) by inserting ``, and who do not present
                          any actual or potential conflict of interest''
                          before the period at the end;
                        (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);
                    and
                        (C) by inserting after clause (i) the following:
                              ``(ii) Membership structure.--The Director
                          shall ensure that no more than 2 concurrently
                          serving members of the Board qualify for
                          membership on the Board based predominantly on a
                          single qualification set forth under clause
                          (i).'';
                (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as
            paragraphs (6) through (8), respectively;
                (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
                ``(5) <<NOTE: Processes.>> Charter.--The Director shall
            establish a charter for the Board that includes the following:

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                        ``(A) Mandatory processes for identifying potential
                    conflicts of interest, including the submission of
                    initial and periodic financial disclosures by Board
                    members.
                        ``(B) The vetting of potential conflicts of interest
                    by the designated agency ethics official, except that no
                    individual waiver may be granted for a conflict of
                    interest identified with respect to the Chair of the
                    Board.
                        ``(C) The establishment of a process and associated
                    protections for any whistleblower alleging a violation
                    of applicable conflict of interest law, Federal
                    contracting law, or other provision of law.''; and
                (4) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
            striking ``September 30, 2024'' and inserting ``August 31,
            2027''.
    SEC. 6305. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS.

        (a) In General.--Subtitle D of title X of the National Security Act
    of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3227 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
    following:
    ``Sec. 1035. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3227d.>> National Intelligence
                      University acceptance of grants

        ``(a) Authority.--The Director of National Intelligence may
    authorize the President of the National Intelligence University to
    accept qualifying research grants.
        ``(b) Qualifying Grants.--A qualifying research grant under this
    section is a grant that is awarded on a competitive basis by an entity
    referred to in subsection (c) for a research project with a scientific,
    literary, or educational purpose.
        ``(c) Entities From Which Grants May Be Accepted.--A qualifying
    research grant may be accepted under this section only from a Federal
    agency or from a corporation, fund, foundation, educational institution,
    or similar entity that is organized and operated primarily for
    scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
        ``(d) Administration of Grant Funds.--
                ``(1) Establishment of account.--The Director shall
            establish an account for administering funds received as
            qualifying research grants under this section.
                ``(2) Use of funds.--The President of the University shall
            use the funds in the account established pursuant to paragraph
            (1) in accordance with applicable provisions of the regulations
            and the terms and conditions of the grants received.

        ``(e) Related Expenses.--Subject to such limitations as may be
    provided in appropriations Acts, appropriations available for the
    National Intelligence University may be used to pay expenses incurred by
    the University in applying for, and otherwise pursuing, the award of
    qualifying research grants.
        ``(f) Regulations.--The Director of National Intelligence shall
    prescribe regulations for the administration of this section.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents preceding section 2
    of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
    1034 the following new item:

    ``Sec. 1035. National Intelligence University acceptance of grants.''.

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    SEC. 6306. <<NOTE: Certification. 14 USC 504 note.>> EXPENDITURE
                              OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN INTELLIGENCE AND
                              COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE
                              COAST GUARD.

        The Commandant of the Coast Guard may use up to 1 percent of the
    amounts made available for the National Intelligence Program (as such
    term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
    U.S.C. 3003)) for each fiscal year for intelligence and
    counterintelligence activities of the Coast Guard relating to objects of
    a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature, which amounts may be
    accounted for solely on the certification of the Commandant and each
    such certification shall be considered to be a sufficient voucher for
    the amount contained in the certification.
    SEC. 6307. CODIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
                              COUNCIL.

        (a) Establishment of National Intelligence Management Council.--
                (1) In general.--Title I of the National Security Act of
            1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after
            section 103L the following (and conforming the table of contents
            at the beginning of such Act accordingly):
    ``SEC. 103M. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3034d.>> NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
                              MANAGEMENT COUNCIL.

        ``(a) Establishment.--There is within the Office of the Director of
    National Intelligence a National Intelligence Management Council.
        ``(b) Composition.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> The National Intelligence
            Management Council shall be composed of senior officials within
            the intelligence community and substantive experts from the
            public or private sector, who shall be appointed by, report to,
            and serve at the pleasure of, the Director of National
            Intelligence.
                ``(2) The Director shall prescribe appropriate security
            requirements for personnel appointed from the private sector as
            a condition of service on the National Intelligence Management
            Council, or as contractors of the Council or employees of such
            contractors, to ensure the protection of intelligence sources
            and methods while avoiding, wherever possible, unduly intrusive
            requirements which the Director considers to be unnecessary for
            this purpose.

        ``(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--Members of the National
    Intelligence Management Council shall work with each other and with
    other elements of the intelligence community to ensure proper
    coordination and to minimize duplication of effort, in addition to the
    following duties and responsibilities:
                ``(1) Provide integrated mission input to support the
            processes and activities of the intelligence community,
            including with respect to intelligence planning, programming,
            budgeting, and evaluation processes.
                ``(2) Identify and pursue opportunities to integrate or
            coordinate collection and counterintelligence efforts.
                ``(3) In concert with the responsibilities of the National
            Intelligence Council, ensure the integration and coordination of
            analytic and collection efforts.
                ``(4) Develop and coordinate intelligence strategies in
            support of budget planning and programming activities.

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                ``(5) Advise the Director of National Intelligence on the
            development of the National Intelligence Priorities Framework of
            the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (or any
            successor mechanism established for the prioritization of
            programs and activities).
                ``(6) In concert with the responsibilities of the National
            Intelligence Council, support the role of the Director of
            National Intelligence as principal advisor to the President on
            intelligence matters.
                ``(7) Inform the elements of the intelligence community of
            the activities and decisions related to missions assigned to the
            National Intelligence Management Council.
                ``(8) Maintain awareness, across various functions and
            disciplines, of the mission-related activities and budget
            planning of the intelligence community.
                ``(9) Evaluate, with respect to assigned mission objectives,
            requirements, and unmet requirements, the implementation of the
            budget of each element of the intelligence community.
                ``(10) Provide oversight on behalf of, and make
            recommendations to, the Director of National Intelligence on the
            extent to which the activities, program recommendations, and
            budget proposals made by elements of the intelligence community
            sufficiently address mission objectives, intelligence gaps, and
            unmet requirements.

        ``(d) Mission Management of Members.--Members of the National
    Intelligence Management Council, under the direction of the Director of
    National Intelligence, shall serve as mission managers to ensure
    integration among the elements of the intelligence community and across
    intelligence functions, disciplines, and activities for the purpose of
    achieving unity of effort and effect, including through the following
    responsibilities:
                ``(1) Planning and programming efforts.
                ``(2) Budget and program execution oversight.
                ``(3) Engagement with elements of the intelligence community
            and with policymakers in other agencies.
                ``(4) Workforce competencies and training activities.
                ``(5) Development of capability requirements.
                ``(6) Development of governance fora, policies, and
            procedures.

        ``(e) Staff; Availability.--
                ``(1) Staff.--The Director of National Intelligence shall
            make available to the National Intelligence Management Council
            such staff as may be necessary to assist the National
            Intelligence Management Council in carrying out the
            responsibilities described in this section.
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> Availability.--Under the
            direction of the Director of National Intelligence, the National
            Intelligence Management Council shall make reasonable efforts to
            advise and consult with officers and employees of other
            departments or agencies, or components thereof, of the United
            States Government not otherwise associated with the intelligence
            community.

        ``(f) Support From Elements of the Intelligence Community.--The
    heads of the elements of the intelligence community shall provide
    appropriate support to the National Intelligence Management Council,
    including with respect to intelligence activities, as required by the
    Director of National Intelligence.''.

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                (2) Office of the director of national intelligence.--
            Section 103(c) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3025) is amended--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (14) as
                    paragraphs (6) through (15), respectively; and
                        (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
                ``(5) The National Intelligence Management Council.''.

        (b) Sense of Congress With Respect to China Mission.--It is the
    sense of Congress that the Director of National Intelligence should
    create a role in the National Intelligence Management Council for a
    National Intelligence Manager dedicated to the People's Republic of
    China.
        (c) Sense of Congress With Respect to Counternarcotics Mission.--It
    is the sense of Congress that, consistent with section 7325 of the
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (137 Stat. 1043),
    the Director of National Intelligence should create a role in the
    National Intelligence Management Council for a National Intelligence
    Manager dedicated to the counternarcotics mission of the United States.
    SEC. 6308. <<NOTE: Notification.>> RESPONSIBILITIES AND
                              AUTHORITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL
                              INTELLIGENCE.

        Section 102A(f)(10) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
    3024(f)(10)) is amended by striking the period and inserting ``, and
    upon receiving any such direction, the Director shall notify the
    congressional intelligence committees immediately in writing with a
    description of such other intelligence-related functions directed by the
    President.''.
    SEC. 6309. FORMALIZED COUNTERINTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT
                              OF ENERGY PERSONNEL.

        (a) Training.--Section 215(d) of the Department of Energy
    Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7144b) is amended by adding at the end the
    following:
        ``(3) <<NOTE: Plans.>> The Director shall develop and implement--
                ``(A) <<NOTE: Cost assessment.>> a plan and cost assessment
            for delineated and standardized counterintelligence training for
            all personnel who interact with classified and sensitive
            military technology and dual-use commercial technology in the
            Department; and
                ``(B) a delineated and standardized training plan to train
            officers in the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
            who have counterintelligence responsibilities on
            counterintelligence skills and practices.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
    Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Department of
    Energy shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a
    briefing on the plans developed under section 215(d)(3) of the
    Department of Energy Organization Act (as amended by subsection (a)),
    including with respect to--
                (1) the training content;
                (2) periodicity;
                (3) fulfillment rate;
                (4) internal controls; and
                (5) oversight.

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           Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Central Intelligence Agency

    SEC. 6311. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL VICTIM INVESTIGATOR.

        Section 32(a) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50
    U.S.C. 3533(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``No
    individual appointed as the Special Victim Investigator may, at the time
    of such appointment, be a current employee of the Central Intelligence
    Agency.''.

                      Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

    SEC. 6321. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REPORT ON STRIKES
                              UNDERTAKEN BY THE UNITED STATES AGAINST
                              TERRORIST TARGETS OUTSIDE AREAS OF
                              ACTIVE HOSTILITIES.

        Section 1723 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1811) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``until 2022'' and
            inserting ``until 2027''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
                    striking ``The report'' and inserting ``Each report'';
                    and
                        (B) in paragraph (1), by striking the semicolon and
                    inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``The report'' and
            inserting ``Each report''.
    SEC. 6322. BUDGET TRANSPARENCY FOR OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
                              ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Budget Summaries to Director of National Intelligence.--Not
    later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head
    of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the
    Director of National Intelligence a complete and comprehensive summary
    of all budget information with respect to the element's open-source
    intelligence activities.
        (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall
    submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on
    Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
    House of Representatives a report compiling the information in the
    summaries submitted to the Director pursuant to subsection (a).
        (c) Open-source Intelligence Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``open-source intelligence'' means intelligence derived exclusively from
    publicly or commercially available information that addresses specific
    intelligence priorities, requirements, or gaps.
    SEC. 6323. REPORT ON THE MISSION EFFECT OF CIVILIAN HARM.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;

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                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Relations, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the
            Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

        (b) <<NOTE: Examination.>> Report Required.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence, acting through the National Intelligence Council and in
    coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of the elements
    of the intelligence community determined appropriate by the Director,
    shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report
    examining the extent to which civilian harm that occurs during
    counterterrorism operations informs analyses of the intelligence
    community on the mission success of campaigns to degrade, disrupt, or
    defeat foreign terrorist organizations.

        (c) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Matters.--The report under subsection (b)
    shall include the following:
                (1) The methodology of the intelligence community for
            measuring the effect of civilian harm.
                (2) The extent to which analysts of the intelligence
            community apply such methodology when assessing the degree to
            which a terrorist group is degraded, disrupted, or defeated.
                (3) A framework to enable analysts to assess, as objectively
            as possible, the effect that civilian harm has had on the
            mission of degrading, disrupting, or defeating a terrorist
            group, or an explanation of why such framework cannot be
            generated.
                (4) A framework to enable analysts to assess, as objectively
            as possible, the effect that civilian harm has had on other
            United States foreign policy goals, programs, and activities in
            any country where counterterrorism operations take place.
                (5) The extent to which dissenting opinions of analysts of
            the intelligence community are included or highlighted in final
            written products presented to senior policymakers of the United
            States.
                (6) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Analyses.>> Recommendations
            to improve the quality of future intelligence community analyses
            by accounting for the effects of civilian harm on efforts to
            successfully degrade, disrupt, or defeat a foreign terrorist
            group.

        (d) <<NOTE: Classified information. Summary.>> Form.--The report
    under subsection (b) may be submitted in classified form, but if so
    submitted, the report shall include an unclassified summary of key
    findings that is consistent with the protection of intelligence sources
    and methods.

                     TITLE LXIV--COUNTERING FOREIGN THREATS

                     Subtitle A--People's Republic of China

    SEC. 6401. ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT STATUS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY OF
                              PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Assessment.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence shall, in consultation with such heads of elements of the
    intelligence

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    community as the Director of National Intelligence considers
    appropriate, conduct an assessment of the current status of the
    biotechnology capability of the People's Republic of China, which shall
    include how the People's Republic of China is supporting the
    biotechnology sector, such as foreign direct investment, subsidies,
    talent recruitment, or other efforts to gain superiority.

        (b) Report.--
                (1) Definition of appropriate committees of congress.--In
            this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
            means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Finance, the Committee on
                    Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
                    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the
                    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
                    the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions,
                    the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
                    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Committee
                    on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee
                    on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
                    Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on
                    Homeland Security, the Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on
                    Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
                (2) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
            which the Director of National Intelligence completes the
            assessment required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit
            to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the
            findings of the assessment.
                (3) Form.--The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (2)
            shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
            classified annex.
    SEC. 6402. REPORT ON THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OF CHINA.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on
            Finance of the Senate; and
                (3) Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Ways
            and Means of the House of Representatives.

        (b) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> Report Required.--Not later than 120 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence shall, acting through the National Intelligence Council and
    in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for
    Intelligence and Analysis and the Director of the Central Intelligence
    Agency, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the
    economic outlook of the People's Republic of China, which shall include
    alternative analyses of the economic projections of the People's
    Republic of China.

        (c) Elements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall
    include the following:

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                (1) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Assessments of the strengths and
            weaknesses of the economy of the People's Republic of China,
            including the potential effects of debt, demographics, and
            China's international relationships.
                (2) Potential challenges for the People's Republic of China
            to sustain economic growth and the potential for global effects
            as a result.
                (3) The implications of the economic future of the People's
            Republic of China on the country's foreign and defense policy.
    SEC. 6403. INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ON
                              SYNTHETIC OPIOID PRECURSOR CHEMICALS
                              ORIGINATING IN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
                              CHINA.

        (a) Strategy Required.--The Director of National Intelligence shall,
    in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland
    Security, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the
    heads of such other departments and agencies as the Director considers
    appropriate, develop a strategy to ensure robust intelligence sharing
    relating to the illicit trafficking and diversion of synthetic opioid
    chemicals, including precursor and pre-precusor chemicals, from the
    People's Republic of China and other source countries.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a)
    shall include the following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of existing
            intelligence sharing between the intelligence community, the
            Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, any
            other relevant Federal agencies, including any mechanisms that
            allow appropriate Federal Government employees with and without
            security clearances to share and receive information and any
            gaps identified.
                (2) <<NOTE: Plan.>> A plan to ensure robust intelligence
            sharing, including by addressing gaps identified pursuant to
            paragraph (1) and identifying additional capabilities and
            resources needed;
                (3) A detailed description of the measures used to ensure
            the protection of civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy
            rights in carrying out this strategy.

        (c) Briefing Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Appropriate committees of
            congress.--In this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees
            of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and
                    Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Foreign
                    Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance,
                    the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
                    the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs,
                    and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Homeland Security, the
                    Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the
                    Judiciary, the Committee on Armed Services, the
                    Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on
                    Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 120 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of
            National Intelligence shall, with inputs from such other
            departments and agencies as the Director considers appropriate,
            provide the

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2487]]

            appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the strategy
            under development pursuant to subsection (a).
    SEC. 6404. REPORT ON EFFORTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO
                              EVADE UNITED STATES TRANSPARENCY AND
                              NATIONAL SECURITY REGULATIONS.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Foreign
            Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on
            Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Homeland
            Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Armed
            Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the
            Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Financial Services,
            the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Armed
            Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives.

        (b) Report Required.--The Director of National Intelligence shall,
    in coordination with the heads of such elements of the intelligence
    community as the Director determines appropriate, submit to the
    appropriate committees of Congress a report on plans and intentions of
    the Government of the People's Republic of China to evade the following:
                (1) Identification under section 1260H of the William M.
            (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
            Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
                (2) Restrictions or limitations imposed by any of the
            following:
                        (A) Section 805 of the National Defense
                    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
                    31).
                        (B) Section 889 of the John S. McCain National
                    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
                    Law 115-232; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
                        (C) The list of specially designated nationals and
                    blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign
                    Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury
                    (commonly known as the ``SDN list'').
                        (D) The Entity List maintained by the Bureau of
                    Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and
                    set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15,
                    Code of Federal Regulations.
                        (E) Commercial or dual-use export controls under the
                    Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801 et
                    seq.) and the Export Administration Regulations.
                        (F) Executive Order 14105 (88 Fed. Reg. 54867;
                    relating to addressing United States investments in
                    certain national security technologies and products in
                    countries of concern), or successor order.
                        (G) Import restrictions on products made with forced
                    labor implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                    pursuant to Public Law 117-78 (22 U.S.C. 6901 note).

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        (c) Form.--The report submitted pursuant to subsection (b) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form.
    SEC. 6405. ASSESSMENT ON RECRUITMENT OF MANDARIN SPEAKERS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--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 a
    comprehensive assessment on the recruitment and training of individuals
    who speak Mandarin Chinese for each element of the intelligence
    community.

        (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In
    this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on
            Appropriations of the Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives.

                       Subtitle B--The Russian Federation

    SEC. 6411. REPORT ON RUSSIAN FEDERATION SPONSORSHIP OF ACTS OF
                              INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
            ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
                    Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
                    Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security and
                    Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Banking, Housing,
                    and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations
                    of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
                    on Armed Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
                    Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on
                    Financial Services, and the Committee on Appropriations
                    of the House of Representatives.
                (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign
            terrorist organization'' means an organization that has been
            designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary
            of State, pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and
            Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).
                (3) Specially designated global terrorist organization.--The
            term ``specially designated global terrorist organization''
            means an organization that has been designated as a specially
            designated global terrorist by the Secretary of State or the
            Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50
            U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting
            transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or
            support terrorism).
                (4) State sponsor of terrorism.--The term ``state sponsor of
            terrorism'' means a country the government of which the
            Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided
            support for acts of international terrorism, for purposes of--
                        (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export Control
                    Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)(i));

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                        (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of
                    1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); or
                        (C) section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22
                    U.S.C. 2780(d)).

        (b) <<NOTE: Summaries.>> Report Required.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the
    Secretary of the Treasury, conduct and submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees a report that includes the following:
                (1) A summary of key instances in which the Russian
            Federation, or an official of the Russian Federation, has
            provided financial, material, technical, or lethal support to
            foreign terrorist organizations, specially designated global
            terrorist organizations (including the Russian Imperial
            Movement), state sponsors of terrorism, or for acts of
            international terrorism.
                (2) A summary of key instances in which the Russian
            Federation, or an official of the Russian Federation, has
            willfully aided or abetted the international proliferation of
            weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, and related
            materials to foreign terrorist organizations, specially
            designated global terrorist organizations, or state sponsors of
            terrorism.
                (3) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of threats to the
            homeland based on the summaries provided pursuant to paragraphs
            (1) and (2).

        (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (b) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Classified information.>> Briefings.--Not
    later than 30 days after submittal of the report required by subsection
    (b), the Director of National Intelligence shall provide a classified
    briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the findings of
    the report.
    SEC. 6412. ASSESSMENT OF LIKELY COURSE OF WAR IN UKRAINE.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the
            Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House
            of Representatives.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In General.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of
    National Intelligence, in collaboration with the Director of the Defense
    Intelligence Agency and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency,
    shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an assessment of
    the likely course of the war in Ukraine through December 31, 2025.

        (c) Elements.--The assessment required by subsection (b) shall
    include an assessment of each of the following:
                (1) The ability of the military of Ukraine to defend against
            Russian aggression if the United States continues or
            discontinues military and economic assistance to Ukraine and
            maintains or withdraws policy restrictions on the use of United
            States weapons during the period described in such subsection.
                (2) The likely course of the war during such period based on
            the scenarios described in paragraph (1).

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                (3) The ability and willingness of other countries to
            continue or discontinue military and economic assistance to
            Ukraine based on the assessments required by paragraphs (1) and
            (2), including the ability of such countries to make up for any
            shortfall in United States assistance.
                (4) <<NOTE: Foreign countries.>> The effects of a potential
            defeat of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on United States
            national security and foreign policy interests, including the
            potential for further aggression from the Russian Federation,
            the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran,
            and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

        (d) Form.--The assessment required by subsection (b) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 6413. UKRAINE LESSONS LEARNED WORKING GROUP.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
            ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees; and
                        (B) the congressional defense committees.
                (2) Congressional defense committees.--The term
            ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that
            term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
                (3) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the
            working group described in subsection (b).

        (b) Establishment.--The Director of National Intelligence and the
    Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a working group to identify
    and share lessons that the United States intelligence community has
    learned from the Ukraine conflict.
        (c) Membership.--The composition of the Working Group may include
    any officer or employee of a department or agency of the United States
    Government determined appropriate by the Director of National
    Intelligence or the Secretary of Defense.
        (d) Chair.--The Working Group shall be jointly chaired by--
                (1) an officer or employee of the Department of Defense
            chosen by the Secretary of Defense; and
                (2) an officer or employee of an element of the intelligence
            community chosen by the Director of National Intelligence, in
            consultation with the head of the element concerned.

        (e) Duties.--The sole duties of the Working Group shall be
    exclusively the following:
                (1) Identify tactical and operational intelligence lessons
            derived from the Ukraine conflict.
                (2) Develop a repeatable process for promulgating such
            lessons to elements of the Department of Defense responsible for
            the development of joint and service-specific doctrine,
            acquisitions decisions, and capability development.
                (3) Provide recommendations on intelligence collection
            priorities to support the elements of the Department of Defense
            described in paragraph (2) in implementing the lessons
            identified pursuant to paragraph (1).

        (f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Meetings.--The Working Group shall meet not
    later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

        (g) Termination.--

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                (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Working Group
            shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of
            the enactment of this Act.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Extension.--The Director of National
            Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense may extend the
            termination date under paragraph (1) to a date not later than 4
            years after the date of the enactment of this Act if the
            Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense
            jointly--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determine than an
                    extension is appropriate and agree to such extension;
                    and
                        (B) <<NOTE: Notification.>> submit to the
                    appropriate congressional committees a notification of
                    the extension that includes a description of the
                    justification for the extension.

        (h) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Congressional Briefing and Summary.--
                (1) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
            enactment of this Act, the Working Group shall submit to the
            appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the
            activities of the Working Group.
                (2) Summary.--Not later than the date that is 30 days before
            the date on which the Working Group terminates pursuant to
            subsection (g), the Working Group shall submit to the
            appropriate congressional committees a summary of Working Group
            activities and conclusions.

                       Subtitle C--International Terrorism

    SEC. 6421. ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON THE THREAT OF ISIS-KHORASAN TO
                              THE UNITED STATES.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
            Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
            Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee
            on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

        (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
    coordination with such elements of the intelligence community as the
    Director considers relevant, shall--
                (1) conduct an assessment of the threats to the United
            States and United States citizens posed by ISIS-Khorasan; and
                (2) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
            written report on the findings of the assessment.

        (c) Report Elements.--The report required by subsection (b) shall
    include the following:
                (1) A description of the ideology, stated intentions, and
            capabilities of ISIS-Khorasan as related to the United States
            and the interests of the United States, including capabilities
            that threaten the homeland.

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                (2) <<NOTE: List. Effective date.>> A list of all terrorist
            attacks worldwide attributable to ISIS-Khorasan or for which
            ISIS-Khorasan claimed credit, beginning on January 1, 2015.
                (3) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> The recruiting and training strategy
            of ISIS-Khorasan, including--
                        (A) the geographic regions in which ISIS-Khorasan is
                    physically present;
                        (B) regions from which ISIS-Khorasan is recruiting;
                    and
                        (C) its ambitions for operationalizing recruited
                    individuals worldwide and in the United States.
                (4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of any known travel
            of members of ISIS-Khorasan within the Western Hemisphere and
            specifically across any border of the United States.

        (d) Form.--The report required by subsection (b) shall be submitted
    in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

                        Subtitle D--Other Foreign Threats

    SEC. 6431. ASSESSMENT OF VISA-FREE TRAVEL TO AND WITHIN WESTERN
                              HEMISPHERE BY NATIONALS OF COUNTRIES OF
                              CONCERN.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
            ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
                    Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland
                    Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on
                    Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
                    on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security,
                    and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) Countries of concern.--The term ``countries of concern''
            means--
                        (A) the Russian Federation;
                        (B) the People's Republic of China;
                        (C) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
                        (D) the Syrian Arab Republic;
                        (E) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
                        (F) the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; and
                        (G) the Republic of Cuba.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the
    Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the appropriate
    committees of Congress a written assessment of the impacts to national
    security caused by travel without a visa to and within countries in the
    Western Hemisphere by nationals of countries of concern and nationals of
    any other country the Director determines it appropriate to consider.

        (c) Form.--The assessment required by subsection (b) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

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    SEC. 6432. <<NOTE: 42 USC 7144b note.>> OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND
                              COUNTERINTELLIGENCE REVIEW OF VISITORS
                              AND ASSIGNEES.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
            ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on
                    Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
                    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
                    and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Science, Space,
                    and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of
                    the House of Representatives.
                (2) Country of risk.--The term ``country of risk'' means--
                        (A) the People's Republic of China;
                        (B) the Russian Federation;
                        (C) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
                        (D) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
                (3)  Covered assignee; covered visitor.--The terms ``covered
            assignee'' and ``covered visitor'' mean a foreign national from
            a country of risk who--
                        (A) is not an employee of either the Department of
                    Energy or the management and operations contractor
                    operating a National Laboratory on behalf of the
                    Department of Energy; and
                        (B) has requested access to the premises,
                    information, or technology of a National Laboratory.
                (4) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of
            the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the
            Department of Energy (or their designee).
                (5) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the
            meaning given the term ``alien'' in section 101(a) of the
            Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)).
                (6) National laboratory.--The term ``National Laboratory''
            has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy
            Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801).
                (7) Nontraditional intelligence collection.--The term
            ``nontraditional intelligence collection'' means a risk posed by
            an individual not employed by a foreign intelligence service,
            who is seeking access to information about a capability,
            research, or organizational dynamics of the United States to
            inform a foreign adversary or non-state actor.

        (b) Policy for Review of Covered Visitor and Covered Assignee Access
    Requests.--(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> The Director shall, in consultation
    with the applicable Under Secretary of the Department of Energy that
    oversees the National Laboratory, or their designee, promulgate a policy
    to assess the counterintelligence risk that covered visitors or covered
    assignees pose to the research or activities undertaken at a National
    Laboratory.

        (2) Prior to being granted access to the premises, information, or
    technology of a National Laboratory, a covered visitor or covered
    assignee should be appropriately screened by the National Laboratory and
    the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Department in
    accordance with the policy promulgated under paragraph (1).

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        (c) Advice With Respect to Covered Visitors or Covered Assignees.--
                (1) In general.--The Director shall provide advice to a
            National Laboratory on covered visitors and covered assignees
            when 1 or more of the following conditions are present:
                        (A) The Director has reason to believe that a
                    covered visitor or covered assignee poses a
                    nontraditional intelligence collection risk.
                        (B) The Director is in receipt of information
                    indicating that a covered visitor or covered assignee
                    poses a counterintelligence risk to a National
                    Laboratory.
                (2) Advice described.--Advice provided to a National
            Laboratory in accordance with paragraph (1) shall include a
            description of the assessed risk.
                (3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Risk mitigation.--When
            appropriate, the Director shall, in consultation with the
            Secretary of Energy, or the Secretary's designee, provide
            recommendations to mitigate the assessed risk as part of the
            advice provided in accordance with paragraph (1).

        (d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Reports to Congress.--Not later than 90
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly
    thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees a report, which shall include--
                (1) the number of covered visitors or covered assignees
            permitted to access the premises, information, or technology of
            each National Laboratory during the previous quarter;
                (2) the number of instances in which the Director provided
            advice to a National Laboratory in accordance with subsection
            (c) during the previous quarter; and
                (3) the number of instances in which a National Laboratory
            took action inconsistent with advice provided by the Director in
            accordance with subsection (c) during the previous quarter.

        (e) Funding.--The Secretary of Energy may expend such sums as are
    authorized to be appropriated for the purposes detailed in this section.
    SEC. 6433. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> ASSESSMENT OF THE LESSONS LEARNED
                              BY THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WITH
                              RESPECT TO THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR.

        (a) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
            Transportation, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
            Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
            Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Transportation and
            Infrastructure, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House
            of Representatives.

        (b) Assessment Submitted to Appropriate Committees of Congress.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
            Intelligence, in consultation with such other heads of elements
            of the intelligence community as the Director considers
            appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate committees of
            Congress

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            a written assessment of the lessons learned from the Israel-
            Hamas war.
                (2) Elements.--The assessment required by paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        (A) Lessons learned from advances in warfare,
                    including the use by adversaries of a complex tunnel
                    network.
                        (B) Lessons learned from attacks by adversaries
                    against maritime shipping routes in the Red Sea.
                        (C) Lessons learned from the use by adversaries of
                    rockets, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems,
                    including attacks by Iran.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Analysis. Ukraine.>> Analysis of the
                    impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the global security
                    environment, including the war in Ukraine.
                (3) Form.--The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.

        (c) Assessment Submitted to the Congressional Intelligence
    Committees.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
            Intelligence, in consultation with such other heads of elements
            of the intelligence community as the Director considers
            appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence
            committees a written assessment of the intelligence lessons
            learned from the Israel-Hamas war.
                (2) Elements.--The assessment required by paragraph (1)
            shall include the following:
                        (A) Lessons learned from the timing and scope of the
                    October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas against Israel,
                    including lessons related to United States intelligence
                    cooperation with Israel and other regional partners,
                    both bilaterally and in facilitating regional
                    intelligence sharing.
                        (B) An assessment of the state, strength, and
                    limitations of intelligence relationships between Israel
                    and regional partners, especially with respect to Hamas
                    and Gaza.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Review.>> A review of any failures in
                    national and regional intelligence analysis, collection,
                    and sharing that occurred before the October 7, 2023
                    attack, and any lessons learned for future intelligence
                    activities.
                (3) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Form.--The assessment
            required by paragraph (1) may be submitted in classified form.
    SEC. 6434. <<NOTE: Venezuela.>> CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
                              INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT ON TREN DE
                              ARAGUA.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on
            Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
            and

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                (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
            Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the
            Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

        (b) In General.-- <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Central
    Intelligence Agency, in consultation with such other heads of elements
    of the intelligence community as the Director considers appropriate,
    shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an intelligence
    assessment on the transnational criminal organization known as ``Tren de
    Aragua''.

        (c) Elements.--The intelligence assessment required by subsection
    (b) shall include the following:
                (1) A description of the key leaders, organizational
            structure, subgroups, and presence in countries in the Western
            Hemisphere of Tren de Aragua.
                (2) <<NOTE: Drugs and drug abuse. Human
            trafficking. Estimate.>> A description of the illicit practices
            used by Tren de Aragua to generate revenue, including the sale
            of illicit drugs, kidnapping, and human trafficking, and an
            estimate of the annual revenue generated by those illicit
            practices.
                (3) <<NOTE: Nicolas Maduro.>> A description of the level at
            which Tren de Aragua receives support from the regime of Nicolas
            Maduro in Venezuela.
                (4) A description of any known cooperation between Tren de
            Aragua and any other transnational criminal organizations in the
            Western Hemisphere.
                (5) Any other information the Director of the Central
            Intelligence Agency considers relevant.

        (d) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Form.--The intelligence
    assessment required by subsection (b) may be submitted in classified
    form.
    SEC. 6435. ASSESSMENT OF MADURO REGIME'S ECONOMIC AND SECURITY
                              RELATIONSHIPS WITH STATE SPONSORS OF
                              TERRORISM AND FOREIGN TERRORIST
                              ORGANIZATIONS.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
            and
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
            Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the
            Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 120 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
    written assessment of the economic and security relationships of the
    regime of Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela with foreign terrorist
    organizations and state sponsors of terrorism (as designated by the
    Department of State), including formal and informal support to and from
    such countries and organizations.

        (c) Form.--The assessment required by subsection (b) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

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    SEC. 6436. <<NOTE: 22 USC 9412 note.>> CONTINUED CONGRESSIONAL
                              OVERSIGHT OF IRANIAN EXPENDITURES
                              SUPPORTING FOREIGN MILITARY AND
                              TERRORIST ACTIVITIES.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
            and
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives.

        (b) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Update Required.--Not later than 90 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an
    update to the report submitted under section 6705 of the Damon Paul
    Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (22 U.S.C. 9412) to reflect current
    occurrences, circumstances, and expenditures.

        (c) Form.--The update submitted pursuant to subsection (b) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 6437. ANALYSES AND IMPACT STATEMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
                              INVESTMENT INTO THE UNITED STATES.

        Section 102A(z) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
    3024(z)) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)(A) by inserting ``, including with
            respect to counterintelligence'' before the semicolon; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                ``(A) The term `a review or an investigation of any proposed
            investment into the United States for which the Director has
            prepared analytic materials' includes a review, investigation,
            assessment, or analysis conducted by the Director pursuant to
            section 7 or 10(g) of Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed. Reg. 19643;
            relating to Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of
            Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications
            Services Sector), or successor order.
                ``(B) The term `investment' includes any activity reviewed,
            investigated, assessed, or analyzed by the Director pursuant to
            section 7 or 10(g) of Executive Order 13913, or successor
            order.''.

                        TITLE LXV--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

    SEC. 6501. INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY TO COUNTER FOREIGN ADVERSARY
                              EFFORTS TO UTILIZE BIOTECHNOLOGIES IN
                              WAYS THAT THREATEN UNITED STATES
                              NATIONAL SECURITY.

        (a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
    section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the congressional intelligence committees;

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                (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on
            Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on
            Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed
            Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
            Homeland Security, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the
            Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations
            of the House of Representatives.

        (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that as
    biotechnologies become increasingly important with regard to the
    national security interests of the United States, and with the addition
    of biotechnologies to the biosecurity mission of the National
    Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, the intelligence community
    must articulate and implement an intelligence strategy to identify and
    assess threats relating to biotechnologies.
        (c) Intelligence Strategy for Biotechnologies Critical to National
    Security.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Strategy required.--Not later than
            120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Director of National Intelligence shall, in coordination with
            the heads of such other elements of the intelligence community
            as the Director of National Intelligence considers appropriate,
            develop and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
            strategy to address threats relating to biotechnologies.
                (2) Elements.--The strategy developed and submitted pursuant
            to paragraph (1) shall include the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Identification and
                    assessment of threats associated with biotechnologies
                    critical to the national security of the United States,
                    including materials that involve a dependency on foreign
                    adversary nations.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A determination of how
                    best to counter foreign adversary efforts to utilize
                    biotechnologies that threaten the national security of
                    the United States, including threats identified pursuant
                    to paragraph (1).
                        (C) <<NOTE: Plan.>> A plan to support efforts of
                    other Federal departments and agencies to secure United
                    States supply chains of the biotechnologies critical to
                    the national security of the United States, by
                    coordinating--
                              (i) across the intelligence community;
                              (ii) the support provided by the intelligence
                          community to other relevant Federal departments
                          and agencies and policymakers;
                              (iii) the engagement of the intelligence
                          community with private sector entities, in
                          coordination with other relevant Federal
                          departments and agencies, as may be applicable;
                          and
                              (iv) how the intelligence community, in
                          coordination with other relevant Federal
                          departments and agencies, supports and coordinates
                          comparative assessments of United States
                          competitiveness in biotechnologies critical to
                          national and economic security.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Proposals.>> Proposals for such
                    legislative or administrative action as the Director
                    considers necessary to support the strategy.

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    SEC. 6502. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROLES, MISSIONS, AND OBJECTIVES OF
                              THE NATIONAL COUNTERPROLIFERATION AND
                              BIOSECURITY CENTER.

        Section 119A of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3057)
    is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ``biosecurity and''
            and inserting ``counterproliferation, biosecurity, and''; and
                (2) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (1)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
                          ``analyzing and'';
                              (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
                          ``Establishing'' and inserting ``Coordinating the
                          establishment of'';
                              (iii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
                          ``Disseminating'' and inserting ``Overseeing the
                          dissemination of'';
                              (iv) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and
                          coordinating'' after ``Conducting''; and
                              (v) in subparagraph (G), by striking
                          ``Conducting'' and inserting ``Coordinating and
                          advancing''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and
                          analysis'';
                              (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C)
                          through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F),
                          respectively;
                              (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
                          following:
                        ``(C) Overseeing and coordinating the analysis of
                    intelligence on biosecurity and foreign biological
                    threats in support of the intelligence needs of Federal
                    departments and agencies responsible for public health,
                    including by providing analytic priorities to elements
                    of the intelligence community and by coordinating net
                    assessments.'';
                              (iv) in subparagraph (D), as redesignated by
                          clause (ii), by inserting ``on matters relating to
                          biosecurity and foreign biological threats'' after
                          ``public health'';
                              (v) in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by
                          clause (ii), by inserting ``and authorities''
                          after ``capabilities''; and
                              (vi) by adding at the end the following:
                        ``(G) Enhancing coordination between elements of the
                    intelligence community and private sector entities on
                    information relevant to biosecurity, biotechnology, and
                    foreign biological threats, and coordinating such
                    information with relevant Federal departments and
                    agencies, as applicable.''.
    SEC. 6503. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> ENHANCING CAPABILITIES TO DETECT
                              FOREIGN ADVERSARY THREATS RELATING TO
                              BIOLOGICAL DATA.

        (a) Definition of Biological Data.--In this section, the term
    ``biological data'' means information, including associated descriptors,
    derived from the structure, function, or process of a biological system
    that is either measured, collected, or aggregated for analysis.
        (b) <<NOTE: Time period. Assessment. Determination. Recommenda-
    tions.>> In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
    consultation with relevant heads of Federal departments and agencies,
    shall designate intelligence community experts to conduct

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    a 90-day assessment to determine how best to standardize the
    intelligence community's use of biological data and the ability of the
    intelligence community to detect foreign adversary threats relating to
    biological data, under which the experts shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Examination.>> examine how best to standardize
            the processes and procedures for the collection, analysis, and
            dissemination of information relating to foreign adversary use
            of biological data, particularly in ways that threaten or could
            threaten the national security of the United States;
                (2) provide recommendations to implement paragraph (1)
            throughout the intelligence community, including with respect to
            the feasibility and advisability of--
                        (A) standardizing the data security practices for
                    biological data maintained by the intelligence
                    community, including security practices for the handling
                    and processing of biological data, including with
                    respect to protecting the civil rights, liberties, and
                    privacy of United States persons;
                        (B) standardizing intelligence engagements with
                    foreign allies and partners with respect to biological
                    data; and
                        (C) standardizing the creation of metadata relating
                    to biological data maintained by the intelligence
                    community; and
                (3) provide recommendations to ensure coordination with such
            Federal departments and agencies and entities in the private
            sector as the Director considers appropriate to understand how
            foreign adversaries are accessing and using biological data
            stored within the United States.

        (c) Timelines for Implementation of Recommendations.--The
    recommendations provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of
    subsection (b) shall include timelines for implementation not later than
    180 days after the date of the completion of the assessment required by
    such subsection.
        (d) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the
    completion of the assessment required by subsection (b), the experts
    designated under that subsection shall brief the congressional
    intelligence committees on the assessment.
    SEC. 6504. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3602 note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF ARTIFICIAL
                              INTELLIGENCE SECURITY CENTER.

        (a) Definition of Counter-artificial Intelligence.--In this section,
    the term ``counter-artificial intelligence'' means techniques or
    procedures to extract information about the behavior or characteristics
    of an artificial intelligence system, or to learn how to manipulate an
    artificial intelligence system, in order to subvert the confidentiality,
    integrity, or availability of an artificial intelligence system or
    adjacent system.
        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National
    Security Agency shall establish an Artificial Intelligence Security
    Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') within the
    Cybersecurity Collaboration Center of the National Security Agency.

        (c) Functions.--The functions of the Artificial Intelligence
    Security Center shall be as follows:
                (1) Developing guidance to prevent or mitigate counter-
            artificial intelligence techniques.

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                (2) Promoting secure artificial intelligence adoption
            practices for managers of national security systems (as defined
            in section 3552 of title 44, United States Code) and elements of
            the defense industrial base.
                (3) Such other functions as the Director considers
            appropriate.

        (d) <<NOTE: Time periods. Reports.>> Disestablishment.--The Director
    of the National Security Agency may disestablish the Center established
    in subsection (b) not earlier than 3 years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act provided that the Director of the National
    Security Agency submits to the congressional intelligence committees a
    report documenting the rationale for disestablishment of the Center,
    including resource trades, effectiveness, priority, and any other
    pertinent considerations not later than 6 months prior to the
    disestablishment.
    SEC. 6505. SENSE OF CONGRESS ENCOURAGING INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TO
                              INCREASE PRIVATE SECTOR CAPITAL
                              PARTNERSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIP WITH
                              FEDERAL PARTNERS TO SECURE ENDURING
                              TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANTAGES.

        It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) acquisition leaders in the intelligence community should
            further explore the strategic use of private capital
            partnerships to secure enduring technological advantages for the
            intelligence community, including through the identification,
            development, and transfer of promising technologies to full-
            scale programs capable of meeting intelligence community
            requirements; and
                (2) the intelligence community should undertake consultation
            with Federal partners, including the Office of Strategic Capital
            of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Office of
            Domestic Finance of the Department of the Treasury, on best
            practices and lessons learned from their experiences integrating
            these resources so as to accelerate attainment of national
            security objectives.
    SEC. 6506. ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
                              PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGES.

        (a) Focus Areas.--Subsection (a) of section 5306 of the Damon Paul
    Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (50 U.S.C. 3334) is amended--
                (1) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting the
            following:
                ``(1) In general.--Not later than''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(2) Focus areas.--The Director shall ensure that the
            policies, processes, and procedures developed pursuant to
            paragraph (1) require exchanges under this section that relate
            to intelligence or counterintelligence with a focus on rotations
            described in such paragraph with private-sector organizations in
            the following fields:
                        ``(A) Finance.
                        ``(B) Acquisition.
                        ``(C) Biotechnology.
                        ``(D) Computing.
                        ``(E) Artificial intelligence.
                        ``(F) Business process innovation and
                    entrepreneurship.
                        ``(G) Cybersecurity.

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                        ``(H) Materials and manufacturing.
                        ``(I) Any other technology or research field the
                    Director determines relevant to meet evolving national
                    security threats in technology sectors.''.

        (b) Duration of Temporary Details.--Subsection (e) of section 5306
    of the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (50 U.S.C. 3334)
    is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``3 years'' and inserting
            ``5 years''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``3 years'' and inserting
            ``5 years''.

        (c) Treatment of Private-sector Employees.--Subsection (g) of such
    section is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
            semicolon;
                (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(7) shall not have access to any trade secrets or
            proprietary information which is of commercial value or
            competitive advantage to the private-sector organization from
            which such employee is detailed.''.

        (d) Organizational Conflicts of Interest.--Such section is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following:

        ``(i) Organizational Conflicts of Interest.--
                ``(1) In general.--A private-sector organization that
            temporarily details a member of its workforce to an element of
            the intelligence community or that accepts the temporary detail
            of a member of the intelligence community shall not be
            considered to have an organizational conflict of interest with
            the element of the intelligence community solely because of
            participation in the program established under this section.
                ``(2) Identification of conflicts of interest.--If the
            identification of an organizational conflict of interest arises
            based on the particular facts surrounding an individual's
            participation in the program established under this section and
            the nature of any contract, then the heads of intelligence
            community elements shall implement a system to avoid,
            neutralize, or mitigate any such organizational conflicts of
            interest.''.

        (e) Annual Reports.--
                (1) Definition of appropriate committees of congress.--In
            this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
            means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                    and
                        (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than 1
            year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually
            thereafter for 2 more years, the Director of National
            Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of
            Congress an annual report on--

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2503]]

                        (A) the implementation of the policies, processes,
                    and procedures developed pursuant to subsection (a) of
                    such section 5306 (50 U.S.C. 3334) and the
                    administration of such section;
                        (B) how the heads of the elements of the
                    intelligence community are using or plan to use the
                    authorities provided under such section; and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations for
                    legislative or administrative action to increase use of
                    the authorities provided under such section.
    SEC. 6507. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HOSTILE FOREIGN CYBER ACTORS.

        It is the sense of Congress that foreign ransomware organizations,
    and foreign affiliates associated with them, constitute hostile foreign
    cyber actors, that covered nations abet and benefit from the activities
    of these actors, and that such actors should be treated as hostile
    foreign cyber actors by the United States. Such actors include the
    following:
                (1) DarkSide.
                (2) Conti.
                (3) REvil.
                (4) BlackCat, also known as ``ALPHV''.
                (5) LockBit.
                (6) Rhysida, also known as ``Vice Society''.
                (7) Royal.
                (8) Phobos, also known as ``Eight'' and also known as
            ``Joanta''.
                (9) C10p.
                (10) Hackers associated with the SamSam ransomware
            campaigns.
                (11) Play.
                (12) BianLian.
                (13) Killnet.
                (14) Akira.
                (15) Ragnar Locker, also known as ``Dark Angels''.
                (16) Blacksuit.
                (17) INC.
                (18) Black Basta.
    SEC. 6508. DEEMING RANSOMWARE THREATS TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
                              AS NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE PRIORITY.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
            ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
                    Transportation, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
                    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
                    the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the
                    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and
                    the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the
                    Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland
                    Security, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
                    House of Representatives.
                (2) Critical infrastructure.--The term ``critical
            infrastructure'' has the meaning given such term in subsection
            (e)

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            of the Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001 (42
            U.S.C. 5195c(e)).

        (b) Sense of Congress That Ransomware Threats to Critical
    Infrastructure Should Be a National Intelligence Priority.--It is the
    sense of Congress that the Director of National Intelligence should deem
    ransomware threats to critical infrastructure a national intelligence
    priority as part of the National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
        (c) Report.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence
            shall, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau
            of Investigation, submit to the appropriate committees of
            Congress a report on the implications of the ransomware threat
            to United States national security.
                (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
            shall address the following:
                        (A) Identification of individuals, groups, and
                    entities who pose the most significant threat, including
                    attribution to individual ransomware attacks whenever
                    possible.
                        (B) Locations from which individuals, groups, and
                    entities conduct ransomware attacks.
                        (C) The infrastructure, tactics, and techniques
                    ransomware actors commonly use.
                        (D) Any relationships between the individuals,
                    groups, and entities that conduct ransomware attacks and
                    their governments or countries of origin that could
                    impede the ability to counter ransomware threats.
                (3) Form.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be
            submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
            annex.
    SEC. 6509. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> ENHANCING PUBLIC-PRIVATE SHARING
                              ON MANIPULATIVE ADVERSARY PRACTICES IN
                              CRITICAL MINERAL PROJECTS.

        (a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall,
    in consultation with the heads of such Federal agencies as the Director
    considers appropriate, develop a strategy to improve the sharing between
    the Federal Government and private entities of information and
    intelligence to mitigate the threat that foreign adversary illicit
    activities and tactics pose to United States persons in foreign
    jurisdictions on projects relating to energy generation and storage,
    including with respect to critical minerals inputs.
        (b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall cover--
                (1) how best to assemble and transmit information to United
            States persons--
                        (A) to protect against foreign adversary illicit
                    tactics and activities relating to critical mineral
                    projects abroad, including foreign adversary efforts to
                    undermine such United States projects abroad;
                        (B) to mitigate the risk that foreign adversary
                    government involvement in the ownership and control of
                    entities engaging in deceptive or illicit activities
                    targeting critical

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                    mineral supply chains pose to the interests of the
                    United States; and
                        (C) to inform on economic espionage and other
                    threats from foreign adversaries to the rights of owners
                    of intellectual property, including owners of patents,
                    trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and other
                    sensitive information, with respect to such property;
                    and
                (2) how best to receive information from United States
            persons on threats to United States interests in the critical
            mineral supply chains, resources, mines, and products, or other
            suspicious malicious activity.

        (c) Implementation Plan Required.--
                (1) Definition of appropriate committees of congress.--In
            this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
            means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
                    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and
                    the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
                    Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> In general.--Not later than 30 days
            after the date on which the Director completes developing the
            strategy pursuant to subsection (a), the Director shall submit
            to the appropriate committees of Congress, or provide such
            committees a briefing on, a plan for implementing the strategy,
            which shall include a description of risks, benefits,
            opportunities, and drawbacks.

      TITLE LXVI--SECURITY CLEARANCES AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
                                  IMPROVEMENTS

         Subtitle A--Security Clearances and Controlled Access Program
                                  Improvements

    SEC. 6601. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> SECURITY CLEARANCES HELD BY
                              CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES OF INTELLIGENCE
                              COMMUNITY.

        (a) Issuance of Guidelines and Instructions Required.--Section
    803(c) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a(c)) is
    amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
            semicolon;
                (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; and''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(5) issue guidelines and instructions to the heads of
            Federal agencies to ensure that any individual who was appointed
            by the President to a position in an element of the intelligence
            community but is no longer employed by the Federal Government
            shall maintain a security clearance only in accordance with
            Executive Order 12968 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note; relating to access
            to classified information), or successor order.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2506]]

        (b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3162a note.>> Submittal of Guidelines and
    Instructions to Congress Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
    Intelligence, or such other officer of the United States acting as the
    Security Executive Agent pursuant to subsection (a) of section 803 of
    the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a), shall submit to the
    congressional intelligence committees and the congressional defense
    committees the guidelines and instructions required by subsection (c)(5)
    of such section, as added by subsection (a) of this section.

        (c) Annual Report Required.--
                (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                        (A) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
                    ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                              (i) the congressional intelligence committees;
                              (ii) the congressional defense committees;
                              (iii) the Committee on Homeland Security and
                          Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
                              (iv) the Committee on Oversight and
                          Accountability of the House of Representatives.
                        (B) Covered former officer.--The term ``covered
                    former officer'' means an individual who meets the
                    following criteria:
                              (i) The individual--
                                        (I) has been appointed by the
                                    President to a position, including in an
                                    acting capacity, in the intelligence
                                    community that requires the advice and
                                    consent of the Senate; or
                                        (II) has performed in an acting
                                    capacity the functions and duties of a
                                    head of an element of the intelligence
                                    community.
                              (ii) The individual is not employed in a
                          position covered by any of sections 2104 through
                          2107 of title 5, United States Code.
                              (iii) The individual holds a security
                          clearance.
                (2) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> Requirement.--Not later than
            1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less
            frequently than annually until December 31, 2029, the Director
            of National Intelligence, or such other officer of the United
            States acting as the Security Executive Agent pursuant to
            section 803(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
            3162a(a)), shall submit to the appropriate committees of
            Congress an annual report on covered former officers.
                (3) Contents.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph
            (2) shall include the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of each individual who
                    was a covered former officer at any time during the
                    period covered by the report.
                        (B) For each individual listed in accordance with
                    subparagraph (A)--
                              (i) the position described in paragraph
                          (1)(b)(i) with respect to the covered former
                          officer;
                              (ii) the dates of service in such position;
                              (iii) a description of each subsequent
                          employment position, other than any such position
                          described in paragraph (1)(b)(ii), occupied by the
                          covered former officer while the covered former
                          officer held a security clearance; and

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                              (iv) the element of the United States
                          Government that authorized and adjudicated the
                          security clearance of the covered former officer.
    SEC. 6602. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NEW CONTROLLED
                              ACCESS PROGRAMS.

        (a) In General.--Section 501A of the National Security Act of 1947
    (50 U.S.C. 3091a) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
            (d) and (e), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

        ``(c) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Limitation on Spending.--Funds
    authorized to be appropriated for the National Intelligence Program may
    not be obligated or expended for any controlled access program, or a
    compartment or subcompartment therein, until the head of the element of
    the intelligence community responsible for the establishment of such
    program, compartment, or subcompartment, submits the notification
    required by subsection (b).''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3091a note.>> Applicability.--Subsection (c) of
    such section shall apply with respect to controlled access programs (as
    defined in such section), and compartments and subcompartments therein,
    that are established on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 6603. LIMITATION ON TRANSFERS FROM CONTROLLED ACCESS
                              PROGRAMS.

        Section 501A(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
    3091a(b)) is amended--
                (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Limitation on
            Establishment'' and inserting ``Limitations'';
                (2) by striking ``A head'' and inserting the following:
                ``(1) Establishment.--A head''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(2) Transfers.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Notice.>> Limitation.--Except as
                    provided in subparagraph (B), a head of an element of
                    the intelligence community may not transfer a capability
                    from a controlled access program, including from a
                    compartment or subcompartment therein to a compartment
                    or subcompartment of another controlled access program,
                    to a special access program (as defined in section
                    1152(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
                    Fiscal Year 1994 (50 U.S.C. 3348(g))), or to anything
                    else outside the controlled access program, until the
                    head submits to the appropriate congressional committees
                    and congressional leadership notice of the intent of the
                    head to make such transfer.
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exception.--The head
                    of an element of the intelligence community may make a
                    transfer described in subparagraph (A) without prior
                    congressional notification if the head determines that
                    doing so--
                              ``(i) is required to mitigate an urgent
                          counterintelligence issue; or
                              ``(ii) is necessary to maintain access in the
                          event of an organizational restructuring.''.

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    SEC. 6604. DATA WITH RESPECT TO TIMELINESS OF POLYGRAPH
                              EXAMINATIONS.

        Section 7702 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (50 U.S.C. 3352h) is amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
        ``(d) Data With Respect to Timeliness of Polygraph Examinations.--
                ``(1) In general.--With respect to each report on compliance
            with timeliness standards for rendering determinations of trust
            for personnel vetting prepared pursuant to subsection (b), the
            Director of National Intelligence shall make available to the
            congressional intelligence committees as soon as practicable
            anonymized raw data with respect to the timeliness of polygraph
            examinations used to prepare each such report in machine-
            readable format for each element of the intelligence community
            that collects such data.
                ``(2) Form and classification justification.--The data
            provided to the congressional intelligence committees under
            paragraph (1) may be modified to remove any personally
            identifying information, shall be submitted in unclassified form
            to the greatest extent possible, and shall contain a
            justification for the classification of any such data
            provided.''.

                       Subtitle B--Workforce Improvements

    SEC. 6611. ENABLING INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

        (a) In General.--The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001
    et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 113B the following new
    section:
    ``SEC. 113C. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3049b.>>  ENABLING INTELLIGENCE
                              COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

        ``(a) Provision of Goods or Services.--Subject to and in accordance
    with any guidance and requirements developed by the Director of National
    Intelligence, the head of an element of the intelligence community may
    provide goods or services to another element of the intelligence
    community without reimbursement or transfer of funds for hoteling
    initiatives for intelligence community employees and affiliates defined
    in any such guidance and requirements issued by the Director of National
    Intelligence.
        ``(b) Approval.--Prior to the provision of goods or services
    pursuant to subsection (a), the head of the element of the intelligence
    community providing such goods or services and the head of the element
    of the intelligence community receiving such goods or services shall
    approve such provision.
        ``(c) Hoteling Defined.--In this section, the term `hoteling' means
    an alternative work arrangement in which employees of one element of the
    intelligence community are authorized flexible work arrangements to work
    part of the time at one or more alternative worksite locations, as
    appropriately authorized.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the National
    Security Act of 1947 is amended by inserting after the item relating to
    section 113B the following:

    ``Sec. 113C. Enabling intelligence community integration.''.

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    SEC. 6612. APPOINTMENT OF SPOUSES OF CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.

        (a) In General.--Section 3330d of title 5, United States Code, is
    amended--
                (1) in the section heading, by striking ``military and
            Department of Defense civilian spouses'' and inserting
            ``military and Department of Defense, Department of State, and
            intelligence community spouses'';
                (2) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by redesignating the second paragraph (4)
                    (relating to a spouse of an employee of the Department
                    of Defense) as paragraph (7);
                        (B) by striking paragraph (5);
                        (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) (relating to the
                    spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the Armed
                    Forces) as paragraph (6);
                        (D) <<NOTE: Definitions.>>  by striking paragraph
                    (3) and inserting the following:
                ``(3) The term `covered spouse' means an individual who is
            married to an individual who--
                        ``(A)(i) is an employee of the Department of State
                    or an element of the intelligence community; or
                        ``(ii) is a member of the Armed Forces who is
                    assigned to an element of the intelligence community;
                    and
                        ``(B) is transferred in the interest of the
                    Government from one official station within the
                    applicable agency to another within the agency (that is
                    outside of normal commuting distance) for permanent
                    duty.
                ``(4) The term `intelligence community' has the meaning
            given the term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947
            (50 U.S.C. 3003).
                ``(5) The term `remote work' refers to a work flexibility
            arrangement under which an employee--
                        ``(A) is not expected to physically report to the
                    location from which the employee would otherwise work,
                    considering the position of the employee; and
                        ``(B) performs the duties and responsibilities of
                    such employee's position, and other authorized
                    activities, from an approved worksite--
                              ``(i) other than the location from which the
                          employee would otherwise work;
                              ``(ii) that may be inside or outside the local
                          commuting area of the location from which the
                          employee would otherwise work; and
                              ``(iii) that is typically the residence of the
                          employee.''; and
                        (E) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(8) The term `telework' has the meaning given the term in
            section 6501.''; and
                (3) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' at the end;
                        (B) in the first paragraph (3) (relating to a spouse
                    of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty), by
                    striking the period at the end and inserting a
                    semicolon;
                        (C) by redesignating the second paragraph (3)
                    (relating to a spouse of an employee of the Department
                    of Defense) as paragraph (4);

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                        (D) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated--
                              (i) by inserting ``, including to a position
                          in which the spouse will engage in remote work''
                          after ``Department of Defense''; and
                              (ii) by striking the period at the end and
                          inserting ``; or''; and
                        (E) by adding at the end the following:
                ``(5) a covered spouse to a position in which the covered
            spouse will engage in remote work.''.

        (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for
    subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, <<NOTE: 5 USC prec. 3301.>>
    United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section
    3330d and inserting the following:

    ``3330d. Appointment of military and Department of Defense, Department
               of State, and intelligence community civilian spouses.''.

        (c) Report.--
                (1) Definition of appropriate committees of congress.--In
            this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
            means--
                        (A) the congressional intelligence committees;
                        (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
                    Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                        (C) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
                    on Oversight and Accountability, and the Committee on
                    Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
                (2) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
            Intelligence, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of
            Defense shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of
            Congress a report detailing the use of the authority provided
            pursuant to the amendments made by subsection (a) and the
            impacts on recruitment, retention, and job opportunities created
            by such amendments.

        (d) <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330d note.>>  Rule of Construction.--Nothing in
    this section or an amendment made by this section shall be construed to
    revoke or diminish any right of an individual provided by title 5,
    United States Code.

        (e) <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330d note.>>  Sunset and Snapback.--On the date
    that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act--
                (1) section 3330d of title 5, United States Code, as amended
            by subsection (a), is amended to read as it read on the day
            before the date of the enactment of this Act; and
                (2) the item for such section in the table of sections for
            subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, as
            amended by subsection (b), <<NOTE: 5 USC prec. 3301.>>  is
            amended to read as it read on the day before the date of the
            enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 6613. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  PLAN FOR STAFFING THE
                              INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION POSITIONS OF THE
                              CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.

        (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
    shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a plan for
    ensuring that the Directorate of Operations of the Agency has staffed
    every civilian full-time equivalent position authorized for that
    Directorate under the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2024 (division G of Public Law 118-31).

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        (b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the
    following:
                (1) <<NOTE: Timelines.>>  Specific benchmarks and timelines
            for accomplishing the goal described in such subsection by
            September 30, 2025.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of the appropriate
            balance of staffing between the Directorate of Operations and
            the Directorate of Analysis consistent with the responsibilities
            of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency under section
            104A(d) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
            3036(d)).
    SEC. 6614. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods.>>  CONGRESSIONAL
                              NOTIFICATIONS AND SUMMARIES OF
                              MISCONDUCT REGARDING EMPLOYEES WITHIN
                              THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.

        (a) Annual Reports for Calendar Years 2024, 2025, and 2026.--Not
    later than 60 days after the end of calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026,
    the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional
    intelligence committees a report on civilian employees in the
    intelligence community placed on administrative leave pending possible
    adverse personnel action during that calendar year.
        (b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, for
    the calendar year covered by the report, the following:
                (1) The total number of employees who were placed on
            administrative leave pending possible adverse personnel action,
            disaggregated by intelligence community element and pay grade.
                (2) The number of employees placed on paid administrative
            leave pending possible adverse personnel action.
                (3) The number of employees placed on administrative leave
            pending possible adverse personnel action whose leave has
            exceeded 365 days, disaggregated by paid and unpaid status.

        (c) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334u.>>  Notification of Referral to Department
    of Justice.--If a referral is made to the Department of Justice from any
    element of the intelligence community regarding an allegation of
    misconduct against a civilian employee of the intelligence community,
    the head of the element of the intelligence community that employs the
    covered employee shall notify the congressional intelligence committees
    of the referral not later than 10 days after the date on which such
    referral is made.
    SEC. 6615. MODIFICATION TO WAIVER FOR POST-SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
                              RESTRICTIONS.

        (a) In General.--Section 304(a)(2) of the National Security Act of
    1947 (50 U.S.C. 3073a(a)(2)) is amended--
                (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
                        ``(A) Authority to grant waivers.--The applicable
                    head of an intelligence community element may waive a
                    restriction in paragraph (1) with respect to an employee
                    or former employee who is subject to that restriction
                    only after--
                              ``(i) the employee or former employee submits
                          to the applicable head of the intelligence
                          community element a written application for such
                          waiver in such form and manner as the applicable
                          head of the intelligence community element
                          determines appropriate; and
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  the
                          applicable head of the element of the intelligence
                          community determines that granting such

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                          waiver will not harm the national security
                          interests of the United States.'';
                (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``Director'' and
            inserting ``applicable head of the intelligence community
            element'';
                (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Director'' each place
            it appears and inserting ``applicable head of the intelligence
            community element''; and
                (4) by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
                        ``(E) <<NOTE: Time period. Notification.>>
                    Reporting to congress.--On a quarterly basis, the head
                    of each element of the intelligence community shall
                    submit to the congressional intelligence committees and
                    the congressional defense committees for Department of
                    Defense elements of the intelligence community, a
                    written notification of each waiver or revocation that
                    shall include the following:
                              ``(i) With respect to a waiver issued to an
                          employee or former employee--
                                        ``(I) the covered intelligence
                                    position held or formerly held by the
                                    employee or former employee; and
                                        ``(II) a brief description of the
                                    covered post-service employment,
                                    including the employer and the recipient
                                    of the representation, advice, or
                                    services.
                              ``(ii) With respect to a revocation of a
                          waiver issued to an employee or former employee--
                                        ``(I) the details of the waiver,
                                    including any renewals of such waiver,
                                    and the dates of such waiver and
                                    renewals; and
                                        ``(II) the specific reasons why the
                                    applicable head of the intelligence
                                    community element determined that such
                                    revocation is warranted.''.

        (b) Written Advisory Opinions With Respect to Post-service
    Employment Restrictions.--Section 304(d) of the National Security Act of
    1947 (50 U.S.C. 3073a(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following
    new paragraph:
                ``(4) Written advisory opinions.--Upon request from a
            current employee who occupies a covered intelligence position or
            a former employee who previously occupied a covered intelligence
            position, the applicable head of the element of the intelligence
            community concerned may provide a written advisory opinion to
            such current or former employee regarding whether a proposed
            employment, representation, or provision of advice or services
            constitutes covered post-service employment as defined in
            subsection (g).''.

        (c) Covered Post-service Employment.--Section 304(g)(2) of the
    National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3073a(g)(2)) is amended by
    striking ``relating to national security, intelligence, the military, or
    internal security to, the government of a foreign country or any
    company, entity, or other person whose activities are directly or
    indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized, in
    whole or in major part, by any government of a foreign country'' and
    inserting ``to the government of a foreign country or any company,
    entity, or other person whose activities are directly or indirectly
    supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized, in whole or
    in major part, by any government of a foreign country

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    if such employment, representation, or provision of advice or services
    relates to national security, intelligence, the military, or internal
    security''.
        (d) Conforming Amendments.--Section 304(a)(1) of the National
    Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3073a(a)(1)) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (2)(A)(i)''
            and inserting ``paragraph (2)(A)''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph
            (2)(A)(ii)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)(A)''.
    SEC. 6616. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>>  INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
                              RECRUITMENT FOR CERTAIN SECURITY-CLEARED
                              SEPARATING MILITARY MEMBERS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Strategy.>>  In General.--The Intelligence Community
    Chief Human Capital Officer shall, not later than 90 days after the date
    of the enactment of this Act, develop a human resources strategy for
    enhancing the recruitment into the intelligence community of covered
    military members.

        (b) Contents.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall
    address--
                (1) a requirement for each intelligence community element to
            facilitate job applications for qualified covered military
            members on each element's job application portal, on USA Jobs,
            or other appropriate hiring platform;
                (2) <<NOTE: Waivers.>>  additional authorities or policy
            waivers required to overcome identified barriers to enhancing
            the recruitment into the intelligence community of covered
            military members to include those military members with
            technical training and experience in lieu of a bachelor's
            degree; and
                (3) in consultation with the military departments, the
            development of best practices for matching job applications from
            among covered military members who have transferable qualifying
            backgrounds, skills, or expertise to relevant intelligence
            occupational specialties within the Federal civilian
            intelligence community workforce, including coordinating
            intelligence community recruiting events and hiring blitzes.

        (c) Briefing and Implementation Plan.--Not later than 30 days after
    the development of the strategy under subsection (a), the Intelligence
    Community Chief Human Capital Officer shall provide to the congressional
    intelligence committees a briefing regarding the strategy developed
    under subsection (a), including a plan for how each element of the
    intelligence community intends to implement such strategy.
        (d) Covered Military Member Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``covered military member'' means any member of the Armed Forces
    transitioning out of service in the Armed Forces who holds a current
    top-secret security clearance.
    SEC. 6617. STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
                              RECRUITMENT EFFORTS IN THE UNITED STATES
                              TERRITORIES.

        (a) In General.--The Director of National Intelligence, acting
    through the Intelligence Community Chief Human Capital Officer, shall,
    in coordination with the human capital offices of such elements of the
    intelligence community as determined appropriate, develop an
    intelligence community-wide strategy to strengthen efforts to recruit
    qualified individuals residing in the United States territories.

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        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Implementation plan.>>  Briefing
    Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
    this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, acting through the
    Intelligence Community Chief Human Capital Officer, shall provide to the
    congressional intelligence committees a briefing with respect to the
    strategy developed under subsection (a), including with respect to a
    plan for the implementation of such strategy.

        (c) United States Territories Defined.--In this section, the term
    ``United States territories'' means Puerto Rico, the United States
    Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
    and American Samoa.
    SEC. 6618. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 461.>>  PILOT PROGRAM ON
                              ESTABLISHING A GEOSPATIAL WORKFORCE
                              DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

        (a) Pilot Program Required.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  In general.--The Secretary of
            Defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess the
            feasibility and advisability of establishing a program to
            develop a skilled workforce in geospatial technologies,
            methodologies, and capabilities to support the defense
            intelligence requirements of the Department of Defense.
                (2) Designation.--The pilot program carried out pursuant to
            paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Geospatial Workforce Pilot
            Program'' (in this section referred to as the ``Pilot
            Program'').

        (b) Goals.--In carrying out the Pilot Program, the Secretary shall
    seek--
                (1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  to assess the demand for
            geospatial technology skills in both military and civilian
            sectors in proximity to facilities of the National Geospatial-
            Intelligence Agency in the United States;
                (2) to expand, align, and accelerate the education,
            training, and certification of a geospatial workforce;
                (3) to support a global research hub for geospatial science
            and technology;
                (4) to foster partnerships with secondary and postsecondary
            educational institutions, industry leaders, and local
            governments to support the workforce development;
                (5) to increase employment opportunities and economic growth
            in regions that are in proximity to National Geospatial-
            Intelligence Agency locations in the United States through
            enhanced geospatial capabilities; and
                (6) to support Department of Defense operations and
            infrastructure with a skilled geospatial workforce.

        (c) Location.--
                (1) In general.--In selecting a location for the pilot
            program required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
            prioritize a location--
                        (A) where the Secretary can partner with an eligible
                    institution of higher education that--
                              (i) conducts research;
                              (ii) is in close proximity to National
                          Geospatial-Intelligence Agency facilities outside
                          of the National Capital Region;
                              (iii) offers programs of education in
                          geospatial or related matters; and

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                              (iv) has a demonstrated ability to build the
                          professional workforce, by impacting kindergarten
                          through college learning and beyond, as
                          demonstrated by an educational partnership
                          agreement and a collaborative research and
                          development agreement with the National
                          Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;
                        (B) that has a significant presence of Department of
                    Defense installations or related activities; and
                        (C) that demonstrates a strong potential to recruit
                    from a broad spectrum of academic candidates for growth
                    in geospatial technology sectors;
                (2) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  Eligible institutions of higher
            education.--For purposes of the Pilot Program, an eligible
            institution of higher education is an institution of higher
            education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act
            of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that--
                        (A) is an institution of higher education described
                    in paragraph (1)(A);
                        (B) has a demonstrated capacity for research and
                    development in geospatial technologies; and
                        (C) engages in partnerships with local schools and
                    community organizations to promote geospatial education
                    at all levels.

        (d) Implementation.--In carrying out the Pilot Program, the
    Secretary shall--
                (1) collaborate with local and regional educational
            institutions, including public research institutions, to develop
            curriculum and training modules tailored to geospatial
            technology skills;
                (2) engage with industry partners to ensure the training
            meets current and future workforce demands;
                (3) provide funding and resources for training facilities,
            instructors, and materials;
                (4) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>>  monitor and evaluate the
            effectiveness of the training programs and make necessary
            adjustments to improve outcomes; and
                (5) ensure, in carrying out the pilot program under
            subsection (a), the Department's activities do not detract from,
            interfere with, or otherwise hinder the efforts carried out by
            Geomatics Emerging Scientist Consortium for Education, Research,
            and Capabilities Enhancement (GEO-ESCON), or any successor
            program.

        (e) Citizenship Requirement.--The Secretary shall ensure that
    participation in the Pilot Program is limited to citizens of the United
    States.
        (f) Termination.--The requirement to carry out a pilot program under
    subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2030.
        (g) Reports.--
                (1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after the date
            of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
            congressional intelligence committees and the congressional
            defense committees a report on the establishment of the Pilot
            Program.
                (2) Annual report.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  Requirement.--Not later
                    than one year after the date of the commencement of the
                    Pilot Program, and not less frequently than once each
                    year thereafter through

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                    fiscal year 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the
                    congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on
                    Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed
                    Services of the House of Representatives an annual
                    report on the Pilot Program.
                        (B) Elements.--Each report submitted pursuant to
                    subparagraph (A) shall include, for the period covered
                    by the report, the following with respect to the goals
                    described in subsection (b):
                              (i) <<NOTE: Assessment.>>  An assessment of
                          the demand for geospatial technology skills.
                              (ii) The progress in developing and
                          implementing the Pilot Program.
                              (iii) Employment outcomes and economic impact.
                              (iv) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>
                          Recommendations for expanding or modifying the
                          Pilot Program.

                           TITLE LXVII--WHISTLEBLOWERS

    SEC. 6701. IMPROVEMENTS TO URGENT CONCERNS SUBMITTED TO INSPECTORS
                              GENERAL OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.

        (a) Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.--Section
    103H(k)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(k)(5))
    is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(i)'' before ``An employee of'';
                        (B) by inserting ``in writing'' before ``to the
                    Inspector General''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(ii) The Inspector General shall--
                ``(I) provide reasonable support necessary to ensure that an
            employee can report a complaint or information under this
            subparagraph in writing; and
                ``(II) <<NOTE: Records.>>  if such submission is not
            feasible, create a written record of the employee's verbal
            complaint or information and treat such written record as a
            written submission.'';
                (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
            following:

        ``(B)(i) <<NOTE: Determination. Notice.>>  In accordance with clause
    (ii), the Inspector General shall determine whether a complaint or
    information reported under subparagraph (A) appears credible. Upon
    making such a determination, the Inspector General shall transmit to the
    Director a notice of that determination, together with the complaint or
    information.

        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  The Inspector General shall make the
    determination under clause (i) with respect to a complaint or
    information under subparagraph (A) by not later than the end of the 14-
    calendar-day period beginning on the date on which the employee who
    reported the complaint or information confirms to the Inspector General
    the intent of the employee to report to Congress that complaint or
    information.''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(J) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  In this paragraph, the term `employee'
    includes a former employee, if the complaint or information reported
    under subparagraph (A) arises from or relates to the period during which
    the former employee was an employee.''.

    [[Page 138 STAT. 2517]]

        (b) Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency.--Section
    17(d)(5) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C.
    3517(d)(5)) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                        (A) by inserting ``(i)'' before ``An employee of'';
                        (B) by inserting ``in writing'' before ``to the
                    Inspector General''; and
                        (C) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(ii) The Inspector General shall--
                ``(I) provide reasonable support necessary to ensure that an
            employee can report a complaint or information under this
            subparagraph in writing; and
                ``(II) <<NOTE: Records.>>  if such submission is not
            feasible, create a written record of the employee's verbal
            complaint or information and treat such written record as a
            written submission.'';
                (2) in subparagraph (B)--
                        (A) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);
                        (B) by striking clause (i) and inserting the
                    following:

        ``(i) <<NOTE: Determination. Notice.>>  In accordance with clause
    (ii), the Inspector General shall determine whether a complaint or
    information reported under subparagraph (A) appears credible. Upon
    making such a determination, the Inspector General shall transmit to the
    Director a notice of that determination, together with the complaint or
    information.

        ``(ii) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  The Inspector General shall make the
    determination under clause (i) with respect to a complaint or
    information under subparagraph (A) by not later than the end of the 14-
    calendar-day period beginning on the date on which the employee who
    reported the complaint or information confirms to the Inspector General
    the intent of the employee to report to Congress that complaint or
    information.''; and
                        (C) in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by striking
                    ``paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)'';
                    and
                (3) in subparagraph (G)(i), by adding at the end the
            following:
                ``(III) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  The term `employee' includes
            a former employee or former contractor, if the complaint or
            information reported under subparagraph (A) arises from or
            relates to the period during which the former employee or former
            contractor was an employee or contractor, as the case may be.''.

        (c) Inspectors General of Other Elements of the Intelligence
    Community.--Section 416 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  Employee.--The term `employee'
            includes a former employee or former contractor, if the
            complaint or information reported pursuant to this section
            arises from or relates to the period during which the former
            employee or former contractor was an employee or contractor, as
            the case may be.'';
                (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
                        (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``;
                    support for written submission''; after ``made'';
                        (B) by inserting ``in writing'' after ``may report
                    the complaint or information'' each place it appears;
                        (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``in writing''
                    after ``such complaint or information''; and
                        (D) by adding at the end the following:

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                        ``(E) Support for written submission.--The Inspector
                    General shall--
                              ``(i) provide reasonable support necessary to
                          ensure that an employee can submit a complaint or
                          information under this paragraph in writing; and
                              ``(ii) <<NOTE: Records.>>  if such submission
                          is not feasible, shall create a written record of
                          the employee's verbal complaint or information and
                          treat such written record as a written
                          submission.''; and
                (3) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
                    and
                        (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
                    following:
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination. Notice.>>  Credibility.--In
            accordance with paragraph (2), the Inspector General shall
            determine whether a complaint or information reported under
            subsection (b) appears credible. Upon making such a
            determination, the Inspector General shall transmit to the head
            of the establishment notice of that determination, together with
            the complaint or information.
                ``(2) Deadline for compliance.--The Inspector General shall
            make the determination under paragraph (1) with respect to a
            complaint or information reported under subsection (b) not later
            than the end of the 14-calendar-day period beginning on the date
            on which the employee who reported the complaint or information
            confirms to the Inspector General the intent of the employee to
            report to Congress that complaint or information.''.
    SEC. 6702. <<NOTE: Classified information.>>  PROTECTION FOR
                              INDIVIDUALS MAKING AUTHORIZED
                              DISCLOSURES TO INSPECTORS GENERAL OF
                              ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.

        (a) Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.--Section
    103H(g)(3) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(g)(3))
    is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
            (i) and (ii), respectively;
                (2) by striking ``The Inspector General is authorized'' and
            inserting ``(A) The Inspector General is authorized''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(B)(i) An individual may disclose classified information to the
    Inspector General in accordance with the applicable security standards
    and procedures established under section 102A or 803 of this Act,
    chapter 12 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2161 et seq.),
    Executive Order 13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note; relating to Classified
    National Security Information), or any applicable provision of law.
        ``(ii) A disclosure under clause (i) of classified information made
    by an individual without appropriate clearance or authority to access
    such classified information at the time of the disclosure, but that is
    otherwise made in accordance with applicable security standards and
    procedures, shall be treated as an authorized disclosure that does not
    violate a covered provision.
        ``(iii) Nothing in clause (ii) may be construed to limit or modify
    the obligation of an individual to appropriately store, handle, or
    disseminate classified information in accordance with applicable

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    security guidance and procedures, including with respect to the removal
    or retention of classified information.
        ``(iv) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  In this subparagraph, the term
    `covered provision' means--
                ``(I) any otherwise applicable nondisclosure agreement;
                ``(II) any otherwise applicable regulation or order issued
            under the authority of chapter 18 of the Atomic Energy Act of
            1954 (42 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) or Executive Order 13526;
                ``(III) section 798 of title 18, United States Code; or
                ``(IV) any other provision of law with respect to the
            unauthorized disclosure of national security information.''.

        (b) Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency.--Section
    17(e)(3) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C.
    3517(e)(3)) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
            (i) and (ii), respectively;
                (2) by striking ``The Inspector General is authorized'' and
            inserting ``(A) The Inspector General is authorized''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(B)(i) An individual may disclose classified information to the
    Inspector General in accordance with the applicable security standards
    and procedures established under section 102A or 803 of the National
    Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024, 3162a), chapter 12 of the Atomic
    Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2161 et seq.), Executive Order 13526 (50
    U.S.C. 3161 note; relating to Classified National Security Information),
    or any applicable provision of law.
        ``(ii) A disclosure under clause (i) of classified information made
    by an individual without appropriate clearance or authority to access
    such classified information at the time of the disclosure, but that is
    otherwise made in accordance with applicable security standards and
    procedures, shall be treated as an authorized disclosure that does not
    violate a covered provision.
        ``(iii) Nothing in clause (ii) may be construed to limit or modify
    the obligation of an individual to appropriately store, handle, or
    disseminate classified information in accordance with applicable
    security guidance and procedures, including with respect to the removal
    or retention of classified information.
        ``(iv) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  In this subparagraph, the term
    `covered provision' means--
                ``(I) any otherwise applicable nondisclosure agreement;
                ``(II) any otherwise applicable regulation or order issued
            under the authority of chapter 18 of the Atomic Energy Act of
            1954 (42 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) or Executive Order 13526;
                ``(III) section 798 of title 18, United States Code; or
                ``(IV) any other provision of law with respect to the
            unauthorized disclosure of national security information.''.

        (c) Other Inspectors General of Elements of the Intelligence
    Community.--Section 416 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by
    section 6701, is further amended--
                (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
                ``(4) <<NOTE: Definition.>>  Intelligence community.--The
            term `intelligence community' has the meaning given such term in
            section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
            3003).''; and
                (2) by adding at the end the following:

        ``(i) Protection for Individuals Making Authorized Disclosures.--
                ``(1) Disclosure.--An individual may disclose classified
            information to an Inspector General of an element of the
            intelligence community in accordance with the applicable
            security

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            standards and procedures established under section 102A or 803
            of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024, 3162a),
            chapter 12 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2161 et
            seq.), Executive Order 13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note; relating to
            Classified National Security Information), or any applicable
            provision of law.
                ``(2) Disclosure without clearance or authority.--
                        ``(A) Treatment.--A disclosure under paragraph (1)
                    of classified information made by an individual without
                    appropriate clearance or authority to access such
                    classified information at the time of the disclosure,
                    but that is otherwise made in accordance with applicable
                    security standards and procedures, shall be treated as
                    an authorized disclosure that does not violate a covered
                    provision.
                        ``(B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in subparagraph
                    (A) may be construed to limit or modify the obligation
                    of an individual to appropriately store, handle, or
                    disseminate classified information in accordance with
                    applicable security guidance and procedures, including
                    with respect to the removal or retention of classified
                    information.
                        ``(C) Covered provision defined.--In this paragraph,
                    the term `covered provision' means--
                              ``(i) any otherwise applicable nondisclosure
                          agreement;
                              ``(ii) any otherwise applicable regulation or
                          order issued under the authority of chapter 18 of
                          the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2271 et
                          seq.) or Executive Order 13526;
                              ``(iii) section 798 of title 18; or
                              ``(iv) any other provision of law with respect
                          to the unauthorized disclosure of national
                          security information.''.
    SEC. 6703. CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN INSPECTORS
                              GENERAL TO RECEIVE PROTECTED
                              DISCLOSURES.

        Section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3234)
    is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or covered
            intelligence community element'' after ``the appropriate
            inspector general of the employing agency''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by inserting ``or covered
            intelligence community element'' after ``the appropriate
            inspector general of the employing or contracting agency''.

                 TITLE LXVIII--UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA

    SEC. 6801. COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES REVIEW OF ALL-
                              DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``congressional defense
    committees'', ``congressional leadership'', and ``unidentified anomalous
    phenomena'' have the meanings given such terms in section 1683(n) of the
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C.
    3373(n)).

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        (b) Review Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States
    shall conduct a review of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (in
    this section referred to as the ``Office'').
        (c) Elements.--The review conducted pursuant to subsection (b) shall
    include the following:
                (1) A review of the implementation by the Office of the
            duties and requirements of the Office under section 1683 of the
            National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50
            U.S.C. 3373), such as the process for operational unidentified
            anomalous phenomena reporting and coordination with the
            Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and other
            departments and agencies of the Federal Government and non-
            Government entities.
                (2) A review of such other matters relating to the
            activities of the Office that pertain to unidentified anomalous
            phenomena as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.

        (d) <<NOTE: Timeframe.>>  Report.--Following the review required by
    subsection (b), in a timeframe mutually agreed upon by the congressional
    intelligence committees, the congressional defense committees,
    congressional leadership, and the Comptroller General, the Comptroller
    General shall submit to such committees and congressional leadership a
    report on the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to the
    review conducted under subsection (b).
    SEC. 6802. SUNSET OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AUDITS OF
                              UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA
                              HISTORICAL RECORD REPORT.

        Section 6803 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
    2023 (50 U.S.C. 3373 note) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``until the date that
            is 90 days after the delivery of the final volume of the
            Historical Record Report'' after ``quarterly basis''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``until the date that is
            180 days after the delivery of the final volume of the
            Historical Record Report'' after ``semiannually thereafter''.

                            TITLE LXIX--OTHER MATTERS

    SEC. 6901. MODIFICATION AND REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) Briefing on Iranian Expenditures Supporting Foreign Military and
    Terrorist Activities.--Section 6705(a)(1) of the Damon Paul Nelson and
    Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years
    2018, 2019, and 2020 (22 U.S.C. 9412(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``,
    and not less frequently than once each year thereafter provide a
    briefing to Congress,''.
        (b) Briefing on Review of Intelligence Community Analytic
    Production.--Section 1019(c) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
    Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3364(c)) is amended by striking
    ``December 1'' and inserting ``February 1''.
        (c) Repeal of Report on Oversight of Foreign Influence in
    Academia.--Section 5713 of the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young
    Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and
    2020 (50 U.S.C. 3369b) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)--
                        (A) by striking ``report'' and inserting
                    ``briefing''; and

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                        (B) by striking ``submit'' and inserting
                    ``provide''; and
                (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``report'' and inserting
            ``briefing''.

        (d) Repeal of Report on Foreign Investment Risks.--Section 6716 of
    the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (50 U.S.C.
    3370a) is repealed.
        (e) Repeal of Report on Intelligence Community Loan Repayment
    Programs.--Section 6725(c) of the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young
    Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and
    2020 (50 U.S.C. 3334g(c)) is repealed.
        (f) Repeal of Report on Data Collection on Attrition in Intelligence
    Community.--Section 306(c) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2021 (50 U.S.C. 3334h(c)) is repealed.
    SEC. 6902. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

        (a) National Security Act of 1947.--The National Security Act of
    1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended as follows:
                (1) In section 102A(f)(8), <<NOTE: 50 USC 3024.>>  by
            striking ``withing'' and inserting ``within''.
                (2) In section 103H(k)(6), <<NOTE: 50 USC 3033.>>  by
            striking ``involves'' and inserting ``involve''.
                (3) In section 1102A(c)(1)(B)(ii), <<NOTE: 50 USC 3232a.>>
            by striking the period and inserting a semicolon.
                (4) In section 1104-- <<NOTE: 50 USC 3234.>>
                        (A) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking
                    ``subsections (a)(1), (d), and (g) of section 8H of the
                    Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)'' and
                    inserting ``subsections (b)(1), (e), and (h) of section
                    416 of title 5, United States Code''; and
                        (B) in subsection (c)(1)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking the
                          period and inserting a semicolon; and
                              (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking
                          ``subsections (a)(1), (d), and (g) of section 8H
                          of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
                          App.)'' and inserting ``subsections (b)(1), (e),
                          and (h) of section 416 of title 5, United States
                          Code''.
                (5) In section 1114(a), <<NOTE: 50 USC 3244.>>  by inserting
            ``the'' before ``Office of the Director''.

        (b) National Security Agency Act of 1959.--Section 16(d)(3)(C) of
    the National Security Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 3614(d)(3)(C)) is
    amended by striking ``an program'' and inserting ``a program''.
        (c) Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.--The
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division G of
    Public Law 118-31) is amended--
                (1) in section 7102(a), <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 1021.>>  by
            striking ``section 101'' and inserting ``section 7101''; and
                (2) in section 7103(b), <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 1022.>>  by
            striking ``section 102(a)'' and inserting ``section 7102(a)''.

        (d) Requirements Relating to Construction of Facilities to Be Used
    Primarily by Intelligence Community.--Section 602(a) of the Intelligence
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (50 U.S.C. 3304(a)) is amended--

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                (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$6,000,000'' and
            inserting ``$9,000,000''; and
                (2) in paragraph (2)--
                        (A) by striking ``$2,000,000'' each place it appears
                    and inserting ``$4,000,000''; and
                        (B) by striking ``$6,000,000'' and inserting
                    ``$9,000,000''.

        (e) Copyright Protection for Civilian Faculty of Certain Accredited
    Institutions.--Section 105 of title 17, United States Code, is amended
    to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 105. Subject matter of copyright: United States Government
                    works

        ``(a) In General.--Copyright protection under this title is not
    available for any work of the United States Government, but the United
    States Government is not precluded from receiving and holding copyrights
    transferred to it by assignment, bequest, or otherwise.
        ``(b) Copyright Protection of Certain Works.--Subject to subsection
    (c), the covered author of a covered work owns the copyright to that
    covered work.
        ``(c) Use by Federal Government.--
                ``(1) Secretary of defense authority.--With respect to a
            covered author who produces a covered work in the course of
            employment at a covered institution described in subparagraphs
            (A) through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L) of
            such subsection when the Coast Guard is operating as a service
            in the Navy, the Secretary of Defense may direct the covered
            author to provide the Federal Government with an irrevocable,
            royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive license to reproduce,
            distribute, perform, or display such covered work for purposes
            of the United States Government.
                ``(2) Secretary of the department in which the coast guard
            is operating when it is not operating as a service in the navy
            authority.--With respect to a covered author who produces a
            covered work in the course of employment at the covered
            institution described in subsection (d)(2)(L), the Secretary of
            the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is
            not operating as a service in the Navy may direct the covered
            author to provide the Federal Government with an irrevocable,
            royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive license to reproduce,
            distribute, perform, or display such covered work for purposes
            of the United States Government.
                ``(3) Director of national intelligence authority.--With
            respect to a covered author who produces a covered work in the
            course of employment at the covered institution described in
            subsection (d)(2)(M), the Director of National Intelligence may
            direct the covered author to provide the Federal Government with
            an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive license to
            reproduce, distribute, perform, or display such covered work for
            purposes of the United States Government.
                ``(4) Secretary of transportation authority.--With respect
            to a covered author who produces a covered work in the course of
            employment at the covered institution described in subsection
            (d)(2)(N), the Secretary of Transportation may direct the
            covered author to provide the Federal Government with an
            irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive

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            license to reproduce, distribute, perform, or display such
            covered work for purposes of the United States Government.

        ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
                ``(1) Covered author.--The term `covered author' means a
            civilian member of the faculty of a covered institution.
                ``(2) Covered institution.--The term `covered institution'
            means the following:
                        ``(A) National Defense University.
                        ``(B) United States Military Academy.
                        ``(C) Army War College.
                        ``(D) United States Army Command and General Staff
                    College.
                        ``(E) United States Naval Academy.
                        ``(F) Naval War College.
                        ``(G) Naval Postgraduate School.
                        ``(H) Marine Corps University.
                        ``(I) United States Air Force Academy.
                        ``(J) Air University.
                        ``(K) Defense Language Institute.
                        ``(L) United States Coast Guard Academy.
                        ``(M) National Intelligence University.
                        ``(N) United States Merchant Marine Academy.
                ``(3) Covered work.--The term `covered work' 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.''.

        (f) <<NOTE: Applicability. 17 USC 105 note.>>  Coordination With
    Other Amendments Made by This Division.--For purposes of applying
    amendments made by provisions of this division 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 division.

     DIVISION G-- <<NOTE: Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal
    Year 2025.>> DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
    SEC. 7001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

        (a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the ``Department of
    State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''.
        (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this division is
    as follows:

    Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 7002. Definitions.

                          TITLE LXXI--WORKFORCE MATTERS

    Sec. 7101. Competitive local compensation plan.
    Sec. 7102. Strategy for targeted recruitment of civil servants.
    Sec. 7103. Electronic medical records.
    Sec. 7104. Portability of professional licenses.
    Sec. 7105. Expanding opportunities for Department-paid student
               internship program.
    Sec. 7106. Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention.
    Sec. 7107. Assignment process modernization.
    Sec. 7108. Report on modifying consular tour and first tours
               requirements.
    Sec. 7109. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign
               Service.
    Sec. 7110. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and
               telephone service contracts for members of the Foreign
               Service.

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    Sec. 7111. Needs-based childcare subsidies enrollment period.
    Sec. 7112. Comptroller General report on Department traveler experience.
    Sec. 7113. Semiannual report on global footprint.
    Sec. 7114. Report on former Federal employees advising foreign
               governments.
    Sec. 7115. Authority to pay for or reimburse for certain security
               services.

                    TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

    Sec. 7201. State-of-the-art building facilities.
    Sec. 7202. Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts.
    Sec. 7203. Periodic Inspector General reviews of chiefs of mission.
    Sec. 7204. Special Envoy for Sudan.
    Sec. 7205. Special Envoy for Belarus.
    Sec. 7206. National Museum of American Diplomacy.
    Sec. 7207. Overseas buildings due diligence.
    Sec. 7208. Restrictions on the use of funds for solar panels.
    Sec. 7209. Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service inquiries
               and Congressional Budget Office inquiries.
    Sec. 7210. Expedited opening of diplomatic missions.
    Sec. 7211. Report on United States Consulate in Chengdu, People's
               Republic of China.
    Sec. 7212. Personnel reporting.
    Sec. 7213. Support co-location with allied partner nations.
    Sec. 7214. Streamline qualification of construction contract bidders.
    Sec. 7215. Continuation of rest and recuperation and overseas operations
               leave.
    Sec. 7216. Overseas crisis response system and strategy.

             TITLE LXXIII--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY

    Sec. 7301. Realigning the Regional Technology Officer Program.
    Sec. 7302. Measures to protect Department devices from the proliferation
               and use of foreign commercial spyware.
    Sec. 7303. Report on cloud computing in Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Sec. 7304. Information technology pilot projects.
    Sec. 7305. Leveraging approved technology for administrative
               efficiencies.

                          TITLE LXXIV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

    Sec. 7401. United States Agency for Global Media.
    Sec. 7402. Extension of authorizations to support United States
               participation in international fairs and expos.
    Sec. 7403. Research and scholar exchange partnerships.

              TITLE LXXV--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS

    Sec. 7501. Human trafficking authority.
    Sec. 7502. Congressional notification for Serious Security Incidents.
    Sec. 7503. Notifications regarding security decisions at diplomatic
               posts.
    Sec. 7504. Security clearance suspension pay flexibilities.
    Sec. 7505. Modification to notification requirement for security
               clearance suspensions and revocations.
    Sec. 7506. Passport automation modernization.
    Sec. 7507. Passport acceptance, courier services, and expiration dates.
    Sec. 7508. Passport system reform and backlog prevention.
    Sec. 7509. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction
               Prevention and Return Act of 2014 Act amendments.

         TITLE LXXVI--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Sec. 7601. Personal service agreement authority for the United States
               Agency for International Development.
    Sec. 7602. Crisis operations and disaster surge staffing.
    Sec. 7603. Education allowance while on military leave.
    Sec. 7604. Inclusion in the pet transportation exception to the Fly
               America Act.

      TITLE LXXVII--DETERRING AND PREVENTING UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION

    Sec. 7701. Hostage recovery support.
    Sec. 7702. Options and strategies for reducing likelihood of United
               States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or
               taken hostage.
    Sec. 7703. Additional funding for sanctions implementation.
    Sec. 7704. Enhancing United States travel advisories.
    Sec. 7705. Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on
               travel advisories.

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    Sec. 7706. Privacy Act waiver and passport renewals.
    Sec. 7707. Timeline for unlawful or wrongful detention determinations.
    Sec. 7708. Declarations of invalidity.

                          TITLE LXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS

    Sec. 7801. Authorization of appropriations to promote United States
               citizen employment at the United Nations and international
               organizations.
    Sec. 7802. Amendment to Rewards for Justice program.
    Sec. 7803. United States-Africa Leaders Summit and related matters.
    Sec. 7804. Summit of the Americas.
    Sec. 7805. Extension of certain payment in connection with the
               International Space Station.
    Sec. 7806. Inclusion of cost associated with producing reports.
    Sec. 7807. Fentanyl reporting and authorities.
    Sec. 7808. Strengthening tracking of Tranq.
    Sec. 7809. SIGAR sunset and transition.
    Sec. 7810. Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts.
    Sec. 7811. Feasibility study for reimbursement of certain expenses of
               persons evacuated from Afghanistan.
    Sec. 7812. Extensions.

    SEC. 7002. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651 note.>>  DEFINITIONS.

        In this division:
                (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
            Administrator of the United States Agency for International
            Development.
                (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
            ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on
            Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign
            Affairs of the House of Representatives.
                (3) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the
            Department of State.
                (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
            of State.
                (5) USAID.--The term ``USAID'' means the United States
            Agency for International Development.

                          TITLE LXXI--WORKFORCE MATTERS

    SEC. 7101. COMPETITIVE LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.

        It is the sense of Congress that--
                (1) the effectiveness and stability of United States foreign
            missions are linked to the dedication and expertise of locally
            employed staff; and
                (2) ensuring competitive compensation packages benchmarked
            against the local market is essential not only to retain
            valuable talent but also to reflect a commitment to employment
            practices abroad.
    SEC. 7102. <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  STRATEGY FOR TARGETED RECRUITMENT
                              OF CIVIL SERVANTS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
    and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on
    Appropriations of the House of Representatives a strategy for targeted
    and proactive recruitment to fill open civil service positions, focusing
    on recruiting from schools or organizations, and on platforms targeting
    those with relevant expertise related to such positions.
    SEC. 7103. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--

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                (1) Foreign Service personnel at the Department serve with
            distinction in austere places and under challenging conditions
            around the world with limited healthcare availability;
                (2) the use of paper medical records, which require Foreign
            Service personnel to carry files containing protected health
            information from post to post, limits the availability of their
            health information to Department medical personnel during
            critical health incidents;
                (3) electronic medical records are necessary, particularly
            as the Department opens new embassies in the South Pacific,
            thousands of miles from the nearest Department medical officer,
            who may not have access to up-to-date personnel medical files;
                (4) the lack of electronic medical records is even more
            important for mental health records, as the Department only has
            a small number of regional medical officer psychiatrists and
            relies heavily on telehealth for most Foreign Service personnel;
            and
                (5) due to the critical need for electronic medical records,
            it is imperative that the Department address the situation
            quickly and focus on secure commercially available or other
            successful systems utilized by public and private sector
            organizations with a track record of successfully implementing
            large-scale projects of this type.

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 22 USC 4084 note.>>  Electronic Medical
    Records Requirement.--Not later than December 31, 2027, the Secretary
    shall have fully implemented an electronic medical records process or
    system for all Foreign Service personnel and their Eligible Family
    Members that eliminates reliance on paper medical records and includes
    appropriate safeguards to protect personal privacy.

        (c) Report on Implementation.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In general.--Not later than 180
            days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180
            days thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
            congressional committees and the Committee on Appropriations of
            the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives a report on the progress made towards meeting
            the requirement under subsection (b).
                (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
            include the following elements:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Update. Timeline.>>  An updated timeline
                    for implementation.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Estimate.>>  An estimated completion
                    date.
                        (C) The amounts expended to date on the required
                    electronic medical records system.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Estimate.>>  The estimated amount needed
                    to complete the system.
                (3) Termination of requirement.--
                        (A) In general.--The reporting requirement under
                    paragraph (1) shall cease upon the earlier of--
                              (i) <<NOTE: Notification.>>  notification to
                          the appropriate congressional committees that
                          electronic medical records have been completely
                          implemented for all Foreign Service personnel; and
                              (ii) the date that is 5 years after the date
                          of the enactment of this Act.
                        (B) Report required in case of non-implementation.--
                    If the Department has not completely implemented
                    electronic medical records within 5 years of the date of

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                    the enactment of this Act, the final report submitted
                    under paragraph (1) shall include an explanation for the
                    lack of completion and steps the Department will take to
                    finalize the electronic medical records process.
    SEC. 7104. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 9 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
    U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by adding after section 908 (22 U.S.C.
    4088) the following new section:
    ``SEC. 909. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4089.>>  PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL
                            LICENSES.

        ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a member of the Foreign
    Service or the spouse of a member of the Foreign Service has a covered
    United States license and such member of the Foreign Service or spouse
    relocates his or her residency because of an assignment or detail to a
    location that is not in the jurisdiction of the licensing authority that
    issued the covered license, such covered license shall be considered
    valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for
    in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such an
    assignment or detail if such member of the Foreign Service or spouse--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Records.>>  provides a copy of the member's
            notification of assignment to the licensing authority in the
            jurisdiction in which the new residency is located;
                ``(2) remains in good standing with--
                        ``(A) the licensing authority that issued the
                    covered license; and
                        ``(B) every other licensing authority that has
                    issued to the member of the Foreign Service or spouse a
                    license valid at a similar scope of practice and in the
                    discipline applied in the jurisdiction of such licensing
                    authority; and
                ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in
            the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice,
            discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education
            requirements.

        ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a member of the Foreign
    Service or spouse of a member of the Foreign Service is licensed and
    able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate
    licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction
    of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such
    compact, the member of the Foreign Service or spouse of a member of the
    Foreign Service shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or
    the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this
    section.
        ``(c) Covered License Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    license' means a professional license or certificate--
                ``(1) that is in good standing with the licensing authority
            that issued such professional license or certificate;
                ``(2) that the member of the Foreign Service or spouse of a
            member of the Foreign Service has actively used during the two
            years immediately preceding the relocation described in
            subsection (a); and
                ``(3) that is not a license to practice law.''.

        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the
    Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended by inserting after the item
    relating to section 908 the following new item:

    ``Sec. 909. Portability of professional licenses.''.

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    SEC. 7105. <<NOTE: Time periods.>>  EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
                              DEPARTMENT-PAID STUDENT INTERNSHIP
                              PROGRAM.

        (a) In General.--Section 9201 of the Department of State
    Authorization Act of 2022 (22 U.S. 2737) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by inserting ``or have
            graduated from such an institution within the six months
            preceding application to the Program'' after ``paragraph (1)'';
                (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``and gives preference
            as appropriate to individuals who have not previously completed
            internships within the Department of State and the United States
            Agency for International Development'' after ``career in foreign
            affairs''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following subsections:

        ``(k) Work Hours Flexibility.--Students participating in the Program
    may work fewer than 40 hours per week and a minimum of 24 hours per week
    to accommodate their academic schedules, provided that the total
    duration of the internship remains consistent with program requirements.
        ``(l) Mentorship Program.--The Secretary and Administrator are
    authorized to establish a mentoring and coaching program that pairs
    Foreign Service or Civil Service employees with interns who choose to
    participate throughout the duration of their internship.''.
    SEC. 7106. <<NOTE: Time periods. 22 USC 2740.>>  CAREER
                              INTERMISSION PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT TO
                              ENHANCE RETENTION.

        (a) Authority to Extend Federal Employee Health Benefit Coverage.--
    The Secretary and Administrator are authorized to offer employees the
    option of extending Federal Employee Health Benefit coverage during pre-
    approved leave without pay for up to 3 years.
        (b) Responsibility for Premium Payments.--If an employee elects to
    continue coverage pursuant to subsection (a) for longer than 365 days,
    the employee shall be responsible for 100 percent of the premium
    (employee share and government share) during such longer period.
    SEC. 7107. <<NOTE: 22 USC 3982 note.>>  ASSIGNMENT PROCESS
                              MODERNIZATION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  In General.--Not later than 18 months after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall modernize the
    Foreign Service bidding process, and should consider incorporating the
    following elements:
                (1) A stable-pair matching, preference-ranking system for
            non-directed Foreign Service employees and hiring bureaus,
            allowing for a more strategic alignment of workforce and
            resources.
                (2) Incorporation of lessons learned from the previous
            stable-pair matching bidding pilot framework referred to as
            ``iMatch'' but applied more expansively to include non-directed
            assignments up through FS-01 positions, taking advantage of
            efficiency benefits such as tandem assignment functionalities.
                (3) Mechanisms to ensure transparency, efficiency,
            effectiveness, accountability, and flexibility in the assignment
            process, while maintaining equal opportunities for all employees
            in the Foreign Service.
                (4) An independent auditing process to ensure adherence to
            established rules, effectiveness in meeting the Department's

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            needs, and prevention of bias or manipulation, including through
            the use of protected categories in making assignment decisions.

        (b) <<NOTE: Assessments.>>  Consideration of Certain Promotion
    Issues.--In parallel with assignment process modernization efforts, the
    Secretary shall--
                (1) assess whether any point systems tied to promotion
            incentives should consider service in hard-to-fill or critical
            positions; and
                (2) assess whether the practice of dividing the assignment
            process into winter and summer cycles is necessary or efficient
            compared to stable matching processes.

        (c) Reporting and Oversight.--Not later than 18 months after the
    date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the
    appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of
    the assignment process under this section, including--
                (1) <<NOTE: Data.>>  data on match rates, including in
            filling critical or priority positions, officer and hiring
            office satisfaction, and the impact on tandem placements;
                (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>>  recommendations for
            further modifications to the bidding process;
                (3) <<NOTE: Overview.>>  an overview of the strategy used to
            communicate any changes to the workforce; and
                (4) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  results of analysis into additional
            transparency efforts, including those described in subsection
            (a)(3).
    SEC. 7108. REPORT ON MODIFYING CONSULAR TOUR AND FIRST TOURS
                              REQUIREMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Evaluations.>>  In General.--Not later than 180 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
    to the appropriate congressional committees a report that evaluates--
                (1) the feasibility of reducing, removing, or adding
            flexibility to the directed consular tours requirements for non-
            consular-coned generalist members of the Foreign Service;
                (2) the projected impact on consular services if the current
            practice of directed consular tours are revised or removed, and
            projected additional resources or authorities that would be
            needed to address such impact; and
                (3) the feasibility of requiring that first tours for
            members of the Foreign Service be assigned in the National
            Capital Region.

        (b) <<NOTE: Timeline. Assessment.>>  Elements.--The report required
    under subsection (a) shall include a description of resources required
    to implement the changes described in such subsection, a timeline for
    implementation, and an assessment of the benefits and consequences of
    such changes, including any obstacles.
    SEC. 7109. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4028a.>>  PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR NEWLY
                              HIRED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE.

        (a) Per Diem Allowance.--
                (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any
            newly hired Foreign Service employee who is in initial
            orientation training, or any other training expected to last
            less than 6 months in the Washington, D.C. area before
            transferring to the employee's first assignment overseas or
            domestically outside the Washington, D.C. area shall, for the
            duration of

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            such training, receive a per diem allowance at the levels
            prescribed under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United
            States Code.
                (2) Limitation on lodging expenses.--A newly hired Foreign
            Service employee may not receive any lodging expenses under the
            applicable per diem allowance pursuant to paragraph (1) if that
            employee--
                        (A) has a permanent residence in the Washington,
                    D.C., area (not including government-supplied housing
                    during such orientation training or other training); and
                        (B) does not vacate such residence during such
                    orientation training or other training.

        (b) Definitions.--In this section--
                (1) the term ``per diem allowance'' has the meaning given
            such term in section 5701 of title 5, United States Code; and
                (2) the term ``Washington, D.C., area'' means the geographic
            area within a 50-mile radius of the Washington Monument.
    SEC. 7110. TERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL OR MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES AND
                              TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR MEMBERS
                              OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE.

        Section 907 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4087) is
    amended by striking ``Service who are posted abroad at a Foreign Service
    post'' and inserting ``Foreign Service who are posted in the United
    States or posted abroad''.
    SEC. 7111. <<NOTE: Deadline. 22 USC 2651a note.>>  NEEDS-BASED
                              CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES ENROLLMENT PERIOD.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Department and USAID shall--
                (1) <<NOTE: Guidance.>>  issue and maintain guidance on how
            to apply for any program authorized under section 630 of the
            Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public
            Law 107-67; 115 Stat. 552); and
                (2) consider using maximum flexibilities to accept
            applications throughout the year or in accordance with
            Qualifying Life Event changes (as defined by the Federal
            Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)).
    SEC. 7112. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT TRAVELER
                              EXPERIENCE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Review.>>  In General.--Not later than 18 months after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
    United States shall conduct a review and submit to the appropriate
    congressional, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
    the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
    the House of Representatives a report on the effect of section 40118 of
    title 49, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Fly America
    Act'') on Department travelers.

        (b) <<NOTE: Analysis.>>  Elements.--The report required under
    subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the extent to which the Fly
    America Act--
                (1) disproportionately impacts Department personnel;
                (2) impacts travelers, including their ability to find
            suitable flights and the ability to complete their travel in a
            timely and effective manner;
                (3) increases or decreases costs to the United States
            Government;

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                (4) produces overly burdensome restrictions in times of
            urgent travel such as Emergency Visitation Travel and Ordered/
            Authorized Departure; and
                (5) a description of other relevant issues the Comptroller
            General determines appropriate.
    SEC. 7113. SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON GLOBAL FOOTPRINT.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In General.--Not later than 90 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days
    thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees and the Committee on Appropriations of the
    Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
    Representatives a report on the global footprint of the Department.

        (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
    include, for each diplomatic post--
                (1) the number and type of Department employees assigned to
            the post; and
                (2) the number of allocated positions that remain unfilled.

        (c) <<NOTE: Classified information.>>  Form.--The report required
    under subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form.
    SEC. 7114. REPORT ON FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ADVISING FOREIGN
                              GOVERNMENTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>>  In General.--Not later than 90 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for
    3 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Armed
    Services of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on
    Intelligence, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and the
    Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report
    that identifies former United States Government senior officials who
    have been approved by the Secretary to advise foreign governments.

        (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
    submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
    SEC. 7115. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2741.>>  AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR OR
                              REIMBURSE FOR CERTAIN SECURITY SERVICES.

        (a) In General.--The Secretary and the Administrator are authorized
    to pay for or reimburse for appropriate security services to mitigate
    risks to certain employees or members of their households resulting from
    or related to the employee's official duties or affiliation with the
    Department or USAID. These security equipment or services may include
    security cameras and services to de-prioritize or remove internet search
    results revealing personally identifiable information.
        (b) Required Policy.--Prior to paying for or reimbursing services
    pursuant to subsection (a), the Department shall establish a policy
    that--
                (1) outlines the requirements for qualifying for the payment
            of or reimbursement of services;
                (2) identifies the office responsible for vetting requests
            for paying for or reimbursing of services; and
                (3) mandates expeditious consideration of such requests.

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                    TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

    SEC. 7201. <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING
                              FACILITIES.

        The Secretary should use existing waiver authorities to expedite
    upgrades and critical maintenance for the Harry S. Truman Federal
    Building, with the goal of having at least 85 percent of construction
    and upgrades completed by December 31, 2027.
    SEC. 7202. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 22 USC 4081b.>>  PRESENCE OF CHIEFS
                              OF MISSION AT DIPLOMATIC POSTS.

        (a) Requirement for Arrival at Diplomatic Post Within 60 Days.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require that to be
            eligible for payment of travel expenses for initial arrival at
            the assigned post, a chief of mission must arrive at the post
            not later than 60 days after the date on which the chief of
            mission was confirmed by the Senate.
                (2) Exceptions.--The restriction under paragraph (1) shall
            not apply to a chief of mission who arrives later than 60 days
            after confirmation by the Senate if the delay was caused by one
            or more of the following:
                        (A) A flight delay that was outside of the control
                    of the chief of mission or the Department.
                        (B) A natural disaster, global health emergency, or
                    other naturally occurring event that prevented the chief
                    of mission from entering the country of the assigned
                    post.
                        (C) Delay or refusal by the government of the host
                    country to accept diplomatic accreditation.
                        (D) Family or medical emergency.
                        (E) Extenuating circumstances beyond the control of
                    the chief of mission.
                (3) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Waiver.--The Secretary may
            waive the requirement under paragraph (1) upon a determination
            that extenuating circumstances warrant such a waiver and upon
            submission of a brief description of the determination to the
            appropriate congressional committees.
                (4) <<NOTE: Reports.>>  Notification required.--Not later
            than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in
            each case that a chief of mission arrives at an assigned post
            more than 60 days after confirmation, the Secretary shall submit
            to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying
            any chief of mission who arrived at the assigned post more than
            60 days after confirmation by the Senate, and includes a
            description of the justification.

        (b) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period. Deadline.>>  Notifications
    on Departures of Chiefs of Mission.--Beginning on April 1, 2025, for 5
    years, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional
    committees of any chief of mission who has permanently departed from the
    assigned post within 90 days of the departure.
    SEC. 7203. <<NOTE: 22 USC 3929 note.>>  PERIODIC INSPECTOR GENERAL
                              REVIEWS OF CHIEFS OF MISSION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time periods.>>  In General.--Beginning
    on April 1, 2025, and for a 3-year period thereafter, the Inspector
    General of the Department of State shall conduct management reviews of
    chiefs of mission, charge d'affaires, and other principal officers
    assigned overseas

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    during inspection visits, when those officers have been at post more
    than 180 days.

        (b) <<NOTE: Records.>>  Disposition.--If there are serious
    management concerns raised and substantiated, a copy of the management
    review document shall be provided to the rating officer for formal
    discussion as part of the performance evaluation process. The management
    review shall remain in the employee's personnel file unless otherwise
    required by law. The subject of a review conducted pursuant to
    subsection (a) shall have the opportunity to respond to and comment on
    the review, and the response shall be included in the employee's file
    for promotion panel review.

        (c) Notification Requirement in Case of Serious Management
    Concerns. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --The Inspector General of the Department
    of State shall notify the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the
    appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of any review in
    which a preponderance of evidence shows that a chief of mission, charge
    d'affaires, or other principal officer did not meet Department
    guidelines, and such behavior negatively impacted the ability to conduct
    operations at the mission, and which information is not otherwise
    submitted as part of the periodic inspection or report.
    SEC. 7204. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10001 note.>>  SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SUDAN.

        (a) <<NOTE: President.>>  Establishment.--The President shall, with
    the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan
    at the Department (in this section referred to as the ``Special
    Envoy''). The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary and
    should not hold another position in the Department while holding the
    position of Special Envoy.

        (b) Duties.--The Special Envoy shall--
                (1) lead United States diplomatic efforts to support
            negotiations and humanitarian response efforts related to
            alleviating the crisis in Sudan;
                (2) be responsible for coordinating policy development and
            execution related to ending the conflict and a future path to
            national recovery and democratic transition in Sudan across all
            bureaus in the Department and coordinating with interagency
            partners; and
                (3) consult regularly with the appropriate congressional
            committees and keep such committees fully and currently informed
            on the status of diplomatic efforts and negotiations.

        (c) Staffing.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Special
            Envoy is staffed with personnel approved by the envoy, including
            through reassignment of positions responsible for issues related
            to Sudan that currently exist within the Department, encouraging
            details or assignment of employees of the Department from
            regional and functional bureaus with expertise relevant to
            Sudan, or through request for interagency details of individuals
            with relevant experience from other United States Government
            departments or agencies, including the Department of Treasury.
                (2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>>  Briefing requirements.--Not later
            than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
            Department should brief the appropriate congressional committees
            on the number of full-time equivalent positions supporting the
            Special Envoy and the relevant expertise and duties of any
            employees of the Department serving as detailees.

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        (d) Sunset.--The position of the Special Envoy for Sudan shall
    terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of
    this Act.
    SEC. 7205. SPECIAL ENVOY FOR BELARUS.

        Section 6406(d) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
    (division F of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 5811 note) is amended to
    read as follows:
        ``(d) Role.--The position of Special Envoy--
                ``(1) shall only exist while United States diplomatic
            operations in Belarus at the United States Embassy in Minsk,
            Belarus are suspended; and
                ``(2) shall oversee the operations and personnel of the
            Belarus Affairs Unit.''.
    SEC. 7206. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.

        Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is
    amended by adding after section 64 (22 U.S.C. 2735a) the following:
    ``SEC. 65. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2735b.>>  NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN
                          DIPLOMACY.

        ``(a) Activities.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Contracts. Grants.>>  Support authorized.--The
            Secretary is authorized to provide, by contract, grant, or
            otherwise, for the performance of appropriate museum visitor and
            educational outreach services and related events, including--
                        ``(A) organizing programs and conference activities;
                        ``(B) creating, designing, and installing exhibits;
                    and
                        ``(C) conducting museum shop services and food
                    services in the public exhibition and related physical
                    and virtual space utilized by the National Museum of
                    American Diplomacy.
                ``(2) Recovery of costs.--The Secretary of State is
            authorized to retain the proceeds obtained from customary and
            appropriate fees charged for the use of facilities, including
            venue rental for events consistent with the activities described
            in subsection (a)(1) and museum shop services and food services
            at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. Such proceeds
            shall be retained as a recovery of the costs of operating the
            Museum, credited to a designated Department account that exists
            for the purpose of funding the Museum and its programs and
            activities, and shall remain available until expended.

        ``(b) Disposition of Documents, Artifacts, and Other Articles.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>>  Property.--All historic
            documents, artifacts, or other articles acquired by the
            Department of State for the permanent museum collection and
            determined by the Secretary of State to be suitable for display
            by the National Museum of American Diplomacy shall be considered
            to be the property of the United States Government and shall be
            subject to disposition solely in accordance with this
            subsection.
                ``(2) Sale, trade, or transfer.--Whenever the Secretary of
            State makes a determination described in paragraph (3) with
            respect to a document, artifact, or other article described in
            paragraph (1), taking into account considerations such as the
            Museum's collections management policy and best professional
            museum practice, the Secretary may sell at fair market value,
            trade, or transfer such document, artifact, or other article

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            without regard to the requirements of subtitle I of title 40,
            United States Code. The proceeds of any such sale may be used
            solely for the advancement of the activities described in
            subsection (a)(1) of the National Museum of American Diplomacy
            and may not be used for any purpose other than the acquisition
            and direct care of the collections of the Museum.
                ``(3) Determinations prior to sale, trade, or transfer.--The
            determination described in this paragraph with respect to a
            document, artifact, or other article described in paragraph (1)
            is a determination that--
                        ``(A) the document, artifact, or other article no
                    longer serves to further the mission of the National
                    Museum of American Diplomacy as set forth in the
                    collections management policy of the Museum;
                        ``(B) the sale at a fair market price based on an
                    independent appraisal or trade or transfer of the
                    document, artifact, or other article would serve to
                    maintain or enhance the Museum collection; and
                        ``(C) the sale, trade, or transfer of the document,
                    artifact, or other article would be in the best
                    interests of the United States.
                ``(4) Loans.--In addition to the authorization under
            paragraph (2) relating to the sale, trade, or transfer of
            documents, artifacts, or other articles described in paragraph
            (1), the Secretary of State may--
                        ``(A) loan the documents, artifacts, or other
                    articles to other institutions, both foreign and
                    domestic, for repair, study, or exhibition when not
                    needed for use or display by the National Museum of
                    American Diplomacy; and
                        ``(B) borrow documents, artifacts, or other articles
                    from other institutions or individuals, both foreign and
                    domestic, for activities consistent with subsection
                    (a)(1).''.
    SEC. 7207. <<NOTE: Contracts. 22 USC note prec. 291.>> OVERSEAS
                              BUILDINGS DUE DILIGENCE.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--The Secretary shall take
    such steps as may be necessary to avoid or minimize purchasing or
    leasing for 180 days or longer a covered building to be used by United
    States Government personnel carrying out their official duties--
                (1) in which a covered entity is known through reasonable
            due diligence to have performed covered construction;
                (2) in which due diligence has indicated a covered entity
            has an ownership interest; or
                (3) where a covered entity is expected to perform covered
            construction.

        (b) Notification.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadlines.>> In general.--If,
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
            determines it is in the national security interest of the United
            States to acquire or lease a covered building, or enter into or
            renew a contract with a covered entity to perform covered
            construction with a covered building, then the Secretary shall
            notify the appropriate congressional committees and the
            Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on
            Appropriations of the House of Representatives--
                        (A) not later than 7 days before entering into an
                    acquisition, lease, or agreement with a covered building
                    or covered entity doing covered construction; and

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                        (B) not later than 21 days after becoming aware of
                    an existing lease or agreement occurring with a covered
                    building or covered entity doing covered construction.
                (2) Determination of national security interest.--The
            notification required under paragraph (1) shall also include, to
            the extent applicable--
                        (A) a determination of whether the inconsistent
                    acquisition, lease, or agreement is in the national
                    security interest of the United States;
                        (B) an identification of the interest advanced by
                    such inconsistent action;
                        (C) a detailed explanation for such determination;
                    and
                        (D) any action the Secretary has taken or intends to
                    take to mitigate national security vulnerabilities that
                    may be posed by such inconsistent action.

        (c) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Covered building.--The term ``covered building'' means a
            building that is used or intended to be used by personnel of a
            consular or diplomatic post located outside of the United States
            for carrying out their official duties.
                (2) Covered construction.--The term ``covered
            construction''--
                        (A) means any construction, development, conversion,
                    extension, alteration, repair, or maintenance performed
                    with respect to a building; and
                        (B) includes the installation or maintenance of
                    electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air
                    conditioning, communication, fire protection, and energy
                    management systems with respect to such building.
                (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an
            entity with respect to which the Government of the People's
            Republic of China, the Government of the Russian Federation, or
            an agent or instrumentality of the Government of the People's
            Republic of China or the Government of the Russian Federation,
            directly or indirectly, including through any contract,
            arrangement, understanding, or relationship--
                        (A) owns or controls a significant percent of the
                    ownership interest; or
                        (B) otherwise exercises substantial control.
    SEC. 7208. <<NOTE: China. 22 USC 292a note.>> RESTRICTIONS ON THE
                              USE OF FUNDS FOR SOLAR PANELS.

        The Department may not use Federal funds to procure any solar energy
    products that were manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
    of the People's Republic of China or other regions in the country, which
    are known to be produced with forced labor.
    SEC. 7209. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2680-3.>> RESPONSIVENESS TO
                              CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE INQUIRIES
                              AND CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
                              INQUIRIES.

        (a) Findings.--The Congressional Research Service and the
    Congressional Budget Office are charged with rendering effective and
    efficient service to Congress and responding expeditiously, effectively,
    and efficiently to the needs of Congress.
        (b) Responses.-- <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> The Secretary and
    Administrator shall ensure that for any inquiry or request from the
    Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office--

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                (1) an initial substantive response to the request is sent
            within 14 days of receipt of the inquiry;
                (2) a complete answer responsive to the request is sent
            within 90 days of receipt of the inquiry, together with an
            explanation as to why the request was delayed; and
                (3) Congressional Research Service and Congressional Budget
            Office staff shall be treated as congressional staff for any
            briefings or informal discussions.

        (c) Requirement to Disclose Unclassified Information.--The Secretary
    and the Administrator shall not refuse to provide information to the
    Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office on the
    basis that the Secretary or the Administrator deems such information to
    be sensitive but unclassified.
    SEC. 7210. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2656 note.>> EXPEDITED OPENING OF
                              DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS.

        (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
                (1) Increasing the United States' global diplomatic
            footprint is imperative to advance United States' national
            security interests, particularly in the face of a massive
            diplomatic expansion of our strategic competitors.
                (2) Opening or re-opening diplomatic missions, often in
            small island nations where there is no United States Government
            presence, but one is needed to advance United States strategic
            objectives.
                (3) Diplomatic missions should be resourced and equipped for
            success upon opening to allow diplomats to focus on advancing
            United States national interests in-country.
                (4) The United States can and should move more swiftly to
            open new diplomatic missions and provide United States diplomats
            and locally employed staff with a workplace that meets locally
            appropriate quality, safety, and security standards.
                (5) To do this, the Department must streamline and support
            the process of opening new posts to identify efficiencies and
            remove obstacles that are unduly complicating the opening of new
            diplomatic missions, particularly in small island states and
            similarly situated locations.

        (b) Report to Congress.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
            appropriate congressional committees and the Committee on
            Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations
            of the House of Representatives a report on how the Department
            is creating a new framework to provide such diplomatic missions
            the needed resources and authorities to quickly and efficiently
            stand up and operate from the moment United States personnel
            arrive, or even before the opening of a new mission,
            particularly in small island nations.
                (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
            include--
                        (A) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of authorities and
                    processes related to the opening of new diplomatic
                    missions;
                        (B) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of authorities and
                    processes related to the opening of new diplomatic
                    missions that the Department can waive to expediently
                    stand up new diplomatic missions;

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                        (C) essential functions that each new diplomatic
                    mission should be able to carry out independently upon
                    opening;
                        (D) a description of functions that another post or
                    support center will need to carry out to support the new
                    mission;
                        (E) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of essential equipment
                    and access to facilities, including to support secure
                    communications, that should be provided to each new
                    diplomatic mission, the approval of which should be
                    handled prior to or shortly after the opening of the new
                    diplomatic mission, including arrangements for basic
                    office equipment, vehicles, and housing;
                        (F) the number of recommended locally engaged staff
                    and United States direct hires resident in-country;
                        (G) the number of non-resident support staff who are
                    assigned to the new diplomatic mission, such as from
                    another post or regional support center;
                        (H) a description of how medical and consular
                    support services could be provided;
                        (I) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> procedures for requesting
                    an expansion or renovation of the post's functions or
                    physical platform after opening, should that be needed;
                        (J) any other authorities or processes that may be
                    required to successfully and quickly stand up a new
                    diplomatic mission, including any new authorities the
                    Department may need;
                        (K) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of incentives, in
                    addition to pay differentials, being considered for such
                    posts;
                        (L) a description of any specialized training,
                    including for management and security personnel
                    supporting the establishment of such new embassies that
                    may be required; and
                        (M) <<NOTE: List. Foreign countries.>> a list of
                    what steps the Department is taking to expedite embassy
                    construction in Dublin, Ireland, consulate build-out in
                    Nuuk, Greenland, and embassy renovations in Buenos
                    Aires, Argentina, and projected new posts in the
                    Caribbean and Pacific Islands.

        (c) Senior Official to Lead New Embassy Expansion.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Procedures.>> Designation.--
            The Secretary shall designate an assistant secretary-level
            senior official to expedite and make recommendations for the
            reform of procedures for opening new diplomatic missions abroad,
            particularly in small island states.
                (2) Responsibilities.--The senior official designated
            pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be responsible for proposing
            policy and procedural changes to the Secretary to--
                        (A) expediting the resourcing of new diplomatic
                    missions by waiving or reducing when possible mandatory
                    processes required to open new diplomatic missions,
                    taking into account the threat environment and
                    circumstances in the host country;
                        (B) when necessary, quickly adjudicating within the
                    Department any decision points that arise during the
                    planning and execution phases of the establishment of a
                    new mission;
                        (C) ensuring new missions receive the management and
                    operational support needed, including by designating

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                    such support be undertaken by another post, regional
                    support center, or Department entities based in the
                    United States; and
                        (D) ensuring that the authorities provided in the
                    Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of
                    1999 (title VI of division A of appendix G of Public Law
                    106-113), as amended by the Secure Embassy Construction
                    and Counterterrorism Act of 2022 (section 9301 of Public
                    Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3879), are fully utilized in the
                    planning for all new diplomatic missions.

        (d) New Diplomatic Mission Defined.--In this section, the term ``new
    diplomatic mission'' means any bilateral diplomatic mission opened since
    January 1, 2020, in a country where there had not been a bilateral
    diplomatic mission since the date that is 20 years before the date of
    the enactment of this Act.
        (e) Sunset.--The authorities and requirements of this section shall
    terminate 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    SEC. 7211. REPORT ON UNITED STATES CONSULATE IN CHENGDU, PEOPLE'S
                              REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

         Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
    report on the effect of the suspension of operations at of the United
    States Consulate General in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, on July
    27, 2020, on diplomatic and consular activities of the United States in
    Southwestern China, including the provision of consular services to
    United States citizens, and on relations with the people of Southwestern
    China, including in areas designated by the Government of the People's
    Republic of China as autonomous.
    SEC. 7212. PERSONNEL REPORTING.

         <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Not later than 60 days after the date of
    the enactment of this Act, and at least every 120 days thereafter for 5
    years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees a report--
                (1) describing the on-board personnel levels, hiring, and
            attrition of the Civil Service, Foreign Service, eligible family
            members, locally employed staff, and contractor workforce of the
            Department, on an operating unit-by-operating unit basis; and
                (2) <<NOTE: Update.>> including a status update on progress
            toward fiscal year hiring plans for Foreign Service and Civil
            Service.
    SEC. 7213. <<NOTE: Determination. Reimbursement. 22 USC
                              294b.>> SUPPORT CO-LOCATION WITH ALLIED
                              PARTNER NATIONS.

        The Secretary, following consultation which occurs a reasonable time
    in advance of the exercise of the authority and includes details on
    costs and purposes with the appropriate congressional committees, the
    Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
    Appropriations of the House of Representatives may alter, repair, and
    furnish United States Government-owned and leased space for use by the
    government of a foreign country to facilitate co-location of such
    government in such space, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary
    may determine, including with respect to reimbursement of all or part of
    the costs of such alteration, repair, or furnishing. Reimbursements or
    advances of funds pursuant to this section may be credited to the
    currently

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    applicable appropriation and shall be available for the purposes for
    which such appropriation is authorized.
    SEC. 7214. STREAMLINE QUALIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
                              BIDDERS.

        Section 402 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act
    of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4852) is amended--
                (1) in subsection (a)--
                        (A) by inserting ``be awarded'' after ``joint
                    venture persons may'';
                        (B) by striking ``bid on'' both places it appears;
                    and
                        (C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$10,000,000''
                    and inserting ``$25,000,000''; and
                (2) in subsection (c)--
                        (A) in paragraph 1, by striking ``two'' and
                    inserting ``three''; and
                        (B) in paragraph (2)--
                              (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``at a
                          United States diplomatic or consular establishment
                          abroad'' and inserting ``on a Federal contract
                          abroad'';
                              (ii) by striking subparagraphs (E) and (G);
                              (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as
                          subparagraph (E); and
                              (iv) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by
                          clause (iii), by striking ``80''both places it
                          appears and inserting ``65''.
    SEC. 7215. CONTINUATION OF REST AND RECUPERATION AND OVERSEAS
                              OPERATIONS LEAVE.

        (a) In General.--Chapter 9 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
    U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 903 (22
    U.S.C. 4083) the following new sections:
    ``SEC. 903a. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4083a.>> REST AND RECUPERATION LEAVE.

        ``(a) Definitions.--In this section--
                ``(1) the term `agency' means an Executive agency (as that
            term is defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code),
            but does not include the Government Accountability Office;
                ``(2) the term `combat zone' means a geographic area
            designated by an Executive order of the President as an area in
            which the Armed Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat,
            an area designated by law to be treated as a combat zone, or a
            location the Department of Defense has certified for combat zone
            tax benefits due to its direct support of military operations;
                ``(3) the term `employee' means an officer or an individual
            who is--
                        ``(A) appointed in the civil service, the Foreign
                    Service, or any appointment authority other than the
                    uniformed services (as that term is defined in section
                    101 of title 37, United States Code), by one of the
                    following acting in an official capacity:
                              ``(i) The President.
                              ``(ii) A Member or Members of Congress, or
                          Congress.
                              ``(iii) An individual who is an employee under
                          this section.

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                              ``(iv) The head of a Government-controlled
                          corporation;
                        ``(B) engaged in the performance of a Federal
                    function under authority of law or an Executive act; and
                        ``(C) subject to the supervision of an individual
                    described in subparagraph (A) while engaged in the
                    performance of the duties of his or her position;
                ``(4) the term `high risk, high threat post' has the meaning
            given that term in section 104 of the Omnibus Diplomatic
            Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4803); and
                ``(5) the term `leave year' means the period beginning on
            the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar
            year and ending on the day immediately before the first day of
            the first complete pay period in the following calendar year.

        ``(b) <<NOTE: Regulations. Time period.>> Leave for Rest and
    Recuperation.--The Secretary or other head of an agency may prescribe
    regulations to grant up to 20 days of paid leave, per leave year, for
    the purposes of rest and recuperation to an employee of the agency
    serving in a combat zone, any other high risk, high threat post, or any
    other location presenting significant security or operational
    challenges.

        ``(c) Discretionary Authority of the Secretary or Other Agency
    Head.--Use of the authority under subsection (b) is at the sole and
    exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned.
        ``(d) Records.--An agency shall record leave provided under this
    section separately from leave authorized under any other provision of
    law.
    ``SEC. 903b. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4083b.>> OVERSEAS OPERATIONS LEAVE.

        ``(a) Definitions.--In this section--
                ``(1) the term `agency' means an Executive agency (as that
            term is defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code),
            but does not include the Government Accountability Office.
                ``(2) the term `employee' means an officer or an individual
            who is--
                        ``(A) appointed in the civil service, the Foreign
                    Service, or any appointment authority other than the
                    uniformed services (as that term is defined in section
                    101 of title 37, United States Code), by one of the
                    following acting in an official capacity:
                              ``(i) The President.
                              ``(ii) A Member or Members of Congress, or
                          Congress.
                              ``(iii) An individual who is an employee under
                          this section.
                              ``(iv) The head of a Government-controlled
                          corporation;
                        ``(B) engaged in the performance of a Federal
                    function under authority of law or an Executive act; and
                        ``(C) subject to the supervision of an individual
                    described in subparagraph (A) while engaged in the
                    performance of the duties of his or her position; and
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the term `leave year' means the
            period beginning with the first day of the first complete pay
            period in a calendar year and ending with the day immediately
            before the first day of the first complete pay period in the
            following calendar year.

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        ``(b) <<NOTE: Regulations. Time period.>> Leave for Overseas
    Operations.--The Secretary or other head of an agency may prescribe
    regulations to grant up to 10 days of paid leave, per leave year, to an
    employee of the agency serving abroad for the purpose of local holidays.

        ``(c) Discretionary Authority of the Secretary or Other Agency
    Head.--Use of the authority under subsection (b) is at the sole and
    exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned.''.
        (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the
    Foreign Service Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-465; 94 Stat. 2071) is
    amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the
    following new items:

    ``Sec. 903a. Rest and recuperation leave.
    ``Sec. 903b. Overseas operations leave.''.

    SEC. 7216. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4865 note.>> OVERSEAS CRISIS RESPONSE
                              SYSTEM AND STRATEGY.

        (a) Senior Focal Point on Crisis Management and Response.--
                (1) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a senior
            official with significant experience in crisis management and
            response to support the Department's response to and management
            of international crises as defined in subsection (e).
                (2) Duties.--The Senior Focal Point for Crisis Management
            and Response shall facilitate the Department's coordinated
            response to crisis management and response, in a manner
            consistent with roles and responsibilities of other senior
            Department and USAID personnel assigned to address and implement
            crisis management and response activities, and will carry out
            relevant activities to include the following:
                        (A) Coordinate the Department's response to and
                    management of international crises.
                        (B) Coordinate with regional and other relevant
                    Department bureaus and USAID on such crises and other
                    matters relevant to crisis management and response.
                        (C) Facilitate information necessary for the
                    execution of after-action reviews after international
                    crises.
                        (D) Maintain close liaison with the appropriate
                    congressional committees regarding the Department's
                    response to and management of international crises.
                        (E) Undertake other duties, as determined by the
                    Secretary in consultation with the Administrator,
                    relevant to crisis management and response.
                (3) Reporting.--The Senior Focal Point for Crisis Management
            and Response shall report directly to the Secretary in the
            execution of the duties described under paragraph (2).

        (b) Tabletop Exercises and Simulations.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--Not later
            than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
            not less frequently than annually thereafter for 3 years, the
            Secretary shall direct the relevant offices of the Department to
            ensure a tabletop exercise or simulation on international crises
            is conducted by the Department. The tabletop exercise or
            simulation should be conducted in the Washington, D.C.
            metropolitan area.
                (2) Matters to be included.--The Secretary shall ensure that
            such exercises or simulations address the Department's crisis
            response and evacuation requirements, and should include--

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                        (A) the necessary and appropriate information to
                    outline the crisis management roles and responsibilities
                    of the Department's senior leadership;
                        (B) established Department crisis management
                    structures for international crises;
                        (C) required processes, personnel, and resources for
                    operational drawdown and evacuation operations in
                    international crises; and
                        (D) all procedures relevant to the identification
                    of, coordination with, and the provision of assistance
                    to--
                              (i) private United States citizens;
                              (ii) United States Government employees and
                          their dependents;
                              (iii) United States allies and partners;
                              (iv) local nationals who have assisted United
                          States Government efforts; and
                              (v) third-country nationals.
                (3) Leadership; participation.--The Secretary shall ensure
            that--
                        (A) the Department's Senior Focal Point on Crisis
                    Management and Response, the Operation Center's Crisis
                    Management and Strategy team, the Foreign Service
                    Institute's Leadership and Management School's Crisis
                    Management Training division, or other Department
                    operating units, as determined to be appropriate by the
                    Secretary, lead such exercises or simulations; and
                        (B) such exercises or simulations include the
                    participation of the Department's relevant senior
                    leadership and staff, including leadership and staff
                    from regional and relevant functional bureaus.
                (4) Consultation.--Such exercises or simulations may be
            conducted in consultation with--
                        (A) the Department of Defense;
                        (B) other Federal agencies; and
                        (C) State and local government entities.
                (5) Participation.--The Secretary may, as consistent with
            the national security interests of the United States, invite to
            participate in such exercises or simulations--
                        (A) foreign allies and partners; and
                        (B) civil society and nongovernmental organizations,
                    including those that have directly engaged in crisis
                    response efforts in the past.
                (6) Briefing.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Except as
                    provided in subparagraph (C), not later than 90 days
                    after the completion of any tabletop exercise or
                    simulation required under paragraph (1), the Department
                    shall brief the appropriate congressional committees,
                    the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the
                    Committee on Armed Services of the House of
                    Representatives on the organization of the tabletop
                    exercise or
                    simulation. <<NOTE: Classified information.>> The
                    briefing, or particular elements therein, may be
                    provided in a classified format.
                        (B) Elements.--The briefing required under
                    subparagraph (A) should--
                              (i) provide a description of the tabletop
                          exercise or simulation;

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                              (ii) identify, as appropriate, key
                          participants in the tabletop exercise or
                          simulation;
                              (iii) include any deficiencies identified in
                          prior tabletop exercise and plans to mitigate such
                          deficiencies;
                              (iv) <<NOTE: Summary.>> provide a summary of
                          the supporting capabilities, including
                          infrastructure, prepositioned equipment and
                          supplies, personnel and other supporting logistics
                          capabilities, required to respond to the simulated
                          international crisis; and
                              (v) include such other information as
                          determined necessary or appropriate by the
                          Secretary.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Effective date. Deadline.>> Notification
                    in lieu of briefing.--Beginning on the date that is 3
                    years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
                    Secretary shall, not later than 90 days after the
                    completion of any tabletop exercise or simulation
                    required under paragraph (1), submit to the appropriate
                    congressional committees a notice of such exercise or
                    simulation which shall be in lieu of a briefing
                    reviewing the tabletop exercise or simulation required
                    under subparagraph (A).

        (c) <<NOTE: Review.>> Foreign Service Institute Training.--The
    Secretary shall ensure existing crisis management curricula and courses
    offerings are reviewed for accuracy and tailored to relevant audiences.
    In addition, the Foreign Service Institute should ensure that the
    ambassadorial seminar and Deputy Chief of Mission course include
    curriculum on crisis management, including one or more of the following:
                (1) The use of regular internal town halls and targeted
            messages from the Ambassador or Deputy Chief of Mission to
            support mission objectives during crisis periods.
                (2) Established best practices for internal communications
            specific to high-threat posts.
                (3) Diplomatic post-led drawdown and evacuation operations,
            military assisted departures, and noncombatant evacuation
            operations.
                (4) Best practices for leading post efforts to communicate
            with and assist United States citizens.
                (5) How to conduct or participate in the Department's
            domestic-led tabletop exercises and simulations, including those
            authorized in subsection (b).
                (6) Communicating with and assessing the needs of locally
            employed staff during emergencies.

        (d) Department of State Emergency Response Lessons Learned
    Clearinghouse.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180 days
            after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
            establish and maintain a clearinghouse of lessons learned and
            after-action reports relating to international crises, including
            evacuation operations of United States Government employees and
            their eligible family members or evacuation of private United
            States citizens or third-country nationals, to be known as the
            ``Department of State Emergency Response Lessons Learned
            Clearinghouse'' (in this section referred to as the
            ``Clearinghouse'').
                (2) Repository.--The Clearinghouse should be designed to
            provide--

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                        (A) a central electronic repository of lessons
                    learned and after-action reports to be made accessible
                    to Department personnel to be used to improve crisis
                    response and contingency planning;
                        (B) resources to inform and develop crisis response
                    and contingency planning, including for the
                    ambassadorial seminar and Deputy Chief of Mission course
                    as provided in subsection (c); and
                        (C) publicly available documents and information, as
                    appropriate, for civil society, nongovernmental
                    organizations, academic institutions, and other
                    stakeholders to assist with the Department's development
                    of best practices.

        (e) International Crisis Defined.--In this section , the term
    ``international crisis'' means any situation overseas which requires the
    Department to change the operating status of United States diplomatic
    facilities, including a diplomatic post-led or military-assisted
    departure, ordered departure, or a noncombatant evacuation operation.

             TITLE LXXIII--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY

    SEC. 7301. REALIGNING THE REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER PROGRAM.

        Section 9508(a)(1) of the Department of State Authorizations Act of
    2022 (division I of Public Law 117-263; 22 U.S.C. 10305(a)(1)) is
    amended by inserting ``, and shall be administered by the Bureau for
    Cyberspace and Digital Policy'' before the period at the end.
    SEC. 7302. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10308 note.>> MEASURES TO PROTECT
                              DEPARTMENT DEVICES FROM THE
                              PROLIFERATION AND USE OF FOREIGN
                              COMMERCIAL SPYWARE.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
            ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select
                    Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Homeland
                    Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on
                    Armed Services of the Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent
                    Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on
                    Homeland Security, and the Committee on Armed Services
                    of the House of Representatives.
                (2) Covered device.--The term ``covered device'' means any
            electronic mobile device, including smartphones, tablet
            computing devices, or laptop computing device, that is issued by
            the Department for official use.
                (3) Foreign commercial spyware; spyware.--The terms
            ``foreign commercial spyware'' and ``spyware'' have the meanings
            given those terms in section 1102A of the National Security Act
            of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3232a).

        (b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Protection of Covered Devices.--
                (1) Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation
            with the relevant agencies--

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                        (A) <<NOTE: Standards. Guidance. Policies.>> issue
                    standards, guidance, best practices, and policies for
                    Department and USAID personnel to protect covered
                    devices from being compromised by foreign commercial
                    spyware;
                        (B) <<NOTE: Survey. Time period.>> survey the
                    processes used by the Department and USAID to identify
                    and catalog instances where a covered device was
                    compromised by foreign commercial spyware over the prior
                    2 years and it is reasonably expected to have resulted
                    in an unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information;
                    and
                        (C) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the appropriate
                    committees of Congress a report on the measures in place
                    to identify and catalog instances of such compromises
                    for covered devices by foreign commercial spyware, which
                    may be submitted in classified form.
                (2) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> Notifications.--Not later than 60
            days after the date on which the Department becomes aware that a
            covered device was seriously compromised by foreign commercial
            spyware, the Secretary, in coordination with relevant agencies,
            shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the facts
            concerning such targeting or compromise, including--
                        (A) the location of the personnel whose covered
                    device was compromised;
                        (B) the number of covered devices compromised;
                        (C) an assessment by the Secretary of the damage to
                    the national security of the United States resulting
                    from any loss of data or sensitive information; and
                        (D) an assessment by the Secretary of any foreign
                    government or foreign organization or entity, and, to
                    the extent possible, the foreign individuals, who
                    directed and benefitted from any information acquired
                    from the compromise.
                (3) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Annual report.--Not later than
            one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
            annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary, in coordination
            with relevant agencies, shall submit to the appropriate
            committees of Congress, the Committee on the Judiciary of the
            Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
            Representatives a report regarding any covered device that was
            compromised by foreign commercial spyware, including the
            information described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of
            paragraph (2).
    SEC. 7303. REPORT ON CLOUD COMPUTING IN BUREAU OF CONSULAR
                              AFFAIRS.

        Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
    report on the status of the Bureau of Consular Affairs adoption of
    cloud-based products and services as well as options to require
    enterprise-wide adoption of cloud computing, including for all consular
    operations.
    SEC. 7304. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT
                              PROJECTS.

        Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
    the Chief Information Officer of the Department should consider, in
    consultation with the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Consular
    Affairs, piloting not fewer than 3 information technology systems and
    prioritizing information technology systems with high

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    potential to accelerate the passport renewal processes, reduce
    processing times, and reduce dependency on legacy systems.
    SEC. 7305. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> LEVERAGING APPROVED
                              TECHNOLOGY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
                              EFFICIENCIES.

        The Secretary and Administrator shall ensure appropriate and secure
    technological solutions are authorized and available for employee use,
    where feasible, to promote technological fluency in the workforce,
    including the integration of secure tools in the evaluation process to
    ensure performance management standards while maximizing efficiency.

                          TITLE LXXIV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

    SEC. 7401. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA.

        Section 306 of the United States International Broadcasting Act of
    1994 (22 U.S.C. 6205) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsection
            (g) and (h), respectively; and
                (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
            subsection:

        ``(f) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Suspension and Debarment of
    Grantees.--
                ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a
            grantee may not be debarred or suspended without consultation
            with the Chief Executive Officer and a three-fourths majority
            vote of the Advisory Board in support of such action.
                ``(2) Suspension.--
                        ``(A) Criteria for suspension.--A grantee may not be
                    suspended unless the Advisory Board determines that the
                    criteria described in section 513.405 of title 22, Code
                    of Federal Regulations, have been met.
                        ``(B) Suspending official.--The Advisory Board shall
                    collectively serve as the suspending official (as
                    described in section 513.105 of title 22, Code of
                    Federal Regulations).
                ``(3) Debarment.--
                        ``(A) Criteria for debarment.--A grantee may not be
                    debarred unless the Advisory Board determines that one
                    or more of the causes described in section 513.305 of
                    title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, has been
                    established.
                        ``(B) Debarring official.--The Advisory Board shall
                    collectively serve as the debarring official (as
                    described in section 513.105 of title 22, Code of
                    Federal Regulations).''.
    SEC. 7402. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS TO SUPPORT UNITED STATES
                              PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL FAIRS AND
                              EXPOS.

        Section 9601 of the Department of State Authorizations Act of 2022
    (division I of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3909) is amended in
    subsection (b), by striking ``fiscal years 2023 and 2024'' and inserting
    ``fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027''.
    SEC. 7403. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2452 note.>> RESEARCH AND SCHOLAR
                              EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIPS.

        (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--

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                (1) it is in the strategic interest of the United States to
            strengthen relations with Sub-Saharan African states to promote
            shared interests in the areas of--
                        (A) democracy and good governance;
                        (B) education and human capital;
                        (C) trade and economic development;
                        (D) science and technology;
                        (E) biodiversity, food, and agriculture; and
                        (F) the preservation and management of natural
                    resources, including critical minerals; and
                (2) historically Black colleges and universities (referred
            to in this section as ``HBCUs'') have a long history of--
                        (A) cultivating diaspora relations with Sub-Saharan
                    African states; and
                        (B) developing innovative solutions to some of the
                    world's most pressing challenges.

        (b) Strengthened Partnerships.--The Secretary and the Administrator
    should seek to strengthen and expand partnerships and educational
    exchange opportunities, including by working with HBCUs, which build the
    capacity and expertise of students, scholars, and experts from Sub-
    Saharan Africa in key development sectors.
        (c) Technical Assistance.--The Administrator is authorized to--
                (1) provide technical assistance to HBCUs to assist in
            fulfilling the goals of this section, including in developing
            contracts, operating agreements, legal documents, and related
            infrastructure; and
                (2) upon request, provide feedback to HBCUs, to the maximum
            extent practicable, after a grant rejection from relevant
            Federal programs in order to improve future grant applications,
            as appropriate.

              TITLE LXXV--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS

    SEC. 7501. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2709 note.>> HUMAN TRAFFICKING
                              AUTHORITY.

        (a) <<NOTE: Investigation.>> In General.--The Secretary is
    authorized to investigate transnational violations of chapter 77 of
    title 18, United States Code, in which part of the offense conduct
    occurred outside the United States or involved one or more foreign
    nationals.

        (b) Authorities.--Section 37(a)(1) of the State Department Basic
    Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)(1)) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting
            a semicolon;
                (2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);
            and
                (3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
            subparagraph:
                        ``(C) transnational violations of chapter 77 of
                    title 18, United States Code, in which any part of the
                    offense conduct occurred outside the United States or
                    involved one or more foreign nationals; or''.

        (c) <<NOTE: Time period. Assessments.>> Report.--Not later than one
    year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
    thereafter for 3 years, the

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    Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
    report that includes each of the following:
                (1) The number of relevant cases opened and investigated by
            the Diplomatic Security Service as a result of the additional
            authorities granted by the amendments made by this section.
                (2) The percentage of the cases opened and investigated by
            the Diplomatic Security Service as a result of the additional
            authorities granted by the amendments made by this section that
            were referred for further action, including prosecution.
                (3) An assessment of the efficacy of the authorities granted
            by the amendments made by this section and whether such
            authorities are sufficient to meaningfully contribute to
            Department and broader United States Government efforts to
            prosecute and prevent, where applicable, human trafficking and
            transnational violations of chapter 77 of title 18, United
            States Code.
                (4) An assessment of whether the resources of the Diplomatic
            Security Service are sufficient to effectively carry out the
            objectives of this section.

        (d) Sunset.--This section and the amendments made by subsection (b)
    shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, and the provisions of law amended by such
    amendments shall be restored as if such amendments had not been enacted.
        (e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
    the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
            and
                (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
            Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
            Representatives.
    SEC. 7502. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION FOR SERIOUS SECURITY
                              INCIDENTS.

        Section 301(a) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism
    Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4833(a)), is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs
            (3) and (4), respectively;
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Initial congressional
            notification.--The Secretary shall notify the Committee on
            Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign
            Affairs of the House of Representatives, the majority and
            minority leaders of the Senate, and the Speaker and minority
            leader of the House of Representatives not later than 8 days
            after a possible Serious Security Incident has been identified
            by the Department. Such notification shall include a preliminary
            description of the incident, of an incident described in
            paragraph (1), including any known individuals involved, when
            and where the incident took place, and the next steps in the
            investigation.''; and
                (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
            this section, by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting
            ``paragraph (3)''.

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    SEC. 7503. NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DECISIONS AT
                              DIPLOMATIC POSTS.

        Section 103(c) of section 103 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and
    Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4802(c)) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs
            (A) and (B), respectively;
                (2) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) The
            Secretary''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The Secretary of State shall
            notify the appropriate congressional committees within 10 days
            of any decision to retain authority over or approve decisions at
            an overseas post, including the movement of personnel.''.
    SEC. 7504. SECURITY CLEARANCE SUSPENSION PAY FLEXIBILITIES.

        Section 610(c)(6) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
    4010(c)(6)) is amended by striking ``paragraph 1(B)'' and inserting
    ``this subsection''.
    SEC. 7505. MODIFICATION TO NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR SECURITY
                              CLEARANCE SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS.

        Section 6710(a) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
    (division F of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 2651a note) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs
            (A) and (B), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs, as so
            redesignated, 2 ems to the right;
                (2) by striking ``In General.--With respect'' and inserting
            the following: ``Notification.--
                ``(1) In general.--With respect'';
                (3) in subparagraph (B), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
                        (A) by striking ``revocation on'' and all that
                    follows through ``or revocation'' and inserting
                    ``revocation on--
                        ``(A) the present employment status of the covered
                    official and whether the job duties of the covered
                    official have changed since such suspension or
                    revocation;
                        ``(B) the basis for such suspension or revocation,
                    including a complete description;
                        ``(C) the investigation of the covered official and
                    the results of such investigation; and
                        ``(D) any negative fallout or impacts for the
                    Department of State, the United States Government, or
                    national security of the United States as a result of
                    the actions for which the security clearance was
                    suspended or revoked.''; and
                (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(2) Submission to intelligence committees.--To the extent
            the basis for any suspension or revocation of a security
            clearance is premised on the unauthorized release of
            intelligence (as defined by section 3(1) of the National
            Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(1)), the Select Committee
            on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee
            on Intelligence of the House of Representatives shall be an
            appropriate congressional committee for the purposes of this
            section.''.

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    SEC. 7506. PASSPORT AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION.

        The Act entitled ``An Act to regulate the issue and validity of
    passports, and for other purposes'', approved July 3, 1926 (44 Stat.
    887, 22 U.S.C. 211a), is amended--
                (1) by inserting ``and through the use of Department of
            State electronic systems,'' after ``the insular possessions of
            the United States,''; and
                (2) by striking ``person'' and inserting ``entity''.
    SEC. 7507. PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE, COURIER SERVICES, AND EXPIRATION
                              DATES.

        (a) Authority to Designate Additional Persons to Serve as Passport
    Agents.--Section 6109(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
    Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 213a(b)) is amended--
                (1) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and
                (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new
            paragraph:
                ``(6) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A United States citizen who,
            as determined by the Secretary, is employed by and provides
            services through a reputable, established company or institution
            and is commissioned or appointed as a notary or notary public or
            otherwise authorized to perform a notarization under the laws of
            a State, district, or territorial government.''.

        (b) <<NOTE: 22 USC 213 note.>> Improvements Related to Hand-carry
    Courier Services for Passport Applications and Passports.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall take such steps as may
            be necessary to--
                        (A) facilitate an increase in the number of
                    companies certified to provide hand-carry courier
                    services;
                        (B) increase the daily maximum number of
                    applications for United States passports, by type, that
                    such companies may submit to a passport agency of the
                    Department (commonly referred to as ``meeting slots'')
                    as part of the hand-carry courier services of such
                    company; and
                        (C) facilitate citizens' awareness of the tools
                    applicants may use to locate companies certified to
                    provide hand-carry courier services, including adding
                    contact information in the form of a weblink, phone
                    number, or physical office address to the online list of
                    registered courier companies.
                (2) Hand-carry courier service defined.--In this section,
            the term ``hand-carry courier service'' includes--
                        (A) the transport of applications for United States
                    passports to a passport agency of the Department for
                    processing; and
                        (B) the retrieval of newly issued United States
                    passports for delivery, directly or indirectly, to the
                    passport holder.

        (c) Revision to Date of Expiration of United States Passports.--
    <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period. 22 USC 217a note.>> The Secretary
    may take such actions as may be necessary to provide for the date of
    expiration of each United States passport issued or renewed on or after
    the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to
    be the same date as the date of birth of the applicant or holder of the
    passport.

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    SEC. 7508. <<NOTE: 22 USC 211a note.>> PASSPORT SYSTEM REFORM AND
                              BACKLOG PREVENTION.

        (a) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> Standards for Passport Issuance Process.--
    In administering and modernizing the passport issuance process, the
    Secretary shall evaluate the performance of such process against the
    following criteria:
                (1) To maintain a service standard of processing a routine
            new or renewal adult passport application from document
            submission until mailing of final documents in an expeditious
            and reliable timeframe.
                (2) To maintain low passport fees and surcharges.
                (3) To ensure world-class technical, security, and
            cybersecurity standards for United States passports and the
            passport issuance process.
                (4) To minimize typographical, clerical, or picture-based
            errors.
                (5) To provide a streamlined customer experience for
            passport applicants.
                (6) To provide reasonably convenient passport services to
            United States citizens and nationals living a significant
            distance from a passport agency, particularly residents in a
            significant population center more than a 5-hour drive from a
            passport agency.

        (b) Enhanced Information Technology Solutions to Improve the
    Passport Issuance Process.--
                (1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to implement the
            information technology solutions described in paragraph (2) in
            accordance with the timelines described in such paragraph.
                (2) Enhanced information technology solutions and timelines
            described.--The enhanced information technology solutions and
            timelines described in this paragraph are the following:
                        (A) <<NOTE: Contracts. Mobile
                    application.>> Consistent with the Bureau's
                    modernization plans and timelines, and subject to the
                    availability of funds, the Secretary shall seek to enter
                    into contracts or agreements as appropriate, for the
                    establishment and maintenance of a mobile application to
                    allow for applicant communication with the Department,
                    including document submission, application status
                    tracking, virtual appointments, access to the
                    notification of application errors, and allowing for
                    passport holders to receive messages from the Department
                    and communicate emergencies to the Department.
                        (B) The Secretary may provide each passport
                    applicant with the option of whether to use the mobile
                    application described in subparagraph (A) or another
                    service of the Department.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> As a condition for awarding
                    any contracts described in subparagraph (A), any
                    awardees shall demonstrate they can begin tests on the
                    solution within one year of the award of the contract
                    and complete implementation, including bug fixes,
                    cybersecurity audits, and customer service testing, not
                    later than 2 years after the award of the contract.
                        (D) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Consistent with existing
                    law, the Secretary shall seek to expand the online
                    passport renewal system, including to accept electronic
                    document submission for first-time adult applications as
                    applicable, in addition to adult

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                    renewal applications, in sufficient volume to be able to
                    accommodate most applications by the date that is 4
                    years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
                        (E) First-time applicants shall continue to verify
                    their applications in-person subject to the requirements
                    of section 1 of title IX of the Act of June 15, 1917 (22
                    U.S.C. 213).
                        (F) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> To meet the objectives
                    described in subparagraphs (D) and (E), the Secretary
                    may, to the maximum extent practicable, make use of
                    commercially available technology solutions, including
                    entering into contracts or agreements as appropriate for
                    the expansion and maintenance of the online passport
                    renewal system to accommodate the functionality
                    described in such subparagraphs.
                        (G) In expanding the online passport renewal system
                    pursuant to subparagraph (D), the following services
                    should be included or otherwise accounted for:
                              (i) A user-friendly internet website or portal
                          to facilitate internet-based submission of
                          passport applications by adults.
                              (ii) To the extent possible, remote document
                          verification tools and infrastructure to allow for
                          a passport transaction to be completed entirely
                          remotely.
                              (iii) To the extent possible, information
                          technology infrastructure not already maintained
                          by the Department.
                        (H)(i) The Secretary shall take all reasonable steps
                    to implement additional rules-based tools to adjudicate
                    passport renewals while maintaining human passport
                    authorizing officers involved in the adjudication and
                    issuance processes and should strongly consider
                    commercially available technology solutions,
                        (ii) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The tools described in
                    clause (i) shall be fully operational within 4 years of
                    the date of the enactment of this Act.
                        (iii) The Chief Information Officer shall ensure
                    that the use of the tools do not make passport
                    adjudication more vulnerable to cyberattack.
                        (iv) The Secretary shall ensure that the tools
                    described in clause (i) are implemented consistent with
                    the maintenance of standards appropriate to ensuring the
                    integrity of the United States passport.
                        (I) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> In carrying out the
                    requirements of this subsection, the Secretary shall
                    consult with the Chief Information Officer of the Bureau
                    of Consular Affairs, or other technical officer of the
                    Department as appropriate, to ensure technical
                    feasibility and specifications, cybersecurity
                    requirements, compatibility with existing Department
                    information technology infrastructure, and the
                    feasibility of timelines from a technical standpoint.
                        (J) The Secretary shall ensure the scalability and
                    long-term viability and upgradability of any information
                    technology systems developed or procured pursuant to
                    this subsection.
                (3) Interim action plan.--
                        (A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than
                    one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
                    the Assistant Secretary,

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                    in consultation with the Chief Information Officer,
                    shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
                    an action plan on how the Bureau plans to complete the
                    modernization described in this subsection in
                    conjunction with other related, ongoing steps to
                    modernize the passport issuance process.
                        (B) Elements.--The action plan required by
                    subparagraph (A) shall include the following elements:
                              (i) Progress made on implementing the
                          information technology solutions described in
                          paragraph (2) within specified timelines, and
                          additional steps planned.
                              (ii) <<NOTE: Costs. Timeline.>> The expected
                          cost and timeline for implementation of the
                          information technology solutions described in
                          paragraph (2).
                              (iii) <<NOTE: Evaluation. Determination.>> An
                          evaluation of the information technology solutions
                          described in paragraph (2) to determine whether
                          the full implementation of such solutions will
                          require additional funding or authorities,
                          including budget estimates and a description of
                          such authorities, as appropriate.
                              (iv) Efforts to ensure world-class
                          cybersecurity standards for protection of passport
                          applicant data and the passport issuance process
                          infrastructure, particularly such infrastructure
                          involved in adjudication of passport applications.
                              (v) Other specific planned steps that the
                          Bureau will take to achieve the criteria described
                          in subsection (a).
                (4) Final report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in
            consultation with the Chief Information Officer, shall submit to
            the appropriate congressional committees a report on the
            following:
                        (A) Progress on each information technology solution
                    described in paragraph (2).
                        (B) Additional information technology solutions the
                    Bureau intends to adopt.
                        (C) <<NOTE: Costs.>> Changes in the cost for
                    implementation of the steps described in the action
                    plan, if applicable.
                (5) Form.--The plans and report required by this subsection
            shall be submitted in an unclassified form and may include a
            classified annex, if necessary.

        (c) Rule of Construction for Passport Issuance.--Nothing in this
    section may be construed as an offer to procure a service or services or
    as a guarantee of a contract for such services.
    SEC. 7509. SEAN AND DAVID GOLDMAN INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION
                              PREVENTION AND RETURN ACT OF 2014 ACT
                              AMENDMENTS.

        (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Sean and David Goldman
    International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 (22
    U.S.C. 9101) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (3)--
                        (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
                    striking `` `abduction case' means a'' and inserting
                    ``abduction case means--
                        ``(A) a'';

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                        (B) by striking ``(A) has been reported'' and
                    inserting the following:
                              ``(i) has been reported'';
                        (C) in clause (i) (as so designated), by striking
                    ``and'' at the end;
                        (D) by striking ``(B) meets the criteria'' and
                    inserting the following:
                              ``(ii) meets the criteria'';
                        (E) in clause (ii) (as so designated), by striking
                    the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                        (F) by adding at the end the following new
                    subparagraph:
                        ``(B) includes any case reported involving an
                    application filed with the Central Authority of the
                    United States or directly with the foreign central
                    authority by a parent seeking rights of access or
                    return.''; and
                (2) in paragraph (11), by striking ``16'' and inserting
            ``18''.

        (b) Action in the Case of Abducted Children Who Reach the Age of
    16.--Section 201 of the Sean and David Goldman International Child
    Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9121) is amended
    by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(d) Action in the Case of Abducted Children Who Reach the Age of
    16.--When an individual who is an abducted child attains 16 years of
    age, a consular officer from a United States diplomatic mission in the
    country in which such individual resides shall, until either the left-
    behind parent seeking assistance or the individual (after attaining 18
    years of age) requests the officer to cease, annually attempt to contact
    such individual, through welfare and whereabout visits and by engaging
    other agencies and foreign counterparts as necessary, to provide
    information, as relevant, on rights and privileges as a United States
    citizen, such as passports, and any eligible benefits from left-behind
    parent, such as G.I. educational and health benefits and to obtain a
    verified location of such individual.''.
        (c) Study on International Parental Child Abduction.--Section 202 of
    the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and
    Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9122) is amended by adding at the end the
    following new subsection:
        ``(h) Study of International Parental Child Abduction.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Contracts. Reports.>> Study required.--Not
            later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this
            subsection, the Secretary of State, subject to the availability
            of funds, shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
            appropriate university, research institution, or nongovernmental
            organization to study and publish a report on the impact to
            abducted children and left-behind parents as a result of
            international parental child abduction.
                ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary of State shall consult
            with the appropriate congressional committees on the goals of
            the study and report required under paragraph (1).
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of
            appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated
            $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to carry out
            the study required under paragraph (1).''.

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         TITLE LXXVI--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    SEC. 7601. PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE UNITED
                              STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
                              DEVELOPMENT.

         Section 636(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
    2396(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(17) <<NOTE: Determination.>> employing individuals or
            organizations, by contract, for services abroad for purposes of
            this Act and title II of the Food for Peace Act, and individuals
            employed by contract to perform such services shall not by
            virtue of such employment be considered to be employees of the
            United States Government (except that the Administrator of the
            United States Agency for International Development may determine
            the applicability to such individuals of section 5 of the State
            Department Basic Authorities Act of 1965 (22 U.S.C. 2672)
            regarding tort claims when such claims arise in foreign
            countries in connection with United States operations abroad,
            and of any other law administered by the Administrator
            concerning the employment of such individuals abroad), and such
            contracts are authorized to be negotiated, the terms of the
            contracts to be prescribed, and the work to be performed, where
            necessary, without regard to such statutory provisions as relate
            to the negotiation, making, and performance of contracts and
            performance of work in the United States.''.
    SEC. 7602. CRISIS OPERATIONS AND DISASTER SURGE STAFFING.

        Section 625 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2385)
    is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
        ``(k) Crisis Operations and Disaster Surge Staffing.--(1) The
    United <<NOTE: Appointments.>> States Agency for International
    Development is authorized to appoint personnel in the excepted service
    using funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available
    under the heading `Transition Initiatives' in an Act making
    appropriations for the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and
    Related Programs and to carry out the provisions of part I and chapter 4
    of part II of this Act of and section 509(b) of the Global Fragility Act
    of 2019 (title V of division J of Public Law 116-94) to prevent or
    respond to foreign crises.

        ``(2) Funds authorized to carry out such purposes may be made
    available for the operating expenses and administrative costs of such
    personnel and may remain attributed to any minimum funding requirement
    for which they were originally made available.
        ``(3) The Administrator of the United States Agency for
    International Development shall coordinate with the Office of Personnel
    Management on implementation of the appointment authority under
    paragraph (1).
        ``(4) <<NOTE: Time period. Reports.>> Not later than one year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3
    years, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
    of the

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    Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on
    Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives, and the
    Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report
    regarding the continued need for and utilization of the authority
    pursuant to this subsection.''.
    SEC. 7603. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE WHILE ON MILITARY LEAVE.

        Section 908 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4088) is
    amended by inserting ``or United States Agency for International
    Development'' after ``A Department''.
    SEC. 7604. INCLUSION IN THE PET TRANSPORTATION EXCEPTION TO THE
                              FLY AMERICA ACT.

        Section 6224(a)(1) of the Department of State Authorization Act of
    2023 (division F of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 4081a) is amended, in
    the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
                (1) by striking ``the Department is'' and inserting ``the
            Department and the United States Agency for International
            Development (USAID), and other United States Government
            employees under chief of mission authority are''; and
                (2) by striking ``Department personnel'' and inserting
            ``Department and USAID personnel, and other United States
            Government employees under chief of mission authority''.

      TITLE LXXVII--DETERRING AND PREVENTING UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION

    SEC. 7701. HOSTAGE RECOVERY SUPPORT.

        Section 302(d) of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-
    Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741(d)) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(II), by inserting ``unless the
            Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs determines that
            circumstances warrant an additional night,'' after ``lodging,'';
            and
                (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``of any amount spent
            above $250,000 for any fiscal year to carry out paragraphs (2)
            and (3)'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after such time
            that total expenditures to carry out paragraphs (2) and (3) in
            any fiscal year surpass $250,000 for any fiscal year''.
    SEC. 7702. OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING LIKELIHOOD OF
                              UNITED STATES NATIONALS BEING UNLAWFULLY
                              OR WRONGFULLY DETAINED OR TAKEN HOSTAGE.

        The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking
    Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.) is amended by inserting
    after section 305 the following new section:
    ``SEC. 305A. <<NOTE: Classified information. Recommenda- tions. 22
                              USC 1741c-1.>> REPORT ON STRATEGIES FOR
                              REDUCING LIKELIHOOD OF UNITED STATES
                              NATIONALS BEING UNLAWFULLY OR WRONGFULLY
                              DETAINED OR TAKEN HOSTAGE.

        ``Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this
    section, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in
    coordination with the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, the Hostage Response
    Group, and relevant agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the
    President and Congress a classified report that identifies

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    and recommends options and strategies to reduce the likelihood of United
    States nationals being unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or taken
    hostage.''.
    SEC. 7703. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SANCTIONS IMPLEMENTATION.

        (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the
    Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury for fiscal year
    2026 $2,000,000 to implement the sanctions authorities, except for any
    authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of
    goods, provided by section 306 of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery
    and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741d) and Executive
    Order 14078 (22 U.S.C. 1741 note prec.; relating to bolstering efforts
    to bring hostages and wrongfully detained United States nationals home).
        (b) Good Defined.--In this section, the term ``good'' means any
    article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured
    product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding
    technical data.
    SEC. 7704. <<NOTE: Appropriation authorization.>> ENHANCING UNITED
                              STATES TRAVEL ADVISORIES.

        There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for the Bureau of
    Consular Affairs to use on travel advisory advertisement campaigns
    regarding travel made by United States nationals to countries under
    Level 4 ``Do Not Travel'' advisories issued by the Department of State
    Travel Advisory System.
    SEC. 7705. COORDINATION WITH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES AND
                              INDUSTRY ON TRAVEL ADVISORIES.

        The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking
    Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.) is amended by inserting
    after section 305A, as added by section 7702 of this Act, the following
    new section:
    ``SEC. 305B. <<NOTE: 22 USC 1741c-2.>> COORDINATION WITH
                              TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES AND INDUSTRY
                              ON DEPARTMENT OF STATE TRAVEL
                              ADVISORIES.

        ``(a) Coordination With the Department of Homeland Security.--
                ``(1) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> In general.--The Secretary of
            State shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland
            Security and representatives of any other Federal agency
            determined necessary, and in consultation with the Special
            Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and the Assistant
            Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, develop messaging and
            informational guidance to be delivered at all United States
            international airports and on relevant United States Government
            websites warning United States nationals of the risks of
            wrongful or unlawful detention or hostage-taking in covered
            countries.
                ``(2) Messaging and guidance.--The messaging and guidance
            described under paragraph (1) may include--
                        ``(A) posters, brochures, and other informational
                    materials;
                        ``(B) web banners or other warnings to be displayed
                    on relevant United States Government websites and
                    webpages;
                        ``(C) verbal warnings at United States international
                    airports to United States nationals whose destinations,
                    to the extent they are discernable, are covered
                    countries; and

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                        ``(D) other methods deemed appropriate by the
                    Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of
                    Homeland Security and representatives of any other
                    Federal agency determined necessary.

        ``(b) Department of State Coordination With United States
    Airlines.--The Secretary of State shall, in coordination with the
    Secretary of Homeland Security and representatives of any other Federal
    agency determined necessary, and in consultation with the Special
    Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and Assistant Secretary of the
    Bureau of Consular Affairs, work with United States airlines to provide
    warnings about the risk of wrongful or unlawful detention and hostage-
    taking to United States nationals booking travel through their airlines
    to a covered country.
        ``(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, in coordination
    with the Secretary of Homeland Security and representatives of any other
    Federal agency determined necessary, submit to Congress a report
    detailing--
                ``(1) the additional steps taken to warn United States
            nationals of the risks of wrongful or unlawful detention and
            hostage-taking abroad, including those described in this
            section;
                ``(2) efforts to improve the visibility and expand the reach
            of Department of State travel advisories concerning the risks to
            United States nationals of wrongful or unlawful detention and
            hostage-taking abroad; and
                ``(3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> additional
            recommendations on steps the United States Government might take
            to improve the awareness of United States nationals of the risk
            of wrongful or unlawful detention and hostage-taking abroad.

        ``(d) Covered Country Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
    country' means a country for which a Department of State travel advisory
    contains either the `K--Kidnapping or Hostage Taking' or `D--Wrongful
    Detention' Risk Indicators.''.
    SEC. 7706. PRIVACY ACT WAIVER AND PASSPORT RENEWALS.

        (a) Requirement To Include Travel Advisory Information on United
    States Passports.--Section 6103 of the Department of State Authorization
    Act of 2023 (division F of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 211a note) is
    amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``should''
    and inserting ``shall''.
        (b) Inclusion of Privacy Act Written Consent Form in Passport
    Application.--Section 1 of title IX of the Act of June 15, 1917 (22
    U.S.C. 213), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Each
    passport application made available to potential applicants (DS-11) and
    each passport renewal application made available to current passport
    holders (DS-82) shall include a form that, if completed, indicates the
    applicant's consent to the disclosure of information otherwise protected
    under section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
    `Privacy Act of 1974') in the event such applicant is determined to be
    wrongfully detained by a foreign government. Declining to complete such
    form shall not affect the issuance of a passport to a qualified
    applicant or diplomatic efforts to secure the release of a United States
    national from the custody of a foreign government or entity.''.

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    SEC. 7707. TIMELINE FOR UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION
                              DETERMINATIONS.

        Section 302 of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-
    Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741) is amended by adding at the
    end the following:
        ``(e) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Timeline for Unlawful or Wrongful
    Detention Determinations.--
                ``(1) Credible information determinations.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Time period. Review.>> In general.--
                    Not less frequently than every 180 days, the Assistant
                    Secretary for the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the
                    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs shall
                    review the cases where there is potential credible
                    information that any United States national is being
                    detained wrongfully and which has been identified
                    through official government channels to both bureaus.
                        ``(B) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Report of
                    findings.--Not later than 30 days after each review
                    under subparagraph (A), the Assistant Secretary of State
                    for Consular Affairs and the Special Presidential Envoy
                    for Hostage Affairs shall jointly submit to Congress a
                    classified report identifying the United States
                    nationals identified as a result of the review in
                    subparagraph (A) detained overseas who have not, as of
                    the date of the report, been determined by the Secretary
                    to be unlawfully or wrongfully detained.
                        ``(C) Notification to family members.--In the case
                    of a United States national detained overseas identified
                    in the report under subparagraph (B), the Assistant
                    Secretary of State for Consular Affairs shall notify a
                    family member (as that term is defined in subsection
                    (d)(8)) or the legal representative of the United States
                    national not later than 30 days after the transmittal of
                    the report required by subparagraph (B).
                ``(2) Status determinations.--
                        ``(A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> In general.--Except as
                    provided in subparagraph (B) and to the extent
                    practicable, not later than 180 days after the date on
                    which the Secretary of State receives an assessment from
                    the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs or
                    the head of any other relevant bureau of the Department
                    of State that credible information exists that a United
                    States national is being detained unlawfully or
                    wrongfully, the Secretary shall determine whether the
                    United States national is in fact being unlawfully or
                    wrongfully detained.
                        ``(B) Waiver.--
                              ``(i) In general.--The Secretary may waive the
                          requirement under subparagraph (A) to make an
                          unlawful or wrongful detention determination if
                          the Secretary--
                                        ``(I) determines that making such a
                                    determination may jeopardize the safety
                                    or interests of the United States
                                    national being detained abroad or the
                                    national security interests of the
                                    United States; and

                                    ``(II) <<NOTE: Classified information. Re
                                    ports.>> submits to Congress a
                                    classified report describing the reasons
                                    for the waiver.
                              ``(ii) Timing.--A waiver under clause (i)
                          shall expire on the date that is 180 days after
                          the date

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                          on which the Secretary submits the report on the
                          waiver to Congress pursuant to clause (i)(II).
                              ``(iii) Renewal.--The Secretary may renew a
                          waiver granted pursuant to clause (i) in the
                          manner provided under such clause.''.
    SEC. 7708. DECLARATIONS OF INVALIDITY.

        Section 302 of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-
    Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741), as amended by section 7707
    of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
        ``(f) <<NOTE: Determination. President.>> Declarations of
    Invalidity.--Upon the release of a United States national determined to
    be unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad and the return of that
    national, the President shall issue to that national a letter, to be
    known as a `declaration of invalidity', that officially declares the
    detention abroad of the national as invalid for the purpose of
    completing any documentation that warrants a background investigation or
    review of prior offenses, such as a conviction.''.

                          TITLE LXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS

    SEC. 7801. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO PROMOTE UNITED
                              STATES CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT AT THE UNITED
                              NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

        (a) In General.--The President should direct United States
    departments and agencies to, in coordination with the Secretary --
                (1) fund and recruit Junior Professional Officers for
            positions at the United Nations and related specialized and
            technical organizations; and
                (2) facilitate secondments, details, and transfers to
            agencies and specialized and technical bodies of the United
            Nations.

        (b) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--There
    is authorized to be appropriated an additional $20,000,000 for each of
    the fiscal years 2025 through 2031 for the Secretary to support Junior
    Professional Officers, details, transfers, and interns that advance
    United States interests at multilateral institutions and international
    organizations, including to recruit, train, and host events related to
    such positions, and to promote United States citizen candidates for
    employment and leadership positions at multilateral institutions and
    international organizations.

        (c) Availability.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a)
    shall remain available until expended.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional Notification.--Not later than
    15 days prior to the obligation of funds authorized to be appropriated
    under this section, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees and the Committee on Appropriations of the
    Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
    Representatives a notification outlining the amount and proposed use of
    such funds.
    SEC. 7802. AMENDMENT TO REWARDS FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM.

        Section 36(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
    (22 U.S.C. 2708(b)) is amended--
                (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
            semicolon;

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                (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and
            inserting ``; or''; and
                (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
                ``(15) the restraining, seizing, forfeiting, or repatriating
            of stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and the
            proceeds of such corruption.''.
    SEC. 7803. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 22 USC 2656 note.>> UNITED STATES-
                              AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT AND RELATED
                              MATTERS.

        (a) United States-Africa Leaders Summit.--
                (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
            the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the
            President shall convene a United States-Africa Leaders Summit to
            strengthen ties and promote cooperation with African leaders, as
            well as civil society, business, diaspora, women, and youth
            leaders.
                (2) Participation.--Each summit convened pursuant to this
            subsection shall have participation, including in meetings with
            United States officials, from--
                        (A) leaders of civilian-led governments of African
                    countries in good standing with the African Union,
                    provided that such leaders--
                              (i) are not sanctioned by the United States;
                          and
                              (ii) have not been found, by credible
                          international observers or other international
                          bodies, to have undermined democratic elections;
                        (B) heads of transitional governments that are
                    implementing a roadmap to hold credible elections and
                    who are unaffiliated with actions that were related to
                    an unconstitutional change of administration; and
                        (C) civil society from each of the African countries
                    represented at the Summit.
                (3) Non-payment of au membership fees not basis for
            disqualification.--For the purposes of this subsection, non-
            payment of membership fees to the African Union shall not
            disqualify a country's leader.

        (b) United States-Africa City Summit (``mini Summit'').--The
    Secretary should, not later than one year after each summit hosted under
    subsection (a) host a United States-Africa City Summit (``Mini Summit'')
    across cities in Africa or the United States to promote subregional
    cooperation and serve as a catalyst in fostering engagement with
    representatives of government, civil society, business, academia, youth,
    culture and the arts, the African diaspora community, and
    underrepresented groups.
        (c) United States-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation Unit.--
                (1) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> In general.--The Secretary
            shall establish within the Bureau for African Affairs of the
            Department of State a United States-Africa Leaders Summit
            implementation unit responsible for coordinating, planning and
            implementing summits, which should include robust interagency
            consultation and may include, on a temporary basis, personnel
            seconded from USAID and other Federal agencies as appropriate,
            and which shall be led by an individual who has previously been
            appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
                (2) Duties.--The duties of the implementation unit
            authorized by this subsection shall include--

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                        (A) using lessons learned from the 2022 African
                    Leaders Summit and subsequent summits to inform planning
                    of future summits;
                        (B) leading interagency efforts to provide guidance
                    to United States embassies in African countries related
                    to planning each summit and engagement with governments
                    and civil society in advance of each summit;
                        (C) tracking and ensuring implementation of
                    commitments made during United States-Africa Leaders
                    Summits;
                        (D) liaising with interagency partners and the
                    National Security Council regarding implementation of
                    summit commitments;
                        (E) facilitating meetings and engagement with
                    African Diaspora communities and stakeholders; and
                        (F) reporting quarterly on a public website of the
                    Department regarding progress to accomplish summit
                    commitments and status of commitments across Federal
                    departments and agencies.
                (3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Requirement for consultation.--
            Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
            Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the implementation unit
            shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on
            summit planning and the fulfillment of commitments and any
            relevant follow on issues in the wake of each summit.

        (d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--There
    is authorized to be appropriated $28,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 and
    $14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. Such sums shall
    remain available for three fiscal years.
    SEC. 7804. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2656 note.>> SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Statement of Policy.--It shall be the
    policy of the United States to work with the Summit of the Americas
    Secretariat to support the organization of a Summit of the Americas
    every 4 years, or more frequently as appropriate, subject to the
    availability of funds, to strengthen ties and promote cooperation
    between the United States and countries in the Western Hemisphere, as
    well as civil society, business, diaspora, women, and youth leaders.

        (b) Authorization.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out the
    policy described in subsection (a).
        (c) Cities Summit of the Americas.--
                (1) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
                        (A) Subnational diplomacy strengthens democratic
                    governance by enhancing the ability of local leader to
                    tackle shared challenges and deepens United States ties
                    with regional partners by localizing bilateral and
                    multilateral partnerships and connections.
                        (B) The first-ever Cities Summit of the Americas in
                    2023 promoted a valuable exchange of best practices and
                    lessons learned between city, State, municipal, and
                    regional leaders and should be held as part of the
                    Summit of the Americas process.
                (2) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to work with
            the Summit of the Americas Secretariat to support the
            organization of Cities Summit of the Americas, across cities in
            the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, to take
            place as a part of each Summit of the Americas described in
            subsection (a), to promote subnational cooperation and serve as

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            a catalyst in fostering engagement with representatives of
            government, civil society, faith-based organizations, business,
            academia, youth, culture and the arts, Latin American and
            Caribbean diaspora communities, and underrepresented groups.

        (d) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Implementation.--The Secretary is
    authorized to designate an existing official to serve within the
    Department as senior-level coordinator to coordinate, in conjunction
    with other relevant agencies, matters related to the implementation of
    Summit of Americas commitments, including--
                (1) tracking and ensuring implementation of commitments made
            during Summits of the Americas; and
                (2) liaising with interagency partners and the National
            Security Council regarding implementation of summit commitments.

        (e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than one year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5
    years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
    committees a report on the implementation of this section, including the
    status of commitments of the United States and participating partners
    for the prior year and upcoming year.
    SEC. 7805. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PAYMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
                              INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

        Section 7(1) of Public Law 106-178 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended,
    in the undesignated matter following subparagraph (B), by striking
    ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
    SEC. 7806. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> INCLUSION OF COST ASSOCIATED
                              WITH PRODUCING REPORTS.

        (a) Estimated Cost of Reports.--Beginning on October 1, 2026, and
    for the next three fiscal years, the Secretary shall require that any
    report produced for external distribution, including for distribution to
    Congress, include the total estimated cost of producing such report and
    the estimated number of personnel hours.
        (b) Annual Total Cost of Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the
    end of each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2025, and for the
    next three fiscal years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
    congressional committees and the Committee on Appropriations of the
    Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
    Representatives an annual report listing the reports issued for the
    prior fiscal year, the frequency of each report, the total estimated
    cost associated with producing such report, and the estimated number of
    personnel hours.
    SEC. 7807. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2291o.>> FENTANYL REPORTING AND
                              AUTHORITIES.

        (a) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
            ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
                    Senate;
                        (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
                        (C) the Committee on Homeland Security and
                    Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
                        (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
                        (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
                        (F) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
                    Representatives;
                        (G) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
                    Representatives;

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                        (H) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House
                    of Representatives;
                        (I) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives; and
                        (J) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) Beneficiary countries.--
                        (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
                    (B), the term ``beneficiary countries'' means Colombia,
                    Mexico, and Peru.
                        (B) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Updates.--The Secretary,
                    in consultation with the Attorney General and the
                    Secretary of Defense, may add or remove one or more
                    countries from the list of beneficiary countries under
                    subparagraph (A) after providing written notification of
                    such changes to the appropriate committees of Congress.
                (3) Listed chemical.--The term ``listed chemical'' has the
            meaning given such term in section 102 of the Controlled
            Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802).

        (b) Establishment.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
    Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General, may carry out the
    ``Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative'' in beneficiary countries
    to achieve the purposes described in subsection (c).
        (c) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
                (1) to improve and increase rates of seizure and destruction
            of listed chemicals in beneficiary countries;
                (2) to alleviate the backlog of seized listed chemicals and
            dispose of the hazardous waste generated by illicit drug
            trafficking in beneficiary countries in an environmentally safe
            and effective manner;
                (3) to ensure that seized listed chemicals are not
            reintroduced into the illicit drug production stream within
            beneficiary countries;
                (4) to free up storage space for future listed chemical
            seizures within beneficiary countries; and
                (5) to reduce the negative environmental impact of listed
            chemicals.

        (d) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> Implementation Plan.--Not later than 90 days
    after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
    coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense,
    shall submit an implementation plan to the appropriate committees of
    Congress that includes a timeline and stated objectives for actions to
    be taken in beneficiary countries in support of the Precursor Chemical
    Destruction Initiative.

        (e) <<NOTE: Plans.>> Elements.--The implementation plan required
    under subsection (d) shall include--
                (1) <<NOTE: Strategy. Timeline. Overview.>> a multi-year
            strategy with a timeline, overview of objectives, budgetary
            projections, and anticipated outcomes for the region and for
            each beneficiary country;
                (2) specific, measurable benchmarks to track the progress of
            the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative towards
            accomplishing the outcomes referred to in paragraph (1);
                (3) a plan for the delineation of the roles to be carried
            out by the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the
            Department of Defense, and any other Federal department or
            agency in carrying out the Precursor Chemical Destruction
            Initiative; and

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                (4) a plan for addressing security and government corruption
            and providing updates to the appropriate committees of Congress
            on the results of such efforts.

        (f) Annual Progress Update.--Not later than one year after the
    submission of the implementation plan pursuant to subsection (d), and
    annually thereafter, the Secretary, in coordination with the Attorney
    General and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate
    committees of Congress a written description of the results achieved by
    the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative, including--
                (1) the implementation of the strategy and plans described
            in subsections (d) and (e);
                (2) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> compliance with, and progress
            related to, meeting the benchmarks referred to in subsection
            (e)(2); and
                (3) the type and quantity of listed chemicals destroyed by
            each beneficiary country.

        (g) Funding.--The Secretary shall use amounts otherwise appropriated
    for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement programs managed
    by the Department to carry out this section.
    SEC. 7808. STRENGTHENING TRACKING OF TRANQ.

        Section 489(a)(11) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
    2291h(a)(11)) is amended--
                (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, xylazine,'' after
            ``illicit fentanyl''; and
                (2) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``)'' before the
            semicolon at the end.
    SEC. 7809. SIGAR SUNSET AND TRANSITION.

        (a) Sunset.--Section 1229(o)(1) of the National Defense
    Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 5 U.S.C. 415
    note) is amended by striking ``terminate 180 days'' and all that follows
    through the period at the end and inserting ``terminate on January 31,
    2026.''.
        (b) <<NOTE: 5 USC 415 note.>> Eligibility for ICTAP.--Any individual
    who is an employee of the Office of the Special Inspector General for
    Afghanistan Reconstruction on the date of the enactment of this section
    shall be--
                (1) given priority consideration for appointment under the
            Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program under subpart G
            of part 330 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (or any
            successor regulation), subject to the terms and conditions of
            such Program; and
                (2) considered to be displaced and ICTAP-eligible as those
            terms are defined in section 330.702 of such subpart (or any
            successor regulation) for purposes of the Program; and
                (3) considered to have established proof of eligibility
            under section 330.710 of such subpart (or any successor
            regulation) for the purposes of the Program.

        (c) Appointment to the Competitive Service.--Any individual
    described in subsection (b) who is found to be well qualified for a
    position may be appointed in the competitive service without competitive
    examination.
        (d) Regulations.--The Director of the Office of Personnel Management
    may prescribe regulations for the administration of this section.

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        (e) Use of Unobligated Funds.--Any unobligated funds remaining
    available for the Office of the Special Inspector General for
    Afghanistan Reconstruction on February 1, 2026, may be used by the
    Office of Inspector General of the Department of State.
    SEC. 7810. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2151 note.>> COORDINATOR FOR AFGHAN
                              RELOCATION EFFORTS.

        (a) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> Establishment of Coordinator.--The
    Secretary shall appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (in
    this section referred to as the ``Coordinator''), who shall be
    responsible for--
                (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies and
            facilitating the departure of United States citizens and lawful
            permanent residents who request United States assistance to
            leave Afghanistan; and
                (2) working with other offices of the Department, as well as
            with appropriate counterparts at other Federal departments and
            agencies, to ensure integrated United States support for such
            relocation efforts.

        (b) Authorities.--The Coordinator is authorized--
                (1) to enter into personal services contracts for a period
            ending not later than the date described in subsection (e);
                (2) to extend and maintain through such date personal
            services contracts entered into pursuant to the authority
            provided by section 2401 of the Afghanistan Supplemental
            Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-43);
                (3) to hire temporary personnel who are United States
            citizens, except that to the extent possible the Coordinator
            should use Foreign Service limited appointments to fill such
            positions both in the United States and abroad in accordance
            with section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
            3949); and
                (4) subject to the availability of appropriations--
                        (A) to accept, in the form of reimbursement or
                    transfer, amounts from other Federal departments or
                    agencies as appropriate to carry out the duties
                    described in subsection (a); and
                        (B) to reimburse such other departments or agencies
                    as the Coordinator may determine appropriate to carry
                    out such duties.

        (c) Detailees and Assignees.--Any Federal Government employee may be
    detailed or assigned to the Office of the Coordinator, with or without
    reimbursement, consistent with applicable laws and regulations regarding
    such employee, and such detail or assignment shall be without
    interruption or loss of status or privilege.
        (d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification With Respect to Transfers of
    Funds.--The Coordinator shall notify the appropriate congressional
    committees and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the
    Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives of each use
    of the transfer authority made available under subsection (b)(4)(A) not
    later than 15 days before the completion of such transfer.

        (e) Sunset.--This section and the authorities provided by this
    section shall terminate on the date that is 3 years after the date of
    the enactment of this Act.

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    SEC. 7811. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
                              OF PERSONS EVACUATED FROM AFGHANISTAN.

        (a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Feasibility Study.--Not later
    than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
    shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a feasibility
    study on potential reimbursement for the expenses of personal funds by
    any covered United States person to evacuate American citizens, lawful
    permanent residents of the United States, or allies from Afghanistan
    during the period beginning on August 1, 2021, and ending on March 31,
    2022.

        (b) Consultation.--In developing the feasibility study required by
    subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with nongovernmental
    organizations, including veterans service organizations, with expertise
    in supporting the evacuation of United States citizens and Afghan allies
    from Afghanistan.
        (c) Elements.--The feasibility study required by subsection (a)
    shall also include the following elements:
                (1) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of each nongovernmental
            organization consulted in accordance with subsection (b) during
            the development of the feasibility study.
                (2) <<NOTE: Process.>> The process for filing a
            reimbursement claim.
                (3) The supporting documentation required to file a
            reimbursement claim.
                (4) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> An estimate of the time that would
            be associated with processing a reimbursement claim.
                (5) Eligibility requirements for covered United States
            persons to file a reimbursement claim under the program
            described in the feasibility study.
                (6) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> The criteria for reimbursement under
            the program, including a maximum reimbursement limit and a
            prohibition on the issuance of reimbursements for expenses
            described in subsection (a) for which a deduction was allowed
            under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
                (7) The types of reimbursable claims and activities that
            would be considered for reimbursement, such as funding for safe
            houses, travel, food, and other life-saving provisions.
                (8) <<NOTE: Process.>> The process for disbursing funds to
            United States persons once a reimbursement claim is verified and
            approved.
                (9) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> An estimate of the costs that
            would be associated with implementing the reimbursement program
            described in the feasibility study, including whether sufficient
            funds have already been appropriated.
                (10) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> A recommendation for the
            Federal entity best suited to carry out the reimbursement
            program described in the feasibility study, including whether
            sufficient statutory authority already exists for such Federal
            entity to provide such reimbursements.
                (11) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Assessment.>> Additional
            recommendations, including assessment of feasibility, for
            options to pay back covered United States persons other than
            through reimbursements.

        (d) Definitions.--In this section:
                (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
            ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
                        (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
                    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
                    the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the

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                    Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
                    Senate; and
                        (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
                    on Oversight and Accountability, the Committee on Armed
                    Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the
                    Committee on Appropriations of the House of
                    Representatives.
                (2) Ally from afghanistan.--The term ``ally from
            Afghanistan'' means an individual who was eligible, upon
            evacuation during the period described in subsection (a), for--
                        (A) special immigrant status or processing under
                    section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality
                    Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)), pursuant to section 602(b)
                    of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Public Law
                    111-8; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note); or
                        (B) the U.S. Refugees Admissions Program through the
                    Priority 1 or Priority 2 categories.
                (3) Covered united states person.--The term ``covered United
            States person''--
                        (A) means an individual who is a citizen or national
                    of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for
                    permanent residence in the United States; and
                        (B) does not include any private group, foundation,
                    or other entity who received funds from private
                    foundations, other private donors, or other sources of
                    funds to conduct evacuation efforts in Afghanistan.
    SEC. 7812. EXTENSIONS.

        (a) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2385 note.>> USAID Civil Service Annuitant
    Waiver.--Section 625(j)(1)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
    U.S.C. 2385(j)(1)(B)) shall be applied by striking ``October 1, 2010''
    and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.

        (b) Overseas Pay Comparability and Limitation.--
                (1) In general.--The authority provided under section 1113
            of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-32;
            123 Stat. 1904) shall remain in effect through December 31,
            2034.
                (2) Limitation.--The authority described in paragraph (1)
            may not be used to pay an eligible member of the Foreign Service
            (as defined in section 1113(b) of the Supplemental
            Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-32; 123 Stat. 1904)) a
            locality-based comparability payment (stated as a percentage)
            that exceeds two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based
            comparability payment (stated as a percentage) that would be
            payable to such member under section 5304 of title 5, United
            States Code, if such member's official duty station were in the
            District of Columbia.

        (c) Inspector General Annuitant Waiver.--The authorities provided
    under section 1015(b) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
    (Public Law 111-212; 124 Stat. 2332)--
                (1) <<NOTE: Extension. Time period.>> shall remain in effect
            through September 30, 2026; and
                (2) may be used to facilitate the assignment of persons for
            oversight of programs in countries with a humanitarian disaster
            or complex emergency declaration.

        (d) <<NOTE: Extension. Time period. Applicability. Ukraine. 22 USC
    4831 note.>> Security Review Committees.--The authority provided under
    section 301(a)(3) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism
    Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4831(a)(3)) shall remain in

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    effect for facilities in Afghanistan and shall apply to facilities in
    Ukraine through September 30, 2026, except that the notification and
    reporting requirements contained in such section shall include the
    appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations of
    the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
    Representatives.

        (e) READ Act Reauthorization.--Section 4(a) of the Reinforcing
    Education Accountability in Development Act (division A of Public Law
    115-56; 22 U.S.C. 2151c note) is amended by striking ``one year after
    the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31,
    2025''.
        (f) Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018.--The Reciprocal Access
    to Tibet Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-330; 8 U.S.C. 1182 note) is
    amended--
                (1) in section 4(a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
            by striking ``the following five years'' and inserting ``the
            following 10 years''; and
                (2) in section 5(c), in the first sentence, by striking
            ``the following five years'' and inserting ``the following 10
            years''.

        (g) Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.--Section 7(h)
    of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-
    76; 22 U.S.C. 5701 note) is amended by striking ``December 20, 2024''
    and inserting ``the date that is 10 years after the date of the
    enactment of this Act''.
        (h) Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020.--Section 6(h) of the
    Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-145; 22 U.S.C.
    6901 note) is amended by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``10
    years''.

        Approved December 23, 2024.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5009 (S. 2395):
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    HOUSE REPORTS: No. 118-366 (Comm. on Natural Resources).
    SENATE REPORTS: No. 118-128 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works)
    accompanying S. 2395.
    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024):
                Feb. 5, considered and passed House.
                Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate, amended.
                Dec. 11, House concurred in Senate amendment with an
                    amendment.
                Dec. 12, 16-18, Senate considered and concurred in House
                    amendment.
    DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2024):
                Dec. 23, Presidential statement.

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