[119th Congress Public Law 60]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
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Public Law 119-60
119th Congress
An Act
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities
of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 18,
2025 - [S. 1071]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.>>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into 8 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--Department of State Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026.
(6) Division F--Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026.
(7) Division G--Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.
(8) Division H--Other Matters.
(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. Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program.
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
Sec. 113. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
range assault aircraft.
Sec. 114. Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation
Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the Army.
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Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
Sec. 122. Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned
surface vessels.
Sec. 123. Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers;
modification of prohibition on availability of funds for
legacy waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier program.
Sec. 125. Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine program.
Sec. 126. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
support continuous production of Virginia-class submarines.
Sec. 127. Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships.
Sec. 128. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
and Messing Barges.
Sec. 129. Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain
Navy vessels.
Sec. 130. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
Sec. 131. Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program.
Sec. 132. Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and
repair parts in Navy budget justification materials.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
refueling tanker aircraft.
Sec. 142. Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft.
Sec. 143. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 144. Modification to annual report on Air Force tactical fighter
aircraft force structure.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber
aircraft squadrons.
Sec. 147. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
aircraft.
Sec. 148. Preservation of retired KC-10 aircraft.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 airborne
warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 150. B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability matrices.
Sec. 151. Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap.
Sec. 152. Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force.
Sec. 153. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
Sec. 154. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on
acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post Capability.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
Sec. 162. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
contracting related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging.
Sec. 163. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
or production line shutdown for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
Sec. 164. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
certification on correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 165. Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 166. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
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 to authority to award prizes for advanced
technology achievements.
Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
laboratories and other entities for research and development
of technologies for military missions.
Sec. 213. Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 214. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
furnishing of test facilities and equipment.
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Sec. 215. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Sec. 216. Modification of requirement for Department of Defense policies
for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical
data link network.
Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with
critical research and development expertise.
Sec. 218. Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 219. Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation
oversight.
Sec. 220. Application of software innovation to modernize test and
evaluation infrastructure.
Sec. 221. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
relating to digital engineering.
Sec. 222. Catalyst Pathfinder Program.
Sec. 223. Modifications to defense research capacity building program.
Sec. 224. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institute.
Sec. 225. Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing.
Sec. 226. Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and
long-range weapons.
Sec. 227. Western regional range complex demonstration.
Sec. 228. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
enhance weapon system platforms.
Sec. 229. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor
aircraft.
Sec. 230. Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations.
Sec. 231. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition
Office.
Sec. 232. Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of
research, development, test, and evaluation functions of
Joint conventional armaments and ammunition.
Sec. 233. Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software.
Sec. 234. Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study
results.
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
Sec. 241. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
manufacturing processes.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology Management Office.
Sec. 243. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
Sec. 244. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
Sec. 245. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 246. Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
Sec. 247. Ethical and responsible development and deployment of
biotechnology within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 248. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 251. Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and
investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 252. Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology
areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.
Sec. 253. Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and
evaluation laboratories and facilities.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
remediation in annual report on defense environmental
programs.
Sec. 312. Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or
hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 313. Modification of availability and use of energy cost savings.
Sec. 314. Requirement to support National Guard training on wildfire
prevention and response.
Sec. 315. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
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Sec. 316. Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of
personal protective equipment for firefighters containing
perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 317. Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose
private drinking water is contaminated with
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances from Department of Defense activities.
Sec. 318. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
operational nuclear energy.
Sec. 319. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group.
Sec. 320. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
weather data.
Sec. 321. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
Sec. 322. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 323. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
Guam.
Sec. 324. Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Modification of readiness report to include summary count of
certain mishaps.
Sec. 332. Authority to provide supplies incidental to support and
services for eligible non-Department of Defense
organizations.
Sec. 333. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 334. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of
global contested logistics posture management.
Sec. 335. Modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of
firefighting or security-guard functions.
Sec. 336. Responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal
property matters.
Sec. 337. Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and
readiness of certain naval surface vessels.
Sec. 338. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 339. Modification of report on improved oversight for
implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization
Program of the Navy.
Sec. 340. Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on
operational status of amphibious warship fleet.
Sec. 341. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
Sec. 342. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
Sec. 343. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
exercises.
Sec. 344. Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of
declining aircraft readiness rates.
Sec. 345. Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance.
Sec. 346. Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation
logistics for household goods.
Sec. 347. Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence
capabilities into logistics operations.
Sec. 348. Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainment.
Sec. 349. Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
Sec. 350. Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance.
Sec. 351. Modernization of the organic industrial base of the Army.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
Sec. 361. Reporting requirements for Out-Year Unconstrained Total
Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 362. Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 363. Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 364. Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous
conflicts.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 371. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
governments affected by depot reductions.
Sec. 372. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries.
Sec. 373. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
Sec. 374. Establishment of Army museum system.
Sec. 375. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
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Sec. 376. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System.
Sec. 377. Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air
carriers.
Sec. 378. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
facilities.
Sec. 379. Restroom access at military installations for certain
transportation service providers.
Sec. 380. Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by
Department of Defense.
Sec. 381. Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
Sec. 382. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in Guam.
Sec. 383. Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the
Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 384. Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter
training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
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; Reports
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Space Force general officer management.
Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the Air
Force to the Space Force.
Sec. 503. Notification of removal of officers from selection board
reports and promotion lists.
Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
for education required for appointment.
Sec. 505. Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for
reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for
general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and
O-8.
Sec. 506. Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 507. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
successive selection boards for boards to consider officers
for promotion to major general or rear admiral.
Sec. 508. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army National
Guard and Air Force National Guard.
Sec. 512. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to a
State disaster.
Sec. 513. Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of
National Guard to perform homeland defense activities.
Sec. 514. Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and
response training.
Sec. 515. Study and report on members of the reserve components:
consideration of amount of time of service in activation;
authority to waive limitation on release from active duty.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
Sec. 521. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
expansion.
Sec. 522. Women's initiative teams.
Sec. 523. Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 524. Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability
Evaluation System reviews.
Sec. 525. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions.
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Sec. 526. Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent
change of station.
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
Sec. 531. Recruiter access to secondary schools.
Sec. 532. Alternative service in areas of national interest by
individuals denied enlistment.
Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 534. Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose
score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a
prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 535. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
Subtitle E--Member Training
Sec. 541. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor
qualifications.
Sec. 542. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
Sec. 543. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.
Sec. 544. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready, Relevant
Learning initiative of the Navy.
Sec. 545. Mandatory training on government ethics and national security
law.
Sec. 546. Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps instructors.
Sec. 547. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for performance training and proficiency
assessment.
Sec. 548. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
Sec. 549. Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training Center.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility
detail as a student at a law school.
Sec. 552. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
regarding professional military education.
Sec. 553. Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for
professional military education.
Sec. 554. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Studies.
Sec. 555. Military service academy nominations.
Sec. 556. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
midshipmen.
Sec. 557. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
Representatives to the Boards of Visitors of Service
Academies.
Sec. 558. Director of Admissions of the United States Naval Academy.
Sec. 559. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
Force Institute of Technology.
Sec. 559A. Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or
activities at the military service academies that are
designated for women or girls.
Sec. 559B. Organization of Army War College.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Qualifications for judge advocates.
Sec. 562. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
Sec. 563. Analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful
broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 564. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance.
Sec. 565. Notification of military sex offenders at military
installations.
Sec. 566. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 567. Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive
article for child pornography-related offenses under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program;
reports.
Sec. 572. Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition Assistance
Program.
Sec. 573. Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals
retiring or separating from the Armed Forces.
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
Sec. 581. Notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a
military child development center.
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Sec. 582. Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross employees
in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 583. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
reserve components.
Sec. 584. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for
students of Defense Dependent Schools.
Sec. 585. Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and
military child development centers.
Sec. 586. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.
Sec. 587. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
care.
Sec. 588. Assistance for deployment-related support of members of the
Armed Forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Sec. 589. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian personnel.
Sec. 589A. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs.
Sec. 589B. Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices
in Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
Sec. 589V. Management of special education in schools operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 589D. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams
for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sec. 592. Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-
service cross to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for acts of valor in
Vietnam.
Sec. 593. Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
and allowance authorities.
Sec. 602. Extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement
and early discharges.
Sec. 603. Extension of temporary early retirement authority.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and
benefits.
Sec. 613. Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of
reserve components.
Sec. 614. Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for
subsistence for enlisted members.
Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
Sec. 623. Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed
Forces assigned to Alaska.
Sec. 624. Improvements to basic allowance for housing.
Subtitle D--Leave
Sec. 631. Improved parental leave for members of the armed forces.
Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
and youth program services providers.
Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
members of the Armed Forces when necessary to meet mission
requirements.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
Sealift Command.
Sec. 652. Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage;
privatization.
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Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
Sec. 661. Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements.
Sec. 662. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
programs for members receiving orders for a change of
permanent station.
Sec. 663. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
military installations.
Sec. 664. Military compensation educational campaign.
Sec. 665. Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as
remote and isolated military installation.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents.
Sec. 702. Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic
examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise
ineligible individuals.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health
Agency.
Sec. 712. Military-civilian medical surge program.
Sec. 713. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
manning end strength.
Sec. 714. Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to
modify scope of services provided at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 715. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries.
Sec. 716. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner
countries.
Sec. 717. Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 718. Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to
chiropractic clinics at military installations.
Sec. 719. Strategic infectious disease medical research plan.
Sec. 720. Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms
relating to health care provider credentialing and
privileging of Department of Defense.
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Improvement of availability of care for veterans from
facilities and providers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 732. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
Sec. 733. Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 734. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating
to cancer.
Sec. 735. Study on accreditation of military dental treatment
facilities.
Sec. 736. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel.
Sec. 737. Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of
unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
Sec. 802. Changes to certain documents.
Sec. 803. Pilot program for financing for covered activities.
Sec. 804. Multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and
certain munitions.
Sec. 805. Addressing insufficiencies in technical data.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition
process.
Sec. 812. Modifications to current defense acquisition requirements.
Sec. 813. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
Sec. 814. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
actions.
Sec. 815. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
requirements validation.
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Sec. 816. Modification of program and processes relating to foreign
acquisition.
Sec. 817. Review of Department of Defense Instruction relating to
conventional ammunition management.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 821. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
Sec. 822. Modifications to requirements for the President of the Defense
Acquisition University.
Sec. 823. Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian Training Corps.
Sec. 824. Increasing competition in defense contracting.
Sec. 825. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 826. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
acquisition workforce.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 831. Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement of certain
seafood.
Sec. 832. Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 833. Interim national security waivers for supply chain
illumination efforts.
Sec. 834. Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from
certain nations.
Sec. 835. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from
certain nations.
Sec. 836. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
requirements for covered products.
Sec. 837. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
Sec. 838. Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department
of Defense dependent on foreign materials or components.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 841. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with
certain retailers.
Sec. 842. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
foreign sources.
Sec. 843. Application of national security waiver for strategic
materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials.
Sec. 844. Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization
for production from recovered material.
Sec. 845. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
entities.
Sec. 846. Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that
have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the
Russian Federation or the Russian energy sector.
Sec. 847. Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters
from foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 848. Clarification of procurement prohibition related to
acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in
certain countries.
Sec. 849. Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive
manufacturing machines.
Sec. 850. Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology
providers.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
Sec. 862. Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense
Executive Agent authority.
Sec. 863. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
Capabilities Initiative.
Sec. 864. United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 865. Improving the domestic textile and industrial base.
Sec. 866. Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization.
Sec. 867. Modifications to defense industrial base fund.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
advance international product support capabilities in a
contested logistics environment.
Sec. 872. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
Sec. 873. Combatant command experimentation authority.
Sec. 874. Annual report on contract cancellations and terminations.
Sec. 875. Ability to withhold contract payments during period of
pendancy of a bid protest.
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Sec. 876. Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually
hazardous risks.
Sec. 877. Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-
generation wireless technology.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 902. Directive authority for matters for which the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibility.
Sec. 903. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments
Cooperation.
Sec. 904. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 905. Modification of covered technology categories for Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 907. Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational
structure for digital solution and software delivery.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 911. Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant
commanders.
Sec. 912. Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
Defense Innovation Unit.
Sec. 914. Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 915. Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.
Sec. 916. Limitation on availability of funds for modification or
consolidation of geographic combatant commands.
Sec. 917. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint
Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
Department of Defense financial improvement and audit
remediation plan.
Sec. 1003. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and Department of
Defense annual financial statements.
Sec. 1004. Amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements.
Sec. 1005. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1006. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to
title II of Public Law 119-21.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
audit of the financial statements of the Department of
Defense for fiscal year 2026.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1010. Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter
transnational organized crime.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1011. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
Sec. 1012. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment
of vessel projects.
Sec. 1013. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
Sec. 1014. Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sec. 1015. Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for
Navy amphibious ship maintenance.
Sec. 1016. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
construction.
Sec. 1017. Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite
quantity contract for destroyer maintenance.
Sec. 1018. Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission
oceanographic research vessels of the Navy.
Sec. 1019. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
industrial base.
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Sec. 1020. Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater
vehicles from certain technical authority requirements.
Sec. 1021. Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies
and capabilities.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1031. Extension of authority for joint task forces to support law
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.
Sec. 1032. 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. 1033. 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. 1034. 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. 1035. 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. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support of
Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
Government personnel.
Sec. 1042. Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other
specified persons: authority to provide protection.
Sec. 1043. Modification of requirements relating to support of civil
authorities by Armed Forces.
Sec. 1044. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border
of the United States.
Sec. 1045. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Sec. 1046. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
Historical Group.
Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training,
testing, and experimentation.
Sec. 1049. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades.
Sec. 1050. Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense
live fire trauma training.
Sec. 1051. Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
aircraft.
Sec. 1052. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1053. Congressional notification of support for immigration
enforcement operations.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive
3000.09.
Sec. 1062. Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain
surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts.
Sec. 1063. Extension of mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1064. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1065. Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.
Sec. 1066. Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance
systems in military rotary-wing aircraft.
Sec. 1067. Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor
Network assessments.
Sec. 1068. GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on
and in relation to ticks, tick-borne disease.
Sec. 1069. Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds
allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic
infrastructure.
Sec. 1070. Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the
southern land border.
Sec. 1071. Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs
for secure facilities and networks at universities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
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Sec. 1082. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1083. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
Commission.
Sec. 1084. Reauthorization of Servicewomen's Commemorative Partnership.
Sec. 1085. AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025.
Sec. 1086. Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign
disclosure policies.
Sec. 1087. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the
United States Special Operations Command.
Sec. 1088. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system
capabilities for base defense.
Sec. 1089. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
Sec. 1090. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
service providers and transportation officers.
Sec. 1091. Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22
attack.
Sec. 1092. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1093. Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise.
Sec. 1094. Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory.
Sec. 1095. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at
a public shipyard.
Sec. 1102. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in Guam.
Sec. 1103. Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired
members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1104. Revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of
maritime vessels operated by or for the United States.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal
civilian employees working overseas.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
official duty in a combat zone.
Sec. 1107. Modifications to total force management requirements.
Sec. 1108. Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes
of direct hire authority.
Sec. 1109. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
Guam.
Sec. 1110. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 1111. Educational travel authority for dependents of certain
employees.
Sec. 1112. Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense
industrial base facilities.
Sec. 1113. Cyber workforce recruitment and retention.
Sec. 1114. Public shipyard apprentice program.
Sec. 1115. Personnel management.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authorities.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces.
Sec. 1203. Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for
Security Studies.
Sec. 1204. Modification to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense
Fellowship Program.
Sec. 1205. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1206. State partnership program selection analysis.
Sec. 1207. Enhancement of international biodefense capacity.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
Sec. 1211. Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense
acquisition workforce.
Sec. 1212. Modifications to foreign military sales processes.
Sec. 1213. Periodic review of FMS-only list.
Sec. 1214. Assessment and establishment of office to support the
acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners.
Sec. 1215. Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers.
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Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
Sec. 1221. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
nations for support provided to United States military
operations.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1224. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1225. Counter-terrorism support.
Sec. 1226. Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon.
Sec. 1227. Prohibition on funding to the Badr Organization.
Sec. 1228. Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security
forces.
Sec. 1229. Report on strategy for increasing membership in the
Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
Sec. 1229A. Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria.
Sec. 1229B. Report on United States force posture and activities in
Syria.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-
tunnel cooperation.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains.
Sec. 1233. Modification of certain temporary authorizations related to
munitions replacement.
Sec. 1234. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the
United States and certain partner countries.
Sec. 1235. Report on United States-Israel military exercises.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
security developments involving the Russian Federation.
Sec. 1242. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
recognized territory of Ukraine.
Sec. 1243. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1244. Military intelligence support for Ukraine.
Sec. 1245. Report relating to allied and partner support to Ukraine.
Sec. 1246. Allied contributions to United States force posture on NATO's
eastern flank.
Sec. 1247. Baltic Security Initiative.
Sec. 1248. Modification of United States basing and training, and
exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member
countries.
Sec. 1249. Oversight of United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1250. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the
European region.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1251. Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1252. Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot
program.
Sec. 1253. Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience.
Sec. 1254. Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-
Pacific.
Sec. 1255. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
Sec. 1261. Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with
foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.
Sec. 1262. Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in
third-party countries.
Sec. 1263. Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities
added to certain other lists.
Sec. 1264. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of
China.
Sec. 1265. Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1266. Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed
systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
Sec. 1267. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1268. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
Peninsula.
Sec. 1269. Report on enhanced defense relations with the Philippines.
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Sec. 1270. Modernizing the defense capabilities of the Philippines.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 1271. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1272. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
operations.
Sec. 1273. Defending international security by restricting unacceptable
partnerships and tactics.
Sec. 1274. Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter
transnational criminal organizations.
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. Modifications to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock
Piling Act.
Sec. 1412. Recycling for critical minerals.
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. Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working
Capital Fund for audit purposes.
Sec. 1423. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
Sec. 1501. Planning, programming, and budget coordination for operations
of cyber mission force.
Sec. 1502. Modification to reporting requirements for Senior Military
Advisor for Cyber Policy.
Sec. 1503. Framework for integration of information technology technical
debt assessment into annual budget process.
Sec. 1504. Department of Defense Data Ontology Governance Working Group.
Sec. 1505. Future force employment concepts development tabletop
exercises.
Sec. 1506. Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force.
Sec. 1507. Prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment
capabilities for test and evaluation.
Sec. 1508. Prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of
the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1509. Limitation on availability of funds for the Combined Joint
All-Domain Command and Control initiative.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1511. Secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel
performing sensitive functions.
Sec. 1512. Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1513. Physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for
artificial intelligence systems.
Sec. 1514. Collaborative cybersecurity educational program.
Sec. 1515. Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into
cybersecurity training.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
Sec. 1521. Accountability of the Authorization to Operate processes.
Sec. 1522. Annual report on Department of Defense unified datalink
strategy.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1531. Modification of high-performance computing roadmap.
Sec. 1532. Guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial
intelligence.
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Sec. 1533. Artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight.
Sec. 1534. Digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1535. Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Modification to certification requirement regarding
contracting for military recruiting.
Sec. 1542. Amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of
certain budget control responsibility to Commander of the
United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1543. Study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense
critical infrastructure of the United States.
Sec. 1544. Integration of reserve component into cyber mission force.
Sec. 1545. Annual report on Mission Assurance Coordination Board
activities.
Sec. 1546. Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment
of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
Sec. 1602. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
Sec. 1603. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
warfighting and control.
Sec. 1604. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
warfighter space architecture of Space Development Agency.
Sec. 1605. Rocket cargo test and demonstration.
Sec. 1606. Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite
Program.
Sec. 1607. Study on establishing a tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking program of record.
Sec. 1608. Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space
launch capacity.
Sec. 1609. Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead
Persistent Infrared satellites.
Sec. 1610. Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force
launch complexes.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1621. Vendor support to clandestine activities.
Sec. 1622. Sensitive activities of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1623. Codification of Department of Defense insider threat program.
Sec. 1624. Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for
intelligence community.
Sec. 1625. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
sensing data.
Sec. 1626. Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security
clearances.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1631. Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council.
Sec. 1632. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1633. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1634. Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification
requirement.
Sec. 1635. Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs;
limitation on availability of certain funds.
Sec. 1636. Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of
the United States.
Sec. 1637. Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force
Global Strike Command.
Sec. 1638. Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of
tasking authority delegation.
Sec. 1639. Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of
annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States.
Sec. 1640. Limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps.
Sec. 1641. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1642. Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1651. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
Golden Dome for America policy.
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Sec. 1652. Golden Dome missile defense system.
Sec. 1653. Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile
Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs.
Sec. 1654. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities.
Sec. 1655. Matters related to integrated air and missile defense
capabilities to defend Guam.
Sec. 1656. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels.
Sec. 1657. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
production.
Sec. 1658. Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar.
Sec. 1659. Limitation on availability of funds pending independent
analysis of space-based missile defense capability.
Sec. 1660. Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site.
Sec. 1661. Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
Defense Test Site.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Sec. 1671. Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena
by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States
Northern Command.
Sec. 1672. Elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Sec. 1673. Accounting of security classification guides relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
Sec. 1681. Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic
Spectrum Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing
technologies.
Sec. 1682. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
joint training exercises.
Sec. 1683. Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program.
Sec. 1684. Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA-37B Compass
Call aircraft.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1691. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1692. Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based
resources by certain individuals.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of the Uniformed Services University of Health
Sciences in the course of such employment: free use by the
Federal Government.
Sec. 1703. Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on
Wake Island.
Sec. 1704. Mapping and report on strategic ports.
Sec. 1705. Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft
work at Department of Defense depots.
Sec. 1706. Continual assessment of impact of international state arms
embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability
gaps.
Sec. 1707. Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
TITLE XVIII--ACQUISITION REFORM
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1802. Establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive.
Sec. 1803. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
Sec. 1804. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 1805. Modification to acquisition strategy.
Sec. 1806. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
Sec. 1807. Establishment of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
Sec. 1811. Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
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Sec. 1812. Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
Sec. 1821. Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to
procurement of commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1822. Modifications to commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1823. Modifications to commercial solutions openings.
Sec. 1824. Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial
services.
Sec. 1825. Consumption-based solutions.
Sec. 1826. Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors.
Sec. 1827. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
products and commercial services.
Sec. 1828. Review of commercial products and commercial services
acquisition approach.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
Sec. 1831. Modifications to procurement for experimental purposes.
Sec. 1832. Modifications to requirements for modular open system
approach.
Sec. 1833. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
program.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
Sec. 1841. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
Sec. 1842. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
readiness items of supply.
Sec. 1843. Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Sec. 1844. Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations
of the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1845. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
industrial consortiums.
Sec. 1846. Improvements relating to advanced manufacturing.
Sec. 1847. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
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.
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 2021 project
at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
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 fiscal year 2022 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
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 2019
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2025 projects.
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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 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri.
Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
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.
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.
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 certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
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 to definition of military installation
resilience.
Sec. 2802. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants.
Sec. 2803. Requirement for the military departments to develop and
update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan.
Sec. 2804. Improvements to water management and security on military
installations.
Sec. 2805. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects
and services.
Sec. 2806. Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2807. Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense Community
Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2808. Supervision of military construction projects.
Sec. 2809. Authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive
design-build procedures for military construction projects.
Sec. 2810. Extension of authority for temporary expanded land
acquisition for equine welfare.
Sec. 2811. Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and
execution of design funds for military construction projects.
Sec. 2812. Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable
building materials in military construction to include
sustainable building technologies identified by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
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Sec. 2813. Increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects
for damaged or destroyed facilities.
Sec. 2814. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
construction projects.
Sec. 2815. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
research, development, test, and evaluation.
Sec. 2816. Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for
certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military
construction projects.
Sec. 2817. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to information sharing to improve oversight of
military construction.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2821. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
and Market Analysis.
Sec. 2822. Improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Sec. 2823. Continuation and modification of certain reporting
requirements with respect to privatized military housing.
Sec. 2824. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing.
Sec. 2825. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
certain annual report on privatized military housing.
Sec. 2826. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
military housing and associated historic properties of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2827. Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied
housing.
Sec. 2828. Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot
authority for use of other transactions for installation or
facility prototyping.
Sec. 2829. Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control
and mitigation.
Sec. 2830. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
military departments.
Sec. 2831. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and
Government-owned military housing.
Sec. 2832. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
of Department of Defense data with respect to real property,
infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2841. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and
modernization for military departments.
Sec. 2842. Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of
utility systems for infrastructure improvements.
Sec. 2843. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
pilot program for use of cost savings realized.
Sec. 2844. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
for ordnance disposal.
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support services.
Sec. 2846. Requirements relating to military installation closures and
report on Army organic industrial base sites.
Sec. 2847. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
coordination for grid resiliency on military installations.
Sec. 2848. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
and force protection or urban-training operations.
Sec. 2849. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
reimbursements from major range and test facility base users
at certain Department of the Air Force installations.
Sec. 2850. Master plans for Service Academies.
Sec. 2851. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
facilities.
Sec. 2852. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to critical military housing supply and
affordability.
Sec. 2853. Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future
generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on
Department of Defense military installations.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2861. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure
at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.
Sec. 2862. Prohibition on development of a golf course at Greenbury
Point Conservation Area At Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
Maryland.
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Sec. 2863. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
Reserve Base with civil aviation.
Sec. 2864. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
Lathrop, California.
Sec. 2865. Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sec. 2866. Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction
of certain land descriptions.
Sec. 2867. Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
Sec. 2868. Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key
West, Florida.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Sec. 2871. Modifications to certain congressional notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2872. Modification to dollar threshold for notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2873. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
authority to provision of law with respect to military
construction projects for research, test, development, and
evaluation.
Sec. 2874. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
unspecified minor military construction projects.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 2881. Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for
Development and Use of Online Real Estate Inventory Tool.
Sec. 2882. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
public infrastructure in connection with realignment of
marine corps forces in Asia Pacific region.
Sec. 2883. Joint base facility management of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2884. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region
Marianas.
Sec. 2885. Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at
Kwajalein Atoll.
Sec. 2886. Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
installation.
Sec. 2887. Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies at military installations.
Sec. 2888. Pilot program on procurement of utility services for
installations of the Department of Defense through areawide
contracts.
Sec. 2889. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective design elements.
Sec. 2890. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish
an enduring location in a foreign country.
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. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to atomic energy defense activities.
Sec. 3112. Plutonium pit production capacity.
Sec. 3113. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3114. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 3115. Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific,
engineering, and technical personnel.
Sec. 3116. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
Energy projects.
Sec. 3117. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
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Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
Sec. 3123. Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction
authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3124. Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance
metrics for reducing risk.
Sec. 3125. Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive
waste disposal planning and optimization.
Sec. 3126. Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
Sec. 3127. National security positions within the Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private
entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; report.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Sec. 3201. Authorization.
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
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.
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--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 5002. Definitions.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
Sec. 5111. Under Secretary for Management.
Sec. 5112. Office of Medical Services.
Sec. 5113. Assistant Secretary for Administration.
Sec. 5114. Bureau of Administration.
Sec. 5115. Office of the Historian.
Sec. 5116. Chief information officer for diplomatic technology.
Sec. 5117. Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
Sec. 5118. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5119. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5120. Sense of Congress regarding modernization and realignment of
consular systems.
Sec. 5121. Fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
Sec. 5131. Assistant Secretary for Human Resources.
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Sec. 5132. Bureau of Human Resources.
Sec. 5133. Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5134. Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5135. Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5136. Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5137. Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute.
Sec. 5138. Fees for use of the George P. Schultz National Foreign
Affairs Training Center.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
Sec. 5141. Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
Sec. 5142. Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau
jurisdiction.
Sec. 5143. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic.
Sec. 5144. Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean region.
Sec. 5145. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5146. Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5147. Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5148. Countering PRC Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5149. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
Sec. 5150. Bureau of African Affairs.
Sec. 5151. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5152. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5153. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5154. Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5155. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5156. Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5157. Office of Haitian Affairs.
Sec. 5158. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5159. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5160. Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5161. Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs.
Sec. 5162. Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 5171. Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
Sec. 5172. Support for congressional delegations.
Sec. 5173. Notification requirements for authorized and ordered
departures.
Sec. 5174. Strengthening enterprise governance.
Sec. 5175. Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer
program.
Sec. 5176. Report on China's diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5177. Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered
diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5178. Foreign affairs manual changes.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
Sec. 5201. Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language
instructors.
Sec. 5202. Training limitations.
Sec. 5203. Language incentive pay for civil service employees.
Sec. 5204. Options for comprehensive evaluations.
Sec. 5205. Job share and part-time employment opportunities.
Sec. 5206. Promoting reutilization of language skills in the Foreign
Service.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5301. Post Data Pilot Program.
Sec. 5302. Authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas.
Sec. 5303. Reports on technology transformation projects at the
Department.
Sec. 5304. Commercial spyware.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5401. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
Sec. 5402. Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5403. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5404. Foreign information manipulation and interference strategy.
Sec. 5405. Repeal of limitation on use of funds for international
expositions.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
Sec. 5501. Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.
Sec. 5502. Special agents.
Sec. 5503. Modification of congressional notification requirement
relating to embassy reopening.
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Sec. 5504. Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security
agents.
Sec. 5505. Expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program
to include nonsecurity staff.
Sec. 5506. Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required
for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission.
Sec. 5507. Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations
return to standards report.
Sec. 5508. Reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services.
TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5601. Submission of federally funded research and development
center reports to Congress.
Sec. 5602. Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access.
Sec. 5603. Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR
license applications.
Sec. 5604. HAVANA Act payment fix.
Sec. 5605. Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United
States Mission in China.
Sec. 5606. Report on United States Mission Australia staffing.
Sec. 5607. Extensions.
Sec. 5608. Updating counterterrorism reports.
DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
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.
TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
Sec. 6301. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.
Sec. 6302. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
law.
Sec. 6303. Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on
intelligence community.
Sec. 6304. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property.
Sec. 6305. Annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and
employees of elements of the intelligence community.
Sec. 6306. Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic
standards.
Sec. 6307. Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community.
Sec. 6308. Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence
Community Directive 705.
Sec. 6309. Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the
intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive
compartmented information facilities.
Sec. 6310. Reforms relating to inactive security clearances.
TITLE LXIV--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Sec. 6401. Short title.
Sec. 6402. Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the
Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 6403. Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence.
Sec. 6404. National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 6405. Termination of Office of Engagement.
TITLE LXV--MATTERS RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Subtitle A--Central Intelligence Agency
Sec. 6501. Guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes
of notification under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of
1949.
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Sec. 6502. Improvements to security of Central Intelligence Agency
installations.
Sec. 6503. Annual Central Intelligence Agency workplace climate
assessment.
Sec. 6504. Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 6505. Technical amendment to procurement authorities of Central
Intelligence Agency.
Subtitle B--Elements of Department of Defense
Sec. 6511. Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle C--Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sec. 6521. Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations
by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or
holders of Federal office.
Sec. 6522. Notification of material changes to policies or procedures
governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized
crime watchlist.
Sec. 6523. Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch
list.
Sec. 6524. Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case data.
TITLE LXVI--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Subtitle A--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 6601. Artificial Intelligence security guidance.
Sec. 6602. Artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence
community.
Sec. 6603. Application of artificial intelligence policies of the
intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in
classified environments.
Sec. 6604. Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community
systems.
Subtitle B--Biotechnology
Sec. 6611. Senior officials for biotechnology.
Sec. 6612. Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign
adversary biotechnological threats.
Sec. 6613. Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence
community.
Sec. 6614. Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United
States biological data.
Sec. 6615. Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic
United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA.
Sec. 6616. Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China's
investment in United States-origin biotechnology.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 6621. Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics.
Sec. 6622. Report on identification of intelligence community sites for
advanced nuclear technologies.
Sec. 6623. Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to
critical and emerging technologies.
TITLE LXVII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to China
Sec. 6701. Modification of annual reports on influence operations and
campaigns in the United States by the Chinese Communist
Party.
Sec. 6702. Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party
efforts in Europe.
Sec. 6703. Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with
Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research,
development, or manufacturing.
Sec. 6704. Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese
Communist Party.
Sec. 6705. Assessment and report on investments by the People's Republic
of China in the agriculture sector of Brazil.
Sec. 6706. Identification of entities that provide support to the
People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 6707. Mission manager for the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 6708. National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in
biotechnology by the People's Republic of China.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 6711. Improvements to requirement for monitoring of Iranian
enrichment of uranium-235.
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Sec. 6712. Policy toward certain agents of foreign governments.
Sec. 6713. Extension of intelligence community coordinator for Russian
atrocities accountability.
Sec. 6714. Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign
influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in
Sudan.
Sec. 6715. Review of information relating to actions by foreign
governments to assist persons evading justice.
Sec. 6716. National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 6717. Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination,
and cooperation with the Government of Mexico.
Sec. 6718. Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior
officials and other United States persons.
TITLE LXVIII--REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 6801. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
Sec. 6802. Revisions to congressional notification of intelligence
collection adjustments.
Sec. 6803. Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency
measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sec. 6804. Classified intelligence budget justification materials and
submission of intelligence community drug control resource
summary.
Sec. 6805. Requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and
certification of voting systems.
Sec. 6806. Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and
document anomalous health incidents.
DIVISION G--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 7002. Definitions and directions.
Sec. 7103. Automatic execution of conforming changes.
TITLE LXXI--COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 7101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 7102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Subtitle B--Accountability
Sec. 7111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.
Sec. 7112. Major acquisitions.
Sec. 7113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements.
Sec. 7114. Overdue reports.
Sec. 7115. Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of
alternatives for aircraft.
Sec. 7116. Oversight of funds.
Sec. 7117. Regular polar security cutter updates.
Sec. 7118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific;
feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and
deployments in support of operation blue pacific.
Sec. 7119. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean.
Sec. 7120. Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow
presentations.
TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF
THE COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorities
Sec. 7201. Reorganization of chapter 3.
Sec. 7202. Public availability of information.
Sec. 7203. Modification of treatment of minor construction and
improvement project management.
Sec. 7204. Agreements.
Sec. 7205. Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in
tsunami inundation zones.
Sec. 7206. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions.
Sec. 7207. Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fund.
Subtitle B--Acquisition
Sec. 7211. Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems
integrators.
Sec. 7212. Acquisition improvements.
Sec. 7213. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of
vessels in foreign shipyards.
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Sec. 7214. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard.
Sec. 7215. Great Lakes icebreaking.
Sec. 7216. Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather
second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific Northwest.
Sec. 7217. Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleet.
Sec. 7218. Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems.
Subtitle C--Personnel
Sec. 7221. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military
justice or healthcare.
Sec. 7222. Deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for
health professions officers.
Sec. 7223. Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.
Sec. 7224. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired
grade determinations.
Sec. 7225. Family leave policies for Coast Guard.
Sec. 7226. Modifications to career flexibility program.
Sec. 7227. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual
assault, or traumatic brain injury.
Sec. 7228. Authority for certain personnel; command sponsorship for
dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska,
Alaska; improved prevention of and response to hazing and
bullying.
Sec. 7229. Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers.
Sec. 7230. Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve
selection boards.
Sec. 7231. Behavioral health.
Sec. 7232. Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to
Alaska.
Sec. 7233. Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot
program.
Sec. 7234. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for
civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote
locations.
Sec. 7235. Notification.
Subtitle D--Coast Guard Academy
Sec. 7241. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct
in Coast Guard Academy; consideration of request for transfer
of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a
sexual assault or related offense; room reassignment.
Sec. 7242. Modification of Board of Visitors.
Sec. 7243. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory Board.
Sec. 7244. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and
equipment by covered foundations.
Sec. 7245. Policy on hazing.
Sec. 7246. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7247. Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight.
Sec. 7248. Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy
cadet room security.
Sec. 7249. Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support
services facilities at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7250. Required posting of information.
Sec. 7251. Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms.
Sec. 7252. Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on
sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Subtitle E--Reports and Policies
Sec. 7261. Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat
opioid, including Fentanyl, overdoses.
Sec. 7262. Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime
drug trafficking.
Sec. 7263. Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and
leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan
Coast Guard administration.
Sec. 7264. Aids to navigation.
Sec. 7265. Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air
Station Corpus Christi aviation hanger.
Sec. 7266. Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of
Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems.
Sec. 7267. Report on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7268. Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7269. Annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic
examination kits.
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Sec. 7270. Report on Coast Guard personnel skills.
Sec. 7271. Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
Sec. 7272. Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigation.
Sec. 7273. Responsible property ownership and tracking.
Sec. 7274. Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal
conditions on Coast Guard missions.
Sec. 7275. Parental leave surge staffing program.
Sec. 7276. Modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote
units.
Sec. 7277. Retention of certain records.
Sec. 7278. Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training
Center Cape May medical facility.
Sec. 7279. Childhood protection program.
TITLE LXXIII--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION
Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials
Sec. 7301. Merchant mariner credentialing.
Sec. 7302. Nonoperating individual.
Subtitle B--Vessel Safety
Sec. 7311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
Sec. 7312. Performance driven examination schedule.
Sec. 7313. Fishing safety training and research.
Sec. 7314. Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac.
Sec. 7315. Requirement to report sexual offenses.
Sec. 7316. Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender
vessels.
Sec. 7317. Study of amphibious vessels.
Sec. 7318. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Subtitle C--Ports
Sec. 7321. Ports and waterways safety.
Sec. 7322. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and
emergency response posture at ports of the United States.
Sec. 7323. Improving vessel traffic service monitoring.
Sec. 7324. Controlled substance onboard vessels.
Sec. 7325. Cyber-incident training.
Sec. 7326. Navigational protocols.
Sec. 7327. Anchorages.
Subtitle D--Matters Involving Uncrewed Systems
Sec. 7331. Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed
maritime systems.
Sec. 7332. Coast Guard training course.
Sec. 7333. NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy council.
Sec. 7334. Technology pilot program.
Sec. 7335. Uncrewed systems capabilities report.
Sec. 7336. Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study.
Sec. 7337. National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and
use of data.
Sec. 7338. Unmanned aircraft systems.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 7341. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 7342. Clarification of authorities.
Sec. 7343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety
requirements.
Sec. 7344. Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for
Puget Sound region.
Sec. 7345. Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on
AIS for purposes of making fishing gear.
Sec. 7346. Classification societies.
Sec. 7347. Abandoned and derelict vessel removals.
Sec. 7348. Offshore operations.
Sec. 7349. Port access routes.
TITLE LXXIV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE
Sec. 7401. Vessel response plans.
Sec. 7402. Use of marine casualty investigations.
Sec. 7403. Timing of review.
Sec. 7404. Online incident reporting system.
Sec. 7405. Investment.
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Sec. 7406. Additional response assets.
Sec. 7407. International maritime oil spill response.
TITLE LXXV--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE
Subtitle A--Accountability Implementation
Sec. 7501. Independent review of Coast Guard reforms.
Sec. 7502. Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission
recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual
harassment in the military.
Subtitle B--Misconduct
Sec. 7511. Covered misconduct.
Sec. 7512. Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered
misconduct.
Sec. 7513. Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of
members who have reported covered misconduct.
Sec. 7514. Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.
Sec. 7515. Training and education programs for covered misconduct
prevention and response.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 7521. Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or
sexual harassment and related persons.
Sec. 7522. Development of policies on military protective orders.
Sec. 7523. Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to
allegations of certain special victim offenses.
Sec. 7524. Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program.
Sec. 7525. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.
Sec. 7526. Report on policy on whistleblower protections.
Sec. 7527. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual
assault incident database.
Sec. 7528. Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic
violence.
Sec. 7529. Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged
sex-related offenses.
Sec. 7530. Continuous vetting of security clearances.
TITLE LXXVI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS
Sec. 7601. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research,
development, and innovation program.
Sec. 7602. Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center
employment, compensation, and retention.
Sec. 7603. Comptroller General review of quality and availability of
Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for
personnel wellness.
Sec. 7604. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and
sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs
and other entities.
Sec. 7605. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility
infrastructure.
Sec. 7606. Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure
needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security
operations.
Sec. 7607. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for
housing.
Sec. 7608. Comptroller General report on safety and security
infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7609. Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard
Academy.
Sec. 7610. Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of
station process.
Sec. 7611. Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative
Service.
TITLE LXXVII--AMENDMENTS
Sec. 7701. Amendments.
DIVISION H--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE LXXXI--FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS
Sec. 8101. Defense Production Act of 1950 extension.
Sec. 8102. Review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites
for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Sec. 8103. Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal
stockholders.
Sec. 8104. Study and report.
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TITLE LXXXII--JUDICIARY MATTERS
Sec. 8201. Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court
Police.
Sec. 8202. PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 reauthorization.
Sec. 8203. Trauma kit standards.
Sec. 8204. Inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the
public safety officers' death benefits program.
Sec. 8205. Honoring our fallen heroes.
TITLE LXXXIII--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS
Subtitle A--Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
Sec. 8301. Short title.
Sec. 8302. Findings.
Sec. 8303. Sense of the Congress.
Sec. 8304. Support for Taiwan admission to the IMF.
Sec. 8305. Testimony requirement.
Subtitle B--BUST Fentanyl Act
Sec. 8311. Short title.
Sec. 8312. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.
Sec. 8313. Study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking
from the people's republic of china and other relevant
countries.
Sec. 8314. Amendments to the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8315. Prioritization of identification of persons from the People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 8316. Expansion of sanctions under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8317. Imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or
instrumentalities of foreign states.
Sec. 8318. Annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of
methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico.
Sec. 8319. Responding to crime and corruption in Haiti.
Sec. 8320. Rule of construction regarding the use of military force.
Subtitle C--Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity
Sec. 8331. Short title.
Sec. 8332. Findings.
Sec. 8333. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8334. Definitions.
Sec. 8335. Sanctions relating to the Western Balkans.
Sec. 8336. Democratic and economic development and prosperity
initiatives.
Sec. 8337. Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement.
Sec. 8338. Young Balkan Leaders Initiative.
Sec. 8339. Supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the Western
Balkans.
Sec. 8340. Relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Sec. 8341. Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations
and campaigns in the Western Balkans.
Subtitle D--Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Sec. 8351. Short title.
Sec. 8352. Designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of
Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.
Sec. 8353. Congressional Report on components related to hostage affairs
and recovery.
Sec. 8354. Rule of construction.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 8361. National registry of Korean American divided families.
Sec. 8362. Sense of Congress on Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian
children.
Sec. 8363. Supporting the identification and recovery of abducted
Ukrainian children.
Sec. 8364. Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to Diplomatic Security
Service personnel.
Sec. 8365. Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations
in Mexico.
Sec. 8366. International nuclear energy.
Sec. 8367. Strategy to respond to global bases of the People's Republic
of China.
Sec. 8368. Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from Iran to
the Houthis in Yemen.
Sec. 8369. Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Sec. 8370. Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force relating
to Iraq.
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TITLE LXXXIV--NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle A--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned
Officer Corps
Sec. 8401. Title and qualifications of head of National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps and
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; promotions of flag
officers.
Sec. 8402. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel fleet.
Sec. 8403. Cooperative Aviation Centers.
Sec. 8404. Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain
positions.
Sec. 8405. Alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated
service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits.
Sec. 8406. Streamlining separation and retirement process.
Sec. 8407. Separation of ensigns found not fully qualified.
Sec. 8408. Repeal of limitation on educational assistance.
Sec. 8409. Disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Subtitle B--South Pacific Tuna Treaty Matters
Sec. 8411. References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.
Sec. 8412. Definitions.
Sec. 8413. Prohibited acts.
Sec. 8414. Exceptions.
Sec. 8415. Criminal offenses.
Sec. 8416. Civil penalties.
Sec. 8417. Licenses.
Sec. 8418. Enforcement.
Sec. 8419. Findings by Secretary of Commerce.
Sec. 8420. Disclosure of information.
Sec. 8421. Closed area stowage requirements.
Sec. 8422. Observers.
Sec. 8423. Fisheries-related assistance.
Sec. 8424. Arbitration.
Sec. 8425. Disposition of fees, penalties, forfeitures, and other
moneys.
Sec. 8426. Additional agreements.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 8431. North Pacific Research Board enhancement.
TITLE LXXXV--COMPREHENSIVE OUTBOUND INVESTMENT NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF
2025
Subtitle A--General Matters
Sec. 8501. Secretary defined.
Sec. 8502. Severability.
Sec. 8503. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 8504. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8505. Termination.
Subtitle B--Imposition of Sanctions
Sec. 8511. Imposition of sanctions.
Sec. 8512. Definitions.
Sec. 8513. Exception relating to importation of goods.
Subtitle C--Prohibition and Notification on Investments Relating to
Covered National Security Transactions
Sec. 8521. Prohibition and notification on investments relating to
covered national security transactions.
Subtitle D--Securities and Related Matters
Sec. 8531. Requirements relating to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
Industrial Complex Companies List.
TITLE LXXXVI--SECURING THE AIRSPACE, FACILITATING EMERGENCY RESPONSE,
AND SAFEGUARDING KEY INFRASTRUCTURE, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND STADIUMS
Sec. 8601. Short title.
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Sec. 8602. Drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical
infrastructure.
Sec. 8603. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned
aircraft systems.
Sec. 8604. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 8605. Penalties.
Sec. 8606. Rulemaking and implementation.
Sec. 8607. Severability.
TITLE LXXXVII--DFC MODERNIZATION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
Sec. 8701. Short title.
Subtitle A--Definitions and Less Developed Country Focus
Sec. 8711. Definitions.
Sec. 8712. Less developed country focus.
Subtitle B--Management of Corporation
Sec. 8721. Structure of Corporation.
Sec. 8722. Board of Directors.
Sec. 8723. Chief Executive Officer.
Sec. 8724. Chief Risk Officer.
Sec. 8725. Chief Development Officer.
Sec. 8726. Chief Strategic Officer.
Sec. 8727. Officers and employees.
Sec. 8728. Development Finance Advisory Council.
Sec. 8729. Strategic Advisory Group.
Sec. 8730. Five-year strategic priorities plan.
Sec. 8731. Development finance education.
Sec. 8732. Internships.
Sec. 8733. Independent accountability mechanism.
Subtitle C--Authorities Relating to the Provision of Support
Sec. 8741. Equity investment.
Sec. 8742. Special projects.
Sec. 8743. Terms and conditions.
Sec. 8744. Termination.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 8751. Operations.
Sec. 8752. Corporate powers.
Sec. 8753. Maximum contingent liability.
Sec. 8754. Performance measures, evaluation, and learning.
Sec. 8755. Annual report.
Sec. 8756. Publicly available project information.
Sec. 8757. Notifications to be provided by the corporation.
Sec. 8758. Limitations and preferences.
TITLE LXXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 8801. Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement.
Sec. 8802. Alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates
to National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.
Sec. 8803. Lumbee Fairness Act.
Sec. 8804. Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, Virginia.
Sec. 8805. Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free Association
Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to veterans in the Freely
Associated States.
Sec. 8806. Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery, Texas.
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
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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 10, 2025,
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. Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program.
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
Sec. 113. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
range assault aircraft.
Sec. 114. Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation
Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the Army.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
Sec. 122. Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned
surface vessels.
Sec. 123. Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers;
modification of prohibition on availability of funds for
legacy waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier program.
Sec. 125. Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine program.
Sec. 126. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
support continuous production of Virginia-class submarines.
Sec. 127. Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships.
Sec. 128. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
and Messing Barges.
Sec. 129. Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain
Navy vessels.
Sec. 130. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
Sec. 131. Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program.
Sec. 132. Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and
repair parts in Navy budget justification materials.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
refueling tanker aircraft.
Sec. 142. Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft.
Sec. 143. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 144. Modification to annual report on Air Force tactical fighter
aircraft force structure.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber
aircraft squadrons.
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Sec. 147. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
aircraft.
Sec. 148. Preservation of retired KC-10 aircraft.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 airborne
warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 150. B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability matrices.
Sec. 151. Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap.
Sec. 152. Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force.
Sec. 153. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
Sec. 154. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on
acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post Capability.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
Sec. 162. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
contracting related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging.
Sec. 163. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
or production line shutdown for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
Sec. 164. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
certification on correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 165. Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 166. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
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.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
SEC. 111. STRATEGY FOR ARMY TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLE PROGRAM.
Section 112(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 7013 note) is amended by
inserting ``2027,'' after ``fiscal years 2025,''.
SEC. 112. <<NOTE: Effective dates.>> MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT
AUTHORITY FOR UH-60 BLACKHAWK AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501 of
title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army may enter into
one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2027
program year, for the procurement of UH-60 Blackhawk 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 2027 is subject to the availability of appropriations
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Army
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026, for
advance procurement associated with the aircraft 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 when cost savings
are achievable.
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SEC. 113. AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE EARLY PRODUCTION OF FUTURE
LONG-RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may enter into
contracts, in advance of full-rate production, for the procurement of
future long-range assault aircraft as part of an accelerated low-rate
early production effort for such aircraft.
(b) Objectives.--In carrying out the early production effort
described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall pursue the
following objectives:
(1) To expedite delivery of future long-range assault
aircraft operational capability to the warfighter.
(2) To maintain momentum and learning continuity between
test article completion and full production ramp-up.
(3) To stabilize and retain the specialized workforce and
industrial base supporting future assault aircraft, including
critical suppliers and production facilities.
(4) To mitigate cost escalation risks and improve program
affordability across the life cycle.
(c) Considerations.--In executing the authority provided by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) prioritize program continuity, cost-efficiency, and
workforce retention across the supply chain for tiltrotor
aircraft;
(2) ensure that aircraft procured as part of the early
production effort described in subsection (a) incorporate
lessons learned from test article evaluations;
(3) maintain flexibility in design to accommodate future
upgrades through the modular open systems architecture and
digital backbone;
(4) ensure that the program completes a rigorous
developmental test flight campaign prior to delivering the
platform to the operational forces; and
(5) ensure that the program completes a rigorous operational
test and evaluation prior to entering into full rate production.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing to Congress.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing
detailing--
(1) the implementation plan and timeline for the procurement
and early production effort described in subsection (a);
(2) the status of industrial base readiness and supply chain
coordination in support of such early production effort; and
(3) estimated long-term cost savings and operational
benefits expected to be derived from such early production
effort.
SEC. 114. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT
GENERATION COMMAND AND CONTROL PORTFOLIO
OF CAPABILITIES OF THE ARMY.
Of <<NOTE: Reports.>> the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of the Army for the Army's Next Generation Command and
Control (NGC2) portfolio of capabilities, not more than 50 percent may
be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the Army submits to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:
(1) The Army's detailed funding plans for current and new
procurements for experimentation and final fielding for
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its tactical network, and a cost and capability assessment of
current and proposed solutions.
(2) Testing and fielding plans for any new procurements for
such network, including an explanation of--
(A) how any new programs meet the resiliency
requirements specified in section 168 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1251); and
(B) how any new programs will utilize NSA High
Assurance certified encryption and decryption.
(3) Plans to integrate existing programs of record with new
programs of record and plans to ensure all systems are
interoperable with both fielded systems of the Army and the
systems of foreign partners.
(4) Plans to complete a developmental test campaign and a
formal operational test and evaluation prior to fielding new
capabilities to the operational forces for use other than for
experimentation.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
SEC. 121. MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECAPITALIZATION OF
TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE NAVY
RESERVE.
Section 127 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1806) is amended by striking
subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered F-18 aircraft' means--
``(1) the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft procured
using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy during
fiscal year 2023; or
``(2) in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph (1), any
Block II or newer F/A-18E/F tactical fighter aircraft that--
``(A) has a minimum of 2,000 flight hours of
service-life remaining airframe flight time prior to the
need for a required high flight-hour inspection and
Service Life Modification process; and
``(B) is included in the Naval Aviation Master
Aviation Plan and designated for the Navy Reserve.
``(d) Master Aviation Plan.--In conjunction with the activities
required under this section, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that
the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan remains up-to-date and relevant
with respect to aviation units of the Navy Reserve.''.
SEC. 122. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATIONS ON NAVY MEDIUM AND LARGE
UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS.
(a) Repeal.--Section 122 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134
Stat. 3425) is repealed.
(b) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy may not award a detail
design or construction contract or other agreement, or obligate funds
from a procurement account, for a covered program unless such contract
or other agreement includes a requirement for an operational
demonstration of not less than 720 continuous hours without preventative
maintenance, corrective maintenance,
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emergent repair, or any other form of repair or maintenance, on any of
the following:
(1) The main propulsion system, including the fuel and lube
oil systems.
(2) The electrical generation and distribution system.
(c) Certification.--The Secretary of the Navy may not accept
delivery of articles constructed under a contract or other agreement for
a covered program until the Secretary certifies to the congressional
defense committees that the operational demonstration described in
subsection (b) has been successfully completed.
(d) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not make contract
financing payments for a contract or other agreement entered into for a
covered program greater than 90 percent for small businesses and 80
percent for all other businesses until the certification described in
subsection (c) is submitted.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered program.--The term ``covered program'' means a
program for--
(A) medium unmanned surface vessels; or
(B) large unmanned surface vessels.
(2) Operational demonstration.--The term ``operational
demonstration'' means a land-based or sea-based test of the
systems concerned in vessel-representative form, fit, and
function.
SEC. 123. RECAPITALIZATION OF NAVY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS;
MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR LEGACY
WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.
Section 130 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 123 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1805), is
further amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``;
recapitalization'' after ``barriers'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsections (b) and (c)'' and
inserting ``subsection (b)''; and
(B) by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting
``through 2026'';
(3) by striking subsection (b);
(4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(b) and (c), respectively;
(5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (c)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(2)''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new subsection (d):
``(d) Recapitalization.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Plan submission.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a recapitalization plan to replace
legacy waterborne security barriers for Navy ports.
``(B) Elements.--The plan required by subparagraph
(A) shall include the following:
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``(i) A Navy requirements document that
specifies key performance parameters and key
system attributes for new waterborne security
barriers for Navy ports.
``(ii) A certification that the level of
capability specified under clause (i) will exceed
that of legacy waterborne security barriers for
Navy ports.
``(iii) The acquisition strategy for the
recapitalization of waterborne security barriers
for Navy ports, which shall meet or exceed the
requirements specified under clause (i).
``(iv) A certification that any contract for
new waterborne security barriers for a Navy port
will be awarded in accordance with the
requirements for full and open competition set
forth in sections 3201 through 3205 of title 10,
United States Code.
``(2) Implementation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
complete implementation of the plan required by paragraph (1) by
not later than September 30, 2027.''.
SEC. 124. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER
PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into
one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than two Ford-
class aircraft carriers.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order Quantity.--
The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts for
advance procurement, advance construction, and material and equipment in
economic order quantities associated with the procurement of the Ford-
class aircraft carriers for which contracts are authorized under
subsection (a).
(c) Use of Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered
into under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary of the Navy may use
incremental funding to make payments under the contract.
(d) Liability.--Any contract entered into under subsection (a) or
(b) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the
total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of
termination.
SEC. 125. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR COLUMBIA-CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Contract Authority.--The Secretary of
the Navy may enter into a contract, beginning with fiscal year 2026, for
the procurement of up to five Columbia-class submarines.
(b) Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered into
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use incremental
funding to make payments under the contract.
(c) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the
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total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of
termination.
SEC. 126. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS
TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF
VIRGINIA-CLASS SUBMARINES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or
more contracts, prior to ship authorization, for the advance procurement
of covered components for Virginia-class submarines, including
procurement of such components in economic order quantities when cost
savings are achievable.
(b) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability to the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount
of funding obligated for the contract at the time of
termination.
(c) Budget Requests.--In the budget justification materials
submitted in support of the budget of the Department of Defense (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of
title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year
thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy shall include a separate budget
display identifying the amounts requested pursuant to this section set
forth by the specific program, project, or activity under the Virginia-
class submarine program for which such funds are requested.
(d) Covered Components Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
components'' means the following components for Virginia-class
submarines:
(1) Propulsion plant equipment.
(2) Diesel Systems and associated components.
(3) Castings, forgings, and tank structures.
(4) Air flasks.
(5) Payload tubes.
(6) Major valves and associated components.
(7) Hatches.
(8) Steering and dive components.
(9) Major pumps and motors.
(10) Snorkel mast and components.
(11) Torpedo tubes.
(12) Atmosphere control equipment.
(13) Bulkheads, decks, and associated equipment.
(14) SONAR arrays and associated components.
(15) Electrical components, penetrators, and associated
equipment.
(16) Commodity material in support of manufacturing.
SEC. 127. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR MEDIUM LANDING SHIPS.
(a) Contract Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into
one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than 15
Medium Landing Ships.
(2) Procurement in conjunction with existing contracts.--The
ships authorized to be procured under paragraph (1) may be
procured as additions to existing contracts covering the Medium
Landing Ship program.
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(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Certification Required.--A contract may not
be entered into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of the Navy
certifies to the congressional defense committees, in writing, not later
than 30 days before entry into the contract, each of the following,
which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority (as defined
in section 4251(e) of title 10, United States Code) for the Medium
Landing Ship program:
(1) The use of such a contract is consistent with the
Department of the Navy's projected force structure requirements
for such ships.
(2) The use of such a contract will result in significant
savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out
the program through annual contracts.
(3) There is a reasonable expectation that throughout the
contemplated contract period the Secretary of the Navy will
request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid
contract cancellation.
(4) There is a stable design for the property to be acquired
and the technical risks associated with such property are not
excessive.
(5) The estimates of the cost of the contract and the
anticipated cost avoidance through the use of the contract are
realistic.
(6) During the fiscal year in which the contract is to be
awarded--
(A) sufficient funds will be available to perform
the contract in such fiscal year; and
(B) the future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code, for such fiscal year will include the funding
required to execute the program without cancellation.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated
with the ships for which authorization to enter into a contract is
provided under subsection (a), and for systems and subsystems associated
with such ships in economic order quantities when cost savings are
achievable.
(d) 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 is
subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such
fiscal year.
(e) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary of the Navy to
enter into contracts under subsection (a) shall terminate on September
30, 2029.
SEC. 128. <<NOTE: Effective date.>> MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT
AUTHORITY FOR YARD, REPAIR, BERTHING, AND
MESSING BARGES.
(a) 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 2026
program year, for the procurement of Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing
Barges and associated material.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026, for
advance procurement associated with the barges
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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 barges when
cost savings are achievable.
(c) Availability of Funds and Termination Liability.--Any contract
entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount
of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination.
SEC. 129. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN NAVY VESSELS.
(a) Medium Landing Ships.--
(1) In general.--After the award of the lead ship of the
Medium Landing Ship program, the Secretary of the Navy shall
seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel
construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction
manager shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the
construction of not more than 8 additional landing ships under
the program.
(2) Requirements for additional ships.--The additional
landing ships authorized to be constructed under paragraph (1)
shall be nondevelopmental items constructed using a design that
is--
(A) the same as the design of the lead ship; or
(B) derived from such design.
(3) Lead ship defined.--In this subsection, the term ``lead
ship'' means the first landing ship procured as a commercial or
nondevelopmental item as authorized under section 128(b) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1807).
(b) Light Replenishment Oilers.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction
manager pursuant to which the vessel construction manager shall seek to
enter into one or more contracts for the construction of light
replenishment oilers (TAO-L).
(c) Auxiliary and Support Vessels.--The Secretary of the Navy may
enter into agreements with an appropriate vessel construction manager
pursuant to which the vessel construction manager shall seek to enter
into one or more contracts for the construction of any auxiliary vessel
or support vessel of the Department of the Navy.
(d) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--The Secretary of
the Navy shall ensure that vessels procured through subsections (b) and
(c) by the Secretary are, to the maximum extent practicable, constructed
using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices
that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government.
SEC. 130. <<NOTE: Certification.>> LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF
MODULAR ATTACK SURFACE CRAFT.
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 for Modular Attack Surface Craft Block 0
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until the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees
that such vessels will be purpose-built unmanned vessels engineered to
operate without human support systems or operational requirements
intended for crewed vessels.
SEC. 131. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TAGOS SHIP
PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2026 for the Navy may be obligated or expended for the scope of work,
including priced or unpriced options, for the construction, advance
procurement, or long-lead material of any ships in the TAGOS
surveillance towed-array sensor system ship program unless the Secretary
of the Navy submits the report described in subsection (b) to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Report.--The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committee
on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report on the following:
(1) Progress made on basic and functional design completion
for TAGOS surveillance towed-array sensor system ships and how
compliance with section 8669c of title 10, United States Code,
will be maintained.
(2) The accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the Navy's
provisioning of contract baseline design, general arrangement
drawings, and other government-furnished information to the
prime contractor for such ships.
(3) The ability of the functional design of such ships to
meet program requirements, including speed requirements.
(4) The adherence of the Navy to performance-based
requirements and the ability of the prime contractor for such
ships to make design choices to meet those requirements,
commensurate with its responsibility for cost and schedule in
the contract structure.
(5) Alternative solutions to meeting the general set of Navy
requirements for anti-submarine warfare covered by such ships,
including unmanned solutions.
SEC. 132. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8013 note.>> INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS IN NAVY BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
MATERIALS.
(a) In General.--In the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the Department of the 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, United States Code),
the Secretary of the Navy shall include information on the costs of
spare parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare ships in the
materials for other procurement, Navy.
(b) Amphibious Warfare Ship Defined.--In this section, the term
``amphibious warfare ship'' has the meaning given that term in section
8062(h) of title 10, United States Code.
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Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
SEC. 141. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.
(a) Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062(j) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> in paragraph (1), by striking
``a total aircraft inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of
not less than 466 aircraft.'' and inserting ``a total aircraft
inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft--
``(A) of not less than 466 aircraft during the period ending
on September 30, 2026;
``(B) of not less than 478 aircraft during the period
beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027;
``(C) of not less than 490 aircraft during the period
beginning on October 1, 2027, and ending on September 30, 2028;
and
``(D) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> of not less than 502
aircraft beginning on October 1, 2028.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``below 466'' and
inserting ``below the applicable level specified in paragraph
(1)''.
(b) Retention Within Aircraft Inventory.--Such section is further
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and
inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (3)'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) In the case of a KC-135 aircraft that is replaced in the
aircraft inventory by a KC-46 aircraft, the Secretary of the Air Force
may reassign the KC-135 aircraft to any Air Refueling Wing that has the
capacity to expand its aircraft inventory to include such reassigned
aircraft. In determining whether an Air Refueling Wing has the capacity
to so expand its inventory, the Secretary shall consider, among other
things, the capacity of the Air Refueling Wing to man the additional
aircraft and support pilot training requirements for the additional
aircraft.''.
(c) Prohibition on Reduction of KC-135 Aircraft in Primary Mission
Aircraft Inventory of the Reserve Components.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 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.
(2) Primary mission aircraft inventory defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``primary mission aircraft inventory'' has
the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title
10, United States Code.
SEC. 142. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F-15E
AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Subsection (l) of section 9062 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
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``(l)(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> During the covered period, the
Secretary of the Air Force may not retire more than a total of 51 F-15E
aircraft as follows:
``(A) From the beginning of the covered period through the
end of fiscal year 2026, the Secretary may not retire any F-15E
aircraft.
``(B) In fiscal year 2027, the Secretary may not retire more
than 21 F-15E aircraft.
``(C) In fiscal year 2028, the Secretary may not retire more
than 30 F-15E aircraft.
``(2) During the covered period the Secretary of the Air Force may
not--
``(A) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system
sustainment activities for retained F-15E aircraft in a manner
that presumes future congressional authority to divest such
aircraft; or
``(B) keep an F-15E aircraft (other than an aircraft
identified for retirement under paragraph (1)) in a status
considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command
and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to as
`XJ' status).
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `covered
period' means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on
September 30, 2030.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 150 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1812) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``prohibition on
retirement of f-15e aircraft and'';
(2) by striking subsection (a); and
(3) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections
(a) and (b), respectively.
SEC. 143. 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,
2029'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 144. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON AIR FORCE TACTICAL
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FORCE STRUCTURE.
Section 9062a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``2029'' and inserting ``2030''; and
(2) by striking ``consultation'' and inserting
``coordination''.
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 most
recently amended by section 145(a) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1810), is
further amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
(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 most recently
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amended by section 145(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1810), is further
amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
(c) Report Requirement.--Not later than 180 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 detailing the
following:
(1) The total number and variant types of C-130 aircraft in
the inventory of the Air Force.
(2) Any planned retirements, divestments, or reductions to
the fleet of such aircraft.
(3) Modernization and recapitalization efforts, including
block upgrades and procurement schedules.
(4) Planned basing actions for fielding C-130J aircraft to
recapitalize C-130H aircraft.
SEC. 146. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO B-1
BOMBER AIRCRAFT SQUADRONS.
Subsection (d)(1) of 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 146 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
1810), is further amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 147. MODIFICATION TO MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR A-10
AIRCRAFT.
(a) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> In General.--Section 134(d) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 130 Stat. 2038) is amended by striking ``96 A-10 aircraft
designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until a period of 90
days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits to
the congressional defense committees the report under subsection
(e)(2)'' and inserting ``93 A-10 aircraft designated as primary mission
aircraft inventory until October 1, 2026''.
(b) Prohibition on Retirement.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--During the period
beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026,
the Secretary of the Air Force may not--
(A) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon
system sustainment activities for A-10 aircraft in a
manner that presumes future congressional authority to
divest such aircraft;
(B) keep an A-10 aircraft in a status considered
excess to the requirements of the possessing command and
awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to
as ``XJ'' status); or
(C) decrease the total aircraft inventory of A-10
aircraft below 103 aircraft.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exception.--The prohibition
under paragraph (1) shall not apply to individual A-10 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.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Plans.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than
March 31, 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives
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a briefing on the status of A-10 aircraft inventory and the proposed
plan for divesting all A-10 aircraft prior to fiscal year 2029. The
briefing shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The number of A-10 Total Aircraft Inventory aircraft
disaggregated by Combat Coded Aircraft, Primary Mission Aircraft
Inventory, Backup Aircraft Assigned, Attrition Reserve, tail
number, and location.
(2) The planned divestment date of each such aircraft.
(3) The detailed plan for how and when the Secretary
proposes to proceed with divestment of aircraft for each A-10
unit prior to fiscal year 2029.
(4) The aircraft transition plan for replacing A-10 aircraft
with new or existing replacement aircraft in each unit that is
divesting of the A-10 aircraft, which shall include an
explanation of--
(A) how the Secretary plans to minimize adverse
personnel impacts within such units, including adverse
impacts with respect to retention, currency,
proficiency, qualifications, certifications, and
training; and
(B) how the Secretary plans to minimize or eliminate
any scheduling gap that may occur with respect to a unit
divesting from the A-10 aircraft and transitioning to a
new or existing replacement aircraft.
(5) The information and content format that was provided in
the briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives by the Headquarters Air Force,
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (HAF/A8), on
February 13, 2023, titled ``A-10 Divestment Placemats''.
(6) Any other information the Secretary determines relevant.
SEC. 148. PRESERVATION OF RETIRED KC-10 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall preserve each
retired KC-10 aircraft in the same storage condition in which such
aircraft was preserved as of September 30, 2025.
(b) Authority to Dispose of Preserved Aircraft.--A KC-10 aircraft
preserved under subsection (a) may be disposed of in accordance with
chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 149. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF E-3
AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Air
Force may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or
place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any E-3 aircraft if
such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft
below 16.
(b) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Exception for Plan.--If the Secretary
of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees a plan
for maintaining readiness and ensuring there is no lapse in mission
capabilities, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to
actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for E-3 aircraft to
below 16, beginning 30 days after the date on which the plan is so
submitted.
(c) Exception for E-7 Aircraft Procurement.--If the Secretary of the
Air Force procures enough E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the
required mission load, the prohibition under
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subsection (a) shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total
aircraft inventory for E-3 aircraft to below 16 after the date on which
such E-7 Wedgetail aircraft are delivered.
SEC. 150. B-21 BOMBER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY MATRICES.
(a) Submittal of Matrices.--Concurrent with the President's annual
budget request submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code, for fiscal year 2027, the Secretary of the Air Force
shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller
General of the United States--
(1) the matrices described in subsection (b) relating to the
B-21 bomber aircraft program; and
(2) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> the estimate, as of the date
of such submission, for the program's average procurement unit
cost, acquisition unit cost, and life-cycle costs.
(b) Matrices Described.--The matrices described in this subsection
are the following:
(1) Program goals and execution.--A matrix that identifies,
in six-month increments, plans for and progress in achieving key
milestones and events, and specific performance metric goals and
actuals for the development, production, and sustainment of the
B-21 bomber aircraft program, which shall be subdivided, at a
minimum, according to the following:
(A) Technology readiness levels of major components,
and associated risks and key demonstration events
through maturity (technology readiness level 7) for
baseline and modernization efforts.
(B) Engine design maturity, and plans and progress
of engine test events.
(C) Software development progress and related
metrics, including--
(i) percent of capabilities complete and
system features complete; and
(ii) software quality metrics.
(D) Manufacturing progress and related metrics for
the prime contractor and key suppliers, including--
(i) manufacturing readiness levels through
level 8;
(ii) touch labor hours; and
(iii) scrap, rework, and repair.
(E) System verification and key ground and flight
test events for developmental and operational testing,
including--
(i) percent complete;
(ii) time on condition;
(iii) sorties; and
(iv) test points.
(F) Aircraft reliability, availability, and
maintainability metrics, including--
(i) mean time to repair;
(ii) operational availability;
(iii) mission capable; and
(iv) cost per flying hour.
(G) Operations and sustainment plans and progress,
including--
(i) main operating base setup;
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(ii) training system deliveries;
(iii) depot maintenance; and
(iv) technology data packages.
(2) Cost.--A matrix expressing, in six-month increments, the
total cost for the Air Force service cost position for the
engineering and manufacturing development phase and production
lots of the B-21 bomber aircraft, and a matrix expressing the
total cost for the prime contractor's estimate for such phase
and production lots, each of which shall be phased over the
entire engineering and manufacturing development period and
subdivided according to the costs of the following:
(A) Air vehicle.
(B) Propulsion.
(C) Mission systems.
(D) Vehicle subsystems.
(E) Air vehicle software.
(F) Systems engineering.
(G) Program management.
(H) System test and evaluation.
(I) Support and training systems.
(J) Contract fee.
(K) Engineering changes.
(L) Direct mission support, including congressional
general reductions.
(M) Government testing.
(c) Semiannual Update of Matrices.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force
submits the matrices required by subsection (a), concurrent with
the submittal of each annual budget request to Congress under
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, thereafter, and
not later than 180 days after each such submittal, the Secretary
of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees and the Comptroller General updates to the matrices
described in subsection (b).
(2) Elements.--Each update submitted under paragraph (1)
shall detail progress made toward the goals identified in the
matrix described in subsection (b)(1) and provide updated cost
estimates.
(d) Assessment by Comptroller General of the United
States. <<NOTE: Time period.>> --Not less frequently than annually, the
Comptroller General shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review the sufficiency of each matrix
received under this section; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees an
assessment of such matrix, including by identifying cost,
schedule, or performance trends.
(e) Repeal.--Section 238 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2067) is repealed.
SEC. 151. BOMBER AIRCRAFT FORCE STRUCTURE AND TRANSITION ROADMAP.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive
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roadmap detailing the planned force structure, basing, modernization,
and transition strategy for the bomber aircraft fleet of the Air Force
through fiscal year 2040.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A detailed schedule and rationale for the planned
divestment of B-1 bomber aircraft, including location-specific
retirements, infrastructure disposition, and mitigation of any
resulting capability gaps.
(2) A transition plan for the operational fielding of B-21
bomber aircraft, including basing decisions, training and
sustainment plans, operational concepts, and anticipated initial
operational capability and full operational capability
timelines.
(3) A strategy for integrating units of the Air National
Guard and the Air Force Reserve into B-21 bomber aircraft
operations, including planned force structure, association,
training, and mobilization models.
(4) An update on--
(A) modernization efforts for B-52 bomber aircraft,
including engine replacement, radar upgrades, and
digital integration efforts; and
(B) the expected service life and mission profile of
B-52 bomber aircraft through the 2050s.
(5) A detailed timeline with key milestones for each of the
elements described in paragraphs (1) through (4), including
programmatic decision points, resourcing requirements, risk
assessments, and coordination with other components of the Air
Force Global Strike Command and the Air Combat Command.
(c) Objective.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall support
a deliberate and balanced transition to a modernized, dual-capable
bomber aircraft force that ensures long-range strike capacity,
survivability, and deterrence in both nuclear and conventional mission
sets, with a minimum of 100 B-21 bomber aircraft.
(d) Form.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 152. REQUIREMENT FOR AN INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND
RECONNAISSANCE ROADMAP FOR THE AIR FORCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than October 1,
2026, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a comprehensive roadmap detailing the strategic plan
for the development, acquisition, modernization, and integration of
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of the
Air Force.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A strategic assessment of current (as of the date on
which the roadmap is submitted) and projected intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements for the Air Force
across all domains, including air, space, and cyberspace.
(2) An inventory of current (as of the date on which the
roadmap is submitted) intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance platforms, sensors, and associated data-
processing systems, including the mission capabilities,
operational status, and expected service life for each.
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(3) A plan for the modernization or divestment of legacy
airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems,
with individualized justification of the modernization or
divestment plan for each such legacy system.
(4) A detailed outline of planned investments and
capabilities in emerging intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance technologies, including--
(A) artificial intelligence;
(B) machine learning;
(C) space-based intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance; and
(D) autonomous or remotely piloted platforms.
(5) An assessment of the integration of intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance data into command and control
networks, including interoperability with joint, interagency,
and allied partners.
(6) A risk assessment identifying potential capability gaps,
threats, and mitigation strategies.
(7) A description of the roles and responsibilities of the
components of the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
effort of the Air Force in implementing the roadmap.
(8) A proposed timeline and milestones for the
implementation of the roadmap over the next ten fiscal years.
SEC. 153. REPORT ON THE F-47 ADVANCED FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include following:
(1) A description of the F-47 aircraft program, including
system requirements, employment concepts, and projected costs,
schedule, and funding requirements over the period covered by
the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years 2028
through 2034.
(2) The acquisition strategy for the F-47 program of record,
including consideration of implementing a middle tier
acquisition pathway or major capability acquisition pathway (as
such terms are defined in Department of Defense Instruction
5000.85, titled ``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on
August 6, 2020 (or a successor instruction)).
(3) A proposed fielding strategy for the F-47 aircraft,
including--
(A) estimated force structure requirements;
(B) strategic basing considerations;
(C) an estimate of military construction
requirements;
(D) an estimate of personnel training requirements;
and
(E) a strategy for integrating units of the Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve into F-47 fighter
aircraft operations, including planned force structure,
association, training, and mobilization models.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
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SEC. 154. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING REPORT ON
ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AIRBORNE COMMAND
POST CAPABILITY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and maintenance, Air
Force, and available to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for
travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended
until the date on which the Secretary, in consultation with the
Commander of the United States Strategic Command, submits to the
congressional defense committees a report on the acquisition strategy of
the Air Force to maintain the Airborne Command Post capability,
including--
(1) options to expand production of the C-130J-30 Super
Hercules aircraft to provide additional airframes to preserve
the Airborne Command Post capability; and
(2) an outline of the future relationship of the Airborne
Command Post capability with the Secondary Launch Platform-
Airborne effort.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
SEC. 161. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Analysis of Alternatives.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall conduct
an analysis of alternatives to identify potential solutions for
the recapitalization of the executive airlift aircraft fleets of
the Armed Forces. In conducting such analysis, the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to identify aircraft solutions that have
capabilities comparable to the capabilities of commercial
passenger aircraft in terms of range.
(2) Timeline.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) initiate the analysis of alternatives required
under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act; and
(B) complete such analysis not later than April 1,
2026.
(3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing the
analysis of alternatives required under paragraph (1), 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 analysis.
(b) Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--Section 120(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2);
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraphs:
``(2) <<NOTE: Standards.>> The Secretary of Defense shall establish
standards for prioritizing access to executive aircraft controlled by
the Secretaries of the military departments among authorized users of
such aircraft within the Federal Government.
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``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall assign a career appointee (as
that term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5) in the Senior
Executive Service of the Department of Defense to coordinate the
efficient tasking of executive aircraft controlled by the Secretaries of
the military departments and compliance with rules, regulations,
policies, and guidance relating to such aircraft, including the
standards established under paragraph (2). The career appointee shall,
as determined by the Secretary of Defense, have knowledge and experience
relating to executive aircraft, including familiarity with the executive
aircraft fleets controlled by the Secretaries of the military
departments and procedures for the prioritization of executive aircraft
users.''.
(2) <<NOTE: 10 USC 120 note.>> Timelines.--The Secretary of
Defense shall--
(A) establish the standards required by paragraph
(2) of such section 120(b) (as amended by this section)
not later than December 1, 2025; and
(B) assign the career appointee required by
paragraph (3) of such section 120(b) (as amended by this
section) not later than January 1, 2026.
SEC. 162. AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND
CONTRACTING RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT
DETECTION AND RANGING.
Section 164 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``shall not operate'' and inserting ``may not
operate,'';
(B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) covered LiDAR technology; or''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``covered''
before ``LiDAR technology'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Mitigation of Risk of Use of Covered LiDAR Technology.--
``(1) Strategy required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop a strategy to mitigate the risk to the Department of
Defense of the use of covered LiDAR technology by defense
contractors and subcontractors (at any tier).
``(2) Elements.--In developing the strategy required by
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) <<NOTE: Federal Register,
publication. List.>> publish a list of covered LiDAR
companies in the Federal Register;
``(B) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> conduct an assessment
of the potential risks to the Department associated with
the use of covered LiDAR technology by defense
contractors, including an assessment of the severity and
likelihood of occurrence of each such risk and a
prioritization of such risks; and
``(C) solicit input from defense contractors and
subcontractors (at any tier) to identify effective
approaches to reducing or eliminating use of covered
LiDAR technology by such contractors and subcontractors.
``(3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation.--Not later than
June 1, 2027, the Secretary shall implement the strategy
required by paragraph
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(1). Such strategy shall actively monitor risk mitigation
measures related to the use of covered LiDAR technology by
defense contractors based on the assessment conducted and the
input received under paragraph (2).''; and
(4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by amending
paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `covered LiDAR
technology' means LiDAR technology and any related services and
equipment--
``(A) manufactured by a covered LiDAR company;
``(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 a covered foreign country or administered by
an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country.''.
SEC. 163. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT
TERMINATION OR PRODUCTION LINE SHUTDOWN
FOR E-7A WEDGETAIL AIRCRAFT.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended--
(1) to terminate the mid-tier acquisition rapid prototype
contract for the E-7A aircraft; or
(2) to terminate the operations of, or to prepare to
terminate the operations of, a production line for the E-7A
aircraft.
SEC. 164. <<NOTE: Plan.>> LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF KC-46
AIRCRAFT PENDING CERTIFICATION ON
CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not accept or take
delivery of covered KC-46 aircraft in excess of the maximum quantity
specified in subsection (c) until the Secretary--
(1) certifies to the congressional defense committees that
the Secretary has developed and is implementing a plan of
corrective actions and milestones to resolve all Category 1
deficiencies identified with respect to KC-46 aircraft; and
(2) submits such plan to such committees, which 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: Risk Assessment.>> a schedule risk
assessment to a minimum of 80 percent confidence level.
(b) Form.--The plan described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
(c) Maximum Quantity.--The maximum quantity of covered KC-46
aircraft specified in this subsection is 188 aircraft.
(d) Covered KC-46 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered KC-46 aircraft'' means new production KC-46 aircraft the
procurement of which is fully funded by the United States.
SEC. 165. PLAN FOR OPEN MISSION SYSTEMS OF F-35 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan to
establish an open mission systems computing environment that is
controlled by the Federal Government on the F-35 aircraft of the
Department of Defense.
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(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall do the
following:
(1) Enable the portability of software applications between
the F-35 aircraft, the F-22 aircraft, and the Next Generation
Air Dominance initiative of the Air Force.
(2) Enable the integration of new open mission system
software, or changes to existing open mission system software,
with minimal integration work required by the prime contractor
of the air vehicle.
(3) Eliminate or minimize aircraft airworthiness impacts due
to software changes within the open mission systems computing
environment.
(4) Enable the rapid upgrade of onboard processors.
(5) Leverage a Federal Government reference architecture.
(6) Ensure control by the Federal Government over the
airworthiness and security processes, as well as ownership by
the Federal Government of the open mission system technical
documentation and data rights.
(7) Be capable of connection to all relevant aircraft
apertures sufficient to meet current and future combat
requirements, including cockpit connectivity via ethernet.
(8) Leverage modern commercial software languages and
techniques necessary to support reliable, high-throughput, and
low-latency use-cases.
(9) Be applicable across all blocks and variants of the F-35
aircraft.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report that includes the 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.
SEC. 166. ANNUAL GAO REVIEWS OF THE F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> Annual Reviews and Reports.--Not
later than March 1, 2026, and not later than March 1 of each year
thereafter through March 1, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall--
(1) complete a review of the F-35 aircraft program; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the results of the review.
(b) Elements.--Each review and report under subsection (a) shall
include an assessment of--
(1) the cost, scope, and schedule of the F-35 aircraft
program and its subprograms;
(2) the status of the efforts of the Department of Defense
to modernize the F-35 aircraft; and
(3) such other matters relating to the F-35 aircraft program
as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
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Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced
technology achievements.
Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
laboratories and other entities for research and development
of technologies for military missions.
Sec. 213. Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 214. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
furnishing of test facilities and equipment.
Sec. 215. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Sec. 216. Modification of requirement for Department of Defense policies
for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical
data link network.
Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with
critical research and development expertise.
Sec. 218. Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 219. Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation
oversight.
Sec. 220. Application of software innovation to modernize test and
evaluation infrastructure.
Sec. 221. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
relating to digital engineering.
Sec. 222. Catalyst Pathfinder Program.
Sec. 223. Modifications to defense research capacity building program.
Sec. 224. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institute.
Sec. 225. Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing.
Sec. 226. Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and
long-range weapons.
Sec. 227. Western regional range complex demonstration.
Sec. 228. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
enhance weapon system platforms.
Sec. 229. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor
aircraft.
Sec. 230. Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations.
Sec. 231. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition
Office.
Sec. 232. Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of
research, development, test, and evaluation functions of
Joint conventional armaments and ammunition.
Sec. 233. Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software.
Sec. 234. Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study
results.
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
Sec. 241. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
manufacturing processes.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology Management Office.
Sec. 243. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
Sec. 244. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
Sec. 245. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 246. Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
Sec. 247. Ethical and responsible development and deployment of
biotechnology within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 248. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 251. Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and
investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 252. Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology
areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.
Sec. 253. Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and
evaluation laboratories and facilities.
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Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
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 TO AUTHORITY TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.
(a) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4025 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,'' the following: ``the Director
of the Defense Innovation Unit,''.
(b) Maximum Amount of Award Prizes.--Subsection (c) of such section
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
(3) in paragraph (3) by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting
``$20,000''.
(c) Congressional Notification Threshold.--Subsection (g)(1) of such
section is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$20,000,000''.
SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO MECHANISMS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO DEFENSE
LABORATORIES AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES
FOR MILITARY MISSIONS.
Section 4123 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
4061.>> is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and test
organizations'' after ``defense laboratories'';
(2) by inserting ``or test organization'' after
``laboratory'' each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or test
organizations'' after ``laboratories''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Test Organization Defined.--In this section, the term `test
organization' means a test organization of the Major Range and Test
Facility Base specified in Department of Defense Directive 3200.11 or
any successor directive.''.
SEC. 213. PROGRAM FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION CENTERS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Making Permanent and Improving Pilot Program for the Enhancement
of the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Centers of the
Department of Defense.--Chapter 305 of title 10, United States
Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4141.>> is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
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``Sec. 4145. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4145.>> Program for the enhancement
of the research, development, test, and
evaluation centers of the Department of Defense
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of
the military departments shall jointly carry out a program to
demonstrate methods for the more effective development of technology and
management of functions at eligible centers.
``(b) Eligible Centers.--For purposes of the program, the eligible
centers are--
``(1) the science and technology reinvention laboratories,
as designated by section 4121(b) of this title;
``(2) the test and evaluation centers which are activities
specified as part of the Major Range and Test Facility Base in
Department of Defense Directive 3200.11 (or any successor
document);
``(3) the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency;
``(4) the Defense Innovation Unit; and
``(5) the Strategic Capabilities Office.
``(c) Definition of Responsible Officials Concerned.--For purposes
of this section, the term `responsible official concerned' means--
``(1) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics, with respect to matters concerning
the Army;
``(2) the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research,
Development, and Acquisition, with respect to matters concerning
the Navy and the Marine Corps; or
``(3) the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Acquisition, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force
and the Space Force;
``(4) the Deputy Secretary of Defense, with respect to
matters concerning the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency, the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Strategic
Capabilities Office, and any other matters not covered by
paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).
``(d) Participation in Program.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the head of
each eligible center shall submit to the responsible official
concerned a proposal on, and implement, alternative and
innovative methods of effective management and operations of
eligible centers, rapid project delivery, support,
experimentation, prototyping, and partnership with universities
and private sector entities--
``(A) to generate greater value and efficiencies in
research and development activities;
``(B) to enable more efficient and effective
operations of supporting activities, such as--
``(i) facility management, construction, and
repair;
``(ii) business operations;
``(iii) personnel management policies and
practices; and
``(iv) intramural and public outreach; and
``(C) to enable more rapid deployment of warfighter
capabilities.
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation.--The head of an
eligible center shall implement each method proposed under
paragraph (1) unless such method is disapproved in writing by
the responsible official
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concerned within 60 days of receiving the proposal from the
eligible center.
``(e) Waiver Authority for Demonstration and Implementation.--The
head of an eligible center may waive any regulation, restriction,
requirement, guidance, policy, procedure, or departmental instruction
that would affect the implementation of a method proposed under
subsection (d)(1), unless such implementation would be prohibited by a
provision of a Federal statute or common law.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 233 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
4141 note prec.) is repealed.
SEC. 214. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
OR FURNISHING OF TEST FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT.
(a) Jointly Funded Projects.--Section 4174 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``A contract of a
military department'' and inserting ``A covered contract''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(d)(1) In a case in which research, developmental, or test
facilities and equipment described in this section are used to support
multiple contracts or programs across different military departments,
other elements of the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies
outside the Department of Defense, or eligible non-Federal entities, a
jointly funded project may be established.
``(2) Under a jointly funded project, the Secretary of Defense (or
the Secretary's designee) shall enter into a written agreement with each
entity participating in the project. Each such agreement shall, at a
minimum, address the following:
``(A) Cost sharing arrangements, including the proportion of
total project costs to be borne by each entity.
``(B) Allocation of access to the facilities and equipment,
including prioritization procedures in cases of competing
demands.
``(C) Management and oversight responsibilities, including
the designation of a lead agency.
``(D) Ownership and intellectual property rights related to
the facilities, equipment, and any resulting data or inventions.
``(E) Dispute resolution mechanisms.
``(3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A non-Federal entity, including a
private company, academic institution, or non-profit organization, may
participate in a jointly funded project under this subsection only if
the Secretary of Defense determines such participation is in the
national security interest and consistent with applicable laws and
regulations.
``(4) <<NOTE: Regulations. Criteria.>> The Secretary of Defense
shall issue regulations to implement this subsection. Such regulations
shall include specific criteria for evaluating proposed jointly funded
projects, standardized agreement templates, and procedures for ensuring
the transparency and accountability of such projects.
``(e) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> This section applies to contracts
funded using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for--
``(1) research, development, test, and evaluation, including
science and technology funds designated as budget activity 1
(basic research), budget activity 2 (applied research), and
budget activity 3 (advanced technology development) (as those
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budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B,
chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R)); and
``(2) operation and maintenance, to the extent that such
funds are used to support activities authorized under this
section.
``(f) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this section, the term `covered
contract' means--
``(1) a contract of a military department; or
``(2) a contract for a jointly funded project as described
subsection (d).''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 4174 note.>> Regulations Required.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall issue or revise regulations (as necessary) to
implement the amendments made by subsection (a).
SEC. 215. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH
CERTAIN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS.
Section 238(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1842) is amended by inserting
``or fiscal year 2026'' after ``fiscal year 2025''.
SEC. 216. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
POLICIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION
OF LINK 16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA LINK
NETWORK.
Section 228(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``the Nevada Test and
Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning Area 151/470,
Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex''
and inserting ``military special use airspace including all
prohibited areas, restricted areas, warning areas, and military
operational areas'';
(2) in paragraph (2), in the matter before subparagraph (A),
by striking ``training, and large-scale exercises.'' and
inserting ``regular training, and large-scale exercises. Under
such processes, approval of Link 16 operations shall be presumed
and denial of Link 16 operations shall be accompanied with
substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of safety due to
electromagnetic interference.''; and
(3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``regular'' before
``training''.
SEC. 217. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DEFENSE
ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY OF
PRIVATE SECTOR PERSONNEL WITH CRITICAL
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (e) of section 232 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. note prec. 4091) is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (f)(2) of such section is
amended by striking ``section 2302'' and inserting ``section 3014''.
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SEC. 218. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4171 note.>> ALTERNATIVE TEST AND
EVALUATION PATHWAY FOR DESIGNATED DEFENSE
ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
alternative test and evaluation pathway as described in subsection (b)
for covered programs to enhance agility, accelerate delivery of
capabilities, and ensure data-driven decisionmaking, while maintaining
independent oversight of evaluation outcomes.
(b) Elements.--The pathway required by subsection (a) shall include
the following elements:
(1) For each covered program, the Secretary of the military
department concerned, through its service test activities,
shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> develop and implement a
unified test and evaluation strategy that aligns
developmental testing and operational testing to a
single set of test objectives that build system
understanding throughout the test program to more
effectively support capability delivery within rapid
prototyping and iterative updates with early and
continuous operational feedback;
(B) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> develop and implement a
test data strategy that includes--
(i) collection of raw data from system
components during test events and operational
activities, including submission of industry-
derived data from their development and testing
evolutions;
(ii) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> evaluation criteria
to assess the mission effects and suitability of
the system based on the data to be collected,
including from live-fire test events, if
applicable;
(iii) <<NOTE: Process.>> a process for
independently validating industry-derived data, if
needed;
(iv) provision of resources for automated data
collection, storage, and access; and
(v) automated analytics tools to assess
performance trends, reliability, and maintenance
needs;
(C) incorporate, to the maximum extent practicable,
best practices such as--
(i) hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate
system integration;
(ii) continuous data collection from
prototypes and fielded systems to refine designs
and update lifecycle costs;
(iii) testing subsystem prototypes throughout
system development to assess their contribution to
the mission effect of the fielded system; and
(iv) integration of supporting or
complementary data from digital twins or other
model-based systems engineering tools;
(D) define general test and evaluation objectives
and data needs while allowing detailed execution plans
to evolve based on test results and emerging
requirements, avoiding rigid milestone-driven schedules;
and
(E) ensure all raw test data and associated
analytics are owned by the Federal Government, stored in
accessible repositories, and available to authorized
Department entities, including the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, throughout the program
lifecycle.
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(2) Each such covered program shall be exempt from--
(A) any requirement in law, regulation, or policy,
including Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 or
other policies, to develop and submit a test and
evaluation master plan, as long as a unified test and
evaluation strategy and test data strategy are
implemented, as required by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
paragraph (1);
(B) any requirement in law, regulation, or policy to
conduct any milestone-specific operational test event,
such as the requirement in section 4171 of title 10,
United States Code, to conduct initial operational test
and evaluation; and
(C) any other test and evaluation documentation or
approval process that the Secretary determines is
inconsistent with the agile and iterative nature of this
pathway.
(c) Role of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.--For
each covered program designated for oversight by the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation shall--
(1) provide independent evaluation of test data across all
phases of the program lifecycle, including--
(A) assessing the sufficiency of the program's test
and evaluation strategy and data strategy to demonstrate
military effectiveness;
(B) evaluating whether the program collects and
analyzes sufficient raw data, learns from test results
at a pace relevant to operational needs, and converges
on military effectiveness based on data trends;
(C) identifying deficiencies in test and evaluation
strategies that risk system performance, suitability, or
survivability; and
(D) providing continuous oversight through ongoing
analysis of test data;
(2) have unrestricted access to all raw test data, data
repositories, and analytics maintained by the military
departments for the covered program;
(3) not require of the covered program--
(A) any specific test plan, execution method, or
documentation format, or any pre-approval of test and
evaluation activities, as a condition of testing, data
collection, or evaluation; or
(B) any Director of Operational Test and Evaluation-
approved test and evaluation master plan or other pre-
execution documentation under existing policies; and
(4) <<NOTE: Summary.>> include in the annual report
required under section 139(h) of title 10, United States Code, a
summary of the adequacy of data strategies, rates of learning,
and risks that aligns with the evaluation processes established
in this section.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, shall issue guidance to
implement the alternative test and evaluation pathway under this
section, including standards for data strategies and modern testing
practices and procedures to support evaluation by the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation under subsection (c).
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(e) Report.--Not later than three years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this
section, including an assessment of the effectiveness of the pathway in
accelerating capability delivery and improving system performance and
any recommendations for expanding or modifying the pathway.
(f) Covered Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
program'' means the following:
(1) A defense acquisition program that the Secretary of
Defense designates, on or after the date on which guidance is
issued under subsection (d), for use of the alternative test and
evaluation pathway under this section.
(2) A defense acquisition program relating to software and
covered hardware initiated on or after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 219. <<NOTE: 10 USC 139 note.>> CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED
PROGRAMS FOR TEST AND EVALUATION
OVERSIGHT.
(a) Requirement.--The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation
shall include in the annual report required by section 139(h) of title
10, United States Code, an assessment of the operational and live fire
test and evaluation activities for--
(1) command and control and data integration architecture
for layered integrated missile defense of the homeland;
(2) the Joint Fires Network; and
(3) the Cryptographic Modernization Program.
(b) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Alternative Pathway.--For any effort
under subsection (a) assigned to the software acquisition pathway
pursuant to section 3603 of title 10, United States Code, the Director
of Operational Test and Evaluation shall assess the effort in accordance
with the alternative test and evaluation pathway established by section
218 of this Act.
SEC. 220. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4171 note.>> APPLICATION OF SOFTWARE
INNOVATION TO MODERNIZE TEST AND
EVALUATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Digital Test and Evaluation Environment.--
(1) Program.--The Director of the Test Resource Management
Center, in coordination with the officials specified in
paragraph (4), shall establish and maintain a digital test and
evaluation environment for developmental and operational testing
of warfighting capabilities.
(2) Requirements.--The digital test and evaluation
environment required under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) incorporate commercially-derived data
management, analysis, and operations software tools to
enable rapid test and evaluation;
(B) enable real-time and iterative data collection,
management, analysis, and feedback loops across the life
cycle of tested systems;
(C) provide secure environments for testing systems
with operational security sensitivities; and
(D) use a modular open system approach (as defined
in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code) to
ensure the environment can be accessed by multiple
vendors and is interoperable with multiple data sources,
data formats, and digital tools.
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(3) Use of software acquisition pathway.--In procuring
software and covered hardware (as defined in section 3603 of
title 10, United States Code) for the digital test and
evaluation environment required under paragraph (1), the
Director of the Test Resource Management center shall use a
software acquisition pathway described in section 3603 of title
10, United States Code.
(4) Officials specified.--The officials specified in this
paragraph are--
(A) the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;
(B) the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation;
and
(C) each chief of a covered Armed Force.
(b) Pilot Program to Accelerate Test.--
(1) In general.--The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
and the Director of the Test Resource Management Center, in
coordination with the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation, shall jointly carry out a pilot program to determine
how commercial software can be used to accelerate and improve
testing efforts--
(A) to accelerate continuous integration and
continuous testing of warfighting capabilities by
applying industry best practices and tooling for
scalability, advanced analysis, and data sharing; and
(B) to enable continuous and iterative testing
throughout capability design, development, engineering,
and fielding.
(2) Reports required.--The Director of the Defense
Innovation Unit and the Director of the Test Resource Management
Center, in coordination with the Director of Operational Test
and Evaluation, shall--
(A) not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, submit to the congressional
defense committees an interim report that includes an
implementation plan for the pilot program under
paragraph (1); and
(B) following submittal of the report under
subparagraph (A), but not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the
committees a report on the progress of the pilot
program, which shall include a description of--
(i) the metrics used to measure the
performance of commercial software under the
program;
(ii) the initial findings of the program; and
(iii) based on such findings, any identified
roadblocks or limitations to using commercial
software and digital tools for accelerated
testing.
(3) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
program under this subsection shall terminate five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force.
SEC. 221. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3101.>> REVIEW AND ALIGNMENT
OF STANDARDS, GUIDANCE, AND POLICIES
RELATING TO DIGITAL ENGINEERING.
(a) Review Required.--
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(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary
of a military department, in coordination with the officials
specified in subsection (c), shall complete a comprehensive
review of the standards, guidance, and policies relating to
digital engineering within the covered Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of that Secretary.
(2) Elements.--Each review under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to the covered Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, the following:
(A) A review of the reference architectures,
standards, and best practices for the use of digital
engineering tools (including digital twins and digital
threads) as in effect at the time of the review,
including standards for the use of such tools at all
stages of program design, development, and testing.
(B) Identification of the current standards guiding
the use of such digital engineering tools, at all stages
of program design, development, and testing.
(C) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Assessment of--
(i) the extent to which the use of such
standards and related governance structures is
consistent across the covered Armed Forces under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned; and
(ii) the level of interoperability of such
standards across such Armed Forces.
(D) Identification of best practices for digital
engineering within each such Armed Force.
(E) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations
for improvements to the use of digital engineering tools
in each such Armed Force.
(b) Development of Standard Reference Architecture.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date on which the Secretary of a military
department completes the review required under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall develop and implement a standard reference
architecture to guide the use of, and best practices for,
digital engineering for program design, development, and testing
within each covered Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that
Secretary. Each reference architecture shall include--
(A) a framework and clear requirements for
developing and deploying digital engineering tools
across program lifecycles;
(B) defined standards for data management and
modeling; and
(C) consideration for either consensus-based
standards or nonconsensus-based standards, depending on
what is determined to be in the best interests of the
government based on the ability to adopt such standards
quickly and prevent technology vendor lock.
(2) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> Periodic review.--Not less
frequently than once every three years following implementation
of the standard reference architecture required under paragraph
(1), but ending on September 30, 2034, each Secretary of a
military department shall--
(A) conduct periodic reviews of the reference
architecture to ensure it effectively addresses
advancements in technology and evolving operational
needs; and
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(B) if necessary, modify the reference architecture
to address such advancements and needs.
(3) Approval and certification required.--Before a reference
architecture may be implemented under this subsection, 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 Operational Test and
Evaluation, shall--
(A) review and approve the reference architecture;
and
(B) submit certification of such approval to the
Secretary of the military department concerned.
(4) Recommendations for further standardization.--Based on
the reviews conducted under paragraph (3), 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 Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
(A) identify and develop recommendations regarding
areas in which further standardization of reference
architectures across the covered Armed Forces may be
feasible; and
(B) submit such recommendations to the Secretaries
of the military departments.
(c) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this subsection
are the following:
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(3) The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``reference architecture'' means an
authoritative source of information about a specific subject
area that guides and constrains the instantiations of multiple
architectures and solutions, as described in the guidance of the
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense titled ``Reference
Architecture Description'', dated June 2010, or any successor to
such guidance.
SEC. 222. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4142 note.>> CATALYST PATHFINDER
PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than January 1,
2027, the Secretary of the Army shall establish a program that--
(1) creates partnerships between operational units of the
Army and research universities to provide a platform for
university-based researchers and small businesses to collaborate
directly with soldiers on innovative applied research and
development; and
(2) integrates soldiers into the problem identification
process and early-stage development efforts to ensure technical
solutions are meeting soldier needs and enhancing lethality.
(b) Activities.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall--
(1) establish activities at select divisions of the Army to
accelerate the incorporation of soldier insights into capability
development;
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(2) <<NOTE: Policies.>> establish policies that streamline
collaboration between soldiers, Army Transformation and Training
Command, research universities, and small businesses;
(3) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> establish a governance board
that includes representatives from the research, development,
test, and evaluation, acquisition, requirements, and research
university communities; and
(4) promote transition of successful program projects to
Army programs.
(c) Inclusion in Future-years Defense Program.--The program shall be
treated as a research, development, test, and evaluation activity in the
Army's input to the future-years defense program submitted to Congress
under section 221 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 223. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4144 note.>> MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE
RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--For fiscal year 2026 and
each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
all funding opportunities executed in Program Element 0601228D8Z, or
successor program element, shall include separate funding solicitations
each focused toward--
(1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal
Colleges and Universities; and
(2) Minority-Serving Institutions that are not described in
paragraph (1).
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Historically Black College or University''
has the meaning given the term ``part B institution'' in section
322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).
(2) The term ``Minority-Serving Institution'' means an
eligible institution described in section 371(a) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).
(3) The term ``Tribal College or University'' has the
meaning given the term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).
SEC. 224. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4141 note.>> NATIONAL SECURITY AND
DEFENSE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INSTITUTE.
(a) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> In General.--The Secretary of Defense
may establish one or more National Security and Defense Artificial
Intelligence Institutes (referred to in this section as ``Institutes'')
at eligible host institutions.
(b) Institute Described.--A National Security and Defense Artificial
Intelligence Institute referred to in subsection (a) is an artificial
intelligence research institute that--
(1) is focused on a cross-cutting challenge or foundational
science for artificial intelligence systems in the national
security and defense sector;
(2) establishes partnerships among public and private
organizations, including, as appropriate, Federal agencies,
institutions of higher education, including community colleges,
nonprofit research organizations, Federal laboratories, State,
local, and Tribal governments, and industry, including the
Defense Industrial Base and startup companies;
(3) has the potential to create an innovation ecosystem, or
enhance existing ecosystems, to translate Institute research
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into applications and products used to enhance national security
and defense capabilities;
(4) supports interdisciplinary research and development
across multiple institutions of higher education and
organizations; and
(5) supports workforce development in artificial
intelligence related disciplines in the United States.
(c) Financial Assistance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may award
financial assistance to an eligible host institution, or
consortia thereof, to establish and support one or more
Institutes.
(2) Use of funds.--Financial assistance awarded under
paragraph (1) may be used by an Institute for--
(A) managing and making available to researchers
accessible, curated, standardized, secure, and privacy
protected data sets from the public and private sectors
for the purposes of training and testing artificial
intelligence systems and for research using artificial
intelligence systems with regard to national security
and defense;
(B) developing and managing testbeds for artificial
intelligence systems, including sector-specific test
beds, designed to enable users to evaluate artificial
intelligence systems prior to deployment;
(C) conducting research and education activities
involving artificial intelligence systems to solve
challenges with national security implications;
(D) providing or brokering access to computing
resources, networking, and data facilities for
artificial intelligence research and development
relevant to the Institute's research goals;
(E) providing technical assistance to users,
including software engineering support, for artificial
intelligence research and development relevant to the
Institute's research goals;
(F) engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden
participation in artificial intelligence research and
the artificial intelligence workforce; and
(G) such other activities as may determined by the
Secretary of Defense.
(3) Duration.--Financial assistance under paragraph (1)
shall be awarded for a five-year period, and may be renewed for
not more than one additional five-year period.
(4) Application for financial assistance.--An eligible host
institution or consortia thereof seeking financial assistance
under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense an
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Secretary may require.
(5) Competitive, merit review.--In awarding financial
assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
use a competitive, merit-based review process.
(6) Collaboration.--In awarding financial assistance under
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may collaborate with
other departments and agencies of the Federal Government with
missions that relate to or have the potential to be affected by
the national security implications of artificial intelligence
systems.
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(7) Limitation.--No financial assistance authorized in this
section shall be awarded to an entity outside of the United
States. All recipients of financial assistance under this
section, including subgrantees, shall be based in the United
States and shall meet such other eligibility criteria as may be
established by the Secretary of Defense.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible host
institution'' means--
(1) an institution of higher education (as defined in
section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1002)) in the United States that conducts research sponsored by
the Department of Defense; or
(2) a senior military college (as defined in section
2111a(f) of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 225. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4841 note.>> ADVANCED ROBOTIC AUTOMATION
FOR MUNITIONS MANUFACTURING.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a
program to support the maturation and expansion of robotic automation
capabilities for munitions manufacturing at government-owned,
contractor-operated production facilities.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the program under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) The design and integration of inherently safe, scalable
robotic load, assemble, and pack (LAP) systems for munitions
production.
(2) The demonstration of increased throughput and production
capacity, while reducing manual handling of energetic materials.
(3) The development of cyber-hardened data infrastructure
for secure integration of factory-floor operations with
enterprise systems.
(4) Support for workforce upskilling and training in
robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
(5) The evaluation of applicability across multiple munition
types and organic industrial base sites.
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a),
the Secretary of the Army shall coordinate with the Joint Program
Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition and other relevant components
of the Department of the Army.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026,
the Secretary of the Army shall provide the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the program carried out under subsection (a).
Such briefing shall cover--
(1) the progress made under the program;
(2) lessons learned; and
(3) recommendations for the wider adoption of robotic
automation technologies within the defense industrial base.
SEC. 226. EVALUATION OF ADDITIONAL TEST CORRIDORS FOR HYPERSONIC
AND LONG-RANGE WEAPONS.
(a) Evaluation Required.--To assess impact effectiveness and
increase the cadence of testing and training for long-range and
hypersonic systems, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and
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the Director of the Test Resource Management Center and in consultation
with requirements owners of long-range and hypersonic systems of the
Armed Forces, evaluate--
(1) the comparative advantages of episodic and permanent
special activity airspace designated by the Federal Aviation
Administration for use by the Department of Defense suitable for
the test and training of long-range and hypersonic systems;
(2) requirements for continental test ranges, including--
(A) attributes, including live, virtual, and
constructive capabilities;
(B) scheduling and availability;
(C) safety;
(D) end strength;
(E) facilities, infrastructure, radar, and related
systems;
(F) launch locations;
(G) impact areas; and
(H) such other characteristics as the Secretary
considers appropriate; and
(3) potential enhancements to existing Federal Government
facilities needed to enable use of these facilities by the
Department of Defense for testing and research of hypersonic
systems.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2026,
the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the findings of the Secretary with respect
to the evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection (a), including an
assessment of the completion date.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``impact area'' means the point at which a test
terminates.
(2) The term ``launch location'' means the point from which
a test is initiated.
SEC. 227. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4171.>> WESTERN REGIONAL
RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION.
(a) Demonstration Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a demonstration project under which the Secretary--
(1) interconnects ranges or training sites in the western
States; and
(2) uses such interconnected ranges and sites as a joint
multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic testing and training
environment for the military departments.
(b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.-- In carrying out the
project under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall use ranges,
testing sites, and related capabilities that are in existence as of the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Activities.--The range complex established under subsection (a)
shall be capable of facilitating testing and training in the following:
(1) Electromagnetic spectrum operations.
(2) Electromagnetic warfare.
(3) Operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects.
(4) Joint All Domain Command and Control (commonly known as
``JADC2'').
(5) Information warfare, including--
(A) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
(B) offensive and defensive cyber operations;
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(C) space operations;
(D) psychological operations;
(E) public affairs; and
(F) weather operations.
(d) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In carrying
out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to complete an
initial demonstration, interconnecting two or more ranges or testing
sites of two or more military departments in the western States, not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 180 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) a phased implementation plan and design for connecting
ranges and testing sites in the western States as required under
subsection (a), including the initial demonstration required by
subsection (d);
(2) how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment
with recommendations of the most recent Electromagnetic Spectrum
Superiority Strategy of the Department of Defense; and
(3) how the design architecture is expected to support high-
periodicity training, testing, research, and development.
(f) Western State Defined.--In this section, the term ``western
State'' means a State located west of the Mississippi River.
(g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
2028.
SEC. 228. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> DEMONSTRATION OF NEAR REAL-
TIME MONITORING CAPABILITIES TO ENHANCE
WEAPON SYSTEM PLATFORMS.
(a) Demonstration.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the service acquisition
executives, shall carry out a demonstration to equip selected weapon
system platforms with onboard, near real-time, end-to-end serial bus and
radio frequency monitoring capabilities to detect cyber threats and
improve maintenance efficiency.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Phases.--The Secretary of Defense shall
implement the demonstration under subsection (a) in phases as follows:
(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(A) select not fewer than three weapon system
platforms for initial participation in the
demonstration, prioritizing the MH-60R and MQ-9 aircraft
fleets and using the priorities identified under section
1559 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note); and
(B) complete the initial deployment of monitoring
capabilities to such platforms.
(2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall extend monitoring capabilities
to the complete fleets of selected platforms and complete
initial data collection and analysis from all participating
platforms.
(c) Report Required.--
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(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the
demonstration conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) The effectiveness of the monitoring capabilities
with respect to--
(i) cyber threat detection;
(ii) maintenance efficiency; and
(iii) operational readiness and mission
capable rates.
(B) Specific recommendations regarding--
(i) whether near real-time monitoring
capabilities should be implemented across
additional Department weapon system platforms;
(ii) if additional implementation is
recommended, which specific weapon system
platforms should receive priority for such
implementation, along with the estimated costs and
funding requirements;
(iii) an analysis of the advisability of
developing a program for implementing such
capabilities, including potential risks, benefits,
and trade-offs; and
(iv) proposed metrics for measuring successful
implementation and operational effectiveness.
(3) Form of report.--The report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may
include a classified annex.
SEC. 229. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3451.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON
MODERNIZED HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING
SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS OBSOLESCENCE IN ROTARY-
WING AND TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army and
Secretary of the Navy may establish and carry out a pilot program to
evaluate commercially available, next-generation Health and Usage
Monitoring Systems (referred to in this section as ``HUMS'')
technologies intended to address obsolescence issues affecting legacy
HUMS currently installed on Army and Marine Corps rotary-wing and
tiltrotor aircraft.
(b) Objectives.--In conducting the pilot program, the Secretary of
the Army and Secretary of the Navy shall assess whether modernized HUMS
technologies--
(1) effectively mitigate obsolescence risks associated with
legacy HUMS systems;
(2) enhance the operational readiness, availability, and
sustainment of Army and Marine Corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor
aircraft; and
(3) deliver advanced predictive analytics capabilities,
reducing maintenance burden and lifecycle costs.
(c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out for a period
not exceeding one year.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion of the pilot
program, the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing--
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(1) the pilot program results, including effectiveness in
addressing obsolescence, improving predictive maintenance, and
enhancing readiness and aircraft availability; and
(2) recommendations regarding broader adoption of evaluated
HUMS technologies across the Army and Marine Corps rotary-wing
and tiltrotor aircraft fleet.
SEC. 230. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4142 note.>> PROHIBITION ON MODIFICATION
OF INDIRECT COST RATES FOR INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION AND NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not change or modify
indirect cost rates (otherwise known as facilities and administration
cost rates) for Department of Defense grants and contracts awarded to
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations (as those
terms are defined in part 200 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations)
until the Secretary makes the certification described under subsection
(b).
(b) Certification.--A certification under this subsection is a
certification to the congressional defense committees that the
Department of Defense--
(1) working with the extramural research community,
including representatives from universities, university
associations, independent research institutes, and private
foundations, has developed an alternative indirect cost model
that has--
(A) reduced the indirect cost rate for all
applicable institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations (compared to indirect rates for
fiscal year 2025); and
(B) optimized payment of legitimate and essential
indirect costs involved in conducting Department of
Defense research to ensure transparency and efficiency
for Department of Defense-funded grants and contracts;
and
(2) established an implementation plan with adequate
transition time to change budgeting and accounting processes for
affected institutions of higher education and nonprofit
organizations.
SEC. 231. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE
WITH REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE JOINT
ENERGETICS TRANSITION OFFICE.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds described in subsection (b), not more
than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense--
(1) establishes a Joint Energetics Transition Office as
required under section 148 of title 10, United States Code;
(2) provides that Office with the staff and other resources
necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities
specified in subsection (c) of such section; and
(3) submits to the congressional defense committees the
reports required under subsections (b) and (c) of section 241 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 208).
(b) Funds Described.--The funds described in this subsection are
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense and
available for travel expenses for any of the following:
(1) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
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(2) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
SEC. 232. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REALIGNMENT OF
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION FUNCTIONS OF JOINT CONVENTIONAL
ARMAMENTS AND AMMUNITION.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to disestablish, or modify the duties assigned to, an
organization responsible (as of the date of the enactment of this Act)
for research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint
conventional armaments and ammunition until a period of 180 days has
elapsed following the date on which the report required under subsection
(b) is submitted to the congressional defense committees.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than November 1, 2026, the Secretary
of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes the following with respect to the proposed
realignment of functions described in subsection (a):
(1) An explanation of whether Army personnel, including
contractors, would be required to relocate to a new location and
if so an estimate of how many personnel would relocate and to
what locations.
(2) An explanation of whether the Army expects to build new
facilities and infrastructure at new locations to accomplish the
research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint
conventional armaments and ammunition and, if so, identification
of--
(A) what new facilities and infrastructure would
have to be constructed; and
(B) where such facilities and infrastructure would
be constructed.
(3) A detailed estimate of the costs of relocating personnel
and equipment and constructing new facilities and
infrastructure.
(4) A detailed explanation of the efficiencies, if any, that
the Army expects to realize by realigning the research,
development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint
conventional armaments and ammunition.
SEC. 233. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN NAVY SOFTWARE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available may be obligated or expended to develop,
procure, or operate the autonomy baseline manager or the common control
system of the Navy for a proposed unmanned surface vessel program
unless, with respect to that program--
(1) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional
defense committees--
(A) the original baseline schedule of key capability
deliverables and the current schedule as of the date of
submission;
(B) <<NOTE: Cost estimates.>> the original cost
estimate and the current cost estimate as of the date of
submission, including the total funding received for the
program;
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(C) all reports of test and experimentation events,
including a comparison of performance to alternative
industry capabilities;
(D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> the unaltered assessment
of the Defense Innovation Unit on a market assessment of
industry capabilities compared to the capabilities of
the autonomy baseline manager and the common control
system of the Navy; and
(E) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an assessment that the
program is delivering new capabilities at a pace and
quality that meets or exceeds industry capabilities; and
(2) the Chief of Naval Operations validates to the
congressional defense committees that the program meets
operational user needs of the Navy.
SEC. 234. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR UNDER SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING
PENDING REPORT ON STUDY RESULTS.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and maintenance,
Defense-wide, and available to 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 date on which the
Under Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the
report required by section 245(d) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1850).
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
SEC. 241. SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOINDUSTRIAL
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
Section 215 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Funding.--Funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise
made available to the Department of Defense for research, development,
test, and evaluation may be used to carry out the activities described
in subsection (c), including the design and construction activities
described in subsection (c).''.
SEC. 242. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4001 note.>> BIOTECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT OFFICE.
(a) Designation of Senior Official.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
designate a senior official, with relevant biotechnology experience,
from a position within the Department of Defense that was in effect on
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, to--
(1) be the senior official for biotechnology issues;
(2) be the head of the Biotechnology Management Office
established under subsection (b); and
(3) carry out the responsibilities for the office in
subsection (c).
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(b) Establishment of Biotechnology Management Office.--Not later
than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall, with input from the senior official designated under
subsection (a), charter and establish, under the authority, direction,
and control of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, a Biotechnology
Management Office to foster the development, acquisition, and
sustainment of broad-based biotechnology capabilities for the
Department.
(c) Responsibilities.--The office established under subsection (b)
shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Maintaining and executing the Defense Biotechnology
Strategy required by section 246, including development and
execution of a long-term research, development, acquisition, and
sustainment roadmap.
(2) Updating policies and guidance within the Department
relating to the acquisition, adoption, and transition of
biotechnology-based products into Department use.
(3) Coordinating with activities across the Department, the
Federal Government, industry, academia, and international
partners relating to biotechnology.
(4) Proposing options for streamlining the regulatory or
acquisition process of the Department.
(5) Conducting, as may be needed, global competition
analyses, net assessment, or forecasting to support
decisionmakers on biotechnology advances.
(6) Supporting the development of public-private
partnerships with academia, industry, and other State and local
government partners, including through the development or
fostering of regionally focused innovation ecosystems.
(7) Identifying biotechnology workforce and training gaps
across the workforce of the Department.
(8) Such other responsibilities as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30, 2030.
(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after
the designation of the senior official pursuant to subsection (a), the
Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the proposed scope of the charter for the office to be
established pursuant to subsection (b), as well as implementation plans
for preliminary activities the office will pursue during the proceeding
one-year period.
SEC. 243. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4841 note.>> BIOINDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may
establish a program to support the expansion of the domestic capacity
for bioindustrial manufacturing of critical biomanufactured products at
a commercial level through awards to entities for establishing,
upgrading, and retooling of bioindustrial manufacturing facilities.
(b) Awards.--
(1) In general.--An entity seeking an award under the
program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(2) Competitive awards.--The Secretary shall make each award
under the program to an entity in a competitive manner.
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(3) Award criteria.--In selecting entities to receive awards
under the program, the Secretary shall consider the following
criteria:
(A) The potential of the technology of such entity
to improve domestic resilience and protect critical
supply chains with biomanufactured products.
(B) How the technology of such entity could help
meet the demand for the capabilities required by the
next generation of warfighters.
(C) The ability of the bioindustrial manufacturing
facility with respect to which such entity is seeking
such award to be repurposed and the range of products
that such bioindustrial manufacturing facility is
capable of producing.
(D) Whether the bioindustrial manufacturing facility
with respect to which such entity is seeking such award
supports the goal of wide geographic distribution of
bioindustrial manufacturing facilities across the United
States.
(E) Whether the bioindustrial manufacturing facility
with respect to which such entity is seeking such award
is located in geographic proximity to sources of input
materials for the production of critical biomanufactured
products or areas with established biomanfuacturing
capabilities.
(F) Such additional considerations that the
Secretary deems appropriate.
(4) Use of award funds.--A recipient of an award under the
program may use funds received under such award for the
establishment, upgrading, or retooling of one or more
bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to produce critical
biomanufactured products, including the development of business
or technical plans related to such establishment, upgrading, or
retooling.
(c) Oversight.--If the Secretary establishes the program, the
Secretary shall establish reporting requirements for recipients of
awards under the program which shall include requirements for periodic
reports on the following:
(1) The progress of the recipient in establishing,
upgrading, or retooling the bioindustrial manufacturing facility
with respect to which such recipient received such award.
(2) The estimated timeline and funding requirements for the
recipient to begin biomanufacturing at the bioindustrial
manufacturing facility described in paragraph (1).
(3) The products, including the critical biomanufactured
products, that are or will be produced at the bioindustrial
manufacturing facility described in paragraph (1).
(4) The progress of the recipient in entering into an
agreement with the Department of Defense or an element thereof
to provide critical biomanufactured products that are or will be
produced at the bioindustrial manufacturing facility described
in paragraph (1) once such bioindustrial manufacturing facility
begins biomanufacturing.
(d) Reports to Congress.--
(1) Initial report.--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 the House of
Representatives a report on the plan of the Secretary
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for allocating amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense
to fund the program.
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
activities under the program, including the following:
(A) A list of the awards made under the program as
of the date on which the report is submitted, including,
for each such award--
(i) the name of the entity that received the
award;
(ii) the location of the bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which such
entity received the award;
(iii) the amount of the award, disaggregated
by the initial amount of the award and any
additional amounts provided under the award;
(iv) an explanation of the criteria supporting
making the award to such entity, including a
description of any notable technologies of such
entity relevant to the award;
(v) if applicable, an explanation of the
rationale for providing additional amounts under
the award; and
(vi) to the extent practicable, an explanation
of the effects of the award.
(B) An identification of amounts available to the
Department of Defense for making awards under the
program as of the date on which the report is submitted
and an explanation of any plans for the use of such
amounts.
(C) An explanation of the communication between the
Secretary and entities seeking an award under the
program regarding requirements and timelines for such
awards.
(D) An explanation of how the establishment,
upgrading, or retooling of the bioindustrial
manufacturing facilities for which awards were made
under the program aligns with priorities and needs of
the Department of Defense and national security.
(e) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), this
section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) <<NOTE: President. Determination.>> Extension.--The
Secretary may change the date on which this section terminates
to a date that is later than the date on which this section
would terminate under paragraph (1) if the President determines
that the continuation of the program is necessary to meet
national economic and national security needs and transmits that
determination, and that later date, to the congressional defense
committees.
(f) Definition of Biomanufacturing.--In this section, the term
``biomanufacturing'' means the utilization of biological systems to
develop new and advance existing products, tools, and processes at
commercial scale.
SEC. 244. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> BIOTECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN
RESILIENCY PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--
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(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads
of relevant Defense Agencies, may establish and implement a
program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to
develop and scale within the laboratories of the military
departments, and transition from the laboratories of the
military departments, biotechnology-based technologies and
capabilities (including products such as chemicals, materials,
and fuels) that are relevant to the mission of the Department of
Defense and support the resilience, sustainability, and
responsiveness of the defense supply chain.
(2) Activities.--Under the Program, the Secretary of Defense
may carry out the following activities:
(A) Conduct an assessment of supply chain
vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense.
(B) Direct the laboratories of the military
departments to establish mechanisms to collaboratively--
(i) conduct applied research, including
experimentation, advanced technological
development, advanced component development, and
rapid prototyping in bioindustrials,
biomanufacturing, and related disciplines to
support defense missions;
(ii) develop, prototype, test, and transition
biologically derived materials and products to
reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and
vulnerable supply chains;
(iii) upgrade, expand, or construct physical
and digital infrastructure, including laboratory
facilities, of the Department and its partners to
support bioindustrial research, development,
testing, prototyping, and production;
(iv) as needed, enter into contracts,
cooperative agreements, grants, or other
transactions with relevant Federal entities and
non-Federal entities, such as commercial entities,
research institutions, and academic organizations,
to execute the activities under this subparagraph
(B); and
(v) support education, training, and workforce
development initiatives to build and sustain a
skilled bioindustrial and biomanufacturing
workforce.
(C) Collaborate across the military departments,
Defense Agencies, and other Federal entities to ensure
alignment with national bioindustrial and supply chain
strategies.
(D) Promote the development and utilization of next-
generation feedstocks and processes in ways that support
local economic growth.
(E) Modernize infrastructure through investment in
facilities that enable rapid prototyping and advanced
materials testing.
(F) Establish performance metrics and benchmarks to
measure progress toward operational integration and
transition to programs of record.
(3) Other considerations.--In the event the Secretary of
Defense carries out the Program, the Secretary shall--
(A) prioritize technologies and capabilities that
address critical defense supply chain vulnerabilities
and enhance
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military readiness, including technologies and
capabilities necessary to--
(i) reduce logistics through field-enabled
manufacturing of materials and deployable
infrastructure components;
(ii) enhance performance through development
of novel materials; or
(iii) improve cost efficiency of manufacturing
and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains;
(B) consult with representatives of industry,
academia, and other Federal agencies with relevant
expertise, to accelerate development and transitions;
and
(C) ensure the Program supports the development and
fielding of emerging technologies such as
biotechnologies that provide operational and strategic
advantages to the Armed Forces, including through--
(i) cross-service and public-private
partnerships; and
(ii) applied research, pilot-scale production,
and technology transition efforts focused on
biomanufacturing and materials innovation.
(b) Reports.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Submission.--Not later than one
year after commencing the Program, and biennially thereafter
until the Program terminates under subsection (c), the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing
all activities carried out under the program. Each report shall
include, to the extent applicable, the following:
(A) A summary of key research, development, and
prototyping efforts initiated or continued during the
year or years covered by the report, including technical
objectives, anticipated defense applications, and
funding.
(B) A list of significant partnerships or agreements
executed with industry, academic institutions, and other
Federal agencies, including the purpose, national
security nexus, and funding level of each such
partnership or agreement.
(C) An assessment of infrastructure enhancements
undertaken to support bioindustrial development and
scale-up, including facility modernization and equipment
acquisition.
(D) An evaluation of program performance against
established milestones or metrics, including progress
toward the transition of technologies to operational use
or acquisition programs.
(E) An identification of major technical,
logistical, or policy challenges encountered, and
actions taken to mitigate such challenges.
(2) Form.--Each report under this subsection shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
(c) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
authority to carry out the Program shall terminate on the date
that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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(2) <<NOTE: President.>> Extension.--The Program may be
continued after the termination date specified in paragraph (1)
if, before such date, the President--
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that
continuation of the Program is necessary to meet
national economic or national security needs; and
(B) <<NOTE: Notice.>> submits notice of such
determination to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives.
SEC. 245. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>> BIOLOGICAL DATA FOR
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) AI Accessibility to Qualified Biological Data Resources.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall develop and implement requirements that ensure
qualified biological data resources created by research entirely
funded by the Department of Defense are collected and stored in
a manner that facilitates the use of such qualified biological
data resources for advanced computational methods, including
artificial intelligence.
(2) Elements.--The requirements implemented under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(A) A definition of the term ``qualified biological
data resource'' for the purposes of such requirements,
which shall be based on one or more of the following
criteria:
(i) The type of biological data generated.
(ii) The size of the dataset involved.
(iii) The amount of Federal funds awarded to
the research that created such qualified
biological data resource.
(iv) The level of sensitivity of the
biological data generated.
(v) Any other factor determined appropriate by
the Secretary of Defense.
(B) Guidance on the metrics and metadata included
under such requirements to indicate data quality,
including usability, interoperability, and completeness.
(C) Requirements for tiered levels of cybersecurity
safeguards and access controls for the storage of
biological data.
(D) Exceptions to such requirements, including for
biological data that may implicate national security.
(E) Requirements for the protection of the privacy
of individuals.
(b) Consultation and Considerations.--In developing and implementing
the requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) consult with the Secretaries of the military
departments, the heads of the research laboratories of each of
the Armed Forces, and relevant individuals and entities in the
private sector and academia who have received funding for
research from the Department of Defense to ensure that such
requirements are not overly burdensome; and
(2) <<NOTE: Review. Standards.>> review and incorporate, to
the extent the Secretary determines appropriate, existing
Federal frameworks and
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standards for the use of qualified biological data resources for
advanced computational methods.
SEC. 246. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIOTECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than June 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a strategy
on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies,
including the future role that biotechnology will play in defense, and
means to improve industry, interagency, and international relationships
in this sector.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required pursuant to subsection (a)
shall include the following elements:
(1) How the Department of Defense will develop and expand a
network of commercial facilities for the biomanufacture of
products that are critical for defense needs.
(2) Review and update of military specifications in order to
better incorporate or substitute current products with
biotechnology-based products.
(3) Updated plans and policies for the Department to enter
into advance market commitments and offtake agreements for
biotechnology products that have defense applications.
(4) Review of how the Department could better incorporate
military-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into
wargaming exercises, tabletop exercises, or other net assessment
analyses.
(5) The benefits and costs of issuing a research grand
challenge, or a series of challenges, that focus on making
biotechnology predictably engineerable and how the Department
would implement such research grand challenge or series of
challenges.
(6) Development of a biotechnology regulation science and
technology program within the Department, including development
of digital infrastructure to support simplified regulation and
the development of biometrology tools.
(7) Updated plans and policies for intergovernmental support
that the Department could provide in encouraging member
countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to
aggregate demand and pool purchasing power for biotechnology
products.
(8) Review of plans and guidance on how the Department can
work to develop, integrate, and disseminate biotechnology
research initiatives across member countries of NATO, and how
the Department might coordinate with international stakeholders
to utilize the combined research capabilities of such member
countries to drive a biotechnology development approach.
(9) Review of the feasibility and advisability of using
cloud computing methods to safely store biological data to
include considerations related to cybersecurity, biosecurity,
and data privacy.
(10) Development of a training program for all members of
the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Department, and
contractors of the Department whose duties include--
(A) creating or deploying novel biotechnologies;
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(B) analyzing, preparing for, or responding to
biological threats; or
(C) planning, research and development, engineering,
or testing and evaluation of systems regarding
biotechnology.
SEC. 247. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE
DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Requirement.--
(1) Policies and guidelines.--The Secretary of Defense shall
issue policies and guidelines on the ethical and responsible
development and deployment of biotechnology within the
Department of Defense.
(2) Consultation.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that the policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) are
developed in consultation with--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering;
(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and
(C) individuals representing industry, academia, and
civil society.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall
make the policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) publicly
available.
(b) Matters Included.--The policies and guidelines under subsection
(a)(1) shall include the following:
(1) Definitions related to the ethical and responsible
development and use of biotechnology.
(2) An assessment of whether, and to what extent, existing
statutes, regulations, directives, manuals, or instructions
limit the ability of the Department of Defense to provide
guidelines for the ethical and responsible development of
emerging biotechnology.
(3) Guidelines encouraging the safe use of biotechnology
products under appropriate regulatory and other oversight
processes.
(4) Policies relating to informed consent of members of the
Armed Forces participating in the development of biotechnology
products that have not received regulatory approval.
(5) Policies relating to whether, and under which
conditions, uses of biotechnology that potentially result in
irreversible or heritable characteristics are acceptable.
(6) Policies relating to the potential effects of
biotechnologies on the environment.
(7) Policies relating to the compliance by and obligations
of the Department of Defense with respect to the Convention on
the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling
of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction
(commonly referred to as the ``Biological Weapons Convention'').
(8) Policies relating to human performance enhancement or
augmentation.
(9) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
determines relevant.
(c) Report.--
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(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 congressional defense committees a report on the policies
and guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including the
methodologies used to develop the policies and guidelines.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall
make report required under paragraph (1) publicly available,
except such publicly available version of the report may not
include any classified annex provided under paragraph (2).
(d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefing.--During the two-year period
beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees an annual briefing on the implementation of the
policies and guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including a description
of any needed resources for such implementation.
SEC. 248 <<NOTE: 10 USC 3207 note.>> . ESTABLISHING BIOBASED
PRODUCT MERIT GUIDANCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Public information.>> In General.--Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in coordination with
the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and make
publicly available guidance for private entities on how such entities
can effectively demonstrate, validate, and verify that a biobased
product of such entity provides capabilities meeting the requirements of
the Department of Defense.
(b) Analysis.--In developing the guidance required by subsection
(a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall
conduct an analysis of current military specifications for suitable
product categories and make such analysis publicly available for use by
private entities, such as in industry or academia. Such analysis shall
include:
(1) Assessment of all current military specifications and
identification of those that may--
(A) have existing biobased products that meet such
specifications;
(B) could be met with biobased products with some
modification; or
(C) have no military specification where a new one
may be required.
(2) Assessment of current validation and verification
processes related to military specifications to determine if
modifications to such processes are needed to consider biobased
product alternatives.
(3) Review of existing acquisition policy and practices
related to procurement of materials meeting military
specifications to determine if any changes to such processes are
recommended to accommodate biobased products.
(c) Biobased Product Defined.--In this section, the term ``biobased
product'' means a product manufactured, produced, or developed through
the application of living organisms to alter living or non-living
materials.
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Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 251. MODIFICATION OF ENERGETIC MATERIALS STRATEGIC PLAN AND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF JOINT ENERGETICS
TRANSITION OFFICE.
Section 148(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) identifying raw material waste produced during
the explosives manufacturing process and developing
plans to reduce waste and optimize production.''.
SEC. 252. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR ANNUAL REPORTS ON CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY AREAS SUPPORTIVE OF THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
Section 217(c)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended, in the matter before subparagraph (A), by
striking ``December 1, 2025'' and inserting ``December 1, 2030''.
SEC. 253. QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES.
(a) Required Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the of enactment of this Act, and every three months for two years
thereafter, the Director of Science, Technology, and Test Resource
Management of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the challenges facing Department of Defense
research, development, test, and evaluation laboratories and facilities.
Such briefings shall address the chronic institutional causes of
underinvestment in such laboratories and facilities and how to improve
investment in the future.
(b) Participants.--The Director of Science, Technology, and Test
Resource Management may include representatives from the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering or a military
department (as appropriate) in the briefings required by this section.
(c) Briefing Elements.--Each quarterly briefing should address--
(1) the funding trends and internal processes that are
contributing to the underinvestment in such laboratories and
facilities;
(2) the overall conditions of research, development, test,
and evaluation infrastructure of the Department of Defense,
including maintenance backlogs and modernization needs;
(3) how such infrastructure investments are weighed against
other military construction requirements;
(4) the highest priority projects for research, development,
test, and evaluation infrastructure, a justification for such
priority, and any progress made towards funding any such
priorities;
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(5) options for improving the way such infrastructure is
funded and managed, including the potential for public-private
partnerships and public-public partnerships that could lessen
the need for funding under the categories of military
construction or operation and maintenance;
(6) an overview of the current state of the workforce for
research, development, test, and evaluation, challenges in
attracting and retaining top technical talent for such workforce
and options for strengthening such workforce, including hiring
authorities and effective recruitment campaigns; and
(7) limitations of existing policies or statutes that
support the sustainment and modernization of research,
development, test, and evaluation infrastructure.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
remediation in annual report on defense environmental
programs.
Sec. 312. Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or
hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 313. Modification of availability and use of energy cost savings.
Sec. 314. Requirement to support National Guard training on wildfire
prevention and response.
Sec. 315. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
Sec. 316. Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of
personal protective equipment for firefighters containing
perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 317. Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose
private drinking water is contaminated with
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances from Department of Defense activities.
Sec. 318. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
operational nuclear energy.
Sec. 319. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group.
Sec. 320. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
weather data.
Sec. 321. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
Sec. 322. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 323. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
Guam.
Sec. 324. Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Modification of readiness report to include summary count of
certain mishaps.
Sec. 332. Authority to provide supplies incidental to support and
services for eligible non-Department of Defense
organizations.
Sec. 333. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 334. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of
global contested logistics posture management.
Sec. 335. Modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of
firefighting or security-guard functions.
Sec. 336. Responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal
property matters.
Sec. 337. Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and
readiness of certain naval surface vessels.
Sec. 338. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of
Department of Defense.
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Sec. 339. Modification of report on improved oversight for
implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization
Program of the Navy.
Sec. 340. Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on
operational status of amphibious warship fleet.
Sec. 341. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
Sec. 342. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
Sec. 343. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
exercises.
Sec. 344. Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of
declining aircraft readiness rates.
Sec. 345. Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance.
Sec. 346. Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation
logistics for household goods.
Sec. 347. Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence
capabilities into logistics operations.
Sec. 348. Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainment.
Sec. 349. Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
Sec. 350. Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance.
Sec. 351. Modernization of the organic industrial base of the Army.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
Sec. 361. Reporting requirements for Out-Year Unconstrained Total
Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 362. Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 363. Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 364. Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous
conflicts.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 371. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
governments affected by depot reductions.
Sec. 372. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries.
Sec. 373. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
Sec. 374. Establishment of Army museum system.
Sec. 375. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
Sec. 376. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System.
Sec. 377. Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air
carriers.
Sec. 378. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
facilities.
Sec. 379. Restroom access at military installations for certain
transportation service providers.
Sec. 380. Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by
Department of Defense.
Sec. 381. Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
Sec. 382. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in Guam.
Sec. 383. Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the
Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 384. Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter
training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
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.
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Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
SEC. 311. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PFAS INVESTIGATION AND
REMEDIATION IN ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS.
Section 2711 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(C)--
(A) by striking ``sites; and'' and inserting
``sites, including information on the costs associated
with investigating and remediating releases of per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances, including--''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(i) detailed information regarding the total
potential cost to the Department of investigating
and remediating such releases at all locations
where investigation and remediation is expected to
be funded by the Department; and
``(ii) the cost-to-complete analysis required
under subsection (d); and'' and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) PFAS Cost-to-complete Analysis.--The Secretary shall carry out
an annual cost-to-complete analysis with respect to the most important
contributors to the costs to the Department of investigating and
remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances releases that--
``(1) includes--
``(A) an assessment of any changes in regulatory
standards, treatment technologies, and site
prioritization that could affect the cost to complete;
``(B) examples of how modifying assumptions about
contamination extent, remediation timelines, or emerging
disposal methods could affect the cost to complete; and
``(C) an identification of any funding shortfalls or
other constraints that could affect the investigation
and remediation of such contamination; and
``(2) incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis with
respect to the effects of potential changes in the most
important contributors to the costs to the Department to
complete the known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances sites,
including--
``(A) variability in the extent of such
contamination based on ongoing site assessments,
inspections, and investigations;
``(B) shifts in regulatory requirements that could
alter investigation and remediation strategies; and
``(C) advances in technologies for the treatment and
disposal such contamination that could reduce or
increase long-term costs.''.
SEC. 312. ELIMINATION OF PREFERENCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES USING
ELECTRIC OR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND
RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
Chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 2911(e)--
(A) by striking paragraph (4);
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(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as
paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively;
(C) by striking paragraph (10); and
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (15) as
paragraphs (9) through (13), respectively; and
(2) in section 2922g(a), by striking ``shall'' and inserting
``may''.
SEC. 313. MODIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY AND USE OF ENERGY COST
SAVINGS.
Section 2912 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``The amount'' and inserting ``(1)
The amount'';
(B) by striking ``additional operational energy''
and all that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``operational energy initiatives.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall design operational energy
initiatives under paragraph (1) to advance the objectives of the
Department in the areas of energy resilience and fuel efficiency.
``(3) Operational energy initiatives carried out under paragraph (1)
may directly contribute to enhanced mission and combat capabilities,
fund operational environment training activities, or establish programs
to incentivize demonstrable reductions in energy expenditures within the
department, agency, or instrumentality credited with achieving the
energy cost savings under subsection (a).'';
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> in subsection (e)(1), by striking
``The Secretary of Defense may transfer amounts described in
subsection (a) that remain available for obligation'' and
inserting ``Not later than 60 days after being notified of
amounts described in subsection (a) that remain available for
obligation, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer such
amounts''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Operational Energy Cost Savings Defined.--In this section, the
term `operational energy cost savings' means the monetary savings
achieved through measures to reduce energy expenditures relative to the
amount that would have been necessary to sustain an equivalent level of
capability in the absence of such measures.''.
SEC. 314. REQUIREMENT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING ON
WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.
Section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 32 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended, in the
matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``may'' and inserting
``shall''.
SEC. 315. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPLACEMENT OF
FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.
Section 322 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``October 1, 2023'' and inserting
``October 1, 2026''; and
(B) by striking ``in excess of one part per billion
of'' and inserting ``detectable'';
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(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(B) by striking ``may not be used at any military
installation on or after the earlier of the following
dates'' and inserting ``may not be used at the
following:''
``(1) Any military installation that, as of the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026, has transitioned to the use of a fluorine-free fire-
fighting agent that meets the military specifications issued
pursuant to subsection (a).
``(2) Any other military installation on or after the
earlier of the following dates:''; and
(C) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking
``October 1, 2024'' and inserting ``October 1, 2026'';
(3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Exemptions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to
firefighting foam for use--
``(1) onboard oceangoing vessels, including use in pier-side
inspection, testing, and maintenance;
``(2) that is necessary to conduct testing to meet military
specification qualification requirements and ensure quality
standards of the inventory of the Department;
``(3) in connection with the research, development, test,
and evaluation of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent;
``(4) on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants; or
``(5) in any tactical vehicle, or equipment, that is
incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting agents.''; and
(4) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by inserting ``the limitation under subsection (b)
or'' before ``the prohibition''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in clause (ii), by inserting
``or to maintain military readiness''
after ``safety'';
(II) by striking clause (iii) and
redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as
clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively;
and
(III) in clause (iii), as so
redesignated, by striking ``and does not
require revision''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ``Secretary of
Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment''.
SEC. 316. MODIFICATION TO RESTRICTION ON PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING
OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR
FIREFIGHTERS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
Section 345 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``if such equipment
contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or
polyfluoroalkyl substance'' and inserting ``unless such
equipment meets the specifications set forth in the most
recently
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published edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any substance on the
restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable
levels of such substance''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``does not contain
intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or
polyfluoroalkyl substances'' and inserting ``meets the
specifications set forth in the most recently published
edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any substance on
the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum
acceptable levels of such substance''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``does not contain
intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or
polyfluoroalkyl substances'' and inserting ``meets the
specifications set forth in the most recently published
edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any substance on
the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum
acceptable levels of such substance,''.
SEC. 317. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2701 note.>> PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE
DRINKING WATER TO HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE PRIVATE
DRINKING WATER IS CONTAMINATED WITH
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID AND
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID SUBSTANCES FROM
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), on and after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
offer alternative drinking water to a household if--
(1) the household is downgradient from a military
installation;
(2) the household receives water from one or more private
drinking water wells where contamination from detections of
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances resulting solely from activities of the Department of
Defense, as determined by the Secretary, carried out at such
military installation has, at one point in time, exceeded the
maximum contaminant level for such substances established by the
Environmental Protection Agency; and
(3) as of the date of the enactment of this Act, another
household located in the same community was eligible for
alternative drinking water provided by the Secretary by reason
of contamination from detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
and perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting from activities
of the Department carried out at the same military installation.
(b) Coordination With Other Authorities.--The Secretary of Defense
shall carry out this section in a manner that is consistent with the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and the authorities of the Secretary under
environmental law, including by prioritizing and coordinating the
efforts of the Secretary under subsection (a) with other efforts to
address releases of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic
acid.
(c) Exception.--The Secretary is not required to offer or provide
alternative drinking water to a household under subsection (a) if--
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(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the household is part of a
community, as determined by the Secretary, where all the
households in the community that have been affected by
contamination from detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
and perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting from activities
of the Department have been connected to a municipal drinking
water distribution system; or
(2) the Secretary has otherwise taken action under the
Comprehensive, Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) to reduce
drinking water exposures, including by meeting the relevant
Federal or State drinking water standards for
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``alternative drinking water'' includes--
(A) provision of bottled water;
(B) connection to public water systems for members
of the public using private wells; and
(C) provision of filtration systems for private
residences.
(2) The term ``Federal drinking water standard'' means an
enforceable Federal standard for drinking water, as described in
section 121(d)(2)(A)(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
9621(d)(2)(A)(i)).
(3) The terms ``maximum contaminant level'' and ``public
water system'' have the meanings given those terms in section
1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(4) The term ``private drinking water well'' means a
drinking water well that is not a public water system and is not
connected to a public water system.
(5) The term ``State drinking water standard'' means an
enforceable State standard, in effect in that State, for
drinking water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(ii) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(ii)).
SEC. 318. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2911 note.>> RESPONSIBILITIES OF
EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION AND
OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering, and the Director of the Strategic
Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense, shall ensure that, not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, there
is designated an executive agent of the Department of Defense for
installation and operational nuclear energy.
(b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the executive agent
specified in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) In coordination with the commanders of the combatant
commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assessing installation
and operational nuclear energy needs.
(2) Consulting with project developers and other experts
from the commercial nuclear industry, potential private owners
and operators of nuclear reactors to be deployed at military
installations, and other persons determined appropriate by the
executive agent, to assess the technological capabilities,
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development status, costs, timelines, risks, and potential need
for design evolution of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of
the Department of Defense referred to paragraph (1).
(3) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, assessing the technology readiness,
licensability, deployability, operability, and maintainability
of nuclear reactors with respect to potential deployment at
military installations.
(4) In coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretaries of the military departments, integrating technical
and project resources across the Department of Defense for the
use of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of the Department of
Defense referred to in paragraph (1), including by developing a
plan to aggregate the demand for, and the acquisition and
deployment of, nuclear reactors across military installations
and military departments.
(5) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission--
(A) evaluating the regulatory framework and other
requirements applicable to the use of nuclear reactors
to meet such needs; and
(B) establishing training programs and plans
relating to the acquisition and operation of nuclear
reactors to meet such needs.
(6) Identifying the timelines and resource requirements
necessary for the acquisition and operation of nuclear reactors
to meet such needs, including--
(A) any support necessary from the national
laboratories of the Department of Energy; and
(B) any funding necessary to carry out interim pilot
programs for the limited deployment of nuclear reactors
until such timelines and resource requirements are met.
(7) Including resource requirements identified pursuant to
paragraph (6), and any other resource requirements necessary to
carry out this subsection, in applicable planning, programming,
budgeting, and execution processes of the Department of Defense,
including by preparing, as applicable--
(A) a program objective memorandum for any new
resource so required; and
(B) a budget justification for any new resource so
required for inclusion in the budget materials submitted
by the Secretary of Defense to Congress in support of
the President's annual budget request (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code).
(8) Providing technical support for programs of the military
departments relating to the deployment of nuclear reactors for
installation energy resilience.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>> Annual Reports.--Not
later than September 30, 2026, and annually thereafter for a period of
five years, the executive agent specified in subsection (a) shall submit
to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a
report describing the actions taken to implement this section during the
one-year period ending on the date of the submission of such report.
(d) Plan for Program of Record.--
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(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Submission.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the executive agent specified
in subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan to establish a program of record of the
Department of Defense to meet installation and operational
nuclear energy needs.
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) An identification of requirements necessary for
the establishment of the program of record specified in
such paragraph.
(B) A budget estimate for such program of record
through 2030 or through the conclusion of the five-year
period following the first date on which a nuclear
reactor is deployed at a military installation,
whichever is later.
(C) A summary of actions taken to implement the
responsibilities under subsection (b) and information
derived as a result of such actions.
(D) Use cases for nuclear reactors, developed in
coordination with the commanders of combatant commands
with respect to installation and operational needs
(including needs relating to the electrification of
operational energy, elimination of fuel supply
vulnerabilities, military installation resilience,
sustainment of military installations, enablement of
multi-domain operations, and advanced weaponry).
(E) An identification of the minimum potential
number of military installations at which nuclear
reactors would be necessary to deploy in order to
establish a cost-effective program, and projected dates
by which such nuclear reactors would achieve initial
operational capability.
(F) An estimate of fuel requirements necessary to
support the deployment of various models of nuclear
reactors at military installations, to inform future
acquisition planning.
(e) Compliance With Applicable Directive.--The Secretary shall carry
out this section in compliance with Directive 5101.01.
(f) Support Within Department of Defense.--In accordance with
Directive 5101.01, the Secretary shall ensure that the military
departments, the Defense Agencies, and other elements of the Department
of Defense provide the executive agent specified in subsection (a) with
the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles,
responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) The term ``Directive 5101.01'' means Department of
Defense Directive 5101.01, or any successor directive relating
to the responsibilities of an executive agent of the Department
of Defense.
(2) The terms ``energy resilience'' and ``military
installation resilience'' have the meanings given those terms in
section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``executive agent'' has the meaning given the
term ``DoD Executive Agent'' in Directive 5101.01.
(4) The term ``installation and operational nuclear energy''
means energy that is--
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(A) generated by a utilization facility authorized
pursuant to section 91b. of the Atomic Energy Act of
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2121(b)); and
(B) used exclusively for the purposes of providing--
(i) operational energy (as such term is
defined in section 2924 of title 10, United States
Code); or
(ii) the energy required for a military
installation (as such term is defined in section
2801 of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 319. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TRANSITION WORKING
GROUP.
(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 an Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group (referred to in
this section as the ``working group'').
(b) Membership.--The Working Group shall be composed of the
following members:
(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations,
Energy, and Environment.
(3) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations, and Environment.
(4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy,
Installations, and Environment.
(5) The Joint Staff Director for Logistics, J4.
(6) The Principal Director for Energy Resilience of the
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(7) The Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.
(8) The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit.
(9) The heads of such other components of the Department of
Defense, as determined by the Chair.
(c) Chair.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs, or a
designee, shall serve as the Chair of the Working Group.
(d) Duties.--The duties of the Working Group shall include the
following:
(1) To develop and execute a strategy to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of commercial advanced nuclear
capabilities, in compliance with laws, regulations, and
agreements, and consistent with best practices.
(2) To identify and elevate the critical energy requirements
of the combatant commands, United States military installations,
and the infrastructure and mission capability needs of the
combatant commands and military installations that may be
addressed with advanced nuclear reactors.
(3) To connect the combatant commands and military
installations with ongoing and planned efforts.
(4) To create an accelerated pathway to leverage advanced
nuclear technologies to address operational gaps.
(5) To provide a forum for members of the Working Group to
coordinate advanced nuclear demonstration and transition
efforts, including by increasing opportunities and venues for
government and commercial research and development, testing and
evaluation, and procurement activities.
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(6) To advocate for appropriate levels of resourcing within
planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes to
advance the development and use of nuclear energy technologies
across the Department of Defense.
(7) To coordinate interagency activities and develop best
practices on workforce development, regulatory pathways,
licensing frameworks, access to fuel sources, safety and
security standards, and decommissioning that currently hinder
more rapid fielding of advanced nuclear reactors.
(8) To establish venues through which to engage commercial
companies developing advanced reactors so as to review the
technology readiness, timeline, and availability of reactor
capabilities for defense applications.
(9) To inform and complete the briefings and reports
required in subsection (f).
(e) Meetings.--The Working Group shall meet at the call of the Chair
and not less frequently than once per quarter.
(f) Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods. Termination
date. Determination.>> In general.--Not later than September
30, 2026, and annually thereafter until 2029, the Chair shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report
describing the status of advanced nuclear projects, associated
funding and requirements, planned program transitions, actions,
and milestones of the Working Group, and other matters as
determined by the Secretary of Defense and the Working Group
during the preceding year.
(2) Contents.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A summary on the adequacy of existing energy
storage and distribution systems to meet mission
requirements in a contested or austere operating
environment.
(B) An identification of the critical energy
requirements of the combatant commands, United States
military installations, and the infrastructure and
weapons capabilities needs of the combatant commands and
military installations that may be addressed with the
use of microreactors or small modular reactors,
including through expeditionary, transportable,
stationary, space-based, or floating power plants.
(C) A list of prioritized potential use cases,
including--
(i) base electric power;
(ii) power for operational systems in austere
environments;
(iii) desalination or other water production
systems;
(iv) synthetic fuel production;
(v) directed energy weapons;
(vi) artificial intelligence at the edge;
(vii) defense support of civil authorities;
(viii) humanitarian response; and
(ix) 3D/additive manufacturing.
(D) Recommendations for at least three pilot
projects.
(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Appropriate congressional
committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate
congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
and
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(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(g) Termination.--The Working Group shall terminate on September 30,
2029.
SEC. 320. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 9531.>> DEPARTMENT
OF AIR FORCE PROGRAM OF RECORD FOR
COMMERCIAL WEATHER DATA.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Secretary
of the Air Force shall establish a program of record of the Department
of the Air Force to--
(1) acquire and use non-space based commercial weather data
to--
(A) support operational weather forecasting; and
(B) enhance mission planning and execution in data-
sparse and contested environments; and
(2) integrate such commercial weather data and related
systems into meteorological and decision support frameworks of
the Air Force.
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees, with respect to the program of record to be established
under subsection (a), the following:
(1) A <<NOTE: Transition plan. Time periods.>> transition
plan for the adoption of such program of record, including
projected costs and funding requirements over the period covered
by the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years
2027 through 2031.
(2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> An acquisition strategy for such
program of record, including an outline of potential middle tier
of acquisition pathways or major capability acquisition pathways
(as such term is defined in Department of Defense Instruction
5000.85, titled ``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on
August 6, 2020 (or successor instruction)).
(3) A budget justification for inclusion of such program of
record in the budget materials submitted by the Secretary of
Defense to Congress in support of the President's annual budget
request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title
31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027, to secure
sustained funding.
SEC. 321. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 8751.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON NAVY
INSTALLATION NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date. Deadline.>> Pilot Program Required.--
Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations,
and Environment shall initiate a ten-year pilot program at one or more
naval installations for the purpose of determining how small modular
reactors or mobile reactors could be used--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> to meet the installation energy
needs of the Department of the Navy during the ten-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) to inform the development of concepts for the use of
nuclear power facilities to support increased energy security
for Navy and Marine Corps installations.
(b) Considerations.--
(1) Selection of installations.--In selecting naval
installations for the pilot program required by subsection (a),
the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations,
and Environment shall consider whether an installation--
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(A) has entered into, as of the date of the
enactment of this Act, a memorandum of agreement with a
private power provider or reactor technology vendor to
explore the use of a small modular reactor or mobile
reactor designed for standardized and scaleable
production for installation energy requirements;
(B) contributes support to naval operations and
readiness; and
(C) could be co-located with a data center.
(2) Selection of reactors.--In selecting nuclear reactors
for use in the pilot program required under subsection (a), the
Assistant Secretary shall consider--
(A) the type of fuel for advanced nuclear power
production, with a preference for fuel that is resistant
to high heat, such as tri-structural isotropic particle
fuel;
(B) the capacity of the reactor, including that the
needed capacity of the reactor is in the range of 20MW
to 300MW; and
(C) whether the reactor includes a passive cooling
system to ensure operational safety and sustainability.
(c) Program Requirements.--In carrying out the pilot program
required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
Energy, Installations, and Environment shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment. Recommenda- tions.>> assess and
make recommendations regarding how to make available the
facilities of a Navy or Marine Corps program selected for
participation in the pilot program;
(2) <<NOTE: Plan.>> ensure that the program includes a plan
for refueling and end-of-life waste stream management;
(3) ensure that any reactor used in the program is resilient
to grid interruption; and
(4) coordinate with the working group established by section
319 and the executive agent established by section 318 with
respect to timing, sequencing of projects, and locations and to
prevent duplication and conflicts between the pilot program and
other pilot programs and nuclear initiatives of the Department
of Defense.
(d) Contracts.--The pilot program does not require the Secretary of
the Navy to enter into any new contract, including an energy savings
performance contract.
(e) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Annual report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the initiation of the pilot program under subsection (a), the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes each of the following:
(A) A five-year funding plan for all Navy nuclear
shore and installation power programs for the Navy,
including nuclear efforts provided for in the context of
the Navy Shore Energy Program and any identified funding
shortfalls.
(B) An identification of authorities required and
remaining barriers to the provision of nuclear power
from a military installation to civilian energy grids.
(C) A review of lessons learned from related efforts
conducted by the other military departments, the Defense
Innovation Unit, and any other entities the Secretary
considers relevant.
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(D) An analysis of efforts taken by the Navy to use
nuclear power on Navy installations to support data
center power demands.
(E) Any other details the Secretary of the Navy
considers relevant.
(2) Final report.--Upon conclusion of the pilot program, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes, or include in the report
required under section 2925 of title 10, United States Code, for
the fiscal year during which the pilot program concludes, each
of the following:
(A) An identification of the funding that would be
required to convert the pilot program to a program of
record.
(B) An identification of all available funding
provided in the budget of the Navy for the fiscal year
during which the report is submitted for nuclear power
at Navy and Marine Corps installations.
(C) A list of all installations where the Secretary
is considering the future use of nuclear power.
(f) <<NOTE: Notice.>> Early Termination.--The Secretary of the Navy
may terminate the pilot program before the expiration of the ten-year
period referred to in subsection (a) if the Secretary provides notice of
such early termination to the congressional defense committees.
SEC. 322. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 2701 note.>> STRATEGY TO
ACCELERATE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATION
FROM PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(a) Strategy.--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 strategy to accelerate the response
efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of
perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the
activities of the Department. Consistent with CERCLA, the strategy shall
include--
(1) criteria that the Department uses to prioritize response
actions on military installations and National Guard facilities
based on relative risk to human health and the environment,
including concentrations of releases of perfluoroalkyl
substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, migration pathways,
and proximity to receptors;
(2) timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup
process under CERCLA with respect to such releases for each such
military installation or National Guard facility;
(3) a plan for deploying additional technologies, personnel,
or other resources to reduce delays to remediation efforts,
including an identification of--
(A) the number of laboratories accredited by the
environmental laboratory accreditation program of the
Department to test for the presence of perfluoroalkyl
substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
(B) the number of laboratories in the process of
being so accredited; and
(4) benchmarks for evaluating the performance of each
military department or Defense Agency in reducing the relative
risk with respect to response efforts to address releases of
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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(b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public Dashboard.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
publish on a publicly accessible website of the Department, an online
dashboard that provides information on the actions of the Department,
including each military department, addressing releases of
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities
of the Department. The dashboard shall be updated on a semiannual basis
and shall include a summary of--
(1) funding that has been obligated or expended address such
releases, dissagregated by each military installation or
National Guard facility with respect to which efforts are
planned or underway;
(2) the status of response efforts to address such releases
under the applicable phase of the cleanup process under CERCLA,
including the status of any interim removal actions, at each
such site;
(3) projected and actual timelines for the completion of
response actions with respect to such releases at each such
site; and
(4) points of contact for community engagement.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``CERCLA'', ``National Guard facility'',
``removal'', and ``response'' have the meanings given those
terms in section 2700 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``Defense Agency'' has the meaning given such
term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 323. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2911 note.>> NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR POWER IN GUAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification.--Except as provided in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than one year
before any date on which the Secretary carries out the placement of a
permanent nuclear reactor in Guam, submit to Congress and the Governor
of Guam a notification of such placement.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nuclear reactor
aboard a naval vessel.
(c) Nuclear Reactor Defined.--In this section, the term ``nuclear
reactor'' has the meaning given the term ``advanced nuclear reactor'' in
section 951 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271).
SEC. 324. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2701 note.>> AUTHORITY TO USE CERTAIN
TECHNOLOGIES TO DESTROY OR DISPOSE OF
PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may use technologies for
the destruction or disposal of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
substance that--
(1) are cost effective; and
(2) are permitted or otherwise approved by a Federal or
State agency that regulates the destruction or disposal of such
a substance.
(b) Guidance.--The Secretary shall--
(1) issue guidance implementing the authority under
subsection (a), including by setting forth technologies that the
Secretary determines meet the criteria specified in paragraphs
(1) and (2) of such subsection; and
(2) <<NOTE: Review. Revision.>> periodically review and
revise such guidance, taking into account the development of new
technologies.
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Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
SEC. 331. MODIFICATION OF READINESS REPORT TO INCLUDE SUMMARY
COUNT OF CERTAIN MISHAPS.
Section 482(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``Class A, Class B, and Class C mishaps'' and inserting ``Class
A and Class B mishaps, and a summary count of all Class C mishaps,''.
SEC. 332. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES INCIDENTAL TO SUPPORT AND
SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE NON-DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 2012(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, including supplies incidental to such support and
services,'' after ``and services''.
SEC. 333. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF DEPOT WORKING CAPITAL
FUNDS FOR UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION.
Section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027''.
SEC. 334. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR
INTEGRATION OF GLOBAL CONTESTED LOGISTICS
POSTURE MANAGEMENT.
(a) Designation of Senior Military Department Officials.--Chapter
131 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2201.>> is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2229b. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2229b.>> Responsibility for
contested logistics posture management
``(a) In General.--The Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chair
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of the United States
Transportation Command shall be responsible for the integration of
global contested logistics posture management. Such responsibilities
shall include each of the following:
``(1) Identifying vulnerabilities and risks across the
Department of Defense enterprise for the core logistics
capabilities of supply, maintenance operations, prepositioned
stocks, deployment and distribution, health services support,
engineering, logistics services, and operational service
contracts.
``(2) Developing and executing a strategy to mitigate the
vulnerabilities and risks identified under paragraph (1).
``(3) Integrating and deconflicting global contested
logistics posture investment and management across the military
departments, including with respect to--
``(A) the locations of sites outside the continental
United States at which stocks of supplies and equipment
are stored as well as the composition of those stocks;
``(B) the provision of adequate intra-theater sea
and air capability to move material and personnel
throughout the theater; and
``(C) the monitoring and coordination of resourcing
decisions by the military departments in support of
operational plans and contingencies.
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``(b) Deputy Management Action Group Meetings.--In carrying out the
responsibilities under subsection (a)(1) and (2), the Deputy Secretary
of Defense and the Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall co-
chair at least two Deputy Management Action Group meetings each year,
which shall be focused on contested logistics management and investment.
``(c) Contested Logistics Posture Strategy.--(1) The Deputy
Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and
the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in
coordination with any other Department official identified by the
Secretary, shall develop and implement a strategy for carrying out the
responsibilities described in subsection (a).
``(2) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include each
of the following:
``(A) A description of--
``(i) the locations of sites outside the continental
United States at which stocks of supplies and equipment
are prepositioned as of the date of the strategy;
``(ii) the status and disposition of such
prepositioned stocks; and
``(iii) the operational or contingency plan such
stocks are intended to support.
``(B) An identification of--
``(i) any shortcomings associated with the sites and
prepositioned stocks described in subparagraph (A) that
must be addressed to optimally execute operational and
contingency plans; and
``(ii) any additional sites, infrastructure, or
equipment that may be needed to address such
shortcomings and support such plans.
``(C) A description of any additional funding or other
resources required--
``(i) to address the shortcomings identified under
subparagraph (B)(i); and
``(ii) to provide for the additional sites,
infrastructure, and equipment identified under
subparagraph (B)(ii).
``(D) A prioritized list of investment recommendations for
each item described in subparagraph (C).
``(E) An identification of each case in which the military
department concerned lacks the authority or ability to access a
location outside the United States for purposes of providing
logistics support as required under operational and contingency
plans, set forth separately by location.
``(F) An assessment of any existing and projected threats to
sites outside the continental United States that are expected to
support such operational and contingency plans.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time periods. Update.>> The strategy required under
paragraph (1) shall cover the period of two years following the date of
the strategy and shall be updated on an biennial basis.
``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Termination date.>> Quarterly Briefings.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section,
and quarterly thereafter until December 31, 2031, the Deputy Secretary
of Defense, the Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the
Commander of the United States Transportation Command, or their
representatives, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the execution of
the responsibilities under subsection (a)(1) and (2), including
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updates on the development and implementation of the strategy required
under subsection (c).
``(e) Budget Justification Materials.--The Secretary of Defense
shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the budget of the President for a fiscal year
pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a
cumulative accounting of contested logistics investments represented in
such budget and how such investments relate to the duties and
responsibilities under subsection (a)(1) and (2).''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2229b note.>> Deadline.--The development of the
strategy required under subsection (c) of section 2229b of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be completed by
not later than January 31, 2027.
SEC. 335. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE
OF FIREFIGHTING OR SECURITY-GUARD
FUNCTIONS.
Section 2465(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``for the performance of firefighting functions if the
contract'' and inserting ``that'';
(2) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) by striking ``only'';
(B) by striking ``firefighting''; and
(C) by striking ``by reason of a deployment''.
SEC. 336. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE
PERSONAL PROPERTY MATTERS.
(a) Establishment.--Chapter 157 of title 10, United States
Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2631.>> is amended by inserting after
section 2636a the following new section:
``Sec. 2636b. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2636b.>> Responsibilities for
oversight of personal property transportation
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Responsibilities.--Subject to subsection
(b), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
section, the Secretary of Defense shall assign to a single office or
other organizational element within the Department of Defense the
following responsibilities:
``(1) Overseeing the activities and personnel of, and any
other matter relating to, the following:
``(A) Any office or other organizational element of
a military department responsible for shipping baggage
or household effects, scheduling or processing orders
for such shipments, providing storage services for such
baggage or household effects, or providing privately
owned vehicle transportation services in connection with
a permanent change of station, on behalf of members of
the armed forces, including any personal property
shipping office, joint or consolidated personal property
shipping office, or personal property processing office
of such military department.
``(B) The Defense Personal Property Management
Office, or any such successor office.
``(2) Overseeing the adjudication of any claim filed with
respect to the defense personal property program (including the
adjudication of such claims under section 2636(a) of this
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title or section 3721 of title 31) and any other matter relating
to such program.
``(b) Exclusion.--The responsibilities under subsection (a) may not
be assigned to any combatant command or component thereof.
``(c) Defense Personal Property Program Defined.--In this section,
the term `defense personal property program' means the program of the
Department of Defense for managing the shipment of the baggage and
household effects for members of the armed forces or civilian employees
of the Department, or any such successor program.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2636b note.>> 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 House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the plan and timeline for
the implementation of section 2636b of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a). Such briefing shall include--
(1) an identification of the office or other organizational
element within the Department of Defense to which the Secretary
plans to assign the responsibilities specified in such section
2636b;
(2) details relating to any changes to requirements,
authorities, or processes necessary to implement such section
2636b;
(3) an estimate of the resources required to implement such
section 2636b;
(4) a plan to improve the business systems supporting the
office or other organizational element identified pursuant to
paragraph (1) with respect to the conduct of the
responsibilities specified in such section 2636b;
(5) a plan to provide the necessary staffing and resourcing
for such office or other organizational element with respect to
the conduct of such responsibilities; and
(6) a plan for partnership with commercial service household
goods providers.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after
the date on which the briefing is provided under subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to implement section
2636b of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 337. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO SUSTAINMENT AND
READINESS OF CERTAIN NAVAL SURFACE
VESSELS.
Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
8661.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8698. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8698.>> Roles and responsibilities
relating to sustainment and readiness of certain
naval surface vessels
``(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Type Commander Leadership.--(1)
Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment
of this section, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
``(A) designate type commanders as the primary authorities
responsible for the maintenance, repair, sustainment, and
readiness of covered vessels; and
``(B) ensure that regional maintenance centers act under the
direction of, and in support of, type commanders with respect to
such maintenance, repair, and sustainment.
``(2) The responsibilities of each type commander under paragraph
(1)(A) shall include--
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``(A) overseeing all maintenance and repair activities at
private shipyards for covered vessels in the naval force of that
type commander; and
``(B) setting priorities and approving contracts for the
maintenance and repair of such vessels.
``(b) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Maintenance and Repair at Private
Shipyards.--(1) Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of
the enactment of this section, for each covered vessel undergoing
maintenance or repair at a private shipyard, the project manager
concerned, the port engineer concerned, and the commanding officer of
such vessel--
``(A) may jointly determine the work to be performed during
the overhaul period for the covered vessel, including by jointly
adjusting priorities for such work consistent with the
applicable budget and schedule for such maintenance or repair;
and
``(B) shall report directly to the type commander of the
naval force to which the covered vessel belongs with respect to
such maintenance or repair.
``(2) Contracting officers of the Department of Defense shall manage
contracts as necessary to ensure consistency with any determination or
adjustment made pursuant to paragraph (1)(A).
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered vessel' means a naval surface vessel
that is not propelled or powered by a nuclear reactor.
``(2) The term `port engineer concerned' means, with respect
to a naval vessel, the technical expert on the condition of such
vessel responsible for advising on repairs and related standards
for such vessel.
``(3) The term `project manager concerned' means, with
respect to a naval vessel undergoing maintenance or repair, the
individual responsible for overseeing the overhaul period with
respect to such maintenance or repair.
``(4) The term `regional maintenance center'--
``(A) means an organization of the Navy that
supports ship maintenance in a designated geographic
region; and
``(B) includes the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance
Center in Nofolk, Virginia, the Southwest Regional
Maintenance Center in San Diego, California, the
Southeast Regional Maintenance Center in Mayport,
Florida, and the Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center in
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
``(5) The term `type commander' means the flag officer in
command of a naval surface force, such as the following:
``(A) Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic.
``(B) Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific
Fleet.''.
SEC. 338. STRATEGY TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF CERTAIN DEPOTS OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively.
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SEC. 339. MODIFICATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVED OVERSIGHT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM OF THE NAVY.
Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 8013 note) is amended by
inserting before the semicolon the following: ``, and the incorporation
of digital infrastructure (including hardware, software, and cloud
storage) and platforms into such program''.
SEC. 340. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SEMIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON
OPERATIONAL STATUS OF AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP
FLEET.
Section 352 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 229) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``September 30, 2026''
and inserting ``September 30, 2028''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) Details regarding the maintenance and service life
extension plan for each operational amphibious warfare ship (as
such term is defined in section 8062 of title 10, United States
Code) within such fleet until the obligation and work limiting
date for the construction contract for a replacement amphibious
warship, as necessary to meet the requirements under subsection
(b) of such section 8062.''.
SEC. 341. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2381.>> MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Requirement.--Subject to the requirements of subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when the Department of Defense
conducts maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission
critical parts, such maintenance--
(1) includes the use of a technical data requirement or
organic or commercially available diagnostic tool, if such a
requirement or tool is required and available; and
(2) is not conducted solely through visual inspection
unless--
(A) no such requirement or tool is available; or
(B) only a visual inspection is required under a
technical data requirement.
(b) Sustainment.--The Secretary shall ensure that the acquisition of
appropriate technical data requirements and diagnostic tools for the
conduct of maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission
critical parts are planned as part of the sustainment of the systems
containing such items and parts.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``aviation critical safety item'' means any
part, assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment,
recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or
aviation weapon system the failure, malfunction, or absence of
which could cause--
(A) a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in
the loss of or serious damage to the aircraft or weapon
system;
(B) an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss
of life; or
(C) an uncommanded engine shutdown that jeopardizes
safety.
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(2) The term ``corrosion'' means the deterioration of a
material or its properties, including non-metallic materials,
due to a reaction of that material with the chemical
environment.
(3) The term ``diagnostic tool'' means a non-destructive
inspection tool capable of--
(A) detecting corrosion, cracks, component damage,
adhesion failure, and standard wear and tear; and
(B) leveraging artificial intelligence and machine
learning to build a predictive maintenance database when
necessary to improve maintainability.
SEC. 342. JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Requirements.--By not later than September 30, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and
the Secretary of the Air Force, shall ensure that--
(1) sufficient wartime spares, support equipment, and depot
level capabilities are projected to be available for the F-35
Joint Strike Fighter to--
(A) sustain F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations for
at least 90 days in the most stressing operational plan
required of each such Secretary; and
(B) meet the fleet wide minimum readiness targets
established by each such Secretary;
(2) each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter contractor has provided
to the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary has validated as
accurate, all information that is necessary for the Department
of Defense to successfully complete the financial reporting and
accountability requirements for F-35 property, including--
(A) the incorporation of information relating to the
management and reporting of Government property that has
been provided for contractor performance, as defined and
agreed upon in the contract entered into by the
contractor; and
(B) the remediation of all material weaknesses of
the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program identified in the
Department of Defense Agency Financial Report for Fiscal
Year 2024 that are within the control and responsibility
of the contractor; and
(3) spare parts for F-35 aircraft titled to the United
States Government under the international system for managing
such spare parts commonly referred to as the ``global spares
pool'' are initially provisioned and catalogued with national
stock numbers.
(b) Treatment of Individual Contracts.--The information required
under subsection (a)(2) may be provided on an individual contract basis.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive a requirement under subsection
(a) if the Secretary--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that such waiver is
in the national security interests of the United States; and
(2) <<NOTE: Notice. Action plan. Proposed timeline.>>
provides to the congressional defense committees notice of such
determination, which shall include an identification of the
concern of the Secretary, a remedial action plan, and a proposed
timeline to meet the requirements of such subsection.
(d) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and
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the Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program
that includes a description of each of the following:
(1) The top scarce supply assets and plans to reach
sustainable supply positions by not later than September 30,
2028.
(2) The readiness condition of afloat and deployment spares
packages and efforts available to refresh outdated supplies and
spares.
(3) The fiscal programming, by fiscal year, necessary to
reduce deficient parts and depot capabilities to meet the joint
strike fighter planning targets by not later than September 30,
2028.
(4) A plan, by fiscal year, to integrate the spare parts
specified in subsection (a)(3) into the working-capital funds of
the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy,
respectively.
SEC. 343. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2341.>> DEPOT-LEVEL
MAINTENANCE COORDINATION IN MULTINATIONAL
EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Each year, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
incorporate in at least one multinational exercise conducted in the area
of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command--
(1) depot-level maintenance, repair, and sustainment
considerations, including binational or multinational planning
sessions with covered nations on--
(A) identifying opportunities to cooperate on depot-
level maintenance and repair in ways that minimize
transportation requirements in such area of operations
and determining the authorities necessary to deliver the
necessary joint capabilities;
(B) facilitating real-time coordination between the
United States and covered nations to maintain munitions
stock levels and resupply routes in the such area of
operations;
(C) mutual recognition of airworthiness and
maintenance certification between the United States and
covered nations; and
(D) emergency tabletop exercises, such as when an
aircraft of a covered nation breaks down on United
States territory, and vice versa, in a contested
logistics environment; and
(2) coordination with the Air Force Sustainment Center,
including the participation of representatives of--
(A) the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) United States Air Force Pacific;
(C) the United States Air Mobility Command; and
(D) the Air Force Sustainment Center.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
first exercise is completed in accordance with subsection (a), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report summarizing the lessons learned from carrying out
such exercise. Such report shall include each of the following:
(1) A list of candidate systems for co-sustainment with
covered nations.
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(2) A list of depot-level repair workload opportunities to
undertake with covered nations, including testing equipment or
line replaceable units.
(3) Opportunities to incorporate industry partners from
covered nations in depot-level maintenance repair activities,
including through public-private partnerships.
(4) An identification of any potential logistical challenges
that could arise with the host country, including with respect
to workforce, housing, and location of workload.
(5) An identification of any potential impediments involving
intellectual property or data rights between original equipment
manufacturers and the Department of the Air Force or between the
Department of the Air Force and named partner countries.
(6) An identification of any potential impediments related
to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and related
statutes.
(7) Any additional recommendations to Congress that would
ease the facilitation of depot-level maintenance repair
partnerships with covered nations, including changes to existing
status of forces agreements.
(8) An analysis of current maintenance and repair
capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial bases of covered
nations.
(9) An assessment of the types of maintenance and repair
activities (depot-level, preventative, corrective) that may be
most appropriate for partnership with covered nations.
(c) Covered Nation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
nation'' means any of the following:
(1) The Commonwealth of Australia.
(2) Canada.
(3) Japan.
(4) New Zealand.
(5) The Republic of Korea.
(6) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland.
(7) Any other nation designated a covered nation for the
purposes of this section by the Secretary of the Air Force.
SEC. 344. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9062 note.>> PROPOSED ACTIONS WITH
RESPECT TO CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DECLINING
AIRCRAFT READINESS RATES.
(a) Report on Proposed Actions.--Not later than May 31, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
declining rates of aircraft readiness within the fleet of the Air Force
(with an emphasis on fighter aircraft within such fleet) and factors
contributing to that decline. Such report shall include, with respect to
such aircraft--
(1) proposed actions to--
(A) reverse the declining rates of aircraft
readiness;
(B) improve the effectiveness of aircraft
sustainment, including by addressing maintenance
backlogs, supply shortages of aircraft parts, and depot
capacity constraints; and
(C) ensure more accurate readiness reporting; and
(2) recommendations for any relevant legislative actions.
(b) Implementation Deadline.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
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Force shall implement the proposed actions identified in the report
required under subsection (a).
(c) Annual Implementation Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Secretary of the Air Force implements the proposed
actions under subsection (b), and annually thereafter for each of the
subsequent three years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report
on the status of the implementation of such actions.
(d) Form of Reports.--Each report required to be submitted under
this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
SEC. 345 <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 8751.>> . TECHNOLOGY
ENHANCEMENT FOR SURFACE SHIP MAINTENANCE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall investigate, and,
as feasible, qualify, approve, integrate, and fully adopt into contract
requirements, advanced technologies and processes for Navy surface ship
maintenance on an expedited timeline to enhance readiness, reduce costs,
and address delays in maintenance and repair activities.
(b) Specified Advanced Technologies and Processes.--In carrying out
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall prioritize the
following:
(1) Automated weld inspection for robotic weld defect
detection.
(2) Real-time sustainment monitoring for sensor-based health
tracking.
(3) Advanced blast and painting for automated hull coating
systems.
(4) Press connect fittings for no-hot-work pipe repairs.
(5) Robotic tank inspection for confined space condition
assessments.
(6) Additive manufacturing for on-demand 3D-printed parts.
(7) Augmented reality support for augmented reality-guided
repairs.
(8) Cold spray repair for metal surface restoration.
(9) Predictive maintenance algorithms for artificial
intelligence-driven failure prediction.
(10) Automated nondestructive testing for robotic material
evaluation.
(11) Autonomous underwater vehicles for hull inspection
submersibles.
(12) Digital twin technology for virtual ship modeling.
(13) High-pressure waterjet cleaning for rust and paint
removal.
(14) Modular maintenance platforms for standardized repair
setups.
(15) Smart coatings for self-healing, anti-fouling surfaces.
(16) Laser ablation for laser-based surface preparation.
(17) Drone-based inspection for uncrewed structural surveys.
(18) Electrochemical corrosion mitigation for corrosion
prevention systems.
(19) Smart pigging for internal pipe diagnostics.
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(20) Modular overhaul kits for pre-packaged repair
solutions.
(21) Plasma coating for durable surface protection.
(22) High-velocity oxygen fuel coating for high-velocity
wear protection.
(23) Portable diagnostics for handheld troubleshooting
tools.
(c) Open Qualification Process.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy shall establish a
process under which non-government entities may submit proposals
for the investigation, qualification, approval, integration, and
full adoption under subsection (a) of advanced technologies or
processes not specified in subsection (b).
(2) Evaluation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall evaluate
any proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under
paragraph (1) not later than 90 days after the date of such
submission.
(3) Proposal requirements.--A proposal submitted pursuant to
the process established under paragraph (1) shall include an
assessment of options to improve maintenance efficiency, safety,
or cost-effectiveness.
(4) Qualification decision.--In evaluating proposals
pursuant to the process established under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Navy shall make decisions based on technical
merit and the needs of the Navy.
(d) Third-party Review.--
(1) <<NOTE: Contracts. Assessment.>> In general.--The Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall seek
to enter into a contract with an appropriate independent third-
party reviewer under which such reviewer shall assess any
decision of the Secretary of the Navy not to select for
qualification of approval an advanced technology or process
included in a proposal submitted pursuant to the process
established under subsection (c).
(2) Report to congress.--A contract entered into under
paragraph (1) shall require the independent third-party reviewer
to, not later than 90 days after the date of the decision
concerned, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives an unaltered report that
includes--
(A) an evaluation of the rationale of the Secretary
in not selecting the technology or process;
(B) a statement of the agreement or disagreement of
the reviewer with the decision and rationale of the
Secretary; and
(C) recommendations, if applicable.
(e) Priority.--The Secretary of the Navy may prioritize the
investigation, qualification, approval, integration, and full adoption
of advanced technologies and processes under this section based on
operational needs, budget constraints, and compatibility with existing
systems, if the Secretary includes justifications for such
prioritization in the report required by subsection (g).
(f) Updates.--If an advanced technology or process is adopted into
contract requirements pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of the
Navy shall update policies, specifications, guidance, and contracts, as
necessary, to account for such adoption.
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(g) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
Congress a report that includes detailed timelines for the qualification
and approval of each advanced technology or process specified in
subsection (b) and any additional advanced technologies or processes
identified pursuant to the process established under subsection (c),
including estimated implementation dates or justifications for non-
pursuit.
SEC. 346. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1056 note.>> OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONTRACTS RELATING TO RELOCATION LOGISTICS
FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
(a) Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any
covered contract includes the following oversight requirements:
(1) <<NOTE: Summaries.>> The prime contractor shall submit
to the Secretary a document summarizing the key terms and
conditions of each subcontract relating to capacity,
performance, or compliance with the requirements of the
subcontract, which shall include the following:
(A) The guaranteed capacity of each subcontractor to
perform the work required under the subcontract
(including with respect to location, volume, and peak
season commitment).
(B) Performance metrics and service level agreements
applicable to each subcontractor.
(C) Provisions for monitoring and enforcing
subcontractor performance.
(D) Termination clauses and penalties for
noncompliance.
(E) Data sharing and security requirements.
(2) <<NOTE: Certifications. Records.>> Each subcontractor
shall provide to the prime contractor, upon request,
certifications and copies of training completion relating to
compliance with the requirements under the subcontract.
(3) <<NOTE: Reports.>> The prime contractor shall submit to
the Secretary regular performance reports on each subcontractor,
including metrics relating to on-time pickup, on-time delivery,
damage claim rates, customer satisfaction, and compliance with
the requirements of the subcontract.
(4) <<NOTE: Management plan.>> The prime contractor shall
submit to the Secretary a subcontractor management plan
outlining the processes of the prime contractor for selecting,
monitoring, and managing subcontractors, including a description
of how the prime contractor ensures subcontractor compliance
with applicable laws, regulations, and the requirements of the
subcontract.
(5) <<NOTE: Plan.>> The prime contractor shall maintain a
comprehensive risk management plan that addresses potential
disruptions to the performance of work by subcontractors of the
prime contractor, such as financial instability, natural
disasters, or labor disputes.
(6) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Not less frequently than on a
monthly basis for the duration of the covered contract, the
prime contractor shall submit to the Secretary the subcontractor
rating system used by the prime contractor, with current scoring
results under such system.
(7) The prime contractor shall submit to the Secretary the
subcontractor rates for each move to be performed under the
subcontract.
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(8) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> The prime contractor shall
establish clear escalation procedures for addressing
subcontractor performance issues, including steps for resolving
disputes, implementing corrective actions, and terminating non-
performing subcontractors.
(9) <<NOTE: Audits.>> The Federal Government may audit
subcontractor records with reasonable notice to the prime
contractor.
(10) The covered contract shall include a fixed-price line
item for monthly overhead costs, separate from the rates
associated with the costs of individual moves performed under
the covered contract.
(11) <<NOTE: Database.>> The prime contractor shall
establish a database that the Secretary may access on a real-
time basis to ensure compliance with this section.
(b) Additional Considerations.--During the development of an
acquisition strategy and execution strategy for any covered contract,
the Secretary shall consider, in addition to the requirements under
subsection (a), the following:
(1) Entering into a single contract pursuant to the
requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation if the move
to be performed under such contract would involve the use of a
shipping lane that accounts for more than one percent of the
total volume of permanent change of station moves and entering
into a services contract if the move to be performed under such
contract would not involve the use of such a lane.
(2) Tiered incentive awards for higher levels of capacity.
(c) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Contract.--In this section, the
term ``covered contract''--
(1) means a contract with an entity that provides relocation
logistics for the household goods of members of the Armed Forces
undergoing a permanent change of station (commonly referred to
as a ``single move manager''); and
(2) does not include a contract or other agreement for the
relocation of a private vehicle owned or leased by a member of
the Armed Forces.
SEC. 347. INTEGRATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES INTO LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall facilitate the
integration of currently available and suitable commercial artificial
intelligence capabilities specifically designed to assist with logistics
tracking, planning, operations, and analytics into two relevant and
suitable exercises of the Department of Defense to be conducted during
fiscal year 2026.
(b) Commercial Product.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the commander of the combatant command or commands
overseeing the exercises selected under subsection (a), shall
identify for each such exercise a commercially available
artificial intelligence product that is specifically designed to
address logistics needs of the Department of Defense and meets
the critical data security protocols outlined in subsection (c).
(2) Capability of partner.--In selecting a commercial
product under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense and the
commander of the combatant command or commands concerned shall--
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(A) ensure that the commercial product acquired for
such an exercise includes the provision of capability to
respond to potential software changes in an agile and
rapid manner to ensure seamless integration and
adaptability during the exercise; and
(B) prioritize the consideration of a product
provided by a small or nontraditional software focused
firm.
(c) Data Security.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all
necessary approvals are expedited to facilitate the secure use of data
of the Department of Defense by commercial artificial intelligence
providers during the exercises selected under subsection (a),
including--
(1) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> compliance with applicable
cybersecurity policies and regulations of the Department; and
(2) <<NOTE: Verification.>> verification of measures to
protect classified and sensitive information.
(d) Interim Briefing. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than March 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim
briefing that includes--
(1) identification of the specific exercises selected under
subsection (a), including an identification of the combatant
commanders participating in each such exercise and a point of
contact within the combatant command responsible;
(2) identification of the specific commercial artificial
intelligence capabilities integrated into the exercises,
including the contractual mean or other agreement used to
facilitate the use of such capabilities;
(3) notional timelines and resource needs for each exercise;
and
(4) metrics to be used to assess the efficacy of such tools
used in each exercise.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the
conclusion of an exercise selected under subsection (a), the commander
of the combatant command overseeing the exercise shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the following:
(1) An overview of the integration and use of commercial
artificial intelligence capabilities during the exercise.
(2) An assessment of the effect of such technologies on unit
readiness and operational success.
(3) Recommendations for further integration or development
of artificial intelligence capabilities in future exercises and
operations of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 348. <<NOTE: Contracts. 10 USC 2460 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON
ARMY DEPOT AND ARSENAL WORKLOAD
SUSTAINMENT.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish a pilot program, to be known as the ``Army
Depot and Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program'' (in this section
referred to as the ``pilot program''), under which the Secretary shall
provide a preference to certain procurement actions and solicitations
for the performance of work by non-government entities at covered
depots.
(b) Preferences for Procurement Actions or Solicitations.--
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(1) In general.--Under the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
preference to any procurement action or solicitation for the
performance of work submitted by a non-government entity that
includes, as part of such procurement action or solicitation, a
proposal to enter into a public-private partnership with the
Secretary under which the non-government entity will perform the
work at covered depots.
(2) Further preference.--In evaluating procurement actions
and solicitations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give
an additional preference to any such action or solicitation
submitted by a non-government entity that proposes to use
Department of Defense employees to perform the work at a covered
depot under such action or solicitation.
(3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Regulations.--Not later than 270
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the provision of
preferences under this subsection.
(c) Report Required.--
(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 congressional defense committees a report on the
activities carried out under the pilot program during that year,
including a description of any operational challenges
identified.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A breakout, by relevant budget accounts, of work
performed at each covered depot during the year
preceding the year during which the report is submitted,
including work that was carried out directly and work
that was carried out through public-private partnerships
under the pilot program.
(B) An identification of the projected workload at
each covered depot during the period covered by the
future-years defense program submitted to Congress under
section 221 of title 10, United States Code.
(C) The capital investments projected in such
future-years defense program to be made at each such
covered depot to meet organic industrial base core
logistics capabilities in accordance with section 2464
of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Duration.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under this
section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered depot'' has
the meaning given such term in section 2476(f) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 349. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO ESTABLISH OR EXPAND SPACE
FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMPONENT
COMMAND.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--None of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for Major
Force Program 11 for the United States Special Operations Command may be
obligated or expended to establish or expand a Space Force Special
Operations Component Command until the date that
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is 30 days after the date on which the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of
the United States Special Operations Command, in consultation with the
Chief of Space Operations, jointly submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the report
required by subsection (b).
(b) Report.--The report required under this subsection shall include
each of the following:
(1) An articulation of the requirement for a Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
(2) A funding profile, across the future-years defense
program submitted under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code, for the establishment of a Space Force Special Operations
Component Command, including a delineation of funds required
under Major Force Program 2 and Major Force Program 11.
(3) A timeline and conditions for achieving initial and full
operational capability for a Space Force Special Operations
Component Command.
(4) An identification of the military, civilian, and
contractor personnel required for a Space Force Special
Operations Component Command at initial and full operational
capability.
(5) An identification of the facilities requirements for a
Space Force Special Operations Component Command at initial and
full operational capability.
(6) An explanation of how and when the Secretary of Defense
and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
and Low-Intensity Conflict have documented approval for the
establishment of a Space Force Special Operations Component
Command.
(7) An explanation of the administrative and command
relationships between a Space Force Special Operations Component
Command and the United States Special Operations Command, United
States Space Command, and the Space Force.
(8) Any other matters determined relevant by the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity
Conflict and the Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command.
SEC. 350. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3101.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR
DATA-ENABLED GROUND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned with
respect to a covered Armed Force, in consultation with the Chief Digital
and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall
establish in such covered Armed Force a pilot program under which the
covered Armed Force shall use commercially available artificial
intelligence technologies to improve the maintenance of ground vehicles
performed by such covered Armed Force.
(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall--
(1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial
intelligence-driven approaches in improving maintenance regimes
for ground vehicles;
(2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
artificial intelligence technology for the maintenance of ground
vehicles; and
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(3) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks
associated with the integration of artificial intelligence
technology for modernized maintenance of ground vehicles,
including cybersecurity concerns.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, each Secretary concerned with respect to a covered Armed
Force shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the activities performed
under the pilot program established under subsection (a) in such covered
Armed Force.
(d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
(e) Definitions.-- In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
or Air Force.
(2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 351. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7551 note.>> MODERNIZATION OF THE
ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE OF THE ARMY.
(a) Authority to Establish and Operate.--The Secretary of the Army
shall accelerate the modernization of the organic industrial base of the
Army to meet the requirements of the Army by ensuring additional
production of materials, or expanded use of capabilities, as described
in subsection (b).
(b) Materials and Capabilities.--The Secretary of the Army shall
prioritize using or modifying existing facilities of the organic
industrial base of the Army for the following purposes:
(1) Production of propellant.
(2) Production of any of 13 precursor chemicals used widely
across the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and
Ammunition portfolio that are currently sourced solely from the
People's Republic of China.
(3) Production of any of the 300 chemicals identified as
single point failures by the Joint Program Executive Office
Armaments and Ammunition.
(4) Production of multiple calibers of ammunition.
(5) Development of methods for dual-use maintenance or
production of vehicles and aircraft.
(6) Use of logistics.
(7) Production or use of any of the capabilities listed in
paragraphs (1) through (6).
(8) Another capability that the Secretary of the Army
certifies to the congressional defense committees is necessary
to meet Army munitions and weapons requirements.
(c) Expedited Production or Expansion of Capabilities.--The
Secretary shall expedite the production or expansion of any capabilities
described under subsection (b) and shall use, to the fullest extent
possible, existing environmental permits, security arrangements, and
personnel required for the production of materials critical to Army
munitions and weapons requirements.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this
section.
(e) Organic Industrial Base of the Army Defined.--In this section,
the term ``organic industrial base of the Army'' means
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each depot listed in section 2476(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
SEC. 361. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT-YEAR UNCONSTRAINED TOTAL
MUNITIONS REQUIREMENTS AND OUT-YEAR
INVENTORY NUMBERS.
Section 222c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting `` and including
OPLANs for operations involving the People's Republic of
China, the Russian Federation, the Democratic People's
Republic of North Korea, and the Islamic Republic of
Iran'' after ``(OPLAN)''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(9) The estimated aggregate demand from United States
allies and partners.'';
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``number of years'' and
inserting ``production level for each fiscal
year''; and
(ii) by striking ``rate requested for the
fiscal year covered by the report'' and inserting
``end of the future years defense program'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating
paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and
(C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``additional''; and
(ii) by striking ``Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement for each munition by
the end of the period covered by the most recent
future-years defense program submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 221 of this title.'' and
inserting ``production level specified in
paragraph (1) for that fiscal year.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsections:
``(f) Inclusion in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
Execution.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the production
levels specified in paragraph (1) are incorporated into the planning,
programming, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of
Defense to align munitions procurement with the Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement.
``(g) Methodology.--The estimate specified in subsection (c)(9)--
``(1) shall be based on, at a minimum, relevant information
set forth in letters of offer and acceptance issued with respect
to foreign military sales of munitions authorized under chapter
2 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.); and
``(2) may be informed by--
``(A) discussions held with allies and partners of
the United States regarding future potential sales or
transfers of munitions; and
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``(B) analyses of the United States Government
regarding the variants of munitions that would most
benefit the interests of the United States if sold or
transferred to allies and partners of the United
States.''.
SEC. 362. INCLUSION OF AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE IN OUT-YEAR
UNCONSTRAINED TOTAL MUNITIONS REQUIREMENT
AND OUT-YEAR INVENTORY NUMBERS.
Section 222c(c) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by
section 361, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as
paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraph (5):
``(5) Air and Missile Defense.''.
SEC. 363. REPORTS ON MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROJECTS AT SITES FORMERLY
USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period.>> In General.--Not later
than 30 days after the last day of each fiscal quarter that begins after
the date of the enactment of this Act for a one-year period, and on a
biannual basis thereafter until the termination date specified in
subsection (c), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment, in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, acting
through the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the status of munitions response projects, including at sites
formerly used by the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall
include, for the period covered by the report, the following
information:
(1) The number of new task order awards for munitions
response projects at sites formerly used by the Department of
Defense issued and the total dollar value of such awards.
(2) The number of optional tasks exercised as part of such
projects and the total dollar value of such exercised tasks.
(3) The number of contract modifications or requests for
equitable adjustment issued as part of such projects and the
total dollar value of such modifications and adjustments.
(4) The number of active munitions response projects with
contracts for which prior year funds have been returned.
(5) A list of active munitions response projects placed on
hold for longer than one year and, for each such project, a
summary of the reason for the hold, including delays related to
regulatory agencies, rights-of-entry issues, Federal land
manager actions, discrepancies in the number of subsurface
anomalies between the statement of work and field conditions, or
prioritization based on risk.
(6) A description of the overall challenges to executing the
Military Munitions Response Program.
(c) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 364. REPORT ON CRITICAL MUNITIONS REQUIRED FOR SIMULTANEOUS
CONFLICTS.
(a) Report.--
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(1) 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 that details
the stockpiles of critical munitions required to fight
simultaneous conflicts in different theaters of operation.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following elements:
(A) An estimate of the number of each critical
munition that would be required over the course of
simultaneous conflicts in different theaters, modeled on
the assumption that a contingency operation in any one
of the western Pacific, Europe, Middle East, or Korean
Peninsula theaters would increase the likelihood of a
contingency operation in one or more other theaters and
taking into consideration the prepositioning of
stockpiles and the risk posed by moving critical
munitions within such stockpiles out of each theater.
(B) An estimate of the number of days during such a
simultaneous conflict before the current stockpiles of
critical munitions of the United States would be
exhausted by the United States Armed Forces.
(C) An estimate of the time required for the
industrial base to replenish critical munition
inventories during such a simultaneous conflict, taking
into account the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions
Requirement under section 222c of title 10, United
States Code, and the results of the assessment conducted
pursuant to section 1705 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 136 Stat. 2968) but not the assumptions required
under the Department of Defense Instruction 3000.04,
titled ``DoD Munitions Requirements Process''.
(D) An identification of the production requirements
for each critical munition necessary to address any
shortfall between--
(i) the production rates as of the date of the
report; and
(ii) the production rates necessary to meet
the number estimated under subparagraph (A).
(E) An assessment of the lessons learned from the
war in Ukraine with respect to the rates at which
munitions are consumed.
(F) An assessment of the projected munitions
stockpiles of the military forces of the Russian
Federation, the People's Republic of China, Iran, and
the Democratic Republic of Korea, and forces affiliated
with such military forces.
(G) An assessment of the projected stockpiles of
munitions of relevant partners and allies of the United
States in each theater and opportunities for such
partners and allies to enhance contributions to such
stockpiles for burden-sharing purposes.
(H) An assessment of the projected munitions
requirements of such partners and allies in each theater
with respect to munitions produced in the United States,
including an analysis of how such requirements would
affect the elements specified in subparagraphs (A)
through (D).
(b) Plan.--
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(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits the report under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a plan to implement critical munitions
requirements to fight simultaneous conflicts in the next budget
cycle. Such plan shall include a description of such actions by
industry, and arsenals and depots owned by the United States,
that the Secretary determines would be necessary to meet such
requirements.
(2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirement for the
submission of a plan under paragraph (1) if the Secretary
submits to the congressional defense committees a report with a
justification for the decision not to implement the results of
the report required by subsection (a)(2)(a) into the
requirements process for the next budget cycle. The report shall
include an assessment of the gap between current requirements
for critical munitions and those requirements identified in the
report required by subsection (a)(2)(a).
(c) Critical Munitions Defined.--In this section, the term
``critical munitions'' includes munitions designated on the critical
munitions list of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 371. ADJUSTMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION ASSISTANCE FOR STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AFFECTED BY DEPOT
REDUCTIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 2391(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) by striking ``or'' after ``military installation
resilience,'';
(2) by inserting ``or (G) by any action of the Department of
Defense that negatively affects a covered depot (as such term is
defined in section 2476(f) of this title),'' after `` the
defense facility,''; and
(3) by striking ``(C), or (F)'' and inserting ``(C), (F), or
(G)''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes an identification of the
amount of adjustment and diversification assistance anticipated to be
provided pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a) during fiscal
year 2026 to State and local governments for each covered depot.
SEC. 372. AUTHORITY TO EVACUATE FAMILY PETS AND CONTRACT WORKING
DOGS DURING NONCOMBATANT EVACUATIONS OF
FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
2631.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2653. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2653.>> Evacuation of family pets and
contract working dogs during noncombatant
evacuations of foreign countries
``(a) Authority to Evacuate.--Subject to the limitations under
subsection (b), in the event of a situation during which the Department
of Defense evacuates noncombatants from a foreign country,
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the Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with appropriate
nonprofit entities under which such entities provide for the evacuation
of--
``(1) the family pets of citizens of the United States who
are evacuated by the Department; and
``(2) contract working dogs located in such country.
``(b) Limitations.--The limitations under this subsection are as
follows:
``(1) The Department of Defense is not responsible for
providing veterinary care for a family pet or contract working
dog by reason of the evacuation of the pet or dog pursuant to
subsection (a).
``(2) The Secretary may not exercise the authority under
subsection (a) if the exercise of such authority would result in
a reduction in the number of individuals who would otherwise be
evacuated.
``(3) The operator of a vehicle used for evacuation may
refuse to evacuate a family pet or contract working dog if the
operator determines that the evacuation would create a safety
risk to other passengers or personnel.''.
SEC. 373. MANNED ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT SAFETY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 372, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2631.>> is further amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2654. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2654.>> Aircraft safety: requirements
for certain highly trafficked domestic airspace
``(a) Limitation on Operation.--Notwithstanding section 1046 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232, 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of a military department may not authorize any manned rotary
wing aircraft of the Department of Defense to operate a training mission
in a covered airspace unless such aircraft, while being operated, is
actively providing warning of the proximity of such aircraft to nearby
commercial aircraft in a manner compatible with the traffic alert and
collision avoidance system of such commercial aircraft.
``(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of a military department,
with the concurrence of the Secretary of Transportation, may waive the
limitation under subsection (a) with respect to the operation of an
aircraft if that Secretary--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that--
``(A) such waiver is in the national security
interests of the United States; and
``(B) a commercial aviation compatibility risk
assessment has been conducted with respect to the
operation of the aircraft pursuant to the waiver to
mitigate the risk associated with such operation; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period. Notice. Records.>> in the case
of a waiver to be in effect for a period exceeding 30 days,
submits to appropriate congressional committees notice of such
waiver, including a copy of the applicable commercial aviation
compatibility risk assessment specified in paragraph (1)(B).
``(c) Limitation on Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
department may not delegate the waiver authority under subsection (b) to
an official whose rank is below a general or flag officer.
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``(d) Definitions.--
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate.
``(2) The term `covered airspace' means the Washington, DC
Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area, as such term is
defined in section 93.335 of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulation.''.
(b) Reports on Near Misses.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Initial report.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the number of near misses
that aircraft of the Department have had with commercial
aircraft during the 10-year period preceding such date of
enactment.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through
2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the number of near misses
that aircraft of the Department have had with commercial
aircraft during the previous fiscal year.
(3) Elements.--Each report under this subsection shall
include, with respect to each near miss covered under the
report, the following:
(A) The date, time, and location of the near miss.
(B) A description of all aircraft involved in the
near miss.
(C) Any changes to protocols, standard operating
procedures, or policy, as appropriate, that were made
based on the near miss.
(4) Form of report.--Each report under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(5) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate.
SEC. 374. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 775 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
7712.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 7715. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7715.>> Army museum system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall support a system
of official Army museums within the United States Army Center of
Military History. Such system shall include the National Museum of the
United States Army and may contain other
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museums honoring individual installations, units, and branches, as
designated by the Secretary of the Army, that meet criteria established
under subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Army shall
establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for
inclusion in the Army museum system. Such criteria shall include--
``(1) historical significance to Army operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Army to preserve its
heritage.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Army shall
establish criteria for closing museums within the Army museum system. No
museum within such system may be closed until--
``(1) <<NOTE: Notice.>> the Secretary of the Army submits
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan for the preservation,
storage, or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum personnel
will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to maintain
museum operations through public-private partnerships;
and
``(D) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the cost
to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 90 days has
elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such
committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
engagement of the museums in the Army museum system.''.
SEC. 375. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES NAVY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
8604.>> is amended by inserting after section 8617 the following new
section:
``Sec. 8617A. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8617A.>> United States Navy Museum
System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system
of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the
`United States Navy Museum System'. Such system shall include the
following museums:
``(1) The National Museum of the United States Navy.
``(2) The United States Naval Academy Museum.
``(3) The Naval War College Museum.
``(4) The Submarine Force Museum.
``(5) The National Naval Aviation Museum.
``(6) The USS Constitution Naval History and Heritage
Command, Detachment Boston.
``(7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum.
``(8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum.
``(9) The Naval Undersea Museum.
``(10) The National Museum of the American Sailor.
``(11) The Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
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``(12) Such other museums as may be designated by the
Secretary of the Navy that meet criteria established under
subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish criteria for designating museums other than museums identified
in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) for inclusion in the
United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall include--
``(1) historical significance to naval operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve its
heritage.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish criteria for the closure of museums within the United States
Navy Museum System. No museum within such system may be closed until--
``(1) <<NOTE: Notice.>> the Secretary of the Navy submits
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan for the preservation,
storage, or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum personnel
will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to maintain
museum operations through public-private partnerships;
and
``(D) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the cost
to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 90 days has
elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such
committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
Secretary of the Navy may enter into partnerships, including with
nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and
public engagement of the museums in the United States Museum System.''.
SEC. 376. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE MUSEUM
SYSTEM.
Chapter 979 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
9771.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9784. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9784.>> Air Force and Space Force
Museum System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall support a
system of official Air Force and Space Force museums within the
Department of the Air Force. Such system shall include the National
Museum of the United States Air Force and may contain other museums
honoring individual installations, units, and branches, as designated by
the Secretary of the Air Force, that meet criteria established under
subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for
inclusion in the Air Force and Space Force museum system. Such criteria
shall include--
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``(1) historical significance to Air Force and Space Force
operations, technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Air Force and Space
Force to preserve the heritage of the Air Force and Space Force.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
establish criteria for the closure of museums within the Air Force and
Space Force museum system. No museum within such system may be closed
until--
``(1) <<NOTE: Notice.>> the Secretary of the Air Force
submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan for the preservation,
storage, or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum personnel
will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to maintain
museum operations through public-private partnerships;
and
``(D) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the cost
to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 90 days has
elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such
committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
engagement of the museums in the Air Force and Space Force museum
system.''.
SEC. 377. TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY FOREIGN
AIR CARRIERS.
Section 40118 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as
subsections (d) through (h), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Transportation of Certain Domestic Animals by Foreign Air
Carriers.--
``(1) In general.--This section does not preclude the
transportation of a passenger and the property of such passenger
by a foreign air carrier if--
``(A) such passenger is a member of the Armed Forces
or civilian employee of the Department of Defense;
``(B) such property includes at least 1 and not more
than 3 domestic animals traveling with such passenger;
``(C) such transportation is--
``(i) between a place in the United States and
a place outside the United States; or
``(ii) between 2 places outside the United
States; and
``(D) no air carrier holding a certificate under
section 41102 is willing and able to provide such
transportation.
``(2) Responsibility of individual to cover certain costs.--
If the cost for the transportation of a passenger and
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property under paragraph (1) exceeds the cost that would have
been owed had such transportation been provided by an air
carrier holding a certificate under section 41102, the passenger
shall be responsible for paying the difference between such
amounts.
``(3) Domestic animal defined.--In this section, the term
`domestic animal' means a domestic cat (Felis catus) or a
domestic dog (Canis familiaris).''; and
(3) in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by
striking ``subsections (a) and (c)'' and inserting ``subsections
(a) and (d)''.
SEC. 378. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 991.>> MINIMUM
STANDARDS FOR MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNELS
AND FACILITIES.
(a) Establishment of Minimum Standards.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
in consultation with the Secretary of each military department,
veterinary experts, and military working dog program managers, shall
establish minimum standards for kennels and other facilities used to
house military working dogs. Such minimum standards shall include each
of the following:
(1) Requirements for space and design to ensure each
military working dog has sufficient space to stand, turn around,
lie down comfortably, and engage in natural behaviors.
(2) Standards for environmental conditions to ensure
adequate ventilation, temperature control, and protection from
extreme weather conditions.
(3) Standards for sanitation and hygiene to ensure kennels
and other facilities can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
(4) Requirements related to safety and security to prevent
military working dogs from escaping and being injured and
preventing access to kennels and other facilities by
unauthorized individuals.
(5) Standards for access to veterinary care to address the
routine and emergency medical care needs of military working
dogs, either at a military veterinary treatment facility or
through sufficient on-site veterinary capabilities.
(6) Requirements related to daily access to exercise areas.
(7) Required annual inspections to ensure compliance with
such standards.
(8) Such other standards and requirements as the Secretary
of Defense determines are appropriate.
(b) Implementation and Compliance.--
(1) Existing facilities.--
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Assessment.--Not later
than one year after the date of the establishment of the
standards required under subsection (a), the Secretary
of Defense, acting through the Executive Agent for the
Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program,
shall ensure that each kennel and other facility used to
house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of
the Department of Defense is assessed to determine the
extent to which such kennel or facility is in compliance
with such standards.
(B) Modification.--Not later than three years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary,
acting through the Executive Agent, shall ensure that
each such
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kennel and facility is modified to the extent required
to comply with such standards.
(2) New facilities.--The Secretary, acting through the
Executive Agent, shall ensure that any kennel or other facility
used to house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of
the Department that is constructed or renovated after the date
of the enactment of this Act is in compliance with such
standards before such kennel or facility is used to house such a
military working dog.
(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive a specific requirement or standard developed under
subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines
that such a waiver is required to provide for a temporary deployment or
due to exigent circumstances. The Secretary may not issue a waiver under
this subsection unless the Secretary--
(1) provides for the implementation of alternative measures
to ensure the welfare of any dogs affected by the waiver; and
(2) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
containing notice of the waiver, a justification for such
waiver, and a description of the alternative measures provided
under paragraph (1).
SEC. 379. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2661 note.>> RESTROOM ACCESS AT MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(a) Restroom Access.--The Secretary of Defense shall take such steps
as may be necessary to ensure that, with respect to each covered
location, there is a restroom--
(1) located at or in close proximity to the covered
location;
(2) to which any covered driver, while providing a
transportation protective service involving the transport of
sensitive cargo to or from the covered location on behalf of the
Department of Defense, is authorized access;
(3) that to the extent practicable, provides for privacy,
hand washing, accessibility, and gender-specific needs; and
(4) in the case of a portable restroom, that is vented and
equipped with adequate lighting (which may be achieved through
supplementation with a temporary lighting source, as necessary).
(b) Location.--The location of a restroom under subsection (a)(1)
may not be a location to which access by the covered driver would result
in--
(1) a security risk, as determined by the Secretary;
(2) a health or safety risk to the covered driver; or
(3) a violation of any other regulation or policy of the
Department.
(c) Notification of Noncompliance.--In carrying out subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Process.>> establish a process by which a
covered driver may provide to the Secretary timely notification
of any covered location with respect to which access to a
restroom is not provided consistent with such subsection; and
(2) upon receiving such a notification, coordinate with the
commander of the military installation concerned or other
appropriate officer or employee of the Department to ensure such
access is provided.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
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(1) The terms ``arms, ammunition, and explosives'', ``safe
haven'', ``secure holding area'', ``secure holding location'',
and ``transportation protective service'' have the meanings
given those terms in the publication of the United States Army
Transportation Command issued October 4, 2024, and titled
``Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication-1 (MFTURP-
1)'', or any successor thereto.
(2) The term ``commercial motor vehicle'' has the meaning
given that term in section 31101 of title 49, United States
Code.
(3) The term ``covered driver'' means an operator of a
commercial motor vehicle--
(A) authorized to provide a transportation
protective service on behalf of the Department of
Defense; and
(B) subject to requirements for qualifications and
maximum hours of service under section 31502(b) of title
49, United States Code.
(4) The term ``covered location'' means a safe haven, secure
holding area, or secure holding location at a military
installation or other facility of the Department of Defense.
(5) The terms ``facility'' and ``military installation''
have the meanings given those terms in section 2801(c) of title
10, United States Code.
(6) The term ``sensitive cargo'' means--
(A) arms, ammunition, and explosives;
(B) classified material; or
(C) any other cargo, or category thereof, the
Secretary of Defense determines sensitive for purposes
of this section.
SEC. 380. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2701 note.>> USE OF EXPEDITIONARY SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS BY DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Expeditionary Solid Waste Disposal Systems.--
(1) Authorized use.--The Secretary of Defense may use
expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for the destruction
of covered materials.
(2) Equipping and availability of systems.--Expeditionary
solid waste disposal systems units deployed for use in
accordance with paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) equipped to support operations relating to
border security and the elimination of contraband; and
(B) made available with respect to military
installations, forward operating bases, and the security
forces of allies and partners of the United States as
necessary to assist in countering infiltration and the
unauthorized use of military assets of the United
States.
(b) Prohibition on Use of Open-air Burn Pits to Dispose of Covered
Material.--In addition to the prohibition on the disposal of certain
wastes in open-air burn pits under section 317 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C.
2701 note), the Secretary of Defense may not use open-air burn pits for
the disposal of any covered material.
(c) Covered Material Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
material'' means the following:
(1) Contraband or other property that is illegal to possess,
including seized counterfeit materials and unauthorized military
equipment.
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(2) Classified equipment or materials.
SEC. 381. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3451.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR
CONTRACTED AMPHIBIOUS AIR RESOURCES FOR
THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE UNITED
STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the
Secretary of the Navy and the Commander of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command, may carry out a pilot program for the contracted
operation of a fleet of commercial amphibious aviation resources to be
made available to the commanders of the combatant commands and the
commanders of other components of the Department of Defense for mission
tasking within the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command.
(b) <<NOTE: Process.>> Fielding and Adjudicating Mission
Requests.--The Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall
establish a process to field and adjudicate mission requests pursuant to
the pilot program under subsection (a) in a timely manner.
(c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is three years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 382. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL SPREAD OF GREATER BANDED HORNET IN
GUAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance efforts to
manage, control, and interdict the greater banded hornet on military
installations in Guam.
(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 greater banded hornet on
military installations and to prevent the introduction or spread
of the greater banded hornet to areas where such hornet has not
yet been established.
(2) Providing support for interagency and intergovernmental
response efforts to control, interdict, monitor, and eradicate
the greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
(3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to support
management, control, interdiction and, where possible,
eradication of the greater banded hornet in Guam.
(4) Establishing an early detection and rapid response
mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the
greater banded hornet, or an other newly detected invasive alien
species, is detected at new sites on military installations in
Guam.
(5) Carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
determines appropriate to manage, control, and interdict the
greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
(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 greater banded hornet on military
installations in Guam.
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SEC. 383. RESERVE MOBILIZATION EXERCISE TO ASSESS THE CAPABILITY
OF THE ARMED FORCES TO RESPOND TO A HIGH-
INTENSITY CONTINGENCY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
REGION.
(a) Indo-pacific Mobilization and Readiness Study
Required. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Commander of
United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall conduct a comprehensive joint
mobilization and sustainment readiness study (modeled on the 1978
exercise referred to as ``Nifty Nugget'') to assess the capability of
the Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the Indo-
Pacific region.
(b) Elements of the Study.--The study required under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of the ability to rapidly mobilize,
deploy, and sustain active and reserve component forces in
response to a conflict scenario involving the Taiwan Strait,
South China Sea, or similar Indo-Pacific flashpoint.
(2) An evaluation of strategic lift and sustainment
capabilities across military departments, including maritime
sealift, airlift, rail, road networks, and prepositioned stocks.
(3) Identification of critical logistics vulnerabilities,
mobilization bottlenecks, and command and control challenges.
(4) Analysis of interagency coordination procedures and
integration with civilian emergency support capabilities.
(5) An evaluation of joint and allied interoperability, with
particular attention to coordination mechanisms with Japan,
Australia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
(6) The civilian skills inventory described in subsection
(c).
(c) Civilian Skills Inventory of the Reserve Component.--As part of
the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness, shall conduct a civilian skills inventory of the reserve
components of the Armed Forces to identify and assess the non-military
qualifications and talents of reservists, including--
(1) foreign language proficiency and cultural expertise;
(2) advanced academic credentials, including master's
degrees, doctoral degrees, and scientific research experience;
(3) industrial and technical skills, including
cybersecurity, software development, engineering, logistics,
manufacturing, and data science;
(4) critical infrastructure and emergency response
expertise; and
(5) private-sector leadership and innovation experience
relevant to defense mobilization and sustainment.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than two years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the results, findings, and recommendations of the
mobilization and readiness study required under subsection (a);
(2) a summary of the civilian skills inventory of the
reserve components conducted under subsection (c), including
recommendations for how such skills can be leveraged to support
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contingency planning, civil-military integration, and surge
operations;
(3) a comparative analysis of best practices by each Armed
Force with respect to--
(A) mobilizing members of the reserve components for
wartime or emergency augmentation;
(B) identifying, tracking, and using civilian-
acquired skills of reservists; and
(C) executing logistical lift and sustainment
operations, including Navy-led maritime port operations,
Army-managed rail and overland transport, Air Force
strategic airlift capacity, and Marine Corps
expeditionary logistics; and
(4) an estimate of--
(A) the number of members of the reserve components
who are likely to be available and required to reinforce
forward-deployed active duty units during the first 30,
60, and 90 days of a major Indo-Pacific contingency; and
(B) the number of members of the reserve components
required to support full-scale mobilization and
logistics surge operations within the United States,
including domestic transportation nodes, sustainment
hubs, ports of embarkation, mobilization training
centers, and other homeland support functions necessary
to enable and sustain global operations.
SEC. 384. <<NOTE: Proposals. Contracts.>> LIMITATION ON
TRANSFORMATION BY THE ARMY OF PRIMARY
HELICOPTER TRAINING PROGRAM AT FORT
RUCKER, ALABAMA.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2026 for the Army may be obligated or expended to solicit proposals or
award a contract for the implementation of any transformation of the
Initial Entry Rotary Wing training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama,
until--
(1) the completion of the Part 141 Helicopter Flight School
Training Pilot proof of concept plan conducted by the Department
of the Army and the Federal Aviation Administration, including--
(A) all three phases of Initial Entry Rotary Wing
Training Phases 1 & 2 and Phase 3 Warfighter Tactical
Training Phase; and
(B) the evaluation of the effectiveness of the
training pilot, which shall include the results of six
classes of eight students each (48 students total);
(2) the Secretary of the Army (in this section referred to
as the ``Secretary'') has fully assessed and validated the
outcomes of the training pilot, including with respect to cost,
operational effectiveness, safety, and training efficacy;
(3) <<NOTE: Reports.>> the Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes a
detailed description of the results of the training pilot and
the rationale for any proposed changes to training systems or
platforms resulting from such training pilot; and
(4) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> the Secretary provides to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(A) an identification of the outcomes and findings
of the training pilot referred to in paragraph (1);
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(B) an assessment of the cost-effectiveness and
operational and training readiness resulting from the
training pilot;
(C) any recommendations for future procurement or
contracting activity related to training initiatives
similar to the training pilot; and
(D) the course of action proposed by the Secretary
relating to any such transformation.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
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; Reports
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
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, 2026, as follows:
(1) The Army, 454,000.
(2) The Navy, 344,600.
(3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
(4) The Air Force, 321,500.
(5) The Space Force, 10,400.
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,
2026, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 328,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 57,500.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 33,600.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 106,300.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,500.
(7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 8,500.
(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
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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 of any reserve component are released from active
duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for such fiscal
year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component shall be
increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such
units and by the total number of such individual members.
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, 2026,
the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty
or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the
purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or
training the reserve components:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
(2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 10,409.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,982.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,218.
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 2026 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,
21,294.
(2) For the Army Reserve, 6,258.
(3) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 10,405.
(4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,455.
(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 2026, 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:
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(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; Reports
SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 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.
(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 2026.
SEC. 422. STREAMLINING OF TOTAL FORCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Repeal of Annual Report on Military Technicians.--Section 115a
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).
(b) Incorporation of Annual Civilian Personnel Management Report
Into Annual Defense Manpower Profile Report.--
(1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection (d):
``(d)(1) The Secretary shall include in each report under subsection
(a) a detailed discussion of the management of the civilian workforce of
the Department of Defense. The discussion shall include the matter
specified in paragraph (2) for the civilian workforce of--
``(A) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
``(B) the Defense Agencies;
``(C) the Department of Defense Field Activities; and
``(D) the military departments.''.
(2) Transfer.--Paragraph (2) of section 129(c) of such
title--
(A) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A)--
(i) by striking ``Each report under paragraph
(1) shall contain'' and inserting ``The matter to
be included in each discussion under paragraph
(1)''; and
(ii) by striking ``under the jurisdiction of
the official submitting the report,'' and
inserting ``of each element of the Department of
Defense named in such paragraph, is''; and
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(B) <<NOTE: 10 USC 129.>> is transferred to section
115a and inserted at the end of subsection (d) of such
section, as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3) Conforming repeal of requirement for separate annual
civilian personnel management report.--Section 129 of such title
is amended by striking subsection (c).
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Space Force general officer management.
Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the Air
Force to the Space Force.
Sec. 503. Notification of removal of officers from selection board
reports and promotion lists.
Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
for education required for appointment.
Sec. 505. Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for
reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for
general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and
O-8.
Sec. 506. Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 507. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
successive selection boards for boards to consider officers
for promotion to major general or rear admiral.
Sec. 508. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army National
Guard and Air Force National Guard.
Sec. 512. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to a
State disaster.
Sec. 513. Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of
National Guard to perform homeland defense activities.
Sec. 514. Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and
response training.
Sec. 515. Study and report on members of the reserve components:
consideration of amount of time of service in activation;
authority to waive limitation on release from active duty.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
Sec. 521. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
expansion.
Sec. 522. Women's initiative teams.
Sec. 523. Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 524. Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability
Evaluation System reviews.
Sec. 525. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions.
Sec. 526. Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent
change of station.
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
Sec. 531. Recruiter access to secondary schools.
Sec. 532. Alternative service in areas of national interest by
individuals denied enlistment.
Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 534. Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose
score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a
prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 535. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
Subtitle E--Member Training
Sec. 541. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor
qualifications.
Sec. 542. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
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Sec. 543. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.
Sec. 544. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready, Relevant
Learning initiative of the Navy.
Sec. 545. Mandatory training on government ethics and national security
law.
Sec. 546. Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps instructors.
Sec. 547. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for performance training and proficiency
assessment.
Sec. 548. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
Sec. 549. Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training Center.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility
detail as a student at a law school.
Sec. 552. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
regarding professional military education.
Sec. 553. Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for
professional military education.
Sec. 554. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Studies.
Sec. 555. Military service academy nominations.
Sec. 556. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
midshipmen.
Sec. 557. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
Representatives to the Boards of Visitors of Service
Academies.
Sec. 558. Director of Admissions of the United States Naval Academy.
Sec. 559. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
Force Institute of Technology.
Sec. 559A. Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or
activities at the military service academies that are
designated for women or girls.
Sec. 559B. Organization of Army War College.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Qualifications for judge advocates.
Sec. 562. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
Sec. 563. Analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful
broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 564. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance.
Sec. 565. Notification of military sex offenders at military
installations.
Sec. 566. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 567. Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive
article for child pornography-related offenses under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program;
reports.
Sec. 572. Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition Assistance
Program.
Sec. 573. Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals
retiring or separating from the Armed Forces.
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
Sec. 581. Notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a
military child development center.
Sec. 582. Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross employees
in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 583. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
reserve components.
Sec. 584. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for
students of Defense Dependent Schools.
Sec. 585. Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and
military child development centers.
Sec. 586. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.
Sec. 587. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
care.
Sec. 588. Assistance for deployment-related support of members of the
Armed Forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Sec. 589. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian personnel.
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Sec. 589A. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs.
Sec. 589B. Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices
in Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
Sec. 589V. Management of special education in schools operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 589D. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams
for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sec. 592. Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-
service cross to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for acts of valor in
Vietnam.
Sec. 593. Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements.
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
SEC. 501. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> SPACE FORCE GENERAL OFFICER
MANAGEMENT.
(a) Distribution of Commissioned Officers on Active Service in
General Officer Grades.--Section 525 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or the Space Force officer list'' after
``officer on the active duty list''; and
(B) in paragraph (5)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``officers in the grade of general'' and inserting
``officers on sustained duty orders in the grade
of general'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``officers in a grade above'' and inserting
``officers on sustained duty orders in a grade
above''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``officers in the grade'' and inserting ``officers
on sustained duty orders in the grade''; and
(2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3) The limitations of this section do not apply to a Space Force
general officer serving in a Space Force active status but not on
sustained duty orders, and who is on active service for a period in
excess of 365 days but not to exceed three years. Unless authorized by
the Secretary of Defense, the number of Space Force general officers
covered by this subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment
for purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed
two. <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>> Not later than 30 days after
authorizing more than two Space Force general officers covered by this
subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the notification
required in accordance with paragraph (2).''.
(b) Authorized Strength of Space Force General Officers on Active
Service.--Section 526 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and of
the Space Force'' after ``Components'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or of the Space
Force'' after ``a reserve component'';
(C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
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``(D) The Secretary of the Air Force may authorize not more
than two of the general officers authorized to serve in the
Space Force under section 20110 of this title to serve on active
service for a period of at least 180 days and not longer than
365 days.''; and
(D) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``, or a Space
Force general officer in a Space Force active status not
on sustained duty,'' after ``a reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``officer; or''
and inserting ``officer;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) a Space Force officer in the grade of brigadier
general or above who is pending transition off of sustained duty
orders, but only during the 60-day period preceding the end date
of such orders.''.
(c) Strength in Grade: Space Force General Officers in a Space Force
Active Status Not on Sustained Duty.--Chapter 2003 of such title
is <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20101.>> amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 20110. <<NOTE: 10 USC 20110.>> Strength in grade: Space
Force general officers in a Space Force active
status, not on sustained duty
``(a) Authorized Strength.--The authorized strength of general
officers in the Space Force serving in a Space Force active status but
not on sustained duty is five.
``(b) Exclusions.--The following Space Force general officers shall
not be counted for purposes of this section:
``(1) Those counted under section 526 of this title.
``(2) Those serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes
of chapter 38 of this title, except that the number of officers
who may be excluded under this paragraph may not exceed two.
``(c) Permanent Grade.--A Space Force general officer may not be
reduced in permanent grade because of a reduction in the number
authorized under subsection (a).
``(d) Temporary Exclusion.--The limitations of subsection (a) do not
apply to an officer released from a joint duty assignment or other non-
joint active service assignment, but only during the 60-day period
beginning on the date the officer departs the joint duty or other active
service assignment. The Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary
of the Air Force to extend the 60-day period by an additional 120 days,
except that not more than three Space Force officers may be covered by
an extension under this subsection at the same time.''.
SEC. 502. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FROM
THE AIR FORCE TO THE SPACE FORCE.
Section 526(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``171'' and inserting
``168''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``21'' and inserting
``24''.
SEC. 503. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL OF
OFFICERS FROM SELECTION BOARD REPORTS AND
PROMOTION LISTS.
(a) Regular Components.--
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(1) Selection board reports.--Section 618(d) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional
defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the
report of a selection board by the President or the Secretary or Deputy
Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or paragraph (2), respectively,
for any reason other than misconduct--
``(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an officer is
removed; and
``(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a promotion list
with respect to such report pursuant to section 624(c) of this
title.''.
(2) <<NOTE: President.>> Promotion lists.--Section 629(a)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following: ``The President shall notify the congressional
defense committees not later than 30 days after removing the
name of an officer from such list for any reason other than
misconduct.''.
(b) Reserve Components.--Section 14111(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional
defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the
report of a selection board by the President or the Secretary or Deputy
Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or paragraph (2), respectively,
for any reason other than misconduct--
``(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an officer is
removed; and
``(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a promotion list
with respect to such report pursuant to section 12203 of this
title.''.
SEC. 504. CHAPLAINS: CAREER FLEXIBILITY; DETAIL AS STUDENTS AT
SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR
APPOINTMENT.
(a) Career Flexibility for Chaplains.--Subsection (a) of section 710
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1), if the Secretary of a
military department carries out a program under paragraph (1), such
Secretary shall, pursuant to this section, inactivate a member who
completes a detail under section 2004c of this title upon the completion
of such detail for such period of time as the Secretary determines
appropriate so such member may perform religious ministry that meets
professional requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the military
department concerned.''.
(b) Detail as Students at Schools for Education Required for
Appointment as a Chaplain.--Chapter 101 of title 10, United States
Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2001.>> is amended by inserting after
section 2004b the following new section 2004c:
``Sec. 2004c. <<NOTE: Regulations. 10 USC 2004c.>> Detail as
students at schools for education required for
appointment as a chaplain: commissioned
officers; certain enlisted members
``(a) Detail Authorized.--(1) The Secretary of each military
department may detail commissioned officers and enlisted members
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of the armed forces as students at accredited colleges, universities,
and schools of theology, located in the United States, for a period of
training leading to a graduate degree that meets the educational
requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the armed forces.
``(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.
``(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).
``(b) Eligibility for Detail.--To be eligible for detail under
subsection (a), an officer or enlisted member must be a citizen of the
United States and must--
``(1)(A) 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 as of the time the training is to
begin; or
``(B) 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 E-5 or above as of the time the training
is to begin;
``(2) in the case of an enlisted member, meet all
requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned
officer in the armed forces; and
``(3) sign an agreement that unless sooner separated the
officer or enlisted member will--
``(A) complete the educational course of chaplaincy
training; and
``(B) if the Secretary of the military department
concerned carries out a program under section 710 of
this title--
``(i) agree to be inactivated for a period of
time under subsection (a)(2) of such section upon
completion of a detail under this section; and
``(ii) accept transfer or detail as a chaplain
in the military department concerned upon
completion of the period described in clause (i).
``(c) Limitation on Service Credit.--Notwithstanding section 533 of
this title, a commissioned officer of the armed forces who completes a
detail under this section may not be credited with more than four years
of constructive service under such section 533 upon original appointment
to the armed forces as a chaplain.
``(d) Service Obligation.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the
agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection (b) shall
provide that the officer or enlisted member shall serve on active duty
for two years for each year or part thereof of chaplaincy training
completed under subsection (a), except that such agreement may not
require more than a total of six years of service on active duty.
``(2) The agreement of an officer or enlisted member under
subsection (b) may authorize the officer or enlisted member to serve a
portion of a service obligation on active duty and to complete
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the service obligation that remains upon separation from active duty in
the Selected Reserve, in which case the officer or enlisted member shall
serve three years in the Selected Reserve for each year or part thereof
of the chaplaincy training of such officer or enlisted member under
subsection (a) for any service obligation that was not completed before
separation from active duty, except that such agreement may not require
more than a total of nine years of service in the Selected Reserve.
``(e) Selection of Officers and Enlisted Members for Detail.--The
Secretary of the military department concerned shall select officers and
enlisted members for detail for chaplaincy training under subsection
(a)--
``(1) on a competitive basis;
``(2) without regard to the duration of ordination or
seminary requirements for the chaplaincy training in which an
officer or enlisted member seeks to enroll; and
``(3) based on the needs of the armed forces under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
``(f) Relation of Service Obligations to Other Service
Obligations.--Any service obligation incurred by an officer or enlisted
member under an agreement entered into under subsection (b) shall be in
addition to any service obligation incurred by such officer or enlisted
member under any other provision of law or agreement, except that the
total service obligation under this section and any other provision of
law or agreement shall not exceed nine years.
``(g) Expenses.--Expenses incident to the detail of officers and
enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any funds
appropriated for the military department concerned.
``(h) Failure to Complete Program.--An officer or enlisted member
who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to which detailed
under subsection (a) for deficiency in conduct or studies, or for other
reasons, may be required to--
``(1) perform active duty in an appropriate military
capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation imposed
by regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, except that
in no case shall an officer or enlisted member be required to
serve on active duty for any period in excess of one year for
each year or part thereof he participated in the program; or
``(2) repay the expenses incident to the detail of such
officer or enlisted member and paid under subsection (f).
``(i) Limitation on Details.--No agreement detailing an officer or
enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy school may be
entered into during any period in which the President is authorized by
law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily. Nothing in
this subsection shall affect any agreement entered into during any
period when the President is not authorized by law to so induct persons
into the armed forces.
``(j) Reports.--Not later than March 31, 2027, and annually
thereafter for 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 the detail of commissioned officers and
enlisted members of the armed forces under this section during the
preceding fiscal year, including--
``(1) the number of members of the armed forces detailed
under this section, disagreggated by military department and
religious faith of the members;
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``(2) the number of members of the armed forces who
completed a detail under this section, disaggregated by military
department and religious faith of the members;
``(3) the number of members of the armed forces who have
completed a detail under this section and been appointed as a
chaplain in the armed forces, disaggregated by military
department and religious faith of the members;
``(4) the length of detail and total cost of participation,
including pay, benefits, and educational expenses, for each
member of the armed forces detailed under this section;
``(5) a description of any barriers to participation in
details under this section by religious faiths with lengthier or
nontraditional formation requirements and any efforts by the
Secretary to address any shortages of chaplains in the armed
forces for particular religious faiths; and
``(6) any recommendations of the Secretary for legislative
or administrative changes to improve the equity, effectiveness,
or fiscal management of the detail of members of the armed
forces under this section.''.
SEC. 505. <<NOTE: Time period. Applicability. 10 USC 1370 note.>>
TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FISCAL YEAR
PERCENTAGE LIMITATION FOR REDUCTION OR
WAIVER OF SERVICE-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT FOR
GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS TO BE RETIRED IN
PAY GRADES O-7 AND O-8.
During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act
and ending on September 30, 2027, subparagraph (C) of section 1370(b)(5)
of title 10, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting ``15
percent'' for ``10 percent''.
SEC. 506. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF JUDGE
ADVOCATES GENERAL.
(a) Army.--Section 7037 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before
the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days
after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the
Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason
for the removal.''.
(b) Navy.--Section 8088 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before
the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days
after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the
Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason
for the removal.''.
(c) Air Force.--Section 9037 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before
the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days
after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the
Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason
for the removal.''.
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SEC. 507. <<NOTE: Regulations. Time period. 10 USC 612 note.>>
AUTHORITY TO WAIVE PROHIBITION ON OFFICERS
SERVING ON SUCCESSIVE SELECTION BOARDS FOR
BOARDS TO CONSIDER OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION
TO MAJOR GENERAL OR REAR ADMIRAL.
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of a military department may, during the three-year period
following the date of the enactment of this Act, waive the limitation in
section 612(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, in the case of a
selection board that will consider officers for recommendation for
promotion to the grade of major general or rear admiral if the Secretary
of the military department determines that qualified officers on the
active-duty list or Space Force officer list or otherwise authorized to
serve on the board are not available in sufficient number to comprise
that selection board.
SEC. 508. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 501.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF BLAST
SAFETY OFFICER POSITIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than September
30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall establish blast safety officer
positions in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
(b) Duties.--Duties of a blast safety officer shall include the
following, in accordance with standards established pursuant to 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):
(1) Overseeing the blast overpressure assessment and risk
management program for members of the Armed Forces where
activities present a potential blast overpressure exposure,
including monitoring exposures, ensuring adherence to
established risk management practices, and elevating risk
decisions to commanders to ensure risks are appropriately
managed and exposures are minimized.
(2) Ensuring that members of the Armed Forces with potential
blast overpressure exposure receive training and education on
associated health risks and mitigation protocols (including
minimum safe distances).
(3) Overseeing the application of exposure controls,
including personal protective equipment and engineering
controls, and ensuring wearable sensors are employed for such
members, with exposure data documented in the Defense
Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System.
(4) Coordinating with occupational and environmental health
professionals to ensure that blast exposed members receive
appropriate medical surveillance follow-up, with results
documented, reported, and integrated into existing Department of
Defense occupational and environmental health processes and
systems.
(5) Maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs in the
Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System
to inform long-term risk management and medical surveillance.
(6) Coordinating with range safety officers and personnel to
integrate blast overpressure risk management into range safety
programs, including range design, operation, and modification.
(c) Assignments.--The Secretary of a military department concerned
shall assign a blast safety officer to each component of an Armed Force
where blast overpressure hazards are reasonably
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anticipated and in such a manner so as to ensure coverage across
operational environments.
(d) Training; Certification.--A blast safety officer shall receive
training and maintain a certification in blast safety.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
SEC. 511. ACTIVE AND INACTIVE TRANSFERS OF OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR FORCE NATIONAL
GUARD.
Section 303 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:
``(d)(1) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> Under regulations prescribed by the
Secretary of the Army--
``(A) an officer of the Army National Guard who fills a
vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Army National
Guard may be transferred from the active Army National Guard to
the inactive Army National Guard; and
``(B) an officer of the Army National Guard transferred to
the inactive Army National Guard pursuant to subparagraph (A)
may be transferred from the inactive Army National Guard to the
active Army National Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally
recognized unit.
``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air
Force--
``(A) an officer of the Air National Guard who fills a
vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Air National Guard
may be transferred from the active Air National Guard to the
inactive Air National Guard; and
``(B) an officer of the Air National Guard transferred to
the inactive Air National Guard pursuant to subparagraph (A) may
be transferred from the inactive Air National Guard to the
active Air National Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally
recognized unit.''.
SEC. 512. NATIONAL GUARD: ACTIVE GUARD AND RESERVE DUTY IN
RESPONSE TO A STATE DISASTER.
(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 32, <<NOTE: 32 USC prec. 301.>>
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 328 the
following new section:
``Sec. 328a. <<NOTE: 32 USC 328a.>> Active Guard and Reserve
duty: State disaster response duty
``(a) Authority.--The chief executive of a State who has declared an
emergency in such State due to a disaster, may, with the consent of the
Secretary of Defense, order a member of the National Guard of such
State, who is performing Active Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to
section 328 of this title, to perform duties in response to, or in
preparation for, such disaster. Duty performed under this section shall
be referred to as `State disaster response duty'.
``(b) Requirements.--State disaster response duty performed pursuant
to this section--
``(1) shall be on a reimbursable basis, in accordance with
subsection (c);
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``(2) may be performed to the extent that the performance of
such duty does not interfere with the performance of the
member's primary Active Guard and Reserve duties of organizing,
administering, recruiting, instructing, and training the reserve
components; and
``(3) <<NOTE: Time periods. Extension. Determinations.>>
shall not exceed a total of 14 days per member per calendar
year, except that the Secretary of Defense may, if the chief
executive so requests before the end of the 14th such day,
authorize an extension of the duration of such duty, not to
exceed an additional--
``(A) 7 days, if the Secretary determines that such
extension is appropriate; and
``(B) 46 days if the Secretary determines that such
duty is in support of the response to a catastrophic
incident, as that term is defined in section 501 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).
``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary of the military department
concerned shall charge a State for the fully burdened costs of manpower
for each day of State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this
section.
``(2) Such charges shall be paid from the funds of the State of the
requesting chief executive or from any other non-Federal funds.
``(3) Any amounts received by a Secretary of a military department
under this section shall be credited, at the discretion of the Secretary
of Defense, to--
``(A) the appropriation, fund, or account used to pay such
costs; or
``(B) an appropriation, fund, or account available for the
purposes for which such costs were incurred.
``(4) <<NOTE: Time period.>> If the State of the requesting chief
executive is more than 90 days in arrears in reimbursing the Secretary
of the military department concerned for State disaster response duty
performed pursuant to this section, such duty may not be performed--
``(A) unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense; and
``(B) after the requesting chief executive obligates funds
for the amount in arrears.
``(d) Limitation of Liability.--While performing State disaster
response duty under this section, a member of the National Guard is not
an instrumentality of the United States with respect to any act or
omission in carrying out such duty. The United States shall not be
responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of a member
of the National Guard under this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Active Guard and Reserve duty' has the
meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.
``(2) The term `State' has the meaning given such term in
section 901 of this title.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 32 USC 328a note.>> Regulations.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall prescribe regulations under section 328a of such title,
as added by subsection (a).
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SEC. 513. REPORT ON EFFECT OF EQUIPMENT SHORTFALLS ON ABILITY OF
NATIONAL GUARD TO PERFORM HOMELAND DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES.
Section 908(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) A description of the effect of any equipment shortfall
on the ability of the National Guard of a State to perform a
homeland defense activity.''.
SEC. 514. REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND
RESPONSE TRAINING.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
and not later than March 30 of each year thereafter through March 30,
2031, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, 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 identifying the
number of members of the National Guard who received sexual assault
prevention and response training in the calendar year preceding the date
of the report, disaggregated by State.
SEC. 515. STUDY AND REPORT ON MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS:
CONSIDERATION OF AMOUNT OF TIME OF SERVICE
IN ACTIVATION; AUTHORITY TO WAIVE
LIMITATION ON RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the
recommendations of the Secretary regarding--
(1) consideration of the amount of time in service or on
active duty of a member of a reserve component in making a
determination to order the member to active duty; and
(2) the ability of a member of a reserve component to waive
the limitation on release from active duty under section
12686(b) of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall address the
following:
(1) In evaluating the suitability of a member of a reserve
component to be ordered to active duty, whether to consider the
amount of time of service--
(A) in the Armed Forces of such member;
(B) on active duty of such member; and
(C) on active duty by such member that would result
in such member becoming eligible for retired pay or
retainer pay under a purely military retirement system
(other than the retirement system under chapter 1223 of
such title).
(2) Whether to change the applicability of the waiver under
section 12686(b) of such title from an order to active duty that
specifies a period of less than 180 days to an order to active
duty that specifies a period of less than 365 days.
(c) Use of Information.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
concerned may provide, to a person performing an evaluation described in
subsection (b)(1), information on the relevant experience of a member,
including the amount of time a member has performed duties relevant to
the duty for which such member is being evaluated.
(d) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
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the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the results
of the study under this section.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
SEC. 521. INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD: CODIFICATION;
EXPANSION.
(a) Expansion.--Chapter 50 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 991.>>
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 996. <<NOTE: 10 USC 996.>> Individual Longitudinal
Exposure Record
``(a) <<NOTE: Data system.>> Establishment.--The Secretary of
Defense shall maintain a data system that is a central web portal for
exposure-related data that compiles, collates, presents, and provides
available occupational and environmental exposure information to support
the needs of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Such data system shall be referred to as the `Individual
Longitudinal Exposure Record'.
``(b) Elements.--The Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
includes the following elements:
``(1) Service records of members of the armed forces.
``(2) All data available to the Secretary regarding how,
where, and when members of the armed forces have been exposed to
various occupational or environmental hazards.
``(3) Medical records of members relating to exposures
described in paragraph (2), including diagnoses, treatment
plans, and laboratory data.
``(c) Service Records.--If a member is a member described in
paragraph (2) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall include the data
described in such paragraph in the service record of such member.
``(d) Data Sharing.--The Secretary shall provide access to
information in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to the
following:
``(1) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency, for use by
health care providers, epidemiologists, and researchers of the
Department of Defense.
``(3) The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, for use by health care providers,
epidemiologists, and researchers of such department.
``(4) The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, for use by personnel of such department
regarding compensation and benefits for service-connected
disabilities or death.
``(e) Annual Briefing.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit,
to the committees specified in paragraph (2), an annual briefing
regarding the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, including an
explanation of how the Secretary intends to include in the Individual
Longitudinal Exposure Record data described in subsection (b)(2) in
cases where part or all of such data is classified.
``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are the following:
``(A) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
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``(B) The Committee on Armed Services of House of
Representatives.
``(C) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
``(D) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1171(b)(2) of title 38, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(2) The term `Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record'
means the data system maintained under section 996 of title
10.''.
SEC. 522. WOMEN'S INITIATIVE TEAMS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 50 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
991.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 997. <<NOTE: 10 USC 997.>> Establishment of women's
initiative teams
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary concerned shall establish a
women's initiative team in each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force to identify and address barriers, if any, to the
service, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in those armed
forces.
``(b) Duties.--Each women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) identify and address issues, if any, that hinder
service by women in the armed force in which such team is
established;
``(2) support the recruitment and retention of women in such
armed force;
``(3) recommend policy changes that support the needs of
women members of such armed force; and
``(4) foster a sense of community.
``(c) Composition.--Each women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall be composed of members of the armed force in which
such team is established of a variety of ranks, backgrounds, and
occupational specialities.
``(d) Collaboration.--A women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall work collaboratively with the leadership of the
armed force in which such team is established and other stakeholders to
carry out the duties described in subsection (b).''.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the
date that is five years after such date, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
activities and progress of each women's initiative team established
under section 996 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a). Each report shall include the following:
(1) A description of the structure, membership, and
organizational alignment of each women's initiative team.
(2) A summary of key activities and initiatives undertaken
by each team.
(3) An assessment of the impact of such activities on
improving conditions for women, including measurable outcomes
where available.
(4) Recommendations for legislative or policy changes to
further support the success of the teams.
SEC. 523. HONORARY PROMOTIONS ON THE INITIATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
Section 1563a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
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(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary may make an
honorary promotion (whether or not posthumous) of
a former'' and inserting ``the Secretary of a
military department may make an honorary
promotion, including a posthumous honorary
promotion, of a former''; and
(ii) by striking ``if the Secretary determines
that the promotion is merited''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) The honorary grade to which a member described in paragraph
(1) is promoted shall be commensurate with such member's contributions
to the armed forces or the national defense.
``(3) The Secretary of a military department is not authorized to
make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1) solely on the basis that
a member described in paragraph (1) was recommended for such promotion
prior to separating from the armed forces.
``(4)(A) The Secretary of a military department is only authorized
to make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1) upon receipt of a
favorable recommendation by a board of at least three independent
officers convened specifically for the purpose of reviewing the proposed
honorary promotion.
``(B) For purposes of this paragraph, an officer is an independent
officer if--
``(i) the officer has no relationship with the former member
or retired member of the armed forces whose proposed honorary
promotion is the subject of review by the board on which such
officer will serve under this paragraph; and
``(ii) the officer has no personal interest in the proposed
honorary promotion.'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting ``The Secretary of a military department''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by striking `` the Secretary'' and
inserting ``the Secretary of the military department
concerned''.
SEC. 524. ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DISCRETION FOR
DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM REVIEWS.
(a) Secretarial Discretion and Statements of Contention for Appeals
to Physical Evaluation Board Determinations of Fitness for Duty.--
Section 524 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and
(2) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
``The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement
of contention as part of the appeal submission.''.
(b) Statements of Contention for Physical Evaluation Boards.--
Section 1214 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``if he demands it.'' and inserting ``if the member demands it. The
Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention
as part of the demand.''.
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SEC. 525. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY
PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
Section 529C of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 501) is amended, in subsection (a), by
striking ``or a promotion'' and inserting ``, promotion, or command
selection''.
SEC. 526. REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 31, 2028, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the adequacy of
reimbursements for expenses incurred by members of the Armed Forces
undergoing a permanent change of station.
(b) Survey Requirements.--In preparing the report required under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) conduct a comprehensive survey of not fewer than 10,000
members of the Armed Forces who complete a permanent change of
station during fiscal year 2026 or 2027 that--
(A) collects detailed information on actual expenses
incurred, both reimbursed and unreimbursed;
(B) includes options for members to upload receipts
and documentation electronically, provided that such
uploads are supplemental and optional;
(C) is designed to ensure statistical validity;
(D) achieves response rates sufficient to ensure
representative samples from each military department and
pay grade category; and
(E) includes questions regarding financial stress,
debt incurrence, and impact on military retention
decisions;
(2) conduct follow-up surveys with a subset of respondents
to gather additional detail on specific cost categories;
(3) survey military spouses separately regarding employment-
related costs and career impacts of permanent changes of
station; and
(4) consult with military relief societies regarding
financial assistance patterns and trends relating to permanent
changes of station.
(c) Elements.--
(1) Analysis of reimbursement categories.--
(A) Analysis.--For each of the categories described
in subparagraph (B), the report required by subsection
(a) shall include--
(i) an identification of all expenses intended
to be covered;
(ii) an identification of related expenses
that are not covered;
(iii) the average actual costs incurred by
members of the Armed Forces for both covered and
uncovered expenses, based on survey data from not
fewer than 10,000 permanent changes of station
conducted during fiscal years 2025 and 2026,
accounting for peak and non-peak cycles;
(iv) a comparison of actual costs to
reimbursement amounts;
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(v) a justification for the inclusion or
exclusion of specific expenses; and
(vi) recommendations for modifications to
coverage or reimbursement rates.
(B) Categories.--The categories described in this
subparagraph are as follows:
(i) Dislocation allowance.
(ii) Temporary lodging expense and temporary
lodging allowance.
(iii) Per diem allowances.
(iv) Monetary allowance in lieu of
transportation.
(v) Personally procured move reimbursements.
(vi) Household goods shipment and storage
entitlements.
(vii) Dependent travel allowances.
(viii) Pet transportation reimbursement.
(ix) Any other allowances or reimbursements
related to permanent changes of station.
(2) Uncovered expense analysis.--The report required under
subsection (a) shall include an examination of expenses commonly
incurred but not reimbursed, including--
(A) security deposits and advance rent payments;
(B) utility and telecommunication connection and
disconnection fees;
(C) contract termination penalties;
(D) State vehicle registration and driver's license
fees;
(E) pet transportation costs;
(F) temporary storage beyond authorized limits;
(G) childcare registration for dependents; and
(H) replacement of household items damaged or
unsuitable for new location.
(3) Financial impact assessment.--The report required under
subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the financial impact
of permanent changes of station on members of the Armed Forces,
including--
(A) average out-of-pocket expenses by pay grade;
(B) percentage of members incurring debt due to
expenses related to a permanent change of station;
(C) impact on the emergency savings of members of
the Armed Forces; and
(D) utilization rates of military relief society
assistance for financial hardship relating to permanent
changes of station.
(4) Methodology for future adjustments.--The report required
under subsection (a) shall include recommendations for
establishing an annual review and adjustment process for
reimbursements for costs relating to a permanent change of
station that accounts for--
(A) inflation and cost-of-living changes;
(B) regional variations in moving costs, including
those related to status of forces agreements, currency
fluctuation, local housing markets, and pet importation
or quarantine requirements;
(C) changes in typical household composition and
needs; and
(D) emerging categories of relocation expenses.
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(d) Disaggregation Requirements.--The report required by subsection
(a) shall include all data disaggregated by--
(1) permanent changes of station within the continental
United States;
(2) permanent changes of station from the continental United
States to locations outside the continental United States;
(3) permanent changes of station from locations outside the
continental United States to the continental United States;
(4) permanent changes of station between locations outside
the continental United States;
(5) pay grade of the members undergoing a permanent change
of station;
(6) family status of the member;
(7) distance between the permanent station from which the
member is transferring to the permanent station to which the
member is transferring;
(8) duty status of the member;
(9) whether the member participates in the Exceptional
Family Member Program; and
(10) origin and destination installation.
(e) Data Integration.--The report shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, incorporate and reconcile data from existing systems of the
Department of Defense.
(f) Data Privacy and Custody.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
all data collected to carry out this section remains under the
custody and control of the Department of Defense.
(2) Use of contractors.--The Secretary shall prohibit any
contractor supporting implementation of this section from use of
data collected to carry out this section other than for purposes
of this section, including with respect to use in artificial
intelligence model training, commercial applications, or other
derivative purposes.
(g) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Interim Briefing.--Not later than March 31,
2027, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim
briefing on preliminary findings and anticipated recommendations of the
report required under subsection (a).
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
SEC. 531. RECRUITER ACCESS TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking clauses (i) through (iii) and inserting the following new
clauses:
``(i) shall provide to a military recruiter, for the purpose
of recruiting students who are at least 17 years old, access--
``(I) to the campus of a secondary school under the
jurisdiction of such local educational agency; and
``(II) that is equivalent to access provided to such
campus to a prospective employer of such students, an
institution of higher education, or another recruiter;
``(ii) shall, upon the request of a military recruiter for
the purpose described in clause (i), provide access to at least
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one in-person recruitment event (such as a career fair) per
academic year; and
``(iii) shall, upon the request of a military recruiter for
the purpose described in clause (i), provide, not later than 30
days after receiving such request, access to secondary school
student names, addresses, electronic mail addresses (which shall
be the electronic mail addresses provided by the school, if
available), and telephone and mobile phone listings,
notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of section 444 of the General
Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).''.
SEC. 532. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL INTEREST BY
INDIVIDUALS DENIED ENLISTMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Alternative Service in Areas of National Interest.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide to an
individual described in paragraph (2) information about opportunities to
work in areas of national interest to the United States.
``(2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who
seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but is denied enlistment.
``(3) In carrying out the program required by paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall--
``(A) identify job opportunities in the defense industrial
base, cybersecurity or intelligence support, research and
development in defense technologies, national emergency and
disaster preparedness, or any other non-military field the
Secretary considers in the national interests of the United
States;
``(B) provide available information about training or
certification programs to obtain the skills necessary for such a
job; and
``(C) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> seek to enter into agreements
with entities in the fields described in subparagraph (A).
``(4) <<NOTE: Reports.>> The Secretary of Defense shall annually
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report on the program required by this subsection.
Such report shall include, with respect to the year preceding the date
of the report, the following elements:
``(A) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
provided information described in paragraph (3)(A).
``(B) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
provided information described in paragraph (3)(B).
``(C) The number of agreements described in paragraph (3)(C)
into which the Secretary entered.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
regarding the implementation of subsection (c) of such section, as added
by subsection (a) of this section.
SEC. 533. MEDICAL ACCESSION STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
651.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
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``Sec. 658. <<NOTE: 10 USC 658.>> Medical accession standards for
members of the armed forces
``(a) Establishment of Standards.--(1) The Secretary of Defense
shall prescribe uniform medical accession standards for the appointment,
enlistment, or induction of individuals into the armed forces.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall make readily available and
understandable to applicants for military service the medical accession
standards established under paragraph (1), including an explanation of
the process for a review or waiver of a medical disqualification under
subsection (b).
``(b) Process for Review or Waiver of Medical Disqualifications.--
(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish a process for the review of
medical disqualifications of persons seeking to become a member of the
armed forces and for granting waivers of those medical
disqualifications. Determinations shall be based on all available
information regarding the medical condition and the operational needs of
the military service concerned.
``(2) The waiver process shall include criteria permitting waivers
when such action is in the interests of national security, defined as a
compelling governmental interest in accessing an individual whose
service would directly support the Department's warfighting
capabilities.
``(c) Reports.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives an annual report identifying--
``(A) the number of persons disqualified from service as a
member of the armed forces during the preceding calendar year
due to medical history;
``(B) the number and type of approvals granted under
subsection (b) during the preceding calendar year; and
``(C) any revisions to the medical accession standards
established under subsection (a) or the waiver process
established under subsection (b) since the preceding report.
``(2) In any fiscal year in which the accession of a person into the
Coast Guard is approved under the process established under subsection
(b), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report identifying
the information required under paragraph (1)(B) with respect to such
member.''.
SEC. 534. CLARIFYING THE CALCULATION OF ENLISTMENTS FOR PERSONS
WHOSE SCORE ON THE ARMED FORCES
QUALIFICATION TEST IS BELOW A PRESCRIBED
LEVEL FOR THE FUTURE SERVICEMEMBER
PREPARATORY COURSE.
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), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(4) Effect of course graduation.--The Secretary concerned
may exclude from the population to be considered for purposes of
determining the percentage limitations imposed by section 520(a)
of title 10, United States Code, any enlisted person who has
graduated from a future servicemember preparatory course
established pursuant to this section with a
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score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test that is at or above
the thirty-first percentile, provided that--
``(A) the Armed Forces Qualifications Test score
that is at or above the thirty-first percentile is
obtained within the same fiscal year in which the
individual was originally enlisted to serve on active
duty; and
``(B) such score is obtained during the period the
individual was originally enlisted to serve on active
duty, as determined by the Secretary concerned.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as
paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively;
(B) by inserting before paragraph (3), as
redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following new
paragraphs:
``(1) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons
who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the Armed Forces
Qualification Test upon original enlistment.
``(2) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons
who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the Armed Forces
Qualification Test following graduation from the preparatory
course or subsequent reclassification, as applicable.''; and
(C) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by
striking ``prepatory'' and inserting ``preparatory''.
SEC. 535. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION.
(a) Automatic Registration.--The Military Selective Service Act (50
U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3 (50 U.S.C. 3802)
and inserting the following new section 3:
``Sec. 3. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3802.>> (a)(1) Except as otherwise
provided in this title, every male citizen of the United States, and
every other male person residing in the United States, between the ages
of eighteen and twenty-six, shall be automatically registered under this
Act by the Director of the Selective Service System.
``(2) This section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted to
the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) for so long as such
alien continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United
States.
``(b) Regulations prescribed pursuant to this section (a) may
require--
``(1) a person subject to registration under this section to
provide, to the Director, information (including date of birth,
address, social security account number, phone number, and email
address) regarding such person;
``(2) a Federal entity to provide, to the Director,
information described in paragraph (1) that the Director
determines necessary to identify or register a person subject to
registration under this section; and
``(3) the Director to provide, to a person registered under
this section, written notification that--
``(A) such person has been so registered; and
``(B) if such person is not required to be so
registered, the procedure by which such person may
correct such registration.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The Military Selective
Service Act is further amended--
(1) in section 4 (50 U.S.C. 3803)--
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(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``required to register'' each
place it appears and inserting ``registered'';
(ii) by striking ``at the time fixed for his
registration,''; and
(iii) by striking ``who is required to
register'' and inserting ``registered'';
(B) in subsection (k)(2), in the matter following
subparagraph(B), by striking ``liable for registration''
and inserting ``registered'';
(2) in section 6(a) (50 U.S.C. 3806(a))--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``required to be'';
(ii) by striking ``subject to registration''
and inserting ``registered''; and
(iii) by striking ``liable for registration
and training'' and inserting ``registered and
liable for training'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``required to be''
each place it appears;
(3) in section 10(b)(3) (50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(3)) by striking
``registration,'';
(4) in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 3811)--
(A) in subsection (d)--
(i) by striking ``, neglecting, or refusing to
perform the duty of registering imposed by'' and
inserting ``registration under''; and
(ii) by striking ``, or within five years next
after the last day before such person does perform
his duty to register, whichever shall first
occur'';
(B) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary of Health and
Human Services'' and inserting ``Federal
agencies'';
(ii) by striking ``by a proclamation of the
President'' and inserting ``to be registered'';
(iii) by striking ``to present themselves for
and submit to registration under such section'';
and
(iv) by striking ``by the Secretary''; and
(C) by striking subsection (g) (50 U.S.C. 3811(g));
and
(5) in section 15(a) (50 U.S.C. 3813(a)), by striking ``upon
publication by the President of a proclamation or other public
notice fixing a time for any registration under section 3''.
(c) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3802 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments
made by this section shall take effect one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
Subtitle E--Member Training
SEC. 541. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR
QUALIFICATIONS.
Section 2031(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The Secretary concerned may not
require an officer or noncommissioned officer described in paragraph
(1)(B) to have completed more than 8 years of service as a member of the
armed
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forces as a condition for approval by the Secretary to serve as an
administrator or instructor in the program.''.
SEC. 542. NUMBER OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS UNITS.
(a) In General.--Section 2031(i) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``support not fewer than 3,400, and not more than
4,000, units'' and inserting ``support not fewer than 3,600, and not
more than 4,200, units''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2031 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2027.
(c) Repeal of Superseded Provision.--Section 545 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) <<NOTE: 10
USC 2031 note.>> is repealed.
SEC. 543. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING.
Chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
2001.>> is amended by inserting after section 2009 the following new
section:
``Sec. 2010. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2010.>> Requirements with respect to
motorcycle safety training
``The Secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all
beginner motorcycle safety training provided to members of the Armed
Forces meets the motorcycle safety training requirements for licensing
of the State in which the permanent station of the member receiving the
training is located.''.
SEC. 544. REPEAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE READY,
RELEVANT LEARNING INITIATIVE OF THE NAVY.
Section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.) is repealed.
SEC. 545. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2001.>> MANDATORY TRAINING ON
GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND NATIONAL SECURITY
LAW.
(a) Annual Training on Government Ethics and Standards of Conduct.--
(1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In general.--Beginning on the
date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of each military department shall ensure that
all members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such
Secretary are trained annually in government ethics and
standards of conduct.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Briefing.>> Implementation plan.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act
the Secretary of each military department shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the
implementation plan for carrying out the requirements of
paragraph (1), including--
(A) resources and personnel required to provide the
training required by paragraph (1);
(B) the curriculum for such training;
(C) the manner in which training will be provided
and the mode of the delivery of such training; and
(D) any other matter related to such training the
Secretary considers appropriate.
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(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Training on the Law of Armed Conflict
and Rules of Engagement.--The Secretary of each military department
shall ensure that all members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction
of such Secretary are trained during the 90-day period that ends on the
date of a mobilization or deployment on the following topics, as
applicable:
(1) The law of armed conflict.
(2) Rules of engagement.
(3) Defense support for civil authorities.
(4) Standing rules for the use of force.
(5) The Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces of
the United States as prescribed in Executive Order 10631 or any
successor Executive Order.
SEC. 546. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2031 note.>> TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO
PROVIDE BONUSES TO JUNIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTORS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may pay to a member or
former member of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary a one-time bonus of not more than $10,000 if the member or
former member--
(1) agrees to be an instructor for the Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps under section 2031(d) of title 10,
United States Code, in a position the Secretary concerned
determines is difficult to fill; and
(2) serves as such an instructor for not less than one
academic year.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter
until the termination date described in subsection (c), the Secretary of
Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on--
(1) the use of the authority provided by subsection (a); and
(2) the effectiveness of bonuses provided under subsection
(a) on increasing the number of instructors for the Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
(c) Termination.--The authority provided by subsection (a)
terminates on the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(d) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101
of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 547. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 8431.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
SPATIAL COMPUTING FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING
AND PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
shall develop and implement a pilot program to optimize the use of
generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for immersive
training and assessment.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) the development of content with respect to not less than
5 occupational specialties; and
(2) methods to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial
computing training methods in comparison to other training
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methods, particularly with respect to cost and time required to
achieve training goals.
(c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the
establishment of the program.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the
pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing
the results of the pilot program, including an analysis of the
effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for training and a description of any cost savings and
savings in time required to achieve training goals.
SEC. 548. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2101 note.>> LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO
REORGANIZE THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS'
TRAINING CORPS OF THE ARMY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing on Reorganization Plans.--Not
later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the plans of the Secretary of the Army
with respect to reorganization of the program or individual units of the
program. Such briefing shall include the following:
(1) The number of members of the program anticipated to be
affected by such a reorganization at each educational
institution.
(2) An identification of the requirements for members of the
program who are members of a unit that will close or whose
position within a unit will be eliminated to transfer to another
unit of the program.
(3) An identification of alternative pathways for members of
the program affected by a reorganization to be appointed as a
commissioned officer in the Armed Forces.
(b) Limitations.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Briefing prior to
reorganization.--The Secretary of the Army may not reorganize a
unit of the program of the Army until the date that is 90 days
after the date on which the Secretary, acting through the Army
Cadet Command, provides to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing with respect
to the reorganization of such unit that includes the following:
(A) Each position of such unit to be eliminated.
(B) A risk analysis regarding the impact of the
reorganization on Army officer accessions that justifies
such reorganization.
(C) Anticipated cost savings or expenses to the
United States.
(D) The number of members of the program affected by
the reorganization, including the number of members who
will have to travel to another educational institution
to participate in the program after the reorganization.
(E) Any change to a scholarship awarded under
section 2107 or 2107a of title 10, United States Code,
due to the reorganization.
(2) Completion of commissioning requirements by current
students.--The Secretary of the Army shall ensure that any
reorganization of a unit of the program of the Army allows a
member of the program receiving financial assistance under
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section 2107 or 2107a of title 10, United States Code, who is
affected by such reorganization to complete any requirements for
receiving a commission as an officer in the Army without the
member being required to transfer to another educational
institution.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``program'' and ``member of the program'' have
the meanings given such terms in section 2101 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``reorganize'', with respect to a unit of the
program, includes closing, restructuring, reclassifying,
merging, or realigning.
SEC. 549. <<NOTE: 32 USC 501 note.>> ACCREDITATION OF NATIONAL
GUARD MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING CENTER.
(a) Accreditation.--The Secretary of the Army may accredit the
National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (hereinafter, ``NGMTC''),
located at Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, as a U.S. Army
Training and Doctrine Command institution.
(b) Validation.--Upon accreditation, the Secretary may designate the
Small Arms Weapons Expert and Squad Designated Marksman programs of
instruction taught at NGMTC as Training Operations Management Activity
validated, National Guard-centric courses.
(c) Additional Skill Identifier.--The Secretary may award the Master
Marksman Training additional skill identifier to members of the Army
National Guard who successfully complete both programs specified in
subsection (b).
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determinations.>> Briefing.--Not later than
April 1, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a briefing regarding--
(1) the determination of the Secretary whether to use the
authorities under subsections (a) through (c);
(2) any progress of the Secretary in integrating such
programs into the Army Program Objective Memorandum; and
(3) the determination of the Secretary whether to establish
a Modified Table of Organization and Equipment requirement
associated with the additional skill identifier described in
subsection (c) to ensure enduring demand and sustainment.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to transfer operational control, administrative authority, or
ownership of the facility of the National Guard Marksmanship Training
Center from the Army National Guard to the Department of Defense, the
Department of the Army, or the National Guard Bureau.
Subtitle F--Member Education
SEC. 551. MODIFICATION TO MAXIMUM YEARS OF SERVICE FOR ELIGIBILITY
DETAIL AS A STUDENT AT A LAW SCHOOL.
(a) Modification.--Section 2004(b)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting
``with
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respect to whom the Secretary of a military department
is providing funding for educational expenses in
accordance with subsection (a)(2)''; and
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``eight years'' and
inserting ``10 years''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B) in the matter preceding clause (i),
by striking ``detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(2)'' and
inserting ``with respect to whom the Secretary of a military
department is not providing funding for educational expenses in
accordance with subsection (a)(3)''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2004(b)(3)(C) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and
inserting ``subsection (a)(2)''; and
(2) in clause (ii), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and
inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''.
SEC. 552. INCLUSION OF SPACE FORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN
DEFINITIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONAL
MILITARY EDUCATION.
(a) Senior and Intermediate Level Service Schools.--Section 2151(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Senior Level Education
Program.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
(b) Budget Requests for Professional Military Education.--Section
2162(d) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(9) The Space Force Senior Level Education Program.
``(10) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
SEC. 553. ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION IN DISTANCE EDUCATION OPTION
FOR PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.
Subsection (c)(1) of section 2154 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by section 555 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 138 Stat. 1896), is amended by inserting ``asynchronously and''
after ``course of instruction''.
SEC. 554. CENTER FOR STRATEGIC DETERRENCE AND WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION STUDIES.
(a) Establishment.--Section 2165(b) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended, in paragraph (4), by inserting ``(including a Center for
Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies)'' after
``The Institute for National Strategic Studies''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2165 note.>> Mission.--The mission of the Center
for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies
established under such paragraph shall be to--
(1) prepare national security leaders to address the
challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass
destruction through education, research, and outreach activities
throughout the Federal Government;
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(2) develop leaders with an understanding of strategic
deterrence and the implications of weapons of mass destruction;
(3) in accordance with guidance provided by the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, develop and provide appropriate
curricula, learning outcomes, and educational tools relating to
strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction for use at
institutions that provide joint professional military education;
(4) serve as the primary institution within the Department
of Defense for the study of strategic deterrence and weapons of
mass destruction education in joint professional military
education;
(5) design, develop, and implement studies and analyses to
enhance understanding of--
(A) strategic deterrence;
(B) the threat of weapons of mass destruction to the
security of the United States and globally; and
(C) responses to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate the
threat in accordance with Department and national
security policies and strategies; and
(6) provide expert support on strategic deterrence and
weapons of mass destruction issues to the Secretary of Defense
and other Federal Government leaders.
SEC. 555. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7442(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``9 ranked or unranked
alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked or unranked alternates''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8454 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 8451.>> in the section heading, by
striking ``number'' and inserting ``appointment; numbers,
territorial distribution''; and
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``9 ranked or unranked
alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked or unranked
alternates''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9442(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``9 ranked or unranked
alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked or unranked alternates''.
SEC. 556. MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION FOR CADETS AND
MIDSHIPMEN.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)
by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)
by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
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SEC. 557. MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARDS OF
VISITORS OF SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455(a)(8) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468(a)(8) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455(a)(8) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
SEC. 558. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL
ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 853 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
8451.>> United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8451a
the following new section:
``Sec. 8451b. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8451b.>> Director of admissions
``(a) <<NOTE: President.>> Establishment and Appointment.--There is
a director of admissions of the Naval Academy. The director of
admissions shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, and shall perform such duties as the
Superintendent of the Naval Academy may prescribe with the approval of
the Secretary of the Navy.
``(b) Grade.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person appointed as
director of admissions of the Naval Academy has the regular grade of
commander in the Navy or lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.
``(2) A person serving as director of admissions shall have the
regular grade of captain in the Navy or colonel in the Marine Corps upon
the earlier of--
``(A) the date on which such person completes six years of
service as the director of admissions; and
``(B) the date on which such person would have been promoted
had the person been selected for promotion from among officers
in the promotion zone.
``(c) Detail.--The President may detail any officer of the Navy or
the Marine Corps in a grade above lieutenant or captain, respectively,
to perform the duties of director of admissions without appointing the
officer as director of admissions. Such a detail does not affect the
position of the officer on the active-duty list.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 8451b note.>> Continuation of Service of Current
Director of Admissions.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 8451b
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this
section, the person serving as the director of admissions of the Naval
Academy on the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) may serve as the director of admissions of the Naval
Academy until the date on which--
(A) a director of admissions is appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, in accordance with subsection (a) of such
section 8451b; or
(B) the President details an officer to perform the
duties of the director of admissions in accordance with
subsection (c) of such section 8451b; and
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(2) has the regular grade described in subsection (b) of
such section 8451b.
SEC. 559. DETAIL OF MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE AS INSTRUCTORS AT
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9401.>> by striking the heading
and inserting the following new heading:
``Sec. 9414. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9414.>> United States Air Force
Institute of Technology: degree granting
authority; faculty, reimbursement and tuition;
acceptance of research grants'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Space Force Faculty.--(1) The Secretary shall detail members
of the Space Force as instructors at the United States Air Force
Institute of Technology to provide instruction in areas that support the
mission of the Space Force.
``(2) The number of members of the Space Force detailed by the
Secretary to the United States Air Force Institute of Technology as
instructors during an academic year shall be equal to or greater than
the product of--
``(A) the total number of members of the Space Force divided
by the total number of members of the Space Force and the Air
Force; and
``(B) the total number of instructors at the United States
Air Force Institute of Technology.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years 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 implementation of
subsection (e) of section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, as added
by subsection (a) of this section, including--
(1) an identification of the number, academic specialties,
and courses of instruction of the members of the Space Force
detailed as instructors at the United States Air Force Institute
of Technology; and
(2) an assessment of the contributions of those instructors
to Space Force objectives.
SEC. 559A. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7431 note.>> PROHIBITION ON
PARTICIPATION OF MALES IN ATHLETIC
PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES AT THE MILITARY
SERVICE ACADEMIES THAT ARE DESIGNATED
FOR WOMEN OR GIRLS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the
United States Air Force Academy do not permit a person enrolled at such
an Academy whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or
activity that is designated for women or girls.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the United States Military Academy, the United
States Naval Academy, or the United States Air Force Academy from
permitting males to train or practice with an athletic program or
activity that is designated for women or girls so long as no female is
deprived of a roster spot on a team or sport,
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opportunity to participate in a practice or competition, scholarship,
admission to an educational institution, or any other benefit that
accompanies participating in the athletic program or activity.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``athletic programs and activities'' includes
all programs or activities that are provided conditional upon
participation with any athletic team; and
(2) the term ``sex'' means a person's reproductive biology
and genetics at birth.
SEC. 559B. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7421 note.>> ORGANIZATION OF ARMY WAR
COLLEGE.
The Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) incorporate the Army War College into the Army
University; and
(2) direct the head of the Army War College to report to the
head of the Army University.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
SEC. 561. QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES.
(a) In General.--Section 806 of title 10, United States Code
(article 6 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as
subsections (b) through (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before subsection (b), as redesignated by
paragraph (1), the following new subsection:
``(a)(1) A member of the armed forces may only serve as a judge
advocate if such member--
``(A) is admitted to the practice of law before the highest
court of a State, territory, commonwealth, or the District of
Columbia;
``(B) maintains a license status that provides current
eligibility to actively practice law before such court;
``(C) is subject to the disciplinary review process of the
jurisdiction in which such member maintains such a license
status; and
``(D) is in compliance with any other requirements of such
jurisdiction to remain eligible to practice law in such
jurisdiction.
``(2) The Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Coast Guard and the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine
Corps may suspend the authority of a judge advocate of the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps, respectively, to perform legal
duties if such judge advocate becomes noncompliant with the requirements
of paragraph (1). A member of the armed forces who is suspended or
disbarred from the practice of law within a jurisdiction may not perform
legal duties.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Trial counsel and defense counsel.--Section 827(b)(1) of
title 10, United States Code (article 27(b) of the Uniform Code
of Military Justice), is amended to read as follows:
``(1) must be a judge advocate who is qualified under
section 806(a)(1) of this title (article 6(a)(1)); and''.
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(2) Special trial counsel.--Section 824a(b)(1)(A) of title
10, United States Code (article 24a(b)(1) of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice) is amended to read as follows:
``(A) is a judge advocate who is qualified under section
806(a)(1) of this title (article 6(a)(1)); and''.
SEC. 562. ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL ADVICE TO COMMANDERS.
Section 806(b) of title 10, United States Code (article 6(b) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), as redesignated by section 561(a)(1)
of this title, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The assignment'' and inserting ``(1) The
assignment''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) The assignment for duty of judge advocates pursuant to this
subsection shall include qualified judge advocates in numbers sufficient
to provide legal advice to all commanders responsible for planning and
organizing military operations (including commanders of and within
commands assigned to a combatant command or the United States element of
the North American Aerospace Defense Command as established pursuant to
sections 161 and 162 of this title) and all commanders authorized to
convene courts-martial under sections 822 through 824 of this title
(articles 22 through 24). The qualifications of judge advocates assigned
to provide legal advice to commanders under this paragraph shall
include--
``(A) the qualifications set forth in subsection (a)(1); and
``(B) any additional education, expertise, or experience
determined to be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this
paragraph by the Judge Advocate General of the armed force
concerned, or in the case of the Marine Corps, by the Staff
Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.''.
SEC. 563. ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFENSE OF
WRONGFUL BROADCAST OR DISTRIBUTION OF
INTIMATE VISUAL IMAGES UNDER THE UNIFORM
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 569F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1908) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``, in coordination with the Joint Service
Committee on Military Justice,'' after ``Secretary of
Defense'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:
``(2) analyze the feasibility and advisability of, and
potential approaches to, modifying the offense of wrongful
broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under
section 917a of title 10, United States Code (article 117a of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice)--
``(A) to clarify its applicability to the
nonconsensual distribution of digital forgeries
(commonly known as `deepfakes'); and
``(B) to include such other changes as are indicated
in the amendment proposed by section 552 of the H.R.
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3838, as engrossed in the House of Representatives on
September 10, 2025; and''; and
(E) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
striking ``provide the results of such analysis to the
Committees'' and inserting ``not later than December 31,
2026, submit a report on the results of the analyses
required under paragraphs (1) and (2) to the
Committees''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), 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) the advisability of modifying section 917a of title
10, United States Code (article 117a of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice) in the manner described in subsection (a)(2)
and such other approaches to the modification of such section
(article) as the Secretary considers appropriate.''.
SEC. 564. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1561 note.>> REVISION TO SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING GUIDANCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Revision Requirement.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the Director
of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office of the Department
of Defense, shall revise sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance to require that information on the resources of the Department
of Veterans Affairs to address experiences with unwanted sexual behavior
be included in the annual or periodic sexual assault prevention and
response training that is administered to all members of the Armed
Forces.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``unwanted sexual behavior'' means any sexual
contact or sexual interaction to which an individual does not or
could not freely consent, including harassment, coercion,
assault, or abuse.
(2) The term ``sexual assault prevention and response
training'' means any training, instruction, or education
provided pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6495.02,
Volume 2, or any successor guidance.
SEC. 565. NOTIFICATION OF MILITARY SEX OFFENDERS AT MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 2672 note.>> In General.--Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish and implement a policy to ensure that
registered sex offenders who reside or work on military installations
are identified to the respective military community, including, as
necessary, through agreements with State and local law enforcement
agencies.
(b) Report on Designation of Department of Defense as Jurisdiction
Under SORNA.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
assessing the advisability and desirability of designating the
Department of Defense as a jurisdiction for purposes of notification
requirements under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
(title I of Public Law 109-248; 34 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.).
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SEC. 566. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF MODIFYING THE DEFINITION
OF ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT UNDER THE
UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice, shall analyze the
advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under
section 920 of title 10, United States Code (article 120 of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice), to address the full range of harmful
behaviors associated with sexual assault and to prevent misapplication
of the offense to acts that are not inherently abusive.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
detailing the results of the analysis under subsection (a) and any
associated recommendations.
SEC. 567. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PUNITIVE
ARTICLE FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY-RELATED
OFFENSES UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF
MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice, shall analyze the
feasibility and advisability of establishing a dedicated punitive
article under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to address offenses
relating to child pornography.
(b) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report detailing the results of the
analysis under subsection (a) and any associated recommendations.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
SEC. 571. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: AMENDMENTS; PILOT
PROGRAM; REPORTS.
(a) Provision of Preseparation Counseling: In-person to the Extent
Practicable.--Subsection (a) of section 1142 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended, in paragraph (2)--
(1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``In carrying''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) Preseparation counseling may be provided in person to the
extent practicable. <<NOTE: Determination.>> If the Secretary concerned
determines that it is infeasible for a member to attend such counseling
in person, such member may receive such counseling remotely, with online
access to modules and reading materials.''.
(b) Tracking of Timeliness.--Such subsection is further amended, in
paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(C) The Secretary of Defense may implement a system to track how
many, and what percentage of, members begin to receive preseparation
counseling within time periods specified in this paragraph.''.
(c) Waiver for Certain Members of the Reserve Components.--Such
subsection is further amended, in paragraph (4), by adding at the end
the following new subparagraph:
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``(D) The Secretary concerned may waive the requirement for
preseparation counseling under paragraph (1) in the case of a member of
the reserve components if--
``(i) the member requests such a waiver;
``(ii) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the member received
preseparation counseling during the period of three years
preceding the date of such request; and
``(iii) matters covered by such counseling, specified in
subsection (b), have not changed since the member last received
such counseling.''.
(d) Minimum Amount of Counseling Regarding Financial Planning.--Such
subsection is further amended, in paragraph (9)--
(1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``Financial'';
(2) by inserting ``and debt management,'' after ``loans'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) Individualized assistance regarding matters described
in subparagraph (A).''.
(e) Website of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regarding Programs
for New Veterans.--Section 523 of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) <<NOTE: Public information.>> The Secretary shall maintain a
publicly available website of the Department through which a veteran or
dependent of a veteran may search by ZIP code for programs for--
``(1) veterans who recently separated from active military,
naval, air, or space service; or
``(2) dependents of veterans described in paragraph (1).''.
(f) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1144 note.>> Pilot Program for Military
Spouses.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Authority.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense may establish a pilot program for spouses of members of
the covered Armed Forces who are eligible to receive
preseparation counseling under TAP.
(2) Voluntary basis.--Participation in such a pilot program
shall be on a voluntary basis.
(3) Curriculum.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of
Labor, shall establish a curriculum based on TAP for such a
pilot program. <<NOTE: Notification.>> The Secretary of Defense
shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs
of the Senate and House of Representatives of such establishment
(4) Counseling.--Counseling under such a pilot program
shall--
(A) be tailored to the military spouse and family;
(B) be offered at least once per calendar quarter at
each location selected under paragraph (5);
(C) be scheduled and delivered in a manner that
maximizes accessibility for military spouses, including
through flexible or alternative scheduling options; and
(D) include at least one hour regarding benefits and
assistance available to military families and veterans
from each department under the jurisdiction of the
Secretaries specified in paragraph (3).
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(5) Locations.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out
such a pilot program at not more than five military
installations. At least one such location shall be located
outside the continental United States.
(6) Report.--During the term of pilot program, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and
on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives
an annual report regarding the pilot program. Such report shall
include elements the Secretary determines appropriate, including
the recommendation of the Secretary whether the pilot program
should be made permanent or expanded.
(7) Termination.--Such a pilot program shall terminate three
years after the Secretary of Defense establishes the pilot
program.
(8) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(B) The term ``TAP'' means the Transition Assistance
Program under sections 1142 and 1144 of title 10, United
States Code.
(g) Annual Report on TAP Participation.--Not later than one year
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 and on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report on the Transition Assistance Program at five
military installations, of various sizes, including at least one
location outside the continental United States, where at least 250
members per year receive preseparation counseling under section 1142 of
title 10, United States Code. Such report shall include the following
elements with regards to the year preceding the date of such report,
disaggregated by military installation:
(1) The number of members who have not accepted an offer of
full-time employment or have not enrolled in a program of
education or vocational training, who received fewer than five
days of preseparation counseling under such section.
(2) The average period of time between when a member begins
to receive preseparation counseling and the day the member
separates, retires, or is discharged.
(3) The number of members who began but did not complete
preseparation counseling, and, to the extent practicable, the
reason for non-completion.
(4) The number of members assigned to each pathway under
subsection (c) of such section.
SEC. 572. AMENDMENTS TO PATHWAYS FOR COUNSELING IN TRANSITION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (R);
and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following:
``(M) Child care requirements of the member (including
whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the Exceptional
Family Member Program).
``(N) The employment status of other adults in the household
of the member.
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``(O) The location of the duty station of the member
(including whether the member was separated from family while on
duty).
``(P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on
the member and the household of the member.''.
SEC. 573. IMPROVEMENTS TO INFORMATION-SHARING TO SUPPORT
INDIVIDUALS RETIRING OR SEPARATING FROM
THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Opt-out Sharing.--Section 570F of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C.
1142 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``out the form to indicate an email
address'' and inserting the following: ``out the form to
indicate--
``(1) an email address'';
(B) in paragraph (1), as designated by subparagraph
(A), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and'';
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) if the individual would like to opt-out of the
transmittal of the individual's information to and through a
State veterans agency as described in subsection (a).''; and
(2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Opt-out of Information Sharing.--Information on an individual
shall be transmitted to and through a State veterans agency as described
in subsection (a) unless the individual indicates pursuant to subsection
(c)(2) that the individual would like to opt out of such transmittal.''.
(b) Storage and Transfer of Information.--Such section is further
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Storage and Transfer of Information.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> In general.--The Secretary of
Defense shall seek to enter into memoranda of understanding or
other agreements with the State veterans agencies described in
subsection (a) to create or modify a Department system to store
and transfer information under this section to information
systems of such State veterans agencies.
``(2) Compliance.--The Secretary shall ensure that any
agreement entered into under paragraph (1) is in compliance
with--
``(A) applicable provisions of law relating to
privacy and personally identifiable information; and
``(B) applicable policies relating to cybersecurity
of Department information systems and State information
systems.''.
(c) Limitation on Use of Information.--Such section is further
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Limitation on Use of Information.--Information transferred
under this section may only be used by a State for the purpose of
providing or connecting veterans to benefits or services as described in
subsection (a).''.
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Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
SEC. 581. NOTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE THAT OCCURS AT A
MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) <<NOTE: Regulations. Deadline.>> Notification of Suspected
Child Abuse.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations
that require the director of a military child development center to
notify a parent or guardian of a child who is the suspected victim of a
covered incident not later than 24 hours after a child care employee at
such military child development center learns of such covered incident.
``(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if
notification under such paragraph threatens the integrity of a law
enforcement investigation of such covered incident.
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `covered
incident' means alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child that
occurs at a military child development center.''.
SEC. 582. ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF CERTAIN AMERICAN RED CROSS
EMPLOYEES IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
(a) Overseas Schools.--Section 1404(d)(1) of the Defense Dependents'
Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 923(d)(1)) is amended by adding at the
end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Children of employees of the American Red Cross who--
``(i) are performing, on a full-time basis, services
for the Armed Forces, including emergency services; and
``(ii) reside in an overseas area supported by a
school of the defense dependents' education system.''.
(b) Certain Domestic Schools.--Section 2164(i) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``in Puerto
Rico'' and inserting ``in Certain Areas'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``in Puerto Rico'' and
inserting ``in a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the
United States''; and
(3) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``resides in Puerto
Rico'' and inserting ``resides in a territory, commonwealth, or
possession of the United States where a program referred to in
paragraph (1) is provided''.
SEC. 583. ENSURING ACCESS TO DODEA SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF
THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.
Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Eligibility of Dependents of Certain Members of the Reserve
Components.--(1) A dependent of a member described in paragraph (2)
shall be eligible to attend a school established under this section at
the military installation that is the permanent station of such member
and such dependent shall automatically be granted enrollment at such
school at the request of such member if there is sufficient space in the
school to accommodate the
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dependent. In the event there is not sufficient space available at such
school at the time the dependent seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be
placed on a wait-list for enrollment in the school.
``(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member of a reserve
component performing active service pursuant to an order for accompanied
permanent change of station.''.
SEC. 584. AUTHORIZATION OF DUAL OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
FOR STUDENTS OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOLS.
Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
2161.>> is amended by inserting after section 2164b the following new
section:
``Sec. 2164c. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164c.>> Authorization of dual or
concurrent enrollment programs for students of
Defense Dependent Schools
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, may--
``(1) enter into arrangements with institutions of higher
education to provide students of Defense Dependent Schools with
access to postsecondary course credit through dual or concurrent
enrollment programs; and
``(2) subject to subsection (b), provide financial
assistance to students to cover the costs associated with such
programs.
``(b) Amount of Assistance.--The amount of financial assistance
provided to an individual student under subsection (a)(2) may not exceed
$1,500 per school year.
``(c) Credit Transferability.--The Secretary of Defense shall, to
the greatest extent practicable, ensure that the Department of Defense
Education Activity, in facilitating dual or concurrent enrollment
programs with institutions of higher education under this section--
``(1) establishes articulation or credit transfer agreements
that promote the transferability of academic credits earned by
participating students; and
``(2) prioritizes agreements with institutions that offer
broad acceptance of such credits across degree programs.
``(d) Institutional Integrity.--In entering into contracts or other
agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of dual or
concurrent enrollment programs under this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that such institutions have a program participation
agreement in effect under section 487 of the Higher Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) and are not provisionally or temporarily
certified.
``(e) Preparation and Informing Families and Educators.--In
implementing dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this section,
the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department
of Defense Education Activity, shall do the following:
``(1) Course sequence alignment.--Design a sequence of
courses for such programs to match the academic content
standards and level of rigor of the corresponding postsecondary
courses, in consultation and collaboration with--
``(A) educators from Defense Dependent Schools
serving the military-connected community;
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``(B) faculty members from institutions of higher
education offering dual or concurrent enrollment
programs; and
``(C) the school advisory committee (or the
equivalent advisory body) of each Defense Dependent
School.
``(2) Outreach and information dissemination.--Establish
outreach and awareness efforts targeted toward elementary and
secondary school students, particularly those in the middle
grades and their families, educators, school counselors, and
principals, to provide--
``(A) general information regarding the availability
and benefits of dual or concurrent enrollment programs;
``(B) guidance on eligibility requirements, academic
expectations, and necessary preparatory coursework for
such programs; and
``(C) resources to support informed decisionmaking
and successful student participation in such programs.
``(f) Teacher Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that all dual or concurrent enrollment courses facilitated by the
Department of Defense Education Activity are taught by--
``(1) a postsecondary faculty member who--
``(A) is employed by a two-year or four-year
institution of higher education (which may include a
community college); and
``(B) meets the applicable postsecondary
accreditation standards for instructional staff; or
``(2) a classroom teacher employed by a local educational
agency or by the Department of Defense Education Activity, who--
``(A) is qualified to teach in accordance with
applicable law; and
``(B) has received training or certification to
deliver the dual or concurrent enrollment course
curriculum in alignment with the standards of the
partnering institution of higher education.
``(g) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall consult with the School Advisory Committees
(or the equivalent advisory bodies) and Parent Teacher Associations of
participating Defense Dependent Schools.
``(h) Annual Briefings.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--Not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
section, and annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional
committees a briefing on the status of the dual and concurrent
enrollment programs authorized under this section.
``(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to the period covered by the briefing--
``(A) the number of students who participated in
dual or concurrent enrollment programs authorized under
this section;
``(B) the total cost to the Department of Defense of
providing such programs; and
``(C) an explanation of--
``(i) whether and to what extent such programs
consisted of online classes or in-person
instruction; and
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``(ii) the subjects taught in postsecondary
classes taken by students participating in such
programs.
``(3) Disaggregation.--The information required under
paragraph (2) shall be set forth separately for each region
served by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
and
``(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of
Representatives.
``(2) The term `Defense Dependent School' means--
``(A) a school operated under the Defense
Dependents' Education System, as authorized under the
Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921
et seq.); or
``(B) a Department of Defense domestic dependent
elementary and secondary school, as authorized under
section 2164 of this title.
``(3) The term `dual or concurrent enrollment program' means
a program offered by an arrangement between the Department of
Defense Education Activity and an institution of higher
education and through which a student enrolled in a Defense
Dependent School who has not graduated from high school with a
regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more
postsecondary courses and earn credit that applies--
``(A) toward completion of a postsecondary degree or
recognized educational credential as described in the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);
and
``(B) toward completion of high school.
``(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).''.
SEC. 585. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO DODEA
SCHOOLS AND MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS.
(a) Limitation on Closure of DODEA Schools.--Chapter 108 of title
10, United States Code, as amended by <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2161.>>
section 584 is further amended by inserting after section 2164c the
following new section:
``Sec. 2164d. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164d.>> Limitation on school
closures and certain other actions with
respect to schools operated by the Department
of Defense Education Activity
``(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not take any action
described in subsection (b) with respect to a school operated by the
Department of Defense Education Activity unless--
``(1) the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives--
``(A) <<NOTE: Notice.>> written notice of the
intent of the Secretary to take such action with respect
to such school;
``(B) the report required under subsection (c); and
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``(C) a written assurance that the Director of the
Department of Defense Education Activity has met,
engaged with, and solicited feedback from students,
parents, teachers, administrators, military installation
leadership, and the local community concerning the
proposed action; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of one year has
elapsed following the date on which the requirements under
paragraph (1) have been met.
``(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection
are the following:
``(1) Closing or terminating the operations of a school.
``(2) Preparing to close or terminate the operations of a
school.
``(3) Reducing by 20 percent or more the number of spaces
available for enrollment in a school.
``(4) Significantly reducing the services provided by a
school, including--
``(A) curriculum offerings;
``(B) special education services; and
``(C) extracurricular activities.
``(5) Transferring or conveying a school to a local
educational agency or any other entity outside the Department of
Defense.
``(c) Report.--Before taking any action described in subsection (b),
the Secretary of Defense shall prepare a report containing a
justification and analysis of such action. Such justification and
analysis shall include an explanation of--
``(1) the monetary costs to the Department of Defense of the
action; and
``(2) the effects of the action on--
``(A) students;
``(B) curriculum;
``(C) gifted education programs;
``(D) special education programs, including
individualized education programs (as defined in section
614(d)(1)(A) of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)));
``(E) educational and other accommodations provided
under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 794);
``(F) the Exceptional Family Member Program; and
``(G) local educational agencies in the area of the
affected school.
``(d) Local Educational Agency Defined.--In this section, the term
`local educational agency' has the meaning given that term in section
8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7801).''.
(c) Prohibition on Termination of Certain Employees.--None of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be
obligated or expended to terminate a teacher employed in a school
operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity or a child care
employee (as defined in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code),
regardless of whether such positions are funded by appropriated or
nonappropriated funds, unless--
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(1) the teacher or child care employee was documented as not
performing or engaging in misconduct;
(2) in the case of a teacher employed in a school operated
by the Department of Defense Education Activity, there was a
reduction in enrollment of 20 percent or more at the school at
which the teacher works; or
(3) in the case of a child care employee, there was a change
in staffing requirements based on enrollment.
SEC. 586. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (d) of section 589 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is amended by striking ``five years after'' and
all that follows and inserting ``on December 31, 2029.''.
(b) Final Report.--Subsection (c)(2) of such section is amended by
striking ``90 days after'' and inserting ``one year before''.
SEC. 587. MILITARY ONESOURCE: INFORMATION REGARDING MATERNAL
HEALTH CARE.
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 (4) through (17) as
paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting after
paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:
``(2) Health care.
``(3) Maternal health care, including the following:
``(A) A list of maternal health services furnished
under TRICARE.
``(B) A guide to continuity of such care through a
permanent change of station.
``(C) With regards to a pregnant member, relevant
regulations, options for leave, and uniform resources
and requirements.
``(4) Death benefits and life insurance programs.''.
SEC. 588. ASSISTANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT-RELATED SUPPORT OF MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES UNDERGOING DEPLOYMENT AND
THEIR FAMILIES BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON
REINTEGRATION PROGRAM.
Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections
(l) and (m), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
subsection (k):
``(k) Support Beyond Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may provide
funds to States, Territories, and government entities to carry
out programs, and other activities as the Secretary considers
appropriate, that provide deployment cycle information,
services, and referrals to eligible individuals throughout the
deployment cycle. Such programs may include the provision of
access to outreach services, including the following:
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``(A) Employment counseling.
``(B) Behavioral health counseling.
``(C) Suicide prevention.
``(D) Housing advocacy.
``(E) Financial counseling.
``(F) Referrals for the receipt of other related
services.
``(2) Authorization of appropriation.--For fiscal year 2026,
$20,000,000 are authorized to be appropriated to carry out
paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 589. 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 2026 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) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be appropriated
for fiscal year 2026 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 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) Additional amount.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 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) Briefing. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> --Not later than March 31,
2026, 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.
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SEC. 589A. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 20 USC 7703 note.>> VERIFICATION OF
REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY
CONNECTED CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF
FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS.
(a) Certification.--Not later than January 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter, each commander of a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department shall submit to
such Secretary a written certification verifying whether the commander
has confirmed the information contained in all impact aid source check
forms received from local educational agencies as of the date of such
certification.
(b) Briefings.--
(1) Initial.--Not later than June 30, 2026, each Secretary
of a military department shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing describing any anticipated challenges with implementing
the requirement under subsection (a).
(2) Annual.--Not later than June 30, 2027, and annually
thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing, based on the
information received under subsection (a), that identifies--
(A) each military installation under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary that has confirmed the
information contained in all impact aid source check
forms received from local educational agencies as of the
date of the briefing;
(B) each military installation that has not
confirmed the information contained in such forms as of
such date; and
(C) any challenges confirming the information
contained in such forms as of such date.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``impact aid source check form'' means a form
submitted to a military installation by a local educational
agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible
to be counted for purposes of the Federal impact aid program
under section 7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)).
(2) The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning
given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
SEC. 589B. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 2164 note.>> REGULATIONS ON
THE USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC MOBILE
DEVICES IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
EDUCATION ACTIVITY SCHOOLS.
(a) <<NOTE: Update.>> Regulations Required.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall update existing regulations on student use of
portable electronic mobile devices in Department of Defense Education
Activity (DODEA) schools to prohibit disruption in the learning
environment by minimizing the use of such mobile devices to the greatest
extent practicable and to standardize such regulations across all DODEA
schools.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 60 days after completion of
the updated regulations required under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services
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of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the updated
regulations, including--
(1) relevant evidence taken into consideration on the use of
portable electronic mobile devices in and around the classroom
on learning outcomes and social dynamics;
(2) a description of how the regulations have standardized
policies across all DODEA schools;
(3) an assessment of the influence, if any, of public-school
policies on mobile devices at school or in the classroom; and
(4) any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.
SEC. 589V. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2164 note.>> MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION
ACTIVITY.
(a) Improvements to Staffing.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity,
shall implement the following measures to improve staffing of special
education teachers and staff at schools operated by the Activity:
(1) Require the inclusion, in the staffing model for a
school, of service minutes required by the individualized
education programs of students attending the school to more
effectively determine appropriate staffing for the school. As
part of such staffing model, service minutes for students with
similar needs may be counted concurrently when educationally
appropriate.
(2) Collect the following data on underutilized special
education staff members:
(A) When such staff members are requested to
transfer to a school with greater needs for such staff
members.
(B) How many requests for such transfers the
Activity receives.
(C) Whether such requests are approved or denied,
and at what locations.
(D) Once such a request is received, the likelihood
that the transfer occurs.
(3) Collect data on the turnover of special education
teachers and staff, including reasons for departure.
(4) Review access to and requirements for crisis training,
publicize Activity-wide policies with respect to such training
for consistency, and expand such training to relevant special
education teachers and staff, such as paraeducators, who are not
required, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, to
receive such training.
(5) Require district and regional administrators to track
training requirements for special education teachers and staff
to ensure that such teachers and staff are meeting such
requirements.
(b) <<NOTE: Standards.>> Clarification of Guidance.--The Secretary
of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall implement the following measures to improve
and clarify guidance relating to special education provided by schools
operated by the Activity:
(1) <<NOTE: Review. Determination.>> Review the list of
types of disabilities recognized by the Activity as of the date
of the enactment of this Act and determine if that list meets
the most recent best practices for special education.
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(2) Standardize and implement instructions for providing
special education materials to students across schools operated
by the Activity.
(3) <<NOTE: Plan.>> Develop and implement a plan for
standardizing special education training across the Activity.
(4) Standardize reading intervention guidance and
requirements across schools operated by the Activity, including
by requiring each school and district operated by the Activity
to have the same resources and instructions, and provide clear
guidance on how to access additional support materials if
required.
(c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall
complete implementation of the measures described in subsections (a) and
(b) by not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the following:
(A) Coordination by the Department of Defense
Education Activity with the Educational and
Developmental Intervention Services programs of the
military departments to determine what medical services
the military departments are required to provide based
on the needs of students attending schools operated by
the Activity.
(B) A description of the process in effect as of the
date of the briefing, if any, to resolve a dispute with
respect to required services under a student's
individualized education program.
(C) A description of issues pending, and resolutions
of previous issues, under that process.
(D) An assessment of how support instructional
specialists can better assist teachers with developing
curriculum for special education students.
(E) A description of how the Activity provides
services in the case of civilian or military dependents
with severe medical or special education requirements
that a school cannot meet, including any data on how
many such cases arise on an annual basis and in what
locations.
(F) <<NOTE: Time period.>> A description of the
process in effect as of the date of the briefing for
reassigning a family from a school located outside the
United States if the education needs of a child in the
family cannot be met at that school and data, for the 5
school years preceding the briefing, on where such
reassignments have been done and the frequency of such
reassignments.
(G) An assessment of the pay scale for special
education teachers and staff in effect as of the date of
the briefing, an identification of the last time the pay
scale was updated, a description of how the pay scale is
determined, and a statement of how often the pay scale
is updated.
(H) Data on school and district-level requests for
additional reading intervention curriculum, including
the locations of such requests and whether such requests
were approved or denied.
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(2) Semi-annual briefings.--The Director of the Department
of Defense Education Activity shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the progress made in implementing the measures
described in subsections (a) and (b)--
(A) not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(B) every 180 days thereafter until the Director
certifies to the Committees that each such measure has
been implemented.
SEC. 589D. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1798 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE
PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES IN
HIGH-COST AREAS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary may establish a pilot program to
increase the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child
that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under
section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, for services provided to
children who are two years old or younger in accordance with this
section.
(b) Requirements.--If the Secretary establishes a pilot program
under subsection (a), the Secretary--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> shall provide for an increased
maximum amount of financial assistance under the pilot program
in each area with high child care services costs, as determined
by the Secretary; and
(2) may provide for such increased maximum amount of
financial assistance in other areas as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the
establishment of the pilot program under this subsection, and
annually thereafter until the date of the termination of the
pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes--
(A) the number of families with respect to whom the
Secretary has increased the maximum amount of financial
assistance per month per child being provided under the
pilot program, disaggregated by location;
(B) the methodology for determining the areas that
should receive an increased amount of financial
assistance per month per child under the pilot program;
(C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the number of areas
the Secretary determined should receive such increased
amount of financial assistance;
(D) the total amount of financial assistance
provided under the pilot program with respect to such
families, disaggregated by location;
(E) the total amount of financial assistance that
would have been provided with respect to such families
without the increase under the pilot program,
disaggregated by location;
(F) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the determination of
the Secretary as to whether additional funding under the
pilot program--
(i) helped reduce child care costs for
applicable military families;
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(ii) increased child care provider
participation in the financial assistance
available under this section; and
(iii) increased access to infant and toddler
care for military families;
(G) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the determination of
the Secretary with respect to the feasibility of
expanding the pilot program to all communities;
(H) any challenges identified by the Secretary in
carrying out the pilot program;
(I) legislation or administrative action that the
Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program
permanent; and
(J) any other information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A)
through (J) of paragraph (3); and
(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to
whether to make the pilot program permanent.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program established under this
subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date
on which such program is established.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 591. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO E. ROYCE
WILLIAMS FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE
KOREAN WAR.
(a) <<NOTE: President.>> Waiver of Time Limitations.--
Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 8298 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 award the Medal of Honor under section 8291 of such
title to E. Royce Williams for the acts of valor described in subsection
(b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
subsection are the actions of E. Royce Williams, as a lieutenant in the
Navy, on November 18, 1952.
SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED-
SERVICE CROSS TO ISAAC ``IKE'' CAMACHO FOR
ACTS OF VALOR IN VIETNAM.
(a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--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 Secretary of the
Army may award the distinguished-service cross under section 7272 of
such title to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for the acts of valor in Vietnam
described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to in
subsection (a) are the actions of Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho from
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November 24, 1963, to July 13, 1965, in Vietnam for which he was
previously awarded the Silver Star.
SEC. 593. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVEL CHARGE CARD
DEACTIVATION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4754 note.>> Policy Compliance.--Not later than
60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that Department of Defense policies and procedures
are consistent with section 2(h)(1)(H) of the Travel and Transportation
Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-264; 5 U.S.C. 5701 note) and related
implementing guidance, regarding the prompt deactivation and closure of
government-issued travel charge card accounts upon the separation,
retirement, or termination of military or civilian personnel.
(b) Comptroller Review.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report describing--
(1) actions taken to verify consistent implementation of
deactivation and closure policies for government-issued travel
charge cards across the military departments and defense
agencies;
(2) any gaps or inconsistencies identified in the execution
of current policy; and
(3) recommendations, if any, to improve compliance,
oversight, or prevention of unauthorized card use following
personnel separation.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
and allowance authorities.
Sec. 602. Extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement
and early discharges.
Sec. 603. Extension of temporary early retirement authority.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and
benefits.
Sec. 613. Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of
reserve components.
Sec. 614. Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for
subsistence for enlisted members.
Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
Sec. 623. Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed
Forces assigned to Alaska.
Sec. 624. Improvements to basic allowance for housing.
Subtitle D--Leave
Sec. 631. Improved parental leave for members of the armed forces.
Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
and youth program services providers.
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Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
members of the Armed Forces when necessary to meet mission
requirements.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
Sealift Command.
Sec. 652. Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage;
privatization.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
Sec. 661. Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements.
Sec. 662. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
programs for members receiving orders for a change of
permanent station.
Sec. 663. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
military installations.
Sec. 664. Military compensation educational campaign.
Sec. 665. Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as
remote and isolated military installation.
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
SEC. 601. CODIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SPACE FORCE OF CERTAIN
PAY AND ALLOWANCE AUTHORITIES.
(a) Definitions.--Section 101 of title 37, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (22), by
inserting ``, or for members of the Space Force in space force
active status not on sustained duty,'' after ``reserve
component'' each place it appears; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(27) The term `space force active status' has the meaning
given that term in section 101 of title 10.
``(28) The term `sustained duty' has the meaning given that
term in section 101 of title 10.''.
(b) Basic Pay.--
(1) References to officer grades.--Section 201(a) of such
title is amended--
(A) by striking ``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for
the'' and inserting ``For the'';
(B) by striking ``and Marine Corps'' in the heading
of the second column of the table and inserting ``Marine
Corps, and Space Force''; and
(C) by striking paragraph (2).
(2) Applicable pay and allowances for certain space force
members who are physically disabled or incur loss of earned
income when not on sustained duty.--Subsections (g)(1) and
(h)(1) of section 204 of such title are amended by inserting ``,
or a member of the Space Force in space force active status not
on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve component of a
uniformed service'' each place it appears.
(3) Service creditable for computation.--Section 205(a)(2)
of such title is amended--
(A) by transferring subparagraph (F) so as to appear
after subparagraph (A);
(B) by striking subparagraph (C);
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (F), (B), (D),
and (E) as subparagraphs (B), (D), (E), and (F),
respectively; and
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(D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as
transferred and redesignated by subparagraphs (A) and
(C) of this paragraph, the following new subparagraph:
``(C) the Space Force;''.
(4) Inactive-duty training pay.--Section 206 <<NOTE: 37 USC
206.>> of such title is amended--
(A) <<NOTE: 37 USC prec. 201.>> in the section
heading, by inserting ``; members of the space force''
before the colon;
(B) in subsection (a) in the matter preceding
paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or a'' and inserting
``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or a member of the Space
Force'' after ``uniformed service'' the first
place it appears;
(C) in subsection (d)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, by a
member of the Space Force,'' after ``reserve
component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or the
Space Force,'' after ``Ready Reserve''; and
(D) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or of a'' and
inserting ``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or the Space Force''
after ``uniformed services''.
(5) Participation in thrift savings plan.--Section 211(a)(2)
of such title is amended by inserting ``or the Space Force''
after ``member of the Ready Reserve''.
(c) Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--
(1) General bonus authority for enlisted members.--Section
331 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (4), by striking ``or'' at
the end;
(ii) in paragraph (5), by striking the period
and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of an armed force to the Space Force or from the Space
Force to a regular component or reserve component of another
armed force, subject to the approval of the Secretary with
jurisdiction over the armed force to which the member is
transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, or
in the Space Force on sustained duty under section
20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a regular
component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, or
in the Space Force in space force active status
not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title
10,'' after ``in a reserve component''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(4), (5), or (6)''.
(2) General bonus authority for officers.--Section 332 of
such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (4), by striking ``or'' at
the end;
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(ii) in paragraph (5), by striking the period
and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of a uniformed service to the Space Force or from the
Space Force to a regular component or reserve component of
another uniformed service, subject to the approval of the
Secretary with jurisdiction over the uniformed service to which
the member is transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, or
in the Space Force on sustained duty under section
20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a regular
component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``, or
in the Space Force in space force active status
not on sustained duty under section 20105 of title
10,'' after ``in a reserve component''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking
``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(4), (5), or (6)''.
(3) Special aviation incentive pay or bonus for officers.--
Section 334 of such title <<NOTE: 37 USC 334.>> is amended--
(A) in subsections (a)(1), (b), and (h)(1), by
striking ``in a regular or reserve component'' each
place it appears;
(B) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``, or, in
the case of an officer of the Space Force, to remain in
space force active status,'' after ``in a reserve
component'';
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Reserve Component''; and
(ii) by striking ``A reserve component
officer'' and inserting ``An officer''; and
(D) in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (h), by
striking ``regular or reserve component'' each place it
appears.
(4) Special pays.--Sections 351(a), 352(a), 353(a), and
353(b) of such title are amended by striking ``of a regular or
reserve component'' each place it appears.
(5) Retention incentives for members qualified in critical
military skills or assigned to high priority units.--Section 355
of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``An officer or
enlisted member'' and inserting ``A
member''; and
(II) by inserting ``, or a member
the Space Force who is serving in space
force active status,'' after ``in a
reserve component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``or to remain'' and
inserting ``, to remain''; and
(II) by inserting ``, or to remain
in space force active status for at
least one year'' before the semicolon at
the end;
(B) in subsection (d)(1) in the second sentence, by
inserting ``or a member of the Space Force not on
sustained duty'' after ``reserve component member''; and
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(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in paragraph (1) in the place it appears
in subparagraph (A) and in the first place it
appears in subparagraph (B), by striking ``active
duty or service in an active status in a reserve
component'' and inserting ``a specified form of
service (or combination thereof)'';
(ii) in paragraphs (1)(B), (2), (3), and (4),
by striking ``active duty or service in an active
status in a reserve component for which'' each
place it appearsand inserting ``service for
which''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `specified
form of service' means--
``(A) service on active duty;
``(B) service in an active status in a reserve component; or
``(C) service in the Space Force in space force active
status.''.
(6) Continuation pay for full tsp members with 7 to 12 years
of service.--Section 356(b) of such title <<NOTE: 37 USC 356.>>
is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) in the second sentence, by striking ``or a
reserve component'' and inserting ``, a member of
the Space Force on sustained duty, or a member of
a reserve component''; and
(ii) in the third sentence, by inserting ``or
a member of the Space Force in space force active
status not on sustained duty'' after ``(as so
defined)'';
(B) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or a member of the
Space Force on sustained duty'' after ``of a regular
component''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by inserting ``or a member of the Space Force in
space force active status and not on sustained
duty'' after ``of a reserve component''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or a
member of the Space Force on sustained duty,
respectively,'' after ``of a regular component''.
(d) Administration of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus
Authorities.--
(1) Continuation of pay and allowances during certain
hospitalization and rehabilitation.--Section 372(a) of such
title is amended by striking ``of a regular or reserve
component''.
(2) Repayment of unearned portion of bonus or special or
incentive pay.--Section 373(d)(2)(A) of such title is amended by
striking ``in a regular or reserve component who remains on
active duty or in an active status'' and inserting ``who remains
on active duty, in an active status in a reserve component, or
in space force active status''.
(e) Allowances Other Than Travel and Transportation Allowances.--
Section 416(a) of such title is amended by inserting ``an officer of the
Space Force not on sustained duty,'' after ``of component,''.
(f) Leave.--Section 501 of such title is amended--
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(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraphs (4) and (5), by inserting ``, or
of the Space Force,'' after ``of a reserve component''
each place it appears; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, or from the
Space Force,'' after ``from the reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(5)--
(A) in subparagraphs (A) and (D), by inserting ``,
or a member of the Space Force in space force active
status not on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve
component'' each place it appears; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Regular''
before ``Space Force''.
(g) Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits.--
(1) Acceptance of employment, payments, and awards from
foreign governments.--Section 908(a)(2) <<NOTE: 37 USC 908.>>
of such title is amended by inserting ``and members of the Space
Force in space force active status not on sustained duty'' after
``of the armed forces''.
(2) Involuntarily mobilized reserve component members
subject to extended and frequent active duty service.--Section
910 of such title is amended--
(A) <<NOTE: 37 USC prec. 901.>> in the heading, by
inserting ``and members of the space force'' after
``reserve component members'';
(B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or of the
Space Force'' after ``of the armed forces''; and
(C) in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and
(e)(1), by inserting ``or the Space Force'' after ``a
reserve component'' each place it appears.
(h) Administration.--Section 1002 of such title is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 37 USC prec. 1001.>> in the heading, by
striking ``and members of national guard'' and inserting ``;
members of the national guard; members of the space force'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``of the National Guard, or of a
reserve component of a uniformed service,'' and
inserting ``of a reserve component of a uniformed
service, or of the Space Force''; and
(B) by striking ``his consent'' and inserting ``the
consent of the member''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the Space Force''
after ``of a reserve component''.
(i) Conforming Amendment to Reflect Change of Name of Space and
Missile Systems Center to Space Systems Command.--Section 2273a(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Air Force Space
and Missile Systems Center'' and inserting ``Space Force Space Systems
Command''.
SEC. 602. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED AUTHORITY FOR SELECTIVE EARLY
RETIREMENT AND EARLY DISCHARGES.
Section 638a(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY.
Section 4403(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484; 10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is
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amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2030''.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation 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, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--The
following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
(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,
2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
(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, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
(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, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''; and
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(2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual
housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20 percent,
by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 612. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
PAY AND BENEFITS.
Section 1175a(k)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 613. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIATION
INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF RESERVE
COMPONENTS.
Section 602(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 37 U.S.C. 357 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``In making'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) In general.--In making''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(B) Aviation incentive pay evaluation.--Not later
than June 1, 2026, the Secretary shall complete the
evaluation required by subparagraph (A) with respect to
aviation incentive pay under section 334 of title 37,
United States Code. <<NOTE: Determination.>> In
conducting that evaluation, the Secretary shall make a
specific determination with respect to the percentage of
such aviation incentive pay, if any, that is paid
specifically to maintain skill certification or
proficiency under section 357 of title 37, United States
Code.
``(C) Special and incentive pay framework.--Not
later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a detailed report on the
special and incentive pay assessment framework, required
by the Senate report accompanying the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31), that includes the Secretary's plan and timeline for
implementing such framework.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Initiation of payments.--Not later than January 1,
2027, the Secretary concerned shall begin making aviation
incentive payments under section 357 of title 37, United States
Code, pursuant to the determination made under paragraph
(2)(B).''.
SEC. 614. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 37 USC 351 note.>> REVIEWS OF
DESIGNATIONS OF IMMINENT DANGER PAY AREAS.
(a) Initial Review.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> commence a review of each area
designated under section 351(a)(3) of title 37, United States
Code, to determine whether the area is one in which a member of
the uniformed services is subject to imminent danger of physical
injury due to threat conditions; and
(2) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
on the review,
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including any changes to designations under that section that
result from the review.
(b) Subsequent Reviews.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than
March 1, 2031, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall conduct a review described in subsection
(a)(1).
(2) Reports required.--Not later than 60 days after
completing a review under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the review,
including any changes to designations under that section that
result from the review.
(c) Reports on Designation Changes Between Reports.--If, at any time
between the submission of reports required by subsections (a)(2) and
(b)(2), the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military
department conducts a review of areas designated under section 351(a)(3)
of title 37, United States Code, and makes a change to any such
designation, that Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
review and the change not later than 60 days after the change is made.
Subtitle C--Allowances
SEC. 621. MODIFICATIONS TO CALCULATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
SUBSISTENCE FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS.
(a) Modification.--
(1) In general.--Section 402(b) of title 37, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following new paragraph:
``(1)(A) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> The monthly rate of basic
allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a
year (beginning on January 1 of that year) shall be equal to the monthly
cost of a liberal food plan for a male in the United States who is
between 19 and 50 years of age, as determined by the Secretary of
Agriculture on October 1 of the preceding year.
``(B) With respect to a member who is subject to monthly deduction
from pay for meals under section 1011(b) of this title, the amount
payable under subparagraph (A) shall be reduced by the amount of such
deduction from pay, in accordance with policies prescribed by the
Secretary of Defense.
``(C) The monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in
effect for an enlisted member for a year under subparagraph (A) may not
decrease relative to the rate in effect for the preceding year.''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (3).
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation plan.--Not later
than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a plan for the implementation of the
amendments made by subsection (a).
(b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, and annually thereafter
through 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House
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of Representatives a report that, with respect to the fiscal year in
which the report is submitted, describes--
(1) the manner in which the Secretary of Defense allocated
funds to pay for food programs and whether such funds were drawn
from funds authorized for the for the basic allowance for
subsistence under section 402 of title 37, United States Code;
(2) whether and the extent to which subsistence in-kind and
other sources of appropriated funds were budgeted to pay for
food programs on military installations; and
(3) the manner in which the Secretaries of the military
departments used authorities of such Secretaries to fund the
fully burdened cost of feeding members--
(A) of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and
Space Force; and
(B) who were assigned to essential station messing
during such fiscal year.
SEC. 622. FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: INCREASE.
Section 427(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended in the
matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``$250'' and inserting
``$300''.
SEC. 623. EXTENDING CERTAIN TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES ASSIGNED TO ALASKA.
Section 603(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 2620.>>
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (A) to read
as follows:
``(A) the member is--
``(i) assigned to a duty location in Alaska
for a period of not less than one year; and
``(ii) unaccompanied by dependents in such
duty location; and''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
``(5) Period specified.--The period specified in this
paragraph is the period--
``(A) beginning on the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026;
and
``(B) ending on December 31, 2027.''.
SEC. 624. <<NOTE: 37 USC 403 note.>> IMPROVEMENTS TO BASIC
ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING.
(a) Increasing Awareness.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
improve transparency of the calculation of BAH by--
(1) developing a clear, accessible document that explains
how rates of BAH are determined, including methodology and types
of data sources used, which shall be--
(A) <<NOTE: Review. Updates. Time period.>>
reviewed and updated not less frequently than annually
and as rates and calculation methods change; and
(B) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>> made
available on a publicly accessible internet website and
distributed across all relevant components of the
Department of Defense; and
(2) providing to members of the Armed Forces when such
members experience a permanent change of station, permanent
change of assignment, change in dependency status, change
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in grade, or any other event that may impact the eligibility of
such members for or rate of BAH--
(A) the information included in the document
developed under paragraph (1); and
(B) an explanation of the type of rental housing the
rate of BAH received by such members is intended to
support in each locality.
(b) Study to Evaluate Alternative Rate Calculation.--
(1) Study.--
(A) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> In general.--Not
later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense
shall seek to enter into an agreement with a covered
entity to conduct a study in which the covered entity--
(i) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> assesses the
adequacy of the current BAH for MHAs selected
under paragraph (3), including a review of the
commuting times and distances of members of the
Armed Forces and the overall affordability of
housing in such MHAs;
(ii) <<NOTE: Reviews.>> reviews existing
methods of calculating BAH and proposes methods of
calculating BAH described in paragraph (2) for
MHAs selected under paragraph (3) that are more
efficient and accurate than such existing methods,
as appropriate; and
(iii) evaluates the feasibility and
advisability of using machine learning and
artificial intelligence in the calculation of BAH
and, if feasible and advisable, incorporates
machine learning and artificial intelligence into
the proposed methods described in clause (i).
(B) <<NOTE: Payments.>> Rule of construction.--
During the study conducted in accordance with
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall pay BAH in MHAs
selected under paragraph (3) at rates prescribed under
section 403 of title 37, United States Code.
(2) Proposed monthly rates.--A proposed monthly rate of BAH
described in this paragraph--
(A) accurately reflects housing prices in the MHA
subject to such rate; and
(B) is sufficient for military families who reside
in such MHA to procure adequate and affordable housing.
(3) Mhas.--The Secretary shall select not fewer than 15 MHAs
for the covered entity to evaluate in the study conducted in
accordance with paragraph (1). In selecting MHAs for evaluation
under such study, the Secretary shall consider factors including
the following:
(A) Variety of geographic location.
(B) The ranks of members who reside in an MHA.
(C) Whether members who reside in an MHA have
dependents.
(D) Economic factors including inflation, cost of
living, and the cost of private mortgage insurance.
(4) Completion.--An agreement entered into under paragraph
(1)(A) shall require the study conducted under such agreement to
be completed not later than the date that is three years after
the date on which the Secretary and the covered entity enter
into such agreement.
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(5) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Annual briefings.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an
annual basis thereafter until the completion of the study
conducted in accordance with paragraph (1), 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
study under this section.
(6) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
completion of the study conducted in accordance with paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
containing the results of such study. Such report shall
include--
(A) an evaluation by the Secretary of the proposed
methods of calculating BAH by a covered entity pursuant
to an agreement under paragraph (1); and
(B) any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislation to improve the methods of calculating BAH
based on the study.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``BAH'' means the basic allowance for housing
for members of the uniformed services under section 403 of title
37, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered entity'' means an entity or
combination of entities--
(A) with combined expertise in data analysis and
machine learning and access to relevant data on local
rental rates in real estate markets in the MHAs selected
under subsection (b)(3); and
(B) that has not participated in anticompetitive
price-fixing in a real estate market.
(3) The term ``MHA'' means military housing area.
Subtitle D--Leave
SEC. 631. IMPROVED PARENTAL LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Regulations.--Section 701(h)(1)(B) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(iii) The regulations prescribed under clause (i) shall authorize
a member described in such clause to take leave described under
subparagraph (A) during the two-year period beginning after an event
described in clause (i) or (ii) of such subparagraph with the approval
of the first general officer or flag officer in the chain of command of
such member.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 701 note.>> Implementation; Report.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> prescribe regulations under
subparagraph (B) of section 701(h)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, to implement the amendment made by subsection (a); and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate
and House of Representatives a report regarding the
implementation of this section.
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SEC. 632. CONVALESCENT LEAVE FOR CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.
Section 702 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Convalescent Leave.--An academy cadet or midshipman diagnosed
with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave under section
701(m) of this title.''; and
(3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
this section, by striking ``Sections 701'' and inserting
``Except as provided by subsection (c), sections 701''.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
SEC. 641. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LIMITS FOR CHILD
CARE AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDERS.
Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Annual Review of Amount of Assistance.--The Secretary shall
annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this
section, including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month
per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible
providers under this section.''.
SEC. 642. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION OF
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHEN
NECESSARY TO MEET MISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Section 562(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10 U.S.C. 1482 note) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) Waiver.--The Secretary concerned may waive the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) as the Secretary
considers necessary to meet mission requirements during--
``(A) a time of war;
``(B) a national emergency requiring the use of
significant personnel and aircraft;
``(C) a large-scale combat operation; or
``(D) a contingency operation.''.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
SEC. 651. USE OF COMMISSARY STORES: CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF MILITARY
SEALIFT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Section 1066 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in subsection (a)--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An individual''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) A civil service mariner of the Military Sealift Command may be
permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same
basis as members of the armed forces on active duty.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further
amended--
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(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 1061.>> in the section heading, by
striking ``protective services'' and inserting ``certain''; and
(2) in the heading of subsection (a), by striking
``Protective Services'' and inserting ``Certain''.
SEC. 652. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2481 note.>> DEFENSE COMMISSARY SYSTEM
AND EXCHANGE SYSTEM: PATRONAGE;
PRIVATIZATION.
(a) Patronage.--
(1) Interim authority.--Notwithstanding the limitations
under section 2481(a) and chapter 54 of title 10, United States
Code, the Secretary of Defense--
(A) may allow individuals authorized to use a
commissary store or exchange store pursuant to a policy,
memorandum, regulation, or pilot program of the
Department of Defense in effect on October 1, 2025, to
continue such use through December 31, 2026; and
(B) may not authorize such use for any additional
group of individuals.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Legislative proposal.--Not later
than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a written legislative proposal that--
(A) specifies each category of individuals that the
Secretary recommends Congress authorize to use a
commissary store or exchange store;
(B) explains the recommendation of the Secretary for
such authorization; and
(C) consolidates the authorities for such use into a
single statute.
(b) Privatization.--The Secretary may not take any action
inconsistent with the restrictions in section 2485(a) of such title
regarding private operation of the overall management of a commissary
system or management of a commissary store.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
SEC. 661. INCLUSION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPES OF PAY ON PAY
STATEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 19 of title 37, <<NOTE: 37 USC prec.
1001.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 1016. <<NOTE: 37 USC 1016.>> Pay statements: descriptions
of types of pay
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall make available
contemporaneously with each pay statement provided to a member of the
Armed Forces, for each type of pay, allowance, and deduction listed on
the statement, a brief and plain-language description of--
``(1) the statutory or regulatory authority under which a
pay, allowance, or deduction is made;
``(2) the purpose of a pay, allowance, or deduction;
``(3) the criteria for determining eligibility of members
for a pay, allowance, or deduction; and
``(4) possible changes in the eligibility of the member for
a pay, allowance, or deduction, including the circumstances
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under which a pay, allowance, or deduction may be suspended or
modified or may expire.
``(b) Requirements.--The descriptions required to be made available
with a pay statement under paragraph (1) shall be--
``(1) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> published on a website
accessible by a member and printable with the pay statement of
the member; and
``(2) presented in language easily understood by individuals
without specialized knowledge of military finance, accounting,
or law.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 37 USC 1016 note.>> Applicability.--The requirements of
section 1016 of title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a), shall apply with respect to pay statements issued on or after the
date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 662. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS RECEIVING ORDERS FOR
A CHANGE OF PERMANENT STATION.
(a) In General.--Section 1056(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and community
orientation'' and inserting ``community orientation,
education systems, school enrollment procedures, and
State-specific provisions under the Interstate Compact
on Educational Opportunity for Military Children'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and community
orientation'' and inserting ``community orientation, and
educational resources for dependent children, including
school transition assistance, academic continuity, and
special education services''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(E) Educational planning and support services for
dependent children with disabilities, including procedures for
transferring individualized education programs and coordinating
with the Exceptional Family Member Program.
``(F) Provision of information regarding available
assistance under this section and any other assistance relating
to a change of permanent station available under any other
provision of law, including--
``(i) information on family assistance programs
authorized under section 1788 of this title, including
financial planning resources, spouse employment support,
and community integration services;
``(ii) guidance on available housing assistance,
including on-base housing options, rental protections,
and resources for off-base relocation;
``(iii) mental health and well-being support
services, including those accessible during the period
of transition for a change of permanent station;
``(iv) educational resources for dependent children,
including school transition assistance and special
education services;
``(v) information on available legal and financial
counseling programs; and
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``(vi) any other assistance programs that support
members of the armed forces and their families during
relocation.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs
``(3) The Secretary of each military department shall ensure that
relocation assistance required to be provided under this subsection is
provided not later than 45 days before the date on which a change of
permanent station takes effect for a member of the armed forces under
the jurisdiction of such Secretary.
``(4) The Secretary of each military department shall--
``(A) incorporate the information required to be provided
under this subsection into accessible materials and briefings
provided to members of the armed forces relating to a change of
permanent station;
``(B) ensure that the program under this section provides
accessible materials and briefings at military installations and
through online resources;
``(C) develop a communication strategy, including digital
outreach and printed materials, to increase awareness of the
program under this section and assistance available under other
provisions of law relating to a change of permanent station; and
``(D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the satisfaction of
members of the armed forces with the information provided under
this subsection.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than one year after
the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three
years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on
the implementation of the amendments made by this section. Such briefing
shall include--
(1) the status of efforts to integrate information required
to be provided by subparagraph (F) of section 1056(b)(2) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this
section, into accessible materials and briefings provided to
members of the armed forces relating to a change of permanent
station;
(2) an assessment of the awareness by members of the armed
forces of available programs in support of a change of permanent
station; and
(3) any recommendations of the Secretary for improving the
dissemination of information related to relocation and family
assistance programs.
SEC. 663. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Section 654 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159; 10 U.S.C. 1060a note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Secretary of the Army'' and
inserting ``Secretary of a military department''; and
(B) by striking ``installations of the Army for
members of the Army'' and inserting ``installations
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for members of
the Armed Forces'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``of the military
department concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
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(3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following
new subsection (d):
``(d) Reporting.--
``(1) Progress reports.--At the end of each calendar quarter
until the pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a military
department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives a progress report
regarding implementation of the pilot program.
``(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the pilot
program terminates, the Secretary of a military department shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a final report regarding the pilot
program. Such report shall include the following elements:
``(A) Lessons learned from the pilot program.
``(B) The recommendation of the Secretary whether to
expand or make permanent the pilot program.
``(C) If the Secretary recommends expansion, the
military installations covered by such recommended
expansion.
``(D) Limitations to the operation or expansion of
the pilot program.
``(E) Any information the Secretary determines
appropriate.''.
SEC. 664. <<NOTE: 37 USC note prec. 1001.>> MILITARY COMPENSATION
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.
(a) Educational Campaign Required.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
commence an educational campaign to improve the understanding and
awareness of members of the Armed Forces and the families of such
members with respect to the major components of monetary and nonmonetary
compensation for such members.
(b) Consistency With Compensation Review.--The Secretary shall carry
out the educational campaign required by subsection (a) in a manner
consistent with the recommendations contained in the report entitled
``The Fourteenth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation'' submitted
to Congress in January 2025 pursuant to section 1008(b) of title 37,
United States Code.
(c) Minimum Time of Campaign.--The educational campaign required by
subsection (a) shall be carried out for not less than one year.
(d) Elements.--The educational campaign required by subsection (a)
shall address--
(1) the elements of regular military compensation (RMC), as
defined in section 101(25) of title 37, United States Code;
(2) special and incentive pays;
(3) the calculation of retired pay for length of service;
(4) educational assistance programs and benefits;
(5) health care for members of the Armed Forces serving in
active components and the families of such members;
(6) nonmonetary benefits; and
(7) any other matters relating to monetary or nonmonetary
compesnation for members of the Armed Forces the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(e) Briefing.--
(1) Implementation plan.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
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defense committees a briefing on the plan to implement this
section.
(2) Effectiveness.--Not later than 60 days after the
completion of the educational campaign required by subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the effectiveness of the
educational campaign.
SEC. 665. <<NOTE: 10 USC 7596 note.>> DESIGNATION OF UNITED
STATES ARMY GARRISON KWAJALEIN ATOLL AS
REMOTE AND ISOLATED MILITARY INSTALLATION.
(a) Designation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness and the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the
Commander of the United States Army Pacific, shall designate United
States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a remote and isolated military
installation.
(b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the designation described in subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary
of the Army shall submit a notification to the congressional defense
committees confirming completion of the designation.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary of the Army submits the notification described in
subsection (b), the Commander of the United States Army Pacific shall
brief the congressional defense committees on adjustments to Department
of Defense resourcing for and support to United States Army Garrison
Kwajalein Atoll as a result of the designation described in subsection
(a).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``remote and isolated
military installation'' means a military installation determined to be
remote and isolated pursuant to the criteria set forth in Department of
Defense Instructions 1015.10 and 1015.18, dated July 6, 2009, and May
30, 2024, respectively (or successor instruction).
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents.
Sec. 702. Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic
examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise
ineligible individuals.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health
Agency.
Sec. 712. Military-civilian medical surge program.
Sec. 713. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
manning end strength.
Sec. 714. Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to
modify scope of services provided at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 715. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries.
Sec. 716. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner
countries.
Sec. 717. Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 718. Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to
chiropractic clinics at military installations.
Sec. 719. Strategic infectious disease medical research plan.
Sec. 720. Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms
relating to health care provider credentialing and
privileging of Department of Defense.
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Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Improvement of availability of care for veterans from
facilities and providers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 732. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
Sec. 733. Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 734. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating
to cancer.
Sec. 735. Study on accreditation of military dental treatment
facilities.
Sec. 736. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel.
Sec. 737. Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of
unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations.
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
SEC. 701. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO SPECIALTY
CARE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``In any case'' and
inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (b), in any case'';
and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking the heading and inserting ``Special
Rules for Certain Members and Dependents.--'';
(B) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense'' and
inserting ``(1) The Secretary of Defense''; and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1), as designated
by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the following new
paragraph:
``(2) With respect to members of the armed forces on active duty and
their dependents, the Secretary shall administer subsection (a) by
substituting `75 miles' for `100 miles'.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
the implementation of paragraph (2) of section 1074i(b) of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including--
(1) the estimated number of individuals the Secretary
expects to reimburse for travel expenses pursuant to such
paragraph;
(2) the expected cost increase of such reimbursements; and
(3) whether the Secretary determines that a different
distance should be specified in such paragraph.
SEC. 702. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1561 note.>> AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SEXUAL
ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS ON A
NONREIMBURSABLE BASIS TO CERTAIN OTHERWISE
INELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
(a) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> Authority to Provide Forensic
Examinations.--The Secretary of Defense, in accordance with regulations
prescribed by the Secretary, shall authorize medical personnel of the
Department of Defense to provide sexual assault medical forensic
examinations, in a military medical treatment facility on a
nonreimbursable basis, to an individual who--
(1) is not otherwise eligible for health care from the
Department;
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(2) reports a sexual assault offense for which a Defense
Criminal Investigative Organization may initiate an
investigation; and
(3) is eligible for a forensic examination in accordance
with those regulations.
(b) Additional Elements.--The regulations prescribed under
subsection (a) may provide for the handling, storage, and transfer to
law enforcement of a completed sexual assault medical forensic
examination kit.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
SEC. 711. CODIFICATION OF POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE DEFENSE
HEALTH AGENCY.
(a) In General.--Section 1073c of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (j) as
subsections (b) through (k), respectively;
(2) by inserting before subsection (b), as redesignated by
paragraph (1), the following:
``(a) Director of the Defense Health Agency.--(1) There is in the
Defense Health Agency a Director.
``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall--
``(A) be a military officer and hold a rank that is the same
or greater than the rank of any officer serving as the Surgeon
General of a military department under section 7036, 8031, or
9036 of this title; and
``(B) have joint experience.'';
(3) in subsection (b), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
(A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``, by not later than
September 30, 2021'';
(B) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``, commencing when the
Director begins to exercise responsibilities under that
paragraph,''; and
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``subsections (b)
and (c)'' and inserting ``subsections (c) and (d)'';
(4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later than September
30, 2024, and subject to subsection (f)'' and inserting
``Subject to subsection (g)'';
(5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (e)'' and
inserting ``subsection (f)''; and
(6) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (e)(1)'' and inserting ``subsection (f)(1)''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1091a(b)(2) of such title is
amended by striking ``section 1073c(i)'' and inserting ``section
1073c(j)''.
SEC. 712. MILITARY-CIVILIAN MEDICAL SURGE PROGRAM.
Section 1096 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
1071.>> is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by adding at the end the
following: ``; medical surge program''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
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``(e) Medical Surge Program.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, in
collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall
carry out a program of record known as the Military-Civilian Medical
Surge Program to--
``(A) support locations that the Secretary of Defense
selects under paragraph (3)(B); and
``(B) enhance the interoperability and medical surge
capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical System
in response to a declaration or other action described in
subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (4).
``(2)(A) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Institute for
Defense Health Cooperation at the Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences (or such successor center), shall oversee the
management, staffing, and deployment of the Program, in coordination
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the
Defense Health Agency, and, for purposes of ensuring that the Program is
carried out in a manner that is consistent with paragraph (6), the
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
``(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A) during a contingency
operation, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Program
provides support, acting through the Defense Health Agency serving as a
combat support agency, to the relevant combatant command.
``(C) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the program is
administrated in coordination with the military departments, the Joint
Staff, the Defense Health Agency, and the Department of Health and Human
Services through semiannual coordination meetings and quarterly updates.
On an annual basis, one such meeting shall include the participation of
partners specified in paragraph (3)(A).
``(D) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall
maintain requirements for staffing, specialized training, research, and
education, regarding patient regulation, movement, definitive care, and
other matters the Secretary determines critical to sustaining the health
of members of the armed forces.
``(3)(A) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish partnerships at locations selected under subparagraph (B) with
public, private, and nonprofit health care organizations, health care
institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers of
institutions of higher education, and hospitals that the Secretary and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services determine--
``(i) are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical response
in support of a wartime contingency or other catastrophic event
in the United States; and
``(ii) have demonstrated technical proficiency in critical
national security domains, including high-consequence infectious
disease and special pathogen preparedness, and matters relating
to defense, containment, management, care, and transportation.
``(B) The Secretary of Defense shall select not fewer than eight
locations that are operationally relevant to the missions of the
Department of Defense under the National Disaster Medical System and are
aeromedical or other transport hubs or logistics centers in the United
States for partnerships under subparagraph (A). The Secretary
may <<NOTE: Determination.>> select more than eight locations, including
locations outside of the continental United States, if the Secretary
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determines such additional locations cover areas of strategic and
operational relevance to the Department.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall ensure that the partnerships under paragraph (3)(A) allow
for civilian medical personnel to quickly and effectively mobilize
direct support to military medical treatment facilities and provide
support to other requirements of the military health system pursuant to
the following:
``(A) A declaration of a national emergency under the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.).
``(B) A public health emergency declared under section 319
of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).
``(C) A declaration of war by Congress.
``(D) A contingency operation.
``(E) The President's exercise of executive powers under the
War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
``(F) Any other emergency or major disaster as declared by
the President.
``(5) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services
and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives
a report on the status, readiness, and operational capabilities of the
Program. Each report shall include an assessment of personnel readiness,
resource availability, interagency coordination efforts, and
recommendations for continued improvements to the Program.
``(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the
Secretary of Defense to control, direct, limit, or otherwise affect the
authorities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect
to the leadership and administration of the National Disaster Medical
System, public health and medical preparedness and response, staffing
levels, or resource allocation.
``(7) <<NOTE: Definitions.>> In this subsection:
``(A) The term `institution of higher education' means a
four-year institution of higher education (as defined in section
101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
``(B) The term `National Disaster Medical System' means the
system established under section 2812 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11).
``(C) The term `Program' means the Military-Civilian Medical
Surge Program established under paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 713. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF MILITARY
MEDICAL MANNING END STRENGTH.
Section 741 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2676; 10 U.S.C.
129c note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``five-year period'' both
places it appears and inserting ``10-year period''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Not later than
two years after the date of the enactment of this Act,''
and inserting ``During each of 2024 and 2029,''; and
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(B) in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking ``three
years after the date of the enactment of this Act,''
both places it appears and inserting ``December 31,
2030,''.
SEC. 714. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN NOTIFICATIONS TO
MODIFY SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT
MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Section 1073d(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``information demonstrating'';
(2) by striking ``the extent'' and all that follows through
the period at the end and inserting ``the following:''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(A) An endorsement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff that the proposed modification will have no effect on
operational requirements of the armed forces.
``(B) An endorsement from the Surgeon General of the
military department concerned that the proposed modification
will have no effect on the training or readiness of military
medical personnel in the military department concerned.
``(C) An assessment from the Director of the Defense Health
Agency that explains how members of the armed forces and covered
beneficiaries receiving services at the facility will continue
to receive care.''.
SEC. 715. MILITARY MEDICAL COOPERATION ARRANGEMENTS AMONG FIVE
EYES COUNTRIES.
(a) Arrangements.--Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2350a.>> is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 2350t. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2350t.>> Military medical cooperation
arrangements among Five Eyes countries
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a
bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other formal
agreement with one or more governments of the Five Eyes countries to
support military medical cooperation or improve operational medical
interoperability.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Five Eyes countries' means the following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) The United Kingdom.
``(2) The term `military medical cooperation' means any of
the following:
``(A) Information exchange.
``(B) Medical interoperability, including
credentialing of health care personnel.
``(C) Medical education, training, exercises, and
evaluation.
``(D) Medical research, development, trials, and
evaluation.
``(E) Biodefense, including with respect to
prevention, preparation, response, and investigation.
``(F) Medical logistics, including the recognition
of MedCM, drugs and medical equipment.
``(G) Patient movement.
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``(H) Any other areas for cooperation designated by
the Secretary of Defense.
``(3) The term `military medicine' means any of the
following:
``(A) Combat casualty care including trauma.
``(B) Military infectious disease.
``(C) Chemical, biological, radiological, and
nuclear medical support.
``(D) Deployed health care delivery.
``(E) Public health, health readiness, and force
health protection.
``(F) Mental health.
``(G) Humanitarian response.
``(H) Anomalous health incidents.
``(I) Mass casualty management.
``(J) Any other areas of military medicine
designated by the Secretary of Defense.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year 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, the Committee on Foreign Relations of
the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a report on the agreements entered into and activities
carried out pursuant to section 2350t of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), including any other areas designated by the
Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) of such section 2350t.
SEC. 716. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF
PARTNER COUNTRIES.
Section 1094(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
``, or the official agency of the government of a partner
country; and''; and
(2) by inserting at the end the following:
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `partner country' means
any of the following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) The United Kingdom.
``(E) Any other country designated as a partner
country by the Secretary of Defense for the purposes of
this section.''.
SEC. 717. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1073c note.>> PLAN FOR PRIORITY
ASSIGNMENT OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan for each
military department to prioritize the assignment of active duty
medical and dental personnel to military medical treatment
facilities.
(2) Implementation.--Not later than September 1, 2026, the
Secretary of each military department shall each commence
carrying out the plan under paragraph (1) by assigning active
duty medical and dental personnel to military medical treatment
facilities in accordance with the plan.
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(3) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Updates.--The Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives updates on the
implementation of the plan under paragraph (1) as follows:
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> On a quarterly basis
until the Secretary of Defense determines that the plan
is fully implemented.
(B) On an annual basis thereafter.
(b) Assignments.--In carrying out the plan under subsection (a), the
Secretary of each military department, in coordination with the Director
of the Defense Health Agency, shall assign active duty medical and
dental personnel to military medical treatment facilities in accordance
with the plan.
(c) Corrective Action.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Compliance.>> Requirement.--If, in
the judgment of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a
military department fails to comply with the plan under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall issue to the
Secretary of the military department a directive requiring
corrective action by the Secretary not later than 90 days after
the date on which the directive is issued.
(2) Report.--If the Secretary of a military department fails
to initiate timely corrective action pursuant to the directive
issued by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
on such noncompliance. Such report--
(A) shall include a description of corrective
measures to be taken, a plan of action, and milestones;
and
(B) may include recommendations for legislative and
administrative changes the Secretary of Defense
determines appropriate.
(d) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Report.--Not later than January 1,
2027, and annually thereafter for a period of five years, the Director
of the Defense Health Agency and the Surgeons General of the military
departments shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the state of
manning for active duty and civilian medical and dental personnel. Such
report shall include, with respect to the year covered by the report,
the following:
(1) Average civilian, contractor, and military staffing
levels at military medical treatment facilities over the
preceding year.
(2) The extent to which military medical treatment facility
staffing is compliant with the requirements for optimal
operation of such facilities.
(3) Active duty operational medical personnel manning
shortfalls.
(4) Defense Health Agency civilian and contractor hiring
shortfalls, including a description of resources required to
fill civilian billet gaps.
(5) A projection of yearly budget shortfalls over each of
the next five years within the Defense Health Agency, including
a detailed description of the expected effects of such
shortfalls to delivering health care benefits, operating the
direct care network, maintaining an adequate managed care
network, maintaining a fit and healthy fighting force, training
medical personnel, recruiting and retaining medical personnel,
planning
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for contingency operations, and any other resourcing matters the
Director determines necessary and relevant.
(6) A description of military department-level tradeoffs
between operational medical requirements and military medical
treatment facility manning requirements, and how each military
department is working to fully support both.
(7) A description of health care service levels at military
medical treatment facilities and whether such facilities are
adequately resourced to provide enough throughput of medical
care to--
(A) maintain efficient operation of all medical
services offered at the facilities;
(B) meet patient needs; and
(C) keep all medical and dental personnel proficient
with the medical skills of the professional.
(8) For military medical treatment facilities that are
deficient in the categories listed in paragraph (7), a plan for
how to bring TRICARE program beneficiaries back into military
medical treatment facilities to improve and maintain operations
in the direct care system.
(9) A brief description of the major areas of disagreement
among the Director and each of the Surgeons General relating to
manning, operating, and improving the volume and quality of care
at all military medical treatment facilities, and a plan for how
to resolve such areas of disagreement going forward.
SEC. 718. PLAN AND REPORT BY DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY RELATING TO
CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS AT MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Plan.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall develop a
plan to--
(1) reopen any clinic at a military installation if, before
the date of the enactment of this Act, such clinic--
(A) offered chiropractic services and had an average
number of at least 400 visits per month; and
(B) was closed; and
(2) pay chiropractors stationed at military installations
under the General Schedule.
(b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the Director of the
Defense Health Agency shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on--
(1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and
(2) the utility of chiropractic services with respect to the
benefits of such services to members of the Armed Forces, the
availability of such services, and the cost of such services.
SEC. 719. STRATEGIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICAL RESEARCH PLAN.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date
on which the President submits a budget for fiscal year 2027 to Congress
pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of each
military department, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a comprehensive, strategic
infectious disease medical research plan (referred to in this section as
the ``Plan'').
(b) Matters to Be Included.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
Plan describes the following:
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(1) All infectious disease medical research conducted by the
Department of Defense, including the coordination process, to
ensure that such research is linked to--
(A) military readiness;
(B) joint force requirements;
(C) the requirements of the commanders of the
combatant commands; and
(D) relevance to individuals eligible for care at
military medical treatment facilities or through the
TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072(7) of title
10, United States Code).
(2) The infectious disease research projects funded under
the Defense Health Program Account under section 1100 of title
10, United States Code, including projects under--
(A) the Congressionally Directed Medical Research
Program of the Department of Defense;
(B) the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency;
(C) the United States Army Medical Research
Institute of Infectious Diseases;
(D) the Chemical and Biological Defense Program;
(E) the Defense Threat Reduction Agency;
(F) the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical
Sciences located in Thailand;
(G) the Naval Medical Research Unit; and
(H) the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
(3) The process for ensuring synergy across the military
medical research community--
(A) to address gaps in military infectious disease
research;
(B) to minimize duplication of research;
(C) to promote collaboration within research focus
areas; and
(D) to leverage and modernize the existing medical
research and development infrastructure of the
Department of Defense.
(4) The efforts of the Secretary to coordinate with other
departments and agencies of the Federal Government to increase
awareness of complementary infectious disease research efforts
that are being carried out by the Federal Government.
(c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Budget Display Information.--The
Secretary shall submit to the President, in conjunction with the
materials of the Department of Defense supporting the fiscal year 2027
budget request submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, and annually thereafter
in conjunction with each subsequent budget request through fiscal year
2032, a detailed budget for carrying out the Plan that includes the
following:
(1) The resources necessary for infectious disease medical
research to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)
for the applicable fiscal year and the four following fiscal
years, disaggregated by the activities described in paragraphs
(1) through (4) of subsection (b).
(2) With respect to procurement accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget activity,
line number, line item, and line item title; and
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(B) a description of the requirements for such
amounts specific to the Plan.
(3) With respect to research, development, test, and
evaluation accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget activity,
line number, program element, and program element title;
and
(B) a description of the requirements for such
amounts specific to the Plan.
(4) With respect to operation and maintenance accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account title, budget
activity title, line number, and subactivity group
title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in which
such amounts will be used.
(5) With respect to military personnel accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget activity,
budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and
(B) a description of the requirements for such
amounts specific to the Plan.
(6) With respect to each project under military construction
accounts, the country, location, project title, and project
amount by fiscal year.
(7) With respect to the activities described in subsection
(b)--
(A) amounts displayed by account title, budget
activity title, line number, and subactivity group
title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in which
such amounts will be used.
(8) With respect to each military department--
(A) amounts displayed by account title, budget
activity title, line number, and subactivity group
title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in which
such amounts will be used.
(9) With respect to the amounts described in each of
paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(A), (4)(A), (5)(A), (6), (7)(A), and
(8)(A) for a fiscal year--
(A) a comparison between--
(i) the amount requested in the budget of the
President for such fiscal year; and
(ii) the amount projected in the previously
submitted budget request of the President for such
fiscal year;
(B) a detailed summary of the amounts obligated for
the Plan during the most recently concluded fiscal year;
and
(C) a detailed comparison between--
(i) the amounts obligated for the Plan during
the most recently concluded fiscal year; and
(ii) the amounts requested for the Plan in the
budget of the President for the applicable fiscal
year.
SEC. 720. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1094 note.>> REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS UNDER PROCESSES AND FORMS
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
CREDENTIALING AND PRIVILEGING OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Review.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall
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review all processes and forms relating to health care provider
credentialing and privileging of covered applicants to ensure
that each individual who provides health care independently as a
health-care professional at a health care facility of the
Department of Defense meets the requirement of section 1094(a)
of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Centralized credential system.--In carrying out section
1094(b) of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary shall
establish a centralized credential system that allows the
commanding officer of a health care facility of the Department
to verify the licensure of a health care professional,
regardless of the location of the facility or the Armed Force in
which the health care professional serves. The Secretary shall
ensure that not less than 90 percent of such verifications are
completed within seven days of the date on which the commanding
officer requests such verification if the request does not
relate to a health-care professional with an adverse record.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing
the following:
(1) The findings of the review required under subsection
(a).
(2) A detailed plan outlining steps the Secretary has taken
or will take pursuant to such review, including a timeline for
completion of such steps.
(c) Covered Applicant Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
applicant'' means an applicant for a position as a health-care
professional (as defined in section 1094 of title 10, United States
Code) who--
(1) is required to go through a credentialing and
privileging process; and
(2) provides care--
(A) at a health care facility of the Department of
Defense; or
(B) through the civilian network of the TRICARE
program (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code).
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 731. <<NOTE: 38 USC 8111 note.>> IMPROVEMENT OF AVAILABILITY
OF CARE FOR VETERANS FROM FACILITIES AND
PROVIDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Action Plans.--
(1) In general.--Pursuant to the authorities under section
8111 of title 38, United States Code, and section 1104 of title
10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop and implement action
plans at covered facilities--
(A) to strengthen sharing of resources between the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs under existing statutory authority;
(B) to improve communication between the Department
of Veterans Affairs and pertinent command and director
leadership of military medical treatment facilities;
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(C) to increase utilization of military medical
treatment facilities with excess capacity or space;
(D) to increase case volume and complexity for
graduate professional and other medical education
programs of the Department of Defense and the Department
of Veterans Affairs; and
(E) to increase access to care for enrolled veterans
in areas in which a military medical treatment facility
is located that is identified by the Secretary of
Defense as having excess capacity or space.
(2) Matters to be included.--The action plans required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) Cross-credentialing and privileging of health
care providers to jointly care for enrolled veterans in
medical facilities of the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
(B) Expedited access to installations of the
Department of Defense for staff of the Department of
Veterans Affairs and enrolled veterans.
(C) The designation of a coordinator within each
covered facility to serve as a liaison between the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs and to lead the implementation of such action
plan.
(D) A mechanism for monitoring the effectiveness of
such action plan on an ongoing basis, to include
establishing relevant performance goals and collecting
data to assess progress towards those goals.
(E) Prioritized integration of relevant information
technology and other systems or processes to enable
seamless information sharing, medical records referrals
and ancillary orders and results, payment methodologies
and billing processes, and workload attribution when
personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs provide
services at facilities of the Department of Defense or
when personnel of the Department of Defense provide
services at facilities of the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
(F) An oversight and accountability plan for the
handling of adverse medical events and complaints from
patients or staff, including a requirement to track any
significant adverse medical events and provide
information on such events in the briefing required
under subsection (f).
(G) Any other matter that the Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs consider
appropriate.
(b) Approval of Action Plans.--Before any action plan required under
subsection (a) with respect to a covered facility shall be considered
complete and submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress
pursuant to subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that approval for the action plan is
obtained from--
(1) the co-chairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs-
Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee established
under section 320 of title 38, United States Code;
(2) the local installation commander for the covered
facility of the Department of Defense; and
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(3) the director of the relevant medical center of the
Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to any covered
facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) Requirements Relating to Sharing Agreements.--
(1) Lead coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that there is a lead
coordinator at each facility of the Department of Defense or the
Department of Veterans Affairs, as the case may be, with respect
to which there is a sharing agreement in place.
(2) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>> List of
agreements.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs shall maintain on a publicly available website
a list of the sharing agreements in place between the medical
facilities of the Department of Defense and the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
(d) Patient Safety, Complaints, and Accountability.--
(1) Secure complaint process.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a secure
mechanism for enrolled veterans to report concerns
regarding care received under an action plan required
under subsection (a).
(B) Elements of mechanism.--The mechanism
established under subparagraph (A) shall protect
confidentiality, prohibit retaliation, and ensure
transmission of each complaint to both the Department of
Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(2) Documentation and review.--
(A) Documentation.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall maintain records of
all complaints, adverse events, and safety incidents
involving patients or staff pursuant to the action plans
required by subsection (a).
(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Review.--The records
maintained under subparagraph (A) shall be jointly
reviewed on a quarterly basis by designated officials of
the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
(3) Notification and investigation.--Any allegation of
abuse, neglect, or misconduct involving personnel of the
Department of Defense in the treatment of a veteran under an
action plan shall be promptly referred by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, and the commander or
medical center director, as applicable, of the facility
concerned to the Office of Inspector General of the Department
of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(4) Interim protective measures.--Pending resolution of any
investigation relating to conduct under an action plan, the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs may suspend referrals of veterans
to the provider or facility concerned.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30
days following the completion of the action plans required under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall submit such plans to the appropriate committees of
Congress.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Annual Joint Briefings on Action Plans.--Not
later than one year after submitting the action plans to the appropriate
committees of Congress pursuant to subsection (e), the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to the
appropriate committees of Congress a briefing containing--
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(1) a status update on the progress of implementing the
action plans required under this section;
(2) recommendations for developing subsequent action plans
for each facility with respect to which there is a sharing
agreement in place;
(3) the number of patients served pursuant to the action
plans, broken down by facility and service type;
(4) the number of health care providers who were cross-
credentialed or privileged to jointly care for beneficiaries in
medical facilities of the Department of Defense or the
Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to the action plans,
broken down by facility and service type;
(5) the costs incurred and reimbursed between the Department
of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to
the action plans, including an accounting of the use of the DOD-
VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund established under section
8111(d)(2) of title 38, United States Code, if applicable;
(6) a summary of the effectiveness of the mechanisms
developed pursuant to the action plans related to oversight,
accountability, data-gathering, and performance goals as well as
any recommendations for improving such mechanisms;
(7) a summary of any patient safety incidents or complaints
and associated resolutions as well as any recommendations for
improving the patient safety and complaint resolution process
under the actions plans; and
(8) a summary of the integration of information technology
and other systems pursuant to the action plans as well as
barriers to further integration and recommendations for
improving such integration.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to allow the Department of Defense or the Department of
Veterans Affairs to require a veteran to seek care at a facility of the
Department of Defense or to allow military medical treatment facilities
to be used as a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs for
purposes of determining eligibility of veterans for care from a non-
Department of Veterans Affairs provider under the eligibility access
standards developed under section 1703B of title 38, United States Code.
(h) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30, 2028.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
(2) The term ``covered facility'' means--
(A) a military medical treatment facility (as such
term is defined in section 1073c of title 10, United
States Code); or
(B) a medical facility of the Department of Veterans
Affairs described in section 8101(3) of title 38, United
States Code.
(3) The term ``enrolled veteran'' means a veteran enrolled
in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans
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Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title
38, United States Code.
(4) The term ``sharing agreement'' means an agreement for
the sharing of health-care resources between the Department of
Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs under section
1104 of title 10, United States Code, or section 8111 of title
38, United States Code.
(5) The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in
section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
SEC. 732. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> PROHIBITION ON PAINFUL
RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC CATS AND DOGS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b) or (c), the
Secretary of Defense may not conduct, or support the conduct of, painful
research on a domestic cat (Felis catus) or a domestic dog (Canis
familiaris).
(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
with respect to any physical exam, training program, or study relating
to service animals or military animals.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition in
subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that the waiver is
in the national security interests of the United States; and
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Secretary makes the waiver, submits to the
congressional defense committees a detailed justification for
the waiver, including--
(A) an identification of the Department of Defense
account from which funds would be obligated or expended
to conduct, or support the conduct of, the proposed
research covered by the waiver;
(B) an identification of the amount of such funds;
(C) an identification of the intended purpose of
such funds;
(D) an identification of the recipient or
prospective recipient of such funds (including any
nongovernmental recipient, as applicable);
(E) an explanation for how the waiver is in the
national security interests of the United States; and
(F) any other information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military animal'' has the meaning given the
term in section 2583(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``painful research'' includes any research,
biomedical training, experimentation, or biological testing,
classified in pain category D or E by the Department of
Agriculture.
(3) The term ``service animal'' has the meaning given the
term in section 37.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
or such successor regulation.
SEC. 733. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON WASTEWATER
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Pilot Program Required.--Commencing not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the
Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater
surveillance system at not fewer than four installations of a military
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department at which the Secretary seeks to identify the prevalence of
infectious diseases among members of the Armed Forces at the
installation (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Technologies and Data System Used.--In carrying out the pilot
program, the Secretary shall ensure the system developed and implemented
under subsection (a) is comprised of appropriate technologies and a
uniform data system across the Department of Defense.
(c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out during a two-
year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot
program.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the
pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following:
(1) A summary of the findings from the wastewater
surveillance system under the pilot program.
(2) Recommendations for interventions or policy changes
based on trends observed under the pilot program.
(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program
in enhancing force health protection and readiness.
SEC. 734. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1071 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST
CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
DEPENDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL
COVERAGE RELATING TO CANCER.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than September 30,
2027, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program under
which a covered individual may obtain supplemental insurance for
noncovered expenses under a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan
described in subsection (b)(1) (in this section referred to as the
``pilot program''). The Secretary shall carry out such program until the
date on which the last agreement terminates pursuant to subsection
(b)(2).
(b) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Agreement.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary shall enter into an agreement with not fewer than two
companies to each offer one or more fixed indemnity supplemental
benefit plans that--
(A) meet the requirements for a supplemental
insurance plan under section 199.2 of title 32, Code of
Federal Regulations, and the exceptions under section
199.8(b)(4) of such title, as in effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act;
(B) are provided under a separate policy,
certificate, or contract; and
(C) are designed to help participants pay noncovered
expenses.
(2) Duration of agreement.--An agreement entered into under
paragraph (1) shall be for a period of not more than three
years, and may not be renewed.
(c) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Provision of Information.--The Secretary
shall provide information to covered individuals regarding the pilot
program by making available on a publicly accessible internet website
the following information:
(1) <<NOTE: Notice.>> A notice of availability of a fixed
indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program.
(2) A description of how to enroll in such plan.
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(3) A description and explanation of such plan, including
the diagnoses, screenings, and treatments covered by the plan.
(4) A description of the costs to the individual through
premiums and remittances to a company providing such plan.
(5) <<NOTE: Notice.>> A notice that--
(A) the availability of a fixed indemnity
supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program does not affect the health care benefits
provided to covered individuals under the TRICARE
program; and
(B) covered individuals are not required to purchase
such a plan in order to receive health care benefits
covered under the TRICARE program.
(d) Enrollment.--
(1) Election.--A covered individual may elect to enroll in a
fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the
pilot program.
(2) <<NOTE: Procedures. Determination.>> Verification of
eligibility.--The Secretary shall establish procedures to
determine the eligibility of applicants seeking to enroll in a
fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the
pilot program.
(e) Limitations on Authorization of Appropriations.--None of the
amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 or any fiscal year thereafter to carry
out the pilot program may be used to subsidize the cost of a fixed
indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefing.--Not later than one
year after the date on which the pilot program commences and annually
thereafter during the life of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing regarding the pilot program, including the
following:
(1) A description of the insurance products provided through
a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the
pilot program.
(2) The number of covered individuals who enrolled in such a
plan.
(3) Feedback and examples of use cases by such individuals.
(4) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A determination by the
Secretary with respect to whether the pilot program should be
made permanent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered individual'' means the following:
(A) A member of the regular component of the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(B) A dependent (as defined in section 1072 of title
10, United States Code) of such a member who is enrolled
in the TRICARE program.
(2) The term ``noncovered expense'' means, with respect to a
covered individual, any expenses relating to the screening for
and diagnosis and treatment of cancer that are not otherwise
covered by the health care benefits the individuals receives
under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, or any other
benefit provided by the Secretary of Defense.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
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SEC. 735. STUDY ON ACCREDITATION OF MILITARY DENTAL TREATMENT
FACILITIES.
(a) Study Required.--The Inspector General of the Department of
Defense shall conduct a study on the accreditation of military dental
treatment facilities. Such study shall include the following:
(1) An identification of the number and percentage of
military dental treatment facilities that have not achieved
accreditation.
(2) An analysis of any barriers, including administrative or
operational barriers, impeding the achievement of such
accreditation requirement with respect to military dental
treatment facilities.
(3) An assessment of the resources, including personnel,
training, and infrastructure resources, necessary to achieve
accreditation.
(4) An estimate of the costs necessary to bring any
unaccredited military dental treatment facility into compliance
with such accreditation requirement.
(5) Recommendations for any administrative, legislative, or
other action necessary to ensure the full implementation of such
accreditation requirement.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection
(a). Such report shall include--
(1) the findings of the study;
(2) a plan to ensure the accreditation of military dental
treatment facilities; and
(3) any recommendations by the Inspector General for
additional resources or legislative authority necessary to
achieve full accreditation of military dental treatment
facilities.
SEC. 736. STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG
MILITARY ROTARY-WING PILOTS AND AVIATION
SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
among covered individuals in two phases as provided by this section.
(b) Initial Phase of Study.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Goal of initial phase.--Under
the initial phase of the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall determine whether there is an increased
prevalence of, or increased rate of mortality caused by, cancer
for covered individuals as compared to similarly aged
individuals in the general population. The Secretary may select
the types of cancer to include in the study.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the findings of the
phase of the study under this subsection.
(c) Second Phase of Study.--
(1) Goal of second phase.--If, pursuant to the phase of the
study under subsection (b), the Secretary determines there is an
increased prevalence of, or increased mortality
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rate caused by, a type of cancer among covered individuals, the
Secretary shall conduct a second phase of the study to--
(A) identify any carcinogenic toxin or other
hazardous material associated with the operation of
military rotary-wing aircraft, such as fumes, fuels, or
other liquids;
(B) identify any operating environment, including
frequencies or electromagnetic fields, in which covered
individuals may have received excess exposure to non-
ionizing radiation in the course of such operation,
including non-ionizing radiation associated with
airborne, ground, or shipboard radars; and
(C) identify potential exposures as a result of
military service by covered individuals to carcinogenic
toxins or other hazardous materials not associated with
the operation of military rotary-wing aircraft (such as
exposure to burn pits, toxins in contaminated water, or
toxins embedded in soils), including by determining--
(i) the locations of such service; and
(ii) any duties of covered individuals
unrelated to such operation and associated with an
increased prevalence of, or increased mortality
rate caused by, cancer.
(2) Report on second phase.--If the Secretary conducts the
phase of the study under this subsection, not later than one
year after the date on which the Secretary provides the briefing
under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate a report on the findings of such phase.
(3) Data format.--The Secretary shall format any data
resulting from the phase of the study under this subsection
consistent with the formatting of data under the Surveillance,
Epidemiology, and End Results program, including by
disaggregating such data by race, gender, and age.
(d) Sources of Data.--In conducting the study under this section,
the Secretary shall use data from--
(1) the database of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
Results program;
(2) the study conducted under section 750 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 134 Stat. 3716); and
(3) any other study previously conducted by the Secretary of
a military department that the Secretary determines relevant for
purposes of this section.
(e) 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 individual'' means any individual
who--
(A) served in a covered Armed Force on or after
February 28, 1961, as an aircrew member of a rotary-wing
aircraft (including as a pilot or aviation support
personnel), without regard to the status, position,
rank, or grade of the individual within such crew; and
(B) receives health care benefits under chapter 55
of title 10, United States Code.
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SEC. 737. STUDY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF AND MENTAL HEALTH
EFFECTS OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN
COMBAT OPERATIONS.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive study on the psychological effects and mental health
effects of members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who
operate or support unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An assessment of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress
disorder, depression, anxiety, burnout, moral injury, and other
mental health conditions among members of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel who--
(A) pilot or operate unmanned aircraft systems in
combat operations; or
(B) analyze combat imagery and conduct targeting
assessments for such systems.
(2) A comparative analysis of the mental health outcomes of
such individuals relative to--
(A) aircrew engaged in crewed combat operations; and
(B) personnel deployed in non-flying combat roles.
(3) An evaluation of operational stressors unique to the use
of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations, including--
(A) shift work and sleep disruption;
(B) remote witnessing of lethal operations;
(C) emotional disengagement and isolation; and
(D) exposure to civilian casualties or traumatic
visual content.
(4) An assessment of existing mental health support services
of the Department of Defense available to members of the Armed
Forces and other personnel who operate or support unmanned
aircraft systems in combat operations and whether such services
are adequate, accessible, and appropriately tailored.
(5) Recommendations to improve mental health screening,
treatment, and prevention for such members and personnel.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall consult with--
(1) the Surgeons General of the Armed Forces;
(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness;
(3) the Director of the Defense Health Agency; and
(4) appropriate scientific institutions with expertise in
combat psychology and remote warfare.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an
unclassified report on the results of the study conducted under this
section, including the recommendations described in subsection (b)(5).
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TITLE VIII-- <<NOTE: Contracts.>> ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION
MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
Sec. 802. Changes to certain documents.
Sec. 803. Pilot program for financing for covered activities.
Sec. 804. Multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and
certain munitions.
Sec. 805. Addressing insufficiencies in technical data.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition
process.
Sec. 812. Modifications to current defense acquisition requirements.
Sec. 813. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
Sec. 814. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
actions.
Sec. 815. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
requirements validation.
Sec. 816. Modification of program and processes relating to foreign
acquisition.
Sec. 817. Review of Department of Defense Instruction relating to
conventional ammunition management.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 821. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
Sec. 822. Modifications to requirements for the President of the Defense
Acquisition University.
Sec. 823. Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian Training Corps.
Sec. 824. Increasing competition in defense contracting.
Sec. 825. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 826. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
acquisition workforce.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 831. Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement of certain
seafood.
Sec. 832. Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 833. Interim national security waivers for supply chain
illumination efforts.
Sec. 834. Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from
certain nations.
Sec. 835. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from
certain nations.
Sec. 836. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
requirements for covered products.
Sec. 837. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
Sec. 838. Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department
of Defense dependent on foreign materials or components.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 841. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with
certain retailers.
Sec. 842. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
foreign sources.
Sec. 843. Application of national security waiver for strategic
materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials.
Sec. 844. Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization
for production from recovered material.
Sec. 845. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
entities.
Sec. 846. Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that
have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the
Russian Federation or the Russian energy sector.
Sec. 847. Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters
from foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 848. Clarification of procurement prohibition related to
acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in
certain countries.
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Sec. 849. Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive
manufacturing machines.
Sec. 850. Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology
providers.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
Sec. 862. Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense
Executive Agent authority.
Sec. 863. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
Capabilities Initiative.
Sec. 864. United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 865. Improving the domestic textile and industrial base.
Sec. 866. Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization.
Sec. 867. Modifications to defense industrial base fund.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
advance international product support capabilities in a
contested logistics environment.
Sec. 872. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
Sec. 873. Combatant command experimentation authority.
Sec. 874. Annual report on contract cancellations and terminations.
Sec. 875. Ability to withhold contract payments during period of
pendancy of a bid protest.
Sec. 876. Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually
hazardous risks.
Sec. 877. Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-
generation wireless technology.
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
SEC. 801. ASSUMPTION OF UNINSURABLE RISK ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 281 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
3861.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 3864. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3864.>> Assumption of uninsurable
risk on certain contracts
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a
contractor is not required to assume the risk of loss for work in
process under a covered contract if, due to the classified nature of the
performance of such contractor under such covered contract--
``(1) such contractor is unable to obtain insurance for such
risk of loss from a commercial provider; or
``(2) a commercial provider is unable to process a claim of
such contractor for loss of work in process under such covered
contract.
``(b) Limitations.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to a
loss of work in process under a covered contract to the extent that such
loss--
``(1) is the result of willful misconduct or lack of good
faith on the part of the managerial personnel of the contractor,
including with respect to the oversight of subcontractors by the
contractor; or
``(2) is the result of workmanship error by the contractor.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `classified contract' means a contract the
performance of which requires a contractor performing under such
contract, or an employee of such contractor, to have access to
classified information.
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``(2) The term `covered contract' means a classified, fixed-
price type contract for the acquisition of a product entered
into by the Department of Defense after the enactment of this
Act.
``(3) The term `work in process' means an item at any stage
of production or manufacture at any time from the initiation of
contract performance until delivery to and acceptance by the
Government.
``(4) The term `workmanship error' means damage to work in
process that is a result of an incorrectly performed skill-based
task, operation, or action that was originally planned or
intended.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. 10 USC 3864 note.>> Regulations.--
Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall revise the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement to carry out section 3864 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 802. CHANGES TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4601.>> In General.--Chapter 361 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new section:
``Sec. 4604. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4604.>> Changes to certain documents
``(a) In General.--Each document referred to in a contract or other
agreement for procurement entered into by the Secretary of Defense shall
include a notation that--
``(1) provides the version of such document that is
applicable to such contract or other agreement; and
``(2) indicates whether any changes have been made to such
document after the issuance of the solicitation pursuant to
which such contract or other agreement was entered into.
``(b) Unnotated Documents.--With respect to a document referred to
in a contract or other agreement described in subsection (a) that does
not include the notation required under such subsection, the version of
the document that shall apply with respect to such contract or other
agreement is the version in effect at the time of the issuance of the
solicitation pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was
entered into.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4604 note.>> Applicability.--The amendment made
by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a contract or other
agreement entered into after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 803. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3761 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR FINANCING
FOR COVERED ACTIVITIES.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot
program to evaluate the feasibility, risks, and benefits of expanding
contract cost principles and procedures of the Department of Defense to
allow for financing costs incurred for a covered activity under a
covered contract to be considered allowable and allocable as a direct or
indirect cost for such covered contract.
(b) Program Authorities and Requirements.--Under a pilot program
established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense--
(1) may treat financing costs incurred for a covered
activity under a covered contract as allowable and allocable as
a direct or an indirect cost for such covered contract,
provided--
(A) such costs are--
(i) reasonable in amount and consistent with
prevailing market rates for similar financing; and
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(ii) incurred to pay a financing entity; and
(B) such covered activity is performed in compliance
with the applicable requirements of the Department of
Defense for audits of material and inventory management;
and
(2) shall ensure that with respect to a covered contract for
which financing costs are allowable and allocable under the
pilot program, any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under such covered contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total
liability to the Government for the termination of such covered
contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding
obligated at the time of termination.
(c) Subcontractor Status.--For the purposes of a pilot program
established under (a), a financing entity may not be considered a
subcontractor solely because of the participation of such financing
entity in a covered activity.
(d) <<NOTE: Updates.>> Briefing.--Prior to establishing a pilot
program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on how the Department of
Defense will ensure the compliance of a financing entity who is not
treated as a subcontractor with the applicable requirements of the
Department of Defense for audits of material and inventory management,
including any updates to the policies or regulations of the Department
required to ensure such compliance.
(e) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Report and Recommendations.--Not later
than February 15, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program
established under subsection (a), if any, including an assessment of the
feasibility, risks, and benefits of authorizing the financing costs
incurred by a contractor for a covered activity under a covered contract
to be considered allowable and allocable as a direct or indirect cost
for such covered contract, and recommendations on whether the pilot
program should be extended or the authority under the pilot program
should be made permanent.
(f) Sunset.--The Secretary of Defense may not authorize the
treatment of financing costs incurred for a covered activity under a
covered contract as allowable and allocable as a direct or an indirect
cost for such covered contract under the pilot program established under
subsection (a) if such covered contract is entered into on or after
December 31, 2029.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered activity'' means an activity taken by
a prime contractor or subcontractor--
(A) to manage an inventory of completed products or
components used in production;
(B) to improve inventory management of products or
components necessary for sustainment or maintenance; or
(C) to materially expand the capacity of production
or sustainment and maintenance through capital
expenditures.
(2) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract,
subcontract, or other agreement entered into by the Secretary of
Defense for the performance of a covered activity.
(3) The term ``financing costs'' means interest on
borrowings, bond discounts, and costs of financing and
refinancing capital.
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(4) The term ``financing entity'' means--
(A) any corporation, limited liability company,
partnership, trust, or other entity that--
(i) is organized under Federal or State law;
and
(ii) as part of its regular business
activities, extends credit, loans, or other forms
of financing to other persons or entities; and
(B) provided that such legal entity is not owned by,
controlled by, or under common control with the other
persons or entities receiving such financing.
SEC. 804. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR COVERED SYSTEMS AND
CERTAIN MUNITIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 3501 note.>> Multiyear Procurement for Covered
Systems.--
(1) In general.--Subject to section 3501 of title 10, United
States Code, the Secretary of the Defense shall submit to
Congress a request for a specific authorization to enter into
one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of a covered
system if--
(A) a decision has been made by the responsible head
of agency to proceed to full-rate production for such
covered system; and
(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> such covered system is
planned to maintain full-rate production for a period of
five or more consecutive years after entering into such
a contract.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) if the
Secretary determines that the projected threat environment in
which the covered system is to be fielded has changed in a
manner such that the procurement of such covered system is no
longer necessary.
(3) Applicability.--This section and the requirements of
this section shall apply with respect to a multiyear contract
for the procurement of a covered system entered into on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(4) Covered system defined.--In this subsection, the term
``covered system'' has the meaning given ``major system'' in
section 3041 of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Multiyear Procurement for Certain Munitions.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (3),
subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States Code, the
head of an agency is authorized to enter into one or more
multiyear contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026, for the
procurement of any of the following:
(A) Standard Missile-3 (``SM-3'') Block 1B missile
systems (and products, services, and logistics support
associated with SM-3 Block 1B systems or a subsystem
that performs a critical function of the missile
system).
(B) Standard Missile-6 (``SM-6'') missile systems
(and products, services, and logistics support
associated with SM-6 systems or a subsystem that
performs a critical function of the missile system).
(C) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Tomahawk Cruise Missile
systems, including both Tomahawk Cruise Missile system
variants (and products, services, and logistics support
associated with Tomahawk Cruise Missile systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of the
missile system), for more than one, but not more than
seven, program years.
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(D) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile
(``AMRAAM'') systems (and products, services, and
logistics support associated with AMRAAM systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of the
missile system).
(E) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
(``JASSM'') systems (and products, services, and
logistics support associated with JASSM systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of the
missile system).
(F) Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (``LRASM'') systems
(and products, services, and logistics support
associated with LRASM systems or a subsystem that
performs a critical function of the missile system).
(G) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Terminal High Altitude
Area Defense (``THAAD'') systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with THAAD
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function
of the missile system), for more than one, but not more
than seven, program years.
(H) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Patriot Advanced
Capability-3 (``PAC-3'') Missile Segment Enhancement
(MSE) systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with PAC-3 MSE systems or a subsystem
that performs a critical function of the missile
system), for more than one, but not more than seven,
program years.
(I) Family of Affordable Mass Munitions (``FAMM''),
Extended-Range Attack Munition (``ERAM''), Enterprise
Test Vehicle (``ETV''), or ground-launched low-cost
cruise missile systems (and products, services, and
logistics support associated with FAMM, ERAM, ETV, or
ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of the
missile system).
(J) Low-cost hypersonic strike systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated
with low-cost hypersonic strike systems or a subsystem
that performs a critical function of the missile
system).
(2) Procurement in conjunction with existing contracts.--The
systems and subsystems described in paragraph (1) may be
procured through modifications or extensions to any existing
contract for such systems and subsystems.
(3) Limited applicability of multiyear contracting
provision.--Paragraphs (3)(B), (3)(C), (3)(D), and (4) of
subsection (i) of section 3501 of title 10, United States Code,
shall not apply with respect to a multiyear contract entered
into under this subsection.
(4) Additional requirements.--
(A) <<NOTE: Deadline. Briefing. Plan.>> Design
stability.--Notwithstanding subsection 3501(a)(4) of
this title, with respect to a multiyear contract entered
into under this subsection that provides, in the terms
of such contract included on the date on which such
contract is entered into, for the potential insertion of
upgraded components or design changes that address
obsolescence or producibility requirements, such
upgraded components or design changes may be included in
the end product if, not later than 180 days before the
insertion of such upgraded components or design changes,
the head of an agency that is a party to such contract
provides to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on such upgraded components or design changes,
including a
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testing plan to ensure such upgraded components or
design changes will meet system requirements.
(B) Certification requirements.--In applying the
requirements of subsection (i)(3) of section 3501 of
title 10, United States Code, to a multiyear contract
entered into under this subsection, the Secretary of
Defense may not make the certification described in such
subsection--
(i) for Tomahawk Cruise Missile systems
described in paragraph (1)(C), until the Secretary
has provided a certification for FAMM, ERAM, ETV,
or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems
described in paragraph (1)(I);
(ii) for JASSM systems described in paragraph
(1)(E), until the Secretary has provided a
certification for FAMM, ERAM, ETV, or ground-
launched low-cost cruise missile systems described
in paragraph (1)(I);and
(iii) for SM-6 missile systems described in
paragraph (1)(B), until the Secretary has provided
a certification for low-cost hypersonic strike
systems described in paragraph (1)(J).
(5) Authority for advance procurement.--The head of an
agency may enter into one or more contracts for advance
procurement, beginning in fiscal year 2026, associated with a
system or subsystem described in paragraph (1) for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under such paragraph, which may include procurement of
economic order quantities of material and equipment when cost
savings are achievable.
(6) 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 a fiscal year after fiscal year 2026 is subject to
the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such
later fiscal year.
(7) Head of an agency defined.--In this subsection, the term
``head of an agency'' means--
(A) the Secretary of Defense;
(B) the Secretary of the Army;
(C) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(D) the Secretary of the Air Force.
(c) Clarification to Use of Multiyear Contract Authority.--Section
3501(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``significant''.
SEC. 805. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3771 note.>> ADDRESSING INSUFFICIENCIES
IN TECHNICAL DATA.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessment. Verification.>> Establishment of
Technical Data System.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a digital system to track, manage, and enable the assessment
of covered data related to covered systems, and to verify the compliance
of contractors and subcontractors with contract requirements related to
technical data for covered systems.
(b) Review of Requirements for Covered Data.--The Secretary of
Defense shall identify relevant contracts or other agreements for each
covered system and conduct a review of the requirements contained in
such contracts or other agreements with respect
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to covered data, including requirements for both data delivered and data
otherwise accessible by the Department of Defense on a non-deliverable
basis.
(c) Assessment of Available Covered Data.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall assess the
covered data required under the requirements with respect to
covered data reviewed under subsection (b) and, for each such
requirement--
(A) describe the physical or electronic storage
location of the covered data that is in the possession
of the Department of Defense, or the method by which the
Department accesses the covered data, as applicable;
(B) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> evaluate whether the
covered data delivered to the Department under such
requirement complies with--
(i) the marking and rights requirements for
such covered data under or pursuant to the
contract containing such reviewed requirement; and
(ii) the applicable provisions of chapter 275
of title 10, United States Code; and
(C) describe the category of rights in technical
data applicable under section 3771 of title 10, United
States Code, to the covered data delivered to the
Department under such reviewed requirement, including an
identification of whether the delivery or access to such
covered data under such reviewed requirement is subject
to a customized commercial license or a specially
negotiated license.
(2) <<NOTE: Records.>> Findings.--The Secretary of Defense
shall record in the digital system implemented under subsection
(a) the findings of the review conducted under subsection (b)
and the assessment under paragraph (1).
(d) Identification of Insufficiency in Covered Data.--Based on the
review of requirements for covered data required by subsection (b) and
the assessment of available covered data required by subsection (c), the
Secretary of Defense shall identify any insufficiency in covered data
that negatively affects the ability of the Secretary to effectively
operate a covered system and maintain such covered system in a cost-
effective manner considering factors, including the years remaining in
the lifecycle of the covered system, projected inventory numbers of the
covered system, or a cost analysis of continuing the current operations
or maintenance approach for the covered system.
(e) Addressing an Insufficiency in Covered Data.--
(1) In general.--For each covered system acquired by the
Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) distinguish between--
(i) covered data, the delivery of or access to
which was required by the contract or other
agreement under the review in subsection (b); and
(ii) covered data that was not required by the
contract or other agreement but that the
Department identified as an insufficiency in
subsection (d);
(B) for covered data described in subparagraph
(A)(i) that is identified as insufficient under
subsection (d), seek to address such insufficiency with
the relevant contractor, including by receiving access
to such covered data on a non-deliverable basis;
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(C) for covered data described in subparagraph
(A)(i) that identified as improperly marked pursuant to
subsection (c)(1)(B), seek to address such improper
marking with the relevant contractor;
(D) for covered data described in subparagraph
(A)(ii), initiate a streamlined process to--
(i) request the relevant contractor to provide
the Government with options for the covered data
required to address the insufficiency in such
covered data identified under subsection (d),
which may include access agreements, priced
contract options, negotiated direct licenses with
government authorized repair contractors, or
direct licenses for systems or components produced
by subcontractors that are covered defense
equipment for access to the required covered data;
(ii) allow the contractor to propose terms for
using commercially accepted valuation practices,
including income-based, cost-based, and market-
based pricing; and
(E) consider the use of escrow agreements or similar
arrangements under a specifically negotiated license for
the required covered data with the original contractor
or subcontractor of the covered system in the event such
contractor or subcontractor decides to exit the business
or no longer support maintenance of the covered system.
(2) Insufficiency.--With respect to an insufficiency
identified under subsection (d) in covered data for a commercial
product--
(A) the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
pricing and terms and conditions offered by the
contractor for are commensurate with commercial
practices for granting similar access; and
(B) if the Secretary seeks access to technical data,
software, or other information in a manner that differs
from the manner in which such contractor customarily
provides to a buyer of such commercial product, the
Secretary shall seek to negotiate a customized
commercial license for such access.
(f) Records Retention.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
of Defense shall ensure that all technical data, computer software,
contract files, and related records acquired or generated in connection
with a covered system are retained and managed by the Department of
Defense until, at a minimum, the Department has totally divested from
such covered system.
(g) <<NOTE: Deadline. Briefing.>> Quarterly Updates to Congress.--
Not later than April 1, 2026, and every 90 days thereafter until the
Secretary of Defense completes the assessment required under subsection
(c), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on--
(1) progress made toward completing the requirements of this
section;
(2) a summary of findings from such assessment, including
report of the position of the Government as to whether such data
meet marking and rights requirements;
(3) the efforts of the Department of Defense to address any
insufficiencies in covered data identified under subsection
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(d), including a summary of the actions by the Department to
fund such efforts;
(4) a description of the methods used by the Department in
negotiating with any relevant contractor to access covered data
identified as an insufficiency in subsection (d); and
(5) any lessons learned to improve the actions of the
Department in planning for and acquiring covered data related to
covered systems acquired by the Department.
(h) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed--
(1) as modifying any rights, obligations, or limitations of
the Government, contractor, or subcontractor with respect to
rights in technical data under subchapter I of chapter 275 of
this title;
(2) as altering the requirements in section 2464 and 2466 of
title 10, United States Code; or
(3) as altering or expanding any license rights the
Government has acquired in contracts or agreements.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered data'' means technical data and
computer software required--
(A) to enable the Department of Defense or
government authorized repair contractors performing
under a support contract, the primary purpose of which
is to furnish repair or maintenance services on site at
a depot, installation or operating location of the
Government in support of the share of depot-level
maintenance and repair workload of the Government in
accordance with section 2466 of this title; or
(B) to maintain a core logistics capability in
accordance with section 2464 of this title provided for
use by third parties without restriction for the
maintenance of the covered system.
(2) The term ``covered system'' means--
(A) a major defense acquisition program, as defined
in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code; or
(B) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid prototyping or rapid
fielding acquisition pathway under section 3602 of such
title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to
require an eventual total expenditure described in
section 4201(a)(2) of such title;
(3) The term ``maintain or repair'' excludes the manufacture
of new items.
(4) The term ``digital system'' means a secure, electronic
platform required by subsection (a) that--
(A) is connected to authoritative systems for
product lifecycle management and contracting data
repositories and other systems where contractor data are
stored or accessed; and
(B) identifies technical data owed under contract
terms, verify compliance of received data with marking
and rights requirements, detect omissions or errors, and
track metadata for decision-making.
(5) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
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Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
SEC. 811. REPEALS OF EXISTING LAW TO STREAMLINE THE DEFENSE
ACQUISITION PROCESS.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101, prec. 3001,>> Title 10, United States
Code.--The following provisions of title 10, United States Code, are
hereby repealed:
(1) <<NOTE: prec. 4571, 4571, 4576.>> Chapter 345.
(2) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3061.>> Section 3070.
(3) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3101.>> Section 3106.
(4) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3371.>> Section 3373.
(5) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3451.>> Section 3455.
(6) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3671.>> Section 3678.
(7) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4421.>> Section 4423.
(8) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 8661.>> Section 8688.
(b) National Defense Authorization Acts.--The following provisions
are hereby repealed:
(1) Section 883 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 3372 note).
(2) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81)--
(A) section 378 (10 U.S.C. 113 note);
(B) section 380 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note); and
(C) section 875 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3344).
(3) Of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283)--
(A) section 218 (10 U.S.C. 8013 note);
(B) section 846(a) (10 U.S.C. 4811 note); and
(C) section 891 (10 U.S.C. 3804 note).
(4) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92)--
(A) section 232 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
(B) section 802 (10 U.S.C. 3206 note); and
(C) section 1651 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(5) Of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232)--
(A) section 222 (10 U.S.C. 4014 note);
(B) section 230 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061); and
(C) section 843 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4171).
(6) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91)--
(A) section 849 (131 Stat. 1487);
(B) section 874 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3101);
(C) section 1089 (10 U.S.C. 4025 note); and
(D) section 1272 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(7) Section 925(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4271 note).
(8) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92)--
(A) section 802(d)(2) (10 U.S.C. 4251 note);
(B) section 810 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3101);
(C) Section 844(b) (10 U.S.C. 3453 note);
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(D) Section 881 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4601); and
(E) Section 883(e) (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4571).
(9) Section 854 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. 4571 note).
(10) Section 1603 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 4007 note).
(11) Section 2867 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(12) Of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383)--
(A) section 215 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note);
(B) section 812 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4211);
(C) section 824(a) (10 U.S.C. 3774 note);
(D) section 831(b) (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4501);
(E) subsections (a) through (h) of section 863 (10
U.S.C. note prec. 4501);
(F) subsections (a) through (f) of section 866 (10
U.S.C. note prec. 3241); and
(G) section 932 (10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(13) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84)--
(A) section <<NOTE: 10 USC 4571 note.>> 804 (123
Stat. 2402); and
(B) section 1043 (10 U.S.C. 4174 note).
(14) Of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417)--
(A) section 143 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241);
(B) section 254 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241);
(C) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3201.>> subsections
(a) through (c) of section 804 (122 Stat. 4356); and
(D) section 814 (10 U.S.C. 4271 note).
(15) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181)--
(A) section 214 (10 U.S.C. 4841 note);
(B) section 238(b) (10 U.S.C. 4841 note);
(C) section 821 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3451); and
(D) section 881 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 4571
note).
(16) Of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364)--
(A) section 812 (10 U.S.C. 4325 note); and
(B) section 832 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4501).
(17) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163)--
(A) subtitle D of title II (10 U.S.C. 4841 note);
and
(B) section 816 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3344).
(18) Section 851 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108-375; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 3241).
(19) Of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314)--
(A) section 133 (10 U.S.C. 3678 note); and
(B) section 804 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
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(20) Section 826 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106-398; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 3241).
(21) Section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
3201).
(22) Section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
4061).
(23) Section 913 of the Department of Defense Authorization
Act, 1986 (Public Law 99-145; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3201).
(24) Section 1252 of the Department of Defense Authorization
Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(c) Conforming Amendments to Place Into Section 101(a) of Title 10,
United States Code, the Definition of Major Weapon System Formerly
Contained in Section 3455(f) (and, Previously, Section 2379) of Such
Title.--
(1) Placing definition into section 101(a).--Section 101(a)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new paragraph:
``(21) The term `major weapon system' means a weapon system
acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program (as
that term is defined in section 4201 of this title).''.
(2) Amending provisions that refer to section 3455(f) so as
to refer to section 101(a) instead.--The following sections of
title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking
``section 3455(f)'' and inserting ``section 101(a)'':
(A) Section 118(f)(1).
(B) Section 233a(d).
(C) Section 4325(d).
(D) Section 4401(c)(9).
(3) Amending provisions that refer to section 2379, the
predecessor provision to section 3455, so as to refer to section
101(a) instead.--
(A) Section 2(3) of the Weapon Systems Acquisition
Reform Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-23; 10 U.S.C. note
prec. 4321) is amended by striking ``section 2379(d)''
and inserting ``section 101(a)''.
(B) Section 875(b)(2) of the Ike Skelton National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public
Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. 1723 note) is amended by striking
``section 2379(f)'' and inserting ``section 101(a)''.
(C) Section 836(c)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
81; 22 U.S.C. 2767 note) is amended by striking
``section 2379(f)'' and inserting ``section 101(a)''.
(D) Section 1058(d) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is
amended by striking ``section 2379(f)'' and inserting
``section 101(a)''.
(d) Miscellaneous Other Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 3453(d) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``the procurement official for the
solicitation'' and all that follows through the period at the
end and inserting ``the procurement official for the
solicitation may require the offeror to submit relevant
information.''.
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(2) Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
3701) is amended in each of subsections (a) and (b)(1) by
striking ``sections 2306a(d) and 2379'' and inserting ``section
3705''.
(3) Section 4422(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``, subject to the requirements and
limitations in section 4423 of this title''.
SEC. 812. MODIFICATIONS TO CURRENT DEFENSE ACQUISITION
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Modifications to Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in section 1749(f)(1), by striking ``on a reimbursable
basis'';
(2) in section 2222(i)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (vi), by adding ``or real estate
system'' after ``An installations management system'';
and
(B) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(ix) A budget system.
``(x) A retail system.
``(xi) A health care system.
``(xii) A travel and expense system.
``(xiii) A payroll system.
``(xiv) A supply chain management system.
``(xv) A Departmentwide resource planning system.
``(xvi) A contractor management system.'';
(3) in section 3012(3)(B), by striking ``lowest overall cost
alternative'' and inserting ``best value'';
(4) in section 3069--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``the head of an agency'' and
all that follows through ``findings:'' and
inserting ``a contracting officer making the
acquisition may acquire a higher quantity of the
end item than the quantity specified for the end
item in a law providing for the funding of that
acquisition if that contracting officer determines
in writing that:'';
(ii) by striking paragraph (4);
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``The regulations
shall'' and all that follows through ``3205 of this
title.'';
(C) by striking subsection (c) and redesignating
subsection (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d),
respectively; and
(D) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by
amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) In this section, the term `end item' means a
production product assembled, completed, and ready for issue or
deployment.'';
(5) in section 3226(d), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) Funds described in paragraph (1) may be used--
``(A) to cover any increased program costs
identified by a revised cost analysis or target
developed pursuant to subsection (b);
``(B) to acquire additional end items in accordance
with section 3069 of this title; or
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``(C) to cover the cost of risk reduction and
process improvements.'';
(6) in section 3243(d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``subject to
paragraph (2),'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
(7) in section 3703(a)(1)(A), by striking ``competition that
results in at least two or more responsive and viable competing
bids'' and inserting ``price competition'';
(8) in section 3705(b), by inserting the following new
paragraph:
``(3) <<NOTE: Determination. Assessment.>> Alternative Sources
Required.--If the head of contracting activity, or the designee of the
head of contracting activity, determines it is in the best interest of
the Government to make the award under subsection (b)(1), the head of
the agency shall conduct an assessment of alternative offerors as a
source of supply using authorities provided by sections 865 and 882 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159).''; and
(9) in section 4201(b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3) An acquisition program for software and covered
hardware as described by section 3603 of this title.''.
(b) Use of Capability-based Analysis of Price of Goods or Services
Offered by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.--Section 864(d) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3451.>> is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Capacity-
Based'' and inserting ``Capability-Based''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``increased capacity'' and
inserting ``increased capability''.
(c) Codification of Program to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing
Processes.--
(1) In general.--Section 890 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3701) is transferred to chapter 271 of
title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
3701.>> inserted after section 3708, and redesignated as section
3709.
(2) Amendments.--Section 3709 of title 10, United States
Code, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended--
(A) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3701.>> in the section
heading, by striking ``pilot'';
(B) by striking ``pilot'' each place it appears;
(C) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``chapter 271
of title 10, United States Code'' and inserting ``this
chapter'';
(D) in subsection (b)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``section 1737 of title 10, United States
Code'' and inserting ``section 1737 of this
title''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``minimal
reporting'' and inserting ``no unique reporting'';
and
(E) by striking subsections (c) and (d).
SEC. 813. MODIFICATION TO AWARD AMOUNT FOR PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE
THE PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 3604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
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(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Maximum''; and
(2) by inserting ``shall be greater than or equal to
$10,000,000 and'' before ``shall not exceed''.
SEC. 814. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO UNDEFINITIZED
CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 3374(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Certain Reduced'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(3) the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect
to any costs incurred prior to the award of the undefinitized
contractual action when such costs--
``(A) would have been directly chargeable to the
contract if incurred after the award of the contract;
and
``(B) were incurred to meet an anticipated contract
delivery schedule or anticipated contract price targets
of the Government under an acquisition strategy required
under section 4211 of this title; and
``(4) the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect
to negotiations continuing for more than 180 days beginning on
the date on which the contractor submitted the qualifying
proposal to definitize such undefinitized contractual action.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. 10 USC 3374 note.>> 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 carry out section 3374(a) of
title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a).
SEC. 815. AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES DATA ANALYSIS AND
REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION.
Section 4506 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by repealing subsection (e); and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.
SEC. 816. MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM AND PROCESSES RELATING TO
FOREIGN ACQUISITION.
Section 873(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 350; 10 U.S.C. 301 note) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''; and
(2) by inserting ``who are qualified'' before ``to advise''.
SEC. 817. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION RELATING TO
CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 806(c) of the Strom Thurmond National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 10
U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) is amended by striking ``, dated March 8, 1995''
and inserting ``, or any successor directive or instruction''.
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(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC note prec. 3241.>> Review of
Instruction.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) review Department of Defense Instruction 5160.68
(relating to ``Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition'');
(2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess whether to modify the
definition of ``conventional ammunition'' in such Instruction to
include one-way lethal or non-lethal armed/attack unmanned
aerial vehicles and systems; and
(3) <<NOTE: Update.>> if the Secretary determines such
modification is appropriate, update the Instruction accordingly.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than December 31, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the results of the review and assessment
conducted under subsection (b). The report shall include--
(1) details of the analysis carried out as part of the
review and assessment and any resulting conclusions; and
(2) the rationale for the Secretary's determination as to
whether or not to modify the definition of ``conventional
ammunition'' in the manner described in subsection (b)(2).
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
SEC. 821. IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE.
Section 1599g(f)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``207,''.
SEC. 822. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.
Section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``term'' each place it appears and inserting ``tenure''.
SEC. 823. HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS.
(a) In General.--Section 2200h of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``, in accordance with
subsection (b)'' before the period;
(2) by striking ``In establishing'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--In establishing''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Hiring Authority.--
``(1) Members.--The head of an element of the Department of
Defense that partners with an institution participating in the
program may, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of
chapter 33 of title 5, appoint a member of the program to a
position in such element for a term of one year.
``(2) Graduates.--
``(A) In general.--The head of an element described
in paragraph (1) may--
``(i) renew the appointment a successful
graduate of the program serving a one-year term
under such
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paragraph until such graduate is appointed to a
permanent position in such element, except that
the appointment may not be renewed for more than a
total of four one-year terms; and
``(ii) without regard to the provisions of
subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, appoint a
graduate holding a position under an appointment
renewed under clause (i) to a vacant position in
the civil service (as such term is defined in
section 2101 of title 5, United States Code) in
the Department.
``(B) Level.--The position of a graduate in a term
or permanent position described in subparagraph (A)
shall be classified at the level of GS-9 under the
General Schedule under subchapter III of chapter 53 of
title 5, or an equivalent level for which the
participant is qualified, without regard to any minimum
time-in-grade or time-based experience requirements.
``(C) Limit.--The authority under this section may
not be used for more than 60 graduates of the program in
any calendar year.
``(3) Compensation.--
``(A) In general.--The basic pay of an individual
appointed under this subsection shall be paid from
amounts available in the Department of Defense
Acquisition Workforce Development Account established
under section 1705 of this title.
``(B) Limitation.--Payment under subparagraph (A)
may be made only during the term of the appointment of
such an individual and may not exceed a total of four
years of payments for any one individual, including
renewals under paragraph (1) or (2).
``(C) Relation to other authority.--Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to affect the authority of
the Secretary of Defense to pay compensation from other
available appropriations.
``(4) Sunset.--The authority under this subsection shall
terminate on December 31, 2029.''.
(b) Reports.--
(1) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> In general.--Not later than
January 31, 2026, and annually thereafter until January 31,
2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the use of the authority
under subsection (b) of section 2200h of title 10, United States
Code, as added by this section.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) The number of graduates of the Defense Civilian
Training Corps program established under section 2200g
of such title for which the authority under such
subsection (b) was used for the year covered by the
report.
(B) An identification of the elements of the
Department of Defense that used such authority to
appoint graduates of the Defense Civilian Training Corps
program under paragraph (2)(ii) of such subsection (b).
(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
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(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 824. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 3301 note.>> INCREASING
COMPETITION IN DEFENSE CONTRACTING.
(a) Uses of Past Performance.--
(1) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall issue guidance, including examples and templates
where appropriate, on--
(A) when the Department of Defense should accept
past performance on a wider range of projects, such as a
requirement without much precedent, in order to have
increased competition among eligible firms with
capability to perform a requirement, by including
commercial or non-government projects as relevant past
performance for the purposes of awarding contracts or
other agreements;
(B) a means by which the Department may validate
non-government past performance references, including by
requiring an official of an entity providing past
performance references to attest to their authenticity
and by providing verifiable contact information for the
references; and
(C) using alternative methods of evaluation other
than past performance that may be appropriate for a
requirement without much precedent, such as
demonstrations and testing of technologies as part of
the proposal process for contracts or other awards of
the Department.
(2) Supplement not supplant.--The guidance issued under
paragraph (1) shall supplement existing Department of Defense
policy and procedures for consideration of past performance and
other evaluation factors and methods.
(b) Enhancing Competition in Defense Procurement.--
(1) Council recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall convene the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (in
this section referred to as the ``Council''), to make
recommendations to identify and eliminate specific, unnecessary
procedural barriers that disproportionately affect the ability
of small business concerns and nontraditional defense
contractors, to compete for contracts with the Department of
Defense, with a focus on streamlining documentation and
qualification requirements unrelated to the protection of
privacy and civil liberties.
(2) Consultation.--The Council shall obtain input from the
public, including from the APEX Accelerators program (formerly
known as Procurement Technical Assistance Center network) and
other contractor representatives, to identify procurement
policies and regulations that are obsolete, overly burdensome or
restrictive, not adequately harmonized, or otherwise serve to
create barriers to small business concerns and nontraditional
defense contractors contracting with the Department or that
unnecessarily increase bid and proposal costs.
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(3) Examination of actions.--The Council shall consider the
input obtained under paragraph (2) and any other information
determined to be relevant by the Council to identify
legislative, regulatory, and other actions to increase
competition and remove barriers to small business concerns and
nontraditional defense contractors participating in the
procurement process of the Department of Defense.
(4) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Implementation.--Not later than
2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall implement the regulatory and other
non-legislative actions identified under paragraph (3), as
determined necessary by the Secretary, to remove barriers to
entry for small business concerns and nontraditional defense
contractors seeking to participate in Department of Defense
procurement.
(5) Briefing.--Not later than two years 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 on the legislative actions
identified under paragraph (3) and the actions implemented under
paragraph (4).
(c) Consideration of Cost-efficiency and Qualify.--The Secretary of
Defense shall advocate for and prioritize contracting policies that
ensure that cost-efficiency and quality of goods and services are key
determining factors in awarding procurement contracts.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``nontraditional defense contractors'' has the
meaning given such term in section 3014 of title 10, United
States Code; and
(2) 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. 825. REPORT ON STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION
UNIVERSITY.
(a) Assessment Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, shall
conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Defense Acquisition University
(in this section referred to as ``DAU'') to strengthen the ability of
the DAU to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce to
meet the current and future needs of the Department of Defense. The
assessment shall include the following:
(1) An evaluation of the mission of the DAU and the
alignment of such mission with the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of title
10, United States Code (as added by this Act).
(2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of training and
development provided by DAU to members of the acquisition
workforce to enable such members to effectively implement the
objectives of the defense acquisition system.
(b) Elements.--The assessment in paragraph (1) shall evaluate the
following:
(1) The organization and structure of DAU.
(2) The curriculum and educational offerings of DAU.
(3) The composition of the staff and faculty of DAU,
including an assessment of the diversity of skills, abilities,
and professional backgrounds of such staff and faculty.
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(4) The sufficiency of resources and funding mechanisms
supporting DAU operations.
(5) The extent to which DAU uses external experts and
academic institutions to inform and enhance the curriculum of
the DAU.
(6) The extent to which the DAU uses commercially available
training, including an identification of opportunities for the
DAU to use certifications, including certifications with a
narrow focus that can be quickly obtained and combined with
other such certifications to obtain a more comprehensive
qualification.
(7) The use of experiential learning platforms by the DAU,
including training simulators or gaming approaches, in order to
accelerate the development of the acquisition workforce on the
full range of potential acquisition scenarios and the relevant
authorities allowed by law.
(8) The use of field training opportunities by the DAU to
support the acquisition workforce in real world use cases.
(c) Recommendations.--The Director of the Acquisition Innovation
Research Center shall use the assessment required under this section and
the objectives of the defense acquisition system to provide to the
Secretary of Defense recommendations to strengthen the ability of the
Department of Defense to train and develop members of the acquisition
workforce.
(d) Report to Congress.--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 containing--
(1) a summary of the methodology used to conduct the
assessment under subsection (a) and activities carried out as
part of the assessment;
(2) the findings of the assessment conducted under
subsection (a) and the recommendations provided under subsection
(c);
(3) any actions necessary to ensure that DAU fulfills its
mission and provides training and development to members of the
acquisition workforce that aligns with the objectives of the
defense acquisition system; and
(4) any additional recommendations to improve all aspects of
the acquisition workforce, including recruiting, retention,
training, management, and workforce composition.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Acquisition Innovation Research Center''
means the acquisition research organization within a civilian
college or university that is described under section 4142(a) of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning given
in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 826. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1722b note.>> RESTRUCTURING OF
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS FOR THE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) Establishment of Acquisition Workforce Key Performance
Objectives <<NOTE: Deadline.>> .--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement
mandatory key performance objectives (in this section referred to as
``KPOs'') for evaluating the performance of civilian members of the
acquisition workforce.
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(b) KPO Requirements.--The KPOs implemented under subsection (a)
shall--
(1) include strategic outcome objectives and workforce
behavioral objectives for the workforce; and
(2) be developed in a manner that enables an assessment of
the degree of alignment between--
(A) the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established by section 3102 of title 10, United States
Code; and
(B) the prudent and appropriate use by a member of
the acquisition workforce of innovative, risk-tolerant
practices in achieving those objectives.
(c) Strategic Outcome Objectives.--The strategic outcome objectives
for the acquisition workforce required by subsection (b)(1) shall align
with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established
pursuant to section 3102 of title 10, United States Code, and shall
address strategic acquisition mission areas including--
(1) the expeditious delivery of capabilities to enhance the
operational readiness of the Armed Forces and enable the
missions of the Department of Defense;
(2) enabling and supporting the integration of innovative
solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness
to emerging threat;
(3) ensuring supply-chain and industrial-base resilience and
surge capabilities to support the contingency and operational
plans of the Department of Defense;
(4) cultivation of a leadership and organizational culture
in the defense acquisition system that encourages responsible
risk-taking, collaboration, and learning through failure; and
(5) workforce currency and continuous education, including
digital and artificial intelligence literacy and technical
proficiency necessary for an individual's job function.
(d) Workforce Behavioral Objectives.--The workforce behavioral
objectives required by subsection (b)(1) shall be designed to develop
the critical skills and behaviors of members of the acquisition
workforce, including--
(1) the adoption of innovative acquisition authorities and
approaches;
(2) a preference for commercial products and services and
supporting market research of commercial or emerging
technologies;
(3) engagement with end users to incorporate feedback into
acquisition decisions and program adjustments;
(4) the ability to use iterative development cycles and
inform program tradeoffs, including discontinuing or terminating
the development of capabilities--
(A) that no longer align with approved capability
requirements or priorities; or
(B) are experiencing significant cost growth,
performance or technical deficiencies, or delays in
schedule;
(5) a pursuit of professional development to broaden
expertise and assume expanded responsibilities in cross-
functional initiatives; and
(6) the ability to overcome obstacles to prioritize end-user
outcomes in acquisition execution.
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(e) Integration With Personnel Systems and Promotion Boards.--The
KPOs implemented under subsection (a) shall be integrated into--
(1) annual performance appraisals for members of the
acquisition workforce;
(2) promotion, bonus, and assignment considerations for
acquisition workforce positions; and
(3) requirements for certification, training, and continuing
education under chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code.
(f) Accelerating Workforce Development and Experience.--
Not <<NOTE: Deadline.>> later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
President of the Defense Acquisition University, shall identify and
initiate the use of experiential learning platforms, including training
simulators or gaming approaches, to accelerate the development of the
acquisition workforce on the full range of acquisition situations and
the relevant authorities allowed by law.
(g) Acquisition Workforce Defined.--In this section, the term
``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning given such term in section 101
of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
SEC. 831. APPLICABILITY OF BERRY AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF
CERTAIN SEAFOOD.
(a) In General.--Section 4862(g) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``Subsection (a)'' and inserting ``(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsection (a)''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the
procurement of seafood originating in a covered foreign country,
including procurement for use in military dining facilities, galleys
aboard United States naval vessels, and procurement for resale in
commissary stores, notwithstanding the source of funds used for such
procurement.
``(B) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> The Secretary of Defense may waive
the requirements of subparagraph (A) if such procurement would cause
undue burden to a naval vessel while at sea or in port at a foreign
port, a dining facility in a foreign country, a commissary, an exchange,
or a nonappropriated fund instrumentality located on a military
installation located outside the United States.
``(C) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this paragraph, the term `covered
foreign country' means The People's Republic of China, the Russian
Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4862 note.>> Rulemaking.--The Secretary of
Defense shall issue such rules necessary to carry out this section and
the amendments made by this section.
(c) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4862 note.>> Applicability.--This section and the
amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contracts
entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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SEC. 832. ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND
SECONDARY SOURCE QUALIFICATION.
(a) In General.--Section 865 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) produce all critical readiness items of supply,
including those identified as having sole-source dependencies,
excessive lead times, unreasonable pricing, or other supply
chain deficiencies; and'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as
subsections (g) through (k), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Expedited Qualification Panels.--
``(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall
establish an Expedited Qualification Panel within the military
department under the jurisdiction of that Secretary. Each
Expedited Qualification Panel shall--
``(A) develop standardized templates for expedited
Source Approval Requests; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> not later than 14 days
after receiving an expedited Source Approval Request--
``(i) review the request; and
``(ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> based on
tiered risk criteria, make a determination with
respect to the request which shall consist of--
``(I) <<NOTE: Time
period.>> conditional approval, which
may be valid for up to 12 months;
``(II) full approval; or
``(III) disapproval of the request.
``(2) In reviewing and making determinations with respect to
Source Approval Requests under paragraph (1), an Expedited
Qualification Panel may use the services of designated
engineering representatives or equivalent third-party certified
engineers when appropriate.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `critical readiness items of supply' has the
meaning given the term in section 1733 of title 10, United
States Code.
``(2) The term `non-safety critical items, or non-mission
critical items' includes the following items:
``(A) Major risk parts or systems the failure of
which is likely to cause structural damage or
significant mission degradation and requires finite
element modeling, fracture analysis, comparison to
similar parts, or similar methods.
``(B) Minor risk parts and systems that only have
form, fit, and function requirements verified by
dimensional coordinate measuring machines, go/no-go
gauges, or similar methods.
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``(C) Low risk parts and systems that are consumable
or non-critical, requiring material certification,
visual inspections, or similar methods.
``(3) The term `safety critical items or mission critical
items' means parts or systems the failure of which is likely to
cause loss of control, catastrophic failure, or loss of life,
and require full qualification, simulation, and physical testing
with Engineering Support Activity witnessing.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> Acceptance of Civil Aviation
Authority Certification.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may not conduct a
separate review and approval process for aircraft parts and
components and repair processes that have been approved by a
civil aviation authority under a Parts Manufacturer Approval or
Designated Engineering Representative spare or repair
certification and approval processes unless--
(A) a written justification for such additional
review and approval process is approved by the commander
of a systems command of a military service; and
(B) the Secretary submits such justification to the
congressional defense committees.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Evaluation.>> Update to source
approval request process.--Not later than June 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall update the Defense Logistics Agency
Source Approval Request process to establish a uniform
evaluation and acceptance methodology, applicable across all
military services, pursuant to which spares or repairs with
civil aviation authority approval, as described in paragraph
(1), shall be qualified for use on military aircraft that have a
civil equivalent without requiring an additional, separate
certification from the Department of Defense, regardless of
whether such spares or repairs are determined to be safety
critical items or mission critical items (as defined in section
865(l) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (as added by subsection (a))).
SEC. 833. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3241.>> INTERIM NATIONAL
SECURITY WAIVERS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN
ILLUMINATION EFFORTS.
(a) Eligibility for Interim National Security Waiver.--
(1) In general.--If a contractor, through the use of supply
chain illumination efforts, discovers a noncompliant item in a
supply chain and promptly discloses that discovery to the
program manager responsible for such supply chain, the
contractor shall be eligible for a waiver described in
subsection (b) to deliver an end item subject to the
requirements of this section.
(2) Disclosures.--A disclosure described in paragraph (1)
may include a disclosure resulting from supply chain
illumination efforts conducted by the contractor, a
subcontractor, or by a third-party entity acting on behalf of
the contractor or subcontractor to increase supply chain
transparency. Discoveries of non-compliance by the United States
Government is not a disclosure described under paragraph (1).
(b) Interim National Security Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary
concerned (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States
Code) may issue an interim national security waiver under this
section to allow a contractor to--
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(A) accept delivery of an end item that contains a
noncompliant item if the program manager determines the
noncompliant item does not represent a security, safety,
or flight risk; and
(B) make payment for the delivery of the end item.
(2) Delegation.--The authority to issue a waiver under
paragraph (1) may be delegated--
(A) to the service acquisition executive of the
military department responsible for the acquisition
program concerned; or
(B) if the end item is used in acquisition programs
of more than one military department, to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense or the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment.
(c) Requirements for Interim National Security Waivers.--
(1) Written determination.--An interim national security
waiver issued under this section shall be include written
determination with the following:
(A) The preliminary facts and circumstances
regarding the identified noncompliant item and the
likely cause for noncompliance.
(B) The types of end items to which the waiver
applies, including any additional items currently being
evaluated for potential noncompliance with statutes
listed in subsection (g).
(C) A determination that any identified noncompliant
items in an end item to which the waiver applies and any
additional item being evaluated for potential
noncompliance do not represent a security, safety, or
flight risk.
(D) An assessment of program risk due to the
acceptance and use of an end item that contains a
noncompliant item to be procured under the waiver.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Submission to congress.--A written
determination under this subsection shall be submitted to the
congressional defense committees not later than five days after
the date on which a waiver is issued for the end item that is
the subject of such determination.
(d) Contractor Responsibility.--A contractor receiving a waiver
under this section shall develop and implement a corrective plan to
ensure future compliance and demonstrate procurement of the noncompliant
item was neither willful nor knowing, as determined by the program
manager described in subsection (a). With respect to future deliveries
of an end item for which a waiver was granted under this section, the
contractor shall use reasonably expedient means to qualify an
alternative compliant supplier, where available, for noncompliant items
contained in such end item.
(e) Termination; Applicability.--The authority to issue an interim
national security waiver under this section shall expire on January 1,
2028. A waiver issued before such date shall apply with respect to any
contract for procurement of an end item entered into one or before such
date.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
and April 1, 2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on waivers issued under
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this section and corrective action plans of contractors to ensure future
compliance with existing authorities.
(g) Noncompliant Item Defined.--In this section, the term
``noncompliant item'' means an item covered by one or more of the
following provisions of law:
(1) Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code, relating
to a requirement to buy strategic materials critical to national
security from American sources.
(2) Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, relating
to a prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-
allied foreign nations.
(3) Section 4873 of title 10, United States Code, relating
to additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards.
(4) Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.), relating to a prohibition on procurements from Chinese
military companies.
(5) Section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.), relating to a prohibition on procurements related to
entities identified as Chinese military companies operating in
the United States.
(6) Section 154 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.), relating to a prohibition on availability of funds for
procurement of certain batteries.
(7) Section 244 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.), relating to a limitation on sourcing chemical materials
for munitions from certain countries.
SEC. 834. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> STRATEGY
TO ELIMINATE ACQUISITION OF OPTICAL GLASS
FROM CERTAIN NATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical
systems by January 1, 2030.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall--
(1) identify the current requirements of the Department of
Defense for optical glass and optical systems and estimate the
projected requirements of the Department for optical glass and
optical systems through the year 2040;
(2) identify the sources of optical glass or optical systems
used to meet the requirements described in paragraph (1),
including any sources of optical glass or optical systems
produced in a covered nation; and
(3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of Defense
to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet the needs
of the Department for optical glass and optical systems.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement the
strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
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strategy required by subsection (a), including an identification
of any changes to funding or policy required to fully implement
the strategy.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the
implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
including an identification of any risk to the ability of the
Secretary to eliminate the reliance of the Department of Defense
on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical
systems by January 1, 2030.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' means--
(A) the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea;
(B) the People's Republic of China;
(C) the Russian Federation;
(D) the Republic of Belarus; and
(E) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2) The term ``optical glass'' means glass used in optical
lenses, prisms, or mirrors.
(3) The term ``optical system'' means an arrangement of
optical components, including optical glass, that manipulates
light to produce a specific outcome.
SEC. 835. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> STRATEGY TO
ELIMINATE SOURCING OF COMPUTER DISPLAYS
FROM CERTAIN NATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
Defense on any covered nation for the acquisition of computer displays
by January 1, 2030.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall--
(1) identify the current requirements of the Department of
Defense for computer displays and estimate the projected
requirements of the Department for computer displays through the
year 2040;
(2) identify the sources of computer displays used to meet
the current requirements of the Department described in
paragraph (1), including any sources of computer displays
produced in a covered nation; and
(3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of Defense
to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet the needs
of the Department for computer displays without any reliance on
a covered nation not later January 1, 2030.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin implementing
the strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--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 briefing on the strategy
required by subsection (a), including an identification of any
changes to funding or policy required to eliminate the reliance
of the Department of Defense on any covered nation to acquire
computer displays by January 1, 2030.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
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congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the
implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
including an identification of any risk to the ability of the
Secretary to eliminate the reliance of the Department of Defense
on any covered nation to acquire computer displays by January 1,
2030.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``computer display'' means a device--
(A) that receives a digital output from a computer
and visually displays that output as an electronic
image; and
(B) is an end item (as defined in section 4863(m) of
title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 836. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4861.>> VOLUNTARY
REGISTRATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVERED
SOURCING REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED
PRODUCTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Public information. Online repository.>> In
General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish and maintain a publicly available online repository of
information provided by an offeror related to the compliance of a
covered product with covered sourcing requirements.
(b) Registration and Attestation Process.--In carrying out
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a process under
which an offeror may voluntarily submit to the Secretary an attestation
relating to the compliance of a covered product with a covered sourcing
requirement. Such attestation shall--
(1) require an offeror to acknowledge liability for making a
false attestation in accordance with section 3729 of title 31,
United States Code; and
(2) enable an offeror to register a covered product with the
Secretary of Defense by providing--
(A) a unique product identifier sufficient to
distinguish the covered product to be registered from a
similar covered product;
(B) a national stock number (if available), a
description of the covered product, or other information
related to the form, fit, or function of the covered
product; and
(C) an attestation, including relevant
documentation, of the compliance of a covered product
with one or more covered sourcing requirements.
(c) Proof of Registration.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue to
an offeror that registers a covered product in accordance with the
process established under subsection (b) a proof of registration
associated with a unique product identifier of the covered product.
(d) Availability of Information.--
(1) Compliance information.--The Secretary of Defense shall
make available the information necessary to enable offerors to
assess the compliance of a covered product with a covered
sourcing requirement.
(2) Resources.--The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible
entity has adequate resources to train offerors about the
requirements of this section and to assist an offeror with the
registration and attestation process established under
subsection (b).
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(e) <<NOTE: Policies. Procedures.>> Encouraging Registration of
Products.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish policies and
procedures to encourage offerors to register covered products. These
policies and procedures shall ensure that--
(1) offerors are incentivized to disclose any noncompliance
with the requirements of this section, with the goal of
expanding the number of vendors with products qualified for use
by the Department of Defense;
(2) with respect to any disclosure made under paragraph (1),
that such offeror is provided with information and assistance to
determine the actions required to remedy such noncompliance in
order to meet the criteria to register the product concerned;
and
(3) an offeror making such a disclosure will receive a
referral to the appropriate programs or offices of the
Department of Defense that are responsible for strengthening the
defense industrial base, promoting domestic industry, and
accelerating private investment in supply chain technologies
that are critical for national security.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than May 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
on--
(A) the process established under subsection (b) to
allow an offeror to voluntarily submit an attestation of
compliance of a covered product in the repository; and
(B) the progress made in establishing the repository
required by subsection (a).
(2) Interim briefing.--
(A) In general.--Not later than May 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives an interim briefing on the establishment
of the repository required by subsection (a), the number
and types of the contractors seeking to register covered
products in such repository and volunteering to submit
attestations for compliance with sourcing requirements
under the process established under subsection (b).
(B) Contents.--The briefing required by subparagraph
(A) shall include an assessment of the feasibility of
using the repository required by subsection (a) to also
serve as a common platform for information routinely
required for supplier onboarding, qualification, or due
diligence review by the Department of Defense or a prime
contractor of the Department, including--
(i) business registration, Data Universal
Numbering System number, Commercial and Government
Entity code and federal tax identification number;
(ii) ownership and corporate structure,
including any parent company or subsidiaries;
(iii) country of ownership;
(iv) small business size classification and
North American Industry Classification System
code, if applicable; and
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(v) compliance certifications, including
certifications for cybersecurity, trade and export
controls, anti-corruption policy, and traceability
practices.
(3) Final briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2029, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a final
briefing on the success of the repository required under
subsection (a) and the process established under subsection (b),
including participation statistics and whether or not the
Secretary will continue to maintain the repository.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered product'' means a good offered for
purchase to the Secretary of Defense or as an item of supply for
a contractor performing on a contract with the Department of
Defense--
(A) by--
(i) a small business concern (as defined under
section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
632)); or
(ii) a manufacturer of critical readiness
items of supply (as defined in section 1733 of
title 10, United States Code); and
(B) that is subject to a covered sourcing
requirement.
(2) The term ``covered sourcing requirement'' means a
requirement under any of the following:
(A) Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
(B) Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code.
(C) Section 4864 of title 10, United States Code.
(D) Chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code.
(3) The term ``eligible entity'' means an eligible entity
carrying out activities pursuant to a procurement technical
assistance program funded under chapter 388 of title 10, United
States Code.
(4) The term ``item of supply'' has the meaning given such
term in section 108 of title 41, United States Code.
SEC. 837. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> ACCELERATION OF
QUALIFICATION OF COMPLIANT SOURCES.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act--
(A) the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
collaborative forum described in section 1844(a) of this
Act a working group; and
(B) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> such working group
shall develop recommendations for--
(i) enhancing the exchange of information
between the Department of Defense and contractors
of the defense industrial base about compliant
materials; and
(ii) accelerating the qualification of such
materials for use by the Department of Defense and
the integration of such materials into the supply
chains of contractors of the Department of
Defense.
(2) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) identify processes for exchanging information
about compliant materials between the Department of
Defense
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and contractors of the defense industrial base while
maintaining appropriate safeguards of commercially
proprietary information;
(B) identify processes and procedures to streamline
the identification, testing, and qualification of
compliant sources and compliant materials;
(C) seek to reduce the unnecessary application of
requirements that are specific to a single Armed Force
for identification, testing, and qualification of
compliant sources and compliant material;
(D) provide a forum for the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Space Force and other elements of the
Department of Defense to share technical and supply
chain data related to requirements for covered
materials;
(E) identify compliant sources at each step of the
supply chain, to the extent that such supply chains are
subject to subchapter III of chapter 385 of title 10,
United States Code;
(F) at least once a quarter, publish for the members
of the working group and for the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, a list of
compliant sources for each critical material, including
a general description of what step of the supply chain
in which each compliant source is participating, if any;
(G) develop and recommend processes to enable the
Department of Defense to rapidly identify, qualify, and
integrate compliant materials into programs of the
Department at scale;
(H) seek to reduce future requirements for critical
materials in defense systems by encouraging contractors
of the Department of Defense to design and develop
systems that use commercially available critical
materials, when such materials are capable of meeting
mission needs;
(I) seek input from small and nontraditional
contractors and ensure the working group considers the
unique attributes of such businesses in carrying out the
responsibilities of the working group under this
subsection;
(J) develop and provide recommendations to reduce
impediments or disincentives for a supplier of an end
item to the Department of Defense to revise a supply
chain agreement or other arrangement to eliminate the
reliance of the supplier on noncompliant sources;
(K) any other matters assigned to the working group
by the Secretary; and
(L) provide the Secretary with timely
recommendations developed pursuant to this section.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``compliant source'' means an entity engaged in
the production, manufacture, or distribution of a critical
material that is compliant with the requirements of subchapter
III of chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``compliant material'' means critical material
that is sourced from a compliant source.
(3) The term ``critical material'' means a material subject
to sourcing restrictions under subchapter III of chapter 385 of
title 10, United States Code.
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(4) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given such term in
section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 838. ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OWNED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN
MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> List of Certain Critical Infrastructure.--
Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) list all critical infrastructure that relies on
materials or components the origin of which is a foreign entity
of concern; and
(2) <<NOTE: Risk assessment.>> acting through the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, conduct a risk
assessment of the materials or components included in the list
under paragraph (1).
(b) Coordination.--In conducting the risk assessment under
subsection (a)(2), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial
Base Policy coordinate with the head of the Mission Assurance Office of
the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
(c) Resources.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure sufficient
time and resources are provided for the hiring and training of personnel
to conduct the risk assessment required subsection (a)(2) analysis
before the submission of the first briefing required under subsection
(e).
(d) Risk Assessment.--The risk assessment required by subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) an evaluation of the dependence of high-risk critical
infrastructure on materials or components the origin of which is
a foreign entity of concern;
(2) an evaluation of vulnerability to supply chain
disruption during a national emergency to high-risk critical
infrastructure, including industrial control systems;
(3) an assessment of the resilience and capacity of high-
risk critical infrastructure to support mission-critical
operations and readiness during a national emergency;
(4) an identification of the location of design,
manufacturing, and packaging facilities for materials or
components described in subsection (a)(2); and
(5) an assessment of the manufacturing capacity of the
United States to replace materials or components described in
subsection (a)(2), including--
(A) gaps in domestic manufacturing capabilities,
including nonexistent, extinct, threatened, and single
point-of-failure capabilities;
(B) supply chains with single points of failure and
limited resiliency; and
(C) economic factors, including global competition,
that threaten the viability of domestic manufacturers.
(e) Focused Analysis.--The Secretary may initially limit risk
assessment required by subsection (a) to a subset of the most critical
assets identified by the head of the Mission Assurance Office, such as
those assets determined to be essential to a contingency in the Indo-
Pacific area of responsibility, to ensure a focused analysis.
(f) <<NOTE: Classified information. Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--
Not later than 180 days after date of completion of the risk assessment
required by subsection (a), and annually thereafter until the date that
is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense
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shall provide to the congressional defense committees a classified
briefing that includes--
(1) findings on the traceability and provenance of materials
or components described in subsection (a)(2);
(2) strategies to strengthen the resilience and readiness of
critical infrastructure; and
(3) recommendations for critical infrastructure supply chain
resilience and manufacturing activities, including--
(A) modifications to procurement policies to reduce
reliance on high-risk supply chains; and
(B) other matters the Secretary determines
appropriate, including success stories or case studies
of Departmental actions to mitigate foreign entity of
concern-related risks.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``critical infrastructure'' means any system or
asset owned by the Department of Defense so vital to the United
States that the degradation or destruction of such system or
asset would have a debilitating impact on national security,
including economic security and public health or safety.
(2) The term ``foreign entity of concern'' means--
(A) the People's Republic of China;
(B) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
(C) the Russian Federation;
(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
(E) any other entity determined by the Secretary of
Defense to present material risk to the national
security interests of the United States.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
SEC. 841. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS
AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN RETAILERS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4664 note.>> Assessment of
Established Agreements.--
(1) <<NOTE: Review.>> In general.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary
of Defense shall review each long-term concessions agreement to
identify any such agreements with a retailer that is controlled
by a covered nation that permit such retailer to operate or
conduct business through a physical location on a covered
military installation.
(2) Termination of certain concessions agreements.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after making
the determinations described in subparagraph (B) with
respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a
retailer, the Secretary of Defense shall terminate such
long-term concessions agreement unless the Secretary
waives this paragraph with respect to such retailer in
accordance with section 4664(b) of title 10, United
States Code, as added by this section.
(B) Determinations described.--The determinations
described in this subparagraph are, with respect to a
long-term concessions agreement--
(i) a determination that the retailer that is
a party to such long-term concessions agreement is
controlled
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by a covered nation based on an assessment
required by paragraph (1); and
(ii) a determination that an exception under
section 4664(c) of title 10, United States Code,
as added by this section, would not apply with
respect to such long-term concessions agreement
with such retailer if such retailer entered into
such long-term concessions agreement on or after
the date of the enactment of this section.
(3) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Briefing.--Upon completing the review
required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
provide the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and Senate a briefing on the findings of such
review and a summary of the actions taken to implement the
requirements of section 4664 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by this section.
(4) Controlled by a covered nation; covered military
installation; long-term concessions agreement; retailer
defined.--The terms ``controlled by a covered nation'',
``covered military installation'', ``long-term concessions
agreement'', and ``retailer'' have the meanings given such
terms, respectively, in section 4664 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by this section.
(b) <<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. 4664. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4664.>> Requirements relating to long-
term concessions agreements with certain
retailers
``(a) Prohibition on Contracting With Certain Retailers.--Except as
provided by subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of Defense may not
renew, extend, or enter into a long-term concessions agreement with a
retailer that is controlled by a covered nation to permit such retailer
to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered
military installation.
``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--(1) The Secretary may waive
the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to a long-term
concessions agreement with a retailer if the Secretary determines that--
``(A) the goods or services to be provided by the retailer
under such long-term concessions agreement are vital for the
welfare and morale of members of the Armed Forces and no
reasonable alternatives exist; and
``(B) the Secretary has implemented adequate measures to
mitigate any potential national security risks of the retailer.
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than 30 days after each use of
the waiver authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
Senate a justification for such waiver and a description of any risk
mitigation strategies described in paragraph (1)(B).
``(c) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a
long-term concessions agreement with a retailer if--
``(1) such retailer has received a determination from the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (in this
section referred to as the `Committee') that there are no
unresolved national security concerns with respect to the
retailer in connection to a matter submitted to the Committee
and which the Committee concluded all action pursuant to
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section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.
4565); or
``(2) such retailer is organized under the laws of the
United States or any jurisdiction of the United States and is
operated by citizens of the United States and the products
offered for sale by such retailer on the covered military
installation under such long-term concessions agreement are not
produced in a covered nation.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `controlled by a covered nation' means, with
respect to a retailer--
``(A) that the retailer is organized under the laws
of a covered nation or any jurisdiction within a covered
nation;
``(B) that the government of a covered nation--
``(i) owns 50 percent or more of the shares of
the retailer; or
``(ii) otherwise owns the controlling interest
in such retailer; or
``(C) that the retailer is subject to the direct
control of the government of a covered nation.
``(2) The term `covered military installation' means a
military installation (as defined in section 2801 of this title)
located in the United States.
``(3) The term `covered nation' has the meaning given in
section 4872 of this title.
``(4) The term `long-term concessions agreement' means a
contract, subcontract, or other agreement, including a lease
agreement or licensing agreement, to operate a business through
a physical location on a covered military installation entered
into by--
``(A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
military department and a person; or
``(B) a person and a nonappropriated fund
instrumentality.
``(5) The term `retailer' means a person that operates or
seeks to operate a business providing goods or services on a
covered military installation under a contract, subcontract, or
other agreement, including a lease agreement or licensing
agreement, with--
``(A) a nonappropriated fund instrumentality;
``(B) the Secretary of Defense; or
``(C) a Secretary of a military department.''.
SEC. 842. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED BATTERIES FROM
CERTAIN FOREIGN SOURCES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4861.>> is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 4865. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4865.>> Prohibition on acquisition of
advanced batteries composed of materials from
certain foreign sources
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall procure advanced
batteries and cells whose functional cell components and technology,
whether as end items or embedded within warfighting and support systems,
are not owned, sourced, refined, or produced from a foreign entity of
concern.
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``(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Applicability.--This section applies
to all new acquisition programs on January 1, 2028, standard batteries
on January 1, 2029, and for existing acquisition programs on January 30,
2031.
``(c) Exceptions.--
``(1) Sourcing and production compliance.--
``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) does not apply to
an advanced battery or cell of an advanced battery if--
``(i) the final assembly of such advanced
battery or cell is carried out by an entity other
than a foreign entity of concern;
``(ii) functional cell components comprising
more than 95 percent of the costs of the
functional cell components of such advanced
battery or cell are from sources other than
foreign entities of concern; and
``(iii) such advanced battery or cell is
produced without technology licensed from a
foreign entity of concern.
``(B) Recycled source determination.--For the
purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), any material or
component from an entity that has been recycled and
reprocessed domestically is considered to originate from
that entity regardless of origin.
``(2) Excluded batteries.--Subsection (a) does not apply to
a battery or cell of a battery that is--
``(A) acquired for use in a cell phone, laptop,
personal electronic device, or medical equipment
intended for use in an office, administrative, hospital,
or non-combat environment;
``(B) commercially available off-the-shelf item for
use only in the maintenance of equipment; or
``(C) acquired for research, development, testing,
and evaluation by the Department of Defense.
``(3) Waiver.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may
waive the limitations specified in subsection (a) for a
specific system or battery for one year if--
``(i) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary
determines that a satisfactory quality and
sufficient quantity such advanced battery or cell
that are not subject to such prohibition cannot be
acquired as and when needed by the Department of
Defense at reasonable costs; or
``(ii) in the case of an advanced battery or
cell that is a component of a warfighting or
support system, sufficient documentation exists to
show that such advanced battery or cell is not a
functional enabler of operational capability for
such system and such advanced battery or cell
poses no risk to the security of or sourcing for
such system.
``(B) Delegation.--The Secretary of Defense may
delegate the authority under subparagraph (A) only to
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
``(d) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date. Briefing.>> Report.--
Not later than December 1, 2028, and not less frequently than once every
three years thereafter until the date that is twelve years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense
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committees a briefing on the status of meeting the requirements under
subsection (a).
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `new acquisition program' means a defense
acquisition program that has not reached the initiation of the
engineering and manufacturing development phase, or an
equivalent phase of development, including a defense acquisition
program that has not undergone a formal Milestone B approval or
equivalent decision point, before the date of the enactment of
this Act.
``(2) The term `existing acquisition program' means a
defense acquisition program that has reached the initiation of
the engineering and manufacturing development phase, or an
equivalent phase of development, including a defense acquisition
program that has undergone a formal Milestone B approval or
equivalent decision point, before the date of the enactment of
this Act.
``(3) The term `functional cell component' means the cathode
materials, anode materials, separators, anode foils, and other
functional materials of an advanced battery that contribute to
the chemical processes necessary for energy storage, including
solvents, additives, electrolyte salts, and internal safety
devices.
``(4) The `foreign entity of concern' has the meaning given
such term under section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)), and includes
entities specified in section 154 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10
U.S.C. 4651 note prec.).
``(5) The term `standard battery' means a battery that used
in more than one weapons system and are not managed by one
portfolio acquisition executive.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4865 note.>> Applicability.--Section 4865 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply
only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision. 10 USC 4865 note.>>
Implementation.--Not later than 180 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 incorporate
the requirements of this section 4865 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 843. APPLICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY WAIVER FOR STRATEGIC
MATERIALS SOURCING REQUIREMENT TO
SENSITIVE MATERIALS.
Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsection (c) or subsection (e)''
and inserting ``subsections (c) and (e)''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (c)''
and inserting ``subsections (c) and (e)''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``of the
Secretary''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Application of national security waiver for strategic
materials.--If the Secretary of Defense or the authorized
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delegate has made a determination under subsection (k) of
section 4863 of this title for a national security waiver of the
restrictions under subsection (a) of that section for a specific
end item, the Secretary or authorized delegate may apply that
waiver to the restrictions under subsection (a) of this section
for the same covered material or end item.''.
SEC. 844. PROHIBITION OF PROCUREMENT OF MOLYBDENUM, GALLIUM, OR
GERMANIUM FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRODUCTION FROM
RECOVERED MATERIAL.
(a) Amendments Related to Molybdenum.--
(1) Definition of covered material.--Section 4872(f)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(F) molybdenum.''.
(2) Exceptions to prohibition.--Section 4872(c)(3) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by inserting ``or samarium-cobalt magnet''
after ``neodymium-iron-boron magnet''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) tantalum, tungsten, or molybdenum produced
from recycled material if the contractor demonstrates to
the Secretary that the recycled material was produced
outside of a covered nation and the melting of the
recycled material and any further processing and
manufacturing of the recycled material takes place in
the United States or in the country of a qualifying
foreign government, as defined in section 4863(m)(11) of
this title.''.
(b) Amendments Related to Gallium and Germainum.--
(1) Definition of covered material.--Section 4872(f)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(1),
is further amended--
(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (F), as added by subsection (a),
by striking the period at the end and inserting a
semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(G) germanium; and
``(H) gallium.''.
(2) Exceptions to prohibition.--Section 4872(c)(3)(D) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), is
amended by striking ``or molybdenum'' and inserting
``molybdenum, gallium, or germanium''.
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(3) <<NOTE: Time period. 10 USC 4872 note.>> Effective
date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take
effect on the date that is two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 845. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM CERTAIN
CHINESE ENTITIES.
Section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) provide a grant, loan, or loan guarantee to an
entity described in paragraph (2).''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``prohibition under
subsection (a)(1)(B)'' and inserting ``prohibitions under
subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (a)(1)''.
SEC. 846. MODIFICATIONS TO PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH PERSONS
THAT HAVE FOSSIL FUEL OPERATIONS WITH THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OR
THE RUSSIAN ENERGY SECTOR.
Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``with any person that is or
that has fossil fuel business operations with a
person'' and inserting ``with any entity or
individual that is or that knowingly has fossil
fuel business operations with an entity or
individual'';
(ii) by striking ``not less than 50 percent''
and inserting ``majority''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``operates'' and inserting ``has fossil fuel
business operations''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the ``person'' and
inserting ``entity or individual'';
(2) in subsection (b)(3)--
(A) by striking ``a person'' and inserting ``an
entity or individual''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including by general license,''
after ``Department of the Treasury''; and
(3) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(B)--
(i) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as
clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and
(ii) by inserting after clause (i) the
following new clause:
``(ii) activities related to fulfilling
contracts with a fossil fuel company that has
fossil fuel business operations in the Russian
Federation that were entered into prior to the
date of the enactment of this section, provided
that such contracts are not--
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``(I) extended beyond the
established period of performance for
such contract, including through the
execution of any available option, task
order, or modification; or
``(II) renewed;'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``a person'' and
inserting ``an entity or individual''; and
(C) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in the heading, by striking ``Person'' and
inserting ``Entity or individual''; and
(ii) by striking ``The term `person' '' and
inserting ``The term `entity or individual' ''.
SEC. 847. PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES OR
INVERTERS FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF
CONCERN.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be used to enter into a contract for the
procurement of photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters manufactured by
a foreign entity of concern (as defined by section 9901(8) of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651(8)).
(b) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that there is no alternative source of
photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters other than from a
foreign entity of concern;
(2) determines there is no national security risk posed by
the use of photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters
manufactured by a foreign entity of concern; and
(3) <<NOTE: Certification. Deadline.>> submits a
certification of such determination in writing to the
congressional defense committees not later than 30 days before
entering into a contract described under such subsection.
(c) Limitation.--
(1) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> In general.--Subsection (a)
shall apply only to contracts regarding the direct procurement
by the Department of Defense of photovoltaic modules or
inverters and shall not apply to contracts involving any third
party financing arrangements, including energy savings contracts
and those involving privatized military housing or assets that
enhance combat capability.
(2) Delayed effective date for assets that enhance combat
capability.-- <<NOTE: Time period. Determination.>> The
prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to assets that
enhance combat capability for a period of one year following the
date of the enactment of this Act, in order for the Department
of Defense to determine alternate supply chains for such assets.
(d) Exemption for Certain Activities.--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.
SEC. 848. CLARIFICATION OF PROCUREMENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO
ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS MINED, REFINED,
AND SEPARATED IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES.
Section 844(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4872.>> is amended--
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(1) by striking ``Section 2533c'' and inserting ``Section
4872''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) in subsection (a)--
``(A) in paragraph (1), by striking `; or' and
inserting a semicolon;
``(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting `; or'; and
``(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
`` `(3) enter into a contract for any covered material
mined, refined, or separated in any covered nation.'; and''.
SEC. 849. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4651.>> PROHIBITION ON
PROCUREMENT RELATED TO CERTAIN ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING MACHINES.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Prohibition on Agency Procurement.--
Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for
the procurement of a covered additive manufacturing machine.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) does not apply
to the procurement of additive manufacturing systems or machines for the
purposes of intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare
operations, testing, analysis, or training.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``additive manufacturing machine'' means a
system of integrated hardware and software used to carry out an
additive manufacturing process, including the deposition of
material and the associated post-processing steps as applicable.
(2) The term ``covered additive manufacturing company''
means any of the following:
(A) Any entity that produces or provides additive
manufacturing machines and 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).
(B) Any entity that produces or provides additive
manufacturing machines and--
(i) is domiciled in a covered nation; or
(ii) is subject to unmitigated foreign
ownership, control, or influence by a covered
nation, 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 additive manufacturing machine''
means an additive manufacturing machine manufactured by a
covered additive manufacturing company, and any related service
or equipment provided or manufactured, respectively, by such
covered additive manufacturing company.
(4) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.
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SEC. 850. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4871 note.>> PHASE-OUT OF COMPUTER AND
PRINTER ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING ENTITIES
OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.
(a) In General.--In accordance with the phased implementation in
subsection (d) and except as provided by subsection (e), the Secretary
of Defense may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer,
bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese entity.
(b) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Prohibition on Indirect Sales.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the prohibition under subsection
(a) applies to indirect sales of computers and printers through
subsidiaries of a covered Chinese entity.
(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply only with respect to
contracts and other agreements entered into, renewed, or extended after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Phased Implementation.--The Secretary
may implement the prohibition in subsection (a) with respect to the
acquisition of a computer or printer to the extent that--
(1) in fiscal year 2026, not less than 10 percent of the
total number of computers acquired by the Department of Defense
and not less than 10 percent of the total number printers
acquired by the Department comply with such prohibition;
(2) in fiscal year 2027, not less than 25 percent of the
total number of computers acquired by the Department and not
less than 25 percent of the total number printers acquired by
the Department comply with such prohibition;
(3) in fiscal year 2028, not less than 50 percent of the
total number of computers acquired by the Department and not
less than 50 percent of the total number printers acquired by
the Department comply with such prohibition; and
(4) in fiscal year 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter, not
less than 100 percent of the total number of computers acquired
by the Department and not less than 100 percent of the printers
acquired by the Department comply with such prohibition.
(e) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the
Secretary of Defense may acquire a computer or printer described in
subsection (a) to conduct testing, evaluation, exfiltration, or reverse
engineering missions on products or capabilities of adversaries of the
United States if such computer or printer is not for operational use.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Computer.--The term ``computer''--
(A) means--
(i) an end user electronic, magnetic, optical,
electrochemical, or other high speed data
processing device performing logical, arithmetic,
or storage functions, such as laptops, desktops,
and any physical computing equipment; and
(ii) includes any data storage facility or
communications facility directly related to or
operating in conjunction with such device; and
(B) does not include--
(i) an automated typewriter or typesetter, a
portable handheld calculator, or other similar
device; or
(ii) cloud-based services, including virtual
desktops and cellular telephones.
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(2) Covered chinese entity.--The term ``covered Chinese
entity'' means--
(A) an entity or a parent company of an entity that
is--
(i) identified by the Secretary of Defense
under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a Chinese
military company;
(ii) included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
Industrial Complex Companies List published by the
Department of the Treasury; or
(iii) both--
(I) included on--
(aa) the Entity List set
forth in Supplement No. 4 to
part 744 of the Export
Administration Regulations;
(bb) the Denied Persons List
as described in section
764.3(a)(2) of the Export
Administration Regulations; or
(cc) the Military End User
List set forth in Supplement No.
7 to part 744 of the Export
Administration Regulations; and
(II) is either--
(aa) an agency or
instrumentality of the People's
Republic of China;
(bb) an entity headquartered
in the People's Republic of
China; or
(cc) directly or indirectly
owned or controlled by an
agency, instrumentality, or
entity described in subparagraph
(i) or (ii); or
(B) an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Director of the National
Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, determines to be an entity owned,
controlled, directed, or subcontracted by, affiliated
with, or otherwise connected to, the Government of the
People's Republic of China.
(3) Printer.--The term ``printer''--
(A) means desktop printers, multifunction printer
copiers, and printer/fax combinations taken out of
service that may or may not be designed to reside on a
work surface, and include various print technologies,
including laser and light-emitting diode
(electrographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, and
digital sublimation, and ``multi-function'' or ``all-in-
one'' devices that perform different tasks, including
copying, scanning, faxing, and printing;
(B) includes floor-standing printers, printers with
optional floor stand, or household printers; and
(C) does not include point of sale receipt printers,
calculators with printing capabilities, label makers, or
non-standalone printers that are embedded into products
not described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
SEC. 851. <<NOTE: 41 USC note prec. 3901.>> PROHIBITION ON
CONTRACTING WITH CERTAIN BIOTECHNOLOGY
PROVIDERS.
(a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not--
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(1) procure or obtain any biotechnology equipment or service
produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern; or
(2) enter into a contract, or extend or renew a contract,
with any entity that--
(A) uses biotechnology equipment or services
produced or provided by a biotechnology company of
concern and acquired after the applicable effective date
in subsection (c) in performance of the contract with
the executive agency; or
(B) enters into any contract the performance of
which such entity knows will require, in performance of
the contract with the executive agency, the use of
biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided
by a biotechnology company of concern and acquired after
the applicable effective date in subsection (c).
(b) Prohibition on Loan and Grant Funds.--The head of an executive
agency may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds to, and a loan or
grant recipient may not use loan or grant funds to--
(1) procure, obtain, or use any biotechnology equipment or
services produced or provided by a biotechnology company of
concern; or
(2) enter into a contract, or extend or renew a contract,
with an entity described in subsection (a)(2).
(c) Effective Dates.--
(1) Certain entities.--With respect to the biotechnology
companies of concern covered by subsection (f)(2)(A), the
prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect 60
days after the Federal Acquisition Regulation is revised
pursuant to subsection (h).
(2) Other entities.--With respect to the biotechnology
companies of concern covered by subparagraph (B) or (C) of
subsection (f)(2), the prohibitions under subsections (a) and
(b) shall take effect 90 days after the Federal Acquisition
Regulation is revised pursuant to subsection (h).
(3) Rules of construction.--
(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Exclusions.--Prior to the
date that is five years after a revision to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation pursuant to subsection (h) that
identifies a biotechnology company of concern covered by
subsection (f)(2), subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) shall
not apply to biotechnology equipment or services
produced or provided under a contract or agreement,
including previously negotiated contract options,
entered into before the applicable effective date under
paragraphs (1) and (2).
(B) Safe harbor.--The term ``biotechnology equipment
or services produced or provided by a biotechnology
company of concern'' shall not be construed to refer to
any biotechnology equipment or services that were
formerly, but are no longer, produced or provided by
biotechnology companies of concern.
(d) Waiver Authorities.--
(1) Specific biotechnology exception.--
(A) Waiver.--The head of the applicable executive
agency may waive the prohibition under subsections (a)
and (b) on a case-by-case basis--
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(i) with the approval of the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget; and
(ii) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> if such head submits
a notification and justification to the
appropriate congressional committees not later
than 30 days after granting such waiver.
(B) Duration.--
(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause
(ii), a waiver granted under subparagraph (A)
shall last for a period of not more than 365 days.
(ii) <<NOTE: Time
period. Deadline.>> Extension.--The head of the
applicable executive agency, with the approval of
the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, and in coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, may extend a waiver granted under
subparagraph (A) one time, for a period up to 180
days after the date on which the waiver would
otherwise expire, if such an extension is in the
national security interests of the United States
and if such head submits a notification and
justification to the appropriate congressional
committees not later than 10 days after granting
such waiver extension.
(2) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> Overseas health care
services.--The head of an executive agency may waive the
prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) with respect to a
contract, subcontract, or transaction for the acquisition or
provision of health care services overseas on a case-by-case
basis--
(A) if the head of such executive agency determines
that the waiver is--
(i) necessary to support the mission or
activities of the employees of such executive
agency described in subsection (e)(2)(A); and
(ii) in the interest of the United States;
(B) with the approval of the Director of the Office
of Management and Budget, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense; and
(C) <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline.>> if such head
submits a notification and justification to the
appropriate congressional committees not later than 30
days after granting such waiver.
(e) Exceptions.--The prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b)
shall not apply to--
(1) any activity 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;
(2) the acquisition or provision of health care services
overseas for--
(A)(i) employees of the United States, including
members of the uniformed services (as defined in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code), and dependents
of such employees;
(ii) covered beneficiaries (as defined in section
1072 of title 10, United States Code) not otherwise
described in clause (i); or
(iii) any other beneficiary if such acquisition or
provision is carried out or administered by the head of
a department or agency of the Federal Government; or
(B) employees of contractors or subcontractors of
the United States--
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(i) who are performing under a contract that
directly supports the missions or activities of
individuals described in subparagraph (A)(i); and
(ii) whose primary duty stations are located
overseas or are on permissive temporary duty
travel overseas;
(3) the acquisition, use, or distribution of human multiomic
data, lawfully compiled, that is commercially or publicly
available; or
(4) the procurement of medical countermeasures, medical
products, and related supplies, including ancillary medical
supplies, in direct response to a public health emergency
declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service
Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).
(f) Evaluation of Certain Biotechnology Entities.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Publication. List.>> Entity
consideration.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget shall publish a list of the entities that constitute
biotechnology companies of concern based on a list of suggested
entities that shall be provided by the Secretary of Defense in
coordination with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of
National Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, and the National Cyber Director.
(2) Biotechnology companies of concern defined.--In this
section, the term ``biotechnology company of concern'' means any
of the following:
(A) An entity that--
(i) is to any extent involved in the
manufacturing, distribution, provision, or
procurement of any biotechnology equipment or
service, as determined by the process established
in paragraph (1); and
(ii) is identified in the annual list
published in the Federal Register by the
Department of Defense of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States pursuant
to 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).
(B) Any entity that is determined by the process
established in paragraph (1) to meet the following
criteria:
(i) Is subject to the administrative
governance structure, direction, control, or
operates on behalf of the government of a foreign
adversary;
(ii) Is to any extent involved in the
manufacturing, distribution, provision, or
procurement of a biotechnology equipment or
service; and
(iii) Poses a risk to the national security of
the United States based on--
(I) engaging in joint research with,
being supported by, or being affiliated
with a foreign adversary's military,
internal security forces, or
intelligence agencies;
(II) providing multiomic data
obtained via biotechnology equipment or
services to the government of a foreign
adversary; or
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(III) obtaining human multiomic data
via the biotechnology equipment or
services without express and informed
consent.
(C) A subsidiary, parent, or successor of an entity
described in subparagraphs (A) or (B), provided it meets
the criteria set forth in clauses (i) through (iii) of
subparagraph (B), as determined by the process
established in paragraph (1).
(3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Guidance.--Not later than 180 days
after publication of the list pursuant to paragraph (1), and any
update to the list pursuant to paragraph (4), the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the
Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, and the National Cyber
Director, shall establish guidance as necessary to implement the
requirements of this section.
(4) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tion. Time
period. Review. Notification.>> Updates.--The Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with or based
on a recommendation provided by the Secretary of Defense, the
Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of National
Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary
of State, and the National Cyber Director, or upon receipt of a
request pursuant to paragraph (7), shall periodically, though
not less than annually, review and, as appropriate, add entities
to or remove entities from the list of biotechnology companies
of concern, and notify the appropriate congressional committees
of any such modifications.
(5) Notice of a designation and review.--
(A) In general.--A notice of a designation as a
biotechnology company of concern under paragraph (2)(B)
shall be issued to any biotechnology company of concern
named in the designation--
(i) advising that a designation has been made;
(ii) identifying the criteria relied upon
under such subparagraph and, to the extent
consistent with national security and law
enforcement interests, the information that formed
the basis for the designation;
(iii) advising that, within 90 days after
receipt of notice, the biotechnology company of
concern may submit information and arguments in
opposition to the designation;
(iv) describing the procedures governing the
review and possible issuance of a designation
pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(v) where practicable, identifying mitigation
steps that could be taken by the biotechnology
company of concern that may result in the
rescission of the designation.
(B) Congressional notification requirements.--
(i) Notice of designation.--The Director of
the Office of Management and Budget shall submit
the notice required under subparagraph (A) to the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Oversight
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and Government Reform of the House of
Representatives.
(ii) Information and argument in opposition to
designations.-- <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than
7 days after receiving any information and
arguments in opposition to a designation pursuant
to subparagraph (A)(iii), the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget shall submit such
information to the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of
the House of Representatives.
(6) <<NOTE: Reviews. Determination.>> No immediate public
release.--Any designation made under paragraph (1) or paragraph
(4) shall not be made publicly available until the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with
appropriate agencies, reviews all information submitted under
paragraph (5)(A)(iii) and issues a final determination that a
company shall remain listed as a biotechnology company of
concern.
(7) Removal requests.--If an entity on the list of
biotechnology companies of concern believes it no longer meets
the definition of a biotechnology company of concern as
described in paragraph (2), then it may provide information and
arguments to request removal from the list of biotechnology
companies of concern to the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The Director shall review such
information and reply to the entity within 90 days.
(g) Evaluation of National Security Risks Posed by Foreign Adversary
Acquisition of American Multiomic Data.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Assessment.--Not later than 270 days
after the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the
Attorney General of the United States, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of
Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the National
Cyber Director, shall complete an assessment of risks to
national security posed by human multiomic data from United
States citizens that is collected or stored by a foreign
adversary from the provision of biotechnology equipment or
services.
(2) Report requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the
completion of the assessment developed under paragraph (1), the
Director of National Intelligence shall submit a report with
such assessment to the appropriate congressional committees.
(3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (2) shall be
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(h) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision.>> Regulations.--Not later than one
year after the date of establishment of guidance required under
subsection (f)(3), and as necessary for subsequent updates, the Federal
Acquisition Regulatory Council shall revise the Federal Acquisition
Regulation as necessary to implement the requirements of this section.
(i) Reporting on Intelligence on Nefarious Activities of
Biotechnology Companies With Human Multiomic Data. <<NOTE: Time
period.>> --Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of National
Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of executive agencies,
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any
intelligence in possession of such agencies related to nefarious
activities
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conducted by biotechnology companies with human multiomic data. The
report shall include information pertaining to potential threats to
national security or public safety from the selling, reselling,
licensing, trading, transferring, sharing, or otherwise providing or
making available to any foreign country of any forms of multiomic data
of a United States citizen.
(j) No Additional Funds.--No additional funds are authorized to be
appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this section.
(k) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select
Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition
between the United States and the Chinese Communist
Party of the House of Representatives.
(2) Biotechnology equipment or service.--The term
``biotechnology equipment or service'' means--
(A) equipment, including genetic sequencers, or any
other instrument, apparatus, machine, or device,
including components and accessories thereof, that is
designed for use in the research, development,
production, or analysis of biological materials as well
as any software, firmware, or other digital components
that are specifically designed for use in, and necessary
for the operation of, such equipment;
(B) any service for the research, development,
production, analysis, detection, or provision of
information, including data storage and transmission
related to biological materials, including--
(i) advising, consulting, or support services
with respect to the use or implementation of an
instrument, apparatus, machine, or device
described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) disease detection, genealogical
information, and related services; and
(C) any other service, instrument, apparatus,
machine, component, accessory, device, software, or
firmware that is designed for use in the research,
development, production, or analysis of biological
materials that the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget, in consultation with the heads of executive
agencies, as determined appropriate by the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, determines
appropriate in the interest of national security.
(3) Contract.--Except as the term is used under subsection
(b)(2) and subsection (c)(3), the term ``contract'' means--
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(A) any contract subject to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation issued under section 1303(a)(1) of title 41,
United States Code; or
(B) any transaction (other than a contract, a grant,
or a cooperative agreement) entered into under section
4021 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) Control.--The term ``control'' has the meaning given to
that term in section 800.208 of title 31, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulations.
(5) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the
meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of
title 5, United States Code.
(6) Foreign adversary.--The term ``foreign adversary'' has
the meaning given the term ``covered nation'' in section 4872(f)
of title 10, United States Code.
(7) Multiomic.--The term ``multiomic'' means data types that
include genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and
metabolomics.
(8) Overseas.--The term ``overseas'' means any area outside
of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a
territory or possession of the United States.
(l) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Compliance With Limitation on Drug
Prices.--For the purposes of section 1927(a)(1) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(a)(1)), a manufacturer is deemed to meet the
requirements of section 8126 of title 38, United States Code, including
the requirement of entering into a master agreement with the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs under such section, if the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs determines that the manufacturer would comply (and has offered
to comply) with the provisions of section 8126 of title 38, United
States Code, and would have entered into a master agreement under such
section, but for the prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) of this
section.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
SEC. 861. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
(a) Purposes.--Section 4952 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) to foster innovation for the defense industrial base
and to diversify and expand the defense industrial base.''.
(b) Authorization for Use of Funding From Other Federal Agencies.--
Section 4955 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following
new subsection:
``(e) Funding From Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary may accept
and use funds from other Federal agencies and departments for execution
and administration of the program authorized by this chapter.''.
(c) Increased Funding Limit for Bureau of Indian Affairs Service
Areas.--Section 4955(a)(4) of such title is amended by striking
``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$1,500,000''.
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(d) Authority to Provide Certain Types of Technical Assistance.--
Section 4958 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking and period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) under the AUKUS partnership (as defined in section
1321 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
may--
``(1) provide assistance to an eligible entity that is a
center of excellence for the APEX Accelerator Program of the
Department of Defense (or a successor program) to provide
specialized expertise to business entities outside of the
geographic area served by the center of excellence; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> may waive the government
cost share restriction in accordance with section 4954(f) of
this chapter.''.
SEC. 862. REPEAL OF LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
EXECUTIVE AGENT AUTHORITY.
Section 1792 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2238; 50 U.S.C.
4531 note) and section 226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 4531 note) are repealed.
SEC. 863. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
URGENT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND
CAPABILITIES INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command shall carry out a pilot program, subject to the
authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, to be known as the
``USSOCOM Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Initiative''
(in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') to accelerate the
research, development, testing, procurement, and initial sustainment of
innovative technologies and equipment that enhance the operational
capabilities of Special Operations Forces to meet emerging mission
requirements.
(b) Requirements.--The Commander shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> establish procedures for component
special operations units to submit requests to the Commander for
the inclusion of innovative technologies and equipment in the
Initiative; and
(2) use authorities under section 167(e)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, to carry out the Initiative.
(c) Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually
thereafter for the duration of the Initiative, the Commander of
the United States Special Operations Command and Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity
Conflict shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the implementation and effectiveness of the
Initiative.
(2) Contents.--Each report shall include the following:
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(A) A summary of activities carried out under the
Initiative along with documentation of planned
expenditures.
(B) An assessment of the effect of innovative
technologies and equipment included in the Initiative on
the operational capabilities of the United States
Special Operations Command.
(C) Recommendations for the continuation, expansion,
or modification of the Initiative.
(D) A description of any challenges encountered and
lessons learned.
(E) A description of any action using established
procedures for a reprogramming of funds in an amount
greater than the approved amount for such reprogramming,
as established by Congress, to carry out the Initiative.
(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the Initiative under this
section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 864. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKING
GROUP.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Study.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall
convene a working group to be known as the ``United States-Israel
Defense Industrial Base Working Group'' to study--
(1) the potential for greater integration of the defense
industrial bases of the United States and Israel; and
(2) the feasibility and advisability of including Israel in
the national technology and industrial base, as defined in
section 4801 of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (a) shall be conducted
in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the
national security interests of the United States and Israel.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after convening the
United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group, the
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in consultation with
the Secretary of State, shall provide a report to the
appropriate congressional committees that takes into account the
results of the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report
shall include--
(A) an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of including Israel in the national
technology and industrial base, and a description of
United States funding or legal authorities required for
such inclusion; and
(B) any description of United States funding or
legal authorities required for greater integration of
the defense industrial bases of the United States and
Israel, if so determined to be advisable.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
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(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(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.
SEC. 865. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4811 note.>> IMPROVING THE
DOMESTIC TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Automated Textile
Manufacturing.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Office
of the Department of Defense, shall ensure that the Textile
Automation to Enhance Domestic Military Production program
continues public-private partnerships and investments into
technological advancement of the domestic textile and footwear
industrial base.
(2) Allowable investments.--The investments pursuant to
paragraph (1) may include--
(A) recapitalization of facilities related to
domestic textile and footwear development or production;
(B) efficient vertical integration of such existing
facilities;
(C) expanding domestic production capacity of
textiles or footwear;
(D) implementing technological advancements to
improve efficiency and quality assurance of domestic
textiles or footwear; and
(E) any other investment that would encourage the
maturation and qualification of domestic sources of
textiles or footwear--
(i) to ensure competition and reduce the
reliance of the Department of Defense on textiles
and footwear from foreign manufacturers for which
an exception granted under section 4862(c) of
title 10, United States Code, applies; or
(ii) that the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Industrial Base Policy determines necessary
for the health of the industrial base.
(b) Defense Contract Management Agency Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall prioritize
ensuring that the Defense Contract Management Agency has the
necessary resources, including personnel, to carry out the
duties of the Defense Contract Management Agency with respect to
the oversight of contracts of the Department of Defense.
(2) Briefing.--
(A) <<NOTE: Plans.>> Not later than April 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on the plan of the Department
of Defense to ensure that the Defense Contract
Management Agency has the necessary resources, including
personnel, to carry out the
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duties of the Defense Contract Management Agency with
respect to oversight travel of existing contracts of the
Department and prioritize oversight over the compliance
with section 4862 of title 10, United States Code.
(B) The plan described in subparagraph (A) shall
include--
(i) to the extent available, an analysis from
a federally funded research and development center
on the resources, including personnel, required
for the Defense Contract Management Agency to
enable the Defense Contract Management Agency to
carry out the duties of the Defense Contract
Management Agency with respect to the oversight of
contracts of the Department of Defense; and
(ii) a plan to ensure that, not later than
September 30, 2030, the Defense Contract
Management Agency has the required resources,
including personnel, to effectively oversee the
compliance of the Department of Defense with
section 4862 of title 10, United States Code.
(c) Defense Logistics Agency and Military Services Contracting
Requirements.--
(1) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> The Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency in coordination with the Secretary concerned
for each covered Armed Force, shall develop a strategy to
maximize the use of annual or, where applicable, multi-year
contracts by the Department of Defense for acquisitions
involving the domestic textile or footwear industries to ensure
the long-term stability and predictability of the requirements
of the Department with respect to the goods or services acquired
from such industries.
(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The Secretary concerned for each
covered Armed Force shall, on an annual basis, submit to the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency the requirements of
such covered Armed Force for textiles and footwear for the year
and the funding necessary to meet such requirements, subject to
the availability of funds authorized for such purpose.
(3)(A) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed Force
shall aggregate data on the annual requirement of each covered
Armed Force for common items, to ensure the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency can maximize efficiency and cost
effectiveness in the acquisition of such common items.
(B) The data the Secretary concerned for a covered Armed
Force is required to aggregate under subparagraph (A) shall
include the requirements of the covered Armed Force concerned
for the upcoming fiscal year for common items.
(C) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed Force
shall aggregate the annual requirement of each covered Armed
Force common items and incorporate such aggregate requirement
into the next fiscal years program objective memorandum process
of such Armed Force.
(4)(A) The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall,
to the maximum extent practicable, use the aggregate data
described in paragraph (3)(A) to execute annual contracts for
common items and textiles and footwear required by only one of
the covered Armed Forces to support the long-term stability of
the domestic textile and footwear industries.
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(B)(i) <<NOTE: Waiver.>> If the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency does not receive the requirements and funding
described in paragraph (2) for a covered Armed Force for a year,
or such other information required for the Director to acquire
textiles and footwear meeting such requirements for such year,
the Director may waive subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with
respect to such requirements.
(ii) <<NOTE: Notice.>> Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Director of the Defense Logistics Agencies issues a
waiver under clause (i), the Director shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a notice of such waiver, including an
explanation of the rational for granting such waiver.
(5) <<NOTE: Definitions.>> In this section--
(A) the term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force;
(B) the term ``common item'' mean a textile or
footwear required by more by than one of the covered
Armed Forces; and
(C) the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning
given such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(d) Expanding Competition and Sourcing in the Domestic Textile and
Footwear Industrial Base.--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> In general.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director
of the Defense Logistics Agency shall conduct an assessment of
the textile and footwear industrial base producing textiles and
footwear described in subsection (b) of section 4862 of title
10, United States Code, that are not subject to the prohibition
under subsection (a) of such section to assess the resilience of
the supply chain of the domestic textile and footwear
industries.
(2) Contents.--The assessment required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An identification of the textile and footwear
goods supplied to the Department of Defense by a single
source.
(B) Data pertaining to past delays in the delivery
of textiles and footwear resulting from rigidity in the
supply chains of the domestic textile and footwear
industrial base, including an assessment of any
challenges related to the capacity of the domestic
textile and footwear industrial base to meet any surge
or contingency requirements of the Department of Defense
for textiles or footwear.
(C) An analysis of the capability of the domestic
textile and footwear industrial base to mitigate the
risk posed by rigidity in the supply chains of the
domestic textile and footwear industrial base and the
challenges to the domestic textile and footwear
industrial base meeting the surge and contingency
requirements of the Department of Defense for textiles
or footwear, including--
(i) opportunities for public-private
partnerships to enable recapitalization of
manufacturing lines or vertical integration;
(ii) opportunities for increased flexibility
in production, including adjustments to
accommodate both increases in requirements for
textiles or footwear and
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manufacturing of new or different textiles or
footwear; and
(iii) an assessment of any ongoing research
and development initiatives by either the
Department of Defense or domestic industry to meet
any requirements for textiles or footwear that are
currently covered by a waiver under section
4862(c) of title 10, United States Code.
(D) An identification of any regulations or
processes of the Department of Defense impeding the
supply chain resilience of the domestic textile and
footwear industries.
(E) An identification of opportunities for the
Department of Defense to make additional investments
into the domestic textile and footwear industries to
increase production capacity such industries, facilitate
greater competition, and reduce the reliance of the
Department on textiles and footwear from foreign
manufacturers for which an exception granted under
section 4862(c) of title 10, United States Code,
applies.
(e) Briefing Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
on the implementation of subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this
section and in carrying out subsection (d).
(2) Contents.--The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) an explanation of the progress made in carrying
out the requirements under subsections (a) through (d);
(B) a timeline for completion of each such
requirement; and
(C) an identification of any barriers, including any
legislative authorities, policies, and resource
deficiencies, to carrying out such requirements.
(f) Combat Boot Quality Assurance Program.--
(1) <<NOTE: Certification.>> In general.--Not later than
January 1, 2027, the Secretary concerned for each covered Armed
Force that does not operate a program for certifying combat
boots as meeting uniform regulations regarding durability,
quality, and uniform standards shall establish in such covered
Armed Force a process to certify that combat boots used by
members of such covered Armed Force meet uniform regulations
regarding durability, quality, and uniform standards.
(2) Study required.--
(A) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed
Force shall conduct a study assessing the service
requirements for combat boots for such covered Armed
Force to determine the requirements for certifying
combat boots under the program established in such
covered Armed Force under paragraph (1) as meeting
uniform regulations regarding durability, quality, and
uniform standards.
(B) The study required under subparagraph (A) shall
include an identification of--
(i) general requirements for wear, durability
and quality;
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(ii) specialty-specific requirements based on
the duties and operating environments of members
of Armed Forces; and
(iii) minimum requirements for biomechanics
for the health and readiness of such members.
(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Briefing required.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section,
and not less frequently than every three months thereafter until
the Secretary concerned for a covered Armed Force establishes
the program required under paragraph (1) in such covered Armed
Force and completes the study required under paragraph (2), such
Secretary concerned shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services for the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
on the progress towards establishing such program and completing
such study.
SEC. 866. CYBERSECURITY REGULATORY HARMONIZATION.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 4819 note.>> In General.--Not later
than June 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief
Information Officer of each military department, and representatives
from the service acquisition executives of each military department,
shall--
(1) harmonize the cybersecurity requirements applicable to
the defense industrial base across the Department of Defense;
(2) reduce the number of such requirements that are unique
to a specific contract or other agreement of the Department; and
(3) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the actions taken to carry out the
harmonization described in paragraph (1) and the reduction
described in paragraph (2).
(b) Requirements.--The harmonization required by subsection (a)(1)
shall ensure that processes and governance structures exist and are
sufficient to identify and eliminate duplicative and inconsistent
cybersecurity requirements and cybersecurity requirements unique to
single contracts, including--
(1) a process and governance structure for assessing whether
future proposed cybersecurity contractual requirements for
contracts or other agreements of the Department of Defense are
duplicative of other applicable requirements of the Department
of Defense that are published in the Federal Register;
(2) a process for coordinating, centralizing, approving, and
publishing any proposed cybersecurity requirement not published
in the Federal Register; and
(3) a mechanism included in the process described in
paragraph (2) for ensuring the visibility to and input from
internal and external stakeholders.
(c) Reports Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than
December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing the actions taken to implement subsections (a) and
(b), including the status of the harmonization of contractual
cybersecurity requirements and of reducing cybersecurity
requirements unique to single contracts required by such
sections.
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(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
cover the most recently completed fiscal year prior to the
submission of the report and include--
(A) a description of any changes made during the
period covered by the report to the processes and
governance structures described in subsection (b);
(B) a list of each contract or other agreement of
the Department of Defense entered into during the period
covered by the report for which the Department sought to
include a cybersecurity requirement not published in the
Federal Register;
(C) for each contract or other agreement included on
the list required by subparagraph (B), whether the
Secretary of Defense approved the inclusion of the
cybersecurity requirement for which such contract or
other agreement was included on such list and an
explanation of the reasoning of the Secretary for
approving or denying such inclusion; and
(D) such other matters as determined necessary by
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense.
SEC. 867. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FUND.
(a) In General.--Section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(g) Eligible Uses of Authorities.--(1) In General.--The Secretary
of Defense may use the authorities provided by this section with respect
to defense supply chains, including for material, material production,
components, subassemblies, and finished products, testing and
qualification, infrastructure, facility construction and improvement,
and equipment needed directly for the following:
``(A) Castings and forgings.
``(B) Kinetic capabilities, including sensors,
targeting systems, and delivery platforms.
``(C) Microelectronics.
``(D) Machine tools, including subtractive,
additive, convergent, stamping, forging, abrasives,
metrology, and other production equipment.
``(E) Critical minerals, materials, and chemicals.
``(F) The workforce of the defense industrial base.
``(G) Advanced manufacturing (as defined in section
4841(f)) capability and capacity of the defense
industrial base, including manufacturing at or near the
point of need in the area of responsibility of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command.
``(H) Unmanned vehicles, including subsurface,
surface, land, air, single use, and attritable unmanned
vehicles and associated launch and recovery platforms.
``(I) Manned aircraft.
``(J) Ground systems.
``(K) Power sources.
``(L) Ships or submarines, including technologies
and capabilities for the assembly or automation of ships
or submarines, new or modernized infrastructure for the
construction of new ships or submarines or the
maintenance and sustainment or repair of battle damage
to ships or submarines.
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``(M) Other materiel solutions required to support
the operational plans of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
``(N) Defense space systems.
``(O) Batteries.
``(2) Prohibition on Use in Covered Countries.--The Secretary may
not use the authorities provided by this section for any activity in a
covered country.
``(3) Use of Authorities for Other Purposes.--The Secretary may not
use the authorities provided by subsections (h) through (j) for a
purpose other than a purpose described in paragraph (1) unless the
Secretary--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> determines that--
``(i) the use of the authority for such other
purpose is essential to the defense interests of the
United States; and
``(ii) without the use of the authority for such
other purpose, the defense industrial base cannot
reasonably be expected to provide a capability needed by
the Department of Defense in a timely manner; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Reports.>> not less than 30 days prior to the
Secretary using such authorities for such other purpose, submits
to the congressional defense committees a report on such
determination that includes appropriate explanatory material for
such use.
``(h) Grants and Other Incentives for Domestic Industrial Base
Capabilities.--For the purposes of creating, maintaining, protecting,
expanding, or restoring the capabilities of the domestic industrial base
that are essential for the defense interests of the United States, the
Secretary may--
``(1) use contracts, grants, or other transaction
authorities, including cooperative agreements;
``(2) establish incentives for the private sector to develop
capabilities in areas of defense interest;
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period. Effective date.>> during the
five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this
subsection, make awards to third party entities to support
investments in small- and medium-sized entities working in areas
of defense interest that would benefit missions of the
Department of Defense; and
``(4) provide subsidies to offset market manipulation.
``(i) Defense Industrial Base Purchase Commitment Program.--
``(1) In general.--For the purposes of creating,
maintaining, protecting, expanding, or restoring capabilities of
the industrial base that are essential for the defense interests
of the United States, the Secretary may make purchase
commitments--
``(A) for the use or resale of an industrial
resource or a critical technology item by the Federal
Government;
``(B) to encourage the exploration, development, and
mining of strategic and critical materials;
``(C) to support the development of other materials
and components;
``(D) for the development of production
capabilities; and
``(E) to increase the use of emerging technologies
in defense program applications and the rapid transition
of emerging technologies--
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``(i) from research and development sponsored
by the Federal Government to commercial
applications; and
``(ii) from commercial research and
development to national defense applications.
``(2) Exemption for certain limitations.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Expiration date.>> Purchases.--Except
as provided by subparagraph (B), purchase commitments
under paragraph (1) may be made for such quantities, and
on such terms and conditions, including advance
payments, and for such periods, but not extending beyond
a date that is not more than 10 years from the date on
which such purchase was initially made, as the Secretary
deems necessary.
``(B) Limitation.--Purchase commitments under
paragraph (1) involving higher than established ceiling
prices (or if no such established ceiling prices exist,
currently prevailing market prices) or that result in an
anticipated loss on resale shall not be made, unless it
is determined that supply of the materials to be
purchased under such purchase commitments could not be
effectively increased or provisioned at lower prices or
on terms more favorable to the Federal Government, or
that such purchases are necessary to assure the
availability to the United States of overseas supplies.
``(3) Findings of secretary.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may take the
actions described in subparagraph (B), if the Secretary
finds with respect to a specific material that--
``(i) under generally fair and equitable
ceiling prices, for any raw or nonprocessed
material or component, there will result a
decrease in supplies from high-cost sources of
such material and that the continuation of such
supplies from such sources is necessary to carry
out the objectives of this section; or
``(ii) an increase in cost of transportation
of such material is temporary and threatens to
impair maximum production or supply in any area at
stable prices of such material.
``(B) Subsidy payments authorized.--Upon a finding
under subparagraph (A) with respect to a material, the
Secretary may, for the purposes described in paragraph
(1), make provision for subsidy payments for such
material from sources other than sources that are or
that are in covered countries, in such amounts and in
such manner, including purchase commitments of such
material or component thereof and the resale of such
material or component thereof at a loss, and on such
terms and conditions, as the Secretary determines
necessary to ensure that--
``(i) in the case of a finding described in
clause (i) of such subparagraph, supplies from
high-cost sources of such material do not
decrease; or
``(ii) in the case of a finding described in
clause (ii) of such subparagraph with respect to
one or more areas, that maximum production or
supply of such material at stable prices in each
such area is maintained, as applicable.
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``(4) Installation of equipment in industrial facilities.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to
take an action described in subparagraph (B) if the
Secretary determines that such action will aid the
defense interests of the United States.
``(B) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Actions described.--The
actions described in this section are--
``(i) procuring and installing additional
equipment, facilities, processes or improvements
to plants, factories, and other industrial
facilities owned by the Federal Government;
``(ii) procuring and installing equipment,
including equipment owned by the Federal
Government, in privately owned plants, factories,
and other industrial facilities;
``(iii) providing for the modification,
expansion, or construction of new privately owned
facilities, including modifications or
improvements to production processes, when taking
actions under this subsection or subsection (h);
``(iv) selling or otherwise transferring
equipment owned by the Federal Government and
installed under this subsection to the owners of
such plants, factories, or other industrial
facilities;
``(v) constructing facilities for the purposes
described in section subsection (g)(1); and
``(vi) applying contracts, grants, or other
transactions authorities.
``(5) Excess metals, minerals, materials, and components.--
``(A) In general.--Metals, minerals, materials, and
components acquired pursuant to this subsection which
are excess to the needs of programs under this section,
as determined by the Secretary, shall be transferred to
the National Defense Stockpile established by the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98 et seq.), or other national reserves if
available, if the Secretary deems such transfer to be in
the public interest.
``(B) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Transfers at no
charge.--Transfers made pursuant to this paragraph shall
be made without charge against or reimbursement from
funds appropriated for the purposes of the Strategic and
Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et
seq.), or other national reserves if available, except
that costs incident to such transfer, other than
acquisition costs, shall be paid or reimbursed from such
funds.
``(C) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Treatment of
materials.--For the purposes of section 5(a)(3) of the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98d(a)(3)), with respect to amounts paid under
subparagraph (B) for any metal, mineral, material, or
component transferred pursuant to this paragraph--
``(i) such metal, mineral, material, or
component is deemed to have been determined to be
strategic and critical under section 3(a) of the
Strategic and
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Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C.
98b(a)); and
``(ii) the Stockpile Manager of the National
Defense Stockpile is deemed to have determines
there is a shortfall of such materials in the
National Defense Stockpile.
``(6) Substitutes.--The Secretary may make provision for the
development and qualification of substitutes for strategic and
critical materials, components, critical technology items, and
other industrial resources if and to the extent the Secretary
determines that such development and qualification is in the
interest of national security.
``(j) Strengthening Domestic Productive Capacity.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may provide appropriate
incentives to develop, maintain, modernize, restore, and expand
the productive capacities of sources for strategic and critical
materials, components, critical technology items, and industrial
resources essential for the execution of the national security
strategy of the United States.
``(2) Strategic and critical materials, components, and
critical technology items.--
``(A) Maintenance of reliable sources of supply.--
The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure
that strategic and critical materials, components,
critical technology items, and industrial resources are
available from reliable sources when and as needed to
meet the requirements of the Department of Defense
during peacetime, mobilization, and national emergency
(as defined in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Act (50 USC 98h-3)).
``(B) Appropriate action.--For purposes of this
paragraph, appropriate actions include--
``(i) restricting contract solicitations to
reliable sources;
``(ii) stockpiling or placing into reserve
strategic and critical materials, components, and
critical technology items;
``(iii) planning for necessary long lead times
for acquiring such materials, components, and
items; and
``(iv) developing and qualifying substitutes
for such materials, components, and items.
``(k) Annual Report.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than October 15, 2026, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committee a report evaluating investments
made and any other activities carried out using amounts in the
Fund during the previous fiscal year.
``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
``(A) measures of the effectiveness of the
investments and activities described in such paragraph
in meeting the needs of the Department of Defense and
the defense industrial base;
``(B) an evaluation of the return on investment of
all ongoing investments from the Fund; and
``(C) a description of efforts to coordinate
activities carried out using amounts in the Fund with
activities
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to support the defense industrial base carried out under
other authorities.
``(3) Advice.--In preparing a report required by paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall take into account the advice of the
defense industry and such other individuals as the Secretary
considers relevant.
``(l) Coordination With Other Defense Industrial Base Activities.--
Not <<NOTE: Reports.>> later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the
Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of
Representatives a report detailing how activities carried out under this
section will be coordinated with--
``(1) activities carried out using amounts in the Defense
Production Act Fund under section 304 of the Defense Production
Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.4534);
``(2) activities of the Office of Strategic Capital; and
``(3) any other efforts designed to enhance the defense
industrial base.
``(m) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered country' means--
``(A) the Russian Federation;
``(B) the Republic of Cuba;
``(C) the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela;
``(D) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
``(E) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
``(F) the People's Republic of China.
``(2) The term `reliable source' means a citizen of, or
business entity organized under the laws of--
``(A) the United States or any territory or
possession of the United States;
``(B) a country of the national technology and
industrial base, as defined in section 4801; or
``(C) a qualifying country, as defined in section
225.003 of the Department of Defense Supplement to the
Federal Acquisition Regulation or any successor
regulation.
``(3) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Defense.
``(4) The term `strategic and critical materials' has the
meaning given that term in section 12(1) of the Strategic and
Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3(1)).''.
(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Funds.--The Secretary of Defense
may not use funds made available before the date of the enactment of
this Act to carry out activities under the authority of subsection (g),
(h), (i), or (j) of section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by this Act.
(c) Amendments to National Security Capital Forum.--Section 1092 of
the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
149 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(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:
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``(3) serve as a clearinghouse for vetting potential
investments transactions, whether as a loan or as an equity
transaction, by executive agencies (as defined in section 133 of
title 41, United States Code).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Inclusion of Certain Officials.--The Secretary of Defense
shall include in the forum established under subsection (a) the
following:
``(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base
Policy.
``(2) The individual serving as the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency and the head of the Office of General Counsel
of the Department of Defense.''.
(d) <<NOTE: Repeals. 10 USC 4817 note.>> Sunset.--Effective December
31, 2035, the following provisions of law are repealed:
(1) Subsections (g) through (m) of section 4817 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section.
(2) Subsections (a)(3) and (e) of section 1092 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10
U.S.C. 149 note), as added by subsection (c) of this section.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 871. MODIFICATION TO DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM TO
ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPORT
CAPABILITIES IN A CONTESTED LOGISTICS
ENVIRONMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) advanced manufacturing (as defined in section
4841(f) of title 10, United States Code) facilities for
rapid, distributed production of parts closer to the
point of use; and''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``on the date'' and all
that follows and inserting ``December 31, 2030.''.
SEC. 872. CONTESTED LOGISTICS EXERCISE REQUIREMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new
subsection:
``(h) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Contested Logistics Exercise
Requirement.--Not later than September 30, 2027, and biannually
thereafter until the termination date in subsection (g), the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the senior official responsible for
integration of global
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logistics (as designated in section 2229b of this title), shall
incorporate the requirements of the Program into a joint exercise that
focuses on the contested logistics environment.''.
SEC. 873. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3601 note.>> COMBATANT COMMAND
EXPERIMENTATION AUTHORITY.
(a) Authority.--Each commander of a combatant command shall have the
authority to conduct experimentation, prototyping, and technology
demonstrations to support the development and testing of innovative
technologies and capability solutions to address operational needs
identified by the combatant command.
(b) Procedures.--The commander of a combatant command may use the
special authorities for contracting described in subsection (b) of
section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3601 note) for activities carried out
under subsection (a), provided that the procedures described in such
section are followed.
(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Recommendation for Follow-on
Production.--Upon completion of an experiment, prototype, or technology
demonstration, if a commander of a combatant command submits to a senior
contracting official (as defined in section 1737 of title 10, United
States Code) a written determination that the demonstrated technology or
capability meets the operational need of the combatant command, such
written determination may be used to fulfill the following requirements:
(1) A justification for using other than competitive
procedures under section 3204 of title 10, United States Code,
to acquire the technology or capability which was successfully
demonstrated.
(2) A validated capability needs statement or a written
determination that the capability is needed to address a
deficiency that affects performance of missions assigned to that
command.
(d) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
September 30, 2028.
(e) Inclusion in Annual Report.--The Chairman on of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, shall include in each report required after
the date of the enactment of this Act by subsection (e) of section 843
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31; 6 U.S.C. 3601 note) an explanation of each use of the
authority under this section during the period covered by the report.
SEC. 874. ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTRACT CANCELLATIONS AND
TERMINATIONS.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--For each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2031, not later than 10 days after the date
on which the President submits the budget to Congress pursuant
to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for each such
fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report listing any
cancellation or termination for the preceding fiscal year of a
contract in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition
threshold.
(2) Fiscal year 2025 cancellations and terminations.--The
Secretary of Defense shall include in the first report submitted
under paragraph (1) a description of any cancellation
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or termination of a contract in an amount greater than the
simplified acquisition threshold during fiscal year 2025.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An identification of the unique Government
identification number (commonly referred to as a ``Procurement
Instrument Identification Number'' or an ``Indefinite Delivery
Vehicle'') for each contract cancelled or terminated.
(2) The total value of the contracts described in paragraph
(1).
(3) The total existing obligations against each such
contract.
(4) Any termination settlement paid, if applicable, for
cancelling or terminating a contract described in paragraph (1).
(5) A brief justification of the rationale for such
cancellation or termination, disaggregated by contracts--
(A) that do not align with the priorities of the
Secretary of Defense;
(B) for which the requirement no longer exists;
(C) for which the requirement has decreased;
(D) for which the requirement exists, but the
contract did not meet requirements for cost or the
schedule or performance of the contract are
unacceptable; or
(E) any other rationale as determined by the
Secretary.
(6) For any contract described in paragraph (5)(E), a
justification of the proposed timeline for awarding a new
contract to meet the specified requirement.
SEC. 875. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3861.>> ABILITY TO WITHHOLD
CONTRACT PAYMENTS DURING PERIOD OF
PENDANCY OF A BID PROTEST.
(a) Authority to Withhold Certain Payments.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revision.>> Procedures.--Not later
than 180 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 establish
procedures for a contracting officer of the Department of
Defense to withhold payment of covered amounts to an incumbent
contractor during the period of pendency resulting from a bid
protest by such incumbent contractor.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Forfeit.--The procedures
developed in accordance with this section shall provide that
payment amounts withheld under paragraph (1) from an incumbent
contractor during a period of pendency resulting from a bid
protest by such incumbent contractor shall be forfeited by the
incumbent contractor upon the determination by the Comptroller
General of the United States to dismiss such bid protest based
on a lack of any reasonable legal or factual basis becoming a
final determination.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered amounts'' means an amount that is not
greater than five percent of the total amount to be paid to an
incumbent contractor but for the withholding of payment under
subsection (a)(1).
(2) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract entered
into by the Secretary of Defense with an incumbent contractor
for the procurement of goods or services during the period of
pendency that are the same or substantially similar to goods
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or services to be acquired by the Department under the contract
previously awarded to the incumbent contractor.
(3) The term ``final determination'', with respect to the
dismissal of a bid protest, means such dismissal--
(A) was not the subject of a request for
reconsideration and the time period for requesting
reconsideration has expired; or
(B) was the subject of a request for reconsideration
and the reconsideration processes for which is
completed.
(4) The term ``incumbent contractor'' means a contractor for
a contract with the Department of Defense for the acquisition of
goods or services by the Department that are the same or
substantially similar to goods or services to be acquired by the
Department under a new or follow-on contract that is the subject
of a bid protest.
(5) The term ``period of pendency'' means the period of
performance under a contract that was awarded or extended
because the Secretary of Defense--
(A) received notice of a bid protest submitted by
the incumbent contractor to the Comptroller General of
the United States; and
(B) was prohibited from awarding a new contract
during the pendency of such bid protest under section
3553(c) of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 876. <<NOTE: 50 USC 1431 note.>> INDEMNIFICATION OF
CONTRACTORS AGAINST NUCLEAR AND UNUSUALLY
HAZARDOUS RISKS.
(a) Review.--The review of requests submitted by a contractor to a
Department of Defense contracting officer pursuant to Public Law 85-804
(50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) for indemnification against nuclear and
unusually hazardous risks, including those involving the procurement of
commercial nuclear technology, shall include, to the extent practicable,
input from the Defense Contract Management Agency, including reviews of
insurance markets and coverage availability from the Contractor
Insurance/Pension Review group.
(b) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> Deadline.--The review of each
indemnification request submitted by a contractor described in
subsection (a) shall be completed with a final decision on approval or
denial, including an executed memorandum of decision, not later than 90
days after the date of the request.
(c) Delegation.--The Secretary of each military department shall
delegate the authority to approve or deny indemnification requests
submitted by contractors described in subsection (a) for contracts
relating to advanced nuclear energy systems or components to such
subordinate officials as the Secretary determines appropriate to ensure
the timely and effective execution of reviewing such requests.
SEC. 877. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2223 note.>> ENHANCED SECURITY STRATEGY
FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRIVATE FIFTH-
GENERATION WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require a
contractor for a procurement related to fifth-generation wireless
technology for private networks on military installations to provide the
information described in subsection (b) to promote enhanced wireless
network security requirements, including supply chain risk management.
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(b) Information Described.--The information described in this
subsection is as follows:
(1) A hardware bill of materials for such procurement
described in subsection (a).
(2) A description of the implementation and operational use
of zero trust principles and capabilities for such procurement.
(c) Prioritization.--With respect to a procurement described in
subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize the use of private
networks that employ Open-RAN approaches, including cloud-native
capabilities whenever possible.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given
in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``Open-RAN'' has the meaning given in section
9202 of title XCII of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283).
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 902. Directive authority for matters for which the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibility.
Sec. 903. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments
Cooperation.
Sec. 904. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 905. Modification of covered technology categories for Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 907. Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational
structure for digital solution and software delivery.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 911. Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant
commanders.
Sec. 912. Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
Defense Innovation Unit.
Sec. 914. Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 915. Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.
Sec. 916. Limitation on availability of funds for modification or
consolidation of geographic combatant commands.
Sec. 917. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint
Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command.
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
SEC. 901. PROHIBITION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Repeals and Modifications of Reporting Requirements on Diversity
and Inclusion.--Section 113 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
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(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
(2) in subsection (g)(1)(B)--
(A) by striking clause (vii); and
(B) by redesignating clauses (viii), (ix), and (x)
as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix), respectively;
(3) by striking subsection (l);
(4) by redesignating subsections (m) through (o) as
subsections (l) through (n), respectively; and
(5) in subsection (l), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Accompanying each national defense
strategy provided to the congressional defense
committees in accordance with subsection (g)(1)(D)'' and
inserting ``On an annual basis''; and
(B) by striking ``provide a report'' and inserting
``submit to the congressional defense committees a
report''.
(b) Repeal of Chief Diversity Officer.--Section 147 of title 10,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 131.>> is repealed.
(c) Repeal of Program on Diversity in Military Leadership.--Section
656 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 651.>> is
repealed.
(d) Repeal of Inspector General Oversight of Diversity and Inclusion
in Department of Defense; Supremacist, Extremist, or Criminal Gang
Activity in the Armed Forces.--Section 554 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 141 note) is repealed.
(e) Repeal of Senior Advisors for Diversity and Inclusion.--Section
913 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3802)
is <<NOTE: 10 USC 147 notes.>> repealed.
(f) <<NOTE: 10 USC 113 note.>> Prohibited Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Practices.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Defense may not--
(A) maintain an office relating to diversity,
equity, inclusion, or accessibility or any substantially
similar office;
(B) maintain or employ a chief diversity officer or
a substantially similar officer;
(C) develop, implement, distribute, or publish
plans, strategic plans, reports, or surveys relating to
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, or
substantially similar plans, reports, or surveys;
(D) develop, implement, or maintain an employee
resource group or an affinity group based on race,
color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, or gender identity;
(E) develop, implement, or maintain an agency equity
team or a substantially similar team;
(F) develop, implement, distribute, publish,
establish, or purchase--
(i) a training course relating to--
(I) diversity;
(II) equity;
(III) inclusion;
(IV) a critical theory relating to
race, gender, or otherwise; or
(V) intersectionality; or
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(ii) a training course substantiality similar
to a training course described in clause (i);
(G) develop, implement, or maintain a diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility data dashboard or a
substantially similar data dashboard; or
(H) maintain or employ a position relating to
diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility.
(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be
construed to prevent the Secretary of Defense from maintaining
or operating--
(A) Equal Employment Opportunity offices as
historically organized and operated within the
Department of Defense; or
(B) an office enforcing the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) or
similar programs or offices as historically organized
and operated within the Department of Defense.
(3) Accessibility defined.--In this subsection, the term
``accessibility'' has the meaning given that term in the
Department of Defense Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Accessibility Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023,
except such term does not refer to accessibility or other
accommodations required under law for individuals with
disabilities.
SEC. 902. DIRECTIVE AUTHORITY FOR MATTERS FOR WHICH THE UNDER
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND
ENGINEERING HAS RESPONSIBILITY.
Section 133a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``elements of the Department
relating to'' after ``supervising, all'';
(B) by inserting ``and enhancing jointness'' after
``and engineering efforts''; and
(C) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) directing the Secretaries of the military departments
and the heads of all other elements of the Department with
regard to matters for which the Under Secretary has
responsibility; and
``(5) conducting developmental prototyping, designing and
executing experiments of prototypes in the field to demonstrate
operational relevance to address joint force capability gaps,
and encouraging and supporting the rapid transition of
technology from the research and development phase into
operational use within the Department.''.
SEC. 903. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTERNATIONAL
ARMAMENTS COOPERATION.
(a) Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for
International Armaments Cooperation.--Section 138(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs
(8) and (9), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new
paragraph (7):
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``(7) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for International Armaments Cooperation, who shall report
directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be to
carry out section 133b(b)(10) of this title.''.
(b) Increase in Authorized Number of Assistant Secretaries.--
(1) Increase.--Section 138(a)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``19'' and inserting ``20''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 5315 of title 5, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretaries of
Defense (19).'' and inserting ``Assistant Secretaries of Defense
(20).''
SEC. 904. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF
OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION.
(a) In General.--Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(7) have access to approved test and evaluation master
plans and test strategies of the armed forces for purposes of
conducting independent reviews of such plans and strategies.'';
(2) in subsection (k), by inserting ``, and the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that the amount requested for the Office of
the Director in the Department of Defense budget for each fiscal
year is sufficient to enable the Director to fulfill the duties
and responsibilities assigned by this section'' before the
period at the end; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l)(1) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> The Director may enter into contracts
or other agreements with one or more federally funded research and
development centers pursuant to which personnel of such centers may
assist the Director with program oversight, including through--
``(A) test planning, preparation, and monitoring;
``(B) data collection;
``(C) data analysis;
``(D) drafting and reviewing test reports;
``(E) providing technical expertise and support to
program offices; and
``(F) performing such other duties as the Director
determines appropriate.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Director has
sufficient funding to enter into the contracts or other agreements for
which authorization is provided under paragraph (1).''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 139 note.>> Requirement to Maintain Certain Test
and Evaluation Activities.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--During the period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on
September 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense may not--
(A) divest or consolidate a capability specified in
paragraph (2);
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(B) transfer responsibility for such a capability
away from the organization responsible for the
capability as of the date of the enactment of this Act;
or
(C) take any other action that would reduce the
scope or effectiveness of the capability.
(2) Capabilities described.--The capabilities specified in
this paragraph are--
(A) the Cyber Assessment Program;
(B) the Center for Countermeasures;
(C) the Test and Evaluation Threat Resource
Activity;
(D) the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for
Munitions Effectiveness Program;
(E) the Joint Aircraft Survivability Program;
(F) the Joint Test and Evaluation Program; and
(G) the Test and Evaluation Transformation Program.
(3) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, may a waive the
limitation under paragraph (1) with respect to capability
specified in paragraph (2), on a case-by-case basis, if--
(A) <<NOTE: Plan.>> the Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees a plan for divesting,
consolidating, transferring, or otherwise reducing the
scope or effectiveness the capability (as the case may
be), which shall include--
(i) in the case of a capability proposed to be
transferred to another organization within the
Department of Defense--
(I) identification of the
organization to which such capability
will be transferred; and
(II) an explanation of the level of
resources needed to sustain such
capability at the new organization,
staffing levels for the capability at
such organization, and any agreements
needed to implement the proposed
transfer; and
(ii) in the case of a capability proposed to
be divested or consolidated by the Secretary, a
justification for the divestment or consolidation
together with an explanation of how the proposed
divestment or consolidation will not result in a
loss of capabilities or functions in a manner that
poses a risk to any mission of the Department of
Defense; and
(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 30 days has
elapsed following the date on which the plan under
subparagraph (A) was submitted.
(4) Resources.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
sufficient funding and personnel are made available to the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation to maintain the
capabilities specified in paragraph (2) during the period in
which the limitation under paragraph (1) applies.
SEC. 905. MODIFICATION OF COVERED TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES FOR OFFICE
OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
Paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of section 149 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (U) through (GG) as
subparagraphs (V) through (HH), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (T) the following new
subparagraph:
``(U) Nuclear fission and fusion energy
technologies.''.
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SEC. 906. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES FOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
(a) In General.--Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 905 of this Act, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsections:
``(f) Fees.--
``(1) In general.--
``(A) The Director may--
``(i) charge and collect fees for the costs
specified in subparagraph (B) for services
provided by the Office and associated with
administering programs under this section,
including project-specific transaction costs and
direct costs relating to such services; and
``(ii) establish those fees at amounts that
the Director considers appropriate only to recover
the costs of project-specific transaction costs
and to offset the expenses of administering of
those programs.
``(B) The costs specified in this subparagraph are
the following:
``(i) Due diligence costs paid to third
parties for services conducting national security,
legal, engineering, technical, financial, and
other due diligence on applicants, prospective and
existing borrowers, guarantors, sponsors, and
other key transaction parties, their respective
owners, managers, and employees, and their
properties, assets, and operations.
``(ii) Costs of third-party services related
to ratings analysis, underwriting, appraisals,
valuations, travel to and inspection of project
sites, and other customary analysis relating to
specific applications.
``(iii) Costs of third-party legal services
for negotiation and documentation of transactions.
``(iv) Costs of third-party services for
monitoring, restructurings, and workouts of
agreements.
``(v) Administrative expenses directly related
to credit program operations as defined in Office
of Management and Budget Circular A-11 as of
August 2025, including--
``(I) the appropriate proportion of
administrative expenses that are shared
with non-credit programs;
``(II) the cost of loan systems
development and maintenance, including
information technology systems costs;
``(III) the cost of monitoring
credit programs and private lenders for
compliance with contractual
requirements, laws, and regulations;
``(IV) the cost of all activities
related to credit extension, loan
servicing, write-off, and close out; and
``(V) the cost of collecting
delinquent or defaulted loans.
``(2) Deposit into credit program account.--
``(A) In general.--Amounts collected as fees under
paragraph (1) shall--
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``(i) be deposited into the Credit Program
Account established under subsection (e)(5); and
``(ii) remain available until expended.
``(B) Limitation on use of fees.--Notwithstanding
subsection (e)(5)(B), none of the fees collected under
paragraph (1) may be used to pay salaries or expenses of
civilian employees of the Department of Defense or for
any purposes other than those described in this
subsection or subsection (e)(12).
``(3) Termination of authority.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided by
subparagraph (B), the authority under paragraph (1) to
charge and collect fees shall expire on the date
specified in paragraph (9)(A) of subsection (e).
``(B) Treatment of certain assets.--With respect to
a loan or loan guarantee provided under this section
that is outstanding as of the expiration date under
subparagraph (A), the authority of the Director under
paragraph (1) to charge and collect fees for services
relating to the loan or loan guarantee shall remain in
effect for the duration of the loan or loan guarantee.
``(4) Reports required.--
``(A) Annual report.--Not later than March 1 of each
year, the Director shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
``(i) a detailed summary of the fees collected
under paragraph (1) in the preceding fiscal year;
and
``(ii) a description of how those fees were
allocated.
``(B) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Audit.--The Inspector
General of the Department of Defense shall--
``(i) <<NOTE: Review.>> conduct a review of
the fees charged and collected under paragraph (1)
in fiscal year 2026 and provide a report on the
results of the review to the congressional defense
committees; and
``(ii) conduct an audit of the fees collected
in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and, once completed,
provide a report to the congressional defense
committees on the results of the audit not later
than 180 days after the end of fiscal year 2027.
``(g) Authority to Accept Services.--The Director may accept
services, such as legal, financial, technical, or professional services,
associated with administering programs under this section, including
accepting such services as indirect payment in kind for services
provided by the Office.''.
(b) Determinations of Loan Default Under Pilot Program on Capital
Assistance to Support Defense Investment in Industrial Base.--Subsection
(e)(3)(A)(ii)(VI) of such section is amended by striking ``Secretary''
and inserting ``Director''.
(c) Conforming Amendment to Credit Program Account.--Subsection
(e)(5)(A)(ii) of such section is amended--
(1) by striking ``consist of amounts'' and inserting the
following: ``consist of--
``(I) amounts'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subclause:
``(II) fees deposited under
subsection (f)(2).''.
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(d) Additional Modifications to Pilot Program on Capital
Assistance.--Subsection (e) of such section is further amended by adding
at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(10) Presumption of compliance.--Each agreement for a loan
or loan guarantee executed by the Director under paragraph
(3)(A) shall be conclusively presumed to be issued in compliance
with the requirements of this section.
``(11) Authority to collect debts.--In the case of a default
on a loan or loan guarantee provided under paragraph (3)(A), the
Director may exercise any priority of the United States in
collecting debts relating to the default.
``(12) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Additional authorities.--In
carrying out the capital assistance program under this
subsection the Director may--
``(A) enter into contracts, agreements, or other
transactions with applicants for or recipients of
capital assistance pursuant to which such applicants or
recipients directly pay for the costs of third-party
services provided to the Office in connection with
transactions involving such applicants and recipients;
``(B) procure temporary and intermittent services of
experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109
of title 5 only for the purposes established under this
subsection; and
``(C) with the consent of another Federal agency,
enter into an agreement with that Federal agency to use,
with or without reimbursement, any service, equipment,
personnel, or facility of that Federal agency.''.
SEC. 907. DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY ON OPTIMAL ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE FOR DIGITAL SOLUTION AND
SOFTWARE DELIVERY.
(a) <<NOTE: Evaluations. Recommenda- tions.>> Study Required.--The
Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Science Board to conduct a
comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the most optimal
organizational structure within the Office of the Secretary of Defense
to align and maximize the output of digital solutions engineering and
software delivery activities across the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include
the following elements:
(1) An assessment of existing organizational structures and
organizations supporting digital solutions engineering and
software delivery across the Department of Defense, including--
(A) current responsibilities, requirements, and
deliverables of software delivery organizations across
the Department of Defense;
(B) limitations based on current enterprise data
management platforms;
(C) optimization of resource allocation and
utilization processes; and
(D) integration challenges and opportunities with
Department-wide digital solution engineering and
software delivery initiatives.
(2) An evaluation of potential organizational courses of
action for supporting digital solutions engineering within the
Office of the Secretary of Defense, including--
(A) establishment of a new defense agency or
Department of Defense field activity;
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(B) integration into an existing defense agency or
Department of Defense field activity;
(C) consolidation of digital development functions
within existing Office of the Secretary of Defense staff
organizations;
(D) optimization of current organizational
structures and authorities;
(E) hybrid approaches combining elements of the
options described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and
(D); and
(F) any other organizational structures deemed
appropriate by the Defense Science Board.
(3) Recommendations on the selection of the optimal
organizational structure, including--
(A) analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of
each course of action evaluated under paragraph (2);
(B) evaluation of cost-effectiveness and resource
implications;
(C) application of lessons from similar industry or
academic entities performing similar work;
(D) consideration of governance and execution
framework requirements;
(E) assessment of the implementation of and
execution of governance structures, including artificial
intelligence model management; and
(F) recommendations for unique acquisition
authorities to support rapid digital solutions
engineering and deployment.
(4) Transition recommendations for implementing the selected
organizational structure, including--
(A) detailed implementation timeline and milestones;
(B) resource requirements and funding mechanisms;
and
(C) legislative or regulatory changes needed.
(c) Report.--
(1) Transmittal to secretary.--Not later than February 1,
2027, the Board shall transmit to the Secretary of Defense a
final report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Transmittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
the date on which the Secretary receives the final report under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit the report to the
congressional defense committees, together with such comments as
the Secretary considers appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Digital solutions engineering.--The term ``digital
solutions engineering'' means the development, deployment, and
sustainment of artificial intelligence systems, software
applications, data engineering solutions, data analytics
platforms, and other digital technologies for operational and
business purposes.
(2) Software delivery organizations.--The term ``software
delivery organizations'' means organizational units dedicated to
the rapid development, deployment, and sustainment of software
applications and digital solutions.
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Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
SEC.
911. <<NOTE: President. Deadlines. Notices. Statements.>> REMOV
AL OF MEMBERS OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND
COMBATANT COMMANDERS.
(a) Joint Chiefs of Staff.--Section 151 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(h) Removal of Members of Joint Chiefs of Staff.--(1) If the
President removes a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from office or
transfers a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to another position or
location before the end of the term of the member as specified in
statute, the President shall, not later than five days after the removal
or transfer takes effect, submit to Congress, including the
congressional defense committees, notice that the member is being
removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or
transfer.
``(2) Nothing in this subsection prohibits a personnel action
authorized by another provision of law.''.
(b) Combatant Commanders.--Section 164(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3)(A) If the President removes an officer assigned under
paragraph (1) to serve as the commander of a unified or specified
combatant command or transfers that officer to another position or
location before the expected end of the officer's service as a combatant
commander, the President shall, not later than five days after the
removal or transfer takes effect, submit to Congress, including the
congressional defense committees, notice that the officer is being
removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or
transfer.
``(B) Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a personnel action
authorized by another provision of law.''.
SEC. 912. JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 191.>> is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 199. <<NOTE: 10 USC 199.>> Joint Interagency Task Force
401
``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department of
Defense a joint activity to be known as the `Joint Interagency Task
Force 401' (referred to in this section as the `Task Force').
``(b) Director.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> There is a Director of the Task
Force (referred to in this section as the `Director') who shall
be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among personnel of
the Department of Defense who are--
``(A) general or flag officers of the covered armed
forces; or
``(B) members of the Senior Executive Service.
``(2) The Director shall report directly to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense and shall serve as the principal advisor to
the Deputy Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff on counter-small unmanned aircraft system matters.
``(c) Organization.--The Task Force shall--
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``(1) be designated as a jointly manned activity with full
joint manning support from the covered armed forces as
determined by the Director; and
``(2) shall consist of such other subordinate organizational
elements as the Director determines appropriate, subject to the
authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense
with support from designated organizational elements within the
Office of the Secretary of Defense as determined by the Director
in coordination with the Secretary.
``(d) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the Task Force
shall include the following:
``(1) Lead, advocate, coordinate, and focus all Department
of Defense actions in support of efforts of the combatant
commands and the covered armed forces to defeat small unmanned
aircraft systems (referred to in this section as `sUAS') as
weapons of strategic influence.
``(2) Integrate all counter-sUAS solutions throughout the
Department of Defense, seeking interagency participation and
assistance as necessary.
``(3) Develop and share counter-sUAS training tools,
expertise, and tactics, techniques, and procedures for
components of the Department of Defense that address needs of
the joint force.
``(4) Coordinate efforts across the Department of Defense to
develop, test, evaluate, and procure counter-sUAS kinetic and
non-kinetic defeat capabilities.
``(5) Carry out the counter-sUAS validation and acquisition
responsibilities described in subsections (e) and (f).
``(6) Develop and regularly update a counter-sUAS strategic
plan.
``(7) Carry out such other activities relating to counter-
sUAS as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
``(e) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Approval and Validation of Counter-suas
Systems.--
``(1) The Task Force shall serve as the entity within the
Department of Defense with primary responsibility for the
validation and approval of counter-sUAS systems for procurement
and use by the Department.
``(2) <<NOTE: Update. List.>> In coordination with other
components of the Department of Defense, the Director shall
develop, maintain, and regularly update a list of counter-sUAS
systems that are validated and approved for procurement and use
by the Department as described in paragraph (1). The Director
shall ensure that each counter-sUAS system on the list has been
vetted by the Task Force and has proven to be effective for use
by the Department in countering sUAS.
``(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4), no component of
the Department of Defense may procure a counter-sUAS system
unless such system--
``(A) has been validated and approved by the Task
Force under paragraph (1); and
``(B) is included on the list maintained under
paragraph (2).
``(4) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> The service acquisition
executive of the military department concerned (in the case of a
procurement by a military department) or the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (in the case of a
procurement not under the authority of a service acquisition
executive) may waive
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the restriction under paragraph (3), on a case-by-case basis, by
submitting to the congressional defense committees--
``(A) <<NOTE: Notice.>> notice of the intent to
issue such a waiver; and
``(B) an explanation of the reasons for issuing the
waiver.
``(f) Acquisition Division.--The Director shall establish and
maintain an acquisition division within the Task Force. The acquisition
division shall--
``(1) include acquisition professionals from relevant
portfolio acquisition executives (as described in section 1732
of this title) within each covered armed force;
``(2) support and facilitate efforts of the Director and
covered armed forces--
``(A) to budget and plan for the integration and
sustainment of counter-sUAS capabilities that are
approved and validated by the Task Force under
subsection (e); and
``(B) to efficiently and effectively transition such
capabilities into operational use; and
``(3) have such other duties and responsibilities as the
Director determines appropriate.
``(g) Annual Reports.--On an annual basis, the Director shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a summary
of the activities of the Task Force over the period covered by the
report, including a description of--
``(1) the progress of the Task Force in carrying out the
requirements of this section;
``(2) the metrics used to measure such progress; and
``(3) recommendations for congressional consideration.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `counter-sUAS system' means a system or
device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or
seizing control of a small unmanned aircraft or small unmanned
aircraft system.
``(2) The term `covered armed forces' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
``(3) The terms `small unmanned aircraft', `unmanned
aircraft', and `unmanned aircraft system' have the meanings
given those terms in section 44801 of title 49.''.
(b) Review of Counter-unmanned Aircraft System Readiness.--
(1) Review.--The Director of the Joint Interagency Task
Force 401, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall conduct a review to identify differences in
the interpretation and application of section 130i of title 10,
United States Code, among the military departments.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the results of the
review conducted under paragraph (1). The report shall include a
description of each of the following:
(A) Differences identified in the interpretation and
application of section 130i of title 10, United States
Code, among the military departments, including
differences with respect to--
(i) interpretations of the term ``covered
facility or asset'';
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(ii) the application of modern best practices
for counter-UAS systems to each type of covered
facility or asset; and
(iii) divergent, unrealistic, or unnecessarily
limited legal interpretations of the term
``covered facility or asset''.
(B) The plan of the Director to remedy, without
changes to the underlying law, the differences in legal
interpretations and applications identified under
subparagraph (A).
(C) Any resources required to expedite and modernize
site evaluations, including electromagnetic spectrum
evaluations required for the deployment of counter-UAS
systems and site surveys described in section 1089 of
this Act.
(D) Suggestions to improve the role of the United
States Northern Command as a synchronizing body for
homeland counter-UAS systems deployed at covered
facilities or assets.
(E) The strategy of the Director for retrofitting
and modernizing military installations and depots for
testing counter-UAS systems and an identification of any
policy, legal, or regulatory challenges to carrying out
such a strategy.
(3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``counter-UAS
system'' has the meaning given that term in section 44801 of
title 49, United States Code.
(c) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Strategy and Funding Plan.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) a strategy to ensure the Joint Interagency Task Force
401 has the funding and other resources necessary to execute its
responsibilities, as required under section 199 of title 10,
United States Code (as added by subsection (a)); and
(2) a plan for funding the Task Force 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 report).
(d) Counter Unmanned Aerial System Threat Library.--Section 353 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 130i note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later'' and all
that follows through ``Office,'' and inserting ``Not later than
June 30, 2027, the Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force
401''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and all that
follows through ``Office,'' and inserting ``The Director
of the Joint Interagency Task Force 401''; and
(B) by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and
inserting ``the Director''.
SEC. 913. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL OUTREACH CENTERS FOR THE
DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.
Section 4127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
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(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) Regional Outreach Centers.--
``(1) In general.--The Director may establish and maintain
regional offices of the Unit at locations within and outside the
United States for purposes of conducting outreach to and
streamlining interactions between the Unit and the private
sector, academia, and other mission partners.
``(2) Selection criteria and other guidance.--In the event
the Director exercises the authority to establish and maintain
regional offices under paragraph (1), the Director shall--
``(A) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> develop a strategy and
criteria for the selection of locations for such
offices;
``(B) <<NOTE: Regulations. Policies.>> issue any
rules, regulations, policies, or guidance necessary for
the operation of such offices; and
``(C) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>>
make the information described in subparagraphs (A) and
(B) available on a publicly accessible website of the
Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 914. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> SMALL-UAS INDUSTRIAL BASE
WORKING GROUP.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Analysis. Recommenda- tions.>>
Establishment.--Not later than January 15, 2026, the Deputy Secretary of
Defense shall establish a working group to be known as the ``Small-UAS
Industrial Base Working Group'' (referred to in this section as the
``Working Group'') to analyze the supplier base for small-UAS systems
and recommend investments or other actions to improve such supplier
base.
(b) Members.--The Working Group shall be composed of the following
members:
(1) The Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base
Policy.
(3) The Director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.
(4) One or more representatives of the Defense Innovation
Unit.
(5) The service acquisition executive of each military
department.
(6) One or more representatives from the Army Materiel
Command.
(7) One or more representatives from the United States
Special Operations Command.
(8) Such other members as the Deputy Secretary of Defense
determines appropriate.
(c) Director of Working Group.--The Director of the Defense
Autonomous Warfare Group shall serve as the Director of the Working
Group.
(d) Responsibilities.--The Working Group shall have the following
responsibilities:
(1) Analyzing the current capacity of the sUAS industrial
base, including manufacturers of complete sUAS systems and
suppliers of components for such systems.
(2) Identifying likely investments by entities in the sUAS
industrial base to remediate fragile supply chains and supply
chains for systems or components for which there are limited or
no domestic suppliers, taking into account reasonable estimates
of Federal Government and commercial demand and
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ensuring that private investment is leveraged to the greatest
extent practicable.
(3) Developing plans for investments and other actions to
remediate fragile or non-U.S. suppliers, including the
following:
(A) Continued Federal Government purchases of
significant numbers of sUAS systems.
(B) Partnerships between entities in the sUAS
industrial base and the Federal Government, including--
(i) the SkyFoundry initiative of the Army
Materiel Command;
(ii) arrangements for companies in the sUAS
industrial base to operate commercially-owned,
commercially-operated production facilities on
sites within the United States organic industrial
base;
(iii) arrangements for the establishment of
Government-owned, contractor-operated sUAS
component production facilities on such sites; and
(iv) arrangements for the establishment of
Government-owned, Government-operated sUAS
component production facilities on such sites.
(C) Identifying sUAS capabilities that are required
by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space
Force, but which commercial industry cannot or is not
expected to fulfill.
(D) Identifying opportunities for public-private
partnerships to support the incubation and innovation of
sUAS technology.
(4) Identifying potential changes in qualification processes
for sUAS components that could enable greater commercial
production of such components and sUAS systems.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Working Group shall submit to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
and the congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
(A) an initial assessment of the sUAS industrial
base;
(B) a summary of the aggregate demand signal made by
the Federal Government for sUAS production as of the
date of the report;
(C) a summary of the future projected demand signal
by the Federal Government for sUAS production;
(D) a description of the likely investments in the
sUAS component supplier base by commercial industry over
the period of 18 months following the date of the
report;
(E) recommendations for investments or other actions
to strengthen the sUAS industrial base to optimally meet
aggregate Federal Government and commercial demand; and
(F) an assessment of the Sky Foundry initiative of
the Army to determine how that initiative is expected
to--
(i) assist the Army in meeting its sUAS
requirements at a competitive cost; and
(ii) materially impact the health of the sUAS
industrial base.
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(2) Biannual reports.--Not less frequently than once every
180 days following the submittal of the initial report under
paragraph (1), the Working Group shall submit to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees an
updated version of the report.
(f) Authorization of SkyFoundry Program.--The Secretary of the Army
may establish a SkyFoundry program if--
(1) the Working Group has submitted the initial report
required under subsection (e)(1) to the congressional defense
committees; and
(2) <<NOTE: Certification.>> the Deputy Secretary of
Defense certifies to such committees that the SkyFoundry
program--
(A) will improve the ability of the Army to rapidly
field sUAS systems at a competitive cost; and
(B) will not negatively impact the commercial sUAS
industrial base.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``small-UAS'' or ``sUAS'' means an unmanned
aircraft system designated as Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 in
the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Categorization Chart set forth in
chapter III of the Department of Defense Joint Publication 3-30
(relating to ``Joint Air Operations''), or any successor to such
categorization system.
(2) The term ``sUAS component'' means any of following
components for sUAS systems:
(A) Brushless motors.
(B) Batteries.
(C) Antennae.
(D) Flight controllers, including printed circuit
boards.
(E) Wiring harnesses.
(F) Rotors.
(G) Blades and propellers.
(H) Chassis, bodies, and frames.
(I) Sensors, including electro-optical and infra-red
sensors, GPS, and other such sensors.
SEC. 915. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON DISESTABLISHMENT OF NAVY
EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT COMMAND PACIFIC.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--During the one-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Navy may not take any action to disestablish the Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command Pacific located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
(or a designee of the Secretary) shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing
on--
(1) the status of the decision of the Secretary with respect
to the disestablishment of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Pacific; and
(2) the strategic rationale, cost, and benefits of such
disestablishment.
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SEC. 916. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR MODIFICATION OR
CONSOLIDATION OF GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT
COMMANDS.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to carry out an action described in subsection (b) until a
period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary
of Defense submits the certification and all other information required
under subsection (c) with respect to such action.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection are
the following:
(1) Modifying or combining the missions, responsibilities,
or force structure of any a geographic combatant command as set
forth in chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, with those
of any other command.
(2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to serve as
the Commander of any geographic combatant command.
(3) Divesting, consolidating, or returning to a host country
any site included in the real property inventory of a geographic
combatant command as of June 1, 2025.
(c) Certification and Other Information Required.--The Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the
following with respect to any action described in subsection (b) that is
proposed to be taken by the Secretary:
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A certification that, in the
determination of the Secretary, undertaken with appropriate
consultations with international partners, the action is in the
national security interest of the United States.
(2) <<NOTE: Analyses.>> A detailed analysis of the impact
of such action on--
(A) the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
contingency and other operational plans of the
Department of Defense, including counterterrorism
operations and crisis response operations, and the
ability of the Armed Forces to support such execution;
(B) the ability of the United States to maintain
access in the affected geographic command's area of
responsibility, including to protect the freedom of
navigation;
(C) military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability, security cooperation, and
joint activities with allies and partners; and
(D) United States deterrence of potential threats,
including those that may be posed by the People's
Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and the
adequacy of United States military posture in the
affected geographic command's area of responsibilities
for such purposes.
(3) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> A detailed analysis of the costs
for relocation of personnel, equipment, and associated
infrastructure.
(4) A description of consultations regarding such action
with each relevant ally or partner.
(5) <<NOTE: Risk assessments.>> Independent risk
assessments prepared by the Commanders of the affected
geographic combatant commands, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, and any other combatant commander that may be affected
by such action, of--
(A) the impact of such action on the security of the
United States;
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(B) the impact of such action on the ability of the
Armed Forces to execute campaign and contingency plans
of the Department of Defense, including in support of
operations outside the area of responsibility of the
affected geographic combatant commands; and
(C) the impact of such action on military training
and major military exercises, including on
interoperability and joint activities with regional
allies and partners.
(d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and other
information required under subsection (c) the Secretary of Defense shall
consult with Commanders in the affected geographic combatant command's
area of responsibility and the commander of any other geographic
combatant command expected to be affected by an action described in
subsection (b).
(e) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification required by subsection
(c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Other information.--The information described in
paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (c) may be submitted in
classified form.
(3) Special rule for independent risk assessments.--Each
independent risk assessment required by subsection (c)(5) shall
be submitted in unaltered format.
SEC. 917. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE ARMY PENDING
SUBMITTAL OF PLAN ON THE PROPOSED
INTEGRATION OF THE JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND
AND THE ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND.
(a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In General.--None of the funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2026 for the Army may be obligated or expended to take any action
described in subsection (b) with respect to the Joint Munitions Command
and the Army Sustainment Command (referred to in this section
collectively as the ``Commands'') until the Secretary of the Army
submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report regarding the proposed plan of the Secretary
to integrate the Commands.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection are
any actions to integrate or otherwise restructure the Commands,
including through--
(1) changing the numbers, duty locations, or
responsibilities of personnel under the Commands; or
(2) modifying leadership or reporting chains of the
Commands.
(c) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A detailed comparison of the organizational structures
of the Commands (as in effect on the date of the enactment of
this Act) compared to the proposed organizational structures of
such Commands if integrated as proposed by the Secretary of the
Army, including any associated changes to reporting chains,
leadership roles, and workforce.
(2) The planned timeline for implementation of such
integration.
(3) Any plans for changing the numbers, duty locations, or
responsibilities of personnel under the Commands.
(4) A mission justification for the proposed integration.
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(5) An assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of
the proposed integration on the readiness of the Army and the
Department of Defense to conduct the missions of the Commands
and the plan of the Army for mitigating those impacts.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
Department of Defense financial improvement and audit
remediation plan.
Sec. 1003. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and Department of
Defense annual financial statements.
Sec. 1004. Amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements.
Sec. 1005. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1006. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to
title II of Public Law 119-21.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
audit of the financial statements of the Department of
Defense for fiscal year 2026.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1010. Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter
transnational organized crime.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1011. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
Sec. 1012. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment
of vessel projects.
Sec. 1013. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
Sec. 1014. Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sec. 1015. Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for
Navy amphibious ship maintenance.
Sec. 1016. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
construction.
Sec. 1017. Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite
quantity contract for destroyer maintenance.
Sec. 1018. Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission
oceanographic research vessels of the Navy.
Sec. 1019. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
industrial base.
Sec. 1020. Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater
vehicles from certain technical authority requirements.
Sec. 1021. Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies
and capabilities.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1031. Extension of authority for joint task forces to support law
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.
Sec. 1032. 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. 1033. 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. 1034. 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. 1035. 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. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support of
Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
Government personnel.
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Sec. 1042. Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other
specified persons: authority to provide protection.
Sec. 1043. Modification of requirements relating to support of civil
authorities by Armed Forces.
Sec. 1044. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border
of the United States.
Sec. 1045. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Sec. 1046. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
Historical Group.
Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training,
testing, and experimentation.
Sec. 1049. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades.
Sec. 1050. Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense
live fire trauma training.
Sec. 1051. Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
aircraft.
Sec. 1052. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1053. Congressional notification of support for immigration
enforcement operations.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive
3000.09.
Sec. 1062. Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain
surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts.
Sec. 1063. Extension of mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1064. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1065. Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.
Sec. 1066. Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance
systems in military rotary-wing aircraft.
Sec. 1067. Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor
Network assessments.
Sec. 1068. GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on
and in relation to ticks, tick-borne disease.
Sec. 1069. Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds
allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic
infrastructure.
Sec. 1070. Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the
southern land border.
Sec. 1071. Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs
for secure facilities and networks at universities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1082. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1083. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
Commission.
Sec. 1084. Reauthorization of Servicewomen's Commemorative Partnership.
Sec. 1085. AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025.
Sec. 1086. Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign
disclosure policies.
Sec. 1087. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the
United States Special Operations Command.
Sec. 1088. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system
capabilities for base defense.
Sec. 1089. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
Sec. 1090. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
service providers and transportation officers.
Sec. 1091. Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22
attack.
Sec. 1092. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1093. Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise.
Sec. 1094. Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory.
Sec. 1095. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
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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 2026 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).
SEC. 1002. CONSOLIDATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL
IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN.
(a) Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.--Section 240b
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)(A)--
(A) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' at the end;
and
(C) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(vi) meeting resource requirements,
including personnel and information technology
infrastructure; and
``(vii) identifying long-range goals and
measurable objectives, including audit cycle
timelines, control testing frequency, and auditor-
validated corrective action plans; and''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end the
following new clauses:
``(ix) <<NOTE: Estimate. Time
period. Contracts.>> A detailed estimate of the
funding required for the next fiscal year to
procure, obtain, or otherwise
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implement each process, system, and technology
identified to address the corrective action plan
or plans of each department, agency, component, or
element of the Department of Defense, and the
corrective action plan of the Department as a
whole, for purposes of this chapter during such
fiscal year.
``(x) The number and scope of automated
processes implemented, including reconciliation,
inventory validation, and internal controls.'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (B)
and inserting the following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) The January 31 briefing under subparagraph (A) shall
include a ranking of all of the military departments and Defense
Agencies in order of how advanced each is in achieving auditable
financial statements, as required by law.'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph (3):
``(3) Annual report by bottom quartile.--Not later than June
30 of each year, the head of each military department and
Defense Agency that was ranked in the bottom quartile of the
report submitted under paragraph (2)(B) for that year shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the following information for that military department
or Defense Agency:
``(A) A description of the material weaknesses of
the military department or Defense Agency.
``(B) The underlying causes of such weaknesses.
``(C) A plan for remediating such weaknesses.
``(D) The total number of open audit notices of
findings and recommendations (in this paragraph referred
to as `NFRs') for the most recently concluded fiscal
year and the preceding two fiscal years, where
applicable.
``(E) The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from the
most recently concluded fiscal year.
``(F) The number of NFRs that were previously
forecasted to be closed during the most recently
concluded fiscal year that remain open.
``(G) The number of closed NFRs during the current
fiscal year and prior fiscal years.
``(H) The number of material weaknesses that were
validated by external auditors as fully resolved or
downgraded during the current fiscal year relative to
prior fiscal years.
``(I) A breakdown, by fiscal year, of which open
NFRs are forecasted to be closed.
``(J) Explanations for any unfavorable trends in the
information included under paragraphs (1) through
(9).''; and
(E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by
subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by striking ``the
critical capabilities described in the Department of
Defense report titled `Financial Improvement and Audit
Readiness (FIAR) Plan Status Report' and dated May
2016'' and inserting ``the financial statement audit
priorities designated by the Secretary of Defense for
the fiscal year in which the report is submitted''.
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(b) Annual Reports on Funding for Corrective Action Plans.--Section
1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is amended by striking
subsection (c).
(c) Annual Report on Auditable Financial Statements.--Title 10,
United States Code <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 240a.>> , is amended by striking
section 240h.
SEC. 1003. CONCURRENT REPORTING DATE FOR ANNUAL UPDATE TO DEFENSE
BUSINESS SYSTEMS AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN
AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Section 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(b) Annual Report.--On the same date as the date of the submission
of the audited financial statements of the Department of Defense
required pursuant to section 240a of this title each year, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an
updated annual report on the Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation
Plan under subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1004. AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS TO BUDGETARY DISPLAY
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Amendments to Existing Law.--
(1) Explosive ordnance disposal defense program.--Section
2284 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking subsection (c); and
(B) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection
(c).
(2) Body armor procurement.--Section 141 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-
84; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 141. BODY ARMOR PROCUREMENT.
``The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that body armor is procured
using funds authorized to be appropriated by this title.''.
(b) Repeals of Existing Law.--The following provisions of law are
repealed:
(1) Evaluation and assessment of the distributed common
ground system.--Section 219 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10
U.S.C. 221 note).
(2) Separate program elements required for research and
development of joint light tactical vehicle.--Section 213 of the
Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(3) Separate procurement line items for future combat
systems program.--Section 111 of the Duncan Hunter National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(4) Separate procurement and research, development, test,
and evaluation line items and program elements for sky warrior
unmanned aerial systems project.--Section 214 of the Duncan
Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009
(Public Law 110-417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(5) Requirement for separate display of budgets for
afghanistan and iraq.--Section 1502 of the Duncan Hunter
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public
Law 110-417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
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SEC. 1005. 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 ``2034'' and inserting ``2035''.
SEC. 1006. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE
PURSUANT TO TITLE II OF PUBLIC LAW 119-
21.
(a) Annual Reports.--At the time of the submission to Congress of
the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029
pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees the following, with respect to amounts made available by
title II of Public Law 119-21:
(1) Proposed allocations by account and by program, project,
or activity, with detailed justifications.
(2) P-1 and R-1 budget justification documents, which shall
identify the allocation of funds by program, project, and
activity.
(3) M-1 and O-1 budget justification documents, which shall
identify the allocation of funds by budget activity, activity
group, and sub-activity group.
(4) C-1 budget justification documents, which shall identify
the allocation of funds by component, location, and project
name.
(b) Quarterly Reports and Briefings.--On a quarterly basis, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the status of balances of projects and activities funded
using amounts described in subsection (a), including all
uncommitted, committed, and unobligated funds; and
(2) following the submission of each such report, provide to
the congressional defense a briefing on the matters covered by
the report.
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
2026.
(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.
(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.
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Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
SEC. 1010. SUPPORT FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO
COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME.
Subsection (h)(3) of section 284 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
and
(B) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(iv) a description of the arrangements, if
any, for the sustainment of the support, project,
or purpose and the source of funds to support
sustainment of the capabilities and performance
outcomes achieved using such support, if
applicable;
``(v) a description of the objectives for the
support, project, or purpose; and
``(vi) information, including the amount,
type, and purpose, about the support provided to
the agency during the fiscal year for which the
support is provided with respect to--
``(I) this section; or
``(II) counterdrug activities
authorized by section 1033 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111
Stat. 1811).''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives'' and
inserting ``the congressional defense committees''.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
SEC. 1011. REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP FORCE
STRUCTURE.
Section 8062(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting
``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) the Navy prioritizes scheduled maintenance and repair
actions to maintain the minimum number of available amphibious
warfare ships to meet operational requirements.''.
SEC. 1012. 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 ``12 months'' and inserting ``18 months''.
SEC. 1013. NAVY SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHORITY.
Section 8669b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph (B) to
read as follows:
``(B) reports directly to the portfolio acquisition
executive, established under section 1732 of this
title.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Senior''; and
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(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Each Senior Technical Authority shall also be responsible for
the determination that all design requirements for a vessel class are
directly related to a key performance parameter or key system attribute
established in the capability development document for such class. Any
such requirement that the Senior Technical Authority determines is
unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system attribute
shall not be approved.''.
SEC. 1014. OVERHAUL, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF VESSELS IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA
ISLANDS.
Section 8680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``United States or
Guam'' and inserting ``United States, Guam, or
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands''; and
(B) by striking ``the United States or Guam'' each
place it appears and inserting ``the United States,
Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``the United States or
Guam'' and inserting ``the United States, Guam, or the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands''.
SEC. 1015. ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS
FOR NAVY AMPHIBIOUS SHIP MAINTENANCE.
(a) Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026 Funds.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for operation and maintenance, Navy for ship maintenance, the
Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that such funds are allocated to
provide, on a per capita basis, an equal or greater amount of funding
for each amphibious warfare ship that enters into maintenance
availability during fiscal year 2026 relative to the amount of funding
provided for each surface combatant ship.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``amphibious warfare ship'' has the meaning
given that term in section 8062(h) of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``surface combatant ship''--
(A) means a surface ship that is designed primarily
to engage in attacks against airborne, surface,
subsurface, and shore targets; and
(B) includes any--
(i) guided missile cruiser;
(ii) guided missile destroyer;
(iii) guided missile frigate; and
(iv) littoral combat ship.
SEC. 1016. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8669c note.>> METRICS FOR BASIC AND
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR SHIP CONSTRUCTION.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
select a metric to measure the progression of basic and functional
design with respect to the construction of ships.
(b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the selection of a metric
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall
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submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such metric
that includes the justification for the selection of the metric.
(c) Basic and Functional Design.--In this section, the term ``basic
and functional design'' has the meaning given such term in section
8669c(1) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1017. AUTHORITY FOR SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY-
INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR
DESTROYER MAINTENANCE.
The Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a multi-year
single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract to provide
for the maintenance of the DDG-1000 class of destroyers.
SEC. 1018. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO RETIRE OR
DECOMMISSION OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
VESSELS OF THE NAVY.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for
fiscal year 2026 may be obligated or expended to retire or decommission,
prepare to retire or decommission, or place in storage, any
oceanographic research vessel of the Navy unless the Secretary of the
Navy has identified and acquired a suitable replacement vessel for
conducting the research that has been conducted by the vessel selected
for retirement or decommissioning.
SEC. 1019. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8661 note.>> STRATEGY FOR NAVY
INVESTMENT IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE
MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop and implement a strategy for investing in and supporting the
maritime industrial base to address cost and schedule challenges for
surface and submarine shipbuilding programs.
(b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall--
(1) focus on ensuring reliable supplies of sequence critical
components for submarine and surface shipbuilding programs; and
(2) include measures--
(A) to identify key performance indicators to
measure return on investment;
(B) to centralize data collection to support further
analysis of maritime industrial base performance; and
(C) to apply artificial intelligence to monitor and
predict potential supply chain challenges, including
potential disruptions, material shortages, delivery
delays, and other such factors.
(c) Report.--Following completion of the strategy required under
subsection (a), but not later than 210 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the strategy. The report
shall include--
(1) a summary of the strategy;
(2) timelines for implementation of the strategy; and
(3) an explanation of how the strategy is expected to
address cost and schedule challenges for surface and submarine
shipbuilding programs.
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SEC. 1020. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8669b note.>> EXEMPTION OF UNMANNED
SURFACE VESSELS AND UNMANNED UNDERWATER
VEHICLES FROM CERTAIN TECHNICAL
AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Exemption From Senior Technical Authority Requirements.--
Unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles acquired or
developed by the Department of the Navy are exempt from any requirement
for oversight by a senior technical authority established under section
8669b of title 10, United States Code, except the requirements,
specifications, and approvals described in subsection (c).
(b) Limitation Relating to Office of the Chief Engineer.--
Subject <<NOTE: Advance approval.>> to subsection (c), the Chief
Engineer of the Naval Sea Systems Command may not establish any
requirement, specification, or approval for an unmanned surface vessel
or an unmanned underwater vehicle unless such action is approved in
advance by the program manager responsible for the respective unmanned
system.
(c) Exceptions.--As the Secretary of the Navy considers appropriate,
unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles may be subject
to requirements, specifications, and approvals established by technical
domain managers or technical warrant holders with responsibility for
cybersecurity, ordnance and explosives, or warfare systems, without
advanced approval described in subsection (b).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``unmanned surface vessel'' means a vessel
designed to operate on the surface of the water without an
onboard human crew.
(2) The term ``unmanned underwater vehicle'' means a vehicle
designed to operate below the surface of the water without an
onboard human crew.
SEC. 1021. <<NOTE: 10 USC 8661 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF
AUTOMATED SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGIES AND
CAPABILITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
establish a pilot program on the use of automated assembly technologies
and capabilities in naval shipbuilding to reduce overall construction
times and alleviate workforce constraints (in this section referred to
as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Elements of Pilot Program.--In carrying out the pilot program,
the Secretary of the Navy shall--
(1) identify and select available novel automated hull
assembly technologies for incorporation and demonstration;
(2) <<NOTE: Designation.>> designate at least one surface
ship or submarine program to demonstrate the automated
technologies identified under paragraph (1);
(3) carry out such demonstrations;
(4) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> evaluate the demonstrated
automated technologies--
(A) across a range of functions, including plate
preparation, welding, and block assembly; and
(B) for compatibility and ease of adoption into the
existing shipbuilding value chain; and
(5) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assess the feasibility and
effectiveness of automated approaches in improving subassembly
construction times, overall ship construction schedules, and
workforce efficiency and safety.
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(c) Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
annually thereafter until the pilot program terminates, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report on the implementation and
results of the pilot program.
(2) Elements of reports.--Each report required by paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) An identification of the time required to adapt
specific technologies and processes.
(B) A description of the impact of the pilot program
on workforce and construction schedules.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date that
is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1022. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE USED VESSELS
UNDER THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.
Section 2218(f)(3)(C) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``10'' and inserting ``12''.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
SEC. 1031. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK FORCES TO SUPPORT
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CONDUCTING
COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTIVITIES.
Section 1022(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 10 U.S.C. 271(b) note) is amended by
striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2032''.
SEC. 1032. 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) is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1033. 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) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1034. 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) is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
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SEC. 1035. 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) is amended by striking
``fiscal years 2018 through 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2018
through 2026''.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1041. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN
SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.
Section 408 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and procure goods and
services from'' after ``assistance to''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''.
SEC. 1042. SENIOR LEADERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER
SPECIFIED PERSONS: AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
PROTECTION.
Section 714 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as
subsections (h) through (j), respectively;
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection:
``(b) Protection for Former or Retired Department Leadership.--
<<NOTE: Regulations. Guidelines.>> The Secretary of Defense, under
regulations prescribed by the Secretary and in accordance with
guidelines approved by the Secretary and the Attorney General, may
authorize qualified members of the armed forces and qualified civilian
employees of the Department of Defense to provide physical protection
and personal security to a former or retired official who--
``(1) previously served in a position identified in
paragraphs (1) through (7); and
``(2) faces serious and credible threats arising from duties
performed while employed by the Department of Defense.'';
(4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraphs (1)
through (7) of subsection (a)'' and inserting
``subsection (a) or (b)''; and
(B) by striking paragraphs (4) through (6) and
redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (4); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (c), as redesignated by
paragraph (2), the following new subsections:
``(d) <<NOTE: Threat assessment.>> Requirement for Written
Determination.--A determination of the Secretary of Defense whether to
provide physical protection and personal security under subsection (b)
or (c), or reimbursement under subsection (h), shall be in writing,
shall be based on a threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement,
security, or intelligence organization, and shall include the name and
title of the officer, employee, or other individual affected, the reason
for such determination, the duration of any authorized
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protection and security for such officer, employee, or individual, and
the nature of any arrangements for such protection and security.
``(e) <<NOTE: Reviews.>> Duration of Protection.--The Secretary of
Defense shall require periodic reviews, not less than once every six
months, of the duration of protection provided to individuals under
subsection (b) or (c).
``(f) Submissions to Congress.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determinations. Deadlines. Threat
assessments. Reimbursement. Certifications.>> In general.--
Except as provided in paragraph (4), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committee
determinations made pursuant to this section as follows:
``(A) An initial determination made under subsection
(d), not later than 15 days after the date on which the
determination is made, including the justification for
such determination and a current threat assessment by an
appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence
organization.
``(B) A determination to deny the renewal of
physical protection and security under subsection (b) or
(c), or reimbursement under subsection (j), not later
than 15 days after the date on which the determination
is made, including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by an
appropriate law enforcement, security, or
intelligence organization; and
``(iii) a certification that threats to the
individual arising from duties performed while
employed by the Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without physical protection
and security or reimbursement.
``(C) A determination to terminate physical
protection and security under subsection (b) or (c), or
reimbursement under subsection (j), during a previously
authorized period of protection, not later than 48 hours
after the date on which the determination is made,
including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by an
appropriate law enforcement, security, or
intelligence organization; and
``(iii) a certification that threats to the
individual arising from duties performed while
employed by the Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without protection and
security or reimbursement.
``(D) A determination to deny a request for
reimbursement of an individual described in subsection
(b), not later than 15 days after the date on which the
determination is made, including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by an
appropriate law enforcement, security, or
intelligence organization; and
``(iii) a certification that threats to the
individual arising from duties performed while
employed by the Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without reimbursement.
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``(2) Form of report.--A report submitted under paragraph
(1) may be made in classified form.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Regulations and guidelines.--
The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the regulations and guidelines prescribed
pursuant to subsections (b) and (c)(1), and a description of any
changes to such guidelines, not less than 20 days before the
date on which such regulations take effect.
``(4) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to
determinations made with respect to the following individuals:
``(A) An individual described in subsection
(c)(2)(C) who is otherwise sponsored by the Secretary of
Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or the Vice Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
``(B) An individual described in subsection
(c)(2)(E).
``(g) Notification to Certain Protected Personnel. <<NOTE: Time
period.>> --The Secretary of Defense shall provide written notification
to any individual receiving physical protection and personal security
under subsection (a) or (b), or reimbursement under subsection (j), at
least 90 days prior to terminating or denying the renewal of protection
and security protection or reimbursement, as the case may be, for such
individual.''.
SEC. 1043. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SUPPORT OF
CIVIL AUTHORITIES BY ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--Section 723 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by
striking ``Requirement'' and inserting ``Response to Civil
Disturbances'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Support to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies by Members of the
Armed Forces.--Whenever a member of the armed forces (including the
National Guard) provides support to civilian law enforcement agencies,
each such member providing such support shall visibly display the name
of the armed force in which such member operates.''; and
(4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``requirement under subsection (a)''
and inserting ``requirements under subsections (a) and
(b)''; and
(B) by striking ``such subsection'' and inserting
``any such subsection''.
(b) Conforming and Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 723 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal
authorities in response to civil disturbances'' and inserting
``civil authorities''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 41 of title 10, United States
Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 711.>> is
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amended by striking the item relating to section 723 and
inserting the following new item:
``723. Support of civil authorities: requirement for use of members of
the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement personnel.''.
SEC. 1044. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE
TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN LAND BORDER OF
THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 284 note; Public Law 114-92) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``United States Customs
and Border Protection'' and inserting ``U.S. Customs and Border
Protection'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Contract authority.--In providing assistance to U.S.
Customs and Border Protection under paragraph (1), the Secretary
may enter into a contract for the provision of any of the
following services:
``(A) Detection and monitoring.
``(B) Warehousing and logistical supply chain.
``(C) Transportation.
``(D) Vehicle maintenance.
``(E) Training other than lead or primary
instructor.
``(F) Intelligence analysis.
``(G) Linguist.
``(H) Data entry.
``(I) Aviation.''.
SEC. 1045. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RELOCATE OR OTHERWISE
REMOVE THE MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE
PROGRAM.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available by this Act may be used to relocate the Maritime Industrial
Base Program to the Naval Sea Systems Command or otherwise remove the
Maritime Industrial Base Program from under the jurisdiction of the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and
Acquisition.
SEC. 1046. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF GRAY EAGLE UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Army may not retire, divest, or otherwise take any
action that would--
(1) reduce the number, configuration, or capability of any
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system that is
in the Army inventory as of the date of the enactment of this
Act; or
(2) prevent the Army from maintaining such systems in the
current or improved configurations and capabilities of such
systems.
(b) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Exception.--The prohibition under
subsection (a) shall not apply if the Chairman of the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
written certification that--
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(1) a capability of equal or greater effectiveness is being
fielded, or will be fielded and operational prior to, or
concurrently with, the retirement of any MQ-1C Gray Eagle
unmanned aircraft system; or
(2) such retirement will not result in a reduction in the
overall capacity available to the commanders of the combatant
commands.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the congressional defense committees; and
(2) the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in
section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003)).
SEC. 1047. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER T-37 AIRCRAFT TO ARIZONA AVIATION
HISTORICAL GROUP.
(a) Transfer of Authority T-37.--The Secretary of the Air Force may
convey, without consideration, to the Arizona Aviation Historical Group,
Phoenix, Arizona (in this section referred to as the ``foundation''),
all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to five
retired T-37B Trainer Aircraft. A conveyance under this section shall be
made by means of a conditional deed of gift.
(b) Conditions of Transfer.--A conveyance authorized under
subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Prior to conveyance, all military specific or unique
equipment, as determined by the Secretary, on the aircraft shall
be removed.
(2) The Secretary is not required to--
(A) repair or alter the condition of the aircraft
before conveying ownership; or
(B) guarantee or ensure the airworthiness of any
conveyed aircraft.
(3) The Secretary shall determine which aircraft to convey.
(c) Condition of Property.--Any aircraft conveyed under this section
shall be conveyed in ``as is'' condition. The Secretary shall make no
representation or warranty concerning the condition, fitness for any
particular purpose, or compliance with any laws or regulations of such
aircraft.
(d) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall include
in an instrument of conveyance for an aircraft conveyed under this
section--
(1) <<NOTE: Advance approval.>> a condition that the
foundation does not convey any ownership interest in, or
transfer possession of, the aircraft to another party without
the prior approval of the Secretary;
(2) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> a condition that the foundation
operate and maintain the aircraft in compliance with all
applicable limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and
(3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> a condition that if the
Secretary determines at any time that the foundation has
violated a condition under paragraph (1) or (2), all right,
title, and interest in and to the aircraft, including any repair
or alteration of the aircraft, shall revert to the United
States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate
possession of the aircraft.
(e) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--Any conveyance of
an aircraft authorized by this section shall be made
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at no cost to the United States. Any costs associated with such a
conveyance, including the costs of inspection or removal of equipment
prior to conveyance, the cost of determining compliance with the
requirements of this section and any instrument of conveyance made
pursuant to this section, and the costs of the operation, sustainment,
transportation, ground support equipment, and disposal of any aircraft
conveyed under this section shall be borne by the foundation.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require such
additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance made
under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
(g) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, upon the conveyance of ownership of the T-37B Trainers to the
foundation under subsection (a), the United States shall not be liable
for any death, injury, loss, or damage that results from any use of that
aircraft by any person other than the United States.
SEC. 1048. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 4171.>> AUTHORIZATION OF
EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX FOR
MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS AND ROBOTIC
AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS TRAINING, TESTING,
AND EXPERIMENTATION.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Secretaries of the military departments, may designate and develop an
Eastern Regional Range Complex to serve as a joint training, testing,
and experimentation hub for multi-domain operations and robotic
autonomous systems, including unmanned aircraft systems and counter-
unmanned aircraft systems capabilities, to address growing threats from
potential adversaries.
(b) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Location.--If the Secretary designates
and develops the Eastern Regional Range Complex under subsection (a),
such complex shall encompass the territories of the States of Maine,
Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New
York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Alabama.
(c) Activities.--If the Secretary designates and develops the
Eastern Regional Range Complex under subsection (a), such complex shall
be used--
(1) to conduct joint, multi-domain, non-kinetic
electromagnetic warfare, cyber and information operations
training within live, virtual, and constructive environments,
leveraging common networks with access to available spectrum;
(2) support integrated multi-domain operations training
involving air, land, sea, cyber, and space components;
(3) conduct joint service and interagency robotic autonomous
system training, experimentation and testing, including the
development of tactics, techniques and procedures for unmanned
aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems;
(4) evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes and
tactics, techniques and procedures for the operation, detection,
defeat, and attribution of robotic autonomous systems in
contested cyber and electromagnetic spectrum environments; and
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(5) facilitate the integration of mature prototype
experimentation and live-fire exercises for rapid fielding of
capabilities aligned with the Joint Warfighting Concept.
(d) Coordination and Integration.--If the Secretary of Defense
designates and develops the Eastern Regional Range Complex under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that activities conducted at
such complex are coordinated with--
(1) the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Office.
(2) the Joint Staff (J-7);
(3) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering; and
(4) other entities with functions or missions relevant to
the activities carried out at the Complex, which may include--
(A) relevant combatant commands and service
components:
(B) allies and partners of the United States
participating in multi-domain operations;
(C) the Defense Innovation Unit;
(D) State National Guard commands;
(E) the Office of Naval Research; and
(F) such other key stakeholders as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(e) Consultation Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may consult
with the Federal Communications Commission and the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration to recommend spectrum
access requirements in support of joint and service training, testing,
and experimentation within the Eastern Regional Range Complex, if such
complex is designated and developed under subsection (a), and the
Western Regional Range Complex, including access to appropriate live
environments capable of supporting electromagnetic attack training,
experimentation, and testing.
SEC. 1049. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF
EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.
None <<NOTE: Effective dates. Plans.>> of the funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2026 for the Army may be obligated or expended to retire, deactivate,
schedule to deactivate, or proceed with any action that would reduce the
capabilities, resources, aircraft, or personnel available, as of the
date of the enactment of this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation
Brigades before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) The date that is 90 days after the date on which the
Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
committees a plan to offset any loss of mission associated with
air mobility, aeromedical evacuation, reconnaissance, and
logistical support provided, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that
includes the plan of the Army to provide opportunities for
continued military service to all qualified members of the Armed
Forces who are displaced by reason of the retirement or
deactivation of, or other action taken with respect to, such
brigades.
(2) The date that is 30 days after the date on which the
Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
committees a plan for the recapitalization of the aircraft used
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by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that is specific
with respect to each unit and geographical location of such
brigades.
SEC. 1050. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4172 note.>> PROHIBITION ON USE OF LIVE
ANIMALS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LIVE
FIRE TRAUMA TRAINING.
Beginning <<NOTE: Effective date.>> on the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) ensure that live animals, including dogs, cats, nonhuman
primates, and marine mammals, are not used in any live fire
trauma training conducted by the Department of Defense; and
(2) in conducting such training, replace such live animals,
to the extent determined necessary by the Secretary, with
advanced simulators, mannequins, cadavers, or actors.
SEC. 1051. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2572 note.>> PROHIBITION ON DESTRUCTION
OR SCRAPPING OF WORLD WAR II-ERA
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not destroy,
dismantle, scrap, cannibalize, or otherwise render permanently
inoperable any aircraft that--
(1) was manufactured prior to December 31, 1945; and
(2) is in the custody or administrative control of the
Department of the Air Force as of the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(b) Authorized Dispositions.--Aircraft described in subsection (a)
may only be--
(1) retained in the inventory of the Department of the Air
Force;
(2) transferred to an eligible entity; or
(3) <<NOTE: Plan.>> deaccessioned under a plan approved by
the Secretary of Defense that supports the long-term
preservation of such aircraft, consistent with guidelines
described in the report of the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate accompanying S. 2296 of the 119th Congress (S. Rept.
119-39).
(c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case
basis only if--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the aircraft is determined by
qualified personnel of the Air Force or another eligible entity
to be beyond practical restoration or preservation;
(2) <<NOTE: Public information.>> no eligible entity
expresses interest in accepting the aircraft within the one-year
period following the publication of public notice of the
availability of the aircraft for transfer;
(3) <<NOTE: Notification.>> the Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees written notification and
justification of the waiver; and
(4) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date of
such submission.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``aircraft'' includes fixed-wing and rotary-
wing manned aircraft.
(2) The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) the National Museum of the United States Air
Force or another official Department of Defense museum;
or
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(B) a Federal department or agency, nonprofit
institution, or museum, with demonstrated indoor
preservation and public display capabilities.
SEC. 1052. <<NOTE: Reports.>> LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 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 Secretary of Defense--
(1) submits to the congressional defense committees any
overdue quarterly reports regarding execute orders of the
Department of Defense required by section 1744 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
92; 10 U.S.C. 113 note);
(2) <<NOTE: Certification. Compliance.>> submits to the
congressional defense committees a certification that the
Department of Defense is compliant with the requirements of
section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2066),
including--
(A) <<NOTE: Statement. Records.>> a written
statement that a copy of each execute order required to
be submitted to the congressional defense committees
under subsection (c) of such section has been so
submitted; and
(B) a description of the mechanism established to
facilitate the provision to the congressional defense
committees of all future briefings required under
subsection (a) of such section, and the compliance with
the disclosure and notice requirements under subsection
(c) of such section, within the time frames required by
such section;
(3) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives and the Senate the report on efforts of the
Department of Defense to identify, disseminate, and implement
throughout the Department lessons learned from the war in
Ukraine required by the conference report accompanying the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159);
(4) <<NOTE: Notice.>> provides notice of changes to the
legal and policy framework report as required by section 1264 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (50
U.S.C. 1549); and
(5) <<NOTE: Video recordings.>> provides to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate
unedited video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist
organizations in the area of responsibility of the United States
Southern Command.
SEC. 1053. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF
SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
OPERATIONS.
(a) DOD <<NOTE: 10 USC 272 note.>> Aircraft Support of Alien
Removal Operations.--Not later than seven calendar days after Department
of Defense aircraft are used in support of alien removal operations by
the Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide written notification to the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives of the following:
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(1) The type and variant of military aircraft used to
support the alien removal operation.
(2) The number of individuals not employed by the Department
of Defense on board the military aircraft.
(3) The type, variant, and number of any military aircraft
used to support the military aircraft being used in the alien
removal operation, including aerial refueling aircraft.
(4) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> The estimated cost of
supporting the alien removal operation, including--
(A) the aircraft used;
(B) the number of flights hours required to complete
the round-trip mission;
(C) the use of any supporting aircraft, including
aerial refueling aircraft; and
(D) the number of flight hours required to complete
the round-trip mission of the supporting aircraft.
(5) The destination country of the military aircraft.
(6) <<NOTE: Cuba.>> When the destination country of the
military aircraft is Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
reporting on both inbound and outbound flights in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (5).
(7) Any reassignment of Department of Defense personnel from
Joint Task Force Guantanamo or another Department of Defense
entity to support removal operations.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 272 note.>> Notification of Aliens Held at
Installations of Department of Defense.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently every 90 days
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives written notice of the following:
(A) The estimated total number of aliens held at
installations of the Department of Defense,
disaggregated by location, over the period covered by
the report.
(B) The total cost that could be incurred by the
Department of Defense of detention of aliens at
installations of the Department of Defense, regardless
of location, during the period covered by the report.
(2) Alien defined.--In this section, the term ``alien'' has
the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101).
(c) Reports to Congress on Department of Defense Support for
Immigration Enforcement Operations.--Section 1707 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133
Stat. 1799; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
``(c) Reports on Support for Immigration Enforcement Operations.--
``(1) In general.--If the Department of Defense approves a
Request for Assistance for support for immigration enforcement
operations, the Secretary of Defense shall electronically
transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on such support not later
than 30 calendar days after the date on which the Secretary
approves the Request for Assistance and every 90 calendar days
thereafter.
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``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include information on the following:
``(A) The name of any Department of Defense facility
used to support immigrant enforcement operations and
costs associated with any modifications to such
facilities to support such operations.
``(B) The number of Department of Defense personnel
assigned to conduct support for immigration enforcement
operations, the units from which such personnel were
assigned, the duration of the operations, and the
personnel cost associated with of such operations.''.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
SEC. 1061. NOTIFICATION OF WAIVERS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DIRECTIVE 3000.09.
(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 121.>>
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 130f the
following new section:
``Sec. 130g. <<NOTE: 10 USC 130g.>> Notification requirements for
waivers issued under Department of Defense
guidance related to autonomy in weapon systems
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees written notification of any waiver
under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to autonomy in
weapon systems), or any successor directive, by not later than 30 days
after the date on which the waiver is issued.
``(b) Elements.--Each notification submitted under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
``(1) The rationale for the waiver.
``(2) A description of the autonomous weapon system or
technology covered by the waiver.
``(3) The anticipated duration of the waiver.
``(c) Form.--A notification under subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, as the
Secretary determines necessary.''.
(b) Reports on Approval and Deployment of Lethal Autonomous Weapon
Systems.--Section 1066(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2065 ) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, or any legal
review,'' after ``officials'';
(2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, including any legal
review,'' after ``review''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, including any legal
review,'' after ``review''.
SEC. 1062. <<NOTE: Effective date.>> MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY
FOR TRANSFER AND SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS
FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND PARTS.
(a) Modifications to Transfer Authority.--Section 40728 of title 36,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) The Secretary may conduct a one-time transfer to the
corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this
subchapter, of pump action shotguns, including any shotguns that
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are surplus to the requirements of the Center of Military History and
the Army Museum Enterprise, that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are
under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of
the Army at the time of the submission of the report required in
subsection (k).
``(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (3) any
shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle, or
meets the definition of a `short-barreled shotgun' as that term is
defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.'';
(2) in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) The Secretary of the Navy may conduct a one-time transfer to
the corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this
subchapter, of surplus pump action shotguns that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are
under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of
the Navy at the time of the submission of the report required in
subsection (k).
``(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (3) any
shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets
the definition of a `short-barreled shotgun' as that term is defined in
section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Authorized Air Force Transfers.--(1) The Secretary of the Air
Force may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation, in accordance
with the procedures prescribed in this subchapter, of pump action
shotguns that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are
under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of
the Air Force at the time of the submission of the report
required in subsection (k).
``(2) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (1) any
shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets
the definition of a `short-barreled shotgun' as that term is defined in
section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.
``(k) Report Required.--(1) The Secretary concerned authorized to
transfer shotguns under subsection (h), (i), or (j) shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a report that includes the following elements:
``(A) The total number of surplus shotguns, including the
make and model of each such shotgun, that meet the criteria for
transfer to the corporation under such subsection.
``(B) The total number of surplus shotguns, including the
make and mode of each such shotgun, that the Secretary concerned
intends to transfer to the corporation under such subsection.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `Secretary concerned' has the
meaning given such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States
Code.
``(l) Limitation on Transfer of Surplus Shotguns.--A Secretary may
not transfer surplus shotguns described in subsections
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(h), (i), or (j), until the date that is 60 days after the date of the
submittal of the report required under subsection (k).
``(m) Briefing Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the results of the investigation by the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the United
States Army Criminal Investigation Division regarding unaccounted for
pistols at the corporation. The briefing shall be provided after the
investigation has concluded.''.
(b) Modifications to Sale Authority.--Section 40732 of title 36,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and caliber .45 M1911/
M1911A1 surplus pistols,'' each place it appears and inserting ``,
caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols, and surplus pump action
shotguns (except any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a
service rifle , or meets the definition of a `short-barreled shotgun' as
that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States
Code),''.
SEC. 1063. EXTENSION OF MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.
Section 1068 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2067) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``January 15,
2027''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Report and Briefing.--Not later than January 15, 2027, 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--
``(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a final
report on the study required under subsection (a); and
``(2) provide to such committees a briefing on the
report.''.
SEC. 1064. 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), as
amended by section 1063 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) <<NOTE: 138 Stat. 2065.>> , is
further amended by striking ``through December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``through December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1065. EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF AIR FORCE TEST
CENTER.
Section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) <<NOTE: 135 Stat. 1911.>> is amended by
striking ``and 2026'' and inserting ``2026, 2028, and 2030''.
SEC. 1066. REPORTS ON INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SYSTEMS IN MILITARY ROTARY-WING
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Report on Feasibility of Installing Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance Systems in All Military Rotary-wing Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
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submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a report on the feasibility of
installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in
each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall include--
(A) an analysis of the cost associated with
installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance
system in each military rotary-wing aircraft;
(B) an analysis of the effect of installing such
systems in such aircraft on the safety of civilian
airspace;
(C) an identification of any changes to the
configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that would
be necessary in order to install such systems;
(D) any implications the installation of such
systems would have for combat, training, or domestic
security operations; and
(E) if the Secretary determines that the
installation of such systems in such aircraft is not
feasible, recommendations regarding similar systems or
capabilities that could be installed instead.
(2) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system defined.--
In this subsection, the term ``traffic alert and collision
avoidance system'' means a collision avoidance system in
compliance with section 121.356 of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulation.
(b) Report on Feasibility of Installing Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-broadcast in Capabilities in All Military Rotary-wing
Aircraft.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on
the feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast
IN capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall
include--
(1) an analysis of the cost associated with installing
automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN capability in each
military rotary-wing aircraft;
(2) an analysis of the effect of installing such
capabilities in such aircraft on the safety of civilian
airspace;
(3) an identification of any changes to the configuration of
the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in order to
install such capabilities;
(4) any implications the installation of such capabilities
would have for combat, training, or domestic security
operations; and
(5) if the Secretary determines that the installation of
such capabilities in such aircraft is not feasible,
recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that
could be installed instead.
SEC. 1067. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2631.>> CYBERSECURITY AND
RESILIENCE ANNEX IN STRATEGIC RAIL
CORRIDOR NETWORK ASSESSMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of
Homeland Security, shall ensure that each periodic assessment of the
Strategic Rail Corridor Network carried out after the date of the
enactment of this Act includes an annex containing an evaluation of the
cybersecurity and the resilience of the physical infrastructure of the
Strategic Rail Corridor. Each such annex shall include--
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(1) a description of potential cyber threats and
vulnerabilities affecting the Strategic Rail Corridor Network
operations;
(2) an assessment of the resilience of the Strategic Rail
Corridor Network against cyberattacks and other disruptive
actions by an adversary of the United States;
(3) recommended actions to be taken by Congress and Federal
agencies to improve the cybersecurity defenses and the
resilience of the physical infrastructure of the Strategic Rail
Corridor Network; and
(4) a description of the timelines and resource requirements
to implement the recommendations under paragraph (3).
(b) Strategic Rail Corridor Network Defined.--In this section, the
term ``Strategic Rail Corridor Network'' means the interconnected
network of rail corridors important to national defense and military
mobility, as defined by the Department of Defense and the Federal
Railroad Administration.
SEC. 1068. GAO REVIEW AND REPORT ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS EXPERIMENTS
ON AND IN RELATION TO TICKS, TICK-BORNE
DISEASE.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Review.--The Comptroller General of the
United States shall, to the extent practicable, conduct a review of
research conducted during the period beginning on January 1, 1945, and
ending on December 31, 1972, by the Department of Defense, including by
the Department of Defense in consultation with the National Institutes
of Health, the Department of Agriculture, or any other Federal
department or agency on--
(1) the use of ticks as hosts or delivery mechanisms for
biological warfare agents, including experiments involving
Spirochaetales or Rickettsiales; and
(2) any efforts to improve the effectiveness and viability
of Spirochaetales or Rickettsiales as biological weapons through
combination with other diseases or viruses.
(b) Location of Research.--In conducting the review under subsection
(a), the Comptroller General shall review research conducted at
facilities located inside the United States and, if feasible, facilities
located outside the United States, including laboratories and field work
locations.
(c) Information to Be Reviewed.--
(1) Classified information.--In conducting the review under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review any
relevant classified information.
(2) Matters for review.--In conducting the review under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review, among
other sources, the following:
(A) Technical Reports related to The Summary of
Major Events and Problems, US Army Chemical Corps, FY
1951 - FY1969.
(B) Site Holding: CB DT DW 48158 Title: Virus and
Rickettsia Waste Disposal Study. Technical Report No.
103, January 1969. Corp Author Name: FORT DETRICK
FREDERICK MD Report Number: SMUFD-TR-103 Publish Date:
19690101.
(C) Site Holding: CB DT DW 60538 Title: A Plaque
Assay System for Several Species of Rickettsia. Corp
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Author Name: FORT DETRICK FREDERICK MD Report Number:
SMUFD-TM-538 Publish Date: 19690601.
(D) Site Holding: CB DW 531493 Title: Progress
Report for Ecology and Epidemiology and Biological Field
Test Technology, Third Quarter FY 1967. Corp Author
Name: ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND UT Publish Date:
19670508.
(E) Any relevant scientific research on the history
of Lyme disease in the United States.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives or the Senate a report that includes the
following:
(A) A list of the research projects reviewed under
subsection (a) and an assessment of the scope of such
research.
(B) A finding by the Comptroller General as to
whether such review could lead to a determination that
any ticks used in such research were released outside of
any facility (including any ticks that were released
unintentionally).
(C) A finding by the Comptroller General as to
whether such review could lead to a determination that
any records related to such research were destroyed, and
whether such destruction was intentional or
unintentional.
(2) Form of report.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a
classified annex.
SEC. 1069. BRIEFINGS ON EXPENDITURES OR PLANNED EXPENDITURES OF
FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR EXPLORATION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING ARCTIC
INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefings.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act and on a quarterly basis
thereafter for a one-year period, and on a biannual basis thereafter
until the date of termination described in subsection (b), the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander of the United States Northern
Command, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated
pursuant to section 20009(12) of the Act titled ``An Act to provide for
reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14'', approved July
4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21), for the exploration and development of
existing Arctic infrastructure. Each such briefing shall include--
(1) an identification of the amount of such funds expended
to date;
(2) a timeline for the future use of such funds; and
(3) an assessment of the feasibility of any viable
infrastructure options in the Arctic region.
(b) Sunset.--The date of termination described in this subsection is
the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1070. <<NOTE: 10 USC 284 note.>> SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS AT THE
SOUTHERN LAND BORDER.
(a) Report.--
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(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a
report on operations at the southern land border of the United
States.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include a detailed description of--
(A) the efforts of the Department of Defense to
support civil law enforcement agencies with respect to--
(i) combating transnational organized crime in
the United States Northern Command and the United
States Southern Command areas of responsibility;
(ii) reducing the cross-border flow of illicit
synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, fentanyl
analogs, and fentanyl precursors; and
(iii) reducing the cross-border illicit trade
of firearms and human trafficking;
(B) the steady-state plan and posture of the
Department of Defense on the southern land border;
(C) the assessment of the Department of Defense of
the operational and readiness impact under the
Department's steady-state plan and posture on the
southern land border, and any revisions of such plan and
posture;
(D) each military installation and each Department
of Defense facility on or off the installation that is
being used to support--
(i) the operations of the Department of
Defense along the southern land border; or
(ii) the Department of Homeland Security or
any of its components;
(E) the funding sources for the current operations
of the Department of Defense along the southern land
border;
(F) the use-of-force policy and training of the
Department of Defense related to operations along the
southern land border; and
(G) any challenges the Department of Defense has
faced in the execution of the efforts described in
subparagraphs (A) and (F).
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Semiannual Updates.--Not later than 180
days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report required
under subsection (a), and not less frequently than once every 180 days
thereafter until the termination of the national emergency declared by
Proclamation 100886 (90 Fed. Reg. 8327; relating to a Declaration of a
National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States),
Executive Order 14165 (90 Fed. Reg. 8467; relating to Security Our
Borders), and Executive Order 14167 (90 Fed. Reg. 8613; relating to
Clarifying the Military's Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity
of the United States), the Commander of the United States Northern
Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing updates to the information included in the report required
under subsection (a).
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SEC. 1071. ASSESSMENT ON POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF INCUBATOR
PROGRAMS FOR SECURE FACILITIES AND
NETWORKS AT UNIVERSITIES.
(a) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an
assessment on the feasibility, advisability, and potential benefits to
the Department of Defense of establishing incubator programs for the
development, operation, and sustainment of secure facilities and
networks at the campuses of select institutions of higher education
across the United States for the following purposes:
(1) Accelerating the development and transition of
innovative technologies to meet national security needs.
(2) Increasing the availability of secure facilities and
networks for the conduct of classified work at such campuses.
(3) Fostering collaboration between academic researchers,
private sector entities, and Department of Defense personnel.
(4) Expanding the pool of technical talent holding security
clearances and available to support Department of Defense
organizations and personnel in critical defense technology
areas.
(5) Developing regional innovation hubs that strengthen the
national security innovation base.
(b) Considerations.--In conducting the assessment under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall consider--
(1) diverse use cases for the secure facilities and networks
under the programs referred to in such subsection, including the
use of such facilities and networks for the conduct of secure
meetings and classified research and development activities with
respect to innovative technologies; and
(2) the potential for establishing cost-sharing agreements
with institutions of higher education, other Federal departments
and agencies, State, local, and Tribal governments, and private
sector partners for the development, operation, and sustainment
of secure facilities and networks under such programs.
(c) Elements.--The assessment under subsection (a) shall include the
following elements:
(1) An identification by the Secretary of objective
characteristics and other criteria for the selection of
institutions of higher education to participate in a program
referred to in such subsection (a), which shall include, at a
minimum, the following:
(A) The absence of a fully functional secure
facility and network on the campus of the institution at
the time of such selection.
(B) The commitment of the institution to national
security, as demonstrated through the offering of
relevant research and development activities and
workforce development opportunities.
(C) The presence of an existing relationship between
the institution and the Department of Defense, defense
industry partners, other Federal departments and
agencies, and State, local, and Tribal governments,
including opportunities for cost-sharing or other State
economic development incentives under the program if
selected.
(D) The technical capabilities of the institution
relevant to defense innovation priorities, including the
presence of key infrastructure or instrumentation that
may be used for the conduct of classified programs.
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(E) The capacity of the institution to support the
administrative and security requirements of operating a
secure facility and network, including to support co-use
agreements with other partners requiring shared space
for meetings, storage, or computing involving classified
information.
(F) The location of the institution and whether
selection of the institution would promote geographic
distribution to ensure nationwide access to secure
facilities and networks, particularly in
underrepresented States.
(G) The economic viability and sustainability of any
secure facility or network proposed to be deployed at
the campus of the institution if selected, as determined
through business use case analyses.
(2) A plan for the implementation of the programs referred
to in subsection (a), including, at a minimum, an identification
of not fewer than five institutions of higher education that the
Secretary determines would meet the criteria identified pursuant
to paragraph (1).
(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees the results of the assessment under
subsection (a).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
(2) The term ``underrepresented State'' means any State or
territory eligible to participate in the program of the
Department known as the ``Defense Established Program to
Stimulate Competitive Research'' program.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1081. EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF
THE NAVY.
Section 1092 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2809), as
amended by section 1083 of the Service Member Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159) <<NOTE: 138 Stat. 2078.>> , is further amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ``January 15, 2026''
and inserting ``July 1, 2027'';
(2) in subsection (c)(3), by adding at the end the following
new sentences: ``The commission may request access to special
access programs. The commission may employ personnel and obtain
detailees who hold the security clearances necessary to review
classified information.''; and
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ``90 days'' and inserting
``180 days''.
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SEC. 1082. FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.
Section 1094(f)(2) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
(section 1094(f)(2) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Services.--
``(i) Department of defense.--The Secretary of
Defense may provide to the Commission, on a
nonreimbursable basis, such administrative
services, funds, staff, facilities, and other
support services as are necessary for the
performance of the duties of the Commission under
this section.
``(ii) Other agencies.--In addition to any
support provided under clause (i), the head of any
other Federal department or agency may provide to
the Commission such services, funds, facilities,
staff, and other support as the head of such
department or agency determines advisable and as
may be authorized by law.''.
SEC. 1083. PROVISION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY TO AFGHANISTAN WAR
COMMISSION.
Subsection (f) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
(section 1094(f) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) Contract authority.--To such extent and in such
amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, the Co-
Chairpersons of the Commission may enter into contracts to
enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this
section.''.
SEC. 1084. REAUTHORIZATION OF SERVICEWOMEN'S COMMEMORATIVE
PARTNERSHIP.
Section 362(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
7771 note prec.) is amended--
(1) by striking ``for fiscal year 2021, as identified in
division D of this Act'' and inserting ``by the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
(2) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000''.
SEC. 1085. <<NOTE: AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025.>> AUKUS
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025.
(a) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2751 note.>> Short Title.--This section may be
cited as the ``AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025''.
(b) Modification to AUKUS Defense Trade Cooperation.-- Section 38(l)
of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(l)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:
``The congressional notification requirements of subsections (c)
and (d) of section 36 shall not apply with respect to the export
or transfer of defense articles or defense services subject to
the exemption described in this paragraph.''; and
(2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) Exemption from certain requirements.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Australia. United Kingdom.>> In
general.--Defense articles sold by the United States
under this Act, whether pursuant to the exemption
authorized under this section or pursuant to an
exemption under another authority under this Act, may be
reexported, retransferred or temporarily imported
exclusively between
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the Government of Australia, the Government of the
United Kingdom, or entities described in paragraph (b)
of section 126.7(b)(2) of title 22, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations, that are eligible
for the exemption described in paragraph (a) of such
section, notwithstanding the requirement for the consent
of the President under section 3(a)(2) or section
505(a)(1)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2314(a)(1)(B)).
``(B) Intra-company, intra-organizational, and
intra-governmental transfers.--Intra-company, intra-
organization, and intra-governmental transfers related
to defense articles described in subparagraph (A) are
authorized to be made between officers, employees, and
agents who meet the definition of the term `regular
employee' under section 120.64 of title 22, Code of
Federal Regulations, or successor regulations, including
dual nationals or third-country nationals who satisfy
the requirements of section 126.18 of title 22, Code of
Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.''.
(c) <<NOTE: Time periods. President.>> Report.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for five years, the President shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report with respect to the use of the
expedited review process established by section 1344 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10423), that
includes the following:
(1) An update on the progress made toward implementing such
expedited review process.
(2) The number of licenses issued under such process.
(3) A list of each recipient of such license.
(d) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2778 note.>> Requirement to Review Excluded
Technology List.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time periods.>> In general.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
and annually for five years and every three years thereafter for
12 years, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall review Supplement No. 2 to part 126
of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, commonly known at the
``Excluded Technology List'', to ensure inclusion of only those
items required by statute or otherwise determined by the
Secretary of State to require continued licensing review for
reasons of United States national security.
(2) Report.--The Secretary of State shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate a report on the results of each
review required by this subsection. Each such report shall
include a justification of any item removed or added to the
Excluded Technology List.
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
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SEC. 1086. <<NOTE: 10 USC 301 note.>> FRAMEWORK FOR REFORMING
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FOREIGN
DISCLOSURE POLICIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Framework Development.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall produce a framework to revise technology transfer and
foreign disclosure policies and processes of the military departments
and the technology transfer and foreign disclosure committees.
(b) Framework Elements.--The framework produced pursuant to
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Guidelines for balancing the protection of technology
and classified information with the requirement to share
technology and classified defense information.
(2) A process to gather, consider, and, as appropriate,
incorporate input from Federal agencies and industry
stakeholders, in accordance with subsection (d), to inform
revisions to the technology transfer and foreign disclosure
policies and processes of the Department of Defense.
(3) Recommendations for updating the National Disclosure
Policy to accommodate the use of emerging and advanced defense
such as artificial intelligence, directed energy, microwave
systems, counter-unmanned aerial systems, missile defense,
cybersecurity, quantum technologies, hypersonics, autonomous
systems, and such other technologies as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(4) Mechanisms to enable the military departments and the
Defense Technology Security Administration to streamline the
approval process for technology transfers.
(5) Mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the
technology transfer policies of the Department of Defense and
each of the military departments specifically are comparable
with respect to capability and country release tiers for
emerging and advanced defense items.
(6) A plan to consolidate technology security and foreign
disclosure approvals in accordance with Executive Order 14268,
titled ``Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and
Accountability'' and dated April 9, 2025.
(7) An updated Department of Defense Directive 5111.21 to
address roles, responsibilities and members of the Arms Transfer
and Technology Release Senior Steering Group of the Department
of Defense.
(8) Metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology
transfer policies of the military departments and the National
Disclosure Policy to enable the transfer of defense items to
allies and partners of the United States while ensuring
protection of United States technology.
(9) An annual requirement to conduct an audit of license
applications that were denied during the prior year on the basis
of technology transfer policies of the military departments or
the Defense Technology Security Administration.
(10) A description of the charter of each technology
security and foreign disclosure committee, its participants, and
its relationship to other technology security and foreign
disclosure committees.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period. Revisions.>> Implementation.--
Not later than one year after the date of the submission of the
framework under subsection (a), and not less frequently than annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the Secretary of each
of the military departments and
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the heads of the technology security and foreign disclosure committees
to revise the technology transfer policy of that department and the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy to revise the National Disclosure
Policy, based on the elements of the framework under subsection (b).
(d) <<NOTE: Time period. Consultation.>> Stakeholder Engagement.--
At least once every six months, the Secretaries of the military
departments, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall consult
with such representatives from the defense industry as the Secretaries
and Under Secretary consider appropriate, including representatives from
nontraditional defense contractors (as such term is defined by section
3014 of title 10, United States Code) in the course of carrying out
subsections (a), (b), and (c).
(e) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Submission of framework.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing the framework produced under subsection (a).
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
of the submission of the framework required under subsection
(a), and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following:
(A) A description of any actions taken to improve
the technology transfer policies of the military
departments and the technology security and foreign
disclosure committees in accordance with the
implementation requirements under subsection (c).
(B) A description of actions taken to implement or
incorporate industry recommendation into the technology
transfer policies of the military departments and the
National Disclosure Policy.
(C) A summary of any feedback from industry
stakeholders with respect to current applications of the
technology transfer policies of the military departments
and the National Disclosure Policy, and a description of
any actions taken to address such feedback.
(D) The results of an audit of license applications
that were denied during the preceding 12-month period on
the basis of technology transfer policies of the
military departments or the technology security and
foreign disclosure committees, including information and
data that link such denials to the policies in effect at
the time of denial.
(E) Any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislation necessary to improve technology release and
foreign disclosure policies of the Department of
Defense.
(3) Form.--Each report submitted under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
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SEC. 1087. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3451.>> PROCUREMENT AND
DISTRIBUTION OF SPORTS FOODS AND DIETARY
SUPPLEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES ASSIGNED TO THE UNITED STATES
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND.
(a) Procurement and Distribution.--The Commander of the United
States Special Operations Command may authorize, from amounts
appropriated to the Department of Defense for Major Force Program 11--
(1) the procurement of sports foods and dietary supplements;
and
(2) the distribution of such foods and supplements to
members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United States
Special Operations Command.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Policies.>> establish policies for the
procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements under this section; and
(B) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> require that such
procurement and distribution is in compliance with--
(i) Department of Defense Instruction 6130.06,
titled ``Use of Dietary Supplements in the
Department of Defense''; and
(ii) the prohibited dietary supplement
ingredients list of the Department.
(2) Policies.--The policies established under paragraph (1)
shall provide that--
(A) <<NOTE: Certification.>> dietary supplements
procured or distributed under this section are required
to be certified by a non-Department third-party
certifying organization that Operation Supplement Safety
of the Department has vetted for end-product quality
assurance;
(B) dietary supplements and sports foods procured or
distributed under this section are required to be free
of contaminants and ingredients and substances
prohibited by the Department (including any ingredients
and substances that are synonymous with such prohibited
ingredients and substances);
(C) sports foods and dietary supplements may only be
distributed to members of the Armed Forces--
(i) by a credentialed and privileged
registered (performance) dietitian or a medical
clinician with prescribing authority who is
assigned to or supporting the United States
Special Operations Command at the operational unit
level; and
(ii) under the guidance and oversight of a
primary care sports medicine physician.
(c) Rule of Construction.--The procurement and distribution of
sports foods and dietary supplements under this section shall be
construed to supplement and not supplant--
(1) any morale, welfare, or recreation funds or activities
otherwise required or available; and
(2) any funding made available for, and services provided
by, any dining facility of the Department.
(d) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees
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a report that contains an assessment of the feasibility and advisability
of expanding the authority under this section for the procurement and
distribution of sports foods and third-party certified dietary
supplements to include the military departments.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``dietary supplement'' means a product under
meaning given that term in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff)) for which nutrition
labeling in the form of a supplement facts panel is required.
(2) The term ``sports food'' means a food product that--
(A) delivers essential energy (in the form of
calories) and nutrients; and
(B) is packaged in a container that includes
nutrition labeling in the form of a supplement facts
panel.
SEC. 1088. <<NOTE: 10 USC 130i note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED
USE OF ADVANCED SENSOR NETWORKS TO
IMPROVE AIR FORCE COUNTER-UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM CAPABILITIES FOR BASE
DEFENSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Beginning not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the Air Force, in coordination with the Director of the Joint
Interagency Task Force 401 established under section 199 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by section 912, and in consultation with
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall carry
out a pilot program, to be known as the ``Enhancing Cooperation for
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program'', under which the Secretary
shall incorporate the use of civilian civil airspace sensor networks
into Air Force data processing systems to--
(1) improve base defense against small unmanned aircraft
systems (in this section referred to as ``sUAS'');
(2) inform the development of counter-unmanned aircraft
system capabilities that are suitable for use inside the United
States and in the National Airspace System; and
(3) enhance cooperation with law enforcement, State and
local partners, and other Federal departments and agencies to
counter domestic threats.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Director and
in consultation with the Administrator, shall select at least two
military installations located in the United States at which to conduct
the pilot program. In selecting such military installations, the
Secretary shall consider the potential for the Air Force to--
(1) access advanced civilian airspace sensor networks;
(2) leverage public-private partnerships that enable multi-
use of airspace awareness capabilities for public safety,
defense of critical infrastructure to include Department of
Defense installations, and protection of civil aviation; and
(3) minimize the potential for negatively affecting civil
aircraft operations in the National Airspace System.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program are--
(1) to provide the Air Force with access to air space
awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor networks to
increase the situational awareness of Air Force bases;
(2) to determine any authority, capability, and capacity
barriers to enhancing cooperation between the Air Force,
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civilian partners, and other Federal, State, and local
government entities to extend the over-the-horizon
identification of potential sUAS threats beyond the current
range of existing domestic base defense systems; and
(3) to improve the data-sharing frameworks for airspace data
between the Air Force and various stakeholders for the purpose
of base defense.
(d) Contract Authority.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary of the Air Force may enter into one or more contracts for the
procurement of additional technologies capable of--
(1) leveraging commercial or Government off-the-shelf
detect-track-defeat systems;
(2) integrating and using civilian airspace awareness data
to serve as an early warning capability specifically to help
identify and monitor non-compliant sUAS; and
(3) informing appropriate communication mechanisms between
military installations and local law enforcement agencies to
report and track non-compliant air vehicles, deter incursions,
and foster potential prosecution.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after
the conclusion of all activities carried out under the pilot program at
an installation selected for such program, the Secretary shall provide
to the appropriate congressional committees 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.
(f) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The authority to carry out a pilot program
under this section shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Early termination option.--The Secretary of the Air
Force may request the termination of the pilot program before
the date specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary--
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that
administrative, legal, performance, or other factors
indicate the program will not be successful; and
(B) <<NOTE: Notice.>> submits to the appropriate
congressional committees notice in writing of such
determination.
(g) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
SEC. 1089. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 130i note.>> PILOT PROGRAM
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATING
PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND
ASSETS FROM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Requirements.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 established under
section 199 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 912,
shall ensure that for each covered facility or asset at which
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the Secretary has determined counter-UAS operations are necessary to
mitigate the threat that an unmanned aircraft system poses to the safety
or security of such covered facility or asset--
(1) any administrative action required for the effective use
of the authorities under section 130i of title 10, United States
Code, for the protection of the covered facility or asset not
contingent upon action by another Federal department or agency
has been completed, including the establishment of appropriate
policies for the training of relevant personnel upon the
deployment of new counter-UAS systems, annual training, and
training for newly assigned personnel;
(2) any such training required for the safe or effective use
of counter-UAS systems for such protection has been completed;
and
(3) planning to deploy and sustain systems similar to those
procured pursuant to the pilot program under subsection (b) in a
manner appropriate for the covered facility or asset has
commenced.
(b) Pilot Program for Deployment of Certain Counter-UAS Systems.--
(1) Pilot program.--The Secretary, acting through the Joint
Interagency Task Force 401 established under section 199 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by section 912, and in
coordination with the Administrator as required by section 130i
of title 10, United States Code, shall carry out a pilot program
for the deployment of covered counter-UAS systems to
expeditiously demonstrate enhanced protective capabilities for
certain covered facilities or assets (in this subsection,
referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(2) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary
shall--
(A) not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, select and procure covered
counter-UAS systems for deployment for the protection of
at least four covered facilities or assets identified
for purposes of the pilot program;
(B) not later than 240 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on any delays caused by
interagency coordination requirements, particularly
delays related to site surveys by other agencies; and
(C) not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, ensure such covered counter-UAS
systems are so deployed with respect to each such
identified covered facility or asset.
(c) Coordination Required.--The Secretary shall carry out this
section consistent with the requirements of section 130i of title 10,
United States Code.
(d) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Briefings.--Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter
until the date on which each requirement under this section is complete,
the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall provide to
the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the
implementation of this section.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
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(1) The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration.
(2) The terms ``counter-UAS system'' and ``small unmanned
aircraft'' have the meanings given those terms in section 44801
of title 49, United States Code.
(3) The term ``covered counter-UAS system'' means a counter-
UAS system that--
(A) is capable of destroying or disabling a small
unmanned aircraft by means of high-powered microwave,
laser, or other similar technology; and
(B) may be integrated with appropriate sensing and
command-and-control systems.
(4) The term ``covered facility or asset'' means a facility
or asset with respect to which there is authority to carry out
section 130i of title 10, United States Code, for the protection
of the facility or asset.
(5) The term ``unmanned aircraft'' has the meaning given
such term in section 130i(j) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1090. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2631.>> PROCESS FOR
COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICERS.
(a) Complaints and Investigations.--
(1) Process for submitting complaints.--The Commander of the
United States Army Transportation Command shall develop a
process through which a transportation service provider may
submit a complaint to the Commander regarding possible
violations of the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules
Publication or the Defense Transportation Regulations by
Department of Defense transportation officers and transportation
service providers regarding any military shipments that are
required to be processed by the Global Freight Management
System.
(2) Elements.--The complaint process required under
paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:
(A) An identification of the information the
complainant should provide as part of a complaint to
assist the Commander in reviewing and investigating the
complaint, including references to the rules that were
allegedly violated.
(B) A timeline for the adjudication of the complaint
and rendering of an initial finding by an individual
designated by the Commander.
(C) A process for any party to appeal the initial
finding if the party believes the initial finding is
incorrect, a timeline for the review of the appeal, and
a timeline for the Commander to render a final decision.
(D) Such other elements as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(3) Consequences for violations.--If, pursuant to a
complaint submitted through the complaint process under this
section, a transportation officer or transportation service
provider is found to have violated the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication or the Defense Transportation
Regulations, the Commander shall impose a penalty in accordance
with the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication and
the Defense Transportation Regulations and, if applicable, work
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with the transportation officer or transportation service
provider to take corrective action.
(4) Transportation officer actions.--
(A) Notification process.--The Commander shall
establish a timely process through which a
transportation service provider may notify the United
States Army Transportation Command of any action a
transportation officer imposes against a transportation
service provider, such as a letter of non-use, if the
transportation service provider believes that such
action was improper, excessive, or not in accordance
with the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules
Publication or Defense Transportation Regulations.
(B) Authority to override.--The Commander may
override any action taken by a transportation officer
against a transportation service provider if the
Commander believes such action was improper, excessive,
or not in accordance with the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication or Defense Transportation
Regulations. The authority under this subparagraph
includes revoking a letter of non-use, reducing the
duration of a letter of non-use, and removing any
service failure from the record of the transportation
service provider.
(b) Global Freight Management Training.--The Commander of the United
States Army Transportation Command shall provide recurring training to
all transportation officers and transportation service providers that
use the Global Freight Management System to process and award Department
of Defense shipments. Such training shall include--
(1) detailed instruction on the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication and Defense Transportation
Regulations;
(2) best practices for processing and awarding shipments in
the Global Freight Management system;
(3) the importance of awarding shipments transparently and
in accordance with Department of Defense policies; and
(4) such other information as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(c) Freight Carrier Registration Program.--
(1) Update.--The Commander of the United States Army
Transportation Command shall update the freight carrier
registration program to ensure that users of the program,
including Department of Defense personnel and transportation
service providers, are able to easily determine if a standard
carrier alpha code belongs to a motor carrier or broker.
(2) Annual audit requirement.--Not less frequently than
annually, the Commander shall conduct an audit of the freight
carrier registration program to ensure that all approved
transportation service providers have active and appropriate
operating authority from the Department of Transportation.
SEC. 1091. <<NOTE: Jordan.>> DECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
RELATING TO TOWER 22 ATTACK.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Except as provided in
subsections (b) an (c), not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall declassify any
Department of Defense document or other Department of Defense record,
which has not previously been released or made publicly available,
relating
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to the attack on the United States Armed Forces at Tower 22, Jordan, on
January 28, 2024.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section provides
authority for the Secretary of Defense to declassify any information
that the Secretary does not already have the authority to declassify
under Executive Order No. 13526, or any successor order.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of subsection
(a) with respect to any record or document that reveals any source,
method, or capability or would otherwise compromise the national
security of the United States.
SEC. 1092. <<NOTE: 38 USC 2409 note.>> UPDATES AND PRESERVATION
OF MEMORIALS TO CHAPLAINS AT ARLINGTON
NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) Updates and Preservation of Memorials.--
(1) Protestant chaplains memorial.--The Secretary of the
Army shall permit NCMAF--
(A) to modify the memorial to Protestant chaplains
located on Chaplains Hill to include a granite, marble,
or other stone base for the bronze plaque of the
memorial;
(B) to provide an updated bronze plaque that
includes the name of each chaplain, verified as
described in subsection (b), who died while serving on
active duty in the Armed Forces after the date on which
the original memorial was placed and before the date of
the enactment of this Act; and
(C) to make such other updates and corrections to
the memorial that the Secretary determines necessary.
(2) Catholic chaplain memorials.--The Secretary of the Army
shall permit NCMAF--
(A) to update the Catholic chaplains memorial to
include the name of each chaplain, verified under
subsection (b), who died while serving on active duty in
the Armed Forces after the date on which the original
memorial was placed and before the date of the enactment
of this Act; and
(B) to make such other updates and corrections to
the memorial that the Secretary determines necessary.
(3) Jewish chaplain memorials.--The Secretary of the Army
shall permit NCMAF to update and make corrections to the Jewish
chaplain memorials located on Chaplains Hill that the Secretary
determines necessary.
(4) No cost to federal government.--The activities of NCMAF
authorized by this subsection shall be carried out at no cost to
the Federal Government.
(b) Verification of Names.--NCMAF may not include the name of a
chaplain on a memorial on Chaplains Hill under subsection (a) unless
that name has been verified by the Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy,
or Air Force, or the Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps,
depending on the Armed Force in which the chaplain served.
(c) Prohibition on Expansion of Memorials.--Except as provided in
subsection (a)(1)(A), this section may not be construed as authorizing
the expansion of any memorial that is located on Chaplains Hill on the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Chaplains Hill'' means the area in Arlington
National Cemetery that, as of the date of the enactment of
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this Act, is generally identified and recognized as Chaplains
Hill.
(2) The term ``NCMAF'' means the National Conference on
Ministry to the Armed Forces or any successor organization
recognized in law for purposes of the operation of this section.
SEC. 1093. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPATIBILITY TABLETOP
EXERCISE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessment.>> Requirements.--Not later than
one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall conduct a tabletop exercise designed to assess the
resiliency of United States military installations and their surrounding
communal capabilities to collaboratively respond to weather disasters or
adversarial attacks made against the United States homeland. The
tabletop exercise required under this section shall be designed to--
(1) be planned and executed across geographically-dispersed
organizations;
(2) integrate policies, procedures, capabilities, and
applicable authorities to ensure mission assurance during and
after cybersecurity incidents involving intelligent energy
control systems, traffic control systems, and incident response
systems; and
(3) include, as participating organizations, appropriate
municipal, county, State, and Federal government entities, and
public and private critical infrastructure service providers
such as energy, water, wastewater, transportation, and
communications, and others as appropriate.
(b) Elements.--A tabletop exercise required under subsection (a)
shall be designed to evaluate, at a minimum, the following elements:
(1) The resilience of community critical infrastructure to
enhance, advance, and supplant that of surrounding military
installations in the event of attacks upon military critical
infrastructure.
(2) The ability of a military installation, in coordination
with community leadership, to coordinate efforts and
operationalize available infrastructure and resources presented
by defense communities in the area surrounding the military
installation.
(3) State and Federal Government response options to
maintain the viability of domestic critical infrastructure in
the event of a disruption lasting multiple days across more than
one region.
(4) An assessment of the mobility of the Armed Forces from
their installations in the event of an attack upon critical
infrastructure and logistical chokepoints.
(5) The resiliency of military key command and control nodes
during the tabletop exercise.
(c) Consultation Requirement.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall consult with the Secretaries of each of the military
departments and the heads of such Federal departments and agencies as
the Director determines appropriate.
(d) Briefing.--Following the conclusion of the tabletop exercise
required under subsection (a), the Director shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a briefing, on the exercise. Such briefing shall include--
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(1) observations and lessons learned as a result of the
tabletop exercise;
(2) recommendations to improve the resiliency of, and reduce
vulnerabilities in, the domestic critical infrastructure of the
United States in the event of a military contingency; and
(3) recommendations to enhance cooperation between military
installations and local communities that promotes comprehensive
community planning with attention to operational resiliency.
SEC. 1094. <<NOTE: 10 USC 127d note.>> IRREGULAR WARFARE EXERCISE
LABORATORY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish and maintain
an Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory to--
(1) support the training, experimentation, preparation, and
validation of the United States Armed Forces to conduct full-
spectrum irregular warfare activities; and
(2) enable activities to build the capacity and
interoperability of the national security forces of friendly
foreign countries.
(b) Authorities.--In carrying out the activities authorized under
subsection (a), the Secretary may use the authorities under chapter 16
of title 10, United States Code, or other applicable statutory
authorities available to the Secretary of Defense.
(c) National Security Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``national security forces'' has the meaning given that term in section
301 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1095. COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--As of the date specified in paragraph (2),
there is established an independent commission in the
legislative branch to be known as the ``Commission on the
National Defense Strategy'' (in this section referred to as the
``Commission'').
(2) Date specified.--The date specified in this paragraph is
the date that is not later than 15 days after the date on which
the Secretary of Defense provides a national defense strategy as
required by section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Purpose.--The purpose of the Commission is to examine
and make recommendations with respect to the national defense
strategy of the United States.
(4) Scope and duties.--In order to provide the fullest
understanding of the national defense strategy the Commission
shall perform the following duties:
(A) The Commission shall review the most recent
national defense strategy of the United States including
the assumptions, strategic objectives, priority
missions, major investments in defense capabilities,
force posture and structure, operational concepts, and
strategic and military risks associated with the
strategy.
(B) The Commission shall conduct a comprehensive
assessment of the strategic environment, including--
(i) United States interests;
(ii) the threats to the national security of
the United States, including both traditional and
non-traditional threats;
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(iii) the size and shape of the force;
(iv) the readiness of the force;
(v) the posture, structure, and capabilities
of the force;
(vi) allocation of resources; and
(vii) the strategic and military risks present
in the national defense strategy.
(5) Commission report and recommendations.--
(A) Report.--
(i) In general.--Not later than one year after
the date of establishment of the Commission, the
Commission shall transmit to the President and
Congress a report containing the review and
assessment conducted under paragraph (4), together
with any recommendations of the Commission.
(ii) Contents.--The report required by clause
(i) shall include the following elements:
(I) An appraisal of the strategic
environment, including an examination of
the traditional and non-traditional
threats to the United States, and the
potential for conflicts arising from
such threats and security challenges.
(II) An evaluation of the strategic
objectives of the Department of Defense
for near-peer competition in support of
the national security interests of the
United States.
(III) A review of the military
missions for which the Department of
Defense should prepare, including
missions that support the interagency
and a whole-of-government strategy.
(IV) An identification of any gaps
or redundancies in the roles and
missions assigned to the Armed Forces
necessary to carry out military missions
identified in subclause (III), and the
roles and capabilities provided by other
Federal agencies and by allies and
international partners.
(V) An assessment of how the
national defense strategy leverages
other elements of national power across
the interagency to counter near-peer
competitors.
(VI) An evaluation of the resources
necessary to support the strategy,
including budget recommendations.
(VII) An examination of the efforts
by the Department of Defense to develop
new and innovative operational concepts
to enable the United States to more
effectively counter near-peer
competitors.
(VIII) An analysis of the force
planning construct, including--
(aa) the size and shape of
the force;
(bb) the posture, structure,
and capabilities of the force;
(cc) the readiness of the
force;
(dd) infrastructure and
organizational adjustments to
the force;
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(ee) modifications to
personnel requirements,
including professional military
education; and
(ff) other elements of the
defense program necessary to
support the strategy.
(IX) An assessment of the risks
associated with the strategy, including
the relationships and tradeoffs between
missions, risks, and resources.
(X) The findings and conclusions of
the Commission, together with such
recommendations for such legislative
actions as the Commission considers
appropriate.
(XI) Any other elements the
Commission considers appropriate.
(B) Briefings.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the establishment of the Commission,
the Commission shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the status of the
review and assessment required by paragraph (4),
including a discussion of any interim
recommendations.
(ii) Interim briefings.--At the request of the
Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate, or the Chair and Ranking
Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives, the Commission shall
provide the requesting Committee with interim
briefings in addition to the briefing required by
clause (i).
(C) Form of report.--The report required under
subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
(6) Powers of commission.--
(A) Hearings.--The Commission may hold such
hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take
such testimony, and receive such evidence as the
Commission considers advisable to carry out its duties
under this section.
(B) Information from federal agencies.--The
Commission may secure directly from any Federal
department or agency such information as the Commission
considers necessary to carry out its duties under this
section. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission,
the head of such department or agency shall furnish such
information to the Commission.
(C) Use of postal service.--The Commission may use
the United States mails in the same manner and under the
same conditions as other departments and agencies of the
Federal Government.
(D) Authority to accept gifts.--
(i) In general.--The Commission may accept,
use, and dispose of gifts or donations of
services, goods, and property from non-Federal
entities for the purposes of aiding and
facilitating the work of the Commission. The
authority under this paragraph does not extend to
gifts of money.
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(ii) Documentation; conflicts of interest.--
The Commission shall document gifts accepted under
the authority provided by clause (i) and shall
avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of
conflicts of interest.
(iii) Compliance with congressional ethics
rules.--Except as specifically provided in this
section, a member of the Commission shall comply
with rules set forth by the Select Committee on
Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics
of the House of Representatives governing
employees of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, respectively.
(b) Membership.--
(1) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> Composition.--The Commission
shall be composed of eight members, of whom--
(A) one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives;
(B) one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of
the House of Representatives;
(C) one shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of
the Senate;
(D) one shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of
the Senate;
(E) one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(F) one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(G) one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(H) one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(2) <<NOTE: Designations.>> Chair and vice chair.--
(A) Chair.--The Chair of the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Chair of the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives, with the
concurrence of the Majority Leader of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall jointly
designate one member of the Commission to serve as Chair
of the Commission.
(B) Vice chair.--The Ranking Member of the Committee
on Armed Services of the Senate and the Ranking Member
of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives, with the concurrence of the Minority
Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the
House of Representatives, shall jointly designate one
member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair of the
Commission.
(3) Appointments.--
(A) Appointment date.--Members shall be appointed to
the Commission under paragraph (1) by not later than 60
days after the date of the establishment of the
Commission.
(B) Effect of non-appointment.--
(i) In general.--If an appointment under this
subsection is not made by the date specified under
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subparagraph (A), the authority to make such
appointment shall devolve to a member of Congress
of the same party and same chamber eligible to
appoint under this subsection.
(ii) Expiration of appointment authority.--If
an appointment is not made within 90 days of
establishment, the authority to make such
appointment shall expire.
(C) Restriction on appointment.--Officers or
employees of the Federal Government (other than experts
or consultants the services of which are procured under
section 3109 of title 5, United States Code) may not be
appointed as members of the Commission. Nothing in this
subparagraph precludes the appointment of any retired or
former officer or employee of the Federal government.
(D) Restriction on members of congress.--Members of
Congress may not serve on the Commission.
(4) Period of appointment; vacancies; removal of members.--
(A) Appointment duration.--Members shall be
appointed for the life of the Commission.
(B) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall
not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same
manner as the original appointment.
(C) <<NOTE: Notice.>> Removal of members.--A member
may be removed from the Commission for cause by the
individual serving in the position responsible for the
original appointment of such member under subsection
(b)(1), provided that notice has first been provided to
such member of the cause for removal and voted and
agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving. A
vacancy created by the removal of a member under this
subsection shall not affect the powers of the
Commission, and shall be filled in the same manner as
the original appointment was made.
(5) Quorum.--.A majority of the members serving on the
Commission shall constitute a quorum.
(6) <<NOTE: Deadline. Congressional Record, publication.>>
Initial meeting.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
all members of the Commission have been appointed as published
in the Congressional Record, the Commission shall hold its
initial meeting.
(c) Personnel Matters.--
(1) Status as federal employees.--Notwithstanding the
requirements of section 2105 of title 5, United States Code,
including the required supervision under subsection (a)(3) of
such section, members of the Commission shall be deemed to be
Federal employees in the legislative branch subject to all the
laws and policies applicable to legislative branch employees.
(2) Oath of office.--Notwithstanding the provision of
section 2903(b) of title 5, United States Code, an employee of
an Executive Branch agency, otherwise authorized to administer
oaths under section 2903 of title 5, United States Code, may
administer the oath of office to Commissioners for the purpose
of their service to the Commission.
(3) Security clearances.--The appropriate Federal
departments or agencies shall cooperate with the Commission in
expeditiously providing to the Commission members and
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staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible
pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no
person may be provided with access to classified information
under this Act without the appropriate security clearances.
(4) Pay for members.--Each member of the Commission may be
compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily equivalent of the
annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for
each day (including travel time) during which such member is
engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. All
members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the
United States shall serve without compensation additional to
that received for their services as officers or employees of the
United States.
(5) Staff.--
(A) Executive director.--The Chair of the Commission
may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an
Executive Director in accordance with section 3161 of
title 5, United States Code.
(B) Commission staff.--The Executive Director may
appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional
personnel as staff of the Commission in accordance with
section 3161 of title 5, United States Code.
(C) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Detailees
authorized.--On a reimbursable or non-reimbursable
basis, the heads of departments and agencies of the
Federal Government may provide, and the Commission may
accept personnel detailed from such departments and
agencies, including active-duty military personnel.
(D) Travel expenses.--The members and staff of the
Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including
per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for
employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57
of title 5, United States Code, while away from their
homes or regular places of business in the performance
of services for the Commission.
(d) Support.--
(1) Assistance from department of defense.--
(A) <<NOTE: Transfer authority.>> In general.--Of
the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the
Department of Defense for support of the Commission, the
Secretary may make transfers to the Commission for
Commission expenses, including compensation of
Commission members, officers, and employees, and
provision of other such services, funds, facilities, and
other support services as necessary for the performance
of the Commission's functions. <<NOTE: Compensation.>>
Funds made available to support and provide assistance
to the Commission may be used for payment of
compensation of members, officers, and employees of the
Commission without transfer under this subparagraph.
Amounts transferred under this subparagraph shall remain
available until expended. Transfer authority provided by
this subparagraph is in addition to any other transfer
authority provided by law. Section 2215 of title 10,
United States Code, shall not apply to a transfer of
funds under this subparagraph.
(B) Treasury account authorized.--The Secretary of
the Treasury may establish an account or accounts for
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the Commission from which any amounts transferred under
this clause may be used for activities of the
Commission.
(2) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Liaison.--The Secretary shall
designate at least one officer or employee of the Department of
Defense to serve as a liaison officer between the Department and
the Commission.
(3) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Additional support.--To the
extent that funds are available for such purpose, or on a
reimbursable basis, the Secretary may, at the request of the
Chair of the Commission--
(A) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> enter into contracts for
the acquisition of administrative supplies and equipment
for use by the Commission; and
(B) make available the services of a Federal funded
research and development center or an independent,
nongovernmental organization, described under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and
exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.
(4) Preliminary administrative support authorized.--Upon the
appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair under subsection (b),
the Secretary may provide administrative support authorized
under this section necessary to facilitate the standing up of
the Commission.
(e) Termination of Commission.--The Commission shall terminate 90
days after the submission of the report required by subsection
(a)(5)(A).
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at
a public shipyard.
Sec. 1102. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in Guam.
Sec. 1103. Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired
members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1104. Revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of
maritime vessels operated by or for the United States.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal
civilian employees working overseas.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
official duty in a combat zone.
Sec. 1107. Modifications to total force management requirements.
Sec. 1108. Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes
of direct hire authority.
Sec. 1109. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
Guam.
Sec. 1110. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 1111. Educational travel authority for dependents of certain
employees.
Sec. 1112. Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense
industrial base facilities.
Sec. 1113. Cyber workforce recruitment and retention.
Sec. 1114. Public shipyard apprentice program.
Sec. 1115. Personnel management.
SEC. 1101. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FROM CARRYING OUT A
HIRING FREEZE, REDUCTION IN FORCE, OR
HIRING DELAY WITHOUT CAUSE AT A PUBLIC
SHIPYARD.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be used to--
(1) carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard;
(2) carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard; or
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(3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant Federal
civilian employee position at a public shipyard.
SEC. 1102. LIVING QUARTER ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT DUTY
STATION IN GUAM.
Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 1580.>> 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) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Report.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 and annually thereafter for the following 2 years, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees
on the use of the authority provided under this section.
``(c) 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.
``(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall
terminate 3 years after the date of the enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.
SEC. 1103. MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO POSITIONS
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 1108 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) <<NOTE: 10
USC note prec. 1580.>> is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end
and inserting ``or''; and
(C) by inserting after clause (ii) the following:
``(iii) licensed medical personnel; and''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``this Act'' and
inserting ``the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026''.
SEC. 1104. REVISIONS TO LIMITATIONS ON PAY FOR OFFICERS AND CREWS
OF MARITIME VESSELS OPERATED BY OR FOR
THE UNITED STATES.
Section 5348 of title 5, United States Code is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsection (b) of this section''
and inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
(B) by inserting before the period at the end the
following: ``, not to exceed the rate of pay for the
Vice President under section 104 of title 3'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
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``(b) The aggregate pay limitation prescribed under section 5307
shall not apply to an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection
(a).''.
SEC. 1105. 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 1104 of the Servicemember
Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2087), is further
amended by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2026''.
SEC. 1106. 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 1105 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159) <<NOTE: 138 Stat. 2088.>> , is further amended by striking
``2026'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1107. MODIFICATIONS TO TOTAL FORCE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 129a note.>> Guidance.--Not later than
30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of the
Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with each Secretary of a
military department, provide guidance to each such Secretary on the
analysis required under subsection (b) of section 129a of title 10,
United States Code. Such guidance shall include defining the seven
required elements of the analysis under such subsection, on either a
Department-wide or component level.
(b) Additional Limitations on Reductions.--Such section 129a is
amended in subsection (b) by inserting after ``full-time equivalent
levels'' the following: ``, or conduct any reductions or realignments
that occur outside the normal programming process (including ad hoc,
immediate, or unprogrammed changes) of 50 employees or more implemented
before or after the submission of the annual budget request,''.
(c) Additional Requirements.--Such section 129a is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(h) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report to Congressional Defense
Committees.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
this subsection and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit a report to the congressional defense committees containing the
analysis conducted pursuant to subsection (b).''.
(d) RIF Notification.--Section 1597(d) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
Significant'' after ``Involuntary'';
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(2) by striking ``or furlough of'' and inserting ``furlough,
or significant reduction of over 50''; and
(3) <<NOTE: Notification.>> by adding after the period at
the end the following: ``The Secretary shall notify the
congressional defense committees and each Member of Congress
representing the area in which reductions are ordered. Such
notification shall include billet, activity name, number of
employees at the location, number of employees involuntarily
separated by billet, reason for the personnel action, actions to
mitigate reductions, and savings and costs.''.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of
Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a
briefing on the following:
(1) The implementation of subsection (a) of this section.
(2) Efforts to update DOD Directive 1100.4 and DOD
Instruction 1100.22 to address the analysis required under
subsection (b) of such section 129a, as amended by this section.
SEC. 1108. DEFINITION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITY FOR
PURPOSES OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.
Section 1125(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 114-328) is amended by
inserting ``and includes supporting units of a facility at an
installation or base'' after ``United States''.
SEC. 1109. PAYMENT OF RETENTION BONUSES TO DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
IN GUAM.
Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
1580.>> is amended by inserting after section 1599d the following (and
conforming the table of contents for such chapter accordingly):
``Sec. 1599e. <<NOTE: Waiver authority. 10 USC 1599e.>> Payment
of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees
in Guam.
``Notwithstanding subsection (f) of section 5754 of title 5, the
Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department may waive the
limit established under subsection (e)(1) of such section and pay an
otherwise eligible employee or category of employees in the territory of
Guam retention bonuses of up to 50 percent of basic pay, based on a
critical agency need.''.
SEC. 1110. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Modernizing Competitive Hiring Authorities for Department of
Defense.--Section 3301 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--The President''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) <<NOTE: President. Determination.>> DOD Procedures.--The
President may authorize the Department of Defense to determine the
qualification, examination, and assessment procedures for positions in
the competitive service based primarily on job-related competencies and
skills, including the use of structured interviews, technical
evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and alternative
assessments.''.
(b) Modernizing Public Notice Requirements.--Section 3327 of title
5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
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``(c) The Office of Personnel Management may authorize the
Department of Defense to use flexible outreach methods, including
curated prospect sourcing, provided that all hiring opportunities remain
publicly accessible and merit-based.''.
(c) Elimination of Time-in-grade Restrictions.--Section 3361 of
title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``An individual'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--An individual''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) DOD Promotions.--Promotions in the competitive service within
the Department of Defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and
qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements,
subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles.''.
(d) Shared Talent Pools and Structured Assessments.--Subchapter I of
chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, <<NOTE: 5 USC prec. 3301.>>
is amended by adding at the end the following (and conforming the table
of sections at the beginning of such subchapter accordingly):
``Sec. 3330g. <<NOTE: 5 USC 3330g.>> DOD use of shared talent
pools and structured assessments
``(a) Shared Talent Pools.--The Department of Defense may share
certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools within the
Department. <<NOTE: Time period.>> Certificates issued under this
authority shall remain valid for not less than one year from the date of
issuance, subject to agency-specific qualification checks.
``(b) <<NOTE: Evaluations. Regulations.>> Structured Assessments.--
The Department of Defense shall use validated structured interviews,
technical evaluations, or other skills-based assessments as part of the
hiring process for competitive service positions at the Department, in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel
Management.''.
(e) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
congressional defense committees on the impact of this subtitle and the
amendments made by this subtitle on hiring at the Department of Defense.
Such report shall include an analysis on the impact on the length of the
hiring process, the quality of applicants, the useability of the system
for applicants and the Department, the total number of individuals
appointed through alternative job postings, the total number of
individuals appointed from a shared applicant pool, and any identified
challenges to hiring.
SEC. 1111. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods. 10 USC note prec.
1781.>> EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AUTHORITY
FOR DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
(a) <<NOTE: Update. Regulations.>> In General.--Notwithstanding
section 1599b of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense
shall direct the Director of the Defense Travel Management Office to
update the Joint Travel Regulations, not later than February 1, 2026, to
authorize educational travel for a dependent of a covered employee
without regard to whether the Federal agency responsible for the
employment of the covered employee anticipates that the covered employee
will, during the 30-day period following the scheduled date of the
dependent's departure for the travel, be transferred to a location in
the United States or travel to the United States for home leave.
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(b) Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the
Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives on the update to the
Joint Travel Regulations required by subsection (a).
(2) Subsequent briefings.--Not later than one year after
providing the briefing required by paragraph (1) and annually
thereafter until February 1, 2029, the Secretary shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the use of the authority described in
subsection (a) and the cost to the Federal Government of the use
of that authority.
(c) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
employee'' means an employee of the Department of Defense Education
Activity assigned to United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
SEC. 1112. MODIFICATION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC
DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES.
Section 1125(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended by inserting ``,
including to Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair
positions'' after ``Facilities Base''.
SEC. 1113. CYBER WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
Section 1599f of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
and
(B) by inserting after clause (iii) the following:
``(iv) positions held in combatant commands,
defense agencies, and field activities supporting
the United States Cyber Command; and
``(v) up to 500 positions not otherwise
described in clauses (i) through (iv) that the
Secretary determines are hard-to-fill, highly
skilled positions critical to cyberspace planning
and operations in defense of, and which advance,
U.S. national interests in collaboration with
domestic and international partners.'';
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Rates of Pay.--The Secretary--
``(1) consistent with paragraph (2), shall fix the rates of
basic pay for employees appointed under subsection (a)(1)(B)--
``(A) with a rate of pay provided for employees in
comparable positions in the Federal Government; and
``(B) subject to the same limitations on maximum
rates of pay established for such employees by statute
or regulation; and
``(2) may prescribe a rate of basic pay for such an employee
so appointed at a rate not to exceed a rate equal to 150 percent
of the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at
level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title
5.'';
(3) in subsection (h)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``five years after
the date of the enactment of this section'' and
inserting ``three years after the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026''; and
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(B) in paragraph (2)(D), by adding at the end the
following:
``(vii) The total number of positions, the
title, duties, and responsibilities of each
position, and the location of each position,
including the assigned department, agency,
command, and cost of establishing, appointing, and
paying the salary of such positions.
``(viii) A description of--
``(I) how the Department has used
the pay authorities in subsection (b);
and
``(II) the effect of such
authorities on recruitment and retention
in the Cyber Excepted Service.'';
(4) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (j) the following:
``(k) Federal Wage System Positions.--The Secretary may--
``(1) consistent with section 5341 of title 5, adopt such
provisions of that title to provide for prevailing rate systems
of basic pay; and
``(2) apply those provisions to qualified positions for
employees in or under which the Department may employ
individuals described by section 5342(a)(2)(A) of such title.''.
SEC. 1114. PUBLIC SHIPYARD APPRENTICE PROGRAM.
(a) Fiscal Year 2026 Classes.--During fiscal year 2026, the
Secretary of the Navy shall induct, at each of the Navy shipyards, a
class of not fewer than 100 apprentices.
(b) Fiscal Year 2027 Costs.--The Secretary of the Navy shall include
the costs of the classes of Navy shipyard apprentices to be inducted in
fiscal year 2027 in the materials of the Department of Defense
supporting the fiscal year 2027 budget request submitted to Congress by
the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
Code.
SEC. 1115. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 1580.>> PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT.
(a) Policy and Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish policy and prescribe regulations for the overall management,
oversight, and administration of civilian employees of the military
departments. Such policy and such regulations shall provide for such
management, oversight, and administration to be under the purview of--
(1) with respect to civilian employees of the Department of
the Army, a Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army detailed to that
position under section 7035 of title 10, United States Code;
(2) with respect to civilian employees of the Department of
the Navy, the Chief of Naval Personnel appointed under section
8081 of such title; and
(3) with respect to civilian employees of the Department of
the Air Force, a Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force detailed
to that position under section 9035 of such title.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Implementation.--
(1) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a plan to implement subsection (a).
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(2) Issuance of regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish policy and prescribe regulations under subsection (a)
not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(3) Effective date.--Subsection (a) and the policy
established and regulations prescribed under subsection (a)
shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authorities.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces.
Sec. 1203. Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for
Security Studies.
Sec. 1204. Modification to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense
Fellowship Program.
Sec. 1205. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1206. State partnership program selection analysis.
Sec. 1207. Enhancement of international biodefense capacity.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
Sec. 1211. Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense
acquisition workforce.
Sec. 1212. Modifications to foreign military sales processes.
Sec. 1213. Periodic review of FMS-only list.
Sec. 1214. Assessment and establishment of office to support the
acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners.
Sec. 1215. Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
Sec. 1221. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
nations for support provided to United States military
operations.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1224. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1225. Counter-terrorism support.
Sec. 1226. Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon.
Sec. 1227. Prohibition on funding to the Badr Organization.
Sec. 1228. Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security
forces.
Sec. 1229. Report on strategy for increasing membership in the
Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
Sec. 1229A. Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria.
Sec. 1229B. Report on United States force posture and activities in
Syria.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-
tunnel cooperation.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains.
Sec. 1233. Modification of certain temporary authorizations related to
munitions replacement.
Sec. 1234. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the
United States and certain partner countries.
Sec. 1235. Report on United States-Israel military exercises.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
security developments involving the Russian Federation.
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Sec. 1242. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
recognized territory of Ukraine.
Sec. 1243. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1244. Military intelligence support for Ukraine.
Sec. 1245. Report relating to allied and partner support to Ukraine.
Sec. 1246. Allied contributions to United States force posture on NATO's
eastern flank.
Sec. 1247. Baltic Security Initiative.
Sec. 1248. Modification of United States basing and training, and
exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member
countries.
Sec. 1249. Oversight of United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1250. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the
European region.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1251. Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1252. Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot
program.
Sec. 1253. Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience.
Sec. 1254. Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-
Pacific.
Sec. 1255. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
Sec. 1261. Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with
foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.
Sec. 1262. Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in
third-party countries.
Sec. 1263. Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities
added to certain other lists.
Sec. 1264. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of
China.
Sec. 1265. Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1266. Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed
systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
Sec. 1267. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1268. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
Peninsula.
Sec. 1269. Report on enhanced defense relations with the Philippines.
Sec. 1270. Modernizing the defense capabilities of the Philippines.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 1271. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1272. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
operations.
Sec. 1273. Defending international security by restricting unacceptable
partnerships and tactics.
Sec. 1274. Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter
transnational criminal organizations.
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
SEC. 1201. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.
(a) Training With Friendly Foreign Countries: Payment of Training
and Exercise Expenses.--
(1) Training authorized.--Subsection (a) of section 321 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or other
security forces'' and inserting ``, or other national
security forces that perform a similar function,'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
(2) Authority to pay training and exercise expenses.--
Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection
(f)'';
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(B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) Expenses of forces assigned or allocated to that
command in conjunction with training and exercises conducted
pursuant to this section.'';
(C) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4);
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (5) as
paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
(E) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking ``such training, as specified in the
regulations'' and inserting ``training and exercises
conducted pursuant to this section''; and
(F) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
striking ``training described in'' and all that follows
through ``paragraph (4)'' and inserting ``training and
exercises conducted pursuant to this section''.
(3) Quarterly report.--Subsection (e) of such section is
amended to read as follows:
``(e) Quarterly Report.--Not less frequently than quarterly, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of
Congress a report on training and exercises conducted pursuant to this
section during the preceding 90-day period.''.
(4) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Section heading.--Section 321 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended, in the section heading,
by inserting ``and exercises'' after ``Training''.
(B) Table of sections.--The table of sections for
subchapter III of chapter 16 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10
USC prec. 321.>> United States Code, is amended by
striking the item relating to section 321 and inserting
the following:
``321. Training and exercises with friendly foreign countries: payment
of training and exercise expenses.''.
(b) Repeal of Secretary of Defense Strategic Competition
Initiative.--Section 1332 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2007; 10 U.S.C. 301 note)
is repealed.
SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
SECURITY FORCES.
Subsection (g)(2) of section 333 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``made'' after ``Amounts''.
SEC. 1203. MODIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR REGIONAL CENTERS
FOR SECURITY STUDIES.
Section 342(f)(3)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
the first sentence, by striking ``from a developing country''.
SEC. 1204. MODIFICATION TO IRREGULAR WARFARE CENTER AND REGIONAL
DEFENSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 345(c)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency'' and
inserting `` `The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
and Low-Intensity Conflict''.
SEC. 1205. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT
INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
SCHOOL.
Section 352 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``may'' and inserting
``shall''; and
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(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3) Tuition fees charged for personnel who attend the School may
not include any amount for the fixed costs of operating and maintaining
the School.''.
SEC. 1206. <<NOTE: 10 USC 341 note.>> STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
SELECTION ANALYSIS.
The Secretary of Defense shall make such changes to Department of
Defense Instruction 5111.20 (relating to the State Partnership Program),
or a successor instruction, as may be necessary to ensure that, in
performing selection analysis for the State Partnership Program under
section 341 of title 10, United States Code, the Chief of the National
Guard Bureau considers--
(1) the number of current partnerships assigned to the
National Guard of a State; and
(2) the capacity of the National Guard of a State in
relation to the number of assigned countries.
SEC. 1207. <<NOTE: 6 USC 104 note.>> ENHANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL
BIODEFENSE CAPACITY.
(a) <<NOTE: Memorandums.>> Clarification of Roles and
Responsibilities.--The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological
Defense Programs, in consultation with the Director of the Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, to seek to enter into memoranda of
understanding with other departments and agencies of the Federal
Government to clarify the roles and responsibilities of those
departments and agencies for building biodefense capabilities
internationally in execution of national security and other policies of
the Federal Government, with the Secretary focused on working with
defense counterparts in countries that are allies or partners of the
United States.
(b) Elements of Memoranda of Understanding.--The memoranda of
understanding entered into under subsection (a) shall address how each
relevant department or agency selects partner countries and the
feasibility of coordinating efforts with each such country.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
SEC. 1211. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2761 note.>> IMPROVEMENTS TO SECURITY
COOPERATION WORKFORCE AND DEFENSE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) Responsibilities of Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary of
Defense shall, consistent with the requirements of section 384 of title
10, United States Code, seek to ensure that--
(1) members of the defense acquisition workforce engaged in
foreign military sales planning and execution--
(A) are aware of evolving United States regional-
and country-level foreign partner defense capability-
building priorities; and
(B) coordinate with the security cooperation
workforce to enhance responsiveness to foreign partner
requests and defense capability-building priorities; and
(2) evaluations of members of the defense acquisition
workforce measure--
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(A) adherence to meeting the foreign partner defense
capability-building requirements identified in
Department of Defense strategy documents;
(B) responsiveness to foreign partner defense
capability-building requests;
(C) ability to meet foreign partner defense
capability-building delivery schedule requirements; and
(D) advancement of foreign partner defense
capability-building priorities identified in the
guidance described in subsection (b).
(b) Guidance.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update.>> In general.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall update, as necessary, Department of
Defense guidance governing the execution of foreign military
sales by the Department to ensure that such guidance--
(A) incorporates priorities of the national security
strategy report (submitted pursuant to section 108 of
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043)) and
the national defense strategy (required under section
113(g) of title 10, United States Code);
(B) is informed by the theater campaign plans and
theater security cooperation strategies of the combatant
commands;
(C) is disseminated to the security cooperation
workforce and the defense acquisition workforce.
(2) Elements.--The updated guidance required by paragraph
(1) shall--
(A) identify regional and country-level foreign
partner defense capability-building priorities;
(B) identify levels of urgency and desired timelines
for achieving foreign partner defense capability-
building priorities; and
(C) provide guidance to the defense acquisition
workforce and the security cooperation workforce on
levels of resourcing, innovation, and risk tolerance
that should be considered in meeting urgent needs
through the execution of foreign military sales.
(c) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2761 note.>> Foreign Military Sales Continuous
Process Improvement Board.--Section 1210(b)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (22 U.S.C. 2671 note) is amended
to read as follows:
``(2) Membership.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Certain members.--
``(i) In general.--Up to three of the members
of the Board may be selected from among
individuals who are not any of the following:
``(I) Officers or employees of the
Department of Defense.
``(II) Members of the Armed Forces.
``(III) A registered lobbyist.
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``(ii) Clearance.--Each member of the Board
described in this subparagraph shall be
individuals who are determined to be eligible for
access to classified information necessary to
participate on the Board.''.
(d) 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 ``security cooperation workforce'' has the
meaning given the term in section 384 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 1212. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2761 note.>> MODIFICATIONS TO FOREIGN
MILITARY SALES PROCESSES.
(a) Acquisition Strategies.--The Secretary of Defense shall, with
respect to the foreign military sales process--
(1) establish a requirement that, in developing letters of
offer and acceptance for a foreign military sale, the
acquisition program manager, or other official responsible for
the program, shall develop an acquisition strategy that is--
(A) informed by input from the purchaser of such
foreign military sale; and
(B) executed in a manner that effectively addresses
urgency of need and associated risk tolerance of such
purchaser; and
(2) in establishing such requirement, ensure that such
purchaser is provided an opportunity to provide input on urgency
of need and associated risk tolerance, alternative acquisition
approaches that may be taken to accelerate program delivery, and
the schedule, cost, and capability trade-offs associated with
such alternate approaches.
(b) Agreements With Manufacturers.--
(1) In general.--A United States prime contractor may enter
into a covered agreement with a manufacturer to begin the
process of acquiring long-lead Government-furnished equipment
based on forecasted requirements prior to the execution of a
contract for a commercial sale or issuance of a letter of offer
and acceptance for a foreign military sale.
(2) Department of defense policy.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and each
Secretary of a military department shall implement
policies that allow United States prime contractors to
enter into covered agreements described in paragraph
(1).
(B) Elements.--The policies required by subparagraph
(A) shall require--
(i) United States prime contractors to be
responsible for--
(I) negotiating directly with the
manufacturer of Government-furnished
equipment, including with respect to the
terms and conditions described in
subsection (c)(1)(B); and
(II) providing any payment to such
manufacturer; and
(ii) transfer of Government-furnished
equipment from such manufacturer to the prime
contractor shall not occur until the date on which
a contract for a commercial sale or letter of
offer and acceptance is
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executed with respect to the foreign military sale
that is the subject of the covered agreement.
(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed as authorizing, requiring, or providing for the
United States Government to assume any liability or other
financial responsibility with respect to a covered agreement.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered agreement'' means an agreement
between a United States prime contractor and a manufacturer
pursuant to which--
(A) the prime contractor, in anticipation of a
foreign military sale, enters into a contract with the
manufacturer for the production of one or more defense
articles (as defined in section 301 of title 10, United
States Code) that will be supplied to the prime
contractor as Government-furnished equipment;
(B) the parties agree to the allocation of risks,
obligations, profits, and costs in the event the
anticipated foreign military sale does not occur,
including whether the defense articles manufactured
under the agreement are retained by the manufacturer;
and
(C) the United States Government assumes no
liability with respect to either party in the event the
anticipated foreign military sale does not occur.
(2) The term ``foreign military sales process'' means the
processes for foreign military sales authorized under chapter 2
of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.).
SEC. 1213. PERIODIC REVIEW OF FMS-ONLY LIST.
(a) Review and Report.--
(1) Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary
of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
complete a review of defense articles and defense services that
are eligible to be provided under the foreign military sales
program under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2761 et seq.), but not eligible to be provided under
direct commercial sales under section 38 of such Act (22 U.S.C.
2778), in order to identify those articles and services that
should also be eligible to be provided through such direct
commercial sales.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
completion of each review required by subsection (a),
the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that contains the
results of the review, including any defense articles
and services added to or removed from the FMS-Only list
during the preceding reporting period, as well as the
justification for such decisions.
(B) Form.--The report required by this paragraph
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain
a classified annex.
(C) Definitions.--In this paragraph--
(i) the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
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(I) the Committee on Foreign
Relations and the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate; and
(II) the Committee on Foreign
Affairs and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(ii) the term ``FMS-only list'' means the list
maintained by the Secretary of State of defense
articles and defense serv ices that are eligible
to be provided under the foreign military sales
program under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control
Act, but not eligible to be provided under direct
commercial sales under section 38 of such Act.
(b) Termination.--This section shall terminate on the date that is 5
years after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1214. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 301 note.>> ASSESSMENT AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE TO SUPPORT THE
ACQUISITION OF SPECIFIED NON-PROGRAM OF
RECORD SYSTEMS BY FOREIGN ALLIES AND
PARTNERS.
(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Assessment.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall complete an assessment to determine the optimal organizational
structure, authorities, reporting relationships, and resource
requirements to manage effectively the acquisition of specified non-
program of record systems by foreign allies and partners.
(b) <<NOTE: Process. Updates. Guidance.>> Establishment.--Not later
than October 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall establish an office
to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners, including the process for updating relevant
Department of Defense-wide guidance, directives and instructions.
(c) Responsibilities.--The office required by subsection (b) shall
be responsible for the following:
(1) Coordinating with allies and partners to identify and
procure specified non-program of record systems.
(2) Facilitating discussions between industry and foreign
allies and partners on new specified non-program of record
systems.
(3) Liaising with combatant commands to identify new
specified non-program of record systems aligned with the
strategic priorities of the combatant commands for theater
security cooperation.
(4) Promoting capabilities with foreign allies and partners
that align with priority capabilities for the combatant
commands.
(5) Developing foreign military sales cases for specified
non-program of record systems to expedite deliveries of such
systems to foreign allies and partners.
(6) Coordinating internal Department of Defense approval
processes to expedite the delivery of specified non-program of
record systems.
(7) Other relevant responsibilities as determined by the
Secretary.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after completion of the
assessment required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate with a briefing on the
responsibilities, resources, and plan of activities for the
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non-program of record office that is to be established in accordance
with subsection (b).
(e) Specified Non-program of Record System Defined.--In this
section, the term ``specified non-program of record system'' means a
system that does not exist formally as a program of record within the
Department of Defense, including the following:
(1) Type A (Modified/Former Department of Defense program of
record), which includes requests to modify an existing program
of record with non-program of record elements and requests tied
to former programs of record.
(2) Type B (Military Unique), which includes commercial
capabilities that are designed, modified, or built specifically
for military applications and are not current or former programs
of record.
(3) Type C (Commercial), which includes a ``commercial
product''--
(A) as such term is defined in section 2.101 of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation; and
(B) that is not classified.
SEC. 1215. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 301 note.>> GUIDANCE FOR
COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL ARMS
TRANSFERS.
(a) <<NOTE: Update.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
issue updated guidance, in accordance with section 382 of title 10,
United States Code, to streamline and align the roles, responsibilities,
and authorities, and improve transparency, relating to Department of
Defense processes for international arms transfers, including foreign
military sales.
(b) Elements.--The updated guidance required by subsection (a) shall
do the following: (1) Streamline the roles and responsibilities relating
to Department processes for international arms transfers (including the
foreign military sales and technology security and foreign disclosure
processes in accordance with section 1086) so as to ensure effective
implementation of such roles and responsibilities among the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency,
the Defense Technology Security Administration, and the military
departments.
(2) Designate a lead official who, in coordination with the
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
Department of Defense, shall be responsible for collecting,
tracking, coordinating, and sharing data and information on
Foreign Military Sales cases for the purposes of--
(A) facilitating transparency across the Department
of Defense international cooperation enterprise
(including industry and international partners within
such enterprise and components and subcomponents of the
Department); and
(B) sharing information on foreign military sales
case development, execution, contracting, and
implementation processes.
(3) Develop a framework to facilitate the use of the foreign
military sales process to deliver defense articles and services
to allies and partners through programs other than a program of
record in accordance with section 1214.
(4) Set forth foreign military sales-specific guidance
that--
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(A) identifies security cooperation priorities;
(B) is informed by priorities identified in the
National Defense Strategy, Department planning guidance,
and theater campaign plans; and
(C) takes into consideration--
(i) the risk factors for arms transfers
identified in the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2751 et seq.); and
(ii) the industrial capacity for production.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days prior to the issuance of the
updated guidance required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide
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 with a briefing on the
development and implementation of such guidance that describes the
manner in which the procedures set forth in the guidance will
streamline, and enhance the transparency of, international cooperation
processes of the Department.
(d) Dissemination of FMS-specific Guidance.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
disseminate the foreign miliary sales-specific guidance described in
subsection (b)(4) to the Department of Defense international cooperation
enterprise.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
SEC. 1221. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED
TO UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) Extension of Authority.--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, 2024, and ending on December 31,
2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on
December 31, 2026,''.
(b) Extension of Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (d)(1) of such
section is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and
ending on December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1,
2025, and ending on December 31, 2026''.
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) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D),
and (E) as subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), and (F),
respectively;
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following subparagraph:
``(B) evolving thresholds for the use of direct and
attributable force by Iran;'';
(C) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by
striking ``;;'' at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
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(D) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by
striking ``; and'' at the end and inserting a period.
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as
subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following subparagraph:
``(C) a summary of Iran's procurement of advanced
conventional capabilities from Russia;'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``any Iraqi
Shia-militia operating under the auspices of the
`Islamic Resistance','' after ``the Badr
Organization,'';
(B) in subparagraph (I)(ii), by striking ``and
activities; and'' and inserting ``, assets, and critical
infrastructure; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following subparagraph:
``(L) <<NOTE: Assessment. Hezbollah. Hamas. Palestine
Islamic Jihad. Ansar Allah.>> an assessment of the
military power of Iranian proxies and partners,
including Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad,
Ansar Allah, and Iraqi and Syrian proxies.'';
(4) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``nuclear
weapons capabilities and developments'' and inserting
``nuclear weapons-related advances, including
development of related scientific and industrial
infrastructure, fissile material inventories aggregated
by level of enrichment, and weaponization-related
activities'';
(B) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``to the Middle
East and Europe; and'' and inserting ``globally;''; and
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as
subparagraph (I); and
(D) by adding after subparagraph (F) the following
subparagraphs:
``(G) <<NOTE: Analysis. Drones.>> a detailed
analysis of the domestic and foreign supply chains
supporting Iran's drone program;
``(H) <<NOTE: Assessment. Arms and munitions.>> a
detailed assessment of the domestic production capacity
by Iran's proxies in the Middle East of tactical
munitions including mortars, rocket assisted munitions,
and rockets and long-range strike capabilities,
including, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic
missiles; and'';
(5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and chemical,
biological, and advanced conventional weapons, weapon systems,
and delivery vehicles'' and inserting ``chemical, biological,
and advanced conventional weapons, weapon systems, and delivery
vehicles, including drones''; and
(6) in paragraph (8)--
(A) by striking ``the Bashar al-Assad regime,'' and
inserting ``the Russian Federation,'';
(B) by inserting ``Ansarallah,'' after ``Hamas,'';
and
(C) by striking ``or any other foreign terrorist
organization.'' and inserting ``the Badr Organization,
any other foreign terrorist organization, or any
Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'';
(b) Definitions.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
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(1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``, including surface-to-surface or anti-ship
variants.''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end ``, including
surface-to-surface or anti-ship variants.''.
(c) Termination.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1223. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION 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. 3541) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ``, including any
modifications made to the vetting process in order to determine
whether Syrian groups or individuals associated with the
Government of Syria are eligible recipients'' before the period
at the end;
(3) in subsection (d)(2), by redesignating subclause (I) of
clause (iii) of subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K), and
adjusting the margins accordingly;
(4) in subsection (e)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``elements of the Syrian opposition and
other''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Shia militias aligned with
or supporting the Government of Syria, and
groups'' and inserting ``Islamist extremist
organizations, Shia militias, proxy forces, or
groups otherwise'';
(ii) by striking ``Jabhat al Nusrah, Ahrar al
Sham, other'';
(iii) by inserting ``and associated and
successor'' after ``al-Qaeda''; and
(iv) by striking ``related'';
(5) in subsection (l)(3)(E)), by striking ``December 31,
2025'' and inserting ``the date specified in the matter
preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a)''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Funds made available to carry out
this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to
subsection (a)--
``(1) to any entity that is not an appropriately vetted
Syrian group or individual; or
``(2) to forces associated with any other government or
nation.''.
SEC. 1224. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE
OF IRAQ AND SYRIA.
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) is amended--
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(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December
31, 2026'';
(2) by striking subsection (g);
(3) by redesignating subsections (h) through (o) as
subsections (g) through (n), respectively;
(4) in subsection (i)(1)(C), as redesignated, by striking
``subsection (l)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(2)'';
(5) in subsection (k)(2), as redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
``subsection (j)(1)(C)'' and inserting ``subsection
(i)(1)(C)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection
(k)'' and inserting ``subsection (j)'';
(6) in subsection (n)(6), as redesignated, by striking
``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''; and
(7) by adding at the end the following:
``(o) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Funds made available to carry out
this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to
subsection (a)--
``(1) to entities other than military or other security
forces of or associated with the Government of Iraq, including
Kurdish and tribal security forces, or other local security
forces with a national security mission;
``(2) to forces associated with any other government or
nation; or
``(3) to Iranian-aligned militias.''.
SEC. 1225. COUNTER-TERRORISM SUPPORT.
(a) Authority to Provide Support.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 1226
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public
Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``with Syria'' and
inserting ``with any other country''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end before the
period the following: ``and along the border of Egypt with
Sudan''.
(b) <<NOTE: Lebanese Hezbollah.>> Support to Government of
Lebanon.--Subsection (c)(2) of such section is amended by adding at the
end the following: ``Such support may be used only to promote the
ability of the armed forces of Lebanon to counter the threat posed by
Lebanese Hezbollah and any other terrorist organization that threatens
the security of Lebanon and its neighbors.''.
(c) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (h) of such section is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1226. <<NOTE: 10 USC 333 note.>> ENHANCING SECURITY
PARTNERSHIP WITH JORDAN AND LEBANON.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, pursuant to existing
authorities, shall seek to provide assistance, including training,
equipment, logistics support, supplies, and services, to the Government
of Jordan and the Government of Lebanon for the purposes of--
(1) supporting and enhancing efforts of the military forces
of Jordan; and
(2) <<NOTE: Hezbollah.>> with respect to the Government of
Lebanon, for increasing the capacity of the Lebanese armed
forces in order to disarm the Iranian-backed terrorist group
Hezbollah.
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(b) Plan.--
(1) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In general.--Not later than June 30,
2026, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Commander of the United States Central Command and in
consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that describes the
plan of the Department of Defense to provide assistance under
subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall, at
a minimum, include the following elements:
(A) A description of the existing authorities to
provide the assistance described in subsection (a) to
the Government of Jordan and the Government of Lebanon.
(B) A description of the strategic objectives of the
assistance described in subsection (a), including
specific capability gaps that such assistance seeks to
address and the recipient units of the military forces
of Jordan and Lebanon for such assistance.
(C) An identification of any opportunities to
transfer military equipment, including aircraft and
unmanned systems, from existing inventory of the
Department of Defense to bolster the capabilities of the
military forces of Jordan.
(D) A rubric for assessing the progress of the
Lebanese armed forces in disarming Hezbollah, and
options for suspending assistance to the Lebanese armed
forces if it is determined that such forces are
unwilling to act to disarm Hezbollah.
SEC. 1227. <<NOTE: Determination. 10 USC 2241 note.>> PROHIBITION
ON FUNDING TO THE BADR ORGANIZATION.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year
2026 may be made available to the Badr Organization or any organization
that the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency determines to be an
affiliate or successor of the Badr Organization.
SEC. 1228. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE IRAQI
SECURITY FORCES.
(a) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Limitation on Obligation of Funds.--
Not more than 75 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Iraqi
security forces 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) may be obligated or expended until
the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional
defense committees a certification that the Government of Iraq has taken
credible steps--
(1) to reduce the operational capacity of Iran-aligned
militia groups not integrated into the Iraqi security forces
through a publicly verifiable disarmament, demobilization, and
reintegration process;
(2) to strengthen the authority and operational control of
the Prime Minister of Iraq as Commander-in-Chief over the Iraqi
security forces; and
(3) to investigate and hold accountable members of Iran-
aligned militia groups or members of the Iraqi security forces
operating outside the formal chain of command of the Iraqi
security forces who engage in attacks on United States or
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Iraqi personnel or otherwise act in an illegal or destabilizing
manner.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period. Determination.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive the limitation in subsection (a) for a period of not
more than 180 days if the Secretary determines that such waiver is in
the national security interest of the United
States. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Any such waiver shall be submitted in
writing to the congressional defense committees not later than 15 days
after issuance, along with a justification and a description of the
steps being taken to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a).
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall apply to
funds authorized to be appropriated for the Iraqi security forces that
are designated for the Kurdish Peshmerga Forces.
(d) Iraqi Security Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``Iraqi security forces'' means the military and other security forces
of or associated with the Government of Iraq.
SEC. 1229. REPORT ON STRATEGY FOR INCREASING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY INTEGRATION AND
PROSPERITY AGREEMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report describing the strategic
importance of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity
Agreement and the benefits of its potential expansion.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall also
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the strategic benefits of CSIPA to
regional and global security.
(2) An assessment of CSIPA's operational value to the
Department of Defense and partners in the region following the
Red Sea attacks.
(3) An assessment of how CSIPA leverages United States
military assets such as the United States Fifth Fleet to address
regional threats.
(4) Identification of potential modifications to the CSIPA
framework that would support broader regional participation.
(5) An evaluation of the resource and capability
requirements necessary to expand CSIPA membership.
(6) Recommendations for further collaboration between the
Department of Defense and member countries of CSIPA.
(c) Definition of Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity
Agreement.--In this section, the terms ``Comprehensive Security
Integration and Prosperity Agreement'' and ``CSIPA'' refer to the
cooperative agreement signed by the United States and the Kingdom of
Bahrain on September 13, 2023.
SEC. 1229A. REPORT ON ISIS DETENTION FACILITIES IN SYRIA.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods. Termination date.>> In General.--Not
later than March 31, 2026, and annually thereafter through March 31,
2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on detention facilities in Syria for members of the
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) secured by the Syrian Democratic
Forces (SDF).
(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a)
shall include--
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(1) an assessment of the current security and living
conditions in such facilities and plans for the long-term
security of such facilities;
(2) an estimate of the number of detainees in such
facilities and their nationalities; and
(3) a description of--
(A) efforts of the Department of Defense, working
with and through local partners, countries of origin of
detainees, and other United States Government entities,
to repatriate detainees to their home countries or third
countries; and
(B) any potential refoulement concerns with respect
to such repatriation.
SEC. 1229B. REPORT ON UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE AND ACTIVITIES
IN SYRIA.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter,
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with Commander of the United
States Central Command, shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a report on the status of the conditions-based consolidation
of United States force posture, basing locations, and activities in
Syria.
(b) Elements.--The report described in subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A determination of whether such force posture, basing
locations, and activities continue to sufficiently--
(A) meet objectives consistent with the purposes
outlined in section 1209(a) of the Carl Levin and Howard
P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat.
354), including new cooperation with the Syrian
Government and other members of the Global Coalition to
Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria;
(B) deter Iran and Iranian-linked groups, including
the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force and the
proxies and affiliates of such Force operating inside
Syria;
(C) support the Syrian Democratic Forces and other
Syrian groups and individuals in maintaining stability
and security throughout the formation of a
representative and inclusive Syrian government that
defends the rights and interests of all minorities; and
(D) deter instability emanating from Syria,
including threats to the United States and allies and
partners of the United States, including Israel.
(2) A description of the operational and strategic
conditions informing decisions made relative to subsection (a),
including detailed evaluation criteria and processes for
continual assessment.
(3) A description of how the objectives in subsection (a)
are being met, or what changes need to be implemented to meet
such objectives.
(4) A description of the current posture of the Armed Forces
in Syria and levels of engagement by the Armed Forces with
Syrian groups and individuals.
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(5) Changes in the assessment of the threat to the United
States, and allies and partners of the United States, from the
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
(6) A description of any planned posture changes of the
Armed Forces in Syria, and the projected impacts on United
States engagement with partner forces in Syria.
(7) Any other matters the Secretary or the Commander deem
relevant.
(c) Form.--The report shall be submitted in unclassified form but
may include a classified annex.
(d) Sunset.--The requirement under this section shall terminate 3
years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
SEC. 1231. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL
ANTI-TUNNEL COOPERATION.
Section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
inserting ``$80,000,000''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
SEC. 1232. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL
COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS
IN ALL WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.
(a) In General.--Section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``unmanned aerial
systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by amending the subsection heading to read as
follows: ``United States-Israel Program on Countering
Unmanned Systems'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``to establish capabilities''
and inserting ``to accelerate development of
advanced technologies''; and
(ii) by striking ``unmanned aerial systems''
and inserting ``unmanned systems in all
warfighting domains'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Activities.--The activities required by this
subsection may include the following:
``(A) Collaborative research initiatives involving
government, private sector, and academic institutions in
the United States and Israel.
``(B) Joint training exercises and information-
sharing mechanisms to maximize the sharing of technical
expertise, data, and tactics related to emerging
unmanned systems and related threats.
``(C) Development of joint technical requirements.
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``(D) Collaborative development and evaluation of
novel systems with defense industry partners.
``(E) Coordination with acquisition program offices
of the United States and Israel military service
departments, components, and commands to expedite
deployment of relevant systems and enhance military
readiness.''; and
(E) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``activities described in paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``activities described in this subsection'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``aerial''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$55,000,000''
and inserting ``$70,000,000'';
(4) in subsection (c), by striking ``an appropriate research
and development entity of a military department'' and inserting
``the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate'';
(5) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively;
(6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report that
shall include for the preceding year a description of activities
conducted under the program including--
``(1) an assessment of progress made by the United States
and Israel in addressing unmanned systems threats and
requirements;
``(2) an assessment of the program's collaboration with
other United States Government programs and defense contractors;
``(3) an update on efforts to transition capabilities to
acquisition program managers for fielding by United States or
Israeli military services, components, and commands; and
``(4) recommendations for future program activities and
funding.''; and
(7) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking
``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
(b) <<NOTE: Continuation. Reports. 22 USC 8606 note.>> Transition
Provision.--The Secretary of Defense shall continue to carry out the
activities authorized by section 1278 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, as such section was in effect on
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, until such time as
the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of Congress the
report required by subsection (a)(3) of such section, as amended by
subsection (a) of this section, for purposes of carrying of the
activities required by such section 1278.
SEC. 1233. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS
RELATED TO MUNITIONS REPLACEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 1244 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2844) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``and israel'' and
inserting ``israel, and the united states defense industrial
base ''; and
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or Israel'' each
place it appears and inserting ``Israel, or the United
States defense industrial base''; and
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(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``or Israel'' each
place it appears and inserting ``Israel, or the United
States defense industrial base''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) The table of contents at the beginning of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395) is amended by striking the
item relating to section 1244 and inserting the following:
``1244. Temporary authorizations related to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and
the United States defense industrial base.''.
(2) The table of contents at the beginning of title XII of
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2820) is amended
by striking the item relating to section 1244 and inserting the
following:
``1244. Temporary authorizations related to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and
the United States defense industrial base.''.
SEC. 1234. <<NOTE: 10 USC 301 note.>> RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
TEST, AND EVALUATION OF EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER THE WARFIGHTING
CAPABILITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND
CERTAIN PARTNER COUNTRIES.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, upon request by the
Ministry of Defense of a covered partner country and in consultation
with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director
of National Intelligence, is authorized to carry out, jointly with the
covered partner country, research, development, test, and evaluation of
emerging technologies to further the warfare capabilities of the United
States and the covered partner country to meet emerging defense
challenges, including in the areas of artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation.
(b) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) shall be conducted in a
manner that robustly protects sensitive information and the national
security interests of the United States and the covered partner country.
(c) Applicability of Export Control Restrictions.--Any activity
authorized under subsection (a), including fundamental research, open
source, and standards-related activities, for the development,
production, or use of goods, technology, software, knowledge, or source
code shall be subject to--
(1) the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C
of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; and
(2) all other laws applicable to the control of arms
exports.
(d) Report.--None of the activities described in subsection (a) may
be carried out with respect to a covered partner country until the date
on which the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National
Intelligence submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
report with respect to that partner country that includes the following:
(1) A memorandum of agreement between the United States and
the covered partner country regarding sharing of costs and
security safeguards for the activities described in subsection
(a), and any supporting documents.
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(2) A certification that such memorandum of agreement--
(A) requires sharing of costs of the activities and
security safeguards described in subsection (a),
including in-kind support, between the United States and
the covered partner country;
(B) establishes the rights of the United States to
any intellectual property developed under the memorandum
of agreement;
(C) requires the United States Government to receive
semiannual reports on expenditure of funds, if any, by
the government of the covered partner country,
including--
(i) a description of what the funds have been
used for;
(ii) a description of when funds were
expended;
(iii) an identification of entities that
expended the funds; and
(iv) the export control regimes in place in
the covered partner country to protect sensitive
technology, including related intellectual
property and innovation efforts; and
(D) includes robust safeguards against the ability
of the People's Republic of China or other foreign
adversaries of the United States from, directly or
indirectly, accessing, acquiring, or benefitting from
any potential innovation, technology, research, product,
or application funded, produced, or utilized by the
partnership.
(e) <<NOTE: Effective date. Designation.>> Lead Agency.--Not
earlier than the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the
first report pursuant to subsection (d), the Secretary shall designate
the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate of the Department
of Defense as the lead agency of the Department in carrying out this
section.
(f) <<NOTE: Records.>> Semiannual Reports.--The Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees on a
semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent
semiannual report provided by the government of each covered partner
country to the Department of Defense pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(C).
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee
on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``covered partner country'' means a country
that, as of June 1, 2025, has signed a bilateral agreement with
the United States that is managed by the Irregular Warfare
Technology Support Directorate of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 1235. REPORT ON UNITED STATES-ISRAEL MILITARY EXERCISES.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for
not more
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than 3 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a written report on United States Department of
Defense exercises conducted jointly with Israel.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A list of Department of Defense exercises that included
Israel during the preceding 1-year period.
(2) A list of any other countries that participated in each
such exercise.
(3) A detailed description of the capabilities and missions
rehearsed in each exercise.
(4) A description of the manner and extent to which each
exercise increased inoperability and regional cooperation.
(5) A description of the manner and extent to which each
exercise improved the readiness and capabilities of
participating countries.
(6) An assessment of any gaps in desired joint capabilities
that could be addressed by conducting additional exercises to
increase interoperability, along with the resources required for
such additional exercises and the impact, if any, to United
States readiness from conducting such additional exercises.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form and may contain a classified annex.
(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the congressional defense committees; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
SEC. 1241. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY
AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE
RUSSIAN FEDERATION.
Section 1234 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3936) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
``(1) The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia's
security strategy and military strategy, including military
spending and investment priorities.
``(2) Developments in the military doctrine, operational
concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and
significant military operations and deployments of the Russian
Armed Forces.
``(3) An assessment of the force structure, readiness, and
capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
``(4) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the
Arctic and the North Atlantic region.
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``(5) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces as they relate to
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including--
``(A) the force posture of Russian Armed Forces
deployed adjacent to NATO's borders, including in
Kaliningrad;
``(B) a list and description of all known violations
by Russia of NATO airspace during the reporting period,
and to the extent feasible, an evaluation of whether
such incidents were intentional or unintentional; and
``(C) an assessment of the threat posed to NATO
bases, critical infrastructure, and other industrial and
military targets posed by Russian hybrid attacks.
``(6) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in
Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine's borders.
``(7) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces in the Baltic and
Black Seas.
``(8) An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the
Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to restore losses
from the war in Ukraine and to expand its force beyond 2022
levels.
``(9) An assessment of the impact of United States and
international sanctions on the Russian military's reconstitution
efforts, including an assessment of the impact of removing
sanctions on the Russian military's reconstitution efforts.
``(10) An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces have
learned from the war in Ukraine and how Russia has applied those
lessons.
``(11) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Latin
America and the Caribbean.
``(12) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Indo-
Pacific, with a specific emphasis on how such strategy,
objectives, and force posture affect the People's Republic of
China.
``(13) An assessment of the military cooperation between
Russia and the People's Republic of China, including defense
trade, joint military exercises, and the sharing of military
intelligence.
``(14) An assessment of the objectives of Russia's treaty
alliance with North Korea, including analyses of the following
elements:
``(A) Any technology sharing pertaining to chemical,
biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
``(B) Any cooperation on missile or space launch-
related technology.
``(C) Arms trade.
``(D) Tactical and operational military cooperation
between Russia and North Korea, including lessons
learned and compensation derived from cooperative
training and participation in actual conflict.
``(15) An assessment of Russia's military cooperation with
India.
``(16) An assessment of Russia's coercive behavior directed
at United States allies in the Indo-Pacific.
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``(17) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Middle
East.
``(18) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Africa.
``(19) A description of Russia's overseas military basing,
military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project
power.
``(20) A summary of all significant Russian cooperation with
foreign military and security forces, including major training
and exercises, foreign deployments, and basing agreements--
specifying for each Russian foreign deployment the number of
forces deployed, the types of capabilities deployed, the length
of the deployment, and any agreement enabling or governing the
deployment.
``(21) An assessment of relations between Russia and Iran,
the People's Republic of China, and North Korea, with respect to
security and military matters.
``(22) An assessment of the proliferation activities of
Russia and Russian entities, including activities relating to
the supply of materials, technologies, or expertise relating to
nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile
systems to other states or non-state actors.
``(23) An assessment of Russia's nuclear program and
capabilities, including--
``(A) its nuclear strategy and associated doctrines;
``(B) the size and state of its stockpile and
projections of its future arsenals;
``(C) its civil and military production capacities;
and
``(D) the modernization and force structure of its
strategic forces.
``(24) An assessment of the use by Russia of chemical
weapons, including chemical munitions, during the preceding year
either as part of an armed conflict or against individuals
outside an armed conflict.
``(25) A description of Russia's current missile defense
strategy and capabilities, including efforts to develop missile
defense capabilities.
``(26) A description of Russia's anti-access and area denial
capabilities.
``(27) A description of Russia's command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the
applications for such program and capabilities for precision-
guided weapons.
``(28) An assessment of Russia's space and counterspace
programs and capabilities.
``(29) An assessment of Russia's cyberwarfare and electronic
warfare capabilities, including details on the number of
malicious cyber incidents originating from Russia against
Department of Defense infrastructure.
``(30) An assessment of any influence operations or
campaigns by Russia targeting the United States, any military
alliances and partnerships of which the United States is a
member, or treaty allies of the United States, including--
``(A) the objectives of such operations;
``(B) the tactics, techniques, and procedures used;
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``(C) the impact of such operations on the United
States, military alliances or partnerships of which the
United States is a member, or treaty allies of the
United States;
``(D) detail regarding any campaign that
specifically targeted Department of Defense personnel;
and
``(E) the metrics used to judge the impact of such
operations.
``(31) An assessment of how Russian private military
companies are being utilized to advance the security interests
of Russia, including by securing access to raw materials.
``(32) Other military and security developments involving
Russia that the Secretary of Defense considers relevant to
United States national security.''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``January 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1242. 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 117-263; 136 Stat.
2847) is amended by striking ``or 2025'' and inserting ``2025, or
2026''.
SEC. 1243. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UKRAINE SECURITY
ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.
Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5);
and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(6) Availability of funds for programs across fiscal
years.--Amounts made available after the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
in a 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 second fiscal
year thereafter.
``(7) Authority for interchange of supplies and services.--
The limitation in subsection (b)(2) of section 2571 of title 10,
United States Code, shall not apply with respect to reimbursable
support for the purpose of providing assistance under this
section.'';
(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
``(11) For fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000.
``(12) For fiscal year 2027, $400,000,000.'';
(3) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2029''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(k) Accepting Equipment Back Into Stock.--
``(1) In general.--Equipment procured to carry out the
authority granted pursuant to subsection (a) may only be treated
as stocks of the Department of Defense if--
``(A) the equipment procured has not yet been
transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is urgently
needed
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to eliminate a deficiency that impacts an ongoing or
anticipated, imminent United States contingency
operation that, if left unfulfilled, could result in
loss of life or critical mission failure for the United
States Armed Forces;
``(B) the equipment procured has not yet been
transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is no
longer needed to support a program carried out pursuant
to such subsection; or
``(C) the equipment procured has been transferred to
the Government of Ukraine and is returned by Ukraine to
the United States.
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Replacement.--In the case of
treating equipment as stocks of the Department of Defense
pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall, using amounts
made available after the date of the enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, initiate action
to replace such equipment for the Government of Ukraine within
30 days of transmitting the applicable notification required
under paragraph (3).
``(3) Notification.--The Secretary may only treat equipment
procured to carry out the authority granted pursuant to
subsection (a) as stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant
to paragraph (1) if the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a notification that describes how the relevant
conditions to treat the equipment as stocks were met--
``(A) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> in the
case of a notification relating to equipment described
in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph (1), as soon as
feasible but not later than 48 hours after the date on
which the Secretary determines to treat such equipment
as stocks of the Department; or
``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> in the case of a
notification relating to equipment described in
subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph, not fewer
than 15 days before the entry into effect of a
determination by the Secretary to treat such equipment
as such stocks.
``(4) Report.--In the case of treating equipment as stocks
of the Department of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the
Secretary shall transmit to the congressional defense committees
not later than 15 days after submitting the notification
required in paragraph (3) a report with the plan of the
Department of Defense to replace the equipment originally
intended for the Government of Ukraine, including sourcing,
timeline for procurement, and delivery.''.
SEC. 1244. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification Required.--The Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives, the Select Committee on Intelligence of
the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives a notification not later than 48 hours after a
decision to pause, terminate, or otherwise restrict or materially
downgrade intelligence support, including information, intelligence, and
imagery collection authorized under title 10, United States Code, to the
Government of Ukraine for the purpose of supporting military operations
of the Government of Ukraine.
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(b) Elements.--The notification required in subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) a detailed description of the reason for the pause,
termination, restriction, or material downgrade of United States
support;
(2) the expected duration of the pause, termination,
restriction, or material downgrade; and
(3) the anticipated impact of such decision on the ability
of Ukraine to conduct effective military operations.
(c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on December
31, 2027.
SEC. 1245. REPORT RELATING TO ALLIED AND PARTNER SUPPORT TO
UKRAINE.
Section 1243 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 460) is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report Required.--Not later than 90
days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--
``(1) an accounting of all bilateral military contributions
to Ukraine made by allied and partner countries or multinational
organizations in absolute and relative terms, disaggregated by
country and organization, since January 1, 2022, including a
separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting
period;
``(2) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine made by
allied and partner countries using the United States Jumpstart
initiative, detailing the authorities used, quantity, valuation,
and delivery timeline for each contribution and including a
separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting
period;
``(3) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine made by
allied and partner countries using the United States Prioritized
Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to the Ukraine
Security Assitance Initiative (USAI) account, including a
separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting
period as well as--
``(A) the allied contributions used for new
procurements using the USAI account, including the
quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for each new
procurement;
``(B) the allied contributions used for the
replacement of any weapons or articles provided to the
Government of Ukraine, including the quantity,
valuation, and delivery timeline for each item that has
been sent to the Government of Ukraine from United
States stocks; and
``(C) a comprehensive list of United States weapon
systems provided to Ukraine associated with the allied
contributions to the PURL initiative, including, for
each such system, an identification of whether it was
previously committed to Ukraine under USAI or through
presidential drawdown authority, and, if so, the
specific assistance package in which the commitment was
made;
``(4) a statement of the remaining unobligated balance of
funds in the USAI account, including a description of when such
balance will expire;
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``(5) a plan for how the Secretary intends to use the
remaining unobligated funds from allied contributions to the
USAI account to support Ukraine's capacity to defend itself and
strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by the
Russian Federation;
``(6) a plan for further engagement with allied and partner
countries on the use of the PURL initiative to support Ukraine's
capacity to defend itself and to strengthen its deterrence
against future aggression by the Russian Federation;
``(7) an identification of any weapon system during the
reporting period that meets Ukrainian requirements, as validated
by the Commander of the United States European Command, but has
not been delivered to Ukraine by the United States or an allied
or partner country; and
``(8) any other matters that the Secretary determines to be
relevant.'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``January 1, 2025'' and
inserting ``January 1, 2027'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended, as
subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term `appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(1) the congressional defense committees; and
``(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.''.
SEC. 1246. ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE ON
NATO'S EASTERN FLANK.
Section 2350j of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting ``another country or''
before ``a regional organization'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country'';
(C) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Other logistical and operational support for the armed
forces in a deployed or rotational status in a country that is a
member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.'';
(3) in paragraph (2) of subsection (f), by amending
subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
``(E) The amount of such burden sharing
contributions expended, by eligible category, including
compensation for--
``(i) local national employees;
``(ii) military construction projects;
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``(iii) supplies and services of the
Department of Defense; and
``(iv) other logistical and operational
support for the armed forces in a deployed or
rotational status in a country that is a member of
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Other Logistical and Operational Support for the Armed Forces
Defined.--In this section, the term `other logistical and operational
support for the armed forces'--
``(1) means the reasonable and proper costs of the armed
forces for fuel, transportation, force protection (including
cyber protection), training ammunition, utilities, and medical
and maintenance services, including services required to
maintain infrastructure, pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in
good working order; and
``(2) does not include pay, allowances, and other normal
benefits to which members of the United States armed forces are
entitled.''.
SEC. 1247. <<NOTE: 10 USC 333 note.>> BALTIC SECURITY INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--Pursuant to the authorities provided in chapter 16
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Commander of United States European Command, shall
establish and carry out an initiative, to be known as the ``Baltic
Security Initiative'', for the purpose of deepening security cooperation
with the military forces of the Baltic countries.
(b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--The initiative required
by subsection (a) shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities
provided in title 10, United States Code.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the initiative required by
subsection (a) should include--
(1) to achieve United States national security objectives
by--
(A) deterring aggression by the Russian Federation;
and
(B) implementing NATO's Strategic Concept, which
seeks to strengthen the Alliance's deterrence and
defense posture by denying potential adversaries any
possible opportunities for aggression;
(2) to enhance regional planning and cooperation among the
military forces of the Baltic countries, particularly with
respect to long-term regional capability projects, including--
(A) long-range precision fire systems and
capabilities;
(B) integrated air and missile defense;
(C) maritime domain awareness;
(D) land forces development, including stockpiling
large caliber ammunition;
(E) command, control, communications, computers,
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
(F) special operations forces development;
(G) coordination with and security enhancements for
Poland; and
(H) other military capabilities, as determined by
the Secretary of Defense; and
(3) with respect to the military forces of the Baltic
countries, to improve cyber defenses and resilience to hybrid
threats.
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(d) Strategy.--
(1) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In general.--Not later than 120
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States
European Command, shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report setting forth a strategy
to achieve the objectives described in subsection (c).
(2) Considerations.--The strategy required by this
subsection shall include a consideration of--
(A) security cooperation programs for the Baltic
countries that are authorized as of the date on which
the report containing the strategy is submitted;
(B) the ongoing security threats to NATO's eastern
flank posed by Russian aggression, including as a result
of the Russian Federation's 2022 invasion of Ukraine
with support from Belarus;
(C) the ongoing security threats to the Baltic
countries posed by the presence, coercive economic
policies, and other malign activities of the People's
Republic of China; and
(D) a description of how NATO allies are supporting
the Baltic countries to achieve the objectives described
in subsection (c).
(e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that Baltic
countries that participate in the initiative required by subsection (a)
should make investments in Baltic defense in amounts that, at a minimum,
match with total amounts provided by the Department of Defense for the
initiative.
(f) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Baltic countries'' means--
(A) Estonia;
(B) Latvia; and
(C) Lithuania; and
(2) the term ``NATO'' means the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
(g) Sunset.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall terminate on
December 31, 2028.
SEC. 1248. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES BASING AND TRAINING, AND
EXERCISES IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY
ORGANIZATION MEMBER COUNTRIES.
Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended to read as
follows:
``SEC. 1250. UNITED STATES BASING AND TRAINING IN NORTH ATLANTIC
TREATY ORGANIZATION MEMBER COUNTRIES.
``In considering decisions related to United States military basing
and training in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries, the
Secretary of Defense shall include among the factors for consideration
progress toward the defense investment commitment agreed to in the Hague
Summit Declaration of June 25, 2025, to invest not less than 5 percent
of gross domestic product annually in defense by 2035, of which--
``(1) not less than 3.5 percent is dedicated to core defense
requirements and North Atlantic Treaty Organization capability
targets; and
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``(2) not less than 1.5 percent is dedicated to other
defense and security related investments.''.
SEC. 1249. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE IN EUROPE.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective dates.>> Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Until
the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Commander of the
United States European Command and the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, have each, independently, submitted to the congressional
defense committees the certification described in subsection (b) and the
applicable assessment described in subsection (c), none of the amounts
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 may be obligated or expended--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> to reduce the total number of
members of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or deployed
to the area of responsibility of the United States European
Command below 76,000 for longer than a 45-day period;
(2) to divest, consolidate, or otherwise return to a host
country any parcel of land or facility located on real property
under the jurisdiction of the United States European Command as
of June 1, 2025;
(3) to divest, redeploy, withdraw, or otherwise permanently
move out of the area of responsibility of the United States
European Command any Department of Defense equipment or physical
property with an initial purchase value of more than $500,000
and positioned in such area of responsibility as of June 1,
2025; or
(4) to relinquish the role of the Commander of the United
States European Command as North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
subsection is a certification that a proposed action described in any of
paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a)--
(1) is in the national security interest of the United
States; and
(2) is being undertaken only after appropriate consultations
with all North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and
relevant non-NATO partners.
(c) Assessment Described.--
(1) In general.--An assessment described in this subsection
is the following:
(A) In the case of a proposed action described in
any of paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a)--
(i) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on--
(I) the security of the United
States;
(II) the ability of the Armed Forces
to provide forward defense of the United
States;
(III) NATO's defense and deterrent
posture against current and future
Russian aggression, as well as the
security of NATO as a whole; and
(IV) the ability of the United
States to meet national NATO capability
targets, commitments to the NATO Force
Model, regional and theater
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campaign plans, and other warfighting
requirements;
(ii) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on the ability of the Armed Forces to
execute contingency plans of the Department of
Defense, including those in the area of
responsibility of United States European Command
or in support of operations and crisis response in
the areas of responsibility of United States
Central Command and United States Africa Command;
(iii) a description of the specific
requirements being prioritized that necessitate
such an action;
(iv) a detailed analysis of the costs, as a
result of such an action, for relocation of
personnel, equipment, and associated
infrastructure;
(v) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on military training and major military
exercises, including on interoperability and joint
activities with NATO allies and partners;
(vi) a description of consultations regarding
such an action with each NATO ally and all
relevant non-NATO partners;
(vii) an assessment of the impact of such an
action on the credibility of United States
extended deterrence commitments to NATO allies and
the potential for nuclear proliferation in the
European theater;
(viii) <<NOTE: China.>> an assessment of the
impact of such an action on transatlantic
cooperation to deter potential threats from the
People's Republic of China; and
(ix) with respect to an assessment under this
subparagraph relating to a proposed action
described in subsection (a)(1), an articulation of
the plan, generated in coordination with NATO
allies, to ensure that other members of NATO have
available capabilities and capacity to assume the
roles and responsibilities of the United States
Armed Forces to be withdrawn as a result of such
action.
(B) In the case of a proposed action described in
paragraph (4) of subsection (a)--
(i) an explanation of the role of United
States nuclear weapons in supporting NATO
operations and activities following such action,
including changes to command-and-control
relationships and adjustments to the United States
nuclear posture;
(ii) a description of consultations regarding
such action with all NATO allies and relevant non-
NATO partners, including through the Nuclear
Planning Group of NATO;
(iii) an assessment of the impact of such
action on the effectiveness of NATO nuclear
deterrence;
(iv) a risk assessment of--
(I) the nuclear capabilities of NATO
allies; and
(II) the potential for nuclear
proliferation in Europe; and
(v) a risk assessment of--
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(I) the capability and capacity of
nuclear-armed NATO allies to effectively
deter and, if necessary, defeat likely
adversaries in the nuclear domain absent
a United States commander serving in the
role of North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Supreme Allied Commander
Europe;
(II) changes to be made to existing
United States contingency plans if other
NATO member countries with nuclear
capabilities were to provide extended
nuclear deterrence to NATO; and
(III) the impact of such provision
of extended nuclear deterrence on United
States nuclear posture and deterrence
planning requirements.
(2) Coordination required.--In independently conducting the
assessments described in clauses (iv) and (v) of paragraph
(1)(B) with respect to a proposed action described in subsection
(a)(4), the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate such
assessment--
(A) with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
with respect to the independent risk assessment
described in such clause (iv); and
(B) with the Commander of the United States
Strategic Command, with respect to the independent
assessment described in such clause (v).
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification described in
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--The assessment described in subsection (c)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(3) Prohibition on modification.--Any assessment required
under this section shall be submitted to the congressional
defense committees without modification or alteration.
(e) Sunset.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall terminate on
December 31, 2027.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefing.--
(1) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> In general.--Not
later than April 15, 2026, and again not later than September
15, 2026, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall
provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a
classified briefing on the implementation of the national
defense strategy, including the policy and overall guidance for
the governance of the global defense posture.
(2) Delegation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
may not delegate the briefings required under this subsection.
(3) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for operation and maintenance, defense-wide, and made
available for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy for travel expenses, not more than 50 percent may be
obligated or expended unless the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy provides the first briefing to Congress required under
paragraph (1) not later than April 15, 2026.
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SEC. 1250. REPORT ON UNITED STATES DETERRENCE AND DEFENSE POSTURE
IN THE EUROPEAN REGION.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--At the same time
as the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Commander of the
United States European Command shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report containing the independent
assessment of the Commander with respect to the activities and
resources required, for the first fiscal year beginning after
the date of submission of the report and the four following
fiscal years, to achieve the following objectives:
(A) The maintenance of the comparative military
advantage of the United States and North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) with respect to the Russian
Federation, accounting for expanding allied capabilities
as alliance members increase defense spending to fulfill
commitments made at the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague.
(B) The reduction of the risk of executing
contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
including contingency plans conducted by United States
Central Command and United States Africa Command.
(C) The maintenance of the capability and capacity
to defend the homeland forward.
(2) Matters to be included.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) With respect to the achievement of the
objectives described in paragraph (1), a description of
the intended force structure and posture of assigned and
allocated forces in each NATO member country.
(B) An assessment of the capability requirements to
achieve such objectives.
(C) An assessment of logistics requirements,
including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and
maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.
(D) An identification of required infrastructure and
military construction investments to achieve such
objectives.
(E) An assessment of security cooperation
authorities, activities, and resources required to
achieve such objectives.
(F)(i) A plan to fully resource United States force
posture and capabilities, including--
(I) a detailed assessment of the resources
necessary to address the elements described in
subparagraphs (A) through (E), including specific
cost estimates for recommended investments or
projects, and anticipated allied contributions--
(aa) to maintain a posture and
presence of the United States Armed
Forces that meet the objectives of
paragraph (1);
(bb) to maintain the logistics and
maintenance capabilities and the pre-
positioning of equipment, munitions,
fuel, and materiel that meet the
objectives of paragraph (1);
(cc) to carry out a program of
exercises, training, experimentation,
and innovation for the
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joint force that meet the objectives of
paragraph (1);
(dd) to maintain the infrastructure
to ensure the responsiveness and
resiliency of the United States Armed
Forces within NATO in order to meet the
objectives of paragraph (1);
(ee) to build the defense and
security capabilities and capacity of
allies and partners that meet the
objectives of paragraph (1); and
(ff) to modernize the capabilities
available to the United States European
Command to meet the objectives of
paragraph (1); and
(II) a detailed timeline to achieve the
intended force structure and posture described in
clause (i).
(ii) The specific cost estimates required by clause
(i)(I) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include
the following:
(I) With respect to procurement accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, line number, line item,
and line item title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(II) With respect to research, development,
test, and evaluation accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, line number, program
element, and program element title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(III) With respect to operation and
maintenance accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account
title, budget activity title, line
number, and subactivity group title; and
(bb) a description of the specific
manner in which each such amount would
be used.
(IV) With respect to military personnel
accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, budget subactivity, and
budget subactivity title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(V) With respect to each project under
military construction accounts (including
unspecified minor military construction and
amounts for planning and design), the country,
location, project title, and project amount for
each fiscal year.
(VI) With respect to any expenditure or
proposed appropriation not described in subclauses
(I) through (V), a level of detail equivalent to
or greater than the level of detail provided in
the future-years defense program submitted
pursuant to section 221(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(iii) A budget display, prepared with the assistance
of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), that
compares the independent assessment of the Commander of
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the United States European Command with the amounts
contained in the budget display for the applicable
fiscal year.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) may be
submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified
summary.
(b) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than 15
days after the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for
fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any
written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments of
the report submitted under subsection (a), including their assessments
of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subsection
(a)(2)(F).
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
SEC. 1251. EXTENSION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.
(a) Funding.--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 2025'' and inserting ``the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2026''.
(b) Reports and Briefings.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i),
by striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting
``fiscal years 2027 and 2028''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal years 2025 and
2026'' each place it appears and inserting ``fiscal years 2027
and 2028''.
(c) Extension of Plan.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended,
in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal years 2026
and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028''.
SEC. 1252. EXTENSION OF INDO-PACIFIC EXTENDED DETERRENCE EDUCATION
PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1314(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159) <<NOTE: 10 USC 311 note.>> is amended by striking ``December 31,
2027'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1253. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> PARTNERSHIP FOR INDO-
PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL RESILIENCE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of State, shall establish and maintain an initiative, to
be known as the ``Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience''
(referred to in this section as the ``Initiative''), to
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strengthen cooperation among the defense industrial bases of the United
States and allied and partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region and
other countries supporting Indo-Pacific defense industrial resilience.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be the
following:
(1) To enable the production and supply of the material
necessary for equipping the Armed Forces of the United States
and the military forces of allied and partner countries to
achieve--
(A) the objectives set forth in the most recent
national security strategy report submitted to Congress
by the President pursuant to section 108 of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043);
(B) the policy guidance of the Secretary of Defense
provided pursuant to section 113(g) of title 10, United
States Code; and
(C) the future-years defense program submitted to
Congress by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section
221 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) To strengthen the collective defense industrial base by
expanding industrial base capability, capacity, and workforce,
including with respect to enhanced supply chain security,
interoperability, and resilience among participating countries.
(3) To identify and mitigate industrial base vulnerabilities
across partner countries.
(4) To advance research and development activities to
provide the Armed Forces of the United States and the military
forces of allied and partner countries with systems capable of
ensuring technological superiority over potential adversaries.
(5) To promote co-development, co-production, and
procurement collaboration in key defense sectors.
(6) To promote defense innovation, improve information
sharing, encourage standardization, reduce barriers to
cooperation, and otherwise mitigate potential vulnerabilities
and facilitate collaboration.
(7) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers
appropriate.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Designation of Senior Official.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
designate a senior civilian official of the Department of
Defense at the Assistant Secretary level or above to lead
relevant efforts of the Initiative, as determined by the
Secretary.
(2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense makes or changes a designation
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a notification of such
designation or change.
(d) <<NOTE: Process. Determination. Foreign countries.>>
Participation.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretary of State, shall establish a process to determine which allies
and partners of the United States (including Australia, Japan, the
Republic of Korea, India, the Philippines, and New Zealand) shall be
invited to participate as member countries of the Initiative.
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(e) Authorities.--To carry out this section, the Secretary of
Defense may do the following:
(1) <<NOTE: Contracts. Memoranda.>> Enter into agreements
and memoranda of understanding with appropriate counterparts
from participating countries.
(2) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Establish working groups and
technical exchanges.
(3) Provide technical assistance and capacity-building
support to partner countries using authorities available to the
Secretary under title 10, United States Code.
(4) Engage with industry, capital providers, academia, and
any other stakeholders necessary to advance the objectives
described in subsection (b).
(f) Report and Briefing.--
(1) Report.--
(A) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--Not later
than March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter through
2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on
the status and progress of the Initiative.
(B) Elements.--Each report required by subparagraph
(A) shall include the following:
(i) An assessment of shared industrial base
vulnerabilities.
(ii) An overview of efforts among
participating countries to enhance supply chain
integrity and resilience.
(iii) A description of any joint defense
production or co-development initiative, including
any such initiative involving sensitive or
classified technologies.
(iv) An articulation of priority initiatives
for the upcoming fiscal year.
(v) Recommendations for legislative,
regulatory, policy, or resourcing changes to
achieve the objectives described in subsection
(b).
(vi) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2026, and annually
thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall provide
the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate with a briefing on the progress
made toward achieving the objectives described in subsection
(b).
(g) Termination.--The authority under this section shall terminate
on December 31, 2030.
SEC. 1254. <<NOTE: 10 USC 333 note.>> STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN
MULTILATERAL DEFENSE IN THE INDO-
PACIFIC.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a strategy to strengthen
multilateral defense against regional aggression in the Indo-Pacific
region by expanding multilateral coordination with United States allies
and partners in the region.
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(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Strategy Requirements.--The strategy
required by subsection (a) shall describe current activities and
initiatives and identify future actions to be taken over the next 5
years by the Department of Defense to--
(1) expand existing bilateral engagements into multilateral
forums with a focus on defense-related planning and military
exercises;
(2) prioritize the acquisition and fielding of military
capabilities necessary for enhancing multilateral defense,
including long-range precision fires and integrated air defenses
amongst United States allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific
region;
(3) <<NOTE: Foreign countries.>> leverage reciprocal access
agreements between the United States and its Indo-Pacific
allies, particularly Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and
Australia, to expand regional access for allied and partner
militaries, including for purposes of enhancing
interoperability, prepositioning munitions stockpiles, and
jointly supporting and leveraging shared facilities, operational
access, and infrastructure;
(4) improve command and control structures to enable
enhanced multilateral coordination with Indo-Pacific allies and
partners;
(5) expand information-sharing and maritime domain awareness
among the United States and Indo-Pacific allies and partners;
(6) expand the scope and scale of multilateral military
exercises and operations in the region, including more frequent
combined maritime operations through the Taiwan Strait and in
the South China Sea; and
(7) consider foreseeable strategic and operational
contingencies affecting the security of strategic transit routes
in the Indo-Pacific region.
(c) Submission; Interim Report.--
(1) Submission of strategy.--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, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives,
and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate the
strategy required by subsection (a), including an identification
of--
(A) any changes to funding or policy required to
strengthen multilateral defense among the United States
and allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific against
regional aggression; and
(B) any additional resources necessary to develop or
to implement the requirements described in subsection
(b).
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the progress of the
implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
including a description of any gap in resources or authority
that limits the ability of the Department to execute such
strategy.
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SEC. 1255. 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 South Korea,
including by maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500
members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to South
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;
(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 Singapore as a Major Security
Cooperation Partner of the United States and continuing to
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strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military
forces 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
Marshall Islands, 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.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
SEC. 1261. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CYBER COOPERATION
WITH FOREIGN MILITARY PARTNERS IN
SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Section 1256(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended
by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2028''.
SEC. 1262. PREVENTING CIRCUMVENTION BY CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES
IN THIRD-PARTY COUNTRIES.
(a) In General.--Section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended 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, any of the
following, whether operating inside or
outside of China--
``(aa) the People's
Liberation Army;
``(bb) Chinese military and
paramilitary elements, security
forces, police, law enforcement,
or border control;
``(cc) the People's Armed
Police;
``(dd) the Ministry of State
Security, or any other
organization subordinate to the
Central Military Commission of
the Chinese Communist Party;
``(ee) the Chinese Ministry
of Industry and Information
Technology;
``(ff) the State-Owned
Assets Supervision and
Administration Commission of the
State Council; or
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``(gg) the State
Administration of Science,
Technology, and Industry for
National Defense; or''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 113 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1263. INCLUSION ON LIST OF CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OF
ENTITIES ADDED TO CERTAIN OTHER LISTS.
Section 1260H(b)(3) 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--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) Review of entities added to other lists.--In
preparing each annual revision under subparagraph (A) of
the list required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
consider whether to include each Chinese entity added,
during the preceding year, to any other list maintained
by the United States of entities subject to additional
restrictions or scrutiny for any purpose, as a result of
concerns relating to the activities or affiliations of
such entities.''.
SEC. 1264. 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.
SEC. 1265. MODIFICATION OF TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.
Section 1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159) <<NOTE: 22 USC 3302 note.>> is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) paragraph (1)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (V) as
subparagraph (W);
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (U) the
following new subparagraph (V):
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``(V) Medical equipment, supplies, and related
contingency care or, for military forces, combat
casualty care capabilities.''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (W), as redesignated, by
striking ``(U)'' and inserting ``(V)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as
subparagraph (K);
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the
following new subparagraph (J):
``(J) Medical equipment, supplies, and related
capabilities necessary to carry out functional
responsibilities to support the military and central
government security forces.''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (K), as redesignated, by
striking ``(I)'' and inserting ``(J)''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``Of the amounts'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Fiscal year 2025.--Of the amounts''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Fiscal year 2026.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense,
not more than $1,000,000,000 may be made available for the
purposes of subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1266. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 22 USC 3302 note.>> JOINT PROGRAM
WITH TAIWAN TO ENABLE FIELDING OF
UNCREWED SYSTEMS AND COUNTER-UNCREWED
SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and acting through
the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, shall seek to engage
with appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program for the purpose
of enabling the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed
systems capabilities, including co-development and co-production of such
capabilities, for the Armed Forces of the United States and the military
forces of Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
3301 et seq.).
(b) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out a joint program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the authorities under
title 10, United States Code, and other applicable statutory authorities
available to the Secretary.
(c) Briefing.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the
appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the joint
program under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1) shall
include, for the period covered by the briefing, the following:
(A) A summary of engagements under subsection (a).
(B) A description of activities undertaken by the
Secretary of Defense and appropriate officials of Taiwan
to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-
uncrewed systems capabilities described in subsection
(a).
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(C) A description of progress made in finalizing
defense trade foundational agreements between the United
States and Taiwan, including--
(i) a memorandum of understanding on
reciprocal defense procurement;
(ii) a security of supply agreement;
(iii) an acquisition and cross-servicing
agreement;
(iv) a general security of military
information agreement; and
(v) a cyber maturity model certification.
(D) An identification of the additional resources or
authorities necessary to enable the fielding of uncrewed
systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities
described in subsection (a).
(E) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(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. 1267. EXTENSION 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 by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2026''.
SEC. 1268. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE ON THE
KOREAN PENINSULA.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Amounts
authorized to be appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or
expended to reduce the approximate total number of members of the Armed
Forces that are permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the Republic
of Korea below 28,500, or to complete the transition of wartime
operational control of the United States-Republic of Korea Combined
Forces Command from United States-led command to Republic of Korea-led
command in a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan to
effectuate such a transition, until the date that is 60 days after the
date on which the certification described in subsection (b) and the
applicable assessment described in subsection (c) are submitted to the
appropriate committees of Congress.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
subsection is a certification by the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Commander of the United States Forces Korea, the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Secretary of
State, and the Director of National Intelligence, to the appropriate
committees of Congress that, as applicable, a reduction in the
approximate total number of members of the Armed Forces that are
permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the Republic of Korea below
28,500 or the completion of the transition of wartime operational
control of the United States-Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command
from United States-led command
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to Republic of Korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a
bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition--
(1) is in the national security interest of the United
States; and
(2) <<NOTE: Japan.>> is being undertaken only after
appropriate consultations with allies of the United States,
including the Republic of Korea, Japan, and any country that has
sent military contributions to the United Nations Command.
(c) Assessment Described.--An assessment described in this
subsection is the following:
(1) In the case of a reduction in the total number of
members of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or deployed
to the Republic of Korea below 28,500, an assessment by the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the
United States Forces Korea, the Commander of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command, the Secretary of State, and the Director
of National Intelligence that includes--
(A) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction
on--
(i) the security of the United States;
(ii) the security of the Republic of Korea and
Japan;
(iii) United States deterrence; and
(iv) the defense posture of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on
the ability of the Armed Forces to execute contingency
plans of the Department of Defense, including in support
of operations beyond the Korean Peninsula;
(C) an analysis of the additional costs for
relocation of personnel, equipment, and associated
infrastructure;
(D) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on
military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability and joint activities with
the Republic of Korea and Japan;
(E) a description of consultations with the Republic
of Korea, Japan, and countries that have sent military
contributions to the United Nations Command;
(F) an assessment of the impact of a substantial
reduction of the number of members of the Armed Forces
permanently stationed in or deployed to the Republic of
Korea on the credibility of United States extended
deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea and
Japan, the potential for nuclear proliferation in the
Indo-Pacific region, and the ability of the remaining
forces permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the
Republic of Korea to support integrated air and missile
defense operations in defense of the Republic of Korea
and Japan; and
(G) an independent risk assessment by the Commander
of the United States Forces Korea, the Commander of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff of--
(i) the impact of such a reduction on the
security of the United States;
(ii) the ability of the Armed Forces to
execute contingency plans of the Department of
Defense, including in support of operations beyond
the Korean Peninsula; and
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(iii) the impact of such a reduction on
military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability and joint activities
with the Republic of Korea and Japan.
(2) In the case of the completion of the transition of
wartime operational control of the United States-Republic of
Korea Combined Forces Command from United States-led command to
Republic of Korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a
bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition, an
assessment by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Commander of the United States Forces Korea, the Commander of
the United States Indo- Pacific Command, the Secretary of State,
and the Director of National Intelligence that includes--
(A) an assessment of the extent to which the three
conditions set forth in the bilaterally determined
conditions-based Operational Control Transition Plan
that was signed on October 31, 2018, will be satisfied
prior to the completion of such transition;
(B) a detailed description of the manner in which a
Republic of Korea-led Combined Forces Command will
report to national command authorities in the United
States and the Republic of Korea;
(C) a detailed description of the planned command
relationship between a Republic of Korea-led Combined
Forces Command and the United States-led United Nations
Command;
(D) a description of consultations with countries
that have sent military contributions to the United
Nations Command;
(E) a description of the United States-Republic of
Korea wartime operational control consultations with
Japan, and an assessment of approaches for deconflicting
military operations across the United States-Republic of
Korea and the United States-Japan alliances;
(F) an assessment of the effect, if any, of the
completion of such transition on the potential for
nuclear proliferation in the Indo-Pacific region; and
(G) an independent military risk assessment by the
Commander of the United States Forces Korea, the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of such
transition.
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--A certification described in subsection
(b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--An assessment described in subsection (c)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(e) 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.
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SEC. 1269. REPORT ON ENHANCED DEFENSE RELATIONS WITH THE
PHILIPPINES.
(a) In General.--Not later than June 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 enhancing the United States defense relationship
with the Philippines.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include,
at a minimum, the following:
(1) An assessment of the implementation of the United
States-Philippines Bilateral Defense Guidelines.
(2) An organizational chart and overview of the functions of
the alliance management bodies that report to the United States-
Philippines Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board.
(3) A summary of the activities of the Roles, Missions, and
Capabilities Working Group.
(4) An assessment of the bilateral Philippines-Security
Sector Assistance Roadmap initiative, including a description of
joint capability areas under such initiative.
(5) A projected resourcing plan for the Philippines-Security
Sector Assistance Roadmap initiative that includes the projected
use of national funds of the Philippines, Foreign Military
Sales, Foreign Military Financing, and Department of Defense
International Security Cooperation Program account funds.
(6) A description of the activities and investments the
Department plans, during the three-year period beginning on the
date on which the report is submitted, to implement for--
(A) increased bilateral training, exercises,
combined patrols, and other activities between the
United States Armed Forces and the military forces of
the Philippines;
(B) enhancing multilateral security cooperation and
capacity-building efforts among the Philippines, Japan,
Australia, and other foreign partners; and
(C) improving information-sharing mechanisms and
processes, including by adoption of enhanced security
protocols, under the General Security of Military
Information Agreement between the United States and the
Philippines, signed at Manila November 18, 2024.
(7) A plan for improving the infrastructure at sites
designated under the Agreement on Enhanced Defense Cooperation,
signed at Quezon City April 28, 2014 (TIAS 14-625), including,
for each such site--
(A) an identification of priority facility
investments at the site across the future-years defense
program;
(B) a timeline for completing area development plans
for the site; and
(C) a discussion of non-Department investments
necessary to enable effective use of the site.
(8) An assessment of requirements for pre-positioning of
equipment and supplies in support of humanitarian assistance,
disaster relief, and other bilateral activities.
(9) A description of the current organization of the Joint
United States Military Assistance Group--Philippines, and an
analysis of the feasibility and advisability of modifying United
States organizational structures to--
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(A) coordinate United States military activities and
operations involving the Philippines; and
(B) facilitate integrated planning and
implementation of bilateral activities.
(10) An identification of challenges to the implementation
of the guidelines, initiatives, plans, timelines, functions,
activities, investments, and potential modifications described
in paragraphs (1) through (9), and any resourcing requirements,
bilateral agreements, or other measures that would facilitate
the implementation of such guidelines, initiatives, plans,
timelines, functions, activities, investments, or potential
modifications.
(c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' 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. 1270. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2763 note.>> MODERNIZING THE DEFENSE
CAPABILITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES.
(a) Purpose.--In addition to the purposes otherwise authorized for
Foreign Military Financing with respect to the Philippines, the
Secretary of State shall use the authorities under this section to--
(1) strengthen the United States-Philippines alliance in
accordance with the historic agreement reached at the United
States-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on August 2, 2024;
(2) enable the acceleration of phase three of the
modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines;
(3) provide additional information to the Chairs of the
United States-Philippine Bilateral Security Dialogue to enable
planning and prioritization of Joint Capability Areas;
(4) support the execution of the Philippines-Security Sector
Assistance Roadmap; and
(5) provide assistance, including equipment, training, and
other support, to modernize the defense capabilities of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines in order to--
(A) safeguard the territorial sovereignty of the
Philippines;
(B) improve maritime domain awareness;
(C) counter coercive military activities;
(D) improve the military and civilian infrastructure
and capabilities necessary to prepare for regional
contingencies; and
(E) strengthen cooperation between the United States
and the Philippines on counterterrorism-related efforts.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Annual Spending Plan.--Not
later than March 1, 2026, and annually thereafter for a period of 4
years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan
describing how amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to
subsection (e), if made available, would be used to achieve the purpose
described in subsection (a).
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(c) Annual Report on Enhancing the United States-Philippines Defense
Relationship.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a
period of 4 years, the Secretary of State, in consultation with
the Secretary of Defense and such other heads of Federal
departments and agencies as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that describes steps taken to enhance the
United States-Philippines defense relationship.
(2) Matters to be included.--Each report required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) A description of the capabilities and defense
infrastructure improvements needed to modernize the
defense capabilities of the Philippines, including with
respect to--
(i) coastal defense;
(ii) long-range fires;
(iii) integrated air defenses;
(iv) maritime security;
(v) manned and unmanned aerial systems;
(vi) mechanized ground mobility vehicles;
(vii) intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance;
(viii) defensive cybersecurity;
(ix) military construction;
(x) maintenance and sustainment of military
capabilities; and
(xi) any other defense capabilities that the
Secretary of State determines, including jointly
with the Philippines, are crucial to the defense
of the Philippines.
(B) An assessment of the absorptive capacity of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the coast
guard, over the next 5 years.
(C) A description of how statutory authorities under
title 10, United States Code, including under section
333 of such title and authorities relating to
unspecified minor military construction and overseas
humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid, will be used to
provide support for the Philippines-Security Sector
Assistance Roadmap and the defense capabilities
described in subparagraph (A), prioritized according to
the assessment of the absorptive capacity of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines required under subparagraph
(B).
(3) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(d) Foreign Military Financing Loan and Loan Guarantee Authority.--
(1) Direct loans.--
(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--During
fiscal years 2026 through 2030, the Secretary of State
may make direct loans available for the Philippines
pursuant to section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2763).
(B) Maximum obligations.--Gross obligations for the
principal amounts of loans authorized under subparagraph
(A) may not exceed $1,000,000,000.
(C) Source of funds.--
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(i) Defined term.--In this subparagraph, the
term ``cost''--
(I) has the meaning given such term
in section 502(5) of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5));
(II) shall include the cost of
modifying a loan authorized under
subparagraph (A); and
(III) may include the costs of
selling, reducing, or cancelling any
amounts owed to the United States or to
any agency of the United States.
(ii) In general.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (e) may be made
available to pay for the cost of loans authorized
under subparagraph (A).
(D) Fees authorized.--
(i) In general.--The Government of the United
States may charge processing and origination fees
for a loan made pursuant to subparagraph (A), not
to exceed the cost to the Government of making
such loan, which shall be collected from borrowers
through a financing account (as defined in section
502(7) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2
U.S.C. 661a(7)).
(ii) Limitation on fee payments.--Amounts made
available under any appropriations Act for any
fiscal year may not be used to pay any fees
associated with a loan authorized under
subparagraph (A).
(E) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Repayment.--
Loans made pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be repaid
not later than 17 years after the loan is received by
the borrower, including a grace period of not more than
1 year on repayment of principal.
(F) Interest.--
(i) In general.--Notwithstanding section
23(c)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2763(c)(1)), interest for loans made pursuant to
subparagraph (A) may be charged at a rate
determined by the Secretary of State.
(ii) Treatment of loan amounts used to pay
interest.--Amounts made available under this
paragraph for interest costs shall not be
considered assistance for the purposes of any
statutory limitation on assistance to a country.
(2) Loan guarantees.--
(A) In general.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (e) may be made available
for the costs of loan guarantees for the Philippines
under section 24 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2764) for the Philippines to subsidize gross
obligations for the principal amount of commercial loans
and total loan principal, any part of which may be
guaranteed.
(B) Maximum amounts.--Loan guarantees authorized
under subparagraph (A)--
(i) may be made only to the extent that the
total loan principal, any part of which is
guaranteed, does not exceed $1,000,000,000; and
(ii) may not exceed 80 percent of the loan
principal with respect to any single borrower.
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(C) Subordination.--Any loan guaranteed pursuant to
subparagraph (A) may not be subordinated to--
(i) another debt contracted by the borrower;
or
(ii) any other claims against the borrower in
the case of default.
(D) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Repayment.--Repayment in
United States dollars of any loan guaranteed under this
paragraph shall be required not later than 17 years
after the loan agreement is signed.
(E) Fees.--Notwithstanding section 24 of the Arms
Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2764), the Government of
the United States may charge processing and origination
fees for a loan guarantee authorized under subparagraph
(A), not to exceed the cost to the Government of such
loan guarantee, which shall be collected from borrowers,
or from third parties on behalf of such borrowers,
through a financing account (as defined in section
502(7) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C.
661a(7)).
(F) Treatments of loan guarantees.--Amounts made
available under this paragraph for the costs of loan
guarantees authorized under subparagraph (A) shall not
be considered assistance for the purposes of any
statutory limitation on assistance to a country.
(G) Commercial flexibility.--Loan guarantees
authorized under subparagraph (A) may be provided to
entities doing business inside or outside the United
States, notwithstanding any provision of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) that would
otherwise limit eligibility for such guarantees based on
geographic location or business operations.
(3) Notification requirement.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this subsection may not be expended
without prior notification of the appropriate committees of
Congress.
(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise authorized
to be appropriated for Foreign Military Financing, there are
authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State for
Foreign Military Financing grant assistance for the Philippines
not more than $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through
2030.
(2) Training.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated
pursuant to paragraph (1), not less than $500,000 is authorized
to be appropriated each fiscal year for one or more blanket
order agreements for Foreign Military Financing training
programs related to the defense needs of the Philippines.
(f) Sunset Provision.--Assistance may not be provided under this
section after September 30, 2035.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate; and
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(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives.
(2) The term ``blanket order agreement'' means an agreement
between a foreign customer and the United States Government for
a specific category of items or services (including training)
that--
(A) does not include a definitive list of items or
quantities; and
(B) specifies a dollar ceiling against which orders
may be placed.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
SEC. 1271. <<NOTE: Plans. Foreign countries.>> LIMITATION ON
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL
EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 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 Secretary of Defense submits--
(1) the multi-year plan to fulfill the defensive
requirements of the military forces of Taiwan, also known as the
``Taiwan Security Assistance Roadmap'', required by section of
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 3355);
(2) <<NOTE: Study.>> the independent study of the
organizational structure and force posture of the United States
Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command required by section 1319 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31);
(3) the plan for Department of Defense activities to
strengthen United States extended deterrence commitments to the
Republic of Korea required by section 1344 of the Servicemember
Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159);
(4) the plan to advance trilateral defense cooperation among
the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea required by
section 1345 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159);
(5) <<NOTE: Reports.>> the report on Department of Defense
activities that would be necessary to support the potential
establishment of a regional contingency stockpile for Taiwan
required by the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159); and
(6) <<NOTE: Reports.>> the annual progress report due
December 31, 2024, regarding implementation of the pilot program
to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military
partners in southeast Asia required by section 1256(c)(2) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10
U.S.C. 113 note).
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SEC. 1272. REPEAL OF WAR-RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONCLUDED OPERATIONS.
Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1273. DEFENDING INTERNATIONAL SECURITY BY RESTRICTING
UNACCEPTABLE PARTNERSHIPS AND TACTICS.
(a) Working Groups on Adversary Alignment.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Treasury,
the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National
Intelligence shall each--
(A) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> establish a working
group on adversary alignment; and
(B) <<NOTE: Designation.>> designate a point of
contact on adversary alignment, who shall serve as the
head of the working group for the applicable department
or office.
(2) Requirements.--Each working group established pursuant
to paragraph (1) shall--
(A) comprise--
(i) subject matter experts covering each of--
(I) the People's Republic of China;
(II) the Russian Federation;
(III) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
and
(IV) the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea; and
(ii) representatives covering all core
functions of the department or office of the
Secretary or Director establishing the working
group;
(B) ensure that the working group members have the
requisite security clearances and access to critical
compartmented information necessary to assess and
understand the full scope of adversary cooperation,
including how events in one theater might trigger
actions in another; and
(C) <<NOTE: Reports.>> not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to
the Secretary or Director who established the working
group, and to the appropriate committees of Congress, a
report--
(i) evaluating the impact of adversary
alignment on the relevant operations carried out
by the department or office of the working group;
and
(ii) setting forth recommendations for such
organizational changes as the working group
considers necessary to ensure the department or
office of the working group is well positioned to
routinely evaluate and respond to the rapidly
evolving nature of adversary cooperation and the
attendant risks.
(3) Biannually interagency meeting.--Not less frequently
than biannually, the heads of the working groups established
under this section shall meet to discuss findings, problems, and
next steps with respect to adversary alignment.
(4) Sunset.-- The authorities and requirements under this
subsection shall terminate 5 years after the date of enactment
of this section, unless reauthorized by Congress.
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(b) Report on Nature, Trajectory, and Risks of Bilateral Cooperation
Between, and Multilateral Cooperation Among, Adversaries of the United
States.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in coordination with the head of any Federal
agency the Director considers appropriate, shall submit to the
President, any Federal officer of Cabinet-level rank the
Director considers appropriate, and the appropriate committees
of Congress, a report on bilateral and multilateral cooperation
among adversaries of the United States and the resulting risks
of such cooperation.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the current nature and extent
of dangerous bilateral or multilateral cooperation among
the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation,
the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea across the diplomatic,
information, military, and economic spheres, and an
assessment of the advantages that accrue to each
adversary from such cooperation.
(B) An assessment of the trajectory for cooperation
among the adversaries described in subparagraph (A)
during the 5-year period beginning on the date on which
the report is submitted.
(C) An outline of the risks to the United States and
allied diplomatic, military, intelligence, and economic
operations, and broader security interests around the
world.
(D) An evaluation of the vulnerabilities and tension
points within such adversary bilateral or multilateral
relationships, and an assessment of the likely effect of
efforts by the United States to separate adversaries.
(3) Use of other reporting.--The report required by
paragraph (1) may be completed using reports submitted by the
Director of National Intelligence to satisfy other statutory
requirements.
(4) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in classified form.
(c) Report on Strategic Approach.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
establishment of the Working Groups on Adversary Alignment
required by subsection (a), the Secretary of State and the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of
National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report outlining the strategic approach
of the United States to adversary alignment and the necessary
steps to disrupt, frustrate, constrain, and prepare for
adversary cooperation during the two-year period beginning on
the date of the submission of such report.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A detailed description of the methods and tools
available to the United States to disrupt the most
dangerous elements of adversary cooperation, including
the
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growing connectivity between the defense industrial
bases of each adversary.
(B) A framework for using diplomatic engagement and
intelligence diplomacy, as appropriate--
(i) to inform allies and partners about the
increasing risk of adversary alignment;
(ii) to secure the support of allies and
partners in combating adversary alignment; and
(iii) to assess and help address, as
appropriate, the vulnerabilities and capability
gaps of allies and partners to counter threats
from adversary alignment.
(C) A plan for ensuring the integrity of United
States methods of economic statecraft, including an
assessment of the efficiency of the United States
sanctions and export control enforcement apparatus and
any accompanying resourcing requirements.
(D) A plan to bolster deterrence within the priority
theaters of the Indo-Pacific region, Europe, and the
Middle East by--
(i) increasing United States and partner
munitions stockpiles, particularly such stockpiles
that are most critical for supporting frontline
partners such as Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine in
the event of aggression by a United States
adversary;
(ii) facilitating collaborative efforts with
partners for the co-production, co- maintenance,
and co-sustainment of critical munitions and
platforms required by the United States and allies
and partners of the United States in the event of
a future conflict with the People's Republic of
China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic
Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea; and
(iii) more effectively using funding through
the United States Foreign Military Financing
program to support allied and partner domestic
defense production that can contribute to
deterrence in each such priority theater; and
(iv) such other measures as determined by the
Secretaries.
(E) A plan for updating war-planning tools of the
Department of Defense not later than 1 year after the
date on which the report is submitted to ensure that
United States war planners are better equipped to update
and modify war plans in the face of rapidly evolving
information on adversary cooperation.
(F) An assessment of the capability gaps and
vulnerabilities the United States would face in
deterring an adversary in the event that the United
States is engaged in a conflict with an adversary, and a
plan to work with allies and partners to address such
gaps and vulnerabilities.
(G) Recommendations for actions that allies and
partners may take, individually or collectively, to
strengthen their own deterrence and resilience, enhance
defense industrial cooperation, and contribute to
disrupt adversary alignment.
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(3) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Form.--The report
required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in classified form.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on
Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee
on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the
Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial
Services, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House
of Representatives.
SEC. 1274. REPORT REGARDING JOINT TRAINING WITH MEXICO TO COUNTER
TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State and the Government of Mexico, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that--
(1) details activities taking place pursuant to existing
authorities of the Department of Defense with respect to joint
training between the Department of Defense and the armed forces
of Mexico regarding tactics, techniques, and procedures for
countering the threat posed by transnational criminal
organizations;
(2) includes recommendations for future additional
activities with respect to the joint training described in
paragraph (1); and
(3) may include, as appropriate and in consultation with the
appropriate civilian United States Government agencies
specializing in countering transnational criminal organizations,
a list of recommendations for additional activities to counter
the threat of transnational criminal organizations, including--
(A) joint network analysis;
(B) counter threat financing;
(C) counter illicit trafficking (including
narcotics, weapons, and human trafficking, and illicit
trafficking in natural resources);
(D) assessments of key nodes of activity of
transnational criminal organizations; and
(E) operations involving the use of rotary-wing
aircraft.
(b) Recommended Activities Limitation.--Any recommendation for an
additional activity that is included in a report required in subsection
(a) shall be in addition to, and may not be intended to supersede,
replace, or disrupt, existing security cooperation or training between
the United States and the Government of Mexico.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate; and
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(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026
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. MODIFICATIONS TO STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS STOCK
PILING ACT.
(a) National Defense Stockpile Shortfall Briefings Changes.--Section
14(f)(2) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
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(A) by striking ``a description of each material''
and inserting ``a list of the materials''; and
(B) by inserting ``and a description of each such
material,'' after ``paragraph,'';
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(D) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of such materials that are the
highest priority to be acquired for the stockpile in the near
term;
``(E) <<NOTE: Verification.>> verification that the National
Defense Stockpile Manager manages and evaluates the stockpile
using the most complete and accurate data provided by the
military departments (as defined under section 101(a) of title
10, United States Code), including a one-time description of the
risks resulting from the inability of the armed services to
provide the National Defense Stockpile Manager comprehensive
data for all of its required strategic and critical materials;
and
``(F) the amounts appropriated by Congress to the stockpile
for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal
year;''.
(b) Modification of Disposal Authority.--
(1) In general.--Section 5(b) of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d(b)) is amended--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)'';
(B) by striking ``or (5)'' and inserting ``or (6)'';
(C) by striking ``has been specifically authorized
by law'' and inserting ``was included in the most recent
annual materials plan submitted to the congressional
defense committees (as defined in section 101(a) of
title 10, United States Code) under section
11(b)(1)(G)''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>> Not later than 15 days
after making a disposal under paragraph (1), the National Defense
Stockpile Manager shall notify the congressional defense committees (as
defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) of the
disposal.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendments.--Section 6(a) of
such Act (50 U.S.C. 98e(a)) is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``President'' and inserting ``National Defense
Stockpile Manager''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows:
``(7) dispose of materials in the stockpile in accordance
with the most recent annual materials plan submitted to the
congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a)
of title 10, United States Code) under section 11(b)(1)(G) and
notify the congressional defense committees of such disposals as
required by section 5(b)(2).''.
(c) Reduction of Wait Periods.--Sections 5(a)(2), 6(d)(1), and
6(d)(2) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 98d(a)(2), 98e(d)(1), 98e(d)(2)) are each
amended by striking ``45 days'' and inserting ``30 days''.
SEC. 1412. <<NOTE: 50 USC 98e note.>> RECYCLING FOR CRITICAL
MINERALS.
(a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Logistics
Agency, shall expand the recovery and reuse of strategic and critical
materials under the Strategic Material
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Recovery and Reuse Program of the Defense Logistics Agency established
pursuant to section 6(a)(5) of the Strategic and Critical Materials
Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98e(a)(5)) (in this section referred to as
the ``Program'').
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing on Expansion.--Not later than
March 1, 2026, the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on a plan for expansion of the Program which
shall include--
(1) a list of strategic and critical materials that are
determined to be in shortfall in the National Defense Stockpile
in the most recent report on stockpile requirements submitted to
Congress under section 14(a) of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(a)) that will be
prioritized for inclusion in the Program;
(2) a description of resources required to include the
additional strategic and critical materials identified under
paragraph (1) in the Program;
(3) any barriers to expansion of the Program; and
(4) best practices from the efforts of the Director under
the Program with respect to optical-grade germanium that can be
implemented to expand the Program.
(c) Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.--In this section, the
term ``strategic and critical materials'' means materials determined to
be strategic and critical materials under section 3(a) of the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
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 1421(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2129), is amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and inserting
``September 30, 2027''.
(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, $165,000,000 may be transferred
by the Secretary of Defense to the Joint Department of Defense-
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund
established by subsection (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (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 (a) may be used are operations of the Captain James A. Lovell
Federal Health Care Center, consisting
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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. BEGINNING BALANCES OF THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
WORKING CAPITAL FUND FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.
For purposes of an audit conducted under chapter 9A of title 10,
United States Code, of the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund
established pursuant to section 2208 of title 10, United States Code,
Working Capital Funds--
(1) the Fund Balance with Treasury opening balance for
October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 101000 is $3,483,483,641.67, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(2) the Unexpended Appropriations-Cumulative opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 310000 is $883,887,145.71, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(3) the Cumulative Results of Operations opening balance for
October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 331000 is $27,271,547,121.85, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(4) the Contract Authority Carried Forward opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 413900 is $13,130,151,985.39, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(5) the Total Actual Resources-Collected opening balance for
October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 420100 is $3,578,944,883.86, as recorded in official
accounting records; and
(6) the Unapportioned-Unexpired Authority opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 445000 is $507,354,134.72, as recorded in official
accounting records.
SEC. 1423. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES
RETIREMENT HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $77,000,000
for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
SEC. 1501. PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGET COORDINATION FOR
OPERATIONS OF CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) In General.-- Section 167b of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(f) Planning, Programming, and Budgeting.--(1) In addition to the
activities of a combatant command for which funding may
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be requested under section 166(b) of this title, the Commander of the
United States Cyber Command shall, subject to the authority, direction,
and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, be
responsible for directly controlling and managing the planning,
programming, budgeting, and execution of resources to train, equip,
operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Force.
``(2) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the United
States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
``(A) Preparation of a program objective memorandum and
budget estimate submission for the resources required to train,
equip, operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Force.
``(B) Preparation of budget materials pertaining to the
United States Cyber Command for inclusion in the budget
justification materials that are submitted to Congress in
support of the budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal
year, as submitted with the budget of the President under
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, that is
separate from any other military department or component of the
Department of Defense.
``(3) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the United
States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not include the
following:
``(A) Military pay and allowances.
``(B) Funding for facility support that is provided by the
military departments.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1507 of National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C.
167b note) is repealed.
SEC. 1502. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR
MILITARY ADVISOR FOR CYBER POLICY.
Section 392a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy'' and inserting ``the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the
following:'' and all that follows and inserting ``the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy.''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``the Under Secretary
of Defense for Policy'' and inserting ``the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy'';
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``Under Secretary''
and inserting ``Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy'';
(C) in clause (iii), by striking ``Under Secretary
of Defense for Policy'' and inserting ``Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy''; and
(D) by striking clause (iv).
SEC. 1503. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2222 note.>> FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATION
OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL DEBT
ASSESSMENT INTO ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Framework Development.--Not later than
September 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and the Chief Information
Officers
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of the military departments, develop a framework for the integration of
technical debt assessment, tracking, and management into existing
processes of the Department of Defense for information technology
investment decisions and budget justification materials.
(b) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> Technical Debt Categorization.--The
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a comprehensive reevaluation of the
current definition of ``technical debt'' used by the Department of
Defense and develop a technical debt classification that adequately
reflects different types of technical debt, including application,
physical infrastructure, architecture, and documentation components.
(c) Framework Components.--
(1) Integration requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure the framework developed under subsection (a) provides for
integration of technical debt considerations into existing
management processes and structures of the Department of Defense
relating to resourcing and programmatic decisions for existing
or proposed information technology systems, services, or related
programs of record.
(2) Metrics.--The framework developed under subsection (a)
shall include--
(A) baseline measurement for technical debt for a
specific technology or program;
(B) objectives for technical debt reduction; and
(C) consolidated metrics for Department of Defense-
wide use, including outcome-based metrics for assessing
operational and financial impacts.
(3) Process integration.--The framework developed under
subsection (a) shall use existing governance structures for
overseeing information technology investments.
(4) Minimum requirements.--The framework developed under
subsection (a) shall--
(A) establish methods for identifying and evaluating
technical debt;
(B) integrate technical debt management into the
planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process,
as well as information technology governance bodies;
(C) establish prioritization approaches based on
mission effects;
(D) develop mechanisms for identifying gaps in
resourcing and funding required to resolve technical
debt; and
(E) define organizational responsibilities for
remediating assessed technical debt of a program or
system.
(5) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Implementation.--The
Secretary of Defense shall implement the framework developed
under subsection (a) not later than October 1, 2026, to support
the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process for
the budget justification materials to be submitted to Congress
in support of the Department of Defense, as submitted with the
budget of the President for fiscal year 2027 under section
1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.
(d) Budget Materials.--
(1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Justification requirements.--
Beginning with the fiscal year 2027 budget request, the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, for each fiscal year,
the budget justification materials to be submitted to Congress
in support of the budget of the Department of Defense (as
submitted with the budget
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of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code) include--
(A) technical debt status assessments;
(B) planned investments in physical devices,
networks, and personnel, including training to develop
skills, to transition to new technologies and resolve
technical debt;
(C) risk assessments of remaining gaps in the
investments by the Department of Defense and the
military departments required to resolve the technical
debt of the Department; and
(D) alignment with modernization priorities.
(2) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Program alignment.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure Defense planning guidance and program
objective memoranda address the resolution of funding
requirements associated with resolution of technical debt.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional Briefing.--Not later than
September 15, 2026, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the implementation and effectiveness of
the framework developed under subsection (a).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``information technology'' has the meaning
given such term in section 11101 of title 40, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``technical debt'' means design or
implementation constructs that are expedient in the short-term,
but that set up a technical context that can make a future
change costlier or impossible, as defined in Department of
Defense Instruction 5000.87, dated October 2, 2020, or successor
instruction.
SEC. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 391.>> 1504. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DATA ONTOLOGY GOVERNANCE WORKING GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
working group to develop and implement a common data ontology
and governance structure across the Department of Defense.
(2) Designation.--The working group established under to
paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Department of Defense Data
Ontology Governance Working Group'' (in this section the
``Working Group'').
(3) Use of existing structures.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense may designate an existing forum,
council, or organizational body to serve as the Working
Group if such entity satisfies the requirements of
subsections (b) and (c).
(B) Rule of construction.--For the purposes of this
section, a forum, council, or organizational body
designated under subparagraph (A) is deemed to be a
working group established by the Secretary of Defense
under paragraph (1).
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Working Group is to inform and to
progress the Department of Defense's foundational data ontology work by
developing and implementing domain-specific data ontologies and
governance structures across the Department of Defense to expand data
interoperability, enhance information
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sharing, and enable more effective decision making throughout the
Department.
(c) Membership.--The Working Group shall consist of--
(1) the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of
the Department of Defense;
(2) the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense;
(3) the Chief Data Officers of the Department of Defense;
(4) the Chief Information Officers of the military
departments and the combatant commands;
(5) such representatives from defense intelligence elements
as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate;
(6) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the service acquisition executive for each
military department; and
(7) such other officers or employees of the Department of
Defense as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(d) Duties.--The Working Group shall--
(1) coordinate with and build upon any existing data
ontology development efforts for foundational data ontologies
within the Department of Defense and the intelligence community
(as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3003)) to ensure complementary and nonduplicative
efforts;
(2) incorporate Department-wide data and data from defense
intelligence elements into the development of domain-specific
data ontologies Department-wide;
(3) develop and maintain domain-specific data ontologies
that address functional areas within the Department;
(4) establish a process to identify and designate functional
area leads responsible for leading the development, review,
approval, and respective guidance of domain-specific data
ontologies for the functional areas of such elements;
(5) develop a structure for governing data ontologies of the
Department that includes--
(A) a centralized, accessible repository for domain-
specific data ontologies of the Department;
(B) clear ownership and role definitions for data
ontology management, including authorities regarding
access and modification;
(C) standardized governance procedures for updating,
reviewing, and maintaining the data ontologies;
(D) adherence to established data ontology
engineering principles that promote interoperability and
reusability across domains;
(E) infrastructure requirements that include on
premises, multi-cloud and hybrid environments;
(F) access to information networks that are on all
classification levels; and
(G) integration of domain-specific ontologies with
existing Department data management practices and
systems.
(e) Functional Area Leads.--
(1) Selection criteria.--In designating functional area
leads under subsection (d)(4), the Working Group shall select
individuals who possess extensive subject matter expertise in
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their respective functional areas and maintain substantial
equities or responsibilities within the functional area.
(2) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Representation.--The Working
Group shall designate functional area leads under subsection
(d)(4) in a manner that ensures appropriate representation
across the Department of Defense, including the military
departments, combatant commands, defense agencies, and field
activities.
(3) Responsibilities.--Each functional area lead designated
under subsection (d)(4) shall be responsible for--
(A) leading the development and maintenance of
domain-specific data ontologies within the functional
areas for which such entity is designated as the
functional area lead;
(B) reviewing and approving domain-specific data
ontology elements specific to such functional areas;
(C) ensuring alignment between domain-specific data
ontologies specific to such functional areas and the
enterprise-wide foundational data ontology;
(D) developing guidance specific to such domain-
specific data ontologies for data ontology
implementation; and
(E) serving as the authoritative source for
knowledge on domains in such functional areas within the
data ontology governance structure.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Timeline and Deliverables.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that the Working Group is established pursuant to subsection (a)
not later than June 1, 2026, and the Working Group shall remain
in effect for a period of not less than 5 years beginning on the
date of the establishment of the Working Group, unless the
Secretary determines that it is necessary to transition the
Working Group into a permanent organization.
(2) Functional area lead designation.--Not later than August
1, 2026, the Working Group shall identify and designate
functional area leads in accordance with subsections (d)(4) and
(e).
(3) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> Department-level policy.--Not
later than June 1, 2027, the Working Group shall develop and
distribute a Department of Defense-wide policy on the data
ontology governance structure, including guidelines for the
development, maintenance, and integration of domain-specific
ontologies.
(4) Implementation.--Not later than June 1, 2028, the
Working Group shall implement the governance structure developed
under subsection (d)(5).
(g) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Working
Group shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on progress of the Working Group in carrying out this
section.
(2) Report.--Not later than June 30, 2028, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the implementation of the data ontology governance
structure, including the status of the implementation of such
structure for domain-specific ontologies, and recommendations
for sustainment and further development.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
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(1) The term ``data ontology'' means a formal, structured
representation and categorization of data elements, their
properties, and the relationships between them within an
information system or knowledge domain that enables consistent
interpretation, integration, and analysis of data across
different systems and users.
(2) The term ``Defense intelligence element'' has the
meaning given such term in section 429 of title 10, United
States Code.
(3) The term ``domain-specific data ontology'' means a data
ontology that is specific to a particular functional areas
within the Department of Defense.
(4) The term ``foundational data ontology'' means a top-
level, domain-independent data ontology that establishes
universal categories and primitives applicable across
information systems and upon which domain-specific ontologies
are based.
(5) The term ``functional area'' means a specialized
functional, operational, or subject-matter areas within the
Department.
(6) The terms ``military department'' and ``service
acquisition executive'' have the meanings given such terms,
respectively, in title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1505. FUTURE FORCE EMPLOYMENT CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT TABLETOP
EXERCISES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Evaluation.>> Tabletop Exercises Required.--
Not later than September 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the covered officials, conduct one or more tabletop exercises to
develop and evaluate concepts for operational employment of cyber
capabilities by cyber forces of the Department of Defense under
development that would be implemented after the period covered by the
most recent future-years defense program submitted to Congress under
section 221 of title 10, United States Code and the implementation of
the revised force generation model established under section 1533(c) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
117-263; 10 U.S.C. 167b(c)).
(b) Tabletop Exercise Elements.--The tabletop exercises required
under subsection (a) shall--
(1) evaluate of future force employment concepts of the
cyber forces of the Department of Defense, including--
(A) identifying and assessing additional elements of
the Cyber Operations Force in various geographic
combatant command operational scenarios to provide
tactical-level effects, or integration with non-cyber
tactical units, using radio-frequency enabled cyber or
other off-net cyber operations techniques;
(B) assessing new or novel formations outside of the
current construction of the Cyber Mission Force; and
(C) experimenting with other doctrine, organization,
training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel,
facilities, and policy approaches for cyber activities
and operations or other non-kinetic actions that include
cyber actions outside of the current approach of the
Cyber Mission Force for on-net operations; and
(2) assess different models for command and control for such
future force employment concepts, including integrating
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asscoaited cyber forces into non-cyber units of the Department
of Defense on a temporary, or permanent basis.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results and findings
from the tabletop exercises conducted under subsection (a) and include
the recommendations of the Secretary, if any, regarding matters
described in subsections (a) and (b).
(d) Definition of Covered Officials.--In this section, the term
``covered officials'' means--
(1) the Secretaries of the military departments;
(2) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy; and
(3) the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
SEC. 1506. <<NOTE: 10 USC 167b note.>> OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCY OF
THE CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Requirement.--Beginning not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense
for Policy, in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisors of the
military departments and the Commander of the United States Cyber
Command, shall jointly carry out an initiative to understand and address
occupational resiliency challenges at the duty locations of the Cyber
Mission Force by ensuring that--
(1) behavioral health professionals are assigned to the
operating locations of United States Cyber Command and the Cyber
Mission Force; and
(2) each such professional holds the security clearance
necessary to provide treatment to the members of the Armed
Forces assigned at such duty locations.
(b) Annual Briefings.--On an annual basis during the three-year
period beginning on the date on which the initiative under subsection
(a) commences, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall
jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the following:
(1) The status of carrying out such initiative.
(2) Validation of the security clearances held by behavioral
health professionals assigned under such subsection.
(3) An analysis of clinical acuity being treated by such
professionals.
(4) Identified challenges to carrying out such initiative.
(5) Efforts to improve the awareness by members of the Armed
Forces assigned to the Cyber Mission Force with respect to the
availability of appropriately cleared behavioral health
professionals who can treat such members.
(6) Any other information the Under Secretary or the
Assistant Secretary determines appropriate.
(c) Occupational Resiliency Challenges Defined.--In this section,
the term ``occupational resiliency challenges'' means behavioral health
challenges relating to an occupation and work-related stress.
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SEC. <<NOTE: 10 USC 394 note.>> 1507. PROHIBITION ON THE
ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN CYBER ASSESSMENT
CAPABILITIES FOR TEST AND EVALUATION.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not take any action
to divest, consolidate, or curtail any current cyber assessment
capabilities or red teams certified by the National Security Agency
supporting operational test and evaluation for programs of the
Department of Defense unless, prior to taking such action, the Secretary
submits to the congressional defense committees the certification
described in subsection (b) with respect to such action.
(b) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> Certification.-- The certification
described in this subsection with respect to an action described in
subsection (a) is a certification that the decision to take such action
and the analysis related to operational effects on users of cyber
assessment capabilities provided by the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation of such action comply with the applicable requirements under
section 4173(c)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and which
includes the following:
(1) The analytic basis for making the decision to take such
action, including any cost, workload, and workforce
requirements, as well as any analysis related to operational
effects on users of cyber assessment capabilities provided by
the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of such action.
(2) An independent review by the Director of Cost Assessment
and Program Evaluation of all the analysis included in the
certification under paragraph (1).
(3) A comprehensive plan to sustain the critical cyber
assessment capabilities for test and evaluation currently
managed by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation while
transitioning such capabilities to another element of the
Department of Defense or, if supporting analyses identify the
elements of the Department to which such capabilities are
proposed to be transferred, a plan for the transition of such
capabilities to such elements, including a timeline for such
transfer and measures to ensure no reductions in such
capabilities during such transition.
(4) A detailed assessment of the funding requirements for
maintaining and enhancing cyber assessment capabilities for test
and evaluation of the Department of Defense, including how these
funding requirements will be incorporated into annual budget
request documents of the Department of Defense.
(5) A review of staffing, tools, and specialized resources
required to support cyber operational test and evaluation across
major defense acquisition programs (as defined in section 4201
of title 10, United States Code) and information technology
programs of the Department of Defense .
(6) A summary of the efforts of the Department of Defense to
integrate intelligence-informed threat data into operational
cyber testing, including any legal or technical barriers to such
integration and proposed solutions to such barriers.
(7) A plan to improve coordination and information-sharing
between cyber operational test and evaluation stakeholders, the
United States Cyber Command, and the intelligence community (as
defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3003(4))) following the transition described in paragraph
(3).
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(8) Proposed metrics for evaluating mission effects in
contested cyber environments that are in accordance with
guidance issued by the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation, titled ``Cyber Operational Test and Evaluation
Guidebook'' and dated January 31, 2025.
(9) An assessment of the effectiveness and future needs of
cyber assessment programs of the Department of Defense,
including an identification of any current or future
requirements of such programs for resources that are or are
projected to not be met.
SEC. 1508. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO MODIFY
AUTHORITIES OF THE COMMANDER OF UNITED
STATES CYBER COMMAND.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Prohibition.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, may be obligated or
expended to reduce or diminish the responsibilities, authorities, or
organizational oversight of the Commander of United States Cyber Command
from those in effect on June 1, 2025.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to--
(1) prohibit the implementation of initiatives pursuant to
section 1533 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 167b); or
(2) prohibit necessary adjustments to the organizational
structure or cyber operations authorities under section 394 of
title 10, United States Code, of the United States Cyber Command
that meet critical mission requirements, as directed by the
Secretary of Defense or the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, if--
(A) such adjustments do not diminish the
capabilities of the United States Cyber Command to
provide cyber effects or pose unacceptable risk to the
operational effectiveness of the United States Cyber
Command; and
(B) <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline.>> the Secretary
of Defense provides to the congressional defense
committees a written notification of such adjustments
not later than 30 days before implementing such
adjustments.
SEC. 1509. <<NOTE: Framework.>> LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS FOR THE COMBINED JOINT ALL-DOMAIN
COMMAND AND CONTROL INITIATIVE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for research, development, test, and
evaluation, Defense-wide, for the Joint Staff and the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Combined Joint All-Domain
Command and Control initiative, not more than 90 percent may be
obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense provides to the
congressional defense committees a framework for such initiative that
helps guide investments and measures progress for the initiative, as
recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States in the
report of the Comptroller General titled ``Defense Command and Control:
Further Progress Hinges on Establishing a Comprehensive Framework''
(GAO-25-106454).
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Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
SEC. 1511. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>> SECURE MOBILE PHONES FOR
SENIOR OFFICIALS AND PERSONNEL
PERFORMING SENSITIVE FUNCTIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> In General.--Beginning not later
than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that each wireless mobile phone the Department of
Defense provides to a senior official of the Department or any other
employee of the Department who performs sensitive national security
functions, as determined by the Secretary, and all related
telecommunications services are acquired under contracts or other
agreements that require the enhanced cybersecurity protections described
in subsection (b).
(b) Protections Described.--The enhanced cybersecurity protections
described in this subsection enhanced cybersecurity protections for
wireless mobile phones and related telecommunication services that
includes--
(1) encryption of data on the wireless mobile phones and of
all telecommunications to and from the wireless mobile phones
through such telecommunication services;
(2) capabilities to mitigate or obfuscate persistent device
identifiers, including periodic rotation of network or hardware
identifiers to reduce the risk of inappropriate tracking of the
activity or location of the wireless mobile phones; and
(3) the capability to continuously monitor the wireless
mobile phones.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing--
(1) a list of the contracts or other agreements entered into
pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) the criteria used by the Secretary to determine which
employees of the Department of Defense performs sensitive
national security functions for the purposes of subsection (a),
and the total number of such employees; and
(3) the total costs of wireless mobile phones and
telecommunication services required by subsection (a).
SEC. 1512. <<NOTE: 10 USC 394 note.>> ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
MACHINE LEARNING SECURITY IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Cybersecurity Policy for Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning Use.-- <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop and implement a
Department of Defense-wide policy for the cybersecurity and associated
governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems and
applications, as well as the models for artificial intelligence and
machine learning used in national defense applications.
(b) Policy Elements.--The policy required under subsection (a) shall
address the following:
(1) Protection against security threats specific to
artificial intelligence and machine learning, including model
serialization attacks, model tampering, data leakage,
adversarial prompt injection, model extraction, model
jailbreaks, and supply chain attacks.
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(2) Use of cybersecurity measures throughout the life cycle
of systems using artificial intelligence or machine learning.
(3) Adoption of industry-recognized frameworks to guide the
development and implementation of artificial intelligence and
machine learning security best practices.
(4) Standards for governance, testing, auditing, and
monitoring of systems using artificial intelligence and machine
learning to ensure the integrity and resilience of such systems
against corruption and unauthorized manipulation.
(5) Training requirements for the workforce of the
Department of Defense to ensure personnel are prepared to
identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that are specific to
artificial intelligence and machine learning.
(c) Review and Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Review.--The Secretary of Defense
shall conduct a comprehensive review to identify and assess the
effectiveness of the artificial intelligence and machine
learning cybersecurity and associated governance practices of
the Department of Defense.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than August 31, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the findings of the review conducted
under paragraph (1).
(B) Contents.--The report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) an assessment of the current security
practices for artificial intelligence and machine
learning across the Department of Defense;
(ii) an assessment of the cybersecurity risks
posed by the use of authorized and unauthorized
artificial intelligence software, including models
developed by companies headquartered in or
operating from foreign countries of concern, by
the Department;
(iii) an identification of gaps in the
existing security measures of the Department
related to threats specific to the use of
artificial intelligence and machine learning;
(iv) an analysis of the potential of security
management, access, and runtime capabilities for
artificial intelligence in the commercial sector
for use by the Department to defend systems using
artificial intelligence from threats, minimize
data exposure resulting from the use of such
systems, and maintain the trustworthiness of
applications of the Department that use artificial
intelligence;
(v) an evaluation of the alignment of the
policies of the Department with industry
frameworks;
(vi) recommend actions to enhance the
security, integrity, and governance of artificial
intelligence and machine learning models used by
the Department; and
(vii) an identification of any additional
authorities, resources, or legislative actions
required for the Department to effectively
implement artificial intelligence and machine
learning model security policy required by
subsection (a).
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(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and ``machine
learning'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in
section 5001 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
SEC. 1513. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2224 note.>> PHYSICAL AND CYBERSECURITY
PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.
(a) Security Framework.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a
framework for the implementation of cybersecurity and physical
security standards and best practices relating to covered
artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to
mitigate risks to the Department of Defense from the use of such
technologies.
(2) Coverage of relevant aspects of security.--The framework
developed under paragraph (1) shall cover all relevant aspects
of the security of artificial intelligence and machine learning
systems of the Department of Defense, including the following:
(A) Risk posed to and by the workforce of the
Department of Defense, including insider threat risks.
(B) Training and workforce development requirements,
including with respect to the following:
(i) Artificial intelligence security
awareness.
(ii) Artificial intelligence-specific threats
and vulnerabilities.
(iii) Development of a continuum of
professional development and education of
artificial intelligence security expertise.
(C) Risks to the supply chains of such systems,
including counterfeit parts or data poisoning risks.
(D) Risks relating to adversarial tampering with
artificial intelligence systems.
(E) Risks relating to the unintended exposure or
theft of artificial intelligence systems or data.
(F) Security posture management practices, including
governance of security measures, continuous monitoring,
and incident reporting procedures.
(G) An evaluation of commercially available
platforms for continuous monitoring and assessment of
such systems.
(3) Risk-based framework.--The framework developed under
paragraph (1) shall be risk-based, including security that is
proportional to the national security or foreign policy risks
posed by the covered artificial intelligence and machine
learning technology being stolen or tampered with.
(4) Use of existing frameworks.--To the maximum extent
feasible, the framework developed under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) draw on existing cybersecurity reference
documents, including the NIST Special Publication 800
series; and
(B) be implemented as an extension or augmentation
of existing cybersecurity frameworks developed by the
Department of Defense, including the Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification framework.
(5) Addressing extreme security risks.--
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(A) Highly capable cyber threat actors.--The
framework developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize
the most highly capable artificial intelligence systems
that may be of highest interest to cyber threat actors,
based on risk assessments and threat reporting.
(B) Security levels.--The Secretary shall ensure
that the framework developed under paragraph (1) imposes
requirements for security on contractors that are
designed to mitigate the cyberesecurity risks posed by
the cyber threat actors described in subparagraph (A),
with the most stringent security requirements under such
frameworks providing protection that is similar to the
protection offered by national security systems (as
defined in section 3552(b)(6) of title 44, United States
Code).
(C) General design with specific components.--To the
extent feasible, any additional security requirements
developed pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be designed
generally for all software systems of the Department of
Defense, but may contain components designed
specifically for highly capable artificial intelligence
systems.
(b) Security Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall amend the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, or take other
similar action, to require covered entities to implement the
best practices described in subsection (a) under the framework
developed under such subsection.
(2) Risk-based rules.--Any requirements implemented pursuant
to paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable, be narrowly
tailored to the specific covered artificial intelligence and
machine learning technologies developed, deployed, stored, or
hosted by a covered entity, and shall be calibrated accordingly
to the different tasks involved in development, deployment,
storage, or hosting of components of such covered artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies.
(3) Cost-benefit consideration.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(i) consider the costs and benefits to the
Department of Defense and to the national security
and technological leadership of the United States,
of imposing security requirements on covered
entities; and
(ii) to the extent feasible, design the
requirements implemented pursuant to such
paragraph to allow for trade space analysis by the
Department in a transparent manner between
competing requirements in order to minimize the
costs and maximize the benefits of such
requirements.
(B) Weighing costs of slowing down development.--In
carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall weigh
the costs of slowing the development and deployment of
artificial intelligence and machine learning against the
benefits of mitigating national security risks and
potential security risks to the Department of Defense
from using commercial software for imposing additional
physical or cybersecurity requirements for such systems.
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(c) Private Sector Collaboration.--In carrying out the requirements
of subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to collaborate
with industry and academia in the development of the framework under
such subsection using a process for consultation that uses a new or
existing mechanism for public-private partnerships.
(d) Implementation Plan.--The framework required by subsection
(a)(1) shall include a detailed plan for the implementation of the
framework that--
(1) establishes timelines and milestones for achieving the
objectives outlined in the framework;
(2) identifies resource requirements and funding mechanisms;
and
(3) provides metrics for measuring progress and
effectiveness.
(e) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an update on the status of
implementation of the requirements of this section.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given such term in 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. 4061 note prec.).
(2) The term ``covered artificial intelligence and machine
learning technology'' means an artificial intelligence or
machine learning system acquired by the Department of Defense or
an element of the Department and all associated components
involved in the development and deployment lifecycle of such
system, including source code, numerical parameters (including
model weights) of the trained artificial intelligence or machine
learning system, details of any methods and algorithms used to
develop such system, data used in the development of such
system, and software used for evaluating the trustworthiness of
the artificial intelligence or machine learning system during
development or deployment.
(3) The term ``covered entity'' means an entity that enters
into a contract or other agreement with the Department of
Defense under which such entity engages in the development,
deployment, storage, or hosting of one or more covered
artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
SEC. 1514. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2192c note.>> COLLABORATIVE
CYBERSECURITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
carry out program under which the Secretary shall seek to collaborate
with academic institutions to develop cybersecurity educational programs
at such institutions, including by establishing curriculum standards,
developing competencies in cybersecurity at such institutions, promoting
community outreach regarding participation in such educational programs,
integrating best practices across such educational programs, and
advancing solutions to challenges in addressing educational needs with
respect to cyber.
(b) Consultation Requirements.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) consult with the Director of the National Security
Agency, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
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Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, the
Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the
Director of the National Science Foundation, to ensure that the
cyber education programs and educational resource development
efforts and programs of the Federal Government do not compete or
conflict with each other;
(2) consult with the heads of other appropriate Federal
agencies and representatives of appropriate private sector
entities, academic institutions, and other organizations as
determined necessary by the Secretary; and
(3) manage instructional and participatory opportunities
available through the efforts, programs, initiatives, and
investments accounted for in the report required under section
1649 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1758).
(c) Designations.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall designate
academic institutions that meet the standards established under
such program in one or more of cyber defense, cyber operations,
and cyber research.
(2) Criteria.--The Secretary of Defense shall make the
designations under paragraph (1) based on the following:
(A) Academic requirements and best practices
identified by the Secretary of Defense in consultation
with Departments and Agencies enabling the development
of educational programs reflecting the full range of
cyber work roles specified in the Defense Cyber
Workforce Framework, the National Initiative on Cyber
Education Workforce Framework for Cyber published by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology in NIST
Special Publication 800-181, Revision 5, or any
successor framework.
(B) Criteria and requirements for the academic
institution emphasizing the following:
(i) Outreach to the surrounding community of
the academic institution.
(ii) Leadership in contributing to the
development of a national cyber workforce,
including cultivating educational institution
faculty and research leaders.
(iii) Leadership in the development of
educational and performance expectations for cyber
professionals, including through curriculum and
degree offerings to prepare future cyber
professionals of all knowledge and skill levels.
(iv) Demonstrated commitment to implementing
cyber best practices within the academic
institution across academic disciplines.
(v) Demonstrated commitment to seeking
solutions to challenges in addressing Federal,
State, local, territorial, and Tribal-level needs.
(vi) Regional accreditation from one of the
six regional accrediting agencies recognized by
the Department of Education providing external
review to assure quality and ongoing improvement.
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(C) Increasing collaboration within the cyber
education community to support development and sharing
of educational materials and curriculum.
(D) Increasing collaboration with private sector
entities and government employers at the Federal, State,
local, territorial, and Tribal levels to further define
workforce requirements and assist in defining academic
requirements to prepare students for the field of cyber.
(d) Metrics and Report.--
(1) Metrics.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> collaborate with the
individuals described in subsection (b)(1) to identify
metrics and annual data reporting requirements necessary
to assess the degree to which the program established
under subsection (a) is meeting the objectives of such
program; and
(B) ensure adequate data and best practices are made
available to the individuals described in subsection
(b)(1) to measure the efficacy of such program and the
benefits provided by such program to individuals
participating in such program and to the Department of
Defense compared to costs of such program paid by
academic institutions participating in such program and
sponsors of such program.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the
benefits provided by the program established under subsection
(a) to individuals participating in such program and to the
Department compared to costs of such program paid by academic
institutions participating in such program and sponsors of such
program.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
(1) supersede the statutory responsibilities or authorities
of any head of a departments or agencies of the Federal
Government; or
(2) authorize the appropriation of additional amounts for
the program established under subsection (a).
(f) Academic Institution Defined.--The term ``academic institution''
means--
(1) an institution of higher education (as defined in
section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1002)) in the United States that conducts research sponsored by
the Department of Defense; or
(2) a senior military college (as defined in section
2111a(f) of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 1515. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC note prec.
2001.>> INCORPORATION OF ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE CONSIDERATIONS INTO
CYBERSECURITY TRAINING.
Not later than one year 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 revise the mandatory training on
cybersecurity for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of
the Department of Defense to include content related to the unique
cybersecurity challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence.
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Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
SEC. 1521. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE
PROCESSES.
Section 1522 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) defines Department of Defense-wide, mandatory
timelines for activities performed by authorizing
officials with respect to an Authorization to Operate
for cloud-hosted platforms, services, and
applications.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (1)'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Expedited Processing.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance.>> Processes required.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
subsection, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of
the military departments, shall provide to each element of the
Department of Defense with Authorization to Operate
responsibilities guidance on, and direct each such element to
develop and implement, one or more processes to expedite the
granting of Authorizations to Operate and, where applicable,
related appeals.
``(2) Criteria for expedited review.--The processes
implemented by an element of the Department of Defense under
paragraph (1) shall provide for expedited review of a request
for an Authorization to Operate if--
``(A) such Authorization to Operate is for an
information system of such element; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Determination. Time periods.>> the
request for such Authorization to Operate was
appropriately submitted to the authorizing official for
such Authorization to Operate and--
``(i) the final determination whether to grant
such Authorization to Operate as has been pending
before such authorizing official for not fewer
than 180 days without resolution;
``(ii) if a mechanism for appealing a
determination by an authorizing official with
respect to such Authorization to Operate exists,
such an appeal has been pending before such
authorizing official for not fewer than 90 days
without response; or
``(iii) any other circumstances identified by
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense in the policy established under paragraph
(1) that demonstrate unreasonable delay or
impediment to the Authorization to Operate
process.
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``(3) Elements.--The process for expedited appeals developed
under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) clearly defined timelines for resolution of
the expedited review of the appeal, not to exceed 45
days from the date the expedited review is requested;
``(B) requirements for a written justification when
such timelines cannot be met; and
``(C) tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor
compliance with such timelines.''; and
(5) by amending subsection (d), as so redesignated, to read
as follows:
``(d) Reports.--
``(1) Implementation status.--
``(A) Secretary report.--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 status of the
implementation of subsections (a) and (b).
``(B) Chief information officer report.--Not later
than July 1, 2026, the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the status of the
implementation of subsections (c).
``(2) Biannual report.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later
than six months after the date of the enactment of this
subsection, and every six months thereafter under
October 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense and the Chief Information Officers
of the military departments, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the
activities under this section in the six-month period
ending on the date of the submission of such report.
``(B) Contents.--Each report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include, for the period covered
by such report--
``(i) the number of new Authorizations to
Operate issued;
``(ii) the number of requests for an
Authorization to Operate that were submitted with
complete and sufficient documentation to the
appropriate authorizing official;
``(iii) the number of requests for
Authorizations to Operate that were denied;
``(iv) the number of requests for
Authorizations to Operate that were escalated to
the process implemented under subsection (c),
disaggregated by escalations--
``(I) to the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense;
and
``(II) to the Chief Information
Officer of each military department;
``(v) the number of requests described in
clause (iv) that were resolved, disaggregated by
resolutions--
``(I) by the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense;
and
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``(II) by the Chief Information
Officer of each military department;
``(vi) the average time required for a
capability to receive an Authorization to Operate,
disaggregated each element of the Department
responsible for evaluating the request for the
Authorization to Operate;
``(vii) the number of Authorizations to
Operate issued pursuant to the policy required by
subsection (b);
``(viii) the number of requested reciprocal
Authorizations to Operate denied due to
insufficiency of supporting evidence, along with a
narrative summary of the primary reasons for such
denials;
``(ix) a narrative summary of any recurring
deficiencies in the materials required for system
authorization under the Risk Management Framework;
``(x) recommendations to refine the Risk
Management Framework and the Authority to Operate
process, including opportunities to define,
implement, and validate security controls at a
higher organizational level so that subordinate
systems may rely on those controls without
duplicative implementation or assessment; and
``(xi) an evaluation of the training,
standards, and qualification requirements for
authorizing officials.''.
SEC. 1522. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNIFIED DATALINK
STRATEGY.
Section 1527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Reports.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and not less frequently than
once each year thereafter through December 31, 2032, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an
annual report on the implementation of the strategy.''.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 1531. MODIFICATION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ROADMAP.
Section 1532(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4001) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including dedicated
computing assets owned and maintained by the Department of
Defense and commercial cloud services and other infrastructure-
as-a-service services'' before the period at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph (C):
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``(C) <<NOTE: Estimate. Determination.>> For each
data center to be built or expanded on a military
installation, an estimate, to the degree that the
Secretary determines that providing such an estimate
will not delay the submittal of the triennial update
required by paragraph (3), of the additional resource
usage resulting from building or expanding such data
center, including--
``(i) <<NOTE: Estimate.>> an estimate of the
increased footprint for physical space needs;
``(ii) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assessments of
projected electricity and water usage requirements
for such data center;
``(iii) anticipated effects on the
installation and the surrounding community
resulting from the increased power, water, and
other resource needs of such data center,
including measures to mitigate any potential
adverse effects on military installations; and
``(iv) <<NOTE: Strategies.>> strategies to
prevent disruptions to local public utility
services and to ensure resilience of the community
in which the military installation resides and in
which the data center is being built, including
consultation with local, State, and Federal
agencies to align infrastructure planning with
broader needs of such community.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods.>> Triennial
updates.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and not later than March
1 of every third year thereafter until March 1, 2033, the
Secretary shall update the roadmap required by paragraph (1) and
submit to the congressional defense committees the updated
roadmap.''.
SEC. 1532. <<NOTE: Determinations. 10 USC 2224 note.>> GUIDANCE
AND PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Guidance and Prohibitions.--
(1) Exclusion and removal from department systems and
devices.--Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than
30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall require the exclusion and removal of
covered artificial intelligence from the systems and devices of
the Department of Defense.
(2) Consideration of guidance for department systems and
devices.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall consider issuing
Department of Defense-wide guidance to exclude and remove from
systems and devices of the Department artificial intelligence
developed by a covered artificial intelligence company which the
Secretary determines poses a risk to national security.
(3) Prohibition for contractors.--
(A) Use of covered artificial intelligence.--Except
as provided in subsection (b), not later than 30 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, no contractor
may, during the period of performance of such contractor
under a contract with the Department of Defense, use
covered artificial intelligence with respect to the
performance of a contract with the Department.
(B) Use of artificial intelligence developed by a
covered artificial intelligence company.--Except as
provided in subsection (b), if the Secretary of Defense
issues
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guidance described in paragraph (2) with respect to an
artificial intelligence described in such paragraph, no
contractor may, during the period of performance of such
contractor under a contract with the Department of
Defense, use such artificial intelligence with respect
to the performance of a contract with the Department.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
prohibition under subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, if
the Secretary determines that the waiver is necessary--
(A) for the purpose of scientifically valid research
(as defined in section 102 of the Education Sciences
Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501));
(B) for the purpose of evaluation, training,
testing, or other analysis needed for national security;
(C) for the purpose of conducting counter terrorism,
counterintelligence, or other operational military
activities supporting national security; or
(D) for the purpose of fulfilling mission critical
functions.
(2) Mitigation of risks.--If the Secretary of Defense issues
a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take
such steps as the Secretary considers necessary to mitigate any
risks due to the issuance of the waiver.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given such term in section 5002 of the National Artificial
Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401) and
includes the systems and techniques described in paragraphs (1)
through (5) of section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.).
(2) The term ``covered artificial intelligence'' means--
(A) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company DeepSeek; or
(B) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by High Flyer or an
entity owned by, funded by, or supported by High Flyer
or an entity with respect to which High Flyer directly
or indirectly owns at least a 20 percent stake.
(3) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) The term ``covered artificial intelligence company''
means an entity that produces or provides artificial
intelligence models or applications and--
(A) 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);
(B) is domiciled in a covered nation; or
(C) is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership,
control, or influence by a covered nation, as determined
by the
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Secretary of Defense in accordance with the National
Industrial Security Program or any successor to such
program.
SEC. 1533. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4001 note.>> ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
MODEL ASSESSMENT AND OVERSIGHT.
(a) Cross-functional Team for Artificial Intelligence Model
Assessment and Oversight.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in
accordance with section 911 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 111 note), establish a cross-functional team for
artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight (in this
section referred to as the ``Cross-Functional Team'').
(2) Purpose.--The Cross-Functional Team shall develop a
standardized assessment framework and governance structure to
facilitate the evaluation of, collaboration on, and enablement
of the rapid development or procurement of artificial
intelligence models employed by the Department of Defense.
(3) Composition.--
(A) Leadership.--The Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall
be the head of the Cross-Functional Team.
(B) Membership.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the Cross-Functional Team includes
representatives from--
(i) the Office of the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense;
(ii) the chief artificial intelligence
officers of the military departments, or in the
absence of such position, the individual
responsible for leading artificial intelligence
efforts within each military department;
(iii) the chief information officers of the
military departments;
(iv) the chief artificial intelligence
officers of the combatant commands and the Joint
Staff, or in the absence of such position, the
individuals responsible for leading artificial
intelligence efforts within each such command and
the Joint Staff;
(v) the chief information officers of the
combatant commands and the Joint Staff, or in the
absence of such position, the individuals
responsible for leading information technology
efforts within each such command and the Joint
Staff;
(vi) the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering;
(vii) the service acquisition executive of
each of the military departments; and
(viii) such other components as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(4) Duties.--The Cross-Functional Team shall do the
following:
(A) Develop a standardized assessment framework for
artificial intelligence models currently used by the
Department of Defense.
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(B) Establish Department of Defense-wide guidelines
for evaluating future artificial intelligence models
being considered for use by the Department.
(C) Develop governance structures for the
development, assessment, testing, and deployment of
artificial intelligence models.
(D) Identify appropriate assessment levels for the
performance of artificial intelligence models based on
ultimate use case-based risk.
(E) Establish mechanisms for collaboration between
components of the Department of Defense regarding the
development, testing, assessment, and deployment of
artificial intelligence models.
(F) Develop processes for the submission, review,
and approval of use cases for artificial intelligence
models against military and non-military activities of
the Department of Defense.
(5) Framework content.--The standardized assessment
framework required by paragraph (2) shall include--
(A) standards for the performance of artificial
intelligence models;
(B) requirements for documentation of the
development artificial intelligence models;
(C) procedures for testing artificial intelligence
models;
(D) compliance with ethical principles regarding the
use of artificial intelligence models;
(E) methodologies for assessing artificial
intelligence models and time periods for validating
artificial intelligence models;
(F) security requirements and compliance
requirements, including the Federal Risk and
Authorization Management Program established under
section 3608 of title 44, United States Code;
(G) procedures for the Department of Defense to use
assessments of artificial intelligence models conducted
by Executive agencies other than the Department to
fulfill requirements under the framework; and
(H) such other elements as the Cross-Functional Team
determines appropriate.
(b) Functional Leads for Artificial Intelligence Application.--
(1) Designation.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
such organizations of the Department of Defense as the Secretary
considers appropriate to serve as functional leads for
artificial intelligence applications used by the Department.
(2) Selection criteria.--In designating functional leads
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consider--
(A) subject matter expertise;
(B) equities in the functional area; and
(C) capability to establish assessment standards.
(3) CDAO responsibilities.--The Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall--
(A) serve as the functional lead for business
systems of the Department of Defense using artificial
intelligence models; and
(B) provide Department-wide guidance on commercial
artificial intelligence models.
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(c) Assessments of Major Artificial Intelligence Systems.--The
Secretary of Defense shall assess all major artificial intelligence
systems using the standard assessment framework developed under
subsection (a)(2).
(d) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Administration.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall ensure the following:
(A) The Cross-Functional Team is established in
accordance with subsection (a) on or before June 1,
2026.
(B) The functional leads for artificial intelligence
application are designated in accordance with subsection
(b) on or before January 1, 2027.
(C) The Cross-Function Team completes development of
the standardized assessment framework and governance
structure required by subsection (a)(2) on or before
June 1, 2027.
(D) The assessment of major artificial intelligence
systems required by subsection (c) is completed on or
before January 1, 2028.
(2) Congressional briefing.--Not later than 30 days after
the completion of an activity described in subparagraphs (A)
through (D) of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
status of the Secretary in carrying out this section.
(e) Sunset and Transition.--
(1) Sunset.--The Cross-Functional Team shall terminate on
December 31, 2030.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Designation.>> Transition.--Not later
than June 30, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an
element of the Department of Defense to succeed the Cross-
Functional Team and develop a plan to transfer the duties of the
Cross-Functional Team described in subsection (a)(4) to such
successor element.
(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report on activities of
successor organization.--Not later than one year after the date
on which the Cross-Functional Team is terminated, and not less
frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is
three years after the date on which the Cross-Functional Team is
terminated, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the activities of
the element of the Department of Defense to which the duties of
the Cross-Functional Team were transferred.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(2) The term ``functional area'' refers to a specialized
functional, operational, or subject-matter area within the
Department of Defense.
(3)(A) The term ``major artificial intelligence system''
means an artificial intelligence system of the Department of
Defense that--
(i) is integrated with, or materially affects
the operation of, an information system that--
(I) is categorized as high-impact
under section 3554 of title 44, United
States Code; or
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(II) if compromised, would have a
serious adverse effect on organizational
operations, organizational assets, or
individuals;
(ii) is used by not fewer than 500 users of
the Department annually; and
(iii) is employed in support of--
(I) military operations, training,
or planning activities; or
(II) functions of the Department,
including business operations, human
resources management, administrative
functions, or strategic planning
activities.
(B) The term ``major artificial intelligence
system'' does not include an artificial intelligence
system used solely for research, development, testing,
or evaluation that has not been deployed for operational
use.
(4) The terms ``military department'' and ``service
acquisition executive'' have the meanings given such terms,
respectively, in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1534. DIGITAL SANDBOX ENVIRONMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Requirement To Establish.--Not later than
April 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
Defense, establish a task force on artificial intelligence sandbox
environments (in this section referred to as the ``Task Force'').
(b) Purpose.--The Task Force shall identify, coordinate, and advance
Department of Defense-wide efforts to develop and deploy artificial
intelligence sandbox environments necessary to support artificial
intelligence experimentation, training, familiarization, and development
across the Department of Defense. Such artificial intelligence sandbox
environments shall--
(1) be designed for use by personnel with varying levels of
technical proficiency, from personnel with little technical
proficiency to personnel with expert technical proficiency;
(2) enable the building, training, evaluation, and
deployment of artificial intelligence models;
(3) facilitate familiarity with and utilization of existing
artificial intelligence capabilities; and
(4) accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial
intelligence across the Department.
(c) Chair.--The Task Force shall be chaired by the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense.
(d) Composition.--The Task Force shall be composed of--
(1) the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense;
(2) the chief artificial intelligence officers of the
military departments, or in the absence of such position, the
individual responsible for leading artificial intelligence
efforts within each military department;
(3) the chief information officers of the military
departments;
(4) the chief artificial intelligence officers of the
combatant commands and joint staff, or in the absence of such
position, the individual responsible for leading artificial
intelligence efforts within each combatant command;
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(5) the chief information officers of the combatant
commands, and joint staff, or in the absence of such position,
the individual responsible for leading information technology
efforts within each combatant command;
(6) the Directors for Command, Control, Communications, and
Computers/Cyber of the combatant commands, or their designees;
(7) the Director for Command, Control, Communications, and
Computers/Cyber of the Joint Staff, or their designee; and
(8) such other officials of the Department of Defense as the
chair of the Task Force consider appropriate.
(e) Functions.--The Task Force shall--
(1) identify and consolidate common requirements with
respect to artificial intelligence sandbox environments across
the Department of Defense, including requirements relating to
interfaces for users with varying technical proficiency,
computational resources and infrastructure, pre-trained models
and datasets, and educational and training materials;
(2) identify, inventory, and ensure the availability of
existing solutions and technical documentation and repositories
for applicable artificial intelligence sandbox environments,
including machine-readable documents, reference architectures,
and user guides;
(3) develop and make available to users of artificial
intelligence sandbox environments in the Department an analysis
matching common requirements identified under paragraph (1) with
existing solutions identified under paragraph (2);
(4) use existing mechanisms of the Department to achieve
efficiencies in costs and productivity through enterprise
licenses and contracts;
(5) identify and, where possible, streamline authority to
operate approvals for each element of common artificial
intelligence sandbox environment architectures; and
(6) make available to the users described in paragraph (3)
guidance on the appropriate use of artificial intelligence
sandbox environments of the Department for users at all levels
of technical proficiency.
(f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than August 1, 2026,
the chair of the Task Force shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the goals and objectives of the Task Force.
(g) Termination.--The Task Force shall terminate on January 1, 2030.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given such term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence sandbox environment''
means a secure, isolated computing environment that enables
users with varying levels of technical proficiency to access
artificial intelligence tools, models, and capabilities for the
purposes of experimentation, training, testing, and development
without affecting operational systems or requiring specialized
technical knowledge to operate.
(3) The term ``authority to operate'' means the official
management decision given by a senior organizational official
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to authorize operation of an information system and to
explicitly accept the risk to organizational operations and
assets, individuals, other organizations, and the United States
based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security
controls, as defined in Committee on National Security Systems
Instruction 4009, or successor document.
(4) The term ``military department'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1535. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FUTURES STEERING COMMITTEE.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than April 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a steering
committee on advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
(2) Designation.--The steering committee established
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Artificial
Intelligence Futures Steering Committee'' (in this section the
``Steering Committee'').
(b) Membership.--The Steering Committee shall be composed of the
following:
(1) The Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(2) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(3) The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
(4) The Vice Chief of Staff of Naval Operations.
(5) The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(6) The Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
(7) The Vice Chief of Space Operations.
(8) The Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
(9) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
(10) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(11) The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security.
(12) The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief
Financial Officer.
(13) Such representatives from the military departments as
the Secretary considers appropriate.
(14) The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
of the Department of Defense.
(15) Representatives of such innovation centers within the
defense innovation ecosystem as the Secretary of Defense
determines appropriate.
(16) Representatives of such other organizations and
elements of the Department of Defense as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(c) Co-chairpersons.--The Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall serve as the co-chairs of
the Steering Committee.
(d) Responsibilities.--The Steering Committee shall be responsible
for--
(1) formulating a proactive policy for the evaluation,
adoption, governance, and risk mitigation of advanced artificial
intelligence systems by the Department of Defense that are more
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advanced than any existing advanced artificial intelligence
systems, including advanced artificial intelligence systems that
approach or achieve artificial general intelligence;
(2) analyzing the forecasted trajectory of advanced and
emerging artificial intelligence models and enabling
technologies across multiple time horizons that could enable
artificial general intelligence, including--
(A) current and emerging artificial intelligence
models, including frontier and world models;
(B) agentic algorithms;
(C) neuromorphic computing;
(D) cognitive science applications for the
development of artificial intelligence algorithms or
models;
(E) infrastructure needs for infrastructure required
to support the deployment of new or emerging artificial
intelligence systems at a scale projected necessary for
future capacity;
(F) new or emerging microelectronics designs or
architectures; and
(G) such other technologies as the Steering
Committee determines appropriate;
(3) assess the possible technological, operational, and
doctrinal trajectories of adversaries of the United States with
respect to the uses of artificial intelligence capabilities by
such adversaries across various time horizons, including any
pursuit or development by such adversaries of artificial general
intelligence;
(4) analyzing the potential operational effects of
integrating advanced or general purpose artificial intelligence
into networks and systems of the Department of Defense from a
technical, doctrinal, training, and resourcing perspective to
better understand and assess how use of such networks and
systems by the Department of Defense may affect future
commanders of operational commands;
(5) developing a strategy for the risk-informed adoption,
governance, and oversight of advanced or general purpose
artificial intelligence by the Department, including--
(A) articulation of ethical, policy, and technical
guardrails to maintain, to the extent practical,
appropriate human decision making in and prevent the
misuse of such advanced or general purpose artificial
intelligence;
(B) an assessment of potential effects on commanders
of operational commands, including effects related to
maintaining oversight of mission command when using
artificial intelligence and the capability for humans to
override artificial intelligence through technical,
policy, or other operational controls;
(C) broad resource requirements for artificial
intelligence, including funding, personnel, and
infrastructure; and
(D) measurable goals to support Department-level
decision making on resourcing, programming and
budgeting; and
(6) analyzing the threat landscape associated with the use
of advanced artificial intelligence, including artificial
general intelligence, by adversaries of the United States and
developing
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options and counter-artificial intelligence strategies to defend
against such use.
(e) Meeting Frequency.--The Steering Committee shall meet not less
frequently than once every three months.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 31, 2027, the Deputy
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the Steering Committee
with respect to the matters described in subsection (d).
(2) Form of report.--The report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
include a classified annex.
(3) Public availability.--The Deputy Secretary of Defense
shall make available to the public the unclassified portion of
the report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1).
(g) Sunset.--The requirements and authorities of this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2027.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given such term in 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(2) The term ``innovation ecosystem'' means a regionally
based network of private sector, academic, and government
institutions in a network of formal and informal institutional
relationships that contribute to technological and economic
development in a defined technology sector or sectors.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 1541. MODIFICATION TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING
CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.
Section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``does not'' and all that
follows through the end and inserting the following: ``does
not--
``(1) rate or rank news or information sources for the
factual accuracy of their content;
``(2) provide ratings or opinions on news or in formation
sources regarding misinformation, bias, adherence to
journalistic standards, or ethics; or
``(3) acquire or use any service that provides any ratings,
rankings, or opinions described in paragraph (1) or (2) from any
other person for military recruiting contracts.'';
(2) by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection
(c) as subsection (b); and
(3) in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by striking ``the
date'' and all that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``December 31, 2030.''.
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SEC. 1542. AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS ON
ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN BUDGET CONTROL
RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMANDER OF THE
UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.
Section 1558 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2925) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as
subparagraph (I); and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the
following new subparagraph (H):
``(H) A review of investments in artificial
intelligence capabilities, including an assessment of
the alignment of such investments with the milestones of
the roadmap required by section 1554(a) and the current
and planned uses of such capabilities by the Department
of Defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''; and
(B) by inserting ``and briefing'' after ``a
report''.
SEC. 1543. STUDY ON REDUCING INCENTIVES FOR CYBER ATTACKS ON
DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE
UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff and in consultation with appropriate Federal entities, shall
conduct a study on the use of military capabilities to increase the
costs of, and consequently reduce the incentives of adversaries for,
targeting defense critical infrastructure in cyberspace.
(b) Study Requirements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the cyber capabilities and intent of
adversaries regarding attacks against defense critical
infrastructure.
(2) An identification of the cyber capabilities of
adversaries upon which the use of military capabilities
considered by such study would seek to impose costs.
(3) A classification and prioritization of objectives that
are relevant to the military to impose costs.
(4) An assessment of the capabilities of and investments by
the Department of Defense that would be required to create
desired effects against the objectives described in paragraph
(3).
(5) An evaluation of the roles and relative effectiveness of
military capabilities, including offensive cyber operations,
both independent and integrated with other military capabilities
and non-cyber measures, in credibly and in a scalable manner
reducing the incentives of, by increasing the costs to,
adversaries to target defense critical infrastructure in
cyberspace.
(6) An evaluation of methodologies specific to cyber for
selectively revealing or concealing cyber and non-cyber military
capabilities while preserving operational security.
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(7) The feasibility, advisability, and potential uses of the
integrating capabilities of Federal agencies other than the
Department of Defense, allies and partners of the United States,
industry, and academia with the capabilities of the Department
in efforts to increase the costs to adversaries to, and
consequently reduce the incentives of adversaries, to target
defense critical infrastructure in cyberspace.
(8) An assessment of the policies and authorities in effect
with respect to threatening the assets, forces, or capabilities
of adversaries and enabling scalable and tailored response
options to cyber attacks or preposturing for future attacks on
defense critical infrastructure.
(c) Briefing and Report.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the findings of the study required by subsection
(a); and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the findings of such study.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``defense critical infrastructure'' has the
meaning given the term ``critical infrastructure of the
Department of Defense'' in section 1650(e) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(2) The term ``impose costs'' means actions taken against an
adversary of the United States that result in economic,
diplomatic, informational, or military consequences that are
sufficiently significant to change the behavior or assessment of
such adversary regarding cyberspace operations against the
United States.
SEC. 1544. INTEGRATION OF RESERVE COMPONENT INTO CYBER MISSION
FORCE.
(a) Study on Force Presentation, Force Generation, and Force
Employment of the Reserve Component Into the Cyber Mission Force.--
(1) Study required.--Not later than October 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study on the appropriate
framework for structuring and organizing, including training and
preparing, the reserve component personnel and units to be
employed within the Cyber Mission Force for cyberspace
operations.
(2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An analysis of the types of cyberspace
operations and missions of the Cyber Mission Force that
will maximize the use of the expertise, unique
authorities, local industry expertise, and academic
partnerships of reserve components, including methods to
identify skills and competencies relevant to carrying
out such operations and types of missions that are
developed through civilian career experience and that
are not part of primary military occupational
specialties.
(B) An evaluation of optimal structures and
organizations for integrating reserve component
personnel and units into operational employment of cyber
capabilities within
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the Cyber Mission Force, including consideration of
operational models under which reserve component
personnel are activated on an individual basis to
perform cyber operations rather than activation on a
unit basis.
(C) An identification of the billets, resources, and
support infrastructure needed to satisfy the structures
and organizations evaluated under subparagraph (B).
(D) An explanation of the skills and training
required to employ reserve component personnel in the
organizations or structures evaluated under subparagraph
(B), how the Secretaries of the military departments and
Commander of the United States Cyber Command will
conduct such training, including methods to leverage
unique skills possessed by reserve component personnel
through civilian career experience, and how the
Commander will evaluate and assure parity in force
capabilities between reserve component and active
component cyber forces.
(E) An evaluation of the existing barriers to
integrating reserve components into the Cyber Mission
Force in support of cyberspace operations and an
assessment of options to mitigate such barriers,
including recommended policies or legislation with
respect to paragraphs (A) through (D).
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(b) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
Secretary of Defense completes the study required by subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of such study, including elements
under paragraph (2) of such subsection and any recommendations on the
organization or structure of reserve component personnel and units
resulting from such study.
SEC. 1545. ANNUAL REPORT ON MISSION ASSURANCE COORDINATION BOARD
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Annual Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter until December 1, 2031, the co-chairs of the Mission
Assurance Coordination Board shall jointly provide to the congressional
defense committees a report on the activities of the Board during the
one-year period preceding the submission of the report.
(b) Report Elements.--Each annual report required by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) An identification of each covered assessment conducted
during the period covered the report, including the entity
conducting the assessment and key findings of the assessment.
(2) A detailed explanation of each covered assessments
described in paragraph (1) resulting in the identification of
risks categorized as high or significant, including
recommendations for measures to mitigate such risks and an
explanation of the resources required to implement such
measures.
(3) An identification of any cybersecurity risks affecting
multiple systems or organizations of the Department of Defense
identified by a covered assessment described in paragraph (1).
(4) An assessment of the cybersecurity posture of the
operational technology, industrial control systems, and base
infrastructure of the Department of Defense, including an
identification of vulnerabilities in legacy systems of the
Department
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and the integrity of the segmentation of the network of the
Department, and any associated recommended activities to
remediate cybersecurity risks identified by such assessment.
(5) A description of the status of the cyber resilience and
recovery capabilities of the Department of Defense for physical
infrastructure systems and the dependencies of such systems,
including an assessment of the power generation and distribution
systems, water treatment facilities, HVAC controls, and physical
security systems of the Department, and any associated
recommended activities to remediate cybersecurity and physical
security risk identified by a covered assessment described in
paragraph (1).
(6) Independent input from the commanders of military
installation on the potential effects on readiness of any
vulnerabilities identified pursuant paragraphs (1), (2). or (3).
(7) Recommendations for incorporating recommendations
identified in paragraph (5) for efforts to mitigate any
identified cybersecurity risks identified under paragraph (3)
into ongoing exercises of the Department of Defense to support
remediation of any such cybersecurity risks.
(8) A method of tracking the progress of the Department of
Defense in closing any risks identified in an assessment
identified under paragraph (1) that are categorized as high or
significant across the period of the most recent future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of title
10, United States Code, including the use of visualization tools
or dashboard.
(9) Any recommendations for changes to critical nodes or
assets identified pursuant to an assessment identified under
paragraph (1), or changes to the risk level or priority of such
nodes or assets.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``covered assessment'' means an assessment
required by, and reviewed by the Board pursuant to, Department
of Defense Instruction 3020.45 (or any successor instruction);
and
(2) the terms ``Board'' and ``Mission Assurance Coordination
Board'' mean the Mission Assurance Coordination Board
established pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction
3020.45 (or any successor instruction), or any successor
organization.
SEC. 1546. LIMITATION ON THE DIVESTMENT, CONSOLIDATION, AND
CURTAILMENT OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC
WARFARE TEST AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of the Army shall not take any
action to divest, consolidate, or curtail any electronic warfare test
and evaluation activities that were part of an Army element of the Major
Range and Test Facility Base on or before the date of the enactment of
this Act until the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees the report described in subsection (b).
(b) Report.--The report described in this subsection is a report on
a decision of the Secretary to divest, consolidate, or curtail an
electronic warfare test or evaluation activity described in subsection
(a) that contains the following:
(1) A description of the analytic basis used by the
Secretary for making the decision, including matters relating to
any cost,
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workload, and workforce requirements, as well as any analysis
relating to operational impact on users of the activities.
(2) The findings from an independent review by the Director
of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of all
analyses described in paragraph (1).
(3) A certification by the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center that the analyses described in paragraph (1)
and the decision of the Secretary meet the requirement of the
Department of Defense, as required by section 4173(c)(1)(B) of
title 10, United States Code.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
Sec. 1602. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
Sec. 1603. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
warfighting and control.
Sec. 1604. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
warfighter space architecture of Space Development Agency.
Sec. 1605. Rocket cargo test and demonstration.
Sec. 1606. Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite
Program.
Sec. 1607. Study on establishing a tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking program of record.
Sec. 1608. Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space
launch capacity.
Sec. 1609. Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead
Persistent Infrared satellites.
Sec. 1610. Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force
launch complexes.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1621. Vendor support to clandestine activities.
Sec. 1622. Sensitive activities of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1623. Codification of Department of Defense insider threat program.
Sec. 1624. Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for
intelligence community.
Sec. 1625. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
sensing data.
Sec. 1626. Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security
clearances.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1631. Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council.
Sec. 1632. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1633. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1634. Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification
requirement.
Sec. 1635. Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs;
limitation on availability of certain funds.
Sec. 1636. Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of
the United States.
Sec. 1637. Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force
Global Strike Command.
Sec. 1638. Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of
tasking authority delegation.
Sec. 1639. Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of
annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States.
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Sec. 1640. Limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps.
Sec. 1641. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1642. Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1651. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
Golden Dome for America policy.
Sec. 1652. Golden Dome missile defense system.
Sec. 1653. Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile
Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs.
Sec. 1654. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities.
Sec. 1655. Matters related to integrated air and missile defense
capabilities to defend Guam.
Sec. 1656. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels.
Sec. 1657. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
production.
Sec. 1658. Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar.
Sec. 1659. Limitation on availability of funds pending independent
analysis of space-based missile defense capability.
Sec. 1660. Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site.
Sec. 1661. Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
Defense Test Site.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Sec. 1671. Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena
by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States
Northern Command.
Sec. 1672. Elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Sec. 1673. Accounting of security classification guides relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
Sec. 1681. Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic
Spectrum Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing
technologies.
Sec. 1682. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
joint training exercises.
Sec. 1683. Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program.
Sec. 1684. Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA-37B Compass
Call aircraft.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1691. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1692. Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based
resources by certain individuals.
Subtitle A--Space Activities
SEC. 1601. ACQUISITION CAREER PATH IN THE SPACE FORCE.
(a) Assignment After Initial Officer Training.--Chapter 908 of title
10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9081.>> is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9088. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9088.>> Duty assignments after
officer training course
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that
members of the Space Force who complete an initial Space Force officer
training course are assigned--
``(1) in a manner that sustains acquisition billet manning
levels comparably to operational billet manning levels; and
``(2) to Space Force billets allocated to the National
Reconnaissance Office at a manning level that is sufficient to
maintain effective operation of the National Reconnaissance
Office.
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``(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, and not later than October 31 of each year through 2030, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Forces of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
describing--
``(1) the number and percentage of authorized and assigned
Space Force officer billets, by grade and year group, within--
``(A) acquisition career fields; and
``(B) operational career fields;
``(2) the manning rate for junior officer billets of the
Space Force, disaggregated by career field and organization,
including the National Reconnaissance Office;
``(3) any identified shortfalls or imbalances in acquisition
manning relative to operational manning in the Space Force; and
``(4) actions taken or planned to achieve and sustain
comparable manning levels for billets in acquisition and
operations for Space Force officers.''.
(b) Program Executive Officer for Assured Access.--Such chapter
908 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9081.>> is further amended by adding at the end
the following new section:
``Sec. 9089. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9089.>> Program Executive Officer for
Assured Access to Space
``(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a Program Executive Officer for
Assured Access to Space within the Space Force.
``(2) The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
shall serve a term of four years.
``(b) Grade.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to
Space, while so serving, shall have the grade of brigadier general,
major general, lieutenant general, or general.
``(c) Additional Duties.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured
Access to Space, while serving as the Program Executive Officer, shall
also serve as the Commander of Space Launch Delta 45.''.
(c) Training Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 951 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9401.>> adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 9421. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9421.>> Space Force officer training
course requirements
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that--
``(1) the initial Space Force officer training course
provides foundational instruction in acquisition management,
space mission integration, and related disciplines; and
``(2) the curriculum for such course is developed by the
Commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, in
coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Space Acquisition and Integration and the Director of
Acquisition Career Management.''.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefings.--Not later
than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and
quarterly thereafter until the completion of the implementation
of section 9421 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate on the status
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of the implementation of such section, including the development
of the curriculum required by such section.
(d) Promotion Requirements.--
(1) Regulations required.--Subchapter III of chapter 2005 of
title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20231.>> is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 20244. <<NOTE: 10 USC 20244.>> Eligibility for
consideration for promotion: duty assignments
``(a) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe
regulations to ensure that an officer on the Space Force officer list is
not considered for promotion to the grade of brigadier general unless
the officer has completed--
``(1) a duty assignment with a command or other organization
that has responsibility for acquisition matters; and
``(2) a duty assignment with a command or other organization
that has responsibility for operations.
``(b) Implementation Date.--(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall
prescribe the regulations required under subsection (a) not later than
one year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The regulations required under
subsection (a) shall apply to officers considered for promotion to
brigadier general on or after January 1, 2035.''.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report containing the regulations
required under section 20244(a) of title 10, United States Code,
as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(e) Reports.--Part I of subtitle F of title 10, United States Code,
is <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20001.>> amended by adding at the end the
following new chapter:
``CHAPTER <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 20701.>> 2015--REPORTS
``Sec.
``20701. Promotion rates.
``20702. Modifications to career fields and codes.
``Sec. 20701. <<NOTE: 10 USC 20701.>> Promotion rates
``Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on the promotion rates of members
of the Space Force for the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall
include--
``(1) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
Force in each grade selected for promotion;
``(2) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
Force in each career specialty track selected for promotion; and
``(3) the number of members of the Space Force who were
selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general, major
general, lieutenant general, or general, disaggregated by career
specialty track.
``Sec. 20702. <<NOTE: 10 USC 20702.>> Modifications to career
fields and codes
``Not later than 60 days before the date on which a change is made
to the career fields or mission occupational specialty codes
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for the Space Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that includes--
``(1) a description of the changes intended to be made to
such career fields or mission occupational specialty codes; and
``(2) the plan of the Secretary to maintain the Space Force
competencies and comply with requirements in law with respect to
Space Force career fields and duty assignments.''.
SEC. 1602. NOISE MITIGATION REGARDING SPACE LAUNCHES.
Section 2276a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Noise Mitigation at Space Force Launch Sites.--In providing
space launch support services to a commercial entity, the Secretary of
the Air Force shall coordinate with the entity to--
``(1) <<NOTE: Study.>> study the noise caused by launches
at launch sites of the Space Force; and
``(2) identify potential technologies and procedures to
mitigate such noise to the extent practicable.''.
SEC. 1603. ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF SPACE SYSTEMS FOR SPACE
WARFIGHTING AND CONTROL.
Chapter 135 of title 10, United States <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
2271.>> Code, is amended by inserting after section 2275c the following
new section:
``Sec. 2275d. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2275d.>> Acquisition and operation of
space systems for space warfighting and
control
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall acquire and
operate space systems to be used primarily for space warfighting and
control to meet the requirements specified by one or more combatant
commanders in carrying out the responsibilities set forth in section 164
of this title.
``(b) Role of Commercial Space Systems.--The Secretary may use one
or more commercial space systems to augment the space systems acquired
and operated under subsection (a) if such commercial space systems are
under the direction of a member of the armed forces with responsibility
for space warfighting and control operations.
``(c) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline. Notification.>> National
Security Waiver.--(1) The Secretary may waive the application of
subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is in the
national security interest of the United States.
``(2) Not later than 10 days after exercising the waiver authority
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a notification of the use of such authority that
includes--
``(A) a description of the national security interest upon
which the exercise of such authority is based;
``(B) the anticipated vulnerabilities to national security
posed by the use of such waiver;
``(C) identification of which operational commander will
provide direction to the commercial space system that is used
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pursuant to the waiver instead of a system acquired and operated
by the Secretary; and
``(D) the anticipated duration of such waiver.''.
SEC. 1604. USE OF MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR PROLIFERATED
WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE OF SPACE
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
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 by adding
at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) Tranche 4.
``(5) Tranche 5.
``(6) Tranche 6.''.
SEC. 1605. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 9771.>> ROCKET CARGO TEST AND
DEMONSTRATION.
(a) Requirement.--Except as provided by subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall use the test sites and ranges of the
Department of Defense that exist as of the date of the enactment of this
Act for any test or demonstrations required by the Rocket Cargo Program.
(b) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline. Notification.>> Waiver.--The
Secretary may waive the requirement in subsection (a) if--
(1) the Secretary determines that none of the test sites and
ranges of the Department of Defense that exist as of the date of
the enactment of this Act meet the needs of the Rocket Cargo
Program; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date of such
determination, the Secretary notifies the congressional defense
committees in writing of such determination and includes--
(A) the requirements of the test or demonstration
that cannot be met at an existing site or range;
(B) the proposed alternative site chosen to conduct
the test or demonstration;
(C) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> the estimated cost to
conduct the test or demonstration, including
infrastructure improvement and equipment relocation
costs, to use the alternative site; and
(D) any departmental or interagency reviews or
approvals that are required to be completed before the
Secretary may use the alternative site.
SEC. 1606. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2271 note.>> CONTINUATION OF OPERATION
OF DEFENSE METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE
PROGRAM.
The Secretary of Defense shall continue to operate the Defense
Meteorological Satellite Program, and its existing functions and
distribution capability, until the end of the functional life of the
satellites in orbit as of the date of the enactment of this Act under
such program.
SEC. 1607. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2271 note.>> STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A
TACTICAL SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE,
AND TRACKING PROGRAM OF RECORD.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall conduct
a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a program of
record for tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking
capabilities within the Department of Defense.
(b) Scope.--The study under subsection (a) shall--
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(1) assess operational and technical requirements for
tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking capabilities
across the joint force, including requirements identified by the
combatant commands;
(2) evaluate options for organizational placement of such a
program within the Department of Defense;
(3) develop recommended acquisition and management
approaches;
(4) consider applicable intelligence oversight, legal, and
policy regulations relevant to the collection, retention, and
dissemination of information; and
(5) provide funding profile options and estimated resource
requirements to establish and sustain such a program.
(c) Coordination.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary--
(1) shall coordinate with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and commanders of the combatant commands; and
(2) may receive support from other elements of the
Department or federally funded research and development centers
as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Report.--Not later than July 31, 2026, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report, and shall
provide a briefing on, the findings and recommendations of the study
under subsection (a).
(e) Authority to Establish.--The Secretary may establish a program
of record for tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking
capabilities within the Department of Defense if--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines in
the study under subsection (a) that such establishment is
advisable and feasible; and
(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a period of 90 days elapses
following the date on which the Secretary submits the report
under subsection (d); and
(3) <<NOTE: Notification.>> after such 90-day period, the
Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of
carrying out this subsection.
(f) Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking Capabilities
Defined.--In this section, the term ``tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking capabilities'' means the capabilities
provided under the pilot program carried out by the Space Force to use
commercial data and analytics to provide surveillance, reconnaissance,
and tracking information to the combatant commands.
SEC. 1608. SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE AND STUDY ON FUTURE
SPACE LAUNCH CAPACITY.
(a) Study.--
(1) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
conduct a study, as part of the Spaceport of the Future
initiative, to--
(A) assess the operational capacity, infrastructure,
and long-term sustainability of space launch sites at
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, including with
respect to heavy and super heavy launches from such
sites;
(B) evaluate the suitability of such sites for
ongoing and future missions;
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(C) explore alternate launch locations that may
offer advantages in mission efficiency, cost-
effectiveness, or strategic value; and
(D) assess the feasibility of incorporating other
active spaceports into the national security launch
infrastructure of the Department of Defense.
(2) Elements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) An analysis of the current capacity and use of
the launch sites (as of the date of the study) at Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force
Base, including with respect to existing infrastructure,
launch frequencies, and operational efficiency.
(B) A detailed evaluation of the infrastructure at
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space
Force Base, including with respect to transportation
access, environmental considerations, safety protocols,
the adequacy of current facilities (as of the date of
the study), and the estimated costs of maintaining and
upgrading such infrastructure.
(C) A review of environmental regulations, policies,
and potential effects relating to space launches at Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force
Base, including any limitations or challenges imposed by
Federal, State, or local regulations and an evaluation
of potential strategies to mitigate adverse
environmental effects.
(D) A comparative analysis of alternate locations
for space launches, including sites on Federal lands,
private land partnerships, and locations outside the
continental United States, taking into account--
(i) geographic and orbital dynamic
considerations; and
(ii) environmental, logistical, and regulatory
factors that may make alternate locations viable
or advantageous, including cost comparisons and
potential challenges in establishing
infrastructure at such locations.
(E) An examination of the manner in which Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station, Vandenberg Space Force
Base, and any potential alternate locations align with
national defense and space exploration goals, including
with respect to launch site proximity to key orbital
paths, security considerations, and redundancy for
critical missions.
(F) An exploration of the manner in which
advancements in space launch technology, including with
respect to reusable launch vehicles and space traffic
management, could influence the future demand and
operational needs for space launch sites.
(G) An assessment of any innovative technologies
that could enhance the capacity or reduce the
environmental impact of existing or alternate space
launch sites.
(H) A financial analysis of the long-term costs
associated with the use and maintenance of Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force
Base for space launches, and the estimated costs for
establishing and operating alternative space launch
sites, including
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considerations applicable to Government funding, private
sector partnerships, and cost-sharing models.
(I) An assessment of additional funding required to
implement the Spaceport of the Future initiative,
including the status, estimated completion dates, and
total cost of projects, whether at Federal, State, or
commercial space launch facilities.
(J) Identification of other coastal locations
throughout the continental United States that would be
suitable for development to expand national security
launch infrastructure.
(K) A review of Federal authorities, policies, and
statutes that may inhibit expansion of launch
infrastructure at existing Department of Defense launch
sites.
(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall carry out the study
under paragraph (1) in consultation with relevant stakeholders,
including commercial space industry representatives,
environmental agencies, and local governments.
(b) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the findings of the study under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) recommendations on the future use of space
launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,
Vandenberg Space Force Base, and alternate locations;
(B) a summary of findings and recommendations on the
continued use of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and
Vandenberg Space Force Base for space launches;
(C) a detailed analysis of alternate launch sites,
including with respect to strategic, operational, and
financial considerations;
(D) policy recommendations for addressing
infrastructure needs, environmental concerns, and
regulatory challenges for space launch operations; and
(E) a summary of the status, estimated completion
dates, total cost, and funding required for projects
under the Spaceport of the Future initiative.
(3) Annual updates.--Not later than March 31 of each of 2027
through 2031, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees on the Spaceport of the Future initiative,
including with respect to project status, estimated completion
dates, total costs, and any updated assessments of funding or
infrastructure needs.
SEC. 1609. AUXILIARY PAYLOAD FOR NEXT GENERATION POLAR OVERHEAD
PERSISTENT INFRARED SATELLITES.
(a) Revised Acquisition Strategy.--The Secretary of the Defense
shall direct the milestone decision authority for the Next Generation
Polar Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program to revise the
acquisition strategy for such program to include the auxiliary payload
(commonly referred to ``APS-A'') in the program of record.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
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(1) The term ``acquisition strategy'' means the acquisition
strategy required under section 4211 of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``milestone decision authority'' have the
meaning given that term in section 4211 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 1610. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 9013 note.>> BLAST DAMAGE
ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SPACE VEHICLES AT
AIR FORCE LAUNCH COMPLEXES.
(a) <<NOTE: Publication.>> Requirement.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall publish a liquid oxygen and methane blast damage assessment
guide for space launch vehicles at Air Force launch complexes.
(b) Notice and Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the Secretary publishes the assessment guide under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) notify the congressional defense committees of such
publication; and
(2) provide the congressional defense committees with a
briefing on the contents of the assessment guide.
(c) Waiver.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Authority.--The Secretary may
waive the one-year publication timeline under subsection (a) for
national security purposes, or if the Secretary determines that
such timeline is impractical, if the Secretary notifies the
congressional defense committees with respect to an alternate
date on which the publication shall occur.
(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may exercise the waiver
authority under paragraph (1) not more than once.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
SEC. 1621. VENDOR SUPPORT TO CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 421.>> is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 430e. <<NOTE: 10 USC 430e.>> Vendor support to clandestine
activities
``(a) Oversight, Deconfliction, and Risk Assessment Capability.--
<<NOTE: Updates.>> The Secretary of Defense shall establish, maintain,
continuously update, and use a secure, centralized technical capability
to facilitate oversight, deconfliction, and risk assessments of all
commercial vendor support to the Department of Defense for clandestine
activities. Such capability shall--
``(1) enable the Department of Defense to perform oversight,
deconfliction, and risk assessments of past, ongoing, or planned
clandestine activity involving support from commercial vendors,
including all subcontractors; and
``(2) include use of the minimum information required to--
``(A) identify potential conflicts between
clandestine activities;
``(B) identify the need for additional coordination
with respect to clandestine activities; and
``(C) conduct aggregate risk assessments of
clandestine activities involving support from commercial
vendors; and
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``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Exclusions.--(1) Notwithstanding
subsection (a), if the Secretary of Defense determines that information
concerning a commercial vendor should not be used by the centralized
technical capability required by subsection (a) due to operational,
counterintelligence, or other national security concerns, the Secretary
may exclude such information from use by such centralized technical
capability.
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notice.>> Not later than 7 days after making
a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence
of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives notice of the determination that includes the
following information disaggregated by the element of the Department of
Defense with respect to which such commercial vendor provides support:
``(A) The number of commercial vendors with respect to which
the Secretary made the determination under paragraph (1).
``(B) A description of the types of activities supported by
such commercial vendors.
``(C) The rationale for excluding the information concerning
such commercial vendors from such capability.
``(c) Deconfliction.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the
centralized technical capability required by subsection (a) is used in
each case where a commercial vendor is expected to provide support to a
clandestine activity to--
``(1) deconflict the use of commercial vendors in support of
clandestine activities of the Department of Defense; and
``(2) assess operational risk and counterintelligence
exposure attributable to the use of commercial vendors in
support of clandestine activities of the Department of Defense.
``(d) Clandestine Activity Defined.--In this section, the term
`clandestine activity' means any activity where it is intended that the
role of the United States Government will not be apparent or
acknowledged publicly.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 430e note.>> Implementation Deadline and
Reports.--
(1) Implementation deadline and certification.--Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) implement the requirements of section 430e of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)
of this section; and
(B) submit to the congressional defense committees,
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives a certification that such
requirements have been implemented.
(2) Submission of plan.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(A) submit to the committees described in paragraph
(1)(B) a report containing the plan to implement the
requirements of such section 430e; and
(B) provide to such committees a briefing with
respect to such plan.
(3) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> Progress report.--Not later than 270
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense
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shall provide to the committees described in paragraph (1)(B) a
briefing describing the progress of the Secretary towards
implementing the requirements of such section 430e.
SEC. 1622. SENSITIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Oversight of Department of Defense Sensitive Activities.--
Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 121.>>
is amended by inserting after section 130f the following new section:
``Sec. 130g. <<NOTE: 10 USC 130g.>> Oversight of sensitive
activities of the Department of Defense.
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall keep the
congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of
Department of Defense sensitive activities.
``(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> Notification.--In addition
to the requirement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a written notification of any
compromise or failure of a sensitive activity of the Department of
Defense by not later than 48 hours after the date on which the Secretary
determines that such a compromise or failure has occurred.
``(c) Procedures.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
congressional defense committees, shall establish and submit to such
committees procedures for complying with the requirements of subsections
(a) and (b), including clearly established reporting thresholds and
timelines for the prompt delivery of written notifications consistent
with the national security of the United States and the protection of
operational security. <<NOTE: Notification. Time period.>> The
Secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees in
writing of any changes to such procedures at least 14 days prior to the
adoption of any such changes.
``(d) Sensitive Activities Defined.--In this section, the term
`Department of Defense sensitive activities' means operations, actions,
activities, or programs of the Department of Defense that if
compromised, could have enduring adverse effects on United States
foreign policy, Department of Defense activities, or military
operations, or cause significant embarrassment to the United States, its
allies, or the Department of Defense. Such activities are generally
handled through special access, compartmented, or other sensitive
control mechanisms.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 130g note.>> Application of
Notifications.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, establish the procedures under subsection (c) of
section 130g of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) not later than 90 days after the date of such
establishment, begin making notifications under subsection (b)
of such section 130g.
SEC. 1623. CODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSIDER THREAT
PROGRAM.
(a) Transfer to Title 10.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United States
Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2201.>> is amended by inserting after section
2224a a new section 2225 consisting of--
(1) a heading as follows:
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``Sec. 2225. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2225.>> Insider threat detection'';
and
(2) a text consisting of the text of subsections (a) and (b)
of section 922 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C.2224 note).
(b) Repeal of Existing Provision.--Section 922 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10
U.S.C. 2224 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1624. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9013 note.>> PROVISION BY AIR FORCE OF
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES FOR INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall provide
meteorological services for operations of--
(1) each combat support agency that is an element of the
intelligence community; and
(2) by agreement with the head of any other element of the
intelligence community, that element of the intelligence
community.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``combat support agency'' has the meaning given
that term in section 193 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning
given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
SEC. 1625. ANNUAL REPORT ON REQUESTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS FOR
REMOTE SENSING DATA.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports and Briefings.--Not later than
February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter for a five-year period, the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the
commanders of the combatant commands, shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report,
and shall provide to such committees a briefing, on the requests of the
combatant commands for data and information derived from remote sensing.
(b) Matters.--Each report and briefing under subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to the two-year period preceding the date of the
submission of that report and for each combatant command, the following
information:
(1) An identification of the number of requests of that
combatant command for data or information derived from remote
sensing made to personnel of the National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency during such period, if any, including the
number of any such requests denied, accepted but not completely
fulfilled, and completely fulfilled, respectively.
(2) With respect to any such requests, an assessment of
whether the time to provide the data or information requested
was sufficient for the tactical purpose for which the data or
information was requested.
(3) An identification of the number of any such requests not
completely fulfilled and the reason, if any, given by personnel
of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for such lack of
fulfillment.
SEC. 1626. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF EXTENSION OF INACTIVE SECURITY
CLEARANCES.
(a) Extension of Period of Inactive Security Clearances.--
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(1) Review and evaluation.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Intelligence and Security, in coordination with the Director
of National Intelligence, shall conduct a review and evaluation
of the feasibility and advisability of extending the period of
inactive security clearances for covered individuals to a period
of not more than five years.
(2) Assessment.--The review under paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of subjecting inactive security clearances to
continuous vetting and due diligence, including implications for
the continued development of the Trusted Workforce 2.0
initiative.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than June 30,
2026, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services for the Senate and House of
Representatives and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing
on the results of the review and evaluation described in subsection (a).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has
the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
(2) The term ``covered individuals'' means individuals who--
(A) have been retired or otherwise separated from
employment with the Department of Defense for a period
of not more than 5 years; and
(B) were eligible to access classified information
on the day before the individual retired or otherwise
separated from such employment.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
SEC. 1631. ADJUSTMENT TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
COUNCIL.
Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by inserting
``The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating,
streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for
nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of
Defense and the Department of Energy.'' after ``Energy.'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3);
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (13) as
paragraphs (2) through (14), respectively;
(B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following:
``(1) Overseeing nuclear deterrence activities of the
Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security
Administration, including policy and resources, and developing
options for adjusting the deterrence posture of the United
States in response to evolving international security
conditions.'';
(C) by amending paragraph (6), as so redesignated,
to read as follows:
``(6) Evaluating safety, security, and control issues for
existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts and
approving adjustments as required.'';
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(D) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by
striking ``Ensuring that adequate consideration is given
to'' and inserting ``Overseeing the approval of'';
(E) by amending paragraph (8), as so redesignated,
to read as follows:
``(8) Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for
research on--
``(A) nuclear weapon delivery systems and platforms
and priorities on military capability development within
the armed forces and the broader Department of Defense;
and
``(B) nuclear weapons and priorities among
activities, including production, surveillance,
research, construction, and any other programs within
the National Nuclear Security Administration.'';
(F) by amending paragraph (9), as so redesignated,
to read as follows:
``(9) Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the
Department of Defense and the Department of Energy for the
study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear
warheads and weapon systems, including concept definition
studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware
component fabrication, warhead and weapon system production, and
warhead retirement.'';
(G) in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``and weapon system'' after ``warhead'';
(H) in paragraph (12), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``and related weapon systems supporting
nuclear deterrence missions'' after ``weapons''; and
(I) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``Coordinating'' and inserting
``Overseeing''; and
(ii) by inserting ``systems and'' after
``delivery''; and
(4) by amending subsection (f)(1) to read as follows:
``(f) <<NOTE: Deadline. Review. Assessment.>> Budget and Funding
Matters.--(1) The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of
the National Nuclear Security Administration and the military
departments to assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and
projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons and related weapon
systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions.''.
SEC. 1632. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n)(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a total
inventory of intercontinental ballistic missiles sufficient to ensure
that not fewer than 400 such missiles are operationally available.
``(2) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Such intercontinental ballistic
missiles shall be deployed among not fewer than 150 launch facilities
dispersed across each of the following locations (for a total of not
fewer than 450):
``(A) Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Laramie County,
Wyoming.
``(B) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County, Montana.
``(C) Minot Air Force Base, Ward County, North Dakota.
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``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> In this subsection, the term
`intercontinental ballistic missile' means any combination of the LGM-
30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile or the LGM-35A
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.''.
(b)(1) Limitation on Availability of Certain Funds.--Except as
provided in paragraph (2), none of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department
of Defense for fiscal year 2026 may be obligated or expended for the
following, and the Department may not otherwise take any action to do
the following:
(A) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or
alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the
United States.
(B) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed
intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a
number less than that specified by subsection (n) of section
9062 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
(2) Exception.--The limitation under paragraph (1) shall not apply
to any of the following activities:
(A) The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental
ballistic missiles.
(B) Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of
intercontinental ballistic missiles.
(C) Facilitating the transition from the LGM-30G Minuteman
III intercontinental ballistic missile to the Sentinel LGM-35A
intercontinental ballistic missile.
SEC. 1633. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED, SEA-LAUNCHED
CRUISE MISSILE.
(a) In General.--Subsection (b) of section 1640 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31)
is <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 595.>> amended to read as follows:
``(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Initial Operational Capability.--The
Secretary of Defense and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall
take such actions as are necessary to ensure the program and project
described in subsection (a)--
``(1) provide a limited number of assets prior to initial
operational capability being achieved to enable limited
operational deployment of the weapon system, in a quantity to be
determined by the Nuclear Weapons Council, to meet combatant
command requirements not later than September 30, 2032; and
``(2) achieve initial operational capability, as defined
jointly by the Secretary of the Navy and the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, by not later than September 30, 2034.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Nuclear
Weapons Council, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing that includes--
(1) an initial definition of limited operational capability
for the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile; and
(2) a timeline to achieve the defined limited operational
capability, in compliance with the requirements of section
1640(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024.
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SEC. 1634. ADJUSTMENT TO BOMBER AIRCRAFT NUCLEAR CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT.
Section 211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1671) is amended to read as
follows:
``SEC. 211. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> B-21 BOMBER AIRCRAFT NUCLEAR
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the B-21 bomber
is--
``(1) operationally certified to employ nuclear gravity
bombs not later than 180 days after the date on which such
aircraft achieves initial operational capability; and
``(2) operationally certified to employ the AGM-181 long-
range standoff weapon not later than two years after the date on
which either the B-21 bomber or the AGM-181 long-range standoff
weapon achieves initial operational capability, whichever is
later.''.
SEC. 1635. ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT WITH RESPECT TO OFFICE OF
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
NUCLEAR DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL AND
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY AND PROGRAMS;
LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN
FUNDS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 138 note.>> Organizational
Realignment.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall take such actions as are
required to--
(1) integrate into the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense
Policy and Programs (hereinafter ``ASD (ND-CBD)'') the
authorities, responsibilities, personnel, and resources
necessary for executing activities in support of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment's roles as
the Defense Acquisition Executive and Milestone Decision
Authority for applicable Major Defense Acquisition Programs as
pertains to Department of Defense programs for acquiring,
sustaining, and managing--
(A) dedicated nuclear weapons platforms and delivery
systems; and
(B) nuclear command, control, and communications
(hereinafter ``NC3'') systems;
(2) ensure the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition reassigns sufficient personnel to the Office of
the ASD (ND-CBD) to support joint oversight of Major Defense
Acquisition Programs for platforms--
(A) capable of employing both conventional and
nuclear weapons; and
(B) hosting NC3 systems; and
(3) <<NOTE: Processes.>> establish Departmental processes
for joint oversight by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and the ASD (ND-CBD) of platforms--
(A) capable of employing both conventional and
nuclear weapons; and
(B) hosting NC3 systems.
(b) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Limitation on Availability of Funds.--Of
the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-
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Wide, to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, and available to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition for travel purposes, not more than 50 percent may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense
notifies the congressional defense committees that the Department of
Defense has--
(1) completed the organizational realignments described in
subsection (a); and
(2) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> provided to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing on--
(A) detailed implementation plans used to achieve
the actions required in subsection (a); and
(B) policies and procedures of the Department for
future adjustments to management and oversight
responsibilities for dedicated nuclear weapon and dual-
capable platforms and weapon systems between the Office
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and cognizant Direct Reporting Program
Managers, as applicable.
SEC. 1636. <<NOTE: Contracts.>> MATTERS RELATING TO
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF
THE UNITED STATES.
The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into contracts for the
life-of-program procurement of solid rocket motor nozzle material and
related processing activities for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental
ballistic missile system.
SEC. 1637. DEEP CLEANING OF LAUNCH CONTROL CENTERS OF THE AIR
FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--The Secretary of the Air
Force, acting through the Commander of the Air Force Global Strike
Command, shall ensure that each Minuteman III launch control center
within the three missile wings comprising the 20th Air Force undergoes a
deep cleaning of its crew capsules at least once every five years until
each such launch control center is decommissioned.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of the Air Force Global
Strike Command may waive the requirement under subsection (a)
with respect to a particular Minuteman III launch control center
due to--
(A) unforseen circumstances that make carrying out
the deep cleaning required by such subsection
impracticable; or
(B) national security needs.
(2) Congressional notification.--If the Commander grants a
waiver under paragraph (1), the Commander shall notify the
congressional defense committees of such wavier. Such notice
shall include--
(A) the launch control center subject to such
waiver; and
(B) when such launch control center is expected to
be deep cleaned.
(c) Annual Report.--Not later than the first October 1 after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter
until each Minuteman III launch control center is decommissioned, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing that includes--
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(1) an identification of each such launch control center--
(A) deep cleaned during the fiscal year covered by
the briefing; and
(B) scheduled for a deep cleaning during the fiscal
year beginning after the fiscal year during which the
briefing is provided; and
(2) any additional matters of concern, as determined by the
Secretary, with respect to the condition of such launch control
centers.
SEC. 1638. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING
NOTIFICATION OF TASKING AUTHORITY
DELEGATION.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and Maintenance, Air
Force, and available to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for
travel purposes, not more than 85 percent may be obligated or expended
until the date on which the Secretary of Defense notifies the
congressional defense committees that the delegation of authority
described in section 1638(e) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2941) has been completed.
SEC. 1639. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING
COMMENCEMENT OF ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE
CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE
STRATEGIC POSTURE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide, and available to the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for travel expenses, not more
than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment completes the
first annual briefing to the congressional defense committees required
by section 1637 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159).
SEC. 1640. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR COMPENSATION
CAPS.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 may be used to
establish, or implement a requirement to establish, a cap on
reimbursement of compensation and benefits for non-Federal employees
under contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration or
employees of any Federally-funded research and development center
supporting--
(1) any atomic energy defense activity, as defined in
section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C.
10101);
(2) the sustainment and modernization of--
(A) nuclear weapons delivery systems and platforms
of the Department of Defense;
(B) nuclear command, control, and communication
systems of the Department; or
(C) any infrastructure association with the systems
or platforms described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or
(3) the development, testing, or fielding of technologies
supporting the Golden Dome missile defense system.
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(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to affect or limit the application of, or any obligation to comply with,
the requirements of--
(1) section 3744(a) of title 10, United States Code; or
(2) section 4304(a) of title 41, United States Code.
SECTION 1641. STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL
BALLISTIC MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END-
OF-LIFE MARGIN.
(a) Strategy Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination. Effective date.>> In general.--
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
budget submitted to Congress pursuant to such section until the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
determines the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic
missile reaches full operational capacity, the Secretary of the
Air Force, in consultation with the Under Secretary, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy, with
respect to the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missiles, Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications
Weapon System (AN/USQ.225), associated ground systems, and other
supporting systems to address aging components and maximize the
end-of-life margin.
(2) Elements.--Each strategy required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A comprehensive identification of all
significant age-related and supportability challenges
for the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missiles that includes a description of--
(i) efforts of the Secretary to address each
such challenge; and
(ii) activities the Secretary intends to carry
out to address each such challenge.
(B) A description of effects on the system
performance of Minuteman III missiles that result from
aging components, including such effects with respect to
shortfalls in capability.
(C) A summary of test activities conducted with
Minuteman III missiles during the calender year that
precedes the date of the submission of the strategy,
including a description of any observations of anomalous
performance during such test activities.
(D) A discussion of opportunities to increase the
end-of-life margin or overall performance of Minuteman
III missiles.
(E) A statement of the total inventory of such
Minuteman III missiles available to the United States,
including spares.
(F) A forecast with respect to the asset attrition
that includes an identification of key drivers of such
asset attrition.
(G) An identification, as specific budget line
items, of all funding with respect to the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles,
associated ground systems, and other and supporting
systems included in
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the budget of the Department of Defense for the fiscal
year during which the strategy is submitted.
(H) An estimate of the amount of such funding the
Secretary determines is necessary across the period
covered by the most recent future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10,
United States Code, to ensure the continued effective
operation of the the LGM-30G Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile, associated ground
systems, and other and supporting systems until the LGM-
35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile reaches
full operational capacity.
(b) Independent Assessment of Strategy.--
(1) <<NOTE: Reviews.>> In general.--The Under Secretary
shall review each strategy required under subsection (a) to
assess whether the strategy is sufficient to ensure the
continued effective operation of the LGM-30G Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile system until the LGM-35A
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full
operational capacity.
(2) Reports.--During the period the requirement under
subsection (a) is effective, the Under Secretary shall, not
later than 45 days after any date on which a budget is submitted
to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code, submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes--
(A) the findings of the assessment required under
paragraph (1);
(B) a discussion of any unfunded priorities and risk
reduction opportunities with respect to the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile,
associated ground systems, and other supporting systems;
and
(C) any other matters as the Under Secretary
determines appropriate.
SEC. 1642. MATTERS RELATING TO AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.
(a) Establishment of Air Force Global Strike Command.--Chapter 907
of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 9061.>> is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9068. <<NOTE: 10 USC 9068.>> Air Force Global Strike
Command
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Air Force a major command,
which shall be known as Air Force Global Strike Command.
``(b) Commander.--(1) The Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command shall hold the grade of general while serving in that position,
without vacating that officer's permanent grade. The
commander <<NOTE: Appointment. President.>> shall be appointed to that
grade by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, for service in that position.
``(2) The commander shall serve as the single accountable officer
responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of
the Air Force for carrying out all aspects of Air Force nuclear and
long-range strike missions in support of United States Strategic
Command, including such aspects described in subsection (c).
``(c) Functions.--The Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command
shall be responsible for carrying out all aspects and activities of the
Air Force nuclear and long-range strike missions
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in support of United States Strategic Command. Such aspects include
nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon delivery systems, long-range strike
bomber aircraft, and the nuclear command, control, and communication
systems. Such activities include the following:
``(1) Providing combat-ready nuclear and long-range
conventional strike forces in support of Presidential and
combatant commander directives.
``(2) Administrating, organizing, training, and equipping
assigned and gained forces.
``(3) Assessing the readiness of assigned and gained forces
and submitting to the Secretary and the Air Force Chief of Staff
periodic reports with respect to such assessments.
``(4) Leading development in the Air Force of--
``(A) military requirements with respect to nuclear
and long-range strike missions;
``(B) budget proposals necessary to carry out the
missions of the Air Force Global Strike Command;
``(C) long-range investment plans and priorities to
sustain, modernize, and recapitalize assigned forces;
and
``(D) employment strategies, concepts, tactics,
techniques, and procedures with respect to strategic
deterrence, nuclear deterrence operation, and long-range
strike operations.
``(5) Advising the Secretary, as necessary, on the adequacy
of resources of the Department of the Air Force dedicated to
support and execute nuclear missions.
``(6) Such other functions as the Secretary determines
necessary or appropriate for execution of nuclear deterrence and
long-range strike missions.''.
(b) Oversight of Nuclear Deterrence Mission.--Section 9040(b) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``in
coordination with the Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command'' after ``duties'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs
(3) and (4), respectively;
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) Coordinate with and support the activities of Air
Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Nuclear Systems
Center, and any other applicable Air Force organization in the
sustainment and modernization of weapon systems associated with
the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force.'';
(4) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``and
the Chief of Staff of the Air Force'' and inserting ``the Chief
of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commander of Air Force Global
Strike Command''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Represent Air Force nuclear deterrence mission
equities on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and
the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command within the
Nuclear Weapons Council processes and other Department of
Defense fora, as appropriate.''.
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Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
SEC. 1651. MODIFICATION TO NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY TO
REFLECT GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA POLICY.
Section 5501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
the text and inserting the following:
``It is the policy of the United States--
``(1) to provide for the common defense of the United States
and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a next-generation
missile defense shield;
``(2) to deter and defend the United States, citizens of the
United States, and critical infrastructure of the United States,
against the threat of foreign attack by increasingly complex
ballistic, hypersonic glide, and cruise missiles, and other
advanced aerial threats; and
``(3) to guarantee the viability of an effective nuclear
response capability of the United States and to support the
continued deterrence of strategic attacks against the homeland
of the United States.''.
SEC. 1652. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Determinations.>> GOLDEN DOME
MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.
(a) Annual Report.--
(1) Requirement.--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 date on which the Secretary of Defense
determines that the next-generation air and missile defense
architecture developed pursuant to Executive Order 14 14186 (90
Fed. Reg. 8767), or such successor order, achieves full
operational capability, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the development and
deployment of such architecture.
(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) A summary of air and missile threats to the
United States, including notable developments occurring
during year covered by the report.
(B) A description of the system architecture of the
next-generation air and missile defense architecture,
including the identification of each capability,
program, and project considered to be part of such
architecture.
(C) A preliminary description of, cost estimate for,
and schedule to achieve--
(i) initial operational capability; and
(ii) full operational capability.
(D) 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
next-generation air and missile defense architecture as
compared to the prior fiscal year, including with
respect to--
(i) each capability, program, and project
identified in subparagraph (B);
(ii) test and evaluation activities;
(iii) military construction;
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(iv) operations and maintenance, including
advanced planning and infrastructure sustainment,
renovation, and maintenance funds; and
(v) civilian and military personnel.
(E) A description of relevant concepts of
operations.
(F) A schedule of test activities planned for the
upcoming year.
(G) Identification of requirements with respect to
the electromagnetic spectrum for the development,
deployment, and deconfliction, where necessary, of
capabilities included in such architecture.
(H) A holistic assessment of the total ground
segment requirements to support the architecture and the
progress made toward meeting such requirements.
(I) An organizational construct defining roles and
responsibilities for each participating element of the
Department of Defense.
(J) An assessment of on-orbit testing and training
requirements necessary for developing capabilities and
ensuring long-term warfighting.
(K) Identification of any additional legal
authorities necessary to carry out or expedite the
development and deployment of such architecture.
(L) Any other matters the Secretary considers
relevant.
(b) Quarterly Briefings.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter
until the date on which the Secretary of Defense determines that
the next-generation air and missile defense architecture
achieves full operational capability, the Secretary shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on
the status of the development and deployment of such
architecture.
(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) The status of the next-generation air and
missile defense architecture as compared to the previous
quarter.
(B) The progress towards initial and full
operational capability of such architecture.
(C) The execution of funding appropriated for such
architecture and related activities described in
subparagraph (D).
(D) A description of test events planned for the
upcoming quarter and a detailed review of test events
performed during the previous quarter.
(E) Any notable highlights and changes affecting the
development and deployment of such architecture.
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
SEC. 1653. AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR OF
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY REGARDING
INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 5531 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting ``Subject to
the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of
Defense, the Director'';
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(2) by inserting ``system level architectures,'' before
``interfaces''; and
(3) by inserting a comma after ``of such activities and
programs''.
(b) Technical Corrections.--Subsection (b) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``under paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``under subsection (a)''; and
(B) by striking ``with subparagraph (B)'' and
inserting ``with paragraph (2)''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``under subparagraph (A)'' and
inserting ``under paragraph (1)''; and
(B) by striking ``under paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``under subsection (a)''.
SEC. 1654. PROHIBITION ON PRIVATIZED OR SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MISSILE
DEFENSE INTERCEPT CAPABILITIES.
Subchapter II of chapter 551 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 5501.>> by adding at the end the following
new section:
``Sec. 5516. <<NOTE: 10 USC 5516.>> Prohibition on privatized or
subscription-based missile defense intercept
capabilities
``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may only develop,
deploy, test, or operate a missile defense system with kinetic missile
defense capabilities if--
``(1) the missile defense system is owned and operated by
the armed forces; and
``(2) such capabilities do not use a subscription-based
service, a pay-for-service model, or a recurring-fee model to
engage or intercept a target.
``(b) Inherently Governmental Function.--The decision to engage in
kinetic missile defense activities, including targeting, launch
authorization, and engagement of airborne or spaceborne threats, is an
inherently governmental function that only officers or employees of the
Federal Government or members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, or Space Force may perform.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from--
``(1) entering into contracts with private entities for the
research, development, manufacture, maintenance, or testing of
missile defense systems;
``(2) entering into or carrying out co-production or co-
development arrangements, or other cooperative agreements, with
allies and partners of the United States with respect to missile
defense capabilities; or
``(3) procuring commercial services for remote sensing,
telemetry, threat tracking, data analysis, data transport, or
early warning, if such services do not directly involve the
execution or command of kinetic missile defense activities.
``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
``(1) The term `kinetic missile defense activities' means
any action intended to physically intercept, neutralize, or
destroy a missile, projectile, aircraft, or other airborne
threat, including those using kinetic interceptors or directed
energy.
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``(2) The term `kinetic missile defense capabilities' means
any system or platform that is designed to be able to carry out
kinetic missile defense activities.
``(3) The term `subscription-based service' means any
arrangement in which a private entity provides ongoing or
recurring operational access to missile defense capabilities in
exchange for periodic payment.''.
SEC. 1655. MATTERS RELATED TO INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE
CAPABILITIES TO DEFEND GUAM.
(a) Prohibition on Removal Without Notification.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to remove an integrated air and missile defense system or
capability from Guam unless--
(1) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff submits to the
congressional defense committees a notice of the proposed
removal; and
(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a 10-day period elapses
following the date of such submission.
(b) Limitation on Availability of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2026 for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment for travel expenses, not more than 90 percent may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment completes the first annual
briefing to the congressional defense committees required by section
1648 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2186).
(c) Report.--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 an unclassified summary of the report required by
section 1660 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2955).
SEC. 1656. <<NOTE: 46 USC 57100 note.>> DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
MISSILE INSTRUMENTATION RANGE SAFETY
VESSELS.
(a) Vessel Construction.--
(1) Completion of design.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
with the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, shall complete
the design of missile instrumentation range safety vessels for
the National Defense Reserve Fleet to allow for the construction
of such vessels to begin in fiscal year 2027.
(2) Agreement with vessel construction manager.--
Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10, United States Code,
and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary
of the Transportation, in consultation with the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency, 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 two such vessels in accordance
with this section.
(3) Design standards and construction practices.--Subject to
paragraph (2), a vessel constructed pursuant to this
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section shall be constructed using commercial design standards
and commercial construction practices that are consistent with
the best interests of the Federal Government.
(b) Consultation With Other Federal Entities.--The Secretary of
Transportation shall consult and coordinate with the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency and may consult with the heads of other
appropriate Federal agencies regarding the vessel referred to in
subsection (a) and activities associated with such vessel.
(c) Prohibition on Use of Funds for Used Vessels.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to
carry out this section may be used for the procurement of any used
vessel.
(d) Missile Defense Agency Transfer Authority.--The Director of the
Missile Defense Agency may transfer amounts authorized to be
appropriated for the Missile Defense Agency to the Secretary of
Transportation, to be used for the purposes authorized by this section.
Any amount transferred pursuant to this subsection shall retain its
original period of availability.
SEC. 1657. 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 2026 for procurement,
Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not
more than $60,000,000 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) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> 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
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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 2026 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) 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
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 2026 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense
Agency not more than $100,000,000 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);
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(C) 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;
(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. 1658. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REDUCE SUSTAINMENT FOR OR
HALT OPERATION OF THE AN/FPS-108 COBRA
DANE RADAR.
(a) Limitation.--Until the date on which the certification described
in subsection (b) is submitted to the congressional defense committees,
the Secretary of Defense--
(1) may not reduce sustainment efforts for, halt operation
of, or prepare to reduce sustainment efforts for or halt
operation of, the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar located at
Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska;
(2) shall sustain the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar in a
manner that preserves, at a minimum, the operational
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availability of the system as of the date of the enactment of
this section; and
(3) shall ensure that the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar
continues to meet the operational requirements of the combatant
commands that are met by such system as of the date of the
enactment of this section.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
subsection is a written certification from the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Chief of Space Operations and the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency, indicating that the replacement capability for
the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar--
(1) will reach initial operational capability at the same
time or before the termination of operations for the AN/FPS-108
COBRA DANE radar; and
(2) at the time such replacement capability achieves initial
operational capability, will have the ability to meet the
operational requirements of the combatant commands that have
been, or that are expected to be, assigned to such replacement
capability.
(c) Exception.--The limitation described in subsection (a) shall not
apply to temporary interruptions of operational availability for the AN/
FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar provided such activities are necessary to
support maintenance or modernization activities of the system.
SEC. 1659. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING INDEPENDENT
ANALYSIS OF SPACE-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE
CAPABILITY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide, and available to the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering for travel purposes, not more than
90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense submits the report required by section 1671(d) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31).
SEC. 1660. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> ASSESSMENT OF THE RONALD
REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST
SITE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Requirement.--Consistent with section
4173(i) of title 10, United States Code, the Director of the Department
of Defense Test Resource Management Center shall--
(1) not later than March 31 of each year through 2030, visit
the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site and assess
the state of infrastructure supporting test and evaluation
facilities of the Department of Defense; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date on which a visit
under paragraph (1) is completed, provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the findings of the Director
with respect to such visit and assessment.
(b) Delegation.--The Director may delegate a visit under subsection
(a)(1) to a senior staff member of the Department of Defense Test
Resource Management Center if--
(1) <<NOTE: Notification.>> the Director notifies the
congressional defense committees of the intent of the Director
to make such delegation; and
(2) a 30-day period elapses following the date of such
notification.
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SEC. 1661. BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC
MISSILE DEFENSE TEST SITE.
(a) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period.>> Biennial Assessments.--In
2027 and in each odd-numbered year thereafter through 2033, the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Commander of the
United States Strategic Command, the Commander of the United States
Space Command, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command,
and the commanders of such other combatant commands as the Chairman
considers appropriate, shall assess the capabilities and capacity,
including with respect to supporting infrastructure, of the Ronald
Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site to meet the operational and
weapon system development needs of the combatant commands.
(b) Report to Secretary of Defense.--Not later than February 28 of
each even-numbered year following a year for which an assessment under
subsection (a) is completed, the Chairman shall submit to the Secretary
of Defense a report containing--
(1) the findings of the Chairman with respect to the
assessment;
(2) an identification and discussion of any capability or
capacity gap or other shortfall with respect to the operational
and weapon system development needs described in subsection (a);
(3) an identification and discussion of any risks with
respect to meeting current and future mission or capability
requirements (as of the date of the report); and
(4) an identification and discussion of any matter having an
adverse effect on the capability of the commanders of the
combatant commands to accurately determine the matters covered
by the assessment.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 15 of each year during
which the Chairman submits to the Secretary a report under subsection
(b), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
such report, without change, together with additional views the
Secretary considers appropriate.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
SEC. 1671. BRIEFINGS ON INTERCEPTS OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS
PHENOMENA BY NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE
DEFENSE COMMAND AND UNITED STATES
NORTHERN COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Section 1683(l) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C. 3373(l)) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Intercepts.--
``(A) In general.--Each briefing under this
subsection shall include, for the period covered by the
briefing, details on any unidentified anomalous
phenomena intercepts conducted by the North American
Aerospace Defense Command or the United States Northern
Command.
``(B) Summaries.--In providing a briefing under this
subsection, the Director of the Office shall make
available a summary of all instances of intercepts
described in subparagraph (A), including--
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``(i) the number, location, and nature of such
intercepts; and
``(ii) a description of the procedures and
protocols followed during the intercepts,
including any data collected or analyzed during
such intercepts.
``(C) Timely information.--The Director of the
Office shall inform the appropriate congressional
committees of any failure by the North American
Aerospace Defense Command or the United States Northern
Command to provide timely information on unidentified
anomalous phenomena intercepts.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3373 note.>> First Briefing.--Notwithstanding
paragraph (5) of such section, as added by subsection (a), for the first
briefing provided under such section after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the briefing shall include details on any unidentified
anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by the North American Aerospace
Defense Command or the United States Northern Command not previously
provided that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2004,
and ending on the last day of the period otherwise covered by the
briefing.
SEC. 1672. ELIMINATION OF DUPLICATIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
RELATING TO UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS
PHENOMENA.
(a) Repeal.--Section 413 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (division X of Public Law 117-103; 50 U.S.C. 3373a) is
repealed.
(b) Clarification of Availability of Data.--Subparagraph (A) of
section 1683(f)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-103; 50 U.S.C. 3373(f)(1)) is amended to read
as follows:
``(A) Availability of data.--The Director of
National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense shall
jointly require that each element of the intelligence
community and component of the Department of Defense
with data relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena
makes such data available immediately to the Office in a
manner that protects intelligence sources and
methods.''.
SEC. 1673. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> ACCOUNTING OF SECURITY
CLASSIFICATION GUIDES RELATING TO
UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA.
(a) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3373 note.>> Accounting.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the All-
Domain Anomaly Resolution Office--
(1) shall make an accounting of security classification
guides that apply to information used for reports and
investigations of unidentified anomalous phenomena; and
(2) may issue a consolidated security classification matrix
for programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena to
provide a resource for programs that support or may be affected
by investigations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
(b) Inclusion in Annual Report.--The Director shall include in the
report submitted during 2026 under section 1683(k) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C. 3373(k))
information on the security classification guides and consolidated
security classification matrix specified in subsection (a).
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Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
SEC. 1681. MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
ENTERPRISE OPERATIONAL LEAD FOR JOINT
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS TO
INCLUDE DYNAMIC SPECTRUM SHARING
TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 500e of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``responsible for synchronizing''
and inserting the following: ``responsible for--
``(1) synchronizing'';
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) the evaluation of tactics, techniques, and procedures
for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies for joint
electromagnetic operations.''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6);
and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
new paragraphs:
``(4) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> An assessment of any current
gaps in evaluation mechanisms for future joint use of dynamic
spectrum sharing technologies.
``(5) The feasibility and advisability of establishing
designated virtual ranges for the evaluation of tactics,
techniques, and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing
technologies.''.
SEC. 1682. INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC WARFARE INTO TIER 1 AND TIER
2 JOINT TRAINING EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 25 of title 10, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
500.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 500g. <<NOTE: 10 USC 500g.>> Integration of electronic
warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training
exercises
``(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Requirement.--During fiscal years 2026
through 2030, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall require
the integration of offensive and defensive electronic warfare
capabilities into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training exercises.
``(b) Inclusion of Opposing Force.--The Chairman shall require
exercises conducted under subsection (a) to include an opposing force
design based on an intelligence assessment of the electromagnetic order
of battle and capabilities of an adversary that is current as of the
date of the exercise.
``(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Waiver.--The Chairman may waive the
application of subsection (a) or (b) with respect to an exercise if the
Chairman determines that--
``(1) the exercise does not require--
``(A) a demonstration of electronic warfare
capabilities; or
``(B) a militarily significant threat from
electronic warfare attack; or
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``(2) the integration of offensive and defensive electronic
warfare capabilities into the exercise is cost prohibitive or
not technically feasible based on the overall goals of the
exercise.
``(d) Briefing.--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 2030, the Chairman
shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on
exercises conducted under subsection (a) that includes--
``(1) a description of such exercises planned and included
in the budget submission for that fiscal year; and
``(2) the results of each such exercise conducted in the
preceding fiscal year, including--
``(A) the extent to which offensive and defensive
electronic warfare capabilities were integrated into the
exercise;
``(B) an evaluation and assessment of the exercise
to determine the impact of the opposing force on the
participants in the exercise, including--
``(i) joint lessons learned;
``(ii) high interest training issues; and
``(iii) high interest training requirements;
and
``(C) an assessment as to whether offensive and
defensive electronic warfare capabilities were part of
an overall joint fires and, if so, a description of the
manner in which such capabilities were incorporated into
the joint fires.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `electromagnetic order of battle' has the
meaning given such term in Joint Publication 3-85 entitled
`Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations', dated May 2020.
``(2) The terms `high interest training issue', `high
interest training requirement', `Tier 1', and `Tier 2' have the
meanings given such terms in the Joint Training Manual for the
Armed Forces of the United States (Document No. CJCSM 3500.03E),
dated April 20, 2015.
``(3) The term `joint fires' has the meaning given such term
in the publication of the Joint Staff entitled `Insights and
Best Practices Focus Paper on Integration and Synchronization of
Joint Fires', dated July 2018.''.
SEC. 1683. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE JOINT ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PROGRAM.
(a) Arrangement.--The Commander of the United States Strategic
Command shall seek to enter into an arrangement with a federally funded
research and development center to perform the services covered by this
section.
(b) Annual Reviews.--
(1) In general.--Under an arrangement between the Commander
and a federally funded research and development center under
subsection (a), the federally funded research and development
center shall, not less frequently than once each fiscal year,
carry out a review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle
Management Software Program.
(2) Elements.--In carrying out a review under paragraph (1),
the federally funded research and development center shall
assess--
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(A) whether the Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program--
(i) is using best practices, including those
developed by the Comptroller General of the United
States;
(ii) is adequately meeting requirements; and
(iii) is adequately adhering to price and
schedule; and
(B) such other matters as the federally funded
research and development center considers important to
meeting the mission of the program.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Briefing.--Not later than
September 30 of each year through 2031, the Commander and the federally
funded research and development center, either each individually or
jointly, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the most recently completed review carried out under this
section.
(d) Sunset.--The arrangement entered into under subsection (a) shall
terminate on October 1, 2031.
SEC. 1684. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> SUPPORT BY THE 350TH SPECTRUM
WARFARE WING TO EA-37B COMPASS CALL
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that
the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing can adequately support the EA-37B
Compass Call aircraft, including establishment of an EA-37 software-in-
the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory for the 350th Spectrum
Warfare Wing for--
(1) the rapid reprogramming of spectrum waveforms;
(2) verification and validation testing of waveforms; and
(3) such other matters as the Secretary considers necessary
for the continued development of the EA-37B to effectively
operate in a nonpermissive spectrum environment.
(b) Notification of Necessary Timeframe.--Not later than March 31,
2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a notification of the timeframe necessary to establish the software-in-
the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory under subsection (a).
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1691. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.
(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $282,830,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 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, $6,249,000.
(2) For chemical security and elimination, $25,292,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $38,134,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $137,686,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $47,146,000.
(6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administration Costs, $28,323,000.
(b) Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.--
Funds <<NOTE: Time periods.>> appropriated pursuant to the authorization
of appropriations in section 301 and made available by the funding
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table in division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat
Reduction Program shall be available for obligation for fiscal years
2026, 2027, and 2028.
(c) Matters Concerning Biological Threat Reduction.--
(1) Reduction of highly pathogenic diseases.--In carrying
out biological threat reduction activities pursuant to
subsection (a)(4), the Secretary of Defense may not discontinue
activities to reduce the threat of highly pathogenic diseases
consistent with section 1321 of the Department of Defense
Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3711), including
through the provision of assistance to maintain existing
pathogenic inventory and disease surveillance systems at
existing locations developed under the Program.
(2) Report.--The Secretary shall ensure that the report
submitted in fiscal year 2027 under section 1343 of the
Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50
U.S.C. 3743(c)(3)) includes a description of the activities and
assistance described in paragraph (1) carried out during fiscal
year 2026, as required by subsection (c)(3) of such section.
SEC. 1692. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 391.>> PROHIBITION ON ACCESS
TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CLOUD-BASED
RESOURCES BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Access Prohibition.--
(1) Prohibition for individuals located in covered
nations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit any individual
physically located in a covered nation from having any of the
accesses described in paragraph (2).
(2) Accesses described.--The accesses described in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) Physical access to any facility, hardware, or
equipment that hosts or operates a Department of Defense
cloud computing system.
(B) Logical or remote access to a Department of
Defense cloud computing system, including with respect
to management interfaces, virtualization platforms,
security controls, or monitoring systems.
(C) Logical or remote access to Department of
Defense data or workloads on a Department of Defense
cloud computing system, including with respect to
applications, configurations, network architecture, data
schemas, security settings, access logs or other
information that could compromise the confidentiality,
integrity, or availability of the system, software, or
data.
(D) Indirect access to confidential and technical
information not publicly available about a Department of
Defense cloud computing system through observation,
documentation, briefings, or other communication means
(excluding administrative data normally shared to
support business operations and compliance requirements
applied to publicly traded companies).
(b) Department of Defense Guidance, Directives, Procedures,
Requirements, and Regulations.--The Secretary shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Review.>> review all relevant guidance,
directives, procedures, requirements, and regulations of the
Department of Defense, including the Cloud Computing Security
Requirements Guide, the Security Technical Implementation
Guides, and related instructions of the Department; and
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(2) <<NOTE: Revisions.>> make such revisions as may be
necessary to ensure conformity and compliance with subsection
(a).
(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time period. Recommenda- tions.>>
Briefings.--The Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense
committees briefings on the implementation of this section as follows:
(1) Not later than June 1, 2026, an initial briefing on the
implementation status, including policies, procedures, and
controls implemented to carry out this section.
(2) Not later than June 1, 2027, and annually thereafter
through 2028, briefings on the implementation progress,
effectiveness of controls, security incidents, and
recommendations for legislative or administrative action.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit or restrict--
(1) software development activities, including the
development, modification, or contribution to open-source code
and software; or
(2) collaboration on or access to publicly available open-
source software components that may be incorporated into
Department of Defense cloud computing systems.
(e) Definitions.--ln this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given that
term in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``Department of Defense cloud computing
system'' means any cloud computing (as defined by section
239.7601 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement) environment accredited by the Secretary of Defense
for controlled unclassified information or classified
information, or a cloud computing environment that is a national
security system (as defined by section 3552(b)(6) of title 44).
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of the Uniformed Services University of Health
Sciences in the course of such employment: free use by the
Federal Government.
Sec. 1703. Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on
Wake Island.
Sec. 1704. Mapping and report on strategic ports.
Sec. 1705. Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft
work at Department of Defense depots.
Sec. 1706. Continual assessment of impact of international state arms
embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability
gaps.
Sec. 1707. Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
SEC. 1701. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States Code, is
amended as follows:
(1) In the chapter analysis for subtitle A, <<NOTE: 10
USC prec. 101.>> by striking the item relating to chapter 243
and inserting the following:
``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts...........3341''.
(2) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part I of
such subtitle, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101.>> by striking the item
relating to chapter 25 and inserting the following:
``25. Electromagnetic Warfare.....................................500''.
(3) In section 132a--
(A) in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
131.>> by striking ``improvement officer'' and
inserting ``Improvement Officer''; and
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(B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``National
Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2008'' and
inserting ``National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2008''.
(4) In section 139a, by striking ``section 2334'' each place
it appears and inserting ``section 3221''.
(5) In section 183a(h)(3), by striking the semicolon and
inserting a comma.
(6) In section 222d(c)--
(A) by inserting ``that term'' after ``meaning
given''; and
(B) by inserting ``and Sustainment'' after ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition''.
(7) In chapter 9, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 221.>> by
redesignating the second section 222e (relating to unfunded
priorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering: annual report) as section 222f.
(8) In the section heading <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 421.>> for
section 430c, by striking ``intelligence oversight official''
and inserting ``Intelligence Oversight Official''.
(9) In section 525(a)(4)(C), by striking the period after
``21''.
(10) In chapter 40, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 701.>> by
redesignating section 711 (relating to parental leave for
members of certain reserve components of the armed forces) as
section 710a (and conforming the table of contents with respect
to the section number and heading).
(11) In subsection (a)(2) of such section 710a, as so
redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph
(A)'' each place it appears and inserting ``paragraph
(1)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (1)'';
(ii) by striking ``clause (i)'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A)''; and
(iii) by striking the semicolon that appears
after the period.
(12) In section 714(b)(6)(A), in the second sentence, by
inserting ``a'' before ``determination''.
(13) In section 1143(e)(1), by striking ``(a)'' and
inserting ``(A)''.
(14) In section 1558(c)(1), by striking the comma after
``Space Force''.
(15) In section 1749--
(A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``emphasizes--
'' and inserting ``emphasize--''; and
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``shall'' after ``program'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``has'' and
inserting ``have''; and
(II) by striking ``can'' and
inserting ``the ability to''; and
(C) in subsection (f), by inserting ``subsection''
before ``(a)'' each place it appears.
(16) In section 2107(k), by striking the subsection heading.
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(17) In section 2218, in each of subsections (c)(1)(D) and
(k)(3)(B), by striking ``section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales
Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)'' and inserting ``section 57100 of
title 46''.
(18) In section 2818(a), by striking ``contact'' and
inserting ``contract''.
(19) In section 2819(e), by inserting ``the'' before
``congressional defense committees''.
(20) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V of
such subtitle, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3001.>> by striking the item
relating to chapter 326 and inserting the following:
``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters............4401''.
(21) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V of
such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 383 and
inserting the following:
``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-Use
Technologies.....................................................4831''.
(22) In the subsection heading for subsection (c) of section
3072, by striking ``Efforts'' and inserting ``Initiatives''.
(23) In section 3601(a)(1)(C), by inserting ``)'' after
``(22 U.S.C. 2651a(m))''.
(24) In section 3603(a), by striking ``Such a pathway shall
include the following:''.
(25) In section 3702(a)(3)(B)(ii), by striking ``offereor''
and inserting ``offeror''.
(26) In section 4127(d)(9), by striking ``pursing'' and
inserting ``pursuing''.
(27) In section 4022(e)(1), by striking ``Undersecretary of
Defense'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary
of Defense''.
(28) In chapter 303, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 4061.>> by
redesignating the second section 4128 (relating to the Joint
Federated Assurance Center) as section 4129.
(29) In section 4663(a), by inserting ``if such entity''
before ``is a party''.
(30) In section 4816(b)(6), by inserting ``)'' after
``title''.
(31) In section 4872(e)(1), by striking ``the Secretary of
Defense of the Secretary or the Secretary of the military
department concerned'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense
or the Secretary of the military department concerned''.
(32) In section 5502, in the section heading, <<NOTE: 10
USC prec. 5501.>> by striking ``defense agency'' and inserting
``Defense Agency''.
(33) In section 5513, in the section heading <<NOTE: 10
USC prec. 5501.>> , by striking ``missile defense agency'' and
inserting ``Missile Defense Agency''.
(34) In section 5531(b) is amended--
(A) by striking ``paragraph (1)'' both places it
appears and inserting ``subsection (a)'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraph
(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subparagraph
(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
(35) In section 7361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(36) In section 8679a, by striking ``a foreign adversary
country (as defined in section 4872(d)(2) of title 10, United
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States Code)'' and inserting ``a covered nation, as defined in
section 4872(f) of this title''.
(37) In section 9062a, in the section heading, by striking
the period that appears after ``structure''.
(38) In section 9361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(39) In section 9531, in the section heading, by striking
the period that appears after ``Reserve''.
(40) In section 10216(f), by striking the period that
appears after ``62''.
(41) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part III
of subtitle E, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 14001.>> by striking the
item relating to chapter 1413 and inserting the following:
``1413. Alternative Promotion Authority for Officers in Designated
Competitive Categories..........................................15101''.
(42) In section 14504(b), by striking ``the the Secretary''
and inserting ``the Secretary''.
(43) In section 20251(a), by striking ``and'' before
``14504''.
(b) Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.--
For <<NOTE: Applicability. 10 USC 101 note.>> 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. COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN
FACULTY MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN THE
COURSE OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT: FREE USE BY
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(a) Use by Federal Government.--Section 105 of title 17, United
States Code, is amended, in subsection (d)(2)--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (L) through (N) as
subparagraphs (M) through (O), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new
subparagraph (L):
``(L) Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended, in
subsection (c)--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraphs (A)
through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L)'' and
inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (L) of subsection (d)(2)
and subparagraph (M)'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(L)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(M)'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(M)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''; and
(4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''.
SEC. 1703. <<NOTE: 48 USC 1806 note.>> TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR
NONIMMIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ON
WAKE ISLAND.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization.--An alien, if otherwise
qualified, may seek admission to the United States as a nonimmigrant
under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)), notwithstanding the requirement of
such section that the service or labor be temporary, for a period of up
to 3 years, to perform a service or labor pursuant to a contract
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or subcontract related to construction, repairs, or renovations
connected to, supporting, or associated with, a military installation on
Wake Island.
(b) Exemption From Numerical Limitations.--An alien admitted
pursuant to subsection (a) shall not count against the numerical
limitations set forth in section 214(g) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)).
(c) <<NOTE: Territories.>> Cancellation of Visas for Misuse.--A visa
or other document authorizing admission of an alien to the United States
for the purpose of performing a service or labor related to construction
on Wake Island shall be canceled if the alien enters an area within the
United States other than Wake Island, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern
Mariana Islands, or a United States Minor Outlying Island in the
Pacific.
(d) Transferability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law--
(1) an alien admitted to Guam pursuant to 6(b)(1) of Public
Law 94-241 (48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)) may perform a service or labor
pursuant to a contract or subcontract related to construction,
repairs, or renovations connected to, supporting, or associated
with, a military installation on Wake Island; and
(2) an alien admitted to the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands pursuant to 6(b)(1) of Public Law 94-241 (48
U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)) may perform a service or labor pursuant to a
contract or subcontract related to construction, repairs, or
renovations connected to, supporting, or associated with, a
military installation on Wake Island.
(e) Period of Applicability.--An alien may seek admission to the
United States pursuant to subsection (a) during the period beginning on
the date of enactment of this section and ending on December 31, 2030.
SEC. 1704. <<NOTE: China.>> MAPPING AND REPORT ON STRATEGIC
PORTS.
(a) Mapping and Strategy Required.--
(1) Mapping of global ports.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Update.>> develop an updated, global
mapping of foreign and domestic ports identified to be
of importance to the United States, because of a
capability to provide military, diplomatic, economic, or
resource exploration superiority; and
(B) identify any efforts by the Government of the
People's Republic of China (PRC) or other PRC entities
to build, buy, or otherwise control, directly or
indirectly, such ports.
(2) Submission of map.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit the
mapping developed pursuant to subsection (a) to the appropriate
congressional committees. Such submission shall be in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(b) Study and Report on Strategic Ports.--
(1) Study required.--The Secretary of State, in coordination
with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a study of--
(A) strategic ports;
(B) the reasons such ports are of interest to the
United States;
(C) the activities and plans of the Government of
the People's Republic of China (PRC) to expand its
control
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over strategic ports outside of the People's Republic of
China;
(D) the public and private actors, such as China
Ocean Shipping Company, that are executing and
supporting the activities and plans of the Government of
the PRC to expand its control over strategic ports
outside of the PRC;
(E) the activities and plans of the Government of
the PRC to expand its control over maritime logistics by
promoting products, such as LOGINK, and setting industry
standards outside the PRC;
(F) how the control by the Government of the PRC
over strategic ports outside of the PRC could harm the
national security or economic interests of the United
States and allies and partners of the United States; and
(G) measures the United States Government could take
to ensure open access and security for strategic ports
and offer alternatives to PRC investments or stakes in
strategic ports.
(2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Conduct of study.--The Secretary of
State and the Secretary of Defense may enter into an arrangement
with a federally funded research and development center under
which the center shall conduct the study required under
subsection (a).
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense,
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
a report on the findings of the study conducted under
subsection (a).
(B) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall include--
(i) a detailed list of all known strategic
ports operated, controlled, or owned, directly or
indirectly, by the PRC or by a foreign person of
the PRC, and an assessment of the national
security and economic interests relevant to each
such port;
(ii) a detailed list of all known strategic
ports operated, controlled, or owned, directly or
indirectly, by the United States or United States
persons and an assessment of the national security
and economic interests relevant to each such port;
(iii) an assessment of vulnerabilities of--
(I) ports operated, controlled, or
owned, directly or indirectly, by the
United States; and
(II) strategic ports;
(iv) an analysis of the activities and actions
of the Government of the PRC to gain control or
ownership over strategic ports, including
promoting products, such as LOGINK, and setting
industry standards;
(v) an assessment of how the Government of the
PRC plans to expand its control over strategic
ports outside of the PRC;
(vi) a suggested strategy, developed in
consultation with the heads of the relevant United
States Government offices, that suggests courses
of action to secure trusted investment and
ownership of strategic ports and maritime
infrastructure, protect such ports and
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infrastructure from PRC control, and ensure open
access and security for such ports, that
includes--
(I) a list of relevant existing
authorities that can be used to carry
out the strategy;
(II) a list of any additional
authorities necessary to carry out the
strategy;
(III) an assessment of products
owned by the Government of the PRC or by
an entity headquartered in the PRC that
are used in connection with strategic
ports or maritime infrastructure;
(IV) an assessment of the costs to--
(aa) secure such trusted
investment and ownership;
(bb) replace products owned
by the Government of the PRC or
an entity headquartered in the
PRC that are used in connection
with such ports; and
(cc) enhance transparency
around the negative impacts of
PRC control over strategic
ports; and
(V) a list of funding sources to
secure trusted investment and ownership
of strategic ports, which shall
include--
(aa) an identification of
private funding sources; and
(bb) an identification of
public funding sources,
including loans, loan
guarantees, and tax incentives;
and
(vii) a suggested strategy for Federal
agencies to maintain an up-to-date list of
strategic ports.
(viii) an assessment of any national security
threat posed by such investments or activities to
United States diplomatic and defense personnel and
facilities in the vicinity of such ports,
including through cyber threats, electronically
enabled espionage, or other means.
(C) Form of report.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form,
but may include a classified annex.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee
on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
(2) The term ``relevant United States Government offices''
means--
(A) the Unified Combatant Commands;
(B) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
(C) the Office of the Secretary of State;
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(D) the United States International Development
Finance Corporation;
(E) the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence; and
(F) the Maritime Administration of the Department of
Transportation.
(3) The term ``strategic port'' means an international port
or waterway that the heads of the relevant United States
Government offices determine is critical to the national
security or economic prosperity of the United States.
SEC. 1705. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2241.>> AUTHORIZATION OF
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ROTARY
AIRCRAFT WORK AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPOTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> In General.--On a reimbursable basis
and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense is authorized to
conduct rotary aircraft work for the United States Coast Guard at any
depot of the Department of Defense.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Certification.--Before the Secretary of
Defense may use the authority under subsection (a) during any fiscal
year, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees an annual certification for that year that
includes each of the following:
(1) Certification that the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics
Center has reached or exceeded its capacity to conduct required
maintenance.
(2) Certification that the use of the authority under
subsection (a) will not have a negative effect on the workforce
of the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center.
(c) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In
this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
SEC. 1706. <<NOTE: 22 USC 8603 note.>> CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT OF
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL STATE ARMS
EMBARGOES ON ISRAEL AND ACTIONS TO
ADDRESS DEFENSE CAPABILITY GAPS.
(a) Requirement for Continuous Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of State and the Director of National
Intelligence, shall conduct a continual assessment of--
(A) the scope, nature, and impact on Israel's
defense capabilities of current and emerging arms
embargoes, sanctions, restrictions, or limitations
imposed by foreign countries or by international
organizations; and
(B) <<NOTE: Iran. Hamas. Palestinian Islamic
Jihad. Hezbollah.>> the resulting gaps or
vulnerabilities in Israel's security posture against
shared regional adversaries, such as Iran and Iranian-
backed terrorist groups such as Hamas, Palestinian
Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah, and its ability to
maintain its qualitative military edge.
(2) <<NOTE: Updates.>> Frequency.--The assessment required
under paragraph (1) shall be updated not less than once every
180 days.
(b) Potential United States Mitigation.--
(1) Identification of needs.--Each assessment required under
subsection (a) shall also include a determination of specific
defensive capabilities, systems, or technologies that Israel
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is unable to procure, sustain, or modernize due to arms
embargoes or restrictions.
(2) United states actions.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall identify
potential actions the United States may take to mitigate such
gaps in defensive capabilities, including--
(A) addressing barriers to the delivery of defense
articles or services under the foreign military sales
program;
(B) to the extent possible without undermining
United States requirements or readiness, leveraging
United States industrial base capacity to provide
substitute defensive capabilities;
(C) expanding joint research, development, and
production of defense technologies; and
(D) enhancing cooperative training, prepositioning,
and logistics support.
(c) Reports to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the most recent
assessment conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form and may contain a classified
annex.
(d) Sunset.--The requirement to conduct continual assessments under
this section shall terminate 5 years after the date of enactment of this
section.
SEC. 1707. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Section 130i of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``any provision of title 18'' and
inserting ``section 32, 1030, or 1367 or chapter 119 or
206 of title 18''; and
(B) by striking ``and'' after ``officers'' and
inserting a comma; and
(C) by inserting ``, and contractors'' after
``civilian employees'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by inserting ``, including
through the use of remote identification broadcast or other
means'' after ``electromagnetic means'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Any''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Any forfeiture conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made
subject to the requirements for civil, criminal, or administrative
forfeiture.'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) <<NOTE: Notification. Consultation.>> If the Secretary of
Transportation notifies the Secretary of Defense that the manner of
implementation of this section by the Department of Defense would result
in an adverse impact to civil aviation safety, the Secretary of Defense
shall consult with the Secretary of Transportation to mitigate adverse
impacts.''; and
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(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the regulations
prescribed or guidance issued under paragraph (1) require that, when
taking an action described in subsection (b)(1), all due consideration
is given to--
``(A) mitigating impacts on privacy and civil liberties
under the first and fourth amendments to the Constitution of the
United States;
``(B) mitigating damage to, or loss of, real and personal
property;
``(C) mitigating any risk of personal injury or death; and
``(D) when practicable, obtaining the identification of, or
issuing a warning to, the operator of an unmanned aircraft
system or unmanned aircraft prior to taking action under
subparagraphs (C) through (F) of subsection (b)(1), unless doing
so would--
``(i) endanger the safety of members of the armed
forces or civilians;
``(ii) create a flight risk or result in the
destruction of evidence; or
``(iii) seriously jeopardize an investigation,
criminal proceeding, or legal proceeding pursuant to
subsection (c).'';
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``or'' before ``acquisition''
and inserting a comma;
(ii) by inserting ``, maintenance, or use''
after ``acquisition'';
(iii) by inserting ``first and'' before
``fourth''; and
(iv) by striking ``amendment'' and inserting
``amendments'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``a function of
the Department of Defense'' and inserting ``an action
described in subsection (b)(1)''; and
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking ``not maintained'' and inserting
``maintained only for as long as necessary, and in
no event maintained'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``support one or more functions of the Department
of Defense'' and inserting ``investigate or
prosecute a violation of law or to directly
support an ongoing security operation''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``for a
longer period to support a civilian law
enforcement agency or by any other applicable law
or regulation'' and inserting ``under Federal law
or for the purpose of any litigation'';
(6) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
following new subparagraph (A):
``(A) is necessary to support an ongoing action
described in subsection (b)(1);'';
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' after
the semicolon;
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(C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph (C):
``(C) is necessary to support the counter-unmanned
aircraft systems activities of another Federal agency
with authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned
aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft in mitigating such
threats; or'';
(7) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (m);
(8) by striking subsection (i);
(9) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (j);
(10) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections
(g) and (h) respectively;
(11) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection (f):
``(f) Claims.--Claims for loss of property, injury, or death
pursuant to actions under subsection (b) may be made consistent with
chapter 171 of title 28, and chapter 163 of this title, as
applicable.'';
(12) in subsection (h), as redesignated under paragraph (10)
of this section--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Briefings'' and inserting ``Reports'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(C) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``2018'' and inserting
``2026'';
(ii) <<NOTE: Public information. Web
posting. Reports.>> by striking ``and the
Secretary of Transportation, shall jointly provide
a briefing to the appropriate congressional
committees on the activities carried out pursuant
to this section. Such briefings shall include--''
and inserting ``shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees and publish on a publicly
available website a report summarizing all
detection and mitigation activities conducted
under this section during the previous year to
counter unmanned aircraft systems.''; and
(iii) by inserting before subparagraph (A) the
following:
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include--''; and
(D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated under
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by striking ``but
may'' and inserting ``and shall'';
(13) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
subsection (i):
``(i) <<NOTE: Time period. Public information. Web
posting.>> Briefing, Report, and Publication.--(1) Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees and publish on a publicly available website a
report summarizing all detection and mitigation activities conducted
under this section during the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft
systems.
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) information on any violation of, or failure to comply
with, the privacy and civil liberties protections referenced in
this section by personnel authorized to conduct detection and
mitigation activities, including a description of any such
violation or failure;
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``(B) data on the number of detection activities conducted,
the number of mitigation activities conducted, and the number of
instances of communications interception from an unmanned
aircraft system;
``(C) whether any unmanned aircraft that experienced
mitigation was engaged in or attempting to engage in activities
protected under the first amendment to the Constitution if such
intent is readily and reasonably ascertainable;
``(D) whether any unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft
system was properly or improperly seized, disabled, damaged, or
destroyed and an identification of any methods used to seize,
disable, damage, or destroy such aircraft or system; and
``(E) a description of the efforts of the Federal Government
to protect privacy and civil liberties when carrying out
detection and mitigation activities under this section to
counter unmanned aircraft systems.
``(3) <<NOTE: Publication.>> Each report required under paragraph
(1) shall be submitted and published in unclassified form, but may
include a classified annex.'';
(14) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
subsections:
``(k) Interagency Executive Committees on Execution of Department of
Defense Counter Unmanned Aviation Authority.--(1) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>>
The Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration shall jointly establish by
memorandum of understanding an interagency executive committee (referred
to in this subsection as the `executive committee'), for the purpose of
exchanging views, information, and advice relating to the execution of
this section.
``(2) The memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph
(1) shall include--
``(A) a description of the officials and other individuals
to be invited to participate as members in the executive
committee;
``(B) a procedure for creating a forum to carry out the
purpose described in paragraph (1);
``(C) a procedure for rotating the Chairperson and meeting
location of the executive committee; and
``(D) a procedure for scheduling regular meetings of the
executive committee no fewer than three times each calendar
year.
``(l) Additional Annual Report.--Not later than April 1 of each year
this section is in force, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report containing--
``(1) a summary of the use of activities described in
subsection (b);
``(2) an identification of additional missions of the
Department of Defense for which the actions described in
subsection (b)(1) are appropriate, as identified by the
Secretary and including the specific list of facilities,
installations, or assets, if any, that would be included if
protections described in subsection (b)(1) were extended to
facilities associated with the missions in such report;
``(3) an updated copy of the memorandum of understanding
required by subsection (k);
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``(4) a summary of actions taken by the interagency
executive committee required by subsection (k);
``(5) a summary of recommendations produced by each member
of the interagency executive committee required by subsection
(k), disaggregated by department or agency; and
``(6) a summary of actions taken as a result of meetings or
decisions taken by the interagency executive committee required
by subsection (k) to change procedures, regulations, guidelines,
or other governing instruction of the Department of Defense
relating to the use of authority provided by this section.'';
(15) in subsection (m)(3), as redesignated by paragraph (7)
of this section--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as
paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively;
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph (3):
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `contractor' means a
person who--
``(A) performs functions that support or carry out
actions authorized in this section pursuant to a
contract or subcontract entered into with an entity of
the Department of Defense; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Certification.>> has completed
training for the counter-unmanned aircraft system the
person will use in performance of such functions, as
certified by the Secretary of Defense.' '''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking `` `covered facility or asset' means
any facility or asset that--'' and inserting ``
`covered facility or asset--' '';
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by redesignating
clauses (i) through (ix) as subclauses (I) through
(IX), respectively;
(iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii);
(iv) by inserting before clause (i), as
redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this
paragraph, the following:
``(A) means any facility or asset that--'';
(v) in subparagraph (A)(iii), as so
redesignated--
(I) in subclause VIII, as
redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this
paragraph, by striking ``or'' at the
end;
(II) in subclause IX, as so
redesignated, by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(III) by adding at the end the
following new subclauses:
``(X) <<NOTE: Determination. Certificatio
n.>> the physical security of other
installations or property owned, leased,
or operated by the Department of Defense
to which the public is not permitted
regular, unrestricted access, determined
by the Secretary on a site by site basis
to be critical to the national defense
and certified as such to the Secretary
of Transportation, the Attorney General,
and the appropriate congressional
committees; or
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``(XI) assistance to Federal, State,
or local officials in responding to
incidents involving nuclear,
radiological, biological, or chemical
weapons, high-yield explosives, or
related materials or technologies, as
well as support pursuant to section 282
of this title; and''; and
(vi) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) includes any persons physically present at any
such facility or asset.''; and
(16) by inserting after subsection (m) the following new
subsection:
``(n) Termination.--The authority to carry out this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2030.''.
TITLE XVIII--ACQUISITION REFORM
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1802. Establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive.
Sec. 1803. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
Sec. 1804. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 1805. Modification to acquisition strategy.
Sec. 1806. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
Sec. 1807. Establishment of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
Sec. 1811. Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Sec. 1812. Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
Sec. 1821. Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to
procurement of commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1822. Modifications to commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1823. Modifications to commercial solutions openings.
Sec. 1824. Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial
services.
Sec. 1825. Consumption-based solutions.
Sec. 1826. Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors.
Sec. 1827. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
products and commercial services.
Sec. 1828. Review of commercial products and commercial services
acquisition approach.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
Sec. 1831. Modifications to procurement for experimental purposes.
Sec. 1832. Modifications to requirements for modular open system
approach.
Sec. 1833. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
program.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
Sec. 1841. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
Sec. 1842. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
readiness items of supply.
Sec. 1843. Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Sec. 1844. Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations
of the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1845. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
industrial consortiums.
Sec. 1846. Improvements relating to advanced manufacturing.
Sec. 1847. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
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Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
SEC. 1801. ALIGNMENT OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH THE
NEEDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Objectives of Defense Acquisition System.--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3101.>> In general.--Section 3102
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3102. Objectives of the defense acquisition system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
defense acquisition system expeditiously provides the armed forces with
the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to address evolving
threats, and to sustain the military advantage of the United States in
the most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
carry out subsection (a) and shall ensure that the defense acquisition
system prioritizes the needs of end users and is validated by direct
engagement, experimentation, and iteration. Such guidance shall require
the following:
``(1) All activities of the defense acquisition system
contribute to the expeditious delivery of capabilities to
enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces and enable
the missions of the Department of Defense.
``(2) A leadership culture and organizational structure that
empowers individuals in the management of the defense
acquisition system and encourages appropriate delegation
authority, collaboration, and mission-focused risk-taking.
``(3) Sufficient numbers of members of the acquisition
workforce to support the defense acquisition system, and that
such members are properly trained and assigned.
``(4) Resource decisions for the defense acquisition system
to prioritize best value and seek to balance life-cycle costs,
schedule, performance, and quantity through continuous trade-off
analysis informed by prototyping and direct feedback from end
users.
``(5) Adoption and integration in the defense acquisition
system of advanced approaches in digital engineering, model-
based engineering, and simulation environments to enable rapid,
iterative designs and technology insertion to maximize mission
outcomes.
``(6) Active pursuit of innovative solutions to enhance
effectiveness of the armed forces and responsiveness to emerging
threats, including the acquisition and integration of commercial
products and commercial services.
``(7) Approaches to workforce training and development that
equally balance emphasis on functional and technical skills with
skills in cross-functional integration, critical thinking, and
innovative approaches that best deliver solutions to operational
problems.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Under secretary of defense for acquisition and
sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``delivering
and sustaining timely, cost-effective capabilities
for the
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armed forces (and the Department)'' and inserting
``delivers end-user capabilities with speed and
innovation to counter threats and cost-effectively
sustain the military advantage of the United
States''; and
(ii) in paragraph (9)(A), by striking
``defense acquisition programs'' and inserting
``the defense acquisition system, in accordance
with the objectives established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title''.
(B) Director of operational test and evaluation.--
Section 139(b) of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 904, is further amended--
(i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through
(7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively;
and
(ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraph:
``(1) ensure that all operational test and evaluation
activities are aligned with, and are conducted in a manner that
supports, the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title;''.
(C) Director of cost assessment and program
evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``shall carry out the
requirements of this section in accordance with the
objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this
title and'' before ``shall serve''.
(b) Civilian Management of the Defense Acquisition System.--Section
3103 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of the defense acquisition
system'' and inserting ``in accordance with the objectives of
the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section
3102 of this title''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of such elements of the
defense acquisition system.'' and inserting the following: ``in
accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title. In carrying
out this subsection, each service acquisition executive shall--
``(1) <<NOTE: Strategies.>> implement strategies to adapt
rapidly to evolving end-user requirements, validated through end
user engagement;
``(2) use data analytics to manage trade-offs among life-
cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance objectives,
technical feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to
maximize best value for the end user;
``(3) conduct iterative cycles to develop, test with end-
users, and terminate capabilities that deviate from priorities
or significantly exceed cost or schedule thresholds;
``(4) <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>> notify the Joint
Requirements Oversight Council within 30 days after changes to a
defense acquisition program that result in a material difference
in capability requirements, procurement quantities, or delivery
schedules;
``(5) assign personnel to critical acquisition positions (as
defined in section 1731 of this title) to build expertise and
accountability, equipping such personnel with strategies to
empower teams, delegate authority, and embrace mission-focused
risk-taking; and
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``(6) foster mutual transparency and cooperation between the
Government and private sector entities and require collaboration
with such entities to ensure delivery of safe, suitable, and
effective systems on relevant timelines and on established cost
baselines.''.
(c) Acquisition-related Functions of Service Chiefs.--
(1) Performance of certain acquisition-related functions.--
Section 3104 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 3101.>> by amending the
section heading to read as follows: ``Acquisition-
related functions of service chiefs''; and
(B) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking the ``Chief of Staff of the
Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of
Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant of the
Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations
assist'' and inserting ``service chiefs assist'';
(ii) by inserting ``, in accordance with the
objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of
this title,'' after ``Secretary of the military
department concerned''; and
(iii) by amending paragraphs (1) through (7)
to read as follows:
``(1) The development of capability requirement statements
for equipping the armed force concerned that--
``(A) describes the operational problem to provide
necessary context for the capability requirement;
``(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to
operational problems; and
``(C) ensures system interoperability, where
appropriate, between and among joint military
capabilities (as defined in section 181 of this title).
``(2) Implement strategies to support timely adjustments to
capability requirement statements developed in paragraph (1).
``(3) Advise on trade-offs among life-cycle costs, delivery
schedules, performance objectives, technical feasibility, and
procurement quantity objectives to maximize best value for the
end user.
``(4) In consultation with the Joint Requirements Oversight
Council, prioritize--
``(A) capability needs for investment; and
``(B) resource allocation to meet operational
readiness requirements (as defined in section 4324 of
this title) and the materiel readiness objectives
established under section 118(c) of this title.
``(5) Make available appropriate personnel to provide end-
user feedback for the development of new capabilities.
``(6) Recommend modification, discontinuation, or
termination of the development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with a capability
requirement established by the Secretary of Defense; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost growth,
technical or performance deficiencies, or delays in
schedule.
``(7) Build acquisition career paths for officers and
personnel (as required by section 1722a of this title) to ensure
such
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officers and personnel have the necessary skills and
opportunities for career progression to fulfill the objectives
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title.''.
(2) Adherence to requirements in major defense acquisition
programs.--Section 3104(b) of such title is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``the program capability
document supporting a Milestone B or subsequent
decision'' and inserting ``any requirements
document''; and
(ii) by striking ``chief of the armed force
concerned'' and inserting ``service chief
concerned''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``Chief of the armed
force concerned'' and inserting
``service chief concerned''; and
(II) by striking ``chiefs of the
armed force concerned'' and inserting
``service chiefs concerned'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``prior
to entry into the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
under Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``cost,
schedule, technical feasibility, and performance
trade-offs'' and inserting ``life-cycle cost,
delivery schedule, performance objective,
technical feasibility, and procurement quantity
trade-offs''.
(3) Definitions.--Section 3104(d) of such title is amended
to read as follows:
``(d) Requirements Document Defined.--In this section, the term
`requirements document' means a document that establishes the need for a
materiel approach to address an operational problem.''.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 3104 note.>> Implementation.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall revise Department of Defense Directive
5000.01 and any other relevant instructions, policies, or guidance to
carry out the requirements of this section and the amendments made by
this section.
(e) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Section 3101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
``Sec. 3101. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) The term `best value' means, with respect to an
acquisition, the optimal combination of cost, quality, technical
capability or solution quality, and delivery schedule.
``(2) The term `capability requirement' means a capability
that is critical or essential to address an operational problem.
``(3) The term `cost-effective' means, with respect to an
acquisition, delivering superior end-user results at equal or
lower cost compared to alternatives.
``(4) The term `operational problem' means--
``(A) a challenge of a military department in
achieving an assigned military objective based on
current doctrine, emerging threats, or future concepts;
and
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``(B) may include limitations in capabilities,
capacity, resources, or the ability to effectively and
efficiently coordinate across the joint force, with
another combatant command, or among military
capabilities.
``(5) The term `service chief' means--
``(A) the Chief of Staff of the Army, with respect
to matters concerning the Army;
``(B) the Chief of Naval Operations, with respect to
matters concerning the Navy;
``(C) the Commandant of the Marine Corps, with
respect to matters concerning the Marine Corps;
``(D) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, with
respect to matters concerning the Air Force; and
``(E) the Chief of Space Operations, with respect to
matters concerning the Space Force.''.
(2) Section 3001(c) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this
part''.
SEC. 1802. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROLE OF PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
EXECUTIVE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 1731.>> is amended by inserting after
section 1731 the following new section:
``Sec. 1732. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1732.>> Portfolio acquisition
executive
``(a) In General.--A portfolio acquisition executive is the senior
acquisition official designated by the component acquisition executive
or the service acquisition executive of the military department
concerned, as applicable, to lead a portfolio of capabilities, with
authority for plans, budgets, and execution of programs assigned to the
portfolio, including life-cycle management.
``(b) Reporting Relationships.--To ensure streamlined accountability
for management, the following relationships shall apply:
``(1) Each program manager (as defined in section 1737 of
this title) for a defense acquisition program shall report
directly to the portfolio acquisition executive for such program
unless otherwise directed by the component acquisition executive
or service acquisition executive of the military department
concerned (as applicable).
``(2) Each portfolio acquisition executive shall report
directly to the component acquisition executive or the service
acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as
applicable).
``(3) The component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as
applicable) shall oversee the designation of, performance of,
and resource allocation for all portfolio acquisition
executives.
``(c) Responsibilities.--For the defense acquisition programs
assigned to a portfolio acquisition executive, such portfolio
acquisition executive shall--
``(1) ensure that activities carried out under such programs
are aligned with, and are conducted in a manner that supports,
the objectives of the defense acquisition system established
pursuant to section 3102 of this title;
``(2) subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the component acquisition executive or service acquisition
executive of the military department concerned (as applicable)--
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``(A) carry out all powers, functions, and duties of
the component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive concerned (as applicable) with
respect to members of the acquisition workforce assigned
to the portfolio acquisition executive; and
``(B) ensure that the policies of the Secretary of
Defense established in accordance with this chapter are
implemented in such portfolio;
``(3) coordinate with the relevant service chief (as defined
in section 3101 of this title) when evaluating, modifying, or
implementing requirements determinations, performance
objectives, procurement quantity objectives, and materiel
readiness objectives established under section 118(c) of this
title;
``(4) liaise and collaborate directly with operational users
of such defense acquisition programs to receive regular feedback
to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of capabilities;
``(5) provide timely information to the relevant service
chief, the Joint Staff, the Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation, and other officials identified by the
Secretary of Defense on cost, schedule, and performance trade-
offs of defense acquisition programs assigned to the portfolio
acquisition executive;
``(6) employ iterative development cycles with the authority
to modify, discontinue, or terminate the development of
capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with a joint capability
requirement (as defined in section 181 of this title) or
other capability requirement established by the
Secretary or relevant service chief; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost growth,
technical or performance deficiencies, or delays in
schedule;
``(7) collaborate with mission engineering functions of the
Department of Defense to conduct cross-service technical and
operational activities to coordinate integration of emerging
technologies, prototypes, and operational concepts, as
appropriate; and
``(8) ensure effective market research and, to the maximum
extent practical, prioritize--
``(A) the use of transactions for prototype projects
under section 4022; and
``(B) the procurement of commercial products and
commercial services under chapter 247 of this title.
``(d) Personnel and Resources.--(1) The Secretary concerned with
respect to a portfolio acquisition executive shall ensure that each such
portfolio acquisition executive is assigned dedicated personnel and
other resources required to successfully perform the assigned duties and
responsibilities of such portfolio acquisition executive.
``(2) Personnel shall be under the authority and control of such
portfolio acquisition executive subject to the component acquisition
executive or service acquisition executive of the department concerned.
Personnel and resources shall not be provided through matrixed,
collateral duty, or dual-reporting arrangements, except as specifically
authorized by the Secretary concerned in writing.
``(3) Personnel and resources required include--
``(A) contracting and contract management;
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``(B) estimating costs;
``(C) financial management and business;
``(D) life-cycle management and product support;
``(E) program management;
``(F) engineering and technical management;
``(G) developmental testing and evaluation; and
``(H) other personnel as determined by the Secretary
concerned, as appropriate.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Covered defense laws.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), each covered defense law (as defined in section 102 of
title 10, United States Code) is amended--
(A) <<NOTE: 10 USC 301 note, 1706, 1707, 1735, 1741
note, 2271 note, 3458 note, 4001 note, 4025, 7551
note, 9013 note, 9081 note.>> by striking the term
``program executive officer'' and inserting ``portfolio
acquisition executive'' in each place it appears in text
or headings;
(B) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1706, 1731, 1741 note, 1764, 9081
note.>> by striking the term ``Program executive
officer'' and inserting ``Portfolio acquisition
executive'' in each place it appears in text or
headings;
(C) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1741 note, 2228 note, 4001
note.>> by striking the term ``program executive
officers'' and inserting ``portfolio acquisition
executives'' in each place it appears in text or
headings; and
(D) <<NOTE: 10 USC 1735.>> by striking the term
``Program executive officers'' and inserting ``Portfolio
acquisition executives'' in each place it appears in
text or headings.
(2) Exception.--Section 1737(a)(4) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(4) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `portfolio acquisition
executive' means an individual described in section 1732(a) of
this title.''.
SEC. 1803. AMENDMENTS TO LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT
SUPPORT.
(a) Product Support Manager.--
(1) In general.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 1731.>> is amended by
inserting after section 1732, as added by section 1802, the
following new section:
``Sec. 1733. <<NOTE: 10 USC 1733.>> Product support manager
``(a) In General.--A product support manager is the individual
responsible for managing product support required to field and maintain
the readiness and operational capability of a covered system throughout
the life cycle of the covered system.
``(b) Designation.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate a
product support manager for each covered system who shall be coequal
with the program manager for such covered system and report directly to
the portfolio acquisition executive responsible for such covered system.
``(c) Objectives.--The product support manager shall seek to achieve
the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title and shall identify, develop, implement,
incentivize, and measure quantifiable best value outcome-based product
support that optimizes life-cycle cost, readiness, and operational
capability of a covered system.
``(d) Specific Responsibilities.--A product support manager shall be
responsible for the following with respect to a covered system:
``(1) Developing and executing the product support strategy
required under section 4324 of this title.
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``(2) Providing product support and subject matter expertise
to the relevant program manager and portfolio acquisition
executive.
``(3) Collaborating with chief engineers and systems
engineers--
``(A) in developing the life-cycle sustainment plan
and product support strategy required under section 4324
of this title; and
``(B) to analyze the operating and support costs to
ensure cost-effective operation, management, and
availability of the covered system.
``(3) Adopting predictive analytics and simulation and
modeling tools to improve materiel availability and reliability,
increase operational availability rates, and reduce operation
and sustainment costs.
``(4) Conducting product support business case analyses to
provide a structured, iterative methodology to compare and
assess the full impact of product support alternatives and
provide data-informed recommendations that balance requirements
with affordability. Such analyses shall--
``(A) enable the development of the product support
strategy as early as possible, but not later than
Milestone B approval has been granted for the covered
system; and
``(B) inform proposed updates or changes in the
product support strategy as needed.
``(5) Reviewing and recommending resource allocations across
product support integrators and product support providers to
meet performance requirements of the product support strategy.
``(6) Coordinating product support arrangements between
product support integrators and product support providers across
materiel commands, depots, sustainment working capital funds,
and commercial entities to execute the product support strategy
and maintain updated parts cataloging and provisioning.
``(7) Seeking to resolve issues relating to diminishing
manufacturing supply, material shortages, critical readiness
items of supply.
``(8) Managing the end-to-end coordination process related
to qualification, certification, and testing of alternative
sources of supply for critical readiness items of supply.
``(9) Ensuring the evaluation and selection of product
support integrators and product support providers that are best
suited to execute the product support strategy.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `best value' has the meaning given in section
3101 of this title.
``(2) The terms `covered system', `critical readiness items
of supply', `product support', `product support arrangement',
`product support integrator', and `product support provider'
have the meanings given, respectively, in section 4324 of this
title.''.
(2) Education, training, and experience requirements for
product support managers.--Section 1735 title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e)
as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and
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(B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Product Support Manager.--Before being assigned to a position
as product support manager, a person--
``(1) shall have completed all life-cycle logistics
certification and training requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of Defense;
``(2) shall have executed a written agreement as required in
section 1734(b)(2) of this title; and
``(3) in the case of--
``(A) a product support manager of a major defense
acquisition program, shall have at least eight years of
experience in life-cycle logistics, at least two years
of which were performed in a systems program office or
similar organization;
``(B) a product support manager of a significant
nonmajor defense acquisition program, shall have at
least six years of experience in life-cycle logistics;
and
``(C) a product support manager for a covered system
(as defined in section 4324 of this title), shall be
designated as a key leadership position.''.
(3) Conforming amendments.--Section 1731(a)(1)(B) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new clause:
``(iv) Product support manager.''.
(b) Sustainment Reviews.--Section 4323 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4323. Sustainment reviews
``(a) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Review Required.--The Secretary of
Defense shall require each Secretary of a military department, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, to conduct an assessment of the actual performance of each
major weapon system against the operational readiness requirements and
materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c) of this
title). Each Secretary of a military department shall use such
assessment to--
``(1) identify any factors contributing to the failure of a
major weapon system to meet such requirements and objectives;
``(2) develop and implement a corrective action plan to
address such factors in an expeditious manner; and
``(3) inform the submission of materials to Congress
required by section 118(c)(2) of this title and the development
of the future-years defense program required by section 221 of
this title.
``(b) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Submission to Congress.--Not later than
five days after the date on which the budget of the President is
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, each
Secretary of a military department, in coordination with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report that includes the
following:
``(1) Findings from a review of the effectiveness of the
life-cycle sustainment plan required under section 4324 of this
title for a major weapon system.
``(2) A description of how such assessments informed the
submission of materials to Congress required by section
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118(c)(2) of this title and the development of the future-years
defense program required by section 221 of this title.
``(3) For a covered system which has been declared to meet
initial operational capability, and that for two consecutive
calendar years has failed to meet established materiel readiness
objectives for materiel availability or operational availability
(as such terms are defined, respectively, in section 118 of this
title), such report shall include--
``(A) an identification of factors contributing to
such failure;
``(B) a mitigation plan to address supply,
maintenance, or other issues contributing to such
failure; and
``(C) a description of any corrective action plan
required by subsection (a)(2) and an update on progress
made in implementing such a plan.
``(4) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to ensure
that each covered system of the military department under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary meets the applicable operational
readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives in the
most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(c) Covered System Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
system' has the meaning given in section 4324 of this title.''.
(c) Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--Section 4324 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4324. Life-cycle management and product support
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
covered system is supported by a performance-based life-cycle
sustainment plan--
``(1) that is approved by the service acquisition executive
responsible for such covered system; and
``(2) that meets applicable operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established
under section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-effective
manner practicable.
``(b) Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.--(1) A product support manager
shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for
each covered system for which the product support manager is
responsible. Such plan shall include the following:
``(A) A comprehensive product support strategy that
addresses each Integrated Product Support Element in a manner--
``(i) to best achieve operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives
throughout the planned life cycle of such system; and
``(ii) that allows evaluation and selection of
product support integrators and product support
providers appropriate to execute the product support
strategy.
``(B) A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system
that--
``(i) is based on the product support strategy
described in subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) if the covered system is a major defense
acquisition program or major subprogram, is developed in
accordance with the requirements to support a Milestone
A approval, Milestone B approval, or Milestone C
approval.
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``(C) Recommended engineering and design considerations that
support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system and
best value solutions in life cycle planning and management.
``(D) An intellectual property management plan for product
support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this title,
including requirements for technical data, software, and modular
open system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this
title).
``(E) A strategy to maximize use of public and private
sector capabilities including public-private partnerships, when
appropriate.
``(F) After consideration of the views received by the
milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel,
logistics, or fleet representatives, a plan to transition the
covered system from production to initial fielding that
addresses specific products or services required for successful
initial fielding of the covered system, including--
``(i) a description of the necessary tooling or
other unique support equipment, requirements for initial
spare parts and components, technical handbooks and
maintenance manuals, maintenance training, and
facilities;
``(ii) an identification of the funding required to
provide such products and services for any initial
fielding location of the covered system; and
``(iii) an assessment of the required number of
training simulators, including the initial operational
capability and overall fielding of such simulators.
``(2) In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by
this section, the product support manager shall--
``(A) consider affordability constraints and key cost
factors that could affect operating and support costs during the
life cycle of the covered system;
``(B) consider sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining
the covered system in operational environments, including
contested logistics environments (as defined in section 2926 of
this title);
``(C) seek to comply with--
``(i) requirements to maintain a core logistics
capability under section 2464 of this title; and
``(ii) limitations on the performance of depot-level
maintenance of materiel under section 2466 of this
title;
``(D) seek to integrate commercial best practices, use
commercial standards, and use advanced technologies to enhance
the product support of each covered system; and
``(E) seek to maintain a robust, resilient, and innovative
defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the
life cycle of the covered system.
``(d) Definitions.--In this chapter:
``(1) The terms `milestone decision authority' and
`Milestone A approval' have the meanings given, respectively, in
section 4251 of this title.
``(2) The term `Milestone B approval' and `Milestone C
approval' has the meaning given in section 4172 of this title.
``(3) The term `covered system' means--
``(A) a major defense acquisition program as defined
in section 4201 of this title;
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``(B) a major subprogram as described in section
4203 of this title; or
``(C) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid
prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of
this title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense
to require an eventual total expenditure described in
section 4201(a)(2) of this title.
``(4) The term `critical readiness items of supply' means--
``(A) parts and systems designated as Mission
Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts, Not Mission Capable
Supply, or Casualty Report Category 3 or 4 status (as
defined by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
military department); or
``(B) parts or systems designated by the Secretary
of Defense as negatively impacting the materiel
readiness objectives of a covered system.
``(5) The term `Integrated Product Support Elements' means,
with respect to a covered system--
``(A) product support management;
``(B) design interface;
``(C) sustaining engineering;
``(D) maintenance planning and management;
``(E) supply support;
``(F) support equipment;
``(G) technical data;
``(H) training and training support;
``(I) information technology systems continuous
support;
``(J) facilities and infrastructure;
``(K) packaging, handling, storage, and
transportation; and
``(L) manpower and personnel.
``(6) The term `product support' means the package of
support functions required to field and sustain the readiness
and operational capability of covered systems (including
subsystems and components of such covered systems).
``(7) The term `product support arrangement'--
``(A) means a contract, task order, or another
contractual arrangement, or any type of agreement or
non-contractual arrangement entered into by the Federal
Government, for the performance of sustainment or
logistics support required for covered systems
(including subsystems and components of such covered
systems); and
``(B) includes arrangements for any of the
following:
``(i) Performance-based logistics.
``(ii) Sustainment support.
``(iii) Contractor logistics support.
``(iv) Life-cycle product support.
``(8) The term `product support integrator' means an entity
responsible for integrating private and public sources of
product support within the scope of a product support
arrangement.
``(9) The term `product support provider' means an entity
that provides product support functions.''.
(d) Conforming Amendments to Materiel Readiness Metrics and
Objectives for Major Weapon Systems.--Section 118 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
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(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 111.>> in the section heading, by
inserting ``materiel readiness'' before ``objectives'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall address'' and
inserting ``shall establish procedures and a computation
methodology to determine'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the metrics
required'' and all that follows through the period at
the end and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives
for each major weapon system.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the metrics
required by subsection (b)'' and inserting ``such
materiel readiness objectives'';
(4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``readiness goals or
objectives'' and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives'';
(5) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting a comma after ``designated mission''; and
(6) in subsection (f)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as
paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `materiel readiness
objective' means the minimum required availability of each
covered system that is necessary to fulfill the requirements of
the strategic framework and guidance referred to in subsection
(a).''.
(e) Major Weapons Systems: Assessment, Management and Control of
Operating and Support Costs.--Section 4325 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``in accordance
with the requirements of section 118 of this title and''
after ``be issued'';
(B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) <<NOTE: Update. Cost estimates.>> require each
Secretary of a military department to update estimates of
operating and support costs periodically throughout the life
cycle of a major weapon system, and make necessary adjustments
to the life-cycle sustainment plan required by section 4324 of
this title to ensure such major weapon system meets applicable
operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives (established in accordance with section 118(c) of
this title) in the most cost-effective manner practicable;'';
(C) by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows:
``(9) prior to the Milestone B approval (or equivalent
approval) for a major weapon system, require the Secretary
concerned to ensure the completion of an intellectual property
management plan for product support required under section
4324(b)(1)(D) of this title; and''; and
(D) by amending paragraph (10) to read as follows:
``(10) <<NOTE: Cost estimate. Time period.>> require each
Secretary of a military department to create and retain an
independent cost estimate for the remainder of the life cycle of
the covered weapon system every five years.'';
(2) by striking subsection (c); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).
(f) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4325 note.>> Retention of Data on Operating and
Support Costs.--
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(1) <<NOTE: Data.>> In general.--The Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation shall develop and maintain a
database on operating and support estimates, supporting
documentation, and actual operating and support costs for major
weapon systems (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 811 of this Act).
(2) Support.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
Director, in carrying out the requirements of paragraph (1)--
(A) promptly receives the results of all cost
estimates and cost analyses conducted by each Secretary
of a military department with regard to operating and
support costs of major weapon systems acquired pursuant
to a major defense acquisition program (as defined in
section 4201 of title 10, United States Code); and
(B) has timely access to any records and data of
military departments (including classified and
proprietary information) that the Director considers
necessary to carry out such requirements.
(3) Coordination.--The Secretary of Defense may direct each
Secretary of a military department, with concurrence of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to
collect and retain information necessary to support the database
required in (1).
SEC. 1804. ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS.
(a) Major System.--Section 3041 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$115,000,000
(based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$540,000,000
(based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$750,000 (based on
fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and inserting ``$2,000,000
(based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)''.
(b) Use of Procedures Other Than Competitive Procedures.--Section
3204(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' each place it appears and
inserting ``$100,000,000'';
(2) by striking ``$75,000,000'' each place it appears and
inserting ``$500,000,000''; and
(3) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``$500,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(c) Modifications to Submissions of Cost or Pricing Data.--Section
3702(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``June 30, 2018'' each place it
appears and inserting ``June 30, 2026'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$2,000,000''
and inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
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(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$750,000''
and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$2,000,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
(3) <<NOTE: Effective dates.>> in subparagraph (3)(A), by
striking ``chapter and the price of the subcontract is expected
to exceed $2,000,000'' and inserting the following: ``chapter
and--
``(i) in the case of a prime contract entered
into after June 30, 2026, the price of the
subcontract is expected to exceed $10,000,000; or
``(ii) in the case of a prime contract entered
into on or before June 30, 2026, the price of the
subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000.''.
(d) Major Defense Acquisition Programs; Definitions; Exceptions.--
Section 4201(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$300,000,000 (based
on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)'';
and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$1,800,000,000 (based
on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$4,500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)''.
SEC. 1805. MODIFICATION TO ACQUISITION STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Section 4211 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``milestone'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking the term ``milestone''
each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking the term ``milestone'' each place it
appears;
(ii) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) the strategy clearly describes the proposed business
case and capability management approach for the program or
system, and to the maximum extent practicable, describes how
capability requirements will be met through delivery of such
program or system;''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``how
the strategy is designed to be implemented with
available resources, such as time, funding, and
management capacity'' and inserting ``the
resources, such as time, funding, and management
capacity, necessary to meet capability
requirements''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) Each strategy shall, where appropriate, consider the
following:
``(A) An approach that delivers required capabilities in
increments, each depending on available mature technology, and
that recognizes up front the need for future capability
improvements or transitions to alternative end items through use
of continuous competition.
``(B) Requirements related to logistics, maintenance, and
sustainment in accordance with sections 2464 and 2466 of
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this title, and the acquisition of technical data, computer
software, and associated licenses, to enable such requirements
in accordance with sections 3771 through 3775 of this title.
``(C) A process for collaborative interaction and market
research with the science and technology community, including
Department of Defense science and technology reinvention
laboratories, government innovation cells, academia, small
businesses, nontraditional defense contractors, and other
contractors.
``(D) Identification of enterprise-wide designs and
standards in support of an architecture that provides for an
integrated suite of capabilities that focuses on simplicity of
implementation and speed of delivery.
``(E) Overarching roadmaps that create integrated strategic
schedules of legacy systems and new capabilities.
``(F) A contracting strategy that develops long-term
partnerships with multiple companies to actively contribute to
architectures, development, production, and sustainment across
the capabilities to be developed by decomposing large systems
into smaller sets of projects across time and technical
component.
``(G) An assignment of roles and responsibilities of key
personnel of the acquisition workforce, identification of
external stakeholder dependencies, and the need for subject
matter expert inputs at critical points in the program,
including the need for special hiring authority or advisory and
assistance services, in order to deliver the desired
capabilities.
``(H) A process of testing and experimentation with the test
community and end users to ensure continuous user feedback,
acceptance, and development of concepts of operations.''; and
(4) by striking subsections (d) and (e) and inserting the
following new subsections:
``(d) Review.--The decision authority shall review and approve, as
appropriate, the acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition
program or major system prior to the acquisition decision memorandum and
ensure that the strategy is updated at regular intervals to incorporate
significant changes to program requirements, resourcing, or acquisition
decisions.
``(e) Decision Authority Defined.--In this section, the term
`decision authority', with respect to a major defense acquisition
program or major system, means the official within the Department of
Defense designated with the overall responsibility and authority for
acquisition decisions for the program or system, including authority to
approve entry of the program or system into the next phase of the
acquisition process.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 4324(d)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting ``the term `decision authority' '' after
``meaning given''.
(2) Section 8669b(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``has the meaning'' and all that follows and
inserting the following: ``means a decision to enter into
technology maturation and risk reduction pursuant to guidance
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the management of
Department of Defense acquisition programs.''.
(3) Section 807(e)(5) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 9081 note) is amended
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by striking ``in section 2431a of title 10, United States Code''
and inserting ``the term `decision authority' in section 4211 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(4) Section 818(f)(3)(B) of the John Warner National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (10 U.S.C. 4231 note
prec.) is amended by inserting ``the term `decision authority'
'' after ``meaning given''.
SEC. 1806. MATTERS RELATED TO COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Revisions. 41 USC 1502 note.>> Changes to
Applicability of Full Cost Accounting Standards Coverage.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
Procurement Policy shall revise the rules and procedures
prescribed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 1502
of title 41, United States Code, to the extent necessary to
increase the thresholds established in section 9903.201-2 of
title 48, Code of Federal Regulation, from $50,000,000 to
$100,000,000 (as adjusted for inflation in accordance with
section 1908 of title 41, United States Code).
(2) <<NOTE: Update.>> Department of defense.--Not later
than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall update the Department of Defense Supplement to
the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require full compliance
with cost accounting standards established under section 1502 of
title 41, United States Code, only for an entity or subsidiary
of an entity that--
(A) received a single contract award under such cost
accounting standards with a value equal to or greater
than $100,000,000 (as adjusted for inflation in
accordance with section 1908 of title 41, United States
Code); or
(B) received contracts during the cost accounting
period that ended preceding the date of the report with
a net value equal to or greater than $100,000,000 (as
adjusted for inflation in accordance with section 1908
of title 41, United States Code).
(b) Amendments to Cost Accounting Standards Board.--
(1) Organization.--Subsection (a) of section 1501 of title
41, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Office of
Federal Procurement Policy'' and inserting ``Office of
Management and Budget''.
(2) Membership.--Subsection (b) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) Members, chairman, and appointment.--The Board shall
consist of 5 voting members and 2 nonvoting members.
``(A) Voting members.--One voting member is the
Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy, who serves
as Chairman. The other 4 members, all of whom shall have
experience in Federal Government contract cost
accounting, are as follows:
``(i) 2 representatives of the Federal
Government, each of whom has substantial
experience in administering and managing covered
contracts--
``(I) one of whom is a
representative of the Department of
Defense appointed by the Secretary of
Defense; and
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``(II) one of whom is an officer or
employee of the General Services
Administration appointed by the
Administrator of General Services.
``(ii) 2 individuals from the private sector,
each of whom is appointed by the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget--
``(I) one of whom is a senior
employee or retired senior employee of a
Government contractor with substantial
experience in the private sector
involving administration and management
of covered contracts; and
``(II) one member of the accounting
profession, with substantial experience
as an accountant.
``(B) Nonvoting members.--There may be up to 2
nonvoting members appointed by the Board from academia,
a nonprofit organization, or a private entity with
substantial experience in establishing financial
accounting and reporting standards in compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
which may be extended for an additional 4-year
period by the individual who appointed such member
under paragraph (1)'' after ``4 years''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(1)(A)(i)''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Ineligibility.--Beginning
on January 1, 2028, an individual who is a member of an audit
entity of an executive agency is not eligible to serve as a
member of the Board.''.
(3) Duties.--Subsection (c) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``within one year'' and all
that follows through ``conform such standards''
and inserting the following: ``not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this
paragraph, and biennially thereafter, review any
cost accounting standards established under
section 1502 of this title and eliminate or
conform such standards''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``disputes.'' and
inserting the following: ``disputes, and take necessary
action to clarify or improve such standards if
misinterpretation or lack of clarity in a standard was a
primary component of such dispute; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) ensure that any action taken pursuant to paragraph (3)
is not taken solely for the purpose of tailoring such standard
to favor a party in the dispute.''.
(4) Report.--Subsection (e) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(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:
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``(3) including a summary of rulemaking activities related
to any changes to such standards and any associated timelines
for such activities.''.
(5) Senior staff.--Subsection (f)(1)(B) of such section 1501
is amended--
(A) by striking ``may appoint'' and inserting
``shall appoint''; and
(B) by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not less
than four''.
(6) Covered contract defined.--Such section 1501 is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
contract' means a contract that is subject to the cost accounting
standards issued pursuant to section 1502 of this title.''.
(7) <<NOTE: 41 USC 1501 note.>> Deadline.--Not later than
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary
of Defense, and the Administrator of General Services shall
implement the amendments made by this subsection, including
making the appointments under section 1501(b) of title 41,
United States Code, as amended by this subsection.
(c) <<NOTE: 41 USC 1501 note.>> Cooperation With the Comptroller
General.--The Secretary of Defense and the Cost Accounting Standards
Board established under section 1501 of title 41, United States Code (as
amended by this section), shall cooperate in full and in a timely manner
with the Comptroller General of the United States, including providing
any analysis, briefings, or other information requested by the
Comptroller General related to requirements of this section and the
amendments made by this section.
(d) Amendment to Mandatory Use of Cost Accounting Standards.--
(1) Subcontracts.--Section 1502(b)(1) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``of the amount set forth in
section 3702(a)(1)(A) of title 10 as the amount
is'' and inserting ``$35,000,000, as''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, including requirements
relating to inflation in section 1908 of this
title'' after ``law''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by inserting ``(or the portion of a
contract or subcontract)'' after ``a contract or
subcontract'' each place it appears;
(ii) in clause (ii), by adding ``or'' at the
end;
(iii) in clause (iii)--
(I) by inserting ``(or the portion
of such contract or subcontract)'' after
``a firm, fixed-price contract or
subcontract''; and
(II) by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a period; and
(iv) by striking clause (iv).
(2) Waiver.--in paragraph (3), subparagraph (A) by inserting
``, as adjusted for inflation in accordance with section 1908 of
this title,'' after ``$100,000,000''.
(3) <<NOTE: Deadline. 41 USC 1502 note.>> Regulations.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Administrator for Federal
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Procurement Policy shall issue such regulations as are necessary
to implement the amendments made by this subsection.
(e) Amendment to Required Board Action for Prescribing Standards and
Interpretations.--Section 1502(c) of title 41, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and'' at the end;
(2) by striking paragraph (3); and
(3) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
(f) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Amendments to Contract Price Adjustment
Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Section 1503(b) of title 41, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Amount of Adjustment.--A contract price adjustment undertaken
under section 1502(f)(2) of this title shall be made, where applicable,
on relevant contracts that are subject to the cost accounting standards
so as to protect the Federal Government from payment, in the aggregate,
of increased costs, as defined by the Cost Accounting Standards Board
and in accordance with the following requirements:
``(1) The Federal Government may not recover costs greater
than the aggregate increased cost to the Federal Government, as
defined by the Board, on the relevant contracts subject to the
price adjustment unless the contractor or subcontractor made a
change in its cost accounting practices of which the contractor
or subcontractor was aware or should have been aware at the time
of the price negotiation and which contractor or subcontractor
failed to disclose to the Federal Government.
``(2) For such changes in cost accounting practices--
``(A) costs recovered by the Federal Government
shall exclude any contract or subcontract (or any
portion of such contract or subcontract) that is firm,
fixed-price, or that is not price-redeterminable based
on costs; and
``(B) for a fiscal year, for any contract or
subcontract (or any portion of such contract or
subcontract) that is not a firm, fixed-price contract or
subcontract the costs recovered by the Federal
Government shall not exceed the net increased costs, if
any, paid to the contractor or subcontractor for all
changes in cost accounting practices implemented within
the same fiscal year.''.
(2) Regulations.-- <<NOTE: 41 USC 1503 note.>> Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall issue such
regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by
this subsection.
SEC. 1807. <<NOTE: 10 USC 144 note.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT
SPECTRUM.
(a) In General.--The Director of the Office of Small Business
Programs of the Department of Defense shall establish and maintain a
program to be known as ``Project Spectrum'' to provide to covered
entities an online platform of digital resources, training, and services
that increase awareness of, and facilitate compliance with, the
requirements of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Requirement for Coordination.--In carrying out the requirements
of subsection (a), the Director of Small Business Programs shall
coordinate with other elements of the Department of Defense to ensure
resources, training, or services made available
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through Project Spectrum are aligned with Department-wide policies and
guidance related to the defense acquisition system, including
coordination with--
(1) the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense, particularly regarding cybersecurity resources and
alignment with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
program or successor program;
(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment;
(3) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering;
(4) the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
International and Industry Engagement;
(5) the President of the Defense Acquisition University;
(6) the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency;
(7) the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and
Security Agency; and
(8) the Executive Director of the Department of Defense
Cyber Crime Center.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Performance Metrics.--Not later than April
1, 2026, the Director of Small Business Programs, in coordination with
elements and individuals in subsection (b), shall establish performance
metrics to measure the outcomes associated with Project Spectrum. Such
metrics shall include--
(1) cybersecurity-related activities and tools, to be
evaluated in coordination with Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense;
(2) foreign ownership, control, or influence activities and
tools, to be evaluated in coordination with the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and
(3) any additional performance metrics the Director
determines necessary.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than May 1,
2026, the Director of Small Business Programs shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a briefing on the performance metrics required by subsection (c).
(e) Sunset.--The authority for Project Spectrum, and the
requirements of the section, shall terminate on December 31, 2031.
(f) Covered Entity Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
entity'' means an entity that is a small business or a medium business
that contracts with, or seeks to enter into a contract with, the
Department of Defense that is registered to access the online platform
of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
SEC. 1811. MODIFICATIONS TO JOINT REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.
(a) Mission.--Subsection (b) of section 181 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by amending paragraphs (1) through (7) to read
as follows:
``(1) evaluating global trends, emerging threats, and
adversary capabilities to inform understanding of joint
operational problems and to shape joint force design;
``(2) coordinating with commanders of combatant commands to
compile, refine, and prioritize joint operational problems;
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``(3) continuously reviewing and assessing joint military
capabilities of elements of the Department of Defense listed in
section 111(b) of this title in a manner that meets applicable
requirements in the national defense strategy under section
113(g) of this title;
``(4) identifying and prioritizing gaps and opportunities in
joint military capabilities, including making recommendations
for changes to address such capability and capacity gaps;
``(5) identifying advances in technology, innovative
commercial solutions, and concepts of operation that could
improve the military advantage of the joint force;
``(6) recommending joint capability requirements that--
``(A) describe the joint operational problem to
provide necessary context for the joint capability
requirement;
``(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to joint
operational problems; and
``(C) ensures system interoperability, where
appropriate, between and among joint military
capabilities;
``(7) designing the joint force in a manner that--
``(A) addresses joint operational problems; and
``(B) evaluates force design initiatives of the
Armed Forces to recommend acceptance, mitigation, or
alternative force designs for the joint force;
``(8) maintaining a repository of joint operational problems
and identification of capabilities to address those problems;
and
``(9) evaluating effect of joint military capability
requirements for the purposes of section 4376(a) of this
title.''.
(b) Composition.--Subsection (c)(1)(A) of such section is amended by
striking ``or joint performance requirements''.
(c) Advisors.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``strongly'' before ``consider'';
and
(B) by striking ``paragraphs (1) and (2) of'';
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by amending the paragraph heading to read as
follows: ``Input from service chiefs'';
(B) by striking ``, and strongly consider,'' and all
that follows through ``acquisition system,'' and
inserting ``and consider the views of the service chiefs
in their roles as end users of capabilities delivered by
the defense acquisition system''; and
(C) by striking ``under subsection (b)(2) and joint
performance requirements pursuant to subsection
(b)(3)'';
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``, and strongly
consider,'' and inserting ``and consider''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Input from industry.--The Council shall seek views
from private entities on commercially available technology to
address joint operational problems or gaps in joint military
capabilities.''.
(d) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Subsection (e) of
such section is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Each service
chief is responsible for the capability requirements of the armed force
of such service chief.''.
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(e) Analytic and Engineering Support.--Subsection (f) of such
section is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
Engineering'' after ``Analytic'';
(2) by inserting ``and mission engineering activities''
after ``the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation'';
and
(3) by striking ``in operations research, systems analysis,
and cost estimation''.
(f) Definitions.--Subsection (h) of such section is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (1) as paragraph (2);
(3) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraph:
``(1) The term `joint capability requirement' means a
capability that is critical or essential to address a joint
operational problem.'';
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
the following new paragraph:
``(3) The term `joint operational problem'--
``(A) means a challenge across the joint force in
achieving an assigned military objective based on
current doctrine, emerging threats or future concepts;
and
``(B) may include limitations in capabilities,
capacity, resources, or the ability to effectively and
efficiently coordinate across the joint force, with
another combatant command, or among joint military
capabilities.''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) The term `service chief' has the meaning given in
section 3101 of this title.''.
(g) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Limitations on defense modernization account.--Section
3136(e)(1)(A) of such title is amended--
(A) by striking ``in excess of--'' and all that
follows through ``(i) a specific limitation'' and
inserting ``in excess of a specific limitation''; and
(B) by striking clause (ii).
(2) Factors to be considered for milestone a approval.--
Section 4251(e)(1) of such title is amended by striking
``approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council''.
(3) Factors to be considered for milestone b approval.--
Section 4252(b) of such title is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (9); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (15) as
paragraphs (9) through (14), respectively.
(4) Breach of critical cost growth threshold.--Section 4376
of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``, after
consultation with the Joint Requirements Oversight
Council regarding program requirements,'';
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking ``to meet
the joint military requirement (as defined in section
181(g)(1) of this title)''; and
(C) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ``joint''.
(5) Acquisition accountability on missile defense system.--
Section 5514(b)(2)(C)(ii) of such title is amended by striking
``approved'' and inserting ``reviewed''.
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(h) Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
(1) Section 916 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
(2) Section 942(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
(3) Section 105(b) of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform
Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
(4) <<NOTE: 10 USC 181 notes.>> Section 201 of the Weapon
Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 3102 note).
SEC. 1812. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> ENSURING SUCCESSFUL
IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENTS REFORM.
(a) Biannual Updates on Implementation of Requirements
Reform. <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date.>> --Not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days
thereafter until September 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the implementation of section 181 of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by section 1811 of this Act; and
(2) actions taken in response to the memorandum of the
Secretary of Defense dated August 20, 2025, and titled
``Reforming the Joint Requirements Process to Accelerate
Fielding of Warfighting Capabilities''.
(b) Contents.--Each briefing shall, at a minimum, include an update
on--
(1) progress in terminating the Joint Capabilities
Integration and Development System and efforts to replace it
with a single decision forum that integrates requirements,
acquisition, resourcing, test, and sustainment, including a
discussion on--
(A) the establishment of the Requirements and
Resourcing Alignment Board;
(B) the implementation of the Joint Acceleration
Reserve;
(C) the establishment of a Mission Engineering and
Integration Activity; and
(D) the status of the reform of the requirements
processes of each military department in accordance with
the memorandum;
(2) the assignment of roles and responsibilities for the
Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the
Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board, the military
departments, the combatant commands, and mission-engineering and
integration activities, including a discussion on the
establishment of governance, decision rights, and escalation
paths for portfolio-level requirements decisions;
(3) progress in updating all relevant policies and
regulations in accordance with the memorandum, including--
(A) the recission and replacement of manuals
governing the Joint Capabilities Integration and
Development System; and
(B) the removal of references to the Joint
Capabilities Integration and Development System in
directives, instructions, and manuals of the Department
of Defense;
(4) obstacles encountered with respect to actions taken to
implement the requirements of the memorandum, including
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cultural, workforce, process, information technology, or
statutory obstacles, and actions taken to mitigate or overcome
such obstacles;
(5) any additional authorities, resources, or flexibilities
required to implement such requirements, including draft
legislative proposals as appropriate;
(6) deviations from such requirements and any justification
for such deviations; and
(7) portfolio-level case studies implementing the
requirements from the memorandum that document problem framing,
decision timelines, transition decisions, and outcomes,
including progress toward meeting the objectives for
accelerating the requirements process in accordance with
subsection (c).
(c) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 3101.>> Objectives for Accelerating
Requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish annual objectives for
requirements processes that include, at a minimum, objectives for--
(1) the end-to-end time to complete the requirements
process, from problem statement to validated decision;
(2) the percentage of requirements decisions made within
standard timelines;
(3) the rate and median time of transition from successful
prototype to production (including timelines for follow-on
production contracts or transactions, as defined in section 4022
of title 10, United States Code); and
(4) the use and effectiveness of systematic, iterative
cycles of concept exploration, prototyping, mission-based
analysis, and rigorous field demonstrations in informing
capability requirements.
(d) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall consult, as appropriate, with the Deputy Secretary of
Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation, the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, each Secretary of a military department, the
commanders of the combatant commands, and relevant mission-engineering
and integration activities.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
SEC. 1821. <<NOTE: Lists.>> MODIFICATIONS TO RELATIONSHIP OF
OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW TO PROCUREMENT
OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES.
Section 3452 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
subsections (b) through (e) and inserting the following new subsections:
``(b) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to Contracts for
Commercial Products and Commercial Services.--The Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of
defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws, executive
orders, or acquisition policies that may be applied to contracts for the
procurement of commercial products and commercial services entered into
by the Department of Defense.
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``(c) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to Subcontracts for
Commercial Products and Commercial Services.--(1) The Department of
Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include a
list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws,
executive orders, or acquisition policies that may be applied to
subcontracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial
services.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `subcontract'--
``(A) includes a transfer of commercial products and
commercial services between divisions, subsidiaries, or
affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor; and
``(B) does not include any agreement entered into by a
contractor or subcontractor for the supply of products or
services that are intended for use in the performance of
multiple contracts with the Department of Defense or with other
parties, and that are not identifiable to any particular
contract.
``(3) This subsection does not authorize the waiver of the
applicability of any provision of law or contract clause requirement
with respect to any first-tier subcontract under a contract with a prime
contractor reselling or distributing commercial products and commercial
services of another contractor without adding value.
``(d) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to Contracts or
Subcontracts for Commercially Available, Off-the-shelf Items.--The
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements
based on laws, executive orders, or acquisition policies that are
applicable to contracts or subcontracts for the procurement of
commercially available off-the-shelf items entered into by the
Department of Defense.
``(e) Applicable Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the lists required by subsections (b) and (c)(1) shall
include any contract clause to implement the requirements of--
``(1) chapter 385 of this title;
``(2) section 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 41 U.S.C. 4713 note);
``(3) section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31); or
``(4) a statute that specifically refers to this section and
provides that, notwithstanding this section, such statute shall
be applicable to contracts for the procurement of commercial
products and commercial services.''.
SEC. 1822. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES.
(a) In General.--Section 3453 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``procurement officials in that agency,'' and
inserting ``acquisition officials in such agency and
prime contractors and subcontractors (at any tier)
performing contracts with such agency (including those
performing consulting, research, and advisory services
to acquisition officials of such agency)'';
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(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prime
contractors and subcontractors at all levels under the
agency contracts'' and inserting ``such prime
contractors and subcontractors'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(e) and (f), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Non-commercial Determination Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Process.>> The head of an agency shall establish a process
for determinations regarding the non-availability of commercial products
or commercial services, including that--
``(A) a product or service that is not a commercial product
or commercial service may not be procured until the head of the
agency determines that the market research conducted in
accordance with subsection (c)(2) resulted in a determination
that no commercial product, commercial service, or
nondevelopmental item exists that is suitable to meet the needs
of the agency; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> prior to acquiring a product or
service that is not a commercial product or commercial service,
the relevant program manager shall submit a written memorandum
confirming the results of the determination in subparagraph (A),
which shall be signed by the portfolio acquisition executive;
and
``(2) ensure the determination in paragraph (1)(A) does not inhibit
the ability of a contracting officer to determine whether a product,
component of a product, or service is a commercial product or commercial
service (as applicable).''; and
(4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking ``for
the solicitation'' through ``in the case of other products or
services,'' and insert ``for the solicitation''.
(b) Determinations.--Section 3456 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) assist each Secretary of a military department and
each head of a Defense Agency with performing market research in
accordance with the requirements of section 3453 of this title
relating to market research and the determination regarding the
non-availability of commercial products or commercial services,
and other analysis, used to determine the reasonableness of
price for the purposes of procurements by the Department of
Defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting after the first
sentence the following: ``The contracting officer shall consider
the results in the memorandum of the program manager required
under section 3453(d)(1)(B) of this title when developing the
memorandum required under this paragraph.''.
SEC. 1823. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENINGS.
Section 3458 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a
military department may acquire commercial products, commercial
services, or nondevelopmental items through a competitive selection of
proposals resulting from a general solicitation and a peer review,
technical review, or operational review (as appropriate) of such
proposals.'';
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(2) by striking subsection (e);
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Follow-on Production Agreements.--With respect to a product,
service, or item acquired through the competitive procedures described
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense or each Secretary of a
military department may enter into--
``(1) a follow-on production contract (including a sole
source contract), subject to the approval requirements of
section 3204(e) of this title; or
``(2) a follow-on production contract or transaction, as
defined in section 4022 of this title.'';
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking paragraph (1); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and
(6) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking
``innovative commercial product or commercial service'' in each
place it appears and inserting ``commercial product, commercial
service, or nondevelopmental item''.
SEC. 1824. LIMITATION ON REQUIRED FLOWDOWN OF CONTRACT CLAUSES TO
SUBCONTRACTORS PROVIDING COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Chapter 247 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
3451.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3459. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3459.>> Limitation on required
flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors
providing commercial products or commercial
services
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not require that a
clause be included in a subcontract for the acquisition of commercial
products or commercial services other than a clause that is on the lists
required by section 3452 of this title or unless otherwise applicable
pursuant to subsection (e) of such section.
``(b) Applicability to Other Supply Agreements.--The Secretary of
Defense may not require the application of any contract clauses to other
supply agreements unless otherwise applicable pursuant to subsection (e)
of section 3452 of this title.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `other supply
agreement' and `subcontract' have the meanings given such terms,
respectively, in section 3452(c)(2) of this title.
``(d) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect
to subcontracts entered into after the earliest date on which the lists
required by section 3452 of this title are published in the Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.''.
SEC. 1825. CONSUMPTION-BASED SOLUTIONS.
Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec.
3601.>> is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3605. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3605.>> Authority to acquire
consumption-based solutions
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of
the military departments may acquire services through consumption-based
solutions.
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``(b) Guidance Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall amend the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
to implement the authority under subsection (a), including creating a
new subcategory of services under part 237 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, entitled `Consumption-
based solutions', that--
``(1) is any combination of hardware, equipment, software,
labor, or services that together provides a seamless capability;
``(2) has the ability to be metered and billed based on
actual usage;
``(3) has predetermined pricing at fixed-price units;
``(4) <<NOTE: Notification.>> requires the awardee to
notify the Department of Defense contracting officer when
consumption under the contract reaches 75 percent and 90 percent
of the funded amount, respectively, of the contract; and
``(5) treats modifications to a contract entered into under
the authority established in subsection (a) to add new features
or capabilities in an amount less than or equal to 25 percent of
the total value of such contract, as originally awarded, as
procurements made using competitive procedures for the purposes
of chapter 221 of this title.
``(c) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated for
acquisitions using the authority under subsection (a)--
``(1) may be used for expenses for--
``(A) research, development, test and evaluation;
``(B) procurement;
``(C) production;
``(D) modification; and
``(E) operation and maintenance; and
``(2) may be used to enter into incrementally funded
contracts or other agreements, including advanced payments.
``(d) Consumption-based Solution Defined.--In this section, the term
`consumption-based solution' means a model under which a service is
provided to the Department of Defense and may utilize any combination of
software, hardware or equipment, data, and labor or services that
provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage
at fixed-price units.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the use of the authority created under this
section in combination with another contract type provided for under the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation.''.
SEC. 1826. <<NOTE: Determinations. 10 USC 3014 note.>> EXEMPTIONS
FOR NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
(a) Exemption.--For the purposes of contracts, subcontracts, or
agreements of the Department of Defense, products and services provided
by nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in section 3014 of
title 10, United States Code) shall be exempt from the following
requirements:
(1) Section 252.242-7006 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(2) Section 252.234-7002 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
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(3) Section 252.215-7002 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(4) Section 252.242-7004 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(5) Section 252.245-7003 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(6) Section 252.244-7001 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(7) Section 252.242-7005 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulation.
(8) Section 215.407 of the Department of Defense Supplement
to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor regulation.
(9) Section 3702 of title 10, United States Code.
(10) Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(b) Waiver and Reporting.--
(1) In general.--The requirement under subsection (a) may be
waived or modified with respect to a product or service with a
written determination approved by the head of the relevant
contracting activity.
(2) Delegation.--The authority to approve a written
determination under paragraph (1) may only be delegated to a
senior contracting official for the relevant contracting
activity or a more senior official.
(3) Partial application.--One or more of the requirements
described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (a) may
be applied to a contract, subcontract, or other agreement with a
nontraditional defense contractor upon a written determination
approved by the head of the relevant contracting activity that
includes a justification explaining why application of such
requirements is in the best interest of the Federal Government.
(4) Congressional notice.--Not later than 60 days after the
date on which a waiver is issued under this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a notice of the waiver, including with a discussion
of efforts made to adapt the acquisition approach for the
product or service with respect to which the such waiver was
granted so that such waiver would not be necessary.
SEC. 1827. CLARIFICATION OF CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``The conditions'' and inserting
``(1) The conditions''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) For the purposes of section 3803 of this title, a payment for
covered services acquired through a commercially utilized acquisition
strategy shall not be considered an advance payment made under section
3801 of this title.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
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``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `commercially utilized acquisition strategy'
means an acquisition of a service by the head of an agency under
terms and conditions that--
``(A) are similar to the terms and conditions under
which such service is available to the public; and
``(B) provide such service--
``(i) as a consumption-based solution (as
defined in section 3605 of this title); or
``(ii) under a technology subscription model
or other model based on predetermined pricing for
access to such service.
``(2) The term `covered service' means a commercial service
that includes access to or use of any combination of hardware,
equipment, software, labor, or services, including access to
commercial satellite data and associated services, that is
integrated to provide a capability.''.
SEC. 1828. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
ACQUISITION APPROACH.
(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive review of the approach of the Department of Defense to
acquiring commercial products and commercial services.
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall assess
the following:
(1) The policies, procedures, guidance, and instructions of
the Department of Defense relating to acquiring commercial
products and commercial services.
(2) A comprehensive review of the centralized capability
established under section 3456 of title 10, United States Code,
for assisting in determinations of a product or service as a
commercial product or commercial service (as applicable),
including an assessment of the following:
(A) Methods to enhance responsiveness to
determination requests, including timelines and backlog
reduction targets.
(B) Approaches to increase the number of
determinations of products and services as commercial
products and commercial services, respectively, by--
(i) employing commercially-derived
technologies and processes; and
(ii) emphasizing a broad application of the
definition of the terms ``commercial product'' and
``commercial service''.
(C) The review and acceptance of commercial pricing
lists of contractors to ensure such lists will be valid
across separate offers.
(D) Current experience of members of the acquisition
workforce in private-sector approaches to contract
negotiations and recommendations for recruitment or
training to build such expertise.
(E) Opportunities to partner with the Director of
the Defense Innovation Unit to improve commercial market
research support and apply alternative capability-based
pricing methods under section 864 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159) for price reasonableness evaluations.
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(3) Training curricula, educational materials, and
associated activities of the Department of Defense related to
acquiring commercial products and commercial services, including
such curricula, materials, and activities that pertain to--
(A) the determination of a product or service as a
commercial product or commercial service; and
(B) any congressional intent that the definitions of
the terms ``commercial product'' and ``commercial
service'' should be applied broadly.
(4) Audit and oversight policies and practices of the
Department of Defense related to the acquisition of commercial
products and commercial services.
(5) Incentives that discourage members of the acquisition
workforce from acquiring commercial products or commercial
services.
(6) The process by which the Secretary of Defense develops
and issues regulations related to the acquisition of commercial
products or commercial services, including delays in rulemaking
and the resulting delays in the implementation of policies
intended to improve or streamline the acquisition of commercial
products or commercial services.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that--
(1) describes the findings of the review required by
subsection (a);
(2) describes actions taken by the Secretary of Defense to
address the issues identified pursuant to such review, including
any findings of noncompliance by the Secretary with the
requirements of any other statutory or regulatory requirements
related to advancing the procurement of commercial products and
commercial services;
(3) describes findings related to the comprehensive review
of the centralized capability under section 3456 of title 10,
United States Code, and recommendations for whether such
capability should be continued, terminated, or modified; and
(4) includes any recommendations of the Secretary of Defense
on actions that Congress may take to better enable the
Department of Defense to take advantage of the benefits of
acquiring commercial products and commercial services.
(d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``commercial product''
and ``commercial service'' have the meanings given, respectively, in
section 3011 of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
SEC. 1831. MODIFICATIONS TO PROCUREMENT FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.
Section 4023 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``ordnance, signal,
chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, space-
flight, telecommunications, and aeronautical supplies, including
parts and accessories, and designs thereof,'' and inserting
``demonstrations, prototypes, products, supplies, parts,
accessories, auxiliary services, and design for products or
services''; and
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(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``or modified'' after ``may be
made''; and
(B) by inserting ``prototyping,'' after ``greater
than necessary for''.
SEC. 1832. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM
APPROACH.
(a) Milestone B Requirement.--Section 4402(e)(1)(B) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``widely supported and
consensus-based standards that exist at the time of the milestone
decision, unless such standards are unavailable or unsuitable for
particular major system interfaces'' and inserting ``the requirements of
section 4401(a) of this title''.
(b) Requirements Relating to Availability of Major System
Interfaces.--Section 4403(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
``(2) ensure major system interfaces are adequately
designated and defined to achieve a modular open system approach
and are delivered with supporting documentation necessary to
enable the integration of components or modules provided by a
third party into the modular system;''.
SEC. 1833. <<NOTE: 10 USC 3453 note.>> BRIDGING OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVES AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION
PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
shall establish a program to be known as the ``Bridging Operational
Objectives and Support for Transition program'' (in this section
referred to as the ``BOOST program'') to accelerate the adoption or
integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or
fielded capabilities of the Department of Defense.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance.>> Program Execution.--Not later
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall issue guidance to--
(1) allow portfolio acquisition executives, program
managers, or product support managers to request from the
Director assistance in identifying, adopting, or integrating
commercial technologies; and
(2) require the Director to--
(A) <<NOTE: Review.>> review commercial
technologies in response to each request and identify
viable commercial technologies to address the issue
presented by such request;
(B) upon request, execute coordinated development,
experimentation, or integration of identified commercial
technologies to enable adoption or integration of
commercial technologies into programs of record or
fielded capabilities; and
(C) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> establish criteria to allow
the Director to terminate assistance provided in
response to a request.
(c) Support to Other Programs.--The Director shall ensure the BOOST
program works in coordination with other authorities, programs, and
activities of the Department of Defense responsible for adoption or
integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or
fielded capabilities, including--
(1) the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation
Program established under section 4061(a) of title 10, United
States Code;
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(2) the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the
Small Business Technology Transfer Program established under
section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 639); and
(3) urgent acquisition of items established under section
3601 of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Funding.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, amounts
authorized to be appropriated the Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit may be used to carry out the BOOST program.
(e) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Director, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
assessing BOOST program effectiveness in accelerating the adoption or
integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or
fielded capabilities of the Department of Defense, including--
(1) a summary of persons assisted and integrated commercial
technologies;
(2) recommendations of the Secretary to improve the BOOST
program; and
(3) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
BOOST program.
(f) Sunset.--The BOOST program established under this section, and
the authorities and requirements under this section, shall expire on
December 31, 2030.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``portfolio acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given in section 1732 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by section 1802 of this Act.
(2) The term ``program manager'' has the meaning given in
section 1737 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``product support manager'' has the meaning
given in section 1733 of title 10, United States Code, as added
by section 1803 of this Act.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
SEC. 1841. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> CIVIL RESERVE MANUFACTURING
NETWORK.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network
Support.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall direct
the collaborative forum described in section 1844(a) of this Act
to, in collaboration with relevant government, industry, and
academic entities, support the establishment of the Civil
Reserve Manufacturing Network (in this section referred to as
the ``CRMN'') to preserve the military advantage of the United
States and broaden domestic manufacturing capability and
capacity in the defense industrial base.
(2) Responsibilities.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
collaborative forum shall--
(A) identify laws, regulations, and policies
impeding the establishment of the CRMN;
(B) develop recommendations for the establishment
and the operation of the CRMN, including--
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(i) incentives for manufacturers to
participate in the CRMN;
(ii) incentives or other considerations to
address the risk of loss of manufacturing to the
commercial customers of manufacturers
participating in the CRMN if the Secretary of
Defense activates the CRMN;
(iii) producing a registry, to be known as the
``National Manufacturing Registry'', to inventory
the manufacturing capabilities of the United
States to inform and support the development of
the CRMN; and
(iv) creating an index, to be known as the
``Materiel Compatibility Index'', to identify
where existing equipment, capabilities, and skill
sets of commercial manufacturing could be
converted to support requirements of the
Department of Defense; and
(C) submit to the Secretary a list of the laws,
regulations, and policies identified under subparagraph
(A) and the recommendations developed under subparagraph
(B).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for establishing the
CRMN, including--
(A) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> a strategy to leverage
government-owned manufacturing capabilities in
partnership with the CRMN to support the requirements of
the Department of Defense;
(B) a plan, informed by the Material Compatibility
Index, to develop a network of commercial manufacturing
capabilities or facilities that can rapidly convert from
commercial manufacturing or production to Department of
Defense-directed manufacturing or production upon
activation of the CRMN;
(C) an identification of laws, regulations, and
policies impeding the establishment of the CRMN, with
recommendations to streamline such establishment;
(D) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> an identification and
assessment of existing public-private partnership
authorities suitable for use by manufacturers
participating in the CRMN to broaden domestic
manufacturing capability and capacity in the defense
industrial base, along with recommendations to expand
such authorities to enable the integration of commercial
advanced manufacturing systems, materials, and practices
with organic industrial base requirements;
(E) <<NOTE: List.>> a list of existing Centers of
Industrial and Technical Excellence designated pursuant
to section 2474 of title 10, United States Code, and
compatible maintenance and repair capability for
potential CRMN integration; and
(F) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations
for the official or officials of the Department who
should be authorized to activate the CRMN and criteria
for activating the CRMN, including recommendations
related to a phased activation of the CRMN reflecting
stages of competition and conflict.
(2) Considerations.--The plan required under paragraph (1)
shall incorporate, to the extent practicable, recommendations of
the collaborative forum.
(c) Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Program.--
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(1) Upon the submission of the plan required under
subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall--
(A) establish a program under which the Secretary
shall manage and operate the CRMN; and
(B) initiate the establishment of the CRMN.
(2) Each participant shall enter into an agreement with the
Secretary to rapidly convert, on such terms as agreed to by the
Secretary and the participant, production facilities to
Department of Defense-directed manufacturing or production upon
the activation of the CRMN.
(3) Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with
not fewer than two manufacturers, including advanced
manufacturers, to participate in the CRMN.
(4) Each participant shall be eligible for--
(A) the use of the expedited procedures for
qualification, certification, and testing of the
products and services of such participant under section
865 of the Servicemember Quality of Life National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note); and
(B) subject to the availability of appropriations,
awards under the program established under paragraph (1)
for--
(i) costs associated with expedited
qualification and testing of goods manufactured by
participants using an advanced manufacturing
crisis qualification framework established under
section 3243(e) of title 10, United States Code;
and
(ii) costs associated with non-recurring
engineering activities required to convert
traditional product specifications for use in
advanced manufacturing.
(5) In carrying out the program established under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall encourage participants to prioritize
converting existing commercial or dual-use manufacturing
capabilities or facilities to Department of Defense-directed
manufacturing or production pursuant to the activation of the
CRMN.
(6) None of the funds made available to a participant under
the program established under paragraph (1) may be used for
planning, design, or construction of a new advanced
manufacturing facility.
(7) <<NOTE: Certification.>> The Secretary shall require
each participant that receives an award under the program
established under paragraph (1) to certify to the Secretary, at
the time such award is made and annually thereafter, that none
of the amounts of such award have been used for the planning,
design, or construction of a new advanced manufacturing
facility.
(8) <<NOTE: Notice.>> For the purposes of this section, the
Secretary, or such other person authorized to activate the CRMN,
activates the CRMN when the Secretary or such other person
issues a notice to the participants that the Secretary or such
other person that the CRMN is being activated.
(d) Interim Report.--Not later than 540 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees--
(1) a report on progress of establishing the CRMN,
including--
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(A) an assessment of a factory-as-a-service model to
enable CRMN establishment, reduce the Government costs,
minimize obsolescence of participating manufacturing
capabilities, and enable rapid scaling;
(B) an analysis of opportunities for improved
efficiency and reductions in costs through the use of
advanced manufacturing and value engineering, without
sacrificing performance, reliability, quality, or
safety;
(C) any additional findings by the Secretary related
to laws, regulations, or policies constraining
participation in, or the operations or effectiveness of,
the CRMN, and recommendations to streamline the
management, oversight, and execution of the CRMN; and
(D) an assessment of the effectiveness of any
incentive structure implemented to mitigate the risk
described in section (a)(2)(B)(ii); and
(2) a strategy to transition castings or forgings
capabilities used to meet the needs of the Department of Defense
that are experiencing delays or cost overruns to advanced
manufacturing under the CRMN.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturer'' means a manufacturer
that uses advanced or adaptive manufacturing.
(2) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning
given such term in section 4841(f) of title 10, United States
Code, as added by this section.
(3) The term ``Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network'' means a
network of manufacturers partnering with the Secretary to
rapidly convert commercial manufacturing capabilities or
facilities from commercial manufacturing or production to
Department of Defense-directed manufacturing or production.
(4) The term ``collaborative forum'' means the collaborative
forum described in section 1844(a) of this Act.
(5) The term ``factory-as-a-service'' means a scalable,
flexible manufacturing framework providing rapid reconfiguration
of production and real-time collaboration across dispersed
facilities.
(6) The term ``participant'' means a manufacturer, including
an advanced manufacturer, participating in the CRMN.
(7) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
(f) Conforming Amendment.--
(1) Advanced manufacturing definition.--Section 4841 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(f) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
`advanced manufacturing' means manufacturing through the use of
interconnected, advanced technologies throughout the design and
manufacturing process that enables modular, adaptable, and efficient
manufacturing, including software-controlled subtractive manufacturing,
additive manufacturing, powder bed fusion manufacturing, and other
similar manufacturing techniques.''.
(2) Crisis framework.--Section 3243 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as
subsections (f) through (h), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (d) the following
new subsection:
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``(e) Advanced Manufacturing Crisis Qualification Frameworks.--The
head of the agency shall establish a process to streamline and expedite
the qualification of advanced manufacturing sources, processes, or
products prior to or during wartime or upon activation of the Civil
Reserve Manufacturing Network (as defined in section 1832 of National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026), that addresses
materials, systems, and processes using a risk framework suitable for
wartime or during periods in which the CRMN is activated.''.
SEC. 1842. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4841 note.>> TRANSITION TO ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING FOR CERTAIN CRITICAL
READINESS ITEMS OF SUPPLY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan Required.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the product support manager
for each covered system shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment. Time period.>> conduct an
assessment of critical readiness items of supply that could be
produced by advanced manufacturing within the 24-month period
following the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes
of--
(A) increasing the amount of such items of supply to
meet readiness rates;
(B) reducing manufacturing time or costs of such
items of supply; and
(C) increasing the ability to scale production of
such items of supply rapidly;
(2) identify any research, development, engineering, or
testing conducted by the original equipment manufacturer, a
contractor, or the Federal Government required to transition
production of such items of supply to production by advanced
manufacturing; and
(3) <<NOTE: Plan. Cost estimate. Recommenda- tions.>>
submit to the appropriate program manager and portfolio
acquisition executive a plan to transition production described
in paragraph (1) to the maximum extent practicable, along with
an estimate of non-recurring costs to complete such transition
and a recommendation whether such costs should be paid by the
appropriate contractor or the Federal Government.
(b) Use of Existing Authorities.--The product support manager
described in subsection (a) shall initiate and coordinate qualification
and acceptance of parts produced using advanced manufacturing to address
critical readiness items of supply using the expedited qualification
process established in section 865 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``critical readiness items of supply'' has the
meaning given in section 1733 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by section 1803 of this Act.
(2) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning
given in section 4841(f) of title 10, United States Code, as
added by section 1841 of this Act.
SEC. 1843. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> WORKING GROUP ON THE
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Establishment.>> In General.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish a working group to identify opportunities to
address workforce
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shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the defense
industrial base.
(b) Membership.--The working group shall consist of members of the
Joint Additive Manufacturing Working Group of the Department of Defense
and members of the collaborative forum described in section 1844(a) of
this Act with an interest in addressing workforce shortages in advanced
manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base.
(c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
(1) identify estimated workforce shortages in advanced
manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base,
including such workforce shortages in the Department of Defense
organic industrial base;
(2) identify career fields in advanced manufacturing and the
associated skills and abilities that are required for such
fields; and
(3) develop recommendations for--
(A) training, education, and career development
programs, including mid-career programs,
apprenticeships, internships, and summer camps, to
prepare individuals for careers in advanced
manufacturing;
(B) the establishment of public-private partnerships
to provide workforce development activities, including
identifying incentives for such partnerships for success
in recruiting, training, and retaining individuals in
careers in advanced manufacturing; and
(C) any policy changes needed to further the
participation of individuals in the advanced
manufacturing workforce of the defense industrial base.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report
containing--
(1) a summary of recommendations developed by the working
group under subsection (c)(3); and
(2) actions taken by the Secretary to implement
recommendations provided by such working group; and
(3) actions taken by the Secretary to provide training to
enhance the knowledge and experience of the workforce of the
Department of Defense, including--
(A) the benefits, limitations, and commercial best
practices and business models for designing, developing,
and using products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing; and
(B) recommended approaches for qualifying advanced
manufacturing processes and test and evaluation
procedures using processes established in section 865 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025; and
(4) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
working group.
(e) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning provided in section 4841(f)
of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 1841 of this Act.
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SEC. 1844. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4811 note.>> COLLABORATIVE FORUM TO
ADDRESS CHALLENGES TO AND LIMITATIONS OF
THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall identify one or more consortia or other entity to serve as a
collaborative forum for government, private sector, academia, and
nonprofit entities with expertise in advanced manufacturing to address
the challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base.
(b) Areas of Focus.--In addressing the challenges to and limitations
of the defense industrial base, a consortia or entity identified under
subsection (a) shall establish a working group (or other appropriate
organization) focused on each of the following areas:
(1) Eliminating barriers to a resilient and robust defense
industrial base, including--
(A) policies and procedures that impede businesses
of all types and sizes from doing business with the
Department of Defense;
(B) policies, procedures, guidance, or workforce
training that result in the application of contract
requirements or clauses that should not apply to the
acquisition of a commercial product or commercial
service; and
(C) impediments to transitioning technology from
research, development, testing, and evaluation
activities to acquisition programs that are approved and
funded.
(2) Assessing supply chain fragility, including--
(A) assessing vulnerabilities from reliance on sole
source dependencies and overreliance on countries that
are not allies or partners of the United States; and
(B) proposing mitigation measures to diversify
sources of supply and to develop alternative sources
supply to enhance resilience in the supply chains of the
Department.
(3) Expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial
capacity, including--
(A) public-private partnerships with the organic
industrial base, commercial manufacturers, and other
industrial entities;
(B) modernization of the defense industrial base and
supply chains by fostering the adoption of advanced
manufacturing, automation, and other emerging
capabilities;
(C) integrate commercial approaches to information
technology, software, cloud-based services, data
management, and artificial intelligence; and
(D) recommend financial incentives and business
models to encourage private-sector investment efforts to
expand domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity.
(4) Developing and training a skilled workforce, including--
(A) adopting industry-leading programs or other
approaches to develop workforce skills in advanced
manufacturing, tailored for defense capabilities; and
(B) creating opportunities for public-private talent
exchanges and skill-building initiatives in advanced
manufacturing, supply chain management, and risk
management.
(c) Work Products and Recommendations.--The Secretary of Defense
shall consider relevant work products and recommendations developed
through activities of the working group established
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under subsection (b) in developing and updating Department of Defense
policies, regulations, instructions, and manuals in order to meet the
requirements of the defense acquisition system as defined in section
3001 of title 10, United States Code.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline. Termination date.>> Annual Briefing.--Not
later than March 1, 2026, and annually there after until March 1, 2029,
the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a briefing that includes--
(1) a summary of the implementation of this section;
(2) a summary of any work products and recommendations
provided to the Secretary under subsection (c); and
(3) any recommendations for actions by Congress to address
the challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial
base.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning
given in section 4841(f) of title 10, United States Code, as
added by section 1841 of this Act.
(2) The term ``organic industrial base'' has the meaning
given in section 2476(f) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1845. <<NOTE: Reports. 10 USC 428 note.>> FACILITY CLEARANCE
ACCELERATION FOR MEMBERS OF DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUMS.
(a) Acceleration of Facility Clearance.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that each entity that is a member of the collaborative
forum described in section 1844(a) of this Act--
(1) is sponsored for a facility clearance;
(2) is provided access to sensitive compartmented
information facilities and classified networks where the member
can perform classified work; and
(3) not less than quarterly, is invited to in-person
meetings with relevant personnel of the Department of Defense to
discuss classified information.
(b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report detailing a plan to increase the number of
facility clearances provided to members described in subsection (a) or
to companies awarded contracts in accordance with Executive Order 12968.
Such plan shall include--
(1) an assessment of any existing related efforts to
increase sensitive compartmented information facilities and how
such efforts might be accelerated and elevated in priority;
(2) target metrics for increased facility clearances in
association with membership in the collaborative forum described
in subsection (a) or to companies awarded contracts in
accordance with Executive Order 12968;
(3) an identification of any additional funding or
authorities required to support increased processing of facility
clearances; and
(4) any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers
relevant.
SEC. 1846. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 4841 note.>> IMPROVEMENTS
RELATING TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
(a) Leadership Changes.--
(1) Joint defense manufacturing technology panel.--Section
4842(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``The Chair of'' and all that follows through
``programs.'' and inserting the following: ``The Panel shall be
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cochaired by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.''.
(2) Joint additive manufacturing working group.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Joint Additive
Manufacturing Working Group shall be cochaired by the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
(3) Consortium on additive manufacturing for defense
capability development.--Section 223 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is
amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(d); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection (c):
``(c) Cochairs.--The Consortium shall be cochaired by the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.''.
(b) Advanced Manufacturing Policy Review and Guidance.--
(1) Policy review.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in
consultation with each Secretary of a military department,
shall--
(A) review the policies and procedures of the
Department of Defense to identify policies and
procedures for the qualification, acceptance, and
management of the supply chains of products that are
insufficient for or not applicable to products
manufactured using advanced manufacturing;
(B) identify any changes to the policies and
procedures of the Department required for the Department
to benefit fully from access to and use of products
manufactured using advanced manufacturing; and
(C) <<NOTE: Update.>> updated such policies as
required.
(2) Guidance.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in
consultation with each Secretary of a military department, shall
issue guidance on the use of advanced manufacturing capabilities
to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to execute
missions. Such guidance shall include, at a minimum--
(A) a methodology for qualifying advanced
manufacturing processes of the Department of Defense,
including on a machine-by-machine basis, rather than
qualifying individual parts produced using advanced
manufacturing;
(B) a methodology for standardizing technical
production specifications, testing processes, and data
reciprocity to share and accept test results of the same
parts produced using advanced manufacturing across
military departments;
(C) test and evaluation procedures which utilize
expedited qualification and testing procedures
established in
[[Page 139 STAT. 1263]]
section 865 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note);
(D) a methodology for streamlined qualification and
acceptance of contractor-provided parts where the
contractor uses advanced manufacturing processes to
produce such parts;
(E) processes for management of the supply chains of
the Department of Defense that are comprised of similar
or identical parts that were manufactured using
different manufacturing techniques;
(F) processes to allow for streamlined incremental
qualification of an advanced manufacturing process,
rather than complete requalification of such process if
changes are made to the design process or the
manufacturing process; and
(G) processes to explore the option for third-party,
external certification of entities using advanced
manufacturing processes that--
(i) can supply technology that meets the
requirements of the Department of Defense; and
(ii) cannot afford, or do not have in-house
expertise, to provide such certification.
(3) Advanced manufacturing defined.--In this subsection, the
term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning given in section
4841(f) of title 10, United States Code, as added by section
1841 of this Act.
SEC. 1847. REPORT ON SURGE CAPACITY IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL
BASE.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Director of
Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy shall jointly
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on efforts to identify and
address regulations or policies that discourage or prevent contractors
in the defense industrial base from maintaining or investing in surge
capacity.
(b) Elements.--The report required subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An identification of policies that incentivize
contractors in the defense industrial base to reduce or
eliminate surge capacity, including section 31.205-17 of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (relating to idle facilities and
idle capacity costs).
(2) Any steps taken by the Secretary of Defense to address
regulatory barriers discouraging or preventing contractors in
the defense industrial base from maintaining or investing in
surge capacity within the defense industrial base as part of the
implementation of Executive Order 14265 titled ``Modernizing
Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense
Industrial Base'' (90 Fed. Reg. 15621; April 15, 2025).
(3) The assessment of the demonstration exercise of
industrial mobilization and supply chain management planning
capabilities required by section 859(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note).
(c) Surge Capacity Defined.--In this section, the term ``surge
capacity'' mean the ability of contractors in the defense industrial
base to rapidly increase production capacity to meet increased
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demand for defense articles and defense services (as such terms are
defined, respectively, in section 301 of title 10, United States Code).
DIVISION <<NOTE: Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026.>> B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
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, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for military construction for fiscal year 2029.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for
military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing
projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been
obligated before the later of--
(1) October 1, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for fiscal year 2029 for military construction projects, land
acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security
Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
(1) October 1, 2025; 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 2021 project
at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
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SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 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
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Anniston Army Depot........................... $115,000,000
Alaska......................................... Fort Wainwright............................... $208,000,000
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $91,000,000
Naval Air Station Key West.................... $457,000,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Gillem................................... $166,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $440,000,000
Illinois....................................... Rock Island Arsenal........................... $50,000,000
Indiana........................................ Crane Army Ammunition Plant................... $208,000,000
Kansas......................................... Fort Riley.................................... $39,200,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Campbell................................. $157,000,000
New York....................................... Fort Hamilton................................. $31,000,000
Watervliet Arsenal............................ $29,000,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $19,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... Letterkenny Army Depot........................ $91,500,000
Tobyhanna Army Depot.......................... $68,000,000
South Carolina................................. Fort Jackson.................................. $51,000,000
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $207,000,000
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(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
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Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Germany........................ Smith Barracks...... $62,000,000
U.S. Army Garrison $92,000,000
Ansbach.
Republic of the Marshall U.S. Army Garrison $203,000,000
Islands....................... Kwajalein..........
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(c) Repeal of Prior Authorization.--The authorization table in
section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2217) is
amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to ``Florida'' in the
``State'' column;
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(2) by striking the item relating to ``Naval Air Station Key
West'' in the ``Installation'' column; and
(3) by striking the item relating to ``$90,000,000'' in the
``Amount'' column.
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, in the number
of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:
Army: Family Housing
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Country Installation Amount
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Belgium........................ Chievres Air Base... $145,042,000
Germany........................ U.S. Army Garrison $50,692,000
Bavaria............
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(b) 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 $32,824,000.
SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025, 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 2021
PROJECT AT FORT GILLEM, GEORGIA.
(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 section 2101(a) of that Act
(134 Stat. 4295) and most recently extended by section 2107 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B
of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2216), 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:
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Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Gillem............... Forensic Laboratory...... $71,000,000
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SEC. 2105. 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 2101 of that Act (135
Stat. 2163) and extended by section 2108 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2216), 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:
Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Stewart.............. Barracks................. $105,000,000
Germany............................... Smith Barracks............ Live Fire Exercise $16,000,000
Shoothouse..............
Hawaii................................ West Loch Naval Magazine Ammunition Storage....... $51,000,000
Annex....................
Texas................................. Fort Bliss................ Defense Access Roads..... $20,000,000
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SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2023 PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (136
Stat. 2971), 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:
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Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Alabama............................... Redstone Arsenal.......... Physics Lab.............. $44,000,000
Hawaii................................ Fort Shafter.............. Water System Upgrade..... $33,000,000
Schofield Barracks........ Company Operations $159,000,000
Facility................
Tripler Army Medical Water System Upgrade..... $38,000,000
Center.
Germany............................... East Camp Grafenwoehr..... EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx1 $104,000,000
(Brks/Veh Maint)........
EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2 $64,000,000
(OPS/Veh Maint).........
Japan................................. Kadena Air Force Base..... Vehicle Maintenance Shop. $80,000,000
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SEC. 2107. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT SMITH BARRACKS, GERMANY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2213) for Hohenfels
Training Area, for construction of a barracks as specified in the
funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army may
construct a barracks at Smith Barracks, Germany.
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 fiscal year 2022 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
SEC. 2201. AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 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:
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Navy: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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California..................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.............. $176,040,000
Naval Air Station Lemoore..................... $399,610,000
Naval Base Coronado........................... $301,620,000
Naval Base Point Loma......................... $68,000,000
Naval Base San Diego.......................... $86,820,000
Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu.......... $164,000,000
Naval Support Activity Monterey............... $430,000,000
Connecticut.................................... Naval Submarine Base New London.............. $300,149,000
District of Columbia........................... Naval Research Laboratory..................... $157,000,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $94,100,000
Naval Air Station Jacksonville................ $374,900,000
Naval Air Station Pensacola................... $164,000,000
Guam........................................... Andersen Air Force Base....................... $70,070,000
Joint Region Marianas......................... $32,000,000
Naval Base Guam.............................. $105,950,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz................... $61,010,000
Hawaii......................................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam................ $83,000,000
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay................. $143,510,000
Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands.. $235,730,000
Maine.......................................... Portsmouth Naval Shipyard..................... $1,042,000,000
Maryland....................................... Naval Support Activity Washington Suitland.... $114,000,000
US Naval Academy Annapolis.................... $86,000,000
Nevada......................................... Naval Air Station Fallon...................... $47,000,000
North Carolina................................. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................ $48,280,000
Pennsylvania................................... Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg.......... $94,140,000
Rhode Island................................... Naval Station Newport......................... $190,000,000
South Carolina................................. Joint Base Charleston......................... $357,900,000
Virginia....................................... Marine Corps Base Quantico.................... $63,560,000
Naval Station Norfolk......................... $1,582,490,000
Washington..................................... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.............. $202,000,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor...................... $245,700,000
Worldwide Unspecified.......................... Unspecified Worldwide Locations............... $140,070,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Japan......................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler...... $58,000,000
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SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) 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 $68,230,000.
(b) 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 $6,605,000.
SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025, 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 FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECT AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81), the authorization set forth in the table in
subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2201 of such Act,
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:
Navy and Marine Corps: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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North Carolina........................ Marine Corps Air Station Flightline Utilities $113,520,000
Cherry Point............. Modernization Ph 2......
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[[Page 139 STAT. 1271]]
SEC. 2205. 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 of that
Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167) and extended by section 2207 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2221), 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:
Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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California........................... Marine Corps Base Camp CLB MEU Complex........ $83,900,000
Pendleton.
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 Bay. Modernization.
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air Aircraft Maintenance $122,600,000
Station Beaufort. Hangar.
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SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2023 PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (136
Stat. 2975), 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 139 STAT. 1272]]
Navy: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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Florida.............................. Naval Air Station Engine Test Cells $100,570,000
Jacksonville.......... Modifications.........
Hawaii............................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines...... $142,783,000
Hickam................
Nevada............................... Naval Air Station F-35C Aircraft $111,566,000
Fallon................ Maintenance Hangar....
North Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air CH-53K Gearbox Repair $44,830,000
Station Cherry Point.. and Test Facility.....
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Recruit Recruit Barracks....... $81,890,000
Depot Parris Island...
....................... Recruit Barracks....... $85,040,000
Spain................................ Naval Station Rota..... EDI: Missile Magazines. $92,323,000
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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 2019
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2025 projects.
SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 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:
[[Page 139 STAT. 1273]]
Air Force: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona....................................... Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.................. $174,000,000
Luke Air Force Base........................... $45,000,000
California.................................... Travis Air Force Base......................... $60,000,000
Florida....................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station............ $49,800,000
Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $182,000,000
Hurlburt Field................................ $66,000,000
MacDill Air Force Base........................ $74,000,000
Georgia....................................... Moody Air Force Base.......................... $35,000,000
Robins Air Force Base......................... $28,000,000
Louisiana..................................... Barksdale Air Force Base...................... $116,000,000
Massachusetts................................. Hanscom Air Force Base........................ $55,000,000
Mississippi................................... Columbus Air Force Base....................... $14,200,000
Missouri...................................... Whiteman Air Force Base....................... $127,600,000
New Mexico.................................... Cannon Air Force Base......................... $169,000,000
Kirtland Air Force Base....................... $200,000,000
North Carolina................................ Seymour Johnson Air Force Base................ $95,000,000
Ohio.......................................... Wright-Patterson Air Force Base............... $45,000,000
Oklahoma...................................... Tinker Air Force Base......................... $497,000,000
South Dakota.................................. Ellsworth Air Force Base...................... $378,000,000
Texas......................................... Dyess Air Force Base.......................... $90,800,000
Goodfellow Air Force Base..................... $112,000,000
Utah.......................................... Hill Air Force Base........................... $250,000,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diego Garcia.................................. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia............. $29,000,000
Germany....................................... Ramstein Air Base............................... $44,000,000
Greenland..................................... Pituffik Space Base............................. $32,000,000
Norway........................................ Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Rygge............ $72,000,000
United Kingdom................................ Royal Air Force Feltwell........................ $20,000,000
Royal Air Force Lakenheath...................... $253,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) 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
[[Page 139 STAT. 1274]]
Secretary of the Air Force may improve existing military family housing
units in an amount not to exceed $237,655,000.
(b) 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 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 $36,575,000.
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, 2025, 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 most recently extended by section 2304 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2224), 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:
Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Germany............................... Spangdahlem Air Base...... ERI: F/A-22 Low $12,000,000
Observable/Comp Repair
Fac.....................
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SEC. 2305. 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
[[Page 139 STAT. 1275]]
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of
that Act (132 Stat. 2287) and most recently extended by section 2306 of
the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2225), 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:
Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Fairford.. EDI: Construct DABS-FEV $87,000,000
Storage.................
.......................... EDI: Munitions Holding $19,000,000
Area....................
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SEC. 2306. 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), and extended by section 2307 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B
of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2226), 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:
Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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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
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[[Page 139 STAT. 1276]]
SEC. 2307. 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) and extended by section 2309 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2227), 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:
Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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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..................
F-35A Munition Inspection $31,000,000
Facility................
F-35A Weapons Load $49,000,000
Training Facility.......
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SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2023 PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (136
Stat. 2978), 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 139 STAT. 1277]]
Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Florida............................... Patrick Space Force Base.. Consolidated $97,000,000
Communications Center...
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station......... EDI: Base Perimeter $8,200,000
Security Fence..........
Oklahoma.............................. Tinker Air Force Base..... Facility And Land $30,000,000
Acquisition (MROTC).....
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- Child Development Center. $29,000,000
Randolph.................
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SEC. 2309. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL
YEAR 2025 PROJECTS.
(a) F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.--In the case of the
authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2222) for F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Wyoming, for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Utility Corridor, the
Secretary of the Air Force may construct 3,219 kilometers of telephone
duct facility.
(b) Yap International Airport, Federated States of Micronesia.--
(1) Authorization of appropriations.--The authorization
table included in subsection (b) of section 2301 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 is amended
in the item relating to Yap International Airport, Federated
States of Micronesia, by striking ``$949,314,000'' and inserting
``$1,495,314,000''.
(2) Funding table.--Such Act is further amended in the table
of section 4601 by striking ``Airfield Pavement Upgrades'' and
inserting ``PDI: Airfield Apron and Taxiway''.
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 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1278]]
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri.
Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 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:
Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama........................................ DLA Distribution Center Anniston.............. $32,000,000
California..................................... Naval Base Coronado........................... $75,900,000
Travis Air Force Base......................... $49,980,000
Florida........................................ Homestead Air Reserve Base.................... $33,000,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Benning.................................. $127,375,000
Maryland....................................... Fort Meade.................................... $26,600,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $333,200,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................ $306,400,000
Pennsylvania................................... Defense Distribution Depot New Cumberland..... $90,000,000
Harrisburg Air National Guard Base............ $13,400,000
Puerto Rico.................................... Punta Borinquen............................... $155,000,000
Texas.......................................... NSA Texas..................................... $500,000,000
Virginia....................................... Pentagon...................................... $34,000,000
Washington..................................... Fairchild Air Force Base...................... $85,000,000
Manchester Tank Farm.......................... $71,000,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany........................................ U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz............ $16,700,000
United Kingdom................................. Royal Air Force Lakenheath.................... $433,600,000
Royal Air Force Mildenhall.................... $45,000,000
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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)
[[Page 139 STAT. 1279]]
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 inside the United
States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
ERCIP Projects: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California..................................... Armed Forces Reserve Center Mountain View..... $20,600,000
Travis Air Force Base......................... $25,120,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $30,500,000
Guam........................................... Naval Base Guam............................... $63,010,000
Massachusetts.................................. Cape Cod Space Force Station.................. $124,000,000
New Mexico..................................... White Sands Missile Range..................... $38,500,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $80,000,000
Texas.......................................... Camp Swift.................................... $19,800,000
Fort Hood..................................... $34,500,000
Utah........................................... Camp Williams................................. $28,500,000
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(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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany........................................ United States Army Garrison Ansbach (Storck $73,000,000
Barracks).
Japan.......................................... Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.............. $146,800,000
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SEC. 2403. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025, 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.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1280]]
SEC. 2404. 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. 2249) and most recently extended by section 2405 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2232), 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:
Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan................................ Iwakuni................ Fuel Pier.............. $33,200,000
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SEC. 2405. 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,
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:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project
Authorizations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original
State Location Project Authorized Amount
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Alabama Fort Novosel..... 10 MW RICE $24,000,000
Generator Plant
and Microgrid
Controls........
Georgia Fort Benning..... 4.8 MW Generation $17,593,000
and Microgrid...
Fort Stewart..... 10 MW Generation $22,000,000
Plant, with
Microgrid
Controls........
New York Fort Drum........ Wellfield Field $27,000,000
Expansion
Project.........
North Carolina Fort Bragg....... Emergency Water $7,705,000
System..........
[[Page 139 STAT. 1281]]
Ohio Springfield- Base-Wide $4,700,000
Beckley Microgrid With
Municipal Natural Gas
Airport......... Generator,
Photovoltaic and
Battery Storage.
Tennessee Memphis PV Arrays and $4,780,000
International Battery Storage.
Airport.........
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SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2023 PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401(a) and 2402(a) of
that Act (136 Stat. 2982, 2983), 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:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2023 Project
Authorizations
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Installation or Original
State/Country Location Project Authorized Amount
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Alabama Redstone Arsenal. MSIC Advanced $151,000,000
Analysis
Facility Phase 2
(INC)...........
California Marine Corps Microgrid and $25,560,000
Mountain Warfare Backup Power....
Training Center.
Florida Naval Air Station Facility Energy $2,400,000
Jacksonville.... Operations
Center
Renovation......
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Georgia Fort Stewart- Power Generation $25,400,000
Hunter Army and Microgrid...
Airfield........
Naval Submarine SCADA $11,200,000
Base Kings Bay.. Modernization...
Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Primary $25,000,000
Harbor-Hickam... Electrical
Distribution....
Kansas Fort Riley....... Power Generation $25,780,000
and Microgrid...
Texas Fort Cavazos..... Power Generation $31,500,000
and Microgrid...
U.S. Army Reserve Power Generation $9,600,000
Center, Conroe.. and Microgrid...
Virginia Dam Neck......... SOF Operations $26,600,000
Building
Addition........
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SEC. 2407. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2401 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 726) for Redstone Arsenal,
Alabama, for construction of a ground test facility infrastructure
project at that location, the Missile Defense Agency may renovate
additional square footage and convert administrative space to classified
space.
SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION
PLANT, MISSOURI.
(a) Modifications of Project Authority.--In the case of the
authorization contained in the table in section 2402(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 727) for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
Missouri, for construction of a microgrid and backup power, the
Secretary of Defense may construct a microgrid and backup power,
including the installation of liquid propane gas tanks and associated
piping, foundations, pumps, saddles, propane vaporizers and controls.
(b) Modification of Project Amounts.--
(1) Project authorization.--The authorization table in
section 2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
727) is amended in the item relating to Lake City Army
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Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and
inserting ``$86,500,000''.
(2) Funding authorization.--The funding table in section
4601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 901) is amended in the items
relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by
striking the dollar amount and inserting ``$86,500''.
SEC. 2409. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
Andrews, Maryland, for construction of a microgrid with electric vehicle
charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct a
new power generation and microgrid facility.
SEC. 2410. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-
LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for construction of a microgrid with
electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air Force
may construct a new power generation and microgrid facility.
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.
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 such 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.
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SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2025, 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
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Location Installation or Location Amount
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Worldwide Unspecified.......................... NATO Security Investment Program.............. $531,832,000
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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
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
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Army................................. Camp Humphreys......... Access Control Point... $24,000,000
Runway................. $180,000,000
Navy................................. Pohang Air Base........ Replace Concrete Apron. $22,000,000
Navy................................. Yecheon Air Base....... Replace Magazine $59,000,000
Munitions Supply Area.
Air Force............................ Gimhae Air Base........ Repair Contingency $86,000,000
Hospital.
Air Force............................ Gwangju Air Base....... Hydrant Fuel System.... $57,000,000
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Aircraft Corrosion $25,000,000
Control Facility Part
3.
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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 139 STAT. 1285]]
Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army................................. Drawsko Pomorskie Information Systems $6,200,000
Training Area (DPTA). Facility.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Barracks and Dining $199,000,000
Facility-Phase 2.
Rotary Wing Aircraft $91,000,000
Maintenance Hangar.
Air Force............................ Lask Air Base.......... Communication $18,000,000
Infrastructure.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw Air Base....... Combined Aerial Port $111,000,000
Facilities.
Contingency Beddown $13,000,000
Area.
Hot Cargo Pad/Munition $44,000,000
Handling/Holding Area.
Railhead and Rail $22,000,000
Extension.
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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 certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
SEC. 2601. 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: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
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Guam........................................... Joint Forces Headquarters - Guam.............. $55,000,000
Indiana........................................ Shelbyville Armory............................ $55,000,000
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Iowa........................................... Waterloo Armory............................... $13,800,000
New Hampshire.................................. Plymouth Training Center...................... $26,000,000
New York....................................... Albany........................................ $90,000,000
North Carolina................................. Salisbury Training Center..................... $69,000,000
Oregon......................................... Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility $16,000,000
Boardman.....................................
South Dakota................................... Watertown Training Center.................... $28,000,000
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SEC. 2602. 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
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State Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Maxwell Air Force Base........................ $28,000,000
Alaska......................................... Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson............... $46,000,000
Illinois....................................... Fort Sheridan................................. $36,000,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Knox..................................... $138,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... New Castle Army Reserve Center................ $30,000,000
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SEC. 2603. 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 project for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
location inside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the
following table:
Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas........................................ Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. $106,870,000
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SEC. 2604. 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
[[Page 139 STAT. 1287]]
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
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State Location Amount
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Alaska......................................... Eielson Air Force Base........................ $15,000,000
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson............... $46,000,000
Georgia........................................ Savannah Hilton Head International Airport... $38,400,000
Iowa........................................... Sioux Gateway Airport......................... $220,000,000
Massachusetts.................................. Otis Air National Guard Base.................. $31,000,000
Mississippi.................................... Key Field Air National Guard Base............ $19,000,000
New Hampshire.................................. Pease Air National Guard Base................. $16,000,000
New Jersey..................................... Atlantic City Air National Guard Base......... $68,000,000
Oregon......................................... Klamath Falls Airport......................... $80,000,000
Portland International Airport................ $16,500,000
Utah........................................... Salt Lake City International Airport.......... $145,000,000
Wisconsin...................................... Volk Air National Guard Base.................. $8,400,000
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SEC. 2605. 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:
Air Force Reserve
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State Location Amount
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New York....................................... Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station............. $54,000,000
South Carolina................................. Joint Base Charleston Air Reserve Base........ $33,000,000
Texas.......................................... Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.............. $18,000,000
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SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND
RESERVE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2025, 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 CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2023 PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
[[Page 139 STAT. 1288]]
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, 2603
and 2604 of that Act (136 Stat. 2986, 2987), 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:
National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State Location Project Amount
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Alaska............................... Joint Base Elmendorf- Aircraft Maintenance $63,000,000
Richardson............ Hangar................
Arizona.............................. Morris Air National Base Entry Complex..... $12,000,000
Guard Base............
Tucson International Land Acquisition....... $11,700,000
Airport...............
Arkansas............................. Camp Robinson.......... Automated Multipurpose $9,500,000
Machine Gun Range.....
Florida.............................. Gainesville............ National Guard $21,000,000
Readiness Center......
Perrine................ Army Reserve Center/ $46,000,000
AMSA..................
Hawaii.............................. Marine Corps Base C-40 Aircraft $116,964,000
Kaneohe Bay........... Maintenance Hangar....
Indiana.............................. Fort Wayne Munitions Maintenance $16,500,000
International Airport. and Storage Complex...
Ohio................................. Rickenbacker Air Small Arms Range....... $8,000,000
National Guard Base...
Puerto Rico.......................... Camp Santiago Joint Engineering/Housing $14,500,000
Maneuver Training Maintenance Shops
Center................ (DPW).................
[[Page 139 STAT. 1289]]
West Virginia........................ McLaughlin Air National C-130J Apron Expansion. $10,000,000
Guard Base............
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SEC. 2608. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECT AT TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
ARIZONA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2987) for Tucson
International Airport, Arizona, the Secretary of the Air Force may
acquire 10 acres of land.
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, 2025, 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 to definition of military installation
resilience.
Sec. 2802. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants.
Sec. 2803. Requirement for the military departments to develop and
update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan.
Sec. 2804. Improvements to water management and security on military
installations.
Sec. 2805. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects
and services.
Sec. 2806. Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2807. Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense Community
Infrastructure Program.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1290]]
Sec. 2808. Supervision of military construction projects.
Sec. 2809. Authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive
design-build procedures for military construction projects.
Sec. 2810. Extension of authority for temporary expanded land
acquisition for equine welfare.
Sec. 2811. Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and
execution of design funds for military construction projects.
Sec. 2812. Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable
building materials in military construction to include
sustainable building technologies identified by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
Sec. 2813. Increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects
for damaged or destroyed facilities.
Sec. 2814. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
construction projects.
Sec. 2815. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
research, development, test, and evaluation.
Sec. 2816. Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for
certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military
construction projects.
Sec. 2817. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to information sharing to improve oversight of
military construction.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2821. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
and Market Analysis.
Sec. 2822. Improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Sec. 2823. Continuation and modification of certain reporting
requirements with respect to privatized military housing.
Sec. 2824. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing.
Sec. 2825. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
certain annual report on privatized military housing.
Sec. 2826. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
military housing and associated historic properties of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2827. Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied
housing.
Sec. 2828. Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot
authority for use of other transactions for installation or
facility prototyping.
Sec. 2829. Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control
and mitigation.
Sec. 2830. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
military departments.
Sec. 2831. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and
Government-owned military housing.
Sec. 2832. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
of Department of Defense data with respect to real property,
infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2841. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and
modernization for military departments.
Sec. 2842. Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of
utility systems for infrastructure improvements.
Sec. 2843. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
pilot program for use of cost savings realized.
Sec. 2844. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
for ordnance disposal.
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support services.
Sec. 2846. Requirements relating to military installation closures and
report on Army organic industrial base sites.
Sec. 2847. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
coordination for grid resiliency on military installations.
Sec. 2848. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
and force protection or urban-training operations.
Sec. 2849. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
reimbursements from major range and test facility base users
at certain Department of the Air Force installations.
Sec. 2850. Master plans for Service Academies.
Sec. 2851. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
facilities.
Sec. 2852. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to critical military housing supply and
affordability.
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Sec. 2853. Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future
generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on
Department of Defense military installations.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2861. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure
at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.
Sec. 2862. Prohibition on development of a golf course at Greenbury
Point Conservation Area At Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
Maryland.
Sec. 2863. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
Reserve Base with civil aviation.
Sec. 2864. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
Lathrop, California.
Sec. 2865. Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sec. 2866. Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction
of certain land descriptions.
Sec. 2867. Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
Sec. 2868. Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key
West, Florida.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Sec. 2871. Modifications to certain congressional notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2872. Modification to dollar threshold for notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2873. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
authority to provision of law with respect to military
construction projects for research, test, development, and
evaluation.
Sec. 2874. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
unspecified minor military construction projects.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 2881. Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for
Development and Use of Online Real Estate Inventory Tool.
Sec. 2882. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
public infrastructure in connection with realignment of
marine corps forces in Asia Pacific region.
Sec. 2883. Joint base facility management of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2884. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region
Marianas.
Sec. 2885. Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at
Kwajalein Atoll.
Sec. 2886. Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
installation.
Sec. 2887. Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies at military installations.
Sec. 2888. Pilot program on procurement of utility services for
installations of the Department of Defense through areawide
contracts.
Sec. 2889. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective design elements.
Sec. 2890. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish
an enduring location in a foreign country.
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
SEC. 2801. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MILITARY INSTALLATION
RESILIENCE.
Section 101(f)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``or from'' before ``anticipated or
unanticipated changes in environmental conditions''; and
(2) by inserting ``, energy or water disruptions, or human-
induced hazards with respect to the environment'' before ``,
that do''.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1292]]
SEC. 2802. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR: TRANSACTIONS OTHER
THAN CONTRACTS AND GRANTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2801.>> is amended by inserting after
section 2808 the following new section:
``Sec. 2808a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2808a.>> Facility construction or
repair: transactions other than contracts and
grants
``(a) Authority.--Subject to the requirements of section 2853 of
this title, the Secretary concerned may enter into transactions (other
than contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants) to carry out repair
and construction projects for facilities, including the planning,
design, engineering, prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair
and construction projects.
``(b) Use of Amounts.--The Secretary concerned may carry out
projects under subsection (a) using amounts available to such Secretary
for military construction, operation and maintenance, or research,
development, test, and evaluation, notwithstanding chapters 221 and 223
and section 2851(a) of this title.
``(c) Follow-on Transactions.--A transaction entered into under this
section for a project may provide for the award of a follow-on
production contract or transaction to the participants in the
transaction without further competition, if--
``(1) competitive procedures were used for the selection of
parties for participation in the original transaction; and
``(2) the participants in the original transaction
successfully completed--
``(A) a complete and useable facility; or
``(B) a complete and useable improvement to a
facility.
``(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification Requirement.--(1) Not later
than 14 days before entering into a transaction for a project under this
section, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a notification of the intent to use this authority in
an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title.
``(2) Each notification under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) the project title;
``(B) a description of the project and its location;
``(C) the estimated project cost and source of funds;
``(D) the recipient or contractor selected to execute the
project, if known at the time of notification; and
``(E) the rationale for using the authority under this
section instead of the process for military construction
projects under subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code.
``(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of enactment of this section, and biannually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under this
section during the period covered by the report, including--
``(1) the military department or Defense Agency carrying out
each project;
``(2) the total cost of each project and the source of the
funds obligated;
``(3) a description of the scope, purpose, and location of
each project;
``(4) any observed differences in project delivery timelines
or execution speed as a result of using the authority under this
section;
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``(5) an assessment of cost savings, efficiencies, or risk
reductions realized through the use of such authority; and
``(6) lessons learned and recommendations to improve the
implementation, oversight, or scope of such authority.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2808a note.>> Applicability.--The amendments
made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered
into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2803. REQUIREMENT FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP AND
UPDATE A 20-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
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. 2820. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2820.>> Development of infrastructure
improvement plan for each military department
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In General.--Not later than
the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2027 is
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, and once
every five years thereafter, each Secretary concerned shall submit to
the congressional defense committees each of the following:
``(1) A detailed plan with respect to the improvement of
infrastructure and facilities under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned during the 20-year period beginning after
the date on which the plan is submitted that includes--
``(A) <<NOTE: Summary.>> a summary of major efforts
of the Secretary concerned to be carried out pursuant to
the plan;
``(B) milestones and specific goals for such major
efforts;
``(C) a description of objectives of the Secretary
concerned to manage and improve such infrastructure and
facilities during such period, including--
``(i) utility systems (electric, water and
wastewater systems, energy distribution systems,
transportation, and communication networks); and
``(ii) all physical structures located on a
military installation under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary concerned.
``(2) <<NOTE: Certification.>> A certification that the
budget of the President for the applicable fiscal year and the
future-years defense program submitted to Congress in relation
to such budget under section 221 of this title provide for
funding of planning, design, and construction at a level that is
sufficient to meet the requirements specified in the plan under
paragraph (1) on the schedule provided in such plan.
``(b) Elements.--Each plan submitted by a Secretary concerned under
subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:
``(1) The estimated costs of necessary infrastructure and
facility improvements and a description of how such costs would
be addressed by the budget request of the Department of Defense
and the future-years defense program submitted for the
applicable fiscal year.
``(2) An assessment of how the military department is
accurately accounting for the costs of sustaining facilities and
addressing the identified necessary improvements of
infrastructure and facilities as outlined in the plan.
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``(c) Incorporation of Results-oriented Management Practices.--Each
plan under subsection (a)(1) shall incorporate the leading results-
oriented management practices, including--
``(1) analytically based goals;
``(2) results-oriented metrics;
``(3) an identification of required resources, risks, and
stakeholders; and
``(4) regular reporting on progress to decision makers.
``(d) Service Chief Assessment.--Each service chief (as defined in
section 3101 of this title) shall--
``(1) assess each plan and certification developed by the
Secretary concerned under subsection (a); and
``(2) <<NOTE: Records.>> submit to the congressional defense
committees, not later than the date on which the Secretary
concerned submits the plan and certification to such committees,
an unaltered copy of the results of such assessment.''.
SEC. 2804. IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code, <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2851.>> is amended by inserting after
section 2866 the following new section:
``Sec. 2866a. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2866a.>> Risk-based approach to water
management and water security at military
installations
``(a) In General.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall adopt a risk-
based approach to water management and water security for each military
installation.
``(2) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> In implementing paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall prioritize those military installations that the
Secretary determines--
``(A) are experiencing the greatest risks to water
management and water security; and
``(B) face, or potentially face, the most severe adverse
effects on mission assurance because of such risks.
``(3) Determinations under paragraph (2) shall be made on the basis
of the water management and water security assessments made by the
Secretary concerned under subsection (b).
``(b) Water Management and Water Security Assessments.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military
department, shall develop a methodology to assess, for each military
installation--
``(A) risks to water management and water security; and
``(B) adverse effects on mission assurance because of such
risks.
``(2) Such methodology shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of all water sources available to a
military installation, disaggregated by--
``(i) total available water volume;
``(ii) treated potable water; and
``(iii) treated nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of relevant water supply connections for
a military installation, including the number, type, water flow
rate, seasonal variability, and the extent of competition for
each such connection.
``(C) A calculation of the total water requirement of a
military installation that--
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``(i) includes an identification of the water usage
by each tenant command located on the military
installation; and
``(ii) describes the water uses that comprise such
total water requirement, disaggregated by--
``(I) drinking water uses; and
``(II) nonpotable water uses, including--
``(aa) cooling;
``(bb) irrigation groundskeeping;
``(cc) wash water; and
``(dd) other industrial and
agricultural uses.
``(D) An evaluation of the age, condition, and
jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving a
military installation, including an estimate of the percentage
of water lost due to water infrastructure that is in poor or
failing condition.
``(E) An evaluation of water security risks that could have
an adverse effect on mission assurance for a military
installation, including--
``(i) if the military installation is located in a
drought-prone region;
``(ii) decreasing water levels or sources that
supply water to the military installation;
``(iii) effects of new defense water uses on the
total water requirement of the military installation;
and
``(iv) increases to the demand for water that result
from nondefense or defense-adjacent requirements and
that could affect--
``(I) the supply of water available for use by
the military installation;
``(II) the quality of such water; and
``(III) any legal rights to use of such water
by the military installation, such as water rights
disputes.
``(F) An evaluation of the capacity of the water supply of a
military installation to withstand or quickly recover from water
constraints, and the overall health of the aquifer basin of
which the water supply is a part, including the robustness of
the resource, redundancy, and ability to recover from
disruption.
``(G) An evaluation of existing water metering and water
consumption at a military installation, disaggregated--
``(i) by type of activity, including training,
maintenance, medical, housing, and grounds maintenance
and landscaping; and
``(ii) by fluctuations in consumption, including
peak consumption by quarter.
``(H) <<NOTE: Determination.>> A determination of the
appropriate frequency for reassessment of military installations
with the highest water security risk.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall update
the methodology under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every
ten years.
``(c) <<NOTE: Update.>> Reassessment of Water Security Risk.--The
Secretary of Defense shall update assessments of the military
installations with the highest water security risk not less frequently
than as determined under subsection (b)(2)(H).
``(d) Mitigation of Highest Water Security Risk Installations.--(1)
Each Secretary of a military department shall--
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``(A) identify the three military installations under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary with the highest water security
risk; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Action plan.>> develop, for each military
installation identified, a plan of action and milestones to
address--
``(i) risks to water security; and
``(ii) adverse effects on mission assurance because
of such risks.
``(2) Each such plan of action shall include the following:
``(A) A description of each risk and the effect on the
capacity of the military installation and mission assurance.
``(B) A list of the factors contributing to the risk,
disaggregated by risks originating from--
``(i) the geographic area under the control of the
military installation; and
``(ii) the geographic area not under the control of
the military installation.
``(C) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> A plan for implementing
installation-level water metering to ensure more accurate
assessments of demand for water at the military installation.
``(D) An assessment of--
``(i) the effects of planned future missions and
tenant commands on the demand for water at the military
installation; and
``(ii) the corresponding requirements for water
infrastructure serving the military installation.
``(E) <<NOTE: List.>> A list of infrastructure projects to
mitigate loss of available water supply to leakage, including
new construction, recapitalization, required maintenance, and
modernization of existing infrastructure.
``(F) <<NOTE: Cost analysis.>> A cost-benefit analysis of
using `no dig' technologies to mitigate infrastructure
degradation that leads to water loss.
``(e) Evaluation of Installations for Nonpotable Water Reuse.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate
each military installation identified under subsection (d) to determine
the potential to mitigate risks to water security for such installation
through the reuse of nonpotable water for nondrinking water uses.
``(2) Such evaluation shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of alternative water sources to offset
use of freshwater, including water recycling and harvested
rainwater for use as nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of the feasibility of incorporating,
when practicable, water-efficient technologies and systems to
minimize water consumption and wastewater discharge on the
installation.
``(C) An evaluation of the practicality of implementing
water reuse systems and other water-saving infrastructure into
new construction in water-constrained areas, as determined
pursuant to the applicable water management and security
assessment under subsection (b).
``(f) Cost Effective Landscaping Management Practices.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
implement, at each military installation identified under subsection
(d), landscaping management practices that mitigate risks to water
management and water security and enhance mission assurance by enabling
greater quantities of water availability for operational, training, and
maintenance requirements.
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``(2) For military installations located in arid or semi-arid
regions, such landscaping management practices shall, to the extent
practicable, include practices that avoid the cost of irrigation.
``(3) To the extent practicable, each Secretary of a military
department shall institute landscaping management practices that include
plants native to, or appropriate for, the region in which the
installation is located and native grass and plants that decrease water
consumption requirements.
``(g) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings Required.--(1) Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the Committees of the Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes--
``(A) an identification, in ranked order, of the military
installations identified under subsection (d) with the highest
water security risk; and
``(B) a description of the schedule for developing each plan
of action required by subsection (d).
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period. Update.>> Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter not
later than the date of President's budget for a fiscal year under
section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees of the Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing that includes, with respect to the period covered by
the briefing--
``(A) an update on the progress of the Secretary concerned
toward completing the water security assessment required by
subsection (b);
``(B) updated cost estimates for infrastructure projects to
mitigate loss of available water supply to leakage identified
pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(E); and
``(C) a description of--
``(i) any agreement between a Secretary of a
military department and the head of a non-Department of
Defense entity with respect to property under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary that may affect--
``(I) the supply of water available to a
military installation under the jurisdiction of
such Secretary; or
``(II) the demand for water of such
installation; and
``(ii) any change to--
``(I) the water supply of a military
installation under the jurisdiction such
Secretary; or
``(II) the demand for water of such military
installation.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require the repetition or replacement of any prior water
assessment or evaluation conducted before the date of the enactment of
section 2827 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) that
is accurate and reflects current mission requirements.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2827 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) is repealed.
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SEC. 2805. MODIFICATION TO ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Section 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(including health care, housing, and
defense critical infrastructure projects and services)'' after
``projects and services''; and
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> by striking ``the defense
industrial base and the defense industrial base workers, if the
Secretary determines such support will improve operations of the
Department of Defense'' and inserting ``the defense industrial
base, defense industrial base workers, and military
installations''.
SEC. 2806. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM.
(a) Modification to Categories for Assistance.--Section
2391(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``,
including selection'' and all that follows through ``of
priority'' and inserting ``for each of the following
categories'';
(2) in clause (i), by striking ``military value'' and all
that follows through the period and inserting ``the readiness of
a military department or mission assurance at a military
installation.''; and
(3) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iv) as clauses (iv)
and (ii), respectively, and--
(A) by moving clause (ii), as so redesignated, after
clause (i); and
(B) by moving clause (iv), as so redesignated, after
clause (iii).
(b) Temporary Priority and Allocation of Funds Under Program.--
<<NOTE: Time period. 10 USC 2391 note.>> During the two-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(1) give priority under the Defense Community Infrastructure
Program under section 2391(d) of title 10, United States Code,
to projects under subparagraph (B)(ii) of such section (as
amended by subsection (a)), for which an application has been
previously made for assistance under that program; and
(2) allocate not less than two-thirds of the amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available for such program
equally among projects under subparagraphs (B)(i) and (B)(ii) of
such program (as amended by subsection (a)).
SEC. 2807. INCLUSION OF DEMOLITION PROJECTS IN DEFENSE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
Section 2391(e)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new clause:
``(iv) A demolition project.''.
SEC. 2808. SUPERVISION OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Supervision.--Section 2851(a) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that
follows through ``approves'' and inserting ``a Secretary of a military
department or Government agency (as approved by the Secretary of
Defense)''.
(b) Authority.--Section 2802(b) of title 10, United Stated Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
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(2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) personnel and personal services contracts required to
carry out paragraphs (1) through (5).''.
(c) Aggregate Square Footage Exception.--Section 2849(f) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2268) <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> is amended by adding
at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) The construction project for the headquarters
facilities for the United States Space Command.''.
SEC. 2809. AUTHORITY TO USE ACCELERATED DESIGN-BUILD AND
PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURES FOR
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 3241 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary of
a military department'' and inserting ``Subject to
paragraph (4), each Secretary concerned'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Any military
construction contract'' and inserting ``Any construction
contract for a military construction project''; and
(C) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as
follows:
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date. Reports.>> Not later
than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter until March 1, 2033, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection
that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the military construction project for
which such authority was used, including project title,
location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.
``(B) The date of award of a contract for such military
construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and
the current projected total cost of such project.
``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of
such project with the actual schedule, including dates for
completing the design of such project and commencing
construction.
``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or
design innovation, attributable to the use of the authority
under this subsection for a military construction project.
``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including
any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between
contractors and the Secretary concerned.
``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts
made, in the use of such authority for a military construction
project.
``(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the authority
under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such
purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this
paragraph.''; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection:
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``(g) Authorization of Progressive Design-build Contracts.--(1)
Notwithstanding subsections (b) through (e), the Secretary concerned may
enter into a progressive design-build contract for a military
construction project under the authority of subsection (a) in accordance
with the following requirements:
``(A) The contract is awarded in a single phase based on
qualifications and demonstrated capabilities of the offeror
without submission of a detailed construction cost or price
proposal at the time of award.
``(B) The contract provides for collaboration between the
Secretary concerned and the contractor to develop and refine the
project scope and design, including cost estimates.
``(C) Following development of the project scope and
preliminary design, the contract provide for the Secretary
concerned and contractor to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price
or other fixed-price agreement for the construction phase of the
military construction project.
``(D) If negotiations described in subparagraph (C) fail,
the contract includes terms for termination or renegotiation.
``(2) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> The Secretary concerned shall issue
rules to ensure appropriate oversight, risk management, and contract
administration consistent with the requirements of this subsection.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period. Termination date. Reports.>> Not later
than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter until March 1, 2033, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection
that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the military construction project for
which such authority was used, including project title,
location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.
``(B) The date of award of a contract for such military
construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and
the current projected total cost of such project.
``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of
such project with the actual schedule, including dates for
completing the design of such project and commencing
construction.
``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or
design innovation, attributable to the use of the authority
under this subsection for a military construction project.
``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including
any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between
contractors and the Secretary concerned.
``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts
made, in the use of such authority for the military construction
project.
``(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the authority under this
subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the
date of the enactment of this paragraph.''.
SEC. 2810. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY EXPANDED LAND
ACQUISITION FOR EQUINE WELFARE.
(a) In General.--Section 2804(c) of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
159; 10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by striking ``February 1, 2026''
and inserting ``August 1, 2026''.
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(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 2805 note.>> Briefing Required.--Not
later than 30 days after each use of the authority described under
section 2804(c) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2805
note), the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on such use.
SEC. 2811. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACT FOR OBLIGATION
AND EXECUTION OF DESIGN FUNDS FOR
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2811(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2807 note)
is amended by striking ``150 days'' and inserting ``one year''.
SEC. 2812. MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON INCREASED USE OF
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS IN
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
IDENTIFIED BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF
THE UNITED STATES.
Section 2861 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of Public Law 118-81; 10 U.S.C. 2802 note)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``at least'' and all
that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``at
least two military construction projects.'';
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``September 30, 2025''
and inserting ``September 30, 2029'';
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ``January 1, 2025'' and
inserting ``January 1, 2029'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections
(g) and (h), respectively;
(5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection (f):
``(f) Use of Certain Technologies.--In carrying out each project
under the pilot program commencing on or after the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the
Secretary concerned shall use not fewer than three technologies
identified in the report published by the Comptroller General of the
United States on February 11, 2025, and titled `Science & Tech
Spotlight: Sustainable Building Technologies' (GAO-25-107931). Nothing
in this subsection shall be construed to require the redesign,
modification, or reauthorization of any project initiated prior to the
date of the enactment of such Act.'';
(6) in subsection (g)(1), as so redesignated, by striking
``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''; and
(7) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``any
building material'' and inserting ``any building material
identified in the report published by the Comptroller General of
the United States on February 11, 2025, and titled `Science &
Tech Spotlight: Sustainable Building Technologies' (GAO-25-
107931)''.
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SEC. 2813. INCREASE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR CERTAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECTS FOR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED
FACILITIES.
Section 2854(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''.
SEC. 2814. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Authority for Multiyear
Contracting.--Subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States Code,
each Secretary of a military department may enter into one or more
multiyear contracts for any procurement relating to one or more
authorized military construction projects for facilities at one or more
military installations if the Secretary concerned--
(1) has identified such project as a multiyear contract in
the budget submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code--
(A) a list of locations included in the multiyear
contract;
(B) the total number of facilities included such
contract; and
(C) the total anticipated cost of the such contract;
(2) has determined the use of such contract will result in
significant savings of the total anticipated cost for carrying
out projects under the contract as compared to other contract
types;
(3) has determined that the minimum need for such projects
is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the
proposed contract period; and
(4) has a reasonable expectation that throughout the
proposed contract period funding for the contract will be
available.
(b) Conditions 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 the fiscal year in which the contract is awarded is subject to the
availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later
fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--A Secretary of a military
department may enter into one or more contracts for an advance
procurement associated with a military construction project for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear contract is provided under
subsection (a), which may include procurement of economic order
quantities of materials or components for such a project when cost
savings are achievable.
(d) Additional Requirements.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Cost savings certification.--A
Secretary of a military department desiring to award a multiyear
contract under the authority of this section shall--
(A) submit to the congressional defense committees a
certification that such contract will result in cost
savings of at least ten percent compared to a similar
one-year contract; and
(B) not award such contract until the end of the 14-
day period beginning on the date of submission of the
certification described in subparagraph (A).
(2) Limitations.--A Secretary of a military department may
only use the authority under this section for military
construction projects that--
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(A) are included in the future-years defense program
submitted under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code; and
(B) use standardized and repeatable designs.
SEC. 2815. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2810 note.>> GUIDANCE FOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR INNOVATION,
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Guidance Required.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall issue written guidance on the implementation of section 2810 of
title 10, United States Code.
(b) Contents.--The guidance required by this section shall include,
at minimum, the following:
(1) Procedures and criteria for the development and
submission of project proposals pursuant to subsection (b) of
section 2810 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Definitions for roles and responsibilities for
Department of Defense employees with respect to review,
approval, and execution of projects carried out under the
authority of such section 2810.
(3) Clarification on how the use of the authority to carry
out projects under such section 2810 may be coordinated with the
use of authorities for such projects under sections 2803, 2805,
and 4123 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) A process for internal review and validation of projects
proposed to be carried out using the authority under section
2810 of title 10, United States Code, which shall include--
(A) assessments of how such proposed projects could
be integrated across military departments;
(B) comprehensive time-phased milestone plans for
such proposed projects with clearly defined
dependencies; and
(C) explicit documentation of budget programming
action decisions of the Secretary of the military
department with jurisdiction over such project.
SEC. 2816. AUTHORIZATION FOR COST-PLUS-INCENTIVE-FEE CONTRACTS FOR
CERTAIN SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) <<NOTE: State listing.>> In General.--Notwithstanding section
3323 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may
authorize the use of cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for military
construction projects associated with the Shipyard Infrastructure
Optimization Program of the Department of Defense at each of the
following locations:
(1) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.
(2) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
Facility, Hawaii.
(3) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine.
(4) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
Facility, Washington.
(b) <<NOTE: Time periods. Briefing.>> Report.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter until the date that is five years from enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a
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briefing on the use of the authority under this section, including the
following:
(1) An overview of each military construction project
commenced or planned using such authority, including contract
value and schedule.
(2) A comparison of projected cost and the actual cost of
contracts described in paragraph (1).
(3) A description of the performance metrics of such
contracts.
(4) A description of the risk management and incentive plans
used to control costs and ensure timely delivery for such
contracts.
(5) An assessment of lessons learned and recommendations for
future use of the authority under this section for military
construction projects.
SEC. 2817. <<NOTE: Reports. 10 USC 2851 note.>> IMPLEMENTATION OF
COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO INFORMATION SHARING TO
IMPROVE OVERSIGHT OF MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION.
Not later than one year 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 in the report titled ``Military
Construction: Better Information Sharing Would Improve DOD's
Oversight'' (GAO-24-106499; published September 16, 2024); 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.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
SEC. 2821. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOUSING
REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET ANALYSIS.
(a) In General.--Section 2837(d) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``total military population of such installation''
and inserting ``total population of such installation, including members
of the armed forces, civilian employees of the Department of Defense,
and defense contractors''.
(b) Consideration Authorized.--Section 2872(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting ``, including such units for
civilian employees of the Department of Defense and defense
contractors'' before the period at the end.
(c) <<NOTE: Contracts. Evaluation. Deadline. Hawaii. Guam. Reports.>> Ind
ependent Market Analysis.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and in coordination with each Secretary of a military
department, shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than
September 30, 2026, of the suitability of land owned by the
Department of Defense in the State of Hawaii and Guam for
residential housing development for members of the Armed
Services and the families of such members.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1305]]
(2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
the date on which the evaluation under paragraph (1) is
completed, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate a report that includes the results of such
evaluation.
SEC. 2822. IMPROVEMENTS TO ANNUAL REPORTS ON CERTAIN WAIVERS FOR
COVERED MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) In General.--Section 2856a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2851.>> in the section heading, by
inserting ``and covered health and safety standards'' after
``standards'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Effective March 2, 2024, any'' and
inserting ``Any'';
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or covered health and safety standards''
after ``covered privacy and configuration standards'';
(C) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``or covered health and
safety standards'' after ``covered privacy and
configuration standards''; and
(ii) by striking ``covered habitability
standards'' and inserting ``covered privacy and
configuration standards or covered health and
safety standards'';
(D) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or covered
health and safety standards (as applicable)'' after
``covered privacy and configuration standards'' each
place it appears;
(E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or covered
health and safety standards'' after ``covered privacy
and configuration standards'' and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``such uniform standards'' each
place it appears and inserting ``applicable standards'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and a
timeline to implement such plan'' after ``waiver'';
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(D) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(E) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(6) an assessment of whether a need for future waivers has
been identified;
``(7) a summary of the analysis performed under subsection
(a)(2), including a certification by the Secretary of each
military department that the Secretary has--
``(A) complied with the requirements for issuing a
waiver; and
``(B) identified all covered military unaccompanied
housing that does not meet covered privacy and
configuration standards or covered health and safety
standards;
``(8) information about costs associated with remediation of
covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such
waivers, including--
``(A) funding needs for military construction
projects related to such remediation;
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``(B) funding needs for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization projects related to such
remediation; and
``(C) any increase required to the basic allowance
for housing under section 403 of title 37 for members of
the armed forces that would otherwise be living in
covered military unaccompanied housing but for the need
for such remediation; and
``(9) a description of the status of the response of the
Department to open recommendations contained in the 2023 report
by the Comptroller General of the United States titled `Military
Barracks: Poor Living Conditions Undermine Quality of Life and
Readiness' (GAO-23-105797), including any privacy and
configuration standard or health and safety standard of a
military department that differs from the covered privacy and
configuration standards or covered health and safety standards
(as applicable).''; and
(4) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered health and safety standard' means
the minimum health and safety criteria applicable to covered
military unaccompanied housing established by the Secretary of
Defense and may include standards relating to mold, ventilation,
fire safety, or other related habitability conditions necessary
to ensure safe occupancy.
``(2) The term `covered privacy and configuration standard'
means the minimum standards for privacy and configuration
applicable to covered military unaccompanied housing described
in Department of Defense Manual 4165.63 titled `DoD Housing
Management' and dated October 28, 2010 (or a successor
document).''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2856a(a)(2) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting
``paragraph (1)''.
SEC. 2823. CONTINUATION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO PRIVATIZED
MILITARY HOUSING.
(a) Modification of Report on Military Housing Privatization
Projects.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (c) of section 2884 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(15) An explanation of--
``(A) the housing data used by each Secretary
concerned; and
``(B) the housing data each Secretary concerned
requests from companies responsible for managing
privatization projects.
``(16) An assessment of how each Secretary concerned uses
such housing data to inform the on-base housing decisions for
the military department under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
``(17) An explanation of--
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``(A) the limitations of any tenant satisfaction
data collected by the Secretary concerned (including
limitations with respect to the availability of such
data);
``(B) the process of the Secretary concerned for
determining tenant satisfaction; and
``(C) reasons for missing tenant satisfaction data,
if any.
``(18) To the maximum extent practicable, a breakdown of the
information described in paragraphs (1) through (17),
disaggregated by--
``(A) military installation; and
``(B) military housing privatization project.''; and
(B) in the heading, by striking ``Annual'' and
inserting ``Semi-annual''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Subsection (d)(1) of such section
is amended by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (14) of
subsection (c)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (18) of
subsection (c)''.
(b) Continuation of Certain Reports on Privatized Military
Housing.--
(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
reports required to be submitted to Congress under subsection
(b) and subsection (c) of section 2884 of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) Conforming repeal.--Section 1061(c) 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 (52).
SEC. 2824. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
CLOSURE OF MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS FOR
PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2891(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A landlord providing'';
(3) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (as so
redesignated) and inserting the following:
``(C) <<NOTE: Notification.>> except as provided in
paragraph (2), by allowing the work order or maintenance ticket
to be closed only after the landlord makes not fewer than three
documented attempts to notify the resident of work completion
through means that include--
``(i) the resident Internet portal for the housing
unit;
``(ii) text messaging;
``(iii) email; and
``(iv) telephone.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) If a resident does not respond to a landlord after three
attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work completion
pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the landlord may close the work order or
maintenance ticket only if--
``(A) <<NOTE: Notice.>> the landlord submits to the head of
the applicable housing management office notice that the
landlord intends to close the work order or maintenance ticket;
and
[[Page 139 STAT. 1308]]
``(B) the head of the applicable housing management office
does not object, in writing, to the closure.''.
SEC. 2825. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LANDLORD FINANCIAL INFORMATION
IN CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORT ON PRIVATIZED
MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(G) Information with respect to each insurance policy
maintained by the landlord for such housing units, including
the--
``(i) scope of coverage;
``(ii) deductible;
``(iii) policy limit; and
``(iv) total premium amount.
``(H) The total amount of any payments made by the landlord
to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a dispute
resolution process.''.
SEC. 2826. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AND STANDARDS TO
HISTORIC MILITARY HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED
HISTORIC PROPERTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Application of Authorities.--Chapter 3061 of title 54, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Subchapter IV-- <<NOTE: 54 USC prec. 306141.>> Application of
Authorities and Standards to Historic Military Housing and Associated
Properties
``Sec. 306141. <<NOTE: 54 USC 306141.>> 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 this division, 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 chapter 169 of title 10)
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.>> During the period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Military Construction Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159) and ending on
December 31, 2045, the Secretary of the Army, in satisfaction of
requirements under this division, 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 chapter 169 of title 10) 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
[[Page 139 STAT. 1309]]
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.
``Sec. 306142. <<NOTE: 54 USC 306142. Time periods.>> Application
of certain authorities and standards to
historic military housing and associated
historic properties of the Department of the
Navy and the Department of the Air Force
``(a) Application of Certain Authority to Navy and Air Force
Military Family Housing.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of
the Air Force, in satisfaction of requirements under this division, may
apply the authority and standards contained in the documents titled
`Department of the Army Program Comment for the Preservation of Pre-1919
Historic Army Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and
Landscape Features' (published on June 13, 2024) (89 Fed. Reg. 50350),
`Department of the Army Program Comment for Inter-War Era Historic
Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features
(1919-1940)' (published on October 13, 2020) (85 Fed. Reg. 64491), and
`Department of the Army 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 chapter 169 of title 10) constructed during the applicable
periods.
``(b) Application of Certain Authority to Inter-war Era Historic
Housing.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force
may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled
`Department of the Army Program Comment for Inter-War Era Historic
Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features
(1919-1940)' (published on October 13, 2020) (85 Fed. Reg. 64491) to all
military housing (including privatized military housing under subchapter
IV of chapter 169 of title 10) 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
Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force.
``(c) Temporary Application of Certain Authority to Vietnam War Era
Navy and Air Force Military Housing.--During the period beginning on the
date of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on December 31, 2045, the Secretary of the
Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force, in satisfaction of requirements
under this division, may apply the authority and standards contained in
the document titled `Department of the Army 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 chapter 169 of title 10) constructed after 1975
located on
[[Page 139 STAT. 1310]]
a military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Determinations. 54 USC 306142
note.>> Revision of Authorities and Standards.--
(1) Revision of authority relating to navy and air force
military family housing.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation shall revise the authorities and standards
contained in the documents specified in section 306142(a) of
title 54, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), if
determined to be necessary, to provide the Secretary of the Navy
and the Secretary of the Air Force authority and standards for
the treatment of military housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned, including privatized military housing under
subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code,
constructed during the applicable periods of such documents that
are equivalent to the authority and standards applicable to
housing, associated buildings and structures, and landscape
features contained in such documents as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Revision of authority relating to inter-war era historic
housing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation shall revise the authorities and standards
contained in the document specified in section 306142(b) of
title 54, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), if
determined to be necessary, to include military housing,
including privatized military housing under subchapter IV of
chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, 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 Navy or the Secretary of
the Air Force.
(3) Revision of authority relating to vietnam war era navy
and air force military housing.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation shall revise the authorities and standards
contained in the document specified in section 306142(c) of
title 54, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), if
determined to be necessary, to provide the Secretary of the Navy
and the Secretary of the Air Force authority and standards for
the treatment of military housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned, including privatized military housing under
subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code,
constructed after 1975 that are equivalent to the standards
applicable to housing, associated buildings and structures, and
landscape features contained in that document as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(c) Reports.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air
Force shall adhere to any reporting requirements contained in any
program comments revised under subsection (b).
(d) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2821.>> Conforming Repeal.--Section 2839 of
title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1311]]
SEC. 2827. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2856 note.>> IMPROVEMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED
HOUSING.
(a) Updated Guidance on Surveys.--The Secretary of Defense, in
carrying out the satisfaction survey requirement under section 3058 of
the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(division B of Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2821 note), shall update
guidance to the Secretaries of the military departments to ensure that
members of the Armed Forces living in military unaccompanied housing are
surveyed in a consistent and comparable manner.
(b) Review on Processes and Methodologies for Condition Scores.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
review of the processes and methodologies by which the
Secretaries of the military departments calculate condition
scores for military unaccompanied housing facilities under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned.
(2) Elements.--The review required under paragraph (1)
shall, among other factors--
(A) consider how best to ensure a condition score of
a facility reflects--
(i) the physical condition of the facility;
and
(ii) the effect of that condition on the
quality of life of members of the Armed Forces;
and
(B) aim to increase methodological consistency among
the military departments.
(3) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the results of the review conducted
under paragraph (1).
(c) Accounting of Members Residing in Military Unaccompanied
Housing.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall include with
the submission to Congress by the President of the annual budget
of the Department of Defense under section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, an accounting of unaccompanied members of
the Armed Forces whose rank would require that they live in
military unaccompanied housing, but that also receive a basic
allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37, United
States Code.
(2) Elements.--The accounting required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) the number of members of the Armed Forces
described in such paragraph;
(B) the total value of basic allowance for housing
payments provided to those members; and
(C) such other information as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Centralized Tracking.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a
military department shall develop a means for centralized tracking, at
the service level, of all military construction requirements related to
military unaccompanied housing that have been identified at the
installation level, regardless of whether or not such requirements are
submitted for funding.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1312]]
(e) Military Unaccompanied Housing Defined.--In this section, the
term ``military unaccompanied housing'' has the meaning given that term
in section 2871 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2828. <<NOTE: 10 USC 4022 note.>> AUTHORITY FOR
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING PROJECT UNDER
PILOT AUTHORITY FOR USE OF OTHER
TRANSACTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OR
FACILITY PROTOTYPING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may conduct an
unaccompanied housing project under section 4022(i) of title 10, United
States Code, that is not subject to the limits under paragraph (2) of
such section.
(b) Use of Authority.--The Secretary may use the authority under
subsection (a) for not more than one project.
(c) Location.--The project conducted under subsection (a) shall be
located at a joint base of the Department of Defense for medical
training.
(d) Use of Funds.--The aggregate value of all transactions entered
into under the project conducted under subsection (a) may not exceed
$500,000,000.
SEC. 2829. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2821 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOISTURE CONTROL AND
MITIGATION.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessment.>> Establishment.--Not later than
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess and implement emerging
technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered housing.
(b) Selection of Locations.--The Secretary shall select not fewer
than three and not more than five military installations at which to
carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a). The
Secretary shall prioritize selection of military installations in
regions with elevated climate-related risk factors for mold growth, such
as persistent humidity, frequent rainfall, or outdated HVAC
infrastructure.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program established under
this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) install moisture detection systems with advanced
capabilities, including sensor-based humidity or spore
monitoring technologies capable of generating early warnings for
environmental risk conditions;
(2) implement noninvasive or technology-enabled mold
remediation tools, such as antimicrobial coatings, dry fogging
systems, or UV-based sterilization units;
(3) define infrastructure requirements, including upgrades
to building materials or HVAC systems, necessary to support
sustained mold prevention using the selected moisture detection
systems;
(4) train relevant personnel on the deployment, maintenance,
and data interpretation of selected moisture detection systems;
(5) designate an individual at each military installation
selected under subsection (b) to oversee the implementation of
the pilot program; and
(6) develop a strategic implementation and evaluation plan
to assess performance of the selected moisture detection systems
and inform future decisions relating to such systems.
(d) Report and Briefings.--
[[Page 139 STAT. 1313]]
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
date in subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the results of
the pilot program, including recommendations for broader
implementation and an assessment of costs and benefits.
(2) Briefings.--
(A) Plan.--Upon completion of the plan required
under subsection (c)(6), the Secretary shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
plan and any preliminary findings.
(B) Displacements.--Not later than 180 days after
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on--
(i) the number of individuals displaced from
covered housing for reasons relating to mold or
moisture control or mitigation during fiscal year
2025, disaggregated by military department;
(ii) the number of days such individuals were
displaced; and
(iii) the result of the displacement.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under
this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Covered Housing Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
housing'' means housing provided under subchapter II or subchapter IV of
chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2830. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2851.>> STANDARDIZATION OF
MOLD REMEDIATION GUIDELINES ACROSS
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Requirement to Establish Common
Guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries
of the military departments, shall develop and implement uniform
guidelines for the remediation of mold in military housing, facilities,
and other real property under jurisdiction of each such Secretary.
(b) Consistency With Established Standards.--The guidelines required
under subsection (a) shall be consistent with--
(1) applicable municipal and State health and environmental
standards; and
(2) third-party industry standards, including the standard
of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification titled ``S520 Standard for Professional Mold
Remediation'', or any successor standard.
(c) Applicability.--The guidelines required under subsection (a)
shall apply--
(1) to contracts or task orders for mold remediation entered
into on or after the date of the issuance of such guidelines;
and
(2) to mold remediation procedures conducted on or after
such date of issuance.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after date of the issuance of
the guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes
the guidelines and describes plans for implementation of the guidelines
and monitoring compliance with the guidelines.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1314]]
SEC. 2831. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 2821 note.>> INSPECTIONS BY
QUALIFIED HOME INSPECTOR OF PRIVATIZED
AND GOVERNMENT-OWNED MILITARY HOUSING.
(a) <<NOTE: Audit.>> Establishment of Independent Inspection
Protocol.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a standardized
inspection and audit program for privatized military housing and
Government-owned military housing that provides for such inspections and
audits to be conducted by an independent qualified home inspector.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Inspection Requirements.--Under the
program established by subsection (a), a qualified home inspector shall
annually inspect not less than five percent of privatized military
housing and Government-owned military housing units. Such inspection
shall include, at a minimum--
(1) an evaluation of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical
systems, and structural integrity of the privatized military
housing and Government-owned military housing units; and
(2) an inspection for signs of water intrusion, visible and
nonvisible mold, microbial contamination, and other indoor air
quality concerns.
(c) Inspection Implementation Plan.--Not later than February 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan to implement the program established under subsection
(a), including--
(1) contracting procedures for qualified home inspectors;
(2) inspection methodologies;
(3) protocols for reporting, remediation, and follow-up
actions; and
(4) integration with existing oversight and compliance
frameworks for privatized military housing and Government-owned
military housing.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter until March 1, 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
of inspections conducted under this section during the preceding
calendar year. The report shall include--
(1) findings and deficiencies identified;
(2) remediation timelines and actions taken; and
(3) recommendations for improving housing conditions and
oversight.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``privatized military housing'' has the meaning
given in section 3001(a)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
U.S.C. 2821 note).
(2) The term ``qualified home inspector'' means an
individual who--
(A) possesses housing inspection credentials
required by the State in which the inspection is
performed; and
(B) is not an employee of, or in a fiduciary
relationship with--
(i) the Federal Government; or
(ii) any entity that owns or manages
privatized military housing or Government-owned
military housing.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1315]]
SEC. 2832. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 2851.>> PLAN TO IMPROVE
ACCURACY, INTEGRATION, AND
INTEROPERABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE DATA WITH RESPECT TO REAL
PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MILITARY
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a plan to--
(A) improve the accuracy, integration, and
interoperability of data across systems of a military
department to track and maintain data with respect to
real property, infrastructure, or military unaccompanied
housing under the jurisdiction of a Secretary concerned;
and
(B) enhance, across each military department, the
tracking, management, and reporting of data with respect
to--
(i) the condition of military unaccompanied
housing; and
(ii) the occupancy rates of military
unaccompanied housing.
(2) Elements.--Such plan shall include the following:
(A) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to update, on an annual basis, the system of
the appropriate military department--
(i) for real property planning to include--
(I) an accurate statement of
deficits in the occupancy of military
unaccompanied housing under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary;
(II) a summary that aligns such
deficits with unit stationing decisions
of the Secretary; and
(III) a description of the effects
of relevant changes in force structure;
and
(ii) to track and maintain data with respect
to military unaccompanied housing to include--
(I) real-time occupancy data and
room assignment records with respect to
military unaccompanied housing under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
(II) a standardized automated
process to track completion times of
maintenance requests work orders with
respect to such military unaccompanied
housing.
(B) Standards to ensure, with respect to any system
of a military department to assess the condition of
infrastructure under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of
a military department, that--
(i) data maintained by any such system is
synchronized; and
(ii) any such system integrates predictive
maintenance tools to--
(I) forecast infrastructure
deterioration; and
(II) prioritize repairs.
(C) Enhanced data validation protocols across all
housing records of the Department of Defense to--
(i) eliminate discrepancies in such housing
records; and
(ii) ensure accuracy of reports that include
data from such housing records.
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(D) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to audit, on a periodic basis, data with
respect to real property, infrastructure, and military
unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary.
(E) Specific milestones to achieve full data
synchronization across each system of a military
department to track and maintain data with respect to
military unaccompanied housing.
(F) Requirements, for each system described in
subparagraph (E), with respect to system integration,
user training, and compliance monitoring.
(G) A Department of Defense-wide verification
framework to ensure accurate barracks occupancy
reporting, which shall include--
(i) required physical inspections;
(ii) automated reconciliation of unit
personnel records with housing assignments; and
(iii) mechanisms to prevent ghost occupancy.
(H) A Department of Defense-wide strategy for real-
time data analytics to--
(i) optimize investments in military
unaccompanied housing;
(ii) improve facility lifecycle management;
and
(iii) enable predictive maintenance planning;
(I) A Department of Defense-wide governance policy
for data with respect to military unaccompanied housing,
that includes--
(i) enforceable protocols for data entry,
frequency of updates, access controls,
cybersecurity protections; and
(ii) standardized reporting requirements.
(J) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to implement a standardized system for
members of the Armed Forces, including commanders of
military installations to--
(i) report discrepancies in data maintained by
the Secretary with respect to military
unaccompanied housing; and
(ii) submit to the Secretary concerned
requests for improvements to the system of the
appropriate military department to track and
maintain data with respect to military
unaccompanied housing.
(b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the plan
required by subsection (a) by not later than September 30, 2026.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2841. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR FACILITIES
SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND
MODERNIZATION FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
Section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
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(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``total inventory of
facilities'' and inserting ``total inventory of covered
facilities'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``facility'' and
inserting ``covered facility'';
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``facilities'' and
inserting ``covered facilities''; and
(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility' means a facility (as
defined in section 2801 of this title), except that such term
does not include--
``(A) a facility identified as closed, disposed of,
or scheduled for divestment from the inventory of the
Department of Defense;
``(B) a facility in which the Department does not
have a total ownership interest, including--
``(i) a facility leased by the Department; and
``(ii) a facility in which the Department has
a lesser property interest under a governing legal
instrument; or
``(C) a facility for which the Department uses--
``(i) nonappropriated funds; or
``(ii) amounts appropriated or otherwise made
available for military family housing.
``(2) The term `plant replacement value' means, with respect
to a covered facility, the cost to replace the covered facility
using amounts appropriated for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization from the following accounts:
``(A) Operation and maintenance.
``(B) Military construction.
``(C) Research, development, test, and evaluation.
``(D) Working capital funds.''.
SEC. 2842. AUTHORIZATION FOR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CONVEYEES OF UTILITY SYSTEMS FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
Section 2688(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(k) Improvement of Conveyed Utility System.--(1) In lieu of
carrying out a military construction project for an infrastructure
improvement that enhances the reliability, resilience, efficiency,
physical security, or cybersecurity of a utility system conveyed under
subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may use funds authorized and
appropriated for the project to make a monetary contribution equal to
the total amount for the completed project to the conveyee of the
utility system to carry out the project using a contract for utility
services entered into under subsection (d).
``(2) All right, title, and interest to infrastructure improvements
constructed by the conveyee pursuant to paragraph (1) shall vest in the
conveyee.
``(3) The Secretary concerned shall provide to the conveyee the
necessary real property interests to access and use lands under the
jurisdiction and control of the Secretary for construction of the
project under paragraph (1) and for ongoing use, operations, and
maintenance.
``(4) If the Secretary concerned exercises a repurchase option under
a contract entered into under subsection (d) for a system
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conveyed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall receive an offset in
the amount of the contribution to the conveyee under paragraph (1)
against the payment made by the Secretary as consideration for the
repurchase, except that the maximum offset may not exceed the full
amount of the consideration for the repurchase.
``(5) The Secretary concerned may make a monetary contribution
authorized by paragraph (1) notwithstanding the following provisions of
law:
``(A) Sections 7540, 8612, and 9540 of this title.
``(B) Subchapters I and III of chapter 169 of this title.
``(C) Chapters 221 and 223 of this title.''.
SEC. 2843. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF COST
SAVINGS REALIZED.
Section 2679(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 2844. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENTS FOR ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.
Section 2679(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The term does include
ordnance disposal.''.
SEC. 2845. INCLUSION OF TERRITORIES IN CERTAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION-
SUPPORT SERVICES.
Section 2679(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' before ``the United States Virgin
Islands''; and
(2) by inserting ``the State of Yap of the Federated States
of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau,'' after ``Virgin
Islands,''.
SEC. 2846. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MILITARY INSTALLATION CLOSURES
AND REPORT ON ARMY ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL
BASE SITES.
(a) Modification to BRAC Authority.--Section 2687 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, including a
mothball action, divestiture, deactivation, or any other action
to render inoperable,'' after ``closure''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(5) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `mothball action' means
placing a military installation in inactive status while
maintaining such installation in a condition such that it could
be reactivated at a future date.''.
(b) Reports Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five
years, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the status of all
facilities in the organic industrial base of the Army.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
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(A) a list of all facilities in the organic
industrial base of the Army and the operational status
of each facility;
(B) any planned changes in mission, workload, or
operating status of each facility;
(C) any planned investments or divestments that may
affect the capability or capacity of any such facility;
(D) a description of any action by the Secretary of
Defense taken pursuant to subparagraphs (B) or (C)
during the one-year period preceding submission of the
report; and
(E) an assessment as to overall workload forecast to
meet requirements of section 2466 of title 10, United
States Code.
(3) Organic industrial base of the army defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``organic industrial base of the Army''
means each depot listed in section 2476(f)(1) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 2847. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO
PLANNING COORDINATION FOR GRID
RESILIENCY ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(5) <<NOTE: Processes. Assessment.>> The Secretary shall establish
internal processes to support coordination with external regulatory and
planning entities involved in grid reliability, transmission
infrastructure, and long-term energy planning, in order to assess and
mitigate risks to defense-critical installations, advance the energy
security objectives of the Department, and comply with statutory
mandates under this section.
``(6) Coordination under paragraph (5)--
``(A) shall include identification of mission-critical loads
and infrastructure dependencies and load profiles at or near
military installations; and
``(B) may include consultation with relevant Federal and
non-Federal entities.''.
SEC. 2848. REPEAL OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO
ANTITERRORISM AND FORCE PROTECTION OR
URBAN-TRAINING OPERATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 2851.>> Repeal.--Section 2859 of title 10,
United States Code, is repealed.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2864 of such title is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (e); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e).
SEC. 2849. REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING OVERHEAD COST
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MAJOR RANGE AND TEST
FACILITY BASE USERS AT CERTAIN
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec) is repealed.
SEC. 2850. MASTER PLANS FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) Plans Required.--Each Secretary of a military department shall
develop a master plan for each Service Academy under the
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jurisdiction of the Secretary to comprehensively address infrastructure
requirements of such Service Academy. Each master plan shall include the
following:
(1) Consideration of the requirements of subparagraphs (A)
through (D) of section 2864(a)(2) of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) For the Service Academy that is the subject of a master
plan--
(A) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
Academy that is in poor or failing condition on or
before the date described in subsection (c);
(B) a plan for replacing, recapitalizing, or
renovating such infrastructure not later than five years
after such date; and
(C) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
Academy that--
(i) is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places (maintained under chapter 3021 of
title 54, United States Code) on or before the
date described in subsection (b); or
(ii) will be eligible inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places not later
than five years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(3) An assessment of risks posed by disruptions in energy
availability, risks posed by extreme weather (as defined in
section 101 of title 10 United States Code), cybersecurity
risks, and risks related to availability of clean water
applicable to the Service Academy that is the subject of a
master plan.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Additional Requirement.--Each master plan
required under subsection (a) shall propose a method to address the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of such subsection not later than
five years after the date described in subsection (c).
(c) Deadline.--Each master plan required under subsection (a) shall
be completed not later than September 30, 2027.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on the timeline for the completion of the
master plans required under subsection (a).
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline. Records.>> Submission of Plan.--Not later than
30 days after the date on which a Secretary of a military department
completes a master plan required under subsection (a) or December 1,
2027, whichever is earlier, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a copy of the master plan.
(f) Service Academy Defined.--In this section, the term ``Service
Academy'' has the meaning given in section 347 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 2851. ANNUAL REPORT ON COST PREMIUM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report Required.--Not later than March 1,
2026, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes a detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment of the cost
premium for construction of facilities selected under subsection (b).
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(b) Selection of Facilities.--The Secretary shall select not more
than five facilities to include in the report required under subsection
(a), which may include the following:
(1) A unit of covered military unaccompanied housing (as
defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States Code).
(2) A military child development center (as defined in
section 1800 of such title).
(3) An administrative facility located on a military
installation.
(4) Military family housing.
(5) Military aircraft hangars and runways.
(6) Physical fitness centers located on military
installations.
(c) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The cost premium, expressed as a percentage, for the
facilities selected under subsection (b).
(2) A detailed assessment of the factors contributing to
cost premium, including--
(A) compliance with the Unified Facilities Criteria/
DoD Building Code (UFC 1-200-01) and any other design
requirements specific to military construction projects;
(B) prevailing wage and labor requirements;
(C) Federal procurement requirements contained in
the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Department of
Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation;
(D) security requirements relating to access to
military installations; and
(E) requirements relating to sustainability and
energy efficiency.
(3) An examination of how the removal of Antiterrorism/Force
Protection (ATFP) standards and requirements has affected the
cost premium for military construction projects, including any
quantifiable reductions in cost or design complexity resulting
from such removal.
(d) Recommendations.--Each report required under subsection (a)
shall include recommendations for the following:
(1) Proposed statutory, regulatory, or policy reforms to
reduce the cost premium for military construction without
compromising mission needs.
(2) Best practices from the private sector and State or
local government construction projects that could improve cost
efficiency for military construction projects.
(3) Alternative construction methodologies and procurement
strategies that could mitigate the cost premium for military
construction.
(e) Cost Premium for Military Construction Defined.--In this
section, the term ``cost premium'', with respect to a facility, means
the difference between--
(1) the cost to construct a new facility carried out by the
Secretary of Defense; and
(2) the estimated cost to construct a similar facility
carried out by a private entity, as adjusted for size,
geographic location, and function of such facility.
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SEC. 2852. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2821 note.>> IMPLEMENTATION OF
COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO CRITICAL MILITARY HOUSING
SUPPLY AND AFFORDABILITY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and except as provided in
subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall implement each
recommendation of the Comptroller General of the United States contained
in the report dated October 30, 2024, and entitled ``Military Housing:
DOD Should Address Critical Supply and Affordability Challenges for
Service Members'' (GAO-25-106208), as those recommendations are modified
under subsection (b).
(b) Recommendations to Be Implemented.--In carrying out the
requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
implement the recommendations specified under such subsection as
follows:
(1) The Secretary shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Analysis. List.>> perform a structured
analysis to develop a comprehensive list of housing
areas in which members of the Armed Forces and their
families may face the most critical challenges in
finding and affording private sector housing in the
community;
(B) in conducting the analysis under subparagraph
(A), consider the unique characteristics of a location,
such as vacation rental areas; and
(C) <<NOTE: Update. Time period.>> regularly update
the list required under subparagraph (A) not less
frequently than once every two years.
(2) <<NOTE: Survey.>> The Secretary shall obtain and use
feedback on the financial and quality-of-life effects of limited
supply or unaffordable housing on members of the Armed Forces
through the status of forces survey and other service or
installation-specific feedback mechanisms.
(3) <<NOTE: Plan. Examination.>> The Secretary shall, in
coordination with each Secretary of a military department--
(A) develop a plan for how the Department of Defense
can respond to and address the financial and quality-of-
life effects in housing areas identified under paragraph
(1); and
(B) in developing the plan under subparagraph (A),
examine strategies for increasing housing supply or
providing alternative compensation to offset the effects
of limited supply or unaffordable housing in housing
areas identified under paragraph (1).
(4) <<NOTE: Guidance. Plans.>> The Secretary shall clarify,
through the issuance of guidance to the military departments,
the role of the Office of the Secretary of Defense in oversight
of the Housing Requirements and Market Analysis process of the
military departments to ensure that--
(A) the military departments conduct such process in
a timely manner; and
(B) the Secretary submits to Congress any plans or
other matters relating to such process for each fiscal
year as required by existing law.
(5) <<NOTE: Update. Guidance.>> The Secretary shall ensure
that the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment provides updated guidance to the
military departments on how installations of the Department of
Defense should coordinate with local communities, including by
clearly defining the roles and
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responsibilities of commanders and military housing offices of
such installations in addressing housing needs.
(c) Non-implementation Reporting Requirement.--If the Secretary of
Defense elects not to implement a recommendation specified under
subsection (a), as modified under subsection (b), the Secretary shall,
not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report that includes a justification for such
election.
SEC. 2853. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2223 note.>> PLAN FOR DEPLOYING PRIVATE
FIFTH GENERATION AND FUTURE GENERATION
OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Requirement for Prioritized List of Military Installations.--
Pursuant to section 1526 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) and the
Department of Defense Private 5G Deployment Strategy (dated October
2024), each Secretary of a military department shall develop a
prioritized list of military installations that merit investment in
private fifth generation and future generation information and
communications networks.
(b) Considerations.--In developing a list under subsection (a), a
Secretary of a military department shall consider matters relating to
the following:
(1) Connection density.
(2) Latency requirements.
(3) Capacity requirements.
(4) Geographic coverage requirements.
(5) Enhanced security within wireless network services.
(6) Military installation physical security and force
protection requirements, including perimeter monitoring and
detection and tracking of uncrewed aircraft systems.
(7) Requirements with respect to large-scale warehousing and
logistics operations.
(8) The potential use of augmented or virtual reality
technology, including for maintenance and training.
(9) Requirements with respect to large-scale and high-tempo
flight line operations.
(c) Informing Future Procurements.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall use the prioritized list developed under subsection (a) to inform
task orders issued under the Enterprise Information Technology as a
Service Base Infrastructure Modernization program of the Department of
the Air Force and future related contracts. To the maximum extent
possible, task orders issued after the date of the enactment of this Act
shall specify where existing networking technologies are fully adequate
to meet requirements and where private fifth generation and future
generation information and communications network performance or
characteristics are needed.
(d) Coordination Required.--In developing prioritized lists under
subsection (a), each Secretary of a military department shall, to the
extent each such Secretary determines appropriate, coordinate with the
following officials:
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering,
(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
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(3) The Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense.
(4) The service acquisition executive of the military
department concerned.
(5) Combatant commanders.
(6) The heads of the Defense Agencies.
(7) Installation and environment executives.
(e) <<NOTE: Determination. Reports.>> Plan for Private 5G Open Radio
Access Network Architecture Deployments.--Not later than March 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) consolidate the prioritized military installation lists
developed by the Secretaries of the military departments under
subsection (a), and determine an optimal investment, deployment,
and resourcing plan for private fifth generation and future
generation networks across the Department that are based on Open
Radio Access Network architecture; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the lists consolidated under paragraph (1) and the
determinations made pursuant to such paragraph.
(f) 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 ``Open Radio Access Network architecture'' has
the meaning given such term in section 1526 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31).
(3) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United
States Code.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
SEC. 2861. <<NOTE: New Mexico. 16 USC 410dddd note.>> HISTORICAL
MARKER COMMEMORATING EFFECTS OF
RADIATION EXPOSURE AT HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE
BASE AND WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE.
(a) Historical Markers Required.--
(1) Holloman air force base.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall place a historical marker as described in subsection (b)
in a publicly accessible location at the Holloman Air Force
Base.
(2) White sands missile range.--The Secretary of the Army
shall place a historical marker as described in subsection (b)
in a publicly accessible location at the White Sands Missile
Range.
(b) Required Information.--A historical marker described in
subsection (a) shall commemorate the effects of radiation exposure on
communities in New Mexico as a result of the Manhattan Project and the
nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site. Such historical marker shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An unclassified description of the history of the
Manhattan Project and its purpose, including a description of
the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site and an
acknowledgement that it was the location of the world's first
nuclear weapons test.
(2) A description of how the classified nature of the
Manhattan Project and the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity
Site
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led to the unknowing exposure of individuals in communities
located downwind from such testing to radiological byproducts
and associated consequences of such byproducts.
(3) The markers will honor the resilience of the New Mexico
communities during and after World War II, recognizing the
service and sacrifice of all who contributed to the war effort.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force and Secretary of the Army shall jointly provide to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a briefing
on the implementation of the requirements of this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Manhattan project.--The term ``Manhattan Project'' means
the Federal military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on
December 31, 1946.
(2) Trinity site.--The term ``Trinity Site'' means the
location in the Jornada del Muerto desert near Alamogordo, New
Mexico, on the former Alamorgordo Bombing and Gunnery Range,
known today as Holloman Air Force Base and the White Sands
Missile Range, where the world's first nuclear weapon was
exploded on July 16, 1945.
SEC. 2862. PROHIBITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF A GOLF COURSE AT
GREENBURY POINT CONSERVATION AREA AT
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY ANNAPOLIS,
MARYLAND.
Section 2855 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 <<NOTE: 137 Stat. 766.>> (Public Law 118-31) is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``limitation on
authority to modify or restrict public access to'' and inserting
``prohibition on development of a golf course at'';
(2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``construct a golf
course on, or otherwise'' before ``modify or restrict''; and
(3) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3) restrictions related to environmental restoration of
the Greenbury Point Conservation Area in a manner consistent
with existing law and regulation.''.
SEC. 2863. 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), as
amended by section 2808 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159), is
further <<NOTE: 138 Stat. 2250.>> amended by striking ``September 30,
2028'' and inserting ``September 30, 2034''.
SEC. 2864. EXTENSION OF SUNSET FOR LAND CONVEYANCE, SHARPE ARMY
DEPOT, LATHROP, CALIFORNIA.
Section 2833(g) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is
amended <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 4343.>> by striking ``five years'' and
inserting ``10 years''.
SEC. 2865. CLARIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
Section 2848(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2005 (division B of Public Law 108-375; 118 Stat. 2140) is
amended--
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(1) by striking ``the sole purpose'' and inserting ``the
purpose''; and
(2) by striking ``an upper level (junior, senior, and
graduate) university'' and inserting ``a university, which may
include other activities that benefit the community,''.
SEC. 2866. <<NOTE: State listing.>> EXTENSION OF CERTAIN MILITARY
LAND WITHDRAWALS AND CORRECTION OF
CERTAIN LAND DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) Extension of Withdrawal and Reservation for Military Use of
Certain Lands.--
(1) Yukon training area, donnelly training area east, and
donnelly training area west, alaska, and mcgregor range, fort
bliss, new mexico.--Section 3015(a) of the Military Lands
Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106-65; 113
Stat. 892) is amended by striking ``25 years after November 6,
2001'' and inserting ``on November 6, 2051''.
(2) Fort irwin military lands.--Section 2910(a) of the Fort
Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public
Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking ``25 years
after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``on
December 31, 2051''.
(b) Correction of Land Descriptions.--
(1) Mcgregor range military lands.--Section 3011(d)(2) of
the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public
Law 106-65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking ``608,385
acres of land'' and inserting ``approximately 605,401 acres of
land''.
(2) Fort irwin military lands.--Section 2902(c) of the Fort
Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public
Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1336) is amended--
(A) by striking ``110,000 acres'' and inserting
``117,710 acres''; and
(B) by striking ``as `Proposed Withdrawal Land' on
the map entitled `National Training Center--Proposed
Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes', dated
September 21, 2000'' and inserting ``on the map entitled
`Fort Irwin Withdrawal' dated February 28, 2025''.
SEC. 2867. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER CURTIS BAY DEPOT, MARYLAND.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Administrator of General Services, in
consultation with the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
may convey to the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (in
this section, referred to as ``MEDCO''), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real
property, including improvements thereon, consisting of
approximately 435.00 acres at 710 Ordnance Road, the former
Curtis Bay Depot for the purpose of economic development.
(2) Consultation with coast guard.--In carrying out the
conveyance under this subsection, the Administrator shall
consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to
matters concerning the equities of the Coast Guard in areas in
proximity to such parcel of real property.
(b) Consideration Required.--As consideration for the conveyance
under subsection (a), MEDCO shall provide an amount that is equivalent
to the fair market value to the Federal Buildings
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Fund for the right, title, and interest conveyed under such subsection,
based on an appraisal approved by the Administrator. The consideration
under this subsection may be provided by cash payment, in-kind
regulatory closure, or a combination thereof, at such time as the
Administrator may require.
(c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) <<NOTE: Reimbursement.>> Payment required.--The
Administrator may require MEDCO to cover all costs (except costs
for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by
the Administrator, or to reimburse the Administrator for costs
incurred by the Administrator, to carry out the conveyance under
this section, including survey costs, costs for environmental
documentation, and any other administrative costs related to the
conveyance. If <<NOTE: Refund.>> amounts are collected from
MEDCO in advance of the Administrator incurring the actual
costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually
incurred by the Administrator to carry out the conveyance, the
Administrator shall refund the excess amount to MEDCO.
(2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received under
paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the
Administrator to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a)
shall remain available until expended.
(d) <<NOTE: Determination. Land 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
Administrator.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The conveyance under this
section shall be subject to the following:
(1) The Administrator may require such additional terms and
conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection
(a) as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
(2) MEDCO shall execute a purchase and sale agreement within
one year of enactment of this Act.
(3) The conveyance will be on an ``as-is, where is'' basis
via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement to the United
States Army Reserve Facility along the shoreline of Curtis Bay,
and controls in paragraph (5).
(4) The conveyance will be in compliance with the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
(5) The Federal Government shall incorporate land use
controls to satisfy CERCLA requirements for the purpose of
expediting disposition and subsequent redevelopment.
SEC. 2868. LAND CONVEYANCE, SIGSBEE PARK ANNEX, NAVAL AIR STATION,
KEY WEST, FLORIDA.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy (in this
section referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey some or all right,
title and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of real
property via sale or lease, consisting of approximately 19 acres and
improvements thereon, located at Naval Air Station Key West Sigsbee Park
area, that are former sites of military family housing supporting
military personnel assigned to the Naval Air Station Key West.
(b) Competitive Requirement.--The Secretary shall use competitive
procedures for any land conveyance authorized by subsection (a).
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(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Consideration.--The Secretary shall
require as consideration for any conveyance under subsection (a),
tendered by cash payment or in-kind consideration, an amount equal to no
less than the fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the
real property and any improvements thereon.
(d) <<NOTE: Determination. Land survey.>> Description of Parcels.--
The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel(s) to be conveyed
under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey that is
satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by
the recipient of the parcels.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require such
additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under
subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
(f) Inapplicability of Certain Provisions of Law.--Any conveyance of
property under this section shall not be subject to sections 2696 of
title 10 and 11411 of title 42, United States Code.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
SEC. 2871. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS
FOR CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``shall notify'' and all that follows through the period at the
end and inserting the following: <<NOTE: Deadline.>> ``shall submit, in
an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title, to the
appropriate committees of Congress a notification of that decision not
later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned
obligates funds for the project. Such notification shall include a
description of the project, a justification for the project, and an
estimation of the total cost of the project.''.
SEC. 2872. MODIFICATION TO DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NOTIFICATIONS FOR
CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Notification for Certain Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Projects.--Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 2871, is further amended by striking ``$4,000,000''
and inserting ``$6,000,000''.
(b) Notification for Certain Architectural and Engineering Services
and Construction Design.--Section 2807(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting
``$5,000,000''.
SEC. 2873. TRANSFER OF DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
AUTHORITY TO PROVISION OF LAW WITH
RESPECT TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH, TEST,
DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION.
Subsection (g) of section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, is--
(1) transferred to the end of section 2810 of such title;
and
(2) redesignated as subsection (f) of such section 2810.
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SEC. 2874. AUTHORITY OF A SECRETARY CONCERNED TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
Section 2815(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, including unspecified minor military
construction projects not otherwise authorized by law,'' after
``military construction projects''; and
(2) by striking ``in accordance with'' and all that follows
through the end of the subsection and inserting the following:
``in accordance with--
``(1) section 2802 of this title (except as provided in
subsection (e)); or
``(2) section 2805 of this title.''.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 2881. 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, 2026'' and inserting
``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 2882. EXPANSION OF EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTION ON DEVELOPMENT
OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN CONNECTION
WITH REALIGNMENT OF MARINE CORPS FORCES
IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION.
Section 2844(b)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of Public <<NOTE: 130 Stat. 2742.>> Law
114-328) is amended by inserting ``, including operations and
maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts''
after ``artifacts''.
SEC. 2883. JOINT BASE FACILITY MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Workforce Reassessment for Joint Base
Facility Management.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report containing a reassessment by the
Secretary of each military department regarding the facility
management workforce of joint bases.
(2) Elements.--Each reassessment required under paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) an assessment of the workload requirements of
facility management offices with respect to the work
required to maintain facilities located on joint bases;
(B) an assessment of the number of workers needed to
satisfy the requirements described in subparagraph (A);
(C) an identification of, including the reasons for,
any gaps between the number of workers described in
subparagraph (B) and the number of workers in the
facility management workforce on the date of such
reassessment; and
(D) a strategy on how to address such gaps.
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(b) Briefing on Joint Base Funding to Supported Components.--Not
later <<NOTE: Deadline. Risk assessment.>> than 120 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 identifying the funding allocations for
maintenance of facilities of joint bases, and an assessment of any risk
to mission readiness resulting from such allocations.
(c) Joint Base Defined.--In this section, the term ``joint base''
means a military installation (as defined in section 2801 of title 10,
United States Code) for which more than one Secretary of a military
department has jurisdiction.
SEC. 2884. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 10 USC 2802 note.>> DESIGNATION OF
OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF
DEFENSE SITES WITHIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY OF JOINT REGION MARIANAS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas shall
designate an official to be responsible for, in coordination with
appropriate officials of the military departments (as defined in section
101 of title 10, United States Code) and the United States Indo-Pacific
Command--
(1) coordinating Department of Defense-wide efforts with
respect to the management of defense sites within the Joint
Region Marianas area of responsibility;
(2) ensuring the continuity of such efforts at such defense
sites, including necessary infrastructure investments; and
(3) ensuring clear and consistent communication to such
Federal, State, and local officials with respect to the needs
and priorities of the Department of Defense for such defense
sites.
(b) Selection.--In making the designation under subsection (a), the
Commander of Joint Region Marianas may appoint an individual with a
significant background and expertise in--
(1) relevant legal and technical aspects related to land use
or real estate issues; and
(2) working with officials at all levels of government.
(c) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Commander of Joint Region Marianas designates an individual pursuant
to subsection (a), the Commander shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate and appropriate
officials of the defense sites within the Joint Region Marianas area of
responsibility a notification that includes the name and contact
information of such individual.
(d) Defense Site Defined.--In this section, the term ``defense
site'' has the meaning given such term in section 2710 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 2885. <<NOTE: Marshall Islands.>> DESIGNATION OF RONALD
REAGAN SPACE AND MISSILE TEST RANGE AT
KWAJALEIN ATOLL.
(a) Designation.--The site known as the ``Ronald Reagan Ballistic
Missile Defense Test Site'' located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic
of the Marshall Islands shall on and after the date of the enactment of
this Act be known and designated as the ``Ronald Reagan Space and
Missile Test Range''.
(b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the site
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specified in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range.
(c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2887 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B of Public Law 106-
398; 114 Stat. 1654A-441) is repealed.
SEC. 2886. <<NOTE: Nevada.>> DESIGNATION OF CREECH AIR FORCE BASE
AS A REMOTE OR ISOLATED INSTALLATION.
The Secretary of Defense shall designate Creech Air Force Base,
Indian Springs, Nevada, as a remote or isolated installation.
SEC. 2887. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGIES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through each Secretary of a military department, shall carry out a pilot
program relating to the use of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies for military construction projects (including unspecified
minor military construction projects authorized under section 2805 of
title 10, United States Code) on military installations selected under
subsection (d).
(b) Designation of Official.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate an individual to administer the pilot program established
under this section. <<NOTE: Guidelines. Procedures.>> Such individual
shall establish guidelines and procedures with respect to carrying out
military construction projects using advanced manufacturing construction
technologies under the pilot program.
(c) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> assess the cost, schedule, and
quality advantages of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies for military construction projects;
(2) identify and validate technical standards, design
templates, and contracting methods for use under the pilot
program;
(3) establish a Department-wide framework for lessons
learned, data sharing, and future adoption of advanced
manufacturing construction technologies for military
construction projects; and
(4) create a centralized catalog of advanced manufacturing
construction technologies that are compliant with the
requirements of the Unified Facilities Criteria/DoD Building
Code (UFC 1-200-01) and suitable for use across military
installations.
(d) Selection of Installations.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the official designated under subsection (b), shall--
(1) select one or more military installations at which to
carry out the pilot program established under this section; and
(2) minimize any disruption to the operations of any
selected installation due to participation in the pilot program.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
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on the implementation of the pilot program established under
this section, including--
(A) a summary of any barriers to such
implementation, including any statutory or resource
limitations;
(B) a summary of the recommendations to address any
such barrier; and
(C) any other recommendation of the Secretary for
improving the pilot program.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
termination date in subsection (f), the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
of the pilot program.
(f) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is five years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning
given in section 4841 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given
in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2888. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2920 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM ON
PROCUREMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES FOR
INSTALLATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE THROUGH AREAWIDE CONTRACTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Pilot Program Required.--Not later than 30
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish a pilot program (in this section referred to as
the ``pilot program'') for the purposes of procuring utility services
through an areawide contract with a public utility provider for any
utility services that support energy resilience and mission readiness of
a military installation.
(b) Deadline for Contracts.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department
shall enter into at least one areawide contract with a public utility
provider pursuant to the pilot program.
(c) Public-private Partnerships.--The Secretary shall carry out the
pilot program by entering into one or more public-private partnerships
through an areawide contract entered into under the pilot program.
(d) Competition.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
shall, in accordance with part 6.302 of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation, develop--
(1) a justification and approval template to be used by all
acquisition commands of the military departments when entering
into an areawide contract pursuant to the pilot program; and
(2) <<NOTE: Process.>> a process for granting waivers with
respect to the requirements of the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation.
(e) Termination Date.--The authority of the Secretary of Defense to
carry out the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is one year
after the date on which the Secretary commences the pilot program.
(f) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the pilot program is terminated pursuant to subsection (e), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes--
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(1) an analysis of the pilot program, including any
efficiencies, benefits, and cost-savings associated with
utilizing areawide contracts under the pilot program to procure
utility services from a public utility provider; and
(2) proposed solutions, including recommended legislative
text and modifications to the Federal Acquisition Regulation or
policy guidance of the Department of Defense, to overcome any
remaining legal and policy hurdles that the Secretary identifies
as inhibiting adherence to and implementation of section 2811(b)
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2920 note).
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``areawide contract'', ``energy resilience'',
and ``utility service'' have the meanings given such terms in
section 2811(b)(3) of such Act.
(2) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given
such term in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2889. <<NOTE: 10 USC 2802 note.>> CONSIDERATION OF MODULAR
CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH PROTECTIVE
DESIGN ELEMENTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--In determining the
requirements for a proposed military construction project with
protective design elements, the Secretary of Defense shall consider the
use of modular construction methods along with other construction
methods to determine the most effective method for such military
construction project to meet mission needs.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report on
the use of modular construction methods as described in subsection (a).
Such report shall include the following:
(1) A summary of current Department of Defense policy and
guidance governing the use of modular construction for military
construction projects, including modular construction
methodologies with protective design elements.
(2) A cost-benefit analysis that--
(A) compares modular construction methods to other
construction methods for military construction projects;
and
(B) describes the effect of modular construction
methods on construction timelines and life-cycle costs.
(3) An identification of potential use cases for modular
construction methods and any limitations or constraints on the
use of such methods.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``modular construction'' means a construction
process in which components of a military construction project
are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions and then
transported to the site of such project for assembly.
(2) The term ``protective design elements'' means, with
respect to a military construction project, that such project
requires use of materials that have been blast hardened or
ballistic hardened.
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SEC. 2890. <<NOTE: Deadline. 10 USC 2687a note.>> NOTICE RELATING
TO CONTRACTS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS TO
ESTABLISH AN ENDURING LOCATION IN A
FOREIGN COUNTRY.
Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of
Defense, a Secretary of a military department, or a combatant commander
enters into a contract or other agreement to establish an enduring
location (as described in section 2687a of title 10, United States Code)
in a foreign country for purposes of supporting members of the Armed
Forces in such foreign country, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
appropriate congressional defense committees a notification of such
action.
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. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to atomic energy defense activities.
Sec. 3112. Plutonium pit production capacity.
Sec. 3113. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3114. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 3115. Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific,
engineering, and technical personnel.
Sec. 3116. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
Energy projects.
Sec. 3117. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
Sec. 3123. Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction
authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3124. Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance
metrics for reducing risk.
Sec. 3125. Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive
waste disposal planning and optimization.
Sec. 3126. Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
Sec. 3127. National security positions within the Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private
entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; report.
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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 2026 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:
Project 26-D-511 MESA Photolithography Capability (MPC),
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
$40,000,000.
Project 26-D-510 Product Realization Infrastructure for
Stockpile Modernization, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Livermore, California, $15,000,000.
Project 26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project (LAMP), Los
Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, $20,000,000.
Project 26-D-513 Combined Radiation Environments for
Survivability Testing, Sandia National Laboratories,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, $52,248,000.
Project 26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield Capability,
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California,
$26,000,000.
Project 26-D-530 East Side Office Building, Knolls Atomic
Power Laboratory, Niskayuna, New York, $75,000,000.
SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 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 2026 for other defense activities in carrying out
programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.
SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 for nuclear energy as specified in the
funding table in section 4701.
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Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 3111. ORGANIZATION AND CODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW
RELATING TO ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United States
Code, is <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 101.>> amended by adding at the end the
following new subpart:
``Subpart B <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101.>> --Atomic Energy Defense
``Chapter 601--Organizational Matters
``6101. Definitions.
``6102. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
``6103. Management structure for nuclear security enterprise.
``6104. Monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components,
subsystems, and materials.
``6105. Common financial reporting system for the nuclear security
enterprise .
``6106. Restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense
activities and facilities.
``6107. Establishment of Center for Security Technology, Analysis,
Response, and Testing.
``Chapter 602--Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Matters
``subchapter i--stockpile stewardship and weapons production
``6111. Stockpile stewardship program.
``6112. Portfolio management framework for National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``6113. Stockpile stewardship criteria.
``6114. Nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
``6115. Major warhead refurbishment program.
``6116. Stockpile management program.
``6117. Annual assessments and reports to the President and Congress
regarding the condition of the United States nuclear weapons
stockpile.
``6118. Form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of
the nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6119. Nuclear test ban readiness program.
``6120. Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear
weapons.
``6121. Testing of nuclear weapons.
``6122. Manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification
of nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6123. Acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes.
``6124. Reports on critical difficulties at national security
laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities.
``6125. Selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates and
reviews of certain programs and facilities.
``6126. Advice to President and Congress regarding safety, security, and
reliability of United States nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6127. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
``6128. Plutonium pit production capacity.
``6129. Certification of completion of milestones with respect to
plutonium pit aging .
``6130. Authorization of workforce development and training partnership
programs within National Nuclear Security Administration.
``6131. Stockpile responsiveness program.
``6132. Long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for
unencumbered uranium.
``6133. Plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy Department of
Defense uranium requirements.
``6134. Incorporation of integrated surety architecture.
``6135. W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process.
``6136. Earned value management and technology readiness levels for life
extension programs.
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``subchapter ii--tritium
``6141. Tritium production program.
``6142. Tritium recycling.
``6143. Modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities.
``Chapter 603--Proliferation Matters
``6151. Authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials.
``6152. Completion of material protection, control, and accounting
activities in the Russian Federation.
``6153. Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at Savannah River Site.
``6154. Disposition of surplus defense plutonium at Savannah River Site,
Aiken, South Carolina.
``6155. Acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment at vulnerable
sites worldwide.
``6156. Acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources.
``6157. International agreements on nuclear weapons data.
``6158. International agreements on information on radioactive
materials.
``6159. Defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan.
``6160. Information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation
programs.
``6161. Annual Selected Acquisition Reports on certain hardware relating
to defense nuclear nonproliferation.
``Chapter 604--Defense Environmental Cleanup Matters
``subchapter i--defense environmental cleanup
``6171. Defense environmental cleanup account.
``6172. Classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset
projects or operations activities.
``6173. Requirement to develop future use plans for defense
environmental cleanup.
``6174. Future-years defense environmental cleanup plan.
``6175. Accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup
activities.
``6176. Defense environmental cleanup technology program.
``6177. Other programs relating to technology development.
``6178. Report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures.
``6179. Public participation in planning for defense environmental
cleanup.
``6180. Policy of Department of Energy regarding future defense
environmental management matters.
``6181. Estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup
milestones required by consent orders.
``6182. Public statement of environmental liabilities.
``subchapter ii--closure of facilities
``6191. Reports in connection with permanent closures of Department of
Energy defense nuclear facilities.
``6192. Defense site acceleration completion.
``6193. Sandia National Laboratories.
``6194. Plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational
defense nuclear facilities.
``subchapter iii--hanford reservation, washington
``6201. Safety measures for waste tanks at Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``6202. Hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms.
``6203. River protection project.
``6204. Notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous
material.
``subchapter iv--savannah river site, south carolina
``6211. Accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at
the Defense Waste Processing Facility, Savannah River Site.
``6212. Multi-year plan for clean-up.
``6213. Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of legacy
nuclear materials.
``Chapter 605--Safeguards and Security Matters
``subchapter i--safeguards and security
``6221. Prohibition on international inspections of Department of Energy
facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified.
``6222. Restrictions on access to national security laboratories by
foreign visitors from sensitive countries.
``6223. Background investigations of certain personnel at Department of
Energy facilities.
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``6224. Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program.
``6225. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and
counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense
programs.
``6226. Annual report and certification on status of security of atomic
energy defense facilities.
``6227. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
``6228. Reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and
subcontractors.
``subchapter ii--classified information
``6231. Review of certain documents before declassification and release.
``6232. Protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and
formerly restricted data.
``6233. Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and
formerly restricted data.
``6234. Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-
laboratory exchanges.
``6235. Identification in budget materials of amounts for
declassification activities and limitation on expenditures
for such activities.
``Chapter 606--Personnel Matters
``subchapter i--personnel management
``6241. Authority for appointment of certain scientific, engineering,
and technical personnel.
``6242. Whistleblower protection program.
``6243. Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities workforce
restructuring plan.
``6244. Authority to provide certificate of commendation to Department
of Energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in
stockpile stewardship and security.
``subchapter ii--education and training
``6251. Executive management training in Department of Energy.
``6252. Stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program.
``6253. Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the
nuclear security enterprise.
``subchapter iii--worker safety
``6261. Worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities.
``6262. Safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities.
``6263. Program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to
hazardous and radioactive substances.
``6264. Programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation
released from Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``6265. Use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of
facilities of the Administration and the Office of
Environmental Management.
``6266. Notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents.
``Chapter 607--Budget and Financial Management Matters
``subchapter i--recurring national security authorization provisions
``6271. Definitions.
``6272. Reprogramming.
``6273. Minor construction projects.
``6274. General plant projects.
``6275. Limits on construction projects.
``6276. Fund transfer authority.
``6277. Conceptual and construction design.
``6278. Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction
activities.
``6279. Scope of authority to carry out plant projects.
``6280. Availability of funds.
``6281. Transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds.
``6282. Transfer of weapons activities funds.
``6283. Funds available for all national security programs of the
Department of Energy.
``6284. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of Energy
projects.
``6285. Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense
capital assets.
``6286. Use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear
weapon life extension programs.
``6287. Matters relating to critical decisions.
``6288. Unfunded priorities of the Administration.
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``6289. Review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget.
``6290. Improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of
alternatives.
``subchapter ii--penalties
``6301. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental
laws.
``6302. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under Clean Air
Act.
``subchapter iii--other matters
``6311. Reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense
activities.
``6312. Independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets
acquisition projects.
``Chapter 608--Administrative Matters
``subchapter i--contracts
``6321. Costs not allowed under covered contracts.
``6322. Prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating
defense nuclear facilities.
``6323. Assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear
facilities.
``6324. Contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out
of atomic weapons testing programs.
``6325. Notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party
financing arrangements.
``6326. Publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to
award fees.
``6327. Enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk.
``6328. Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and
operating contracts.
``subchapter ii--research and development
``6331. Laboratory-directed research and development programs.
``6332. Laboratory-directed research and development.
``6333. Funding for laboratory directed research and development.
``6334. Charges to individual program, project, or activity.
``6335. Limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and
development purposes.
``6336. Report on use of funds for certain research and development
purposes.
``6337. Critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and
development centers.
``6338. University-based research collaboration program.
``6339. Limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program
within the administration.
``subchapter iii--facilities management
``6351. Transfers of real property at certain Department of Energy
facilities.
``6352. Engineering and manufacturing research, development, and
demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons
production facilities.
``6353. Activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities.
``6354. Pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or
utilization of certain department of energy assets.
``6355. Department of Energy energy parks program.
``6356. Authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting.
``subchapter iv--other matters
``6361. Payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure
at Nevada National Security Site.
``6362. University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program.
``CHAPTER 601 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101.>> --ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
``Sec. 6101. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6101.>> Definitions
``Except as otherwise provided, in this subpart:
``(1) The term `Administration' means the National Nuclear
Security Administration.
``(2) The term `Administrator' means the Administrator for
Nuclear Security.
``(3) The term `classified information' means any
information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order
No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 (50 U.S.C. 3001 note), Executive
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Order No. 12958 of April 17, 1995 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note),
Executive Order No. 13526 of December 29, 2009 (50 U.S.C. 3161
note), or successor orders, to require protection against
unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated.
``(4) The terms `defense nuclear facility' and `Department
of Energy defense nuclear facility' have the meaning given the
term `Department of Energy defense nuclear facility' in section
318 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286g).
``(5) The term `nuclear security enterprise' means the
physical facilities, technology, and human capital of the
national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons
production facilities.
``(6) The term `national security laboratory' means any of
the following:
``(A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos,
New Mexico.
``(B) Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, and Livermore, California.
``(C) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Livermore, California.
``(7) The term `Nuclear Weapons Council' means the Nuclear
Weapons Council established by section 179.
``(8) The term `nuclear weapons production facility' means
any of the following:
``(A) The Kansas City National Security Campus,
Kansas City, Missouri.
``(B) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
``(C) The Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
``(D) The Savannah River Site, Aiken, South
Carolina.
``(E) The Nevada National Security Site, Nevada.
``(F) Any facility of the Department of Energy that
the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the
Administrator and Congress, determines to be consistent
with the mission of the Administration.
``(9) The term `Restricted Data' has the meaning given such
term in section 11 y. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42
U.S.C. 2014(y)).
``Sec. 6102. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6102.>> Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program
``The provisions of Executive Order Numbered 12344, dated February
1, 1982, pertaining to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, shall
remain in force until changed by law.
``Sec. 6103. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6103.>> Management structure for
nuclear security enterprise
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a management
structure for the nuclear security enterprise in accordance with the
National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.).
``(b) National Nuclear Security Administration Council.--
``(1) The Administrator shall establish a council to be
known as the `National Nuclear Security Administration Council'.
The Council may advise the Administrator on--
``(A) scientific and technical issues relating to
policy matters;
``(B) operational concerns;
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``(C) strategic planning;
``(D) the development of priorities relating to the
mission and operations of the Administration and the
nuclear security enterprise; and
``(E) such other matters as the Administrator
determines appropriate.
``(2) The Council shall be composed of the directors of the
national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons
production facilities.
``(3) The Council may provide the Administrator or the
Secretary of Energy recommendations--
``(A) for improving the governance, management,
effectiveness, and efficiency of the Administration; and
``(B) relating to any other matter in accordance
with paragraph (1).
``(4) Not later than 60 days after the date on which any
recommendation under paragraph (3) is received, the
Administrator or the Secretary, as the case may be, shall
respond to the Council with respect to whether such
recommendation will be implemented and the reasoning for
implementing or not implementing such recommendation.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--This section may not be construed as
affecting the authority of the Secretary of Energy, in carrying out
national security programs, with respect to the management, planning,
and oversight of the Administration or as affecting the delegation by
the Secretary of authority to carry out such activities, as set forth
under subsection (a) of section 4102 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2512) as it existed before the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-
239; 126 Stat. 2169).
``Sec. 6104. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6104.>> Monitoring of industrial base
for nuclear weapons components, subsystems, and
materials
``(a) Designation of Official.--Not later than March 1, 2021, the
Administrator shall designate a senior official within the
Administration to be responsible for monitoring the industrial base that
supports the nuclear weapons components, subsystems, and materials of
the Administration, including--
``(1) the consistent monitoring of the current status of the
industrial base;
``(2) tracking of industrial base issues over time; and
``(3) proactively identifying gaps or risks in specific
areas relating to the industrial base.
``(b) Provision of Resources.--The Administrator shall ensure that
the official designated under subsection (a) is provided with resources
sufficient to conduct the monitoring required by that subsection.
``(c) Consultations.--The Administrator, acting through the official
designated under subsection (a), shall, to the extent practicable and
beneficial, in conducting the monitoring required by that subsection,
consult with--
``(1) officials of the Department of Defense who are members
of the Nuclear Weapons Council established under section 179;
``(2) officials of the Department of Defense responsible for
the defense industrial base; and
``(3) other components of the Department of Energy that rely
on similar components, subsystems, or materials.
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``(d) Briefings.--
``(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2021, the
Administrator shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
designation of the official required by subsection (a),
including on--
``(A) the responsibilities assigned to that
official; and
``(B) the plan for providing that official with
resources sufficient to conduct the monitoring required
by subsection (a).
``(2) Subsequent briefings.--Not later than April 1, 2022,
and annually thereafter through 2024, the Administrator shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on activities carried
out under this section that includes an assessment of the
progress made by the official designated under subsection (a) in
conducting the monitoring required by that subsection.
``(e) Reports.--The Administrator, acting through the official
designated under subsection (a), shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
contemporaneously with each briefing required by subsection (d)(2), a
report--
``(1) identifying actual or potential risks to or specific
gaps in any element of the industrial base that supports the
nuclear weapons components, subsystems, or materials of the
Administration;
``(2) describing the actions the Administration is taking to
further assess, characterize, and prioritize such risks and
gaps;
``(3) describing mitigating actions, if any, the
Administration has underway or planned to mitigate any such
risks or gaps;
``(4) setting forth the anticipated timelines and resources
needed for such mitigating actions; and
``(5) describing the nature of any coordination with or
burden sharing by other departments or agencies of the Federal
Government or the private sector to address such risks and gaps.
``Sec. 6105. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6105.>> Common financial reporting
system for the nuclear security enterprise
``(a) In General.--By not later than four years after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2017 (Public Law 114-328), the Administrator shall, in consultation with
the National Nuclear Security Administration Council established by
section 6103, complete, to the extent practicable, the implementation of
a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise.
``(b) Elements.--The common financial reporting system implemented
pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following:
``(1) Common data reporting requirements for work performed
using funds of the Administration, including reporting of
financial data by standardized labor categories, labor hours,
functional elements, and cost elements.
``(2) A common work breakdown structure for the
Administration that aligns contractor work breakdown structures
with the budget structure of the Administration.
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``(3) Definitions and methodologies for identifying and
reporting costs for programs of records and base capabilities
within the Administration.
``(4) A capability to leverage, where appropriate, the
Defense Cost Analysis Resource Center of the Office of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation of the Department of Defense
using historical costing data by the Administration.
``(c) Reports.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2017, and
annually thereafter, the Administrator shall, in consultation
with the National Nuclear Security Administration Council,
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
progress of the Administration toward implementing a common
financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise
as required by subsection (a).
``(2) Report.--Each report under this subsection shall
include the following:
``(A) A summary of activities, accomplishments,
challenges, benefits, and costs related to the
implementation of a common financial reporting system
for the nuclear security enterprise during the year
preceding the year in which such report is submitted.
``(B) A summary of planned activities in connection
with the implementation of a common financial reporting
system for the nuclear security enterprise in the year
in which such report is submitted.
``(C) A description of any anticipated modifications
to the schedule for implementing a common financial
reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise,
including an update on possible risks, challenges, and
costs related to such implementation.
``(3) Termination.--No report is required under this
subsection after the completion of the implementation of a
common financial reporting system for the nuclear security
enterprise.
``Sec. 6106. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6106.>> Restriction on licensing
requirement for certain defense activities and
facilities
``None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the Department
of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy
Authorization Act of 1981 (Public Law 96-540; 94 Stat. 3197) or any
other Act may be used for any purpose related to licensing of any
defense activity or facility of the Department of Energy by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
``Sec. 6107. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6107.>> Establishment of Center for
Security Technology, Analysis, Response, and
Testing
``(a) Establishment.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security shall
establish within the nuclear security enterprise a Center for Security
Technology, Analysis, Response, and Testing.
``(b) Duties.--The center established under subsection (a) shall
carry out the following:
``(1) Provide to the Administrator, the Chief of Defense
Nuclear Security, and the management and operating contractors
of the nuclear security enterprise a wide range of objective
expertise on security technologies, systems, analysis, testing,
and response forces.
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``(2) Assist the Administrator in developing standards,
requirements, analysis methods, and testing criteria with
respect to security.
``(3) Collect, analyze, and distribute lessons learned with
respect to security.
``(4) Support inspections and oversight activities with
respect to security.
``(5) Promote professional development and training for
security professionals.
``(6) Provide for advance and bulk procurement for security-
related acquisitions that affect multiple facilities of the
nuclear security enterprise.
``(7) Advocate for continual improvement and security
excellence throughout the nuclear security enterprise.
``(8) Such other duties as the Administrator may assign.
``CHAPTER 602 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6111.>> --NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE
MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6111.>> STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP AND
WEAPONS PRODUCTION
``Sec. 6111. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6111.>> Stockpile stewardship program
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator, shall establish a stewardship program to ensure--
``(1) the preservation of the core intellectual and
technical competencies of the United States in nuclear weapons,
including weapons design, system integration, manufacturing,
security, use control, reliability assessment, and
certification; and
``(2) that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe, secure,
and reliable without the use of underground nuclear weapons
testing.
``(b) Program Elements.--The program shall include the following:
``(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.
``(2) Support for advanced computational capabilities to
enhance the simulation and modeling capabilities of the United
States with respect to the performance over time of nuclear
weapons.
``(3) Support for above-ground experimental programs, such
as hydrotesting, high-energy lasers, inertial confinement
fusion, plasma physics, and materials research.
``(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.
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``(5) Support for the use of, and experiments facilitated
by, the advanced experimental facilities of the United States,
including--
``(A) the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory;
``(B) the Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test
Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory;
``(C) the Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories;
and
``(D) the experimental facilities at the Nevada
National Security Site.
``Sec. 6112. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6112.>> Portfolio management framework
for National Nuclear Security Administration
``(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81), the Administrator shall--
``(1) in consultation with the Nuclear Weapons Council
established under section 179, develop and implement a portfolio
management framework for the nuclear security enterprise that--
``(A) defines the Administration's portfolio of
nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure maintenance
and modernization programs;
``(B) establishes a portfolio governance structure,
including portfolio-level selection criteria,
prioritization criteria, and performance metrics;
``(C) outlines the approach of the Administration to
managing that portfolio; and
``(D) incorporates the leading practices identified
by the Comptroller General of the United States in the
report titled ``Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA Should
Use Portfolio Management Leading Practices to Support
Modernization Efforts'' (GAO-21-398) and dated June
2021; and
``(2) complete an integrated, comprehensive assessment of
the portfolio management capabilities required to execute the
weapons activities portfolio of the Administration.
``(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than June 1, 2022, the
Administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on--
``(1) the progress of the Administrator in developing the
framework described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and
completing the assessment required by paragraph (2) of that
subsection; and
``(2) the plans of the Administrator for implementing the
recommendations of the Comptroller General in the report
referred to in paragraph (1)(D) of that subsection.
``Sec. 6113. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6113.>> Stockpile stewardship criteria
``(a) Requirement for Criteria.--The Secretary of Energy shall
develop clear and specific criteria for judging whether the science-
based tools being used by the Department of Energy for determining the
safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile are performing
in a manner that will provide an adequate degree of certainty that the
stockpile is safe and reliable.
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``(b) Coordination With Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary of
Energy, in developing the criteria required by subsection (a), shall
coordinate with the Secretary of Defense.
``Sec. 6114. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6114.>> Nuclear weapons stockpile
stewardship, management, and responsiveness plan
``(a) Plan Requirement.--The Administrator, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense and other appropriate officials of the departments
and agencies of the Federal Government, shall develop and annually
update a plan for sustaining the nuclear weapons stockpile. The plan
shall cover, at a minimum, stockpile stewardship, stockpile management,
stockpile responsiveness, stockpile surveillance, program direction,
infrastructure modernization, human capital, and nuclear test readiness.
The plan shall be consistent with the programmatic and technical
requirements of the most recent annual Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
Memorandum.
``(b) Submissions to Congress.--
``(1) In accordance with subsection (c), not later than
March 15 of each even-numbered year, the Administrator shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a summary of the
plan developed under subsection (a).
``(2) In accordance with subsection (d), not later than
March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Administrator shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed report
on the plan developed under subsection (a).
``(3) The summaries and reports required by this subsection
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
``(c) Elements of Biennial Plan Summary.--Each summary of the plan
submitted under subsection (b)(1) shall include, at a minimum, the
following:
``(1) A summary of the status of the nuclear weapons
stockpile, including the number and age of warheads (including
both active and inactive) for each warhead type.
``(2) A summary of the status, plans, budgets, and schedules
for warhead life extension programs and any other programs to
modify, update, or replace warhead types.
``(3) A summary of the methods and information used to
determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and
reliable, as well as the relationship of science-based tools to
the collection and interpretation of such information.
``(4) A summary of the status of the nuclear security
enterprise, including programs and plans for infrastructure
modernization and retention of human capital, as well as
associated budgets and schedules.
``(5) A summary of the status, plans, and budgets for
carrying out the stockpile responsiveness program under section
6131.
``(6) A summary of the plan regarding the research and
development, deployment, and lifecycle sustainment of
technologies described in subsection (d)(7).
``(7) A summary of the assessment under subsection (d)(8)
regarding the execution of programs with current and projected
budgets and any associated risks.
``(8) Identification of any modifications or updates to the
plan since the previous summary or detailed report was submitted
under subsection (b).
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``(9) Such other information as the Administrator considers
appropriate.
``(d) Elements of Biennial Detailed Report.--Each detailed report on
the plan submitted under subsection (b)(2) shall include, at a minimum,
the following:
``(1) With respect to stockpile stewardship, stockpile
management, and stockpile responsiveness--
``(A) the status of the nuclear weapons stockpile,
including the number and age of warheads (including both
active and inactive) for each warhead type;
``(B) for each five-year period occurring during the
period beginning on the date of the report and ending on
the date that is 20 years after the date of the report--
``(i) the planned number of nuclear warheads
(including active and inactive) for each warhead
type in the nuclear weapons stockpile; and
``(ii) the past and projected future total
lifecycle cost of each type of nuclear weapon;
``(C) the status, plans, budgets, and schedules for
warhead life extension programs and any other programs
to modify, update, or replace warhead types;
``(D) a description of the process by which the
Administrator assesses the lifetimes, and requirements
for life extension or replacement, of the nuclear and
non-nuclear components of the warheads (including active
and inactive warheads) in the nuclear weapons stockpile;
``(E) a description of the process used in
recertifying the safety, security, and reliability of
each warhead type in the nuclear weapons stockpile;
``(F) any concerns of the Administrator that would
affect the ability of the Administrator to recertify the
safety, security, or reliability of warheads in the
nuclear weapons stockpile (including active and inactive
warheads);
``(G) mechanisms to provide for the manufacture,
maintenance, and modernization of each warhead type in
the nuclear weapons stockpile, as needed;
``(H) mechanisms to expedite the collection of
information necessary for carrying out the stockpile
management program required by section 6116, including
information relating to the aging of materials and
components, new manufacturing techniques, and the
replacement or substitution of materials;
``(I) mechanisms to ensure the appropriate
assignment of roles and missions for each national
security laboratory and nuclear weapons production
facility, including mechanisms for allocation of
workload, mechanisms to ensure the carrying out of
appropriate modernization activities, and mechanisms to
ensure the retention of skilled personnel;
``(J) mechanisms to ensure that each national
security laboratory has full and complete access to all
weapons data to enable a rigorous peer-review process to
support the annual assessment of the condition of the
nuclear weapons stockpile required under section 6117;
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``(K) mechanisms for allocating funds for activities
under the stockpile management program required by
section 6116, including allocations of funds by weapon
type and facility;
``(L) for each of the five fiscal years following
the fiscal year in which the report is submitted, an
identification of the funds needed to carry out the
program required under section 6116;
``(M) the status, plans, activities, budgets, and
schedules for carrying out the stockpile responsiveness
program under section 6131;
``(N) for each of the five fiscal years following
the fiscal year in which the report is submitted, an
identification of the funds needed to carry out the
program required under section 6131; and
``(O) as required, when assessing and developing
prototype nuclear weapons of foreign countries, a report
from the directors of the national security laboratories
on the need and plan for such assessment and development
that includes separate comments on the plan from the
Secretary of Energy and the Director of National
Intelligence.
``(2) With respect to science-based tools--
``(A) a description of the information needed to
determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and
reliable;
``(B) for each science-based tool used to collect
information described in subparagraph (A), the
relationship between such tool and such information and
the effectiveness of such tool in providing such
information based on the criteria developed pursuant to
section 6113(a); and
``(C) the criteria developed under section 6113(a)
(including any updates to such criteria).
``(3) An assessment of the stockpile stewardship program
under section 6111(a) by the Administrator, in consultation with
the directors of the national security laboratories, which shall
set forth--
``(A) an identification and description of--
``(i) any key technical challenges to the
stockpile stewardship program; and
``(ii) the strategies to address such
challenges without the use of nuclear testing;
``(B) a strategy for using the science-based tools
(including advanced simulation and computing
capabilities) of each national security laboratory to
ensure that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe,
secure, and reliable without the use of nuclear testing;
``(C) an assessment of the science-based tools
(including advanced simulation and computing
capabilities) of each national security laboratory that
exist at the time of the assessment compared with the
science-based tools expected to exist during the period
covered by the future-years nuclear security program;
and
``(D) an assessment of the core scientific and
technical competencies required to achieve the
objectives of the stockpile stewardship program and
other weapons activities and weapons-related activities
of the Administration, including--
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``(i) the number of scientists, engineers, and
technicians, by discipline, required to maintain
such competencies; and
``(ii) a description of any shortage of such
individuals that exists at the time of the
assessment compared with any shortage expected to
exist during the period covered by the future-
years nuclear security program.
``(4) With respect to the nuclear security infrastructure--
``(A) a description of the modernization and
refurbishment measures the Administrator determines
necessary to meet the requirements prescribed in--
``(i) the national security strategy of the
United States as set forth in the most recent
national security strategy report of the President
under section 108 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) if such strategy has been
submitted as of the date of the plan;
``(ii) the most recent national defense
strategy as of the date of the plan; and
``(iii) the most recent Nuclear Posture Review
as of the date of the plan;
``(B) a schedule for implementing the measures
described under subparagraph (A) during the 10-year
period following the date of the plan;
``(C) the estimated levels of annual funds the
Administrator determines necessary to carry out the
measures described under subparagraph (A), including a
discussion of the criteria, evidence, and strategies on
which such estimated levels of annual funds are based;
and
``(D)(i) a description of--
``(I) the metrics (based on industry best
practices) used by the Administrator to determine
the infrastructure deferred maintenance and repair
needs of the nuclear security enterprise; and
``(II) the percentage of replacement plant
value being spent on maintenance and repair needs
of the nuclear security enterprise; and
``(ii) an explanation of whether the annual spending
on such needs complies with the recommendation of the
National Research Council of the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that such spending
be in an amount equal to four percent of the replacement
plant value, and, if not, the reasons for such
noncompliance and a plan for how the Administrator will
ensure facilities of the nuclear security enterprise are
being properly sustained.
``(5) With respect to the nuclear test readiness of the
United States--
``(A) an estimate of the period of time that would
be necessary for the Administrator to conduct an
underground test of a nuclear weapon once directed by
the President to conduct such a test;
``(B) a description of the level of test readiness
that the Administrator, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, determines to be appropriate;
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``(C) a list and description of the workforce skills
and capabilities that are essential to carrying out an
underground nuclear test at the Nevada National Security
Site;
``(D) a list and description of the infrastructure
and physical plants that are essential to carrying out
an underground nuclear test at the Nevada National
Security Site; and
``(E) an assessment of the readiness status of the
skills and capabilities described in subparagraph (C)
and the infrastructure and physical plants described in
subparagraph (D).
``(6) A strategy for the integrated management of plutonium
for stockpile and stockpile stewardship needs over a 20-year
period that includes the following:
``(A) An assessment of the baseline science issues
necessary to understand plutonium aging under static and
dynamic conditions under manufactured and
nonmanufactured plutonium geometries.
``(B) An assessment of scientific and testing
instrumentation for plutonium at elemental and bulk
conditions.
``(C) An assessment of manufacturing and handling
technology for plutonium and plutonium components.
``(D) An assessment of computational models of
plutonium performance under static and dynamic loading,
including manufactured and nonmanufactured conditions.
``(E) An identification of any capability gaps with
respect to the assessments described in subparagraphs
(A) through (D).
``(F) An estimate of costs relating to the issues,
instrumentation, technology, and models described in
subparagraphs (A) through (D) over the period covered by
the future-years nuclear security program under section
3253 of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act
(50 U.S.C. 2453).
``(G) An estimate of the cost of eliminating the
capability gaps identified under subparagraph (E) over
the period covered by the future-years nuclear security
program.
``(H) Such other items as the Administrator
considers important for the integrated management of
plutonium for stockpile and stockpile stewardship needs.
``(7) A plan for the research and development, deployment,
and lifecycle sustainment of the technologies employed within
the nuclear security enterprise to address physical and cyber
security threats during the five fiscal years following the date
of the report, together with--
``(A) for each site in the nuclear security
enterprise, a description of the technologies deployed
to address the physical and cybersecurity threats posed
to that site;
``(B) for each site and for the nuclear security
enterprise, the methods used by the Administration to
establish priorities among investments in physical and
cybersecurity technologies; and
``(C) a detailed description of how the funds
identified for each program element specified pursuant
to paragraph (1) in the budget for the Administration
for each fiscal
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year during that five-fiscal-year period will help carry
out that plan.
``(8) An assessment of whether the programs described by the
report can be executed with current and projected budgets and
any associated risks.
``(9) Identification of any modifications or updates to the
plan since the previous summary or detailed report was submitted
under subsection (b).
``(e) Nuclear Weapons Council Assessment.--
``(1) For each detailed report on the plan submitted under
subsection (b)(2), the Nuclear Weapons Council shall conduct an
assessment that includes the following:
``(A) An analysis of the plan, including--
``(i) whether the plan supports the
requirements of the national security strategy of
the United States referred to in subsection
(d)(4)(A)(i), the most recent the national defense
strategy, and the most recent Nuclear Posture
Review;
``(ii) whether the modernization and
refurbishment measures described under
subparagraph (A) of subsection (d)(4) and the
schedule described under subparagraph (B) of such
subsection are adequate to support such
requirements; and
``(iii) whether the plan supports the
stockpile responsiveness program under section
6131 in a manner that meets the objectives of such
program and an identification of any improvements
that may be made to the plan to better carry out
such program.
``(B) An analysis of whether the plan adequately
addresses the requirements for infrastructure
recapitalization of the facilities of the nuclear
security enterprise.
``(C) If the Nuclear Weapons Council determines that
the plan does not adequately support modernization and
refurbishment requirements under subparagraph (A) or the
nuclear security enterprise facilities infrastructure
recapitalization requirements under subparagraph (B), a
risk assessment with respect to--
``(i) supporting the annual certification of
the nuclear weapons stockpile; and
``(ii) maintaining the long-term safety,
security, and reliability of the nuclear weapons
stockpile.
``(2) Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Administrator submits the plan under subsection (b)(2), the
Nuclear Weapons Council shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report detailing the assessment required
under paragraph (1).
``(f) 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 `future-years nuclear security program' means
the program required by section 3253 of the National Nuclear
Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2453).
``(3) The term `national defense strategy' means the review
of the defense programs and policies of the United States that
is carried out every four years under section 113(g).
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``(4) The term `nuclear security budget materials', with
respect to a fiscal year, means the materials submitted to
Congress by the Administrator in support of the budget for that
fiscal year.
``(5) The term `weapons activities' means each activity
within the budget category of weapons activities in the budget
of the Administration.
``(6) The term `weapons-related activities' means each
activity under the Department of Energy that involves nuclear
weapons, nuclear weapons technology, or fissile or radioactive
materials, including activities related to--
``(A) nuclear nonproliferation;
``(B) nuclear forensics;
``(C) nuclear intelligence;
``(D) nuclear safety; and
``(E) nuclear incident response.
``Sec. 6115. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6115.>> Major warhead refurbishment
program
``In fiscal year 2015 and subsequent fiscal years, the Secretary of
Energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, on
each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches the Phase 6.3
milestone, that provides an analysis of alternatives. Such report shall
include--
``(1) a full description of alternatives considered prior to
the award of Phase 6.3;
``(2) a comparison of the costs and benefits of each of
those alternatives, to include an analysis of trade-offs among
cost, schedule, and performance objectives against each
alternative considered;
``(3) identification of the cost and risk of critical
technology elements associated with each alternative, including
technology maturity, integration risk, manufacturing
feasibility, and demonstration needs;
``(4) identification of the cost and risk of additional
capital asset and infrastructure capabilities required to
support production and certification of each alternative;
``(5) a comparative analysis of the risks, costs, and
scheduling needs for any military requirement intended to
enhance warhead safety, security, or maintainability, including
any requirement to consolidate and/or integrate warhead systems
or mods as compared to at least one other feasible refurbishment
alternative the Nuclear Weapons Council considers appropriate;
and
``(6) a life-cycle cost estimate for the alternative
selected that details the overall cost, scope, and schedule
planning assumptions.
``Sec. 6116. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6116.>> Stockpile management program
``(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall
carry out a program, in support of the stockpile stewardship program, to
provide for the effective management, modernization, and replacement, as
required, of the weapons in the nuclear weapons stockpile. The program
shall have the following objectives:
``(1) To enhance the performance and reliability of the
nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States.
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``(2) To further reduce the likelihood of the resumption of
underground nuclear weapons testing.
``(3) To maintain the safety and security of the nuclear
weapons stockpile.
``(4) To optimize the future size of the nuclear weapons
stockpile.
``(5) To reduce the risk of an accidental detonation of an
element of the stockpile.
``(6) To reduce the risk of an element of the stockpile
being used by a person or entity hostile to the United States,
its vital interests, or its allies.
``(b) Program Limitations.--In carrying out the stockpile management
program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall ensure
that--
``(1) any changes made to the stockpile shall be consistent
with the objectives identified in subsection (a);
``(2) any changes made to the stockpile consistent with the
objectives identified in subsection (a) are carried out in a
cost effective manner; and
``(3) any such changes made to the stockpile shall--
``(A) be well understood and certifiable without the
need to resume underground nuclear weapons testing;
``(B) use the design, certification, and production
expertise resident in the nuclear security enterprise to
fulfill current mission requirements of the existing
stockpile; and
``(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.
``(c) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements under
section 6120, for each budget submitted by the President to Congress
under section 1105 of title 31, the amounts requested for the program
under this section shall be clearly identified in the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of that budget.
``Sec. 6117. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6117.>> Annual assessments and reports
to the President and Congress regarding the
condition of the United States nuclear weapons
stockpile
``(a) Annual Assessments Required.--For each nuclear weapon type in
the stockpile of the United States, each official specified in
subsection (b) on an annual basis shall, to the extent such official is
directly responsible for the safety, reliability, performance, or
military effectiveness of that nuclear weapon type, complete an
assessment of the safety, reliability, performance, or military
effectiveness (as the case may be) of that nuclear weapon type.
``(b) Covered Officials.--The officials referred to in subsection
(a) are the following:
``(1) The head of each national security laboratory.
``(2) The Commander of the United States Strategic Command.
``(c) Dual Validation Teams in Support of Assessments.--In support
of the assessments required by subsection (a), the Administrator may
establish teams, known as `dual validation teams', to provide each
national security laboratory responsible for weapons design with
independent evaluations of the condition
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of each warhead for which such laboratory has lead responsibility. A
dual validation team established by the Administrator shall--
``(1) be comprised of weapons experts from the laboratory
that does not have lead responsibility for fielding the warhead
being evaluated;
``(2) have access to all surveillance and underground test
data for all stockpile systems for use in the independent
evaluations;
``(3) use all relevant available data to conduct independent
calculations; and
``(4) pursue independent experiments to support the
independent evaluations.
``(d) Use of Teams of Experts for Assessments.--The head of each
national security laboratory shall establish and use one or more teams
of experts, known as `red teams', to assist in the assessments required
by subsection (a). Each such team shall include experts from both of the
other national security laboratories. Each such team for a national
security laboratory shall--
``(1) review both the matters covered by the assessments
under subsection (a) performed by the head of that laboratory
and any independent evaluations conducted by a dual validation
team under subsection (c);
``(2) subject such matters to challenge; and
``(3) submit the results of such review and challenge,
together with the findings and recommendations of such team with
respect to such review and challenge, to the head of that
laboratory.
``(e) Report on Assessments.--Not later than December 1 of each
year, each official specified in subsection (b) shall submit to the
Secretary concerned, and to the Nuclear Weapons Council, a report on the
assessments that such official was required by subsection (a) to
complete. The report shall include the following:
``(1) The results of each such assessment.
``(2)(A) Such official's determination as to whether or not
one or more underground nuclear tests are necessary to resolve
any issues identified in the assessments and, if so--
``(i) an identification of the specific underground
nuclear tests that are necessary to resolve such issues;
and
``(ii) a discussion of why options other than an
underground nuclear test are not available or would not
resolve such issues.
``(B) An identification of the specific underground nuclear
tests which, while not necessary, might have value in resolving
any such issues and a discussion of the anticipated value of
conducting such tests.
``(C) Such official's determination as to the readiness of
the United States to conduct the underground nuclear tests
identified under subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B), if directed by
the President to do so.
``(3) In the case of a report submitted by the head of a
national security laboratory--
``(A) a concise statement regarding the adequacy of
the science-based tools and methods, including with
respect to cyber assurance, being used to determine the
matters covered by the assessments;
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``(B) a concise statement regarding the adequacy of
the tools and methods employed by the manufacturing
infrastructure required by section 6122 to identify and
fix any inadequacy with respect to the matters covered
by the assessments, and the confidence of the head in
such tools and methods;
``(C) a concise summary of the findings and
recommendations of any teams under subsection (d) that
relate to the assessments, together with a discussion of
those findings and recommendations;
``(D) a concise summary of the results of any
independent evaluation conducted by a dual validation
team under subsection (c); and
``(E) a concise summary of any significant finding
investigations initiated or active during the previous
year for which the head of the national security
laboratory has full or partial responsibility.
``(4) In the case of a report submitted by the Commander of
the United States Strategic Command--
``(A) a discussion of the relative merits of other
nuclear weapon types (if any), or compensatory measures
(if any) that could be taken, that could enable
accomplishment of the missions of the nuclear weapon
types to which the assessments relate, should such
assessments identify any deficiency with respect to such
nuclear weapon types;
``(B) a summary of all major assembly releases in
place as of the date of the report for the active and
inactive nuclear weapon stockpiles; and
``(C) the views of the Commander on the stockpile
responsiveness program under section 6131, the
activities conducted under such program, and any
suggestions to improve such program.
``(5) An identification and discussion of any matter having
an adverse effect on the capability of the official submitting
the report to accurately determine the matters covered by the
assessments.
``(f) Submittals to the President and Congress.--
``(1) Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary
of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
President--
``(A) each report, without change, submitted to
either Secretary under subsection (e) during the
preceding year;
``(B) any comments that the Secretaries individually
or jointly consider appropriate with respect to each
such report;
``(C) the conclusions that the Secretaries
individually or jointly reach as to the safety,
reliability, performance, and military effectiveness of
the nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States; and
``(D) any other information that the Secretaries
individually or jointly consider appropriate.
``(2) Not later than March 15 of each year, the President
shall forward to Congress the matters received by the President
under paragraph (1) for that year, together with any comments
the President considers appropriate.
``(3) If the President does not forward to Congress the
matters required under paragraph (2) by the date required
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by such paragraph, the officials specified in subsection (b)
shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees
not later than March 30 on the report such officials submitted
to the Secretary concerned under subsection (e).
``(g) Classified Form.--Each submittal under subsection (f) shall be
in classified form only, with the classification level required for each
portion of such submittal marked appropriately.
``(h) Definition.--In this section, the term `Secretary concerned'
means--
``(1) the Secretary of Energy, with respect to matters
concerning the Department of Energy; and
``(2) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters
concerning the Department of Defense.
``Sec. 6118. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6118.>> Form of certifications
regarding the safety or reliability of the
nuclear weapons stockpile
``Any certification submitted to the President by the Secretary of
Defense or the Secretary of Energy regarding confidence in the safety or
reliability of a nuclear weapon type in the United States nuclear
weapons stockpile shall be submitted in classified form only.
``Sec. 6119. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6119.>> Nuclear test ban readiness
program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall
establish and support a program to assure that the United States is in a
position to maintain the reliability, safety, and continued deterrent
effect of its stockpile of existing nuclear weapons designs in the event
that a low-threshold or comprehensive ban on nuclear explosives testing
is negotiated and ratified within the framework agreed to by the United
States and the Russian Federation.
``(b) Purposes of Program.--The purposes of the program under
subsection (a) shall be the following:
``(1) To assure that the United States maintains a vigorous
program of stockpile inspection and non-explosive testing so
that, if a low-threshold or comprehensive test ban is entered
into, the United States remains able to detect and identify
potential problems in stockpile reliability and safety in
existing designs of nuclear weapons.
``(2) To assure that the specific materials, components,
processes, and personnel needed for the remanufacture of
existing nuclear weapons or the substitution of alternative
nuclear warheads are available to support such remanufacture or
substitution if such action becomes necessary in order to
satisfy reliability and safety requirements under a low-
threshold or comprehensive test ban agreement.
``(3) To assure that a vigorous program of research in areas
related to nuclear weapons science and engineering is supported
so that, if a low-threshold or comprehensive test ban agreement
is entered into, the United States is able to maintain a base of
technical knowledge about nuclear weapons design and nuclear
weapons effects.
``(c) Conduct of Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out
the program provided for in subsection (a). The program shall be carried
out with the participation of representatives of the Department of
Defense, the nuclear weapons production facilities, and the national
security laboratories.
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``Sec. 6120. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6120.>> Requirements for specific
request for new or modified nuclear weapons
``(a) Requirement for Request for Funds for Development.--
``(1) In any fiscal year after fiscal year 2002 in which the
Secretary of Energy plans to carry out activities described in
paragraph (2) relating to the development of a new nuclear
weapon or modified nuclear weapon beyond phase 2 or phase 6.2
(as the case may be) of the nuclear weapon acquisition process,
the Secretary--
``(A) shall specifically request funds for such
activities in the budget of the President for that
fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31; and
``(B) may carry out such activities only if amounts
are authorized to be appropriated for such activities by
an Act of Congress consistent with section 660 of the
Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7270).
``(2) The activities described in this paragraph are as
follows:
``(A) The conduct, or provision for conduct, of
research and development for the production of a new
nuclear weapon by the United States.
``(B) The conduct, or provision for conduct, of
engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production
of a new nuclear weapon by the United States.
``(C) The conduct, or provision for conduct, of
research and development for the production of a
modified nuclear weapon by the United States.
``(D) The conduct, or provision for conduct, of
engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production
of a modified nuclear weapon by the United States.
``(b) Budget Request Format.--In a request for funds under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a dedicated line item for
each activity described in subsection (a)(2) for a new nuclear weapon or
modified nuclear weapon that is in phase 2 or higher or phase 6.2 or
higher (as the case may be) of the nuclear weapon acquisition process.
``(c) Notification and Briefing of Noncovered Activities.--In any
fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of Energy, acting
through the Administrator, in conjunction with the annual submission of
the budget of the President to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
title 31, shall notify the congressional defense committees of--
``(1) any activities described in subsection (a)(2) relating
to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear
weapon that, during the calendar year prior to the budget
submission, were carried out prior to phase 2 or phase 6.2 (as
the case may be) of the nuclear weapon acquisition process; and
``(2) any plans to carry out, prior to phase 2 or phase 6.2
(as the case may be) of the nuclear weapon acquisition process,
activities described in subsection (a)(2) relating to the
development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon
during the fiscal year covered by that budget.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
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``(1) The term `modified nuclear weapon' means a nuclear
weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of
which--
``(A) is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of
December 2, 2002; and
``(B) is being modified in order to meet a military
requirement that is other than the military requirements
applicable to such nuclear weapon when first placed in
the nuclear weapons stockpile.
``(2) The term `new nuclear weapon' means a nuclear weapon
that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which is
neither--
``(A) in the nuclear weapons stockpile on December
2, 2002; nor
``(B) in production as of that date.
``Sec. 6121. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6121.>> Testing of nuclear weapons
``(a) Underground Testing.--No underground test of nuclear weapons
may be conducted by the United States after September 30, 1996, unless a
foreign state conducts a nuclear test after this date, at which time the
prohibition on United States nuclear testing is lifted.
``(b) Atmospheric Testing.--None of the funds appropriated pursuant
to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public
Law 103-160; 107 Stat. 1547) or any other Act for any fiscal year may be
available to maintain the capability of the United States to conduct
atmospheric testing of a nuclear weapon.
``Sec. 6122. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6122.>> Manufacturing infrastructure
for refabrication and certification of nuclear
weapons stockpile
``(a) Manufacturing Program.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a program for
purposes of establishing within the Government a manufacturing
infrastructure that has the capabilities of meeting the
following objectives:
``(A) To provide a stockpile surveillance
engineering base.
``(B) To refabricate and certify weapon components
and types in the enduring nuclear weapons stockpile, as
necessary.
``(C) To fabricate and certify new nuclear warheads,
as necessary.
``(D) To support nuclear weapons.
``(E) To supply sufficient tritium in support of
nuclear weapons to ensure an upload hedge in the event
circumstances require.
``(2) The purpose of the program carried out under paragraph
(1) shall also be to develop manufacturing capabilities and
capacities necessary to meet the requirements specified in the
annual Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Memorandum.
``(b) Required Capabilities.--The manufacturing infrastructure
established under the program under subsection (a) shall include the
following capabilities (modernized to attain the objectives referred to
in that subsection):
``(1) The weapons assembly and high explosives manufacturing
capabilities of the Pantex Plant.
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``(2) The weapon secondary fabrication capabilities of the
Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
``(3) The capabilities of the Savannah River Site relating
to tritium recycling and processing.
``(4) The fissile material component processing and
fabrication capabilities of the Savannah River Plutonium
Processing Facility and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
``(5) The non-nuclear component capabilities of the Kansas
City National Security Campus, Kansas City, Missouri.
``Sec. 6123. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6123.>> Acceleration of depleted
uranium manufacturing processes
``(a) Acceleration of Manufacturing.--The Administrator shall
require the nuclear security enterprise to accelerate the modernization
of manufacturing processes for depleted uranium by 2030 so that the
nuclear security enterprise--
``(1) demonstrates bulk cold hearth melting of depleted
uranium alloys to augment existing capabilities on an
operational basis for war reserve components;
``(2) manufactures, on a repeatable and ongoing basis, war
reserve depleted uranium alloy components using net shape
casting;
``(3) demonstrates, if possible, a production facility to
conduct routine operations for manufacturing depleted uranium
alloy components outside of the current perimeter security
fencing of the Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee; and
``(4) has available high purity depleted uranium for the
production of war reserve components.
``(b) Annual Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2023, and annually
thereafter through 2030, the Administrator shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on--
``(1) progress made in carrying out subsection (a);
``(2) the cost of activities conducted under such subsection
during the preceding fiscal year; and
``(3) the ability of the nuclear security enterprise to
convert depleted uranium fluoride hexafluoride to depleted
uranium tetrafluoride.
``Sec. 6124. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6124.>> Reports on critical
difficulties at national security laboratories
and nuclear weapons production facilities
``(a) Reports by Heads of Laboratories and Facilities.--In the event
of a difficulty at a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons
production facility that has a significant bearing on confidence in the
safety or reliability of a nuclear weapon or nuclear weapon type, the
head of the laboratory or facility, as the case may be, shall submit to
the Administrator a report on the difficulty. The head of the laboratory
or facility shall submit the report as soon as practicable after
discovery of the difficulty.
``(b) Transmittal by Administrator.--Not later than 10 days after
receipt of a report under subsection (a), the Administrator shall
transmit the report (together with the comments of the Administrator) to
the congressional defense committees, to the Secretary of Energy and the
Secretary of Defense, and to the President.
``(c) Inclusion of Reports in Annual Stockpile Assessment.--Any
report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall also
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be submitted to the President and Congress with the matters required to
be submitted under section 6117(f) for the year in which such report is
submitted.
``Sec. 6125. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6125.>> Selected acquisition reports
and independent cost estimates and reviews of
certain programs and facilities
``(a) Selected Acquisition Reports.--
``(1) At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year,
the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on each
nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension and each major
alteration project (as defined in section 6284(a)(2)) during the
preceding fiscal year. The reports shall be known as Selected
Acquisition Reports for the weapon system concerned.
``(2) The information contained in the Selected Acquisition
Report for a fiscal year for a nuclear weapon system shall be
the information contained in the Selected Acquisition Report for
each fiscal-year quarter in that fiscal year for a major defense
acquisition program under section 4351 or any successor system,
expressed in terms of the nuclear weapon system.
``(b) Independent Cost Estimates and Reviews.--
``(1) The Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees and the Nuclear
Weapons Council the following:
``(A) An independent cost estimate of the following:
``(i) Each nuclear weapon system undergoing
life extension at the completion of phase 6.2A or
new weapon system at the completion of phase 2A,
relating to design definition and cost study.
``(ii) Each nuclear weapon system undergoing
life extension at the completion of phase 6.3 or
new weapon system at the completion of phase 3,
relating to development engineering.
``(iii) Each nuclear weapon system undergoing
life extension at the completion of phase 6.4,
relating to production engineering, and before the
initiation of phase 6.5, relating to first
production.
``(iv) Each new weapon system at the
completion of phase 4, relating to production
engineering, and before the initiation of phase 5,
relating to first production.
``(v) Each new nuclear facility within the
nuclear security enterprise that is estimated to
cost more than $500,000,000 before such facility
achieves critical decision 1 and before such
facility achieves critical decision 2 in the
acquisition process.
``(vi) Each nuclear weapons system undergoing
a major alteration project (as defined in section
6284(a)(2)).
``(B) An independent cost review of each nuclear
weapon system undergoing life extension at the
completion of phase 6.2 or new weapon system at the
completion of phase 2, relating to study of feasibility
and down-select.
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``(2) Each independent cost estimate and independent cost
review under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) whether the cost baseline or the budget
estimate for the period covered by the future-years
nuclear security program has changed, and the rationale
for any such change; and
``(B) any views of the Secretary or the
Administrator regarding such estimate or review.
``(3) The Administrator shall review and consider the
results of any independent cost estimate or independent cost
review of a nuclear weapon system or a nuclear facility, as the
case may be, under this subsection before entering the next
phase of the development process of such system or the
acquisition process of such facility.
``(4) Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (1), each
independent cost estimate or independent cost review of a
nuclear weapon system or a nuclear facility under this
subsection shall be submitted not later than 30 days after the
date on which--
``(A) in the case of a nuclear weapons system, such
system completes a phase specified in such paragraph; or
``(B) in the case of a nuclear facility, such
facility achieves critical decision 1 as specified in
subparagraph (A)(v) of such paragraph.
``(5) Each independent cost estimate or independent cost
review submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if
necessary.
``(c) Authority for Further Assessments.--Upon the request of the
Administrator, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation and in consultation with the
Administrator, may conduct an independent cost assessment of any
initiative or program of the Administration that is estimated to cost
more than $500,000,000.
``Sec. 6126. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6126.>> Advice to President and
Congress regarding safety, security, and
reliability of United States nuclear weapons
stockpile
``(a) Policy.--
``(1) In general.--It is the policy of the United States--
``(A) to maintain a safe, secure, effective, and
reliable nuclear weapons stockpile; and
``(B) as long as other nations control or actively
seek to acquire nuclear weapons, to retain a credible
nuclear deterrent.
``(2) Nuclear weapons stockpile.--It is in the security
interest of the United States to sustain the United States
nuclear weapons stockpile through a program of stockpile
stewardship, carried out at the national security laboratories
and nuclear weapons production facilities.
``(3) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
``(A) the United States should retain a triad of
strategic nuclear forces sufficient to deter any future
hostile foreign leadership with access to strategic
nuclear forces from acting against the vital interests
of the United States;
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``(B) the United States should continue to maintain
nuclear forces of sufficient size and capability to
implement an effective and robust deterrent strategy;
and
``(C) the advice of the persons required to provide
the President and Congress with assurances of the
safety, security, effectiveness, and reliability of the
nuclear weapons force should be scientifically based,
without regard for politics, and of the highest quality
and integrity.
``(b) Advice and Opinions Regarding Nuclear Weapons Stockpile.--In
addition to a director of a national security laboratory or a nuclear
weapons production facility under section 6124, any member of the
Nuclear Weapons Council may also submit to the President, the Secretary
of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, or the congressional defense
committees advice or opinion regarding the safety, security,
effectiveness, and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile.
``(c) Expression of Individual Views.--
``(1) In general.--No individual, including a representative
of the President, may take any action against, or otherwise
constrain, a director of a national security laboratory or a
nuclear weapons production facility or a member of the Nuclear
Weapons Council from presenting the professional views of the
director or member, as the case may be, to the President, the
National Security Council, or Congress regarding--
``(A) the safety, security, reliability, or
credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile and nuclear
forces; or
``(B) the status of, and plans for, the capabilities
and infrastructure that support and sustain the nuclear
weapons stockpile and nuclear forces.
``(2) Construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1)(B) may be
construed to affect the interagency budget process.
``(d) Representative of the President Defined.--In this section, the
term `representative of the President' means the following:
``(1) Any official of the Department of Defense or the
Department of Energy who is appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate.
``(2) Any member or official of the National Security
Council.
``(3) Any member or official of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
``(4) Any official of the Office of Management and Budget.
``Sec. 6127. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6127.>> Notification of certain
regulations that impact the National Nuclear
Security Administration
``(a) In General.--If a director of a national security laboratory
of the Administration determines that a Federal regulation could inhibit
the ability of the Administrator 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.
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``Sec. 6128. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6128.>> Plutonium pit production
capacity
``(a) Requirement.--Consistent with the requirements of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the
nuclear security enterprise--
``(1) during 2021, begins production of qualification
plutonium pits;
``(2) during 2024, produces not less than 10 war reserve
plutonium pits;
``(3) during 2025, produces not less than 20 war reserve
plutonium pits;
``(4) during 2026, produces not less than 30 war reserve
plutonium pits; and
``(5) during 2030, produces not less than 80 war reserve
plutonium pits.
``(b) Annual Certification.--Not later than March 1, 2015, and each
year thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Energy shall certify to
the congressional defense committees and the Secretary of Defense that
the programs and budget of the Secretary of Energy will enable the
nuclear security enterprise to meet the requirements under subsection
(a).
``(c) Plan.--If the Secretary of Energy does not make a
certification under subsection (b) by March 1 of any year in which a
certification is required under that subsection, by not later than May 1
of such year, the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a plan to enable the nuclear
security enterprise to meet the requirements under subsection (a). Such
plan shall include identification of the resources of the Department of
Energy that the Chairman determines should be redirected to support the
plan to meet such requirements.
``(d) Certifications on Plutonium Enterprise.--
``(1) Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which a covered project achieves a critical decision milestone,
the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management and the
Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs shall jointly certify
to the congressional defense committees that the operations,
infrastructure, and workforce of such project are adequate to
carry out the delivery and disposal of planned waste shipments
relating to the plutonium enterprise, as outlined in the
critical decision memoranda of the Department of Energy with
respect to such project.
``(2) Failure to certify.--If the Assistant Secretary for
Environmental Management and the Deputy Administrator for
Defense Programs fail to make a certification under paragraph
(1) by the date specified in such paragraph with respect to a
covered project achieving a critical decision milestone, the
Assistant Secretary and the Deputy Administrator shall jointly
submit to the congressional defense committees, by not later
than 30 days after such date, a plan to ensure that the
operations, infrastructure, and workforce of such project will
be adequate to carry out the delivery and disposal of planned
waste shipments described in such paragraph.
``(e) Reports.--
``(1) Requirement.--Not later than March 1 of each year
during the period beginning on the date on which the first
covered project achieves critical decision 2 in the acquisition
process and ending on the date on which the second project
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achieves critical decision 4 and begins operations, the
Administrator for Nuclear Security shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the planned
production goals of both covered projects during the first 10
years of the operation of the projects.
``(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
``(A) the number of war reserve plutonium pits
planned to be produced during each year, including the
associated warhead type;
``(B) a description of risks and challenges to
meeting the performance baseline for the covered
projects, as approved in critical decision 2 in the
acquisition process;
``(C) options available to the Administrator to
balance scope, costs, and production requirements at the
projects to decrease overall risk to the plutonium
enterprise and enduring plutonium pit requirements; and
``(D) an explanation of any changes to the
production goals or requirements as compared to the
report submitted during the previous year.
``(f) Prohibition on ARIES Expansion Before Achievement of 30 Pit-
per-year Base Capability.--
``(1) In general.--Until the date on which the Administrator
certifies to the congressional defense committees that the base
capability to produce not less than 30 war reserve plutonium
pits per year has been established at Los Alamos National
Laboratory, the Administrator may not--
``(A) carry out a project to expand the pit
disassembly and processing capability of the spaces at
PF-4 occupied by ARIES as of December 22, 2023; or
``(B) otherwise expand such spaces.
``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with
respect to--
``(A) ongoing or planned small projects to sustain
or improve the efficiency of plutonium oxide production,
provided that such projects do not expand the spaces at
PF-4 occupied by ARIES as of December 22, 2023;
``(B) the planning and design of an additional ARIES
capability at a location other than PF-4; or
``(C) the transfer of the ARIES capability to a
location other than PF-4.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) The term `ARIES' means the Advanced Recovery
and Integrated Extraction System method, developed and
piloted at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos,
New Mexico, for disassembling surplus defense plutonium
pits and converting the plutonium from such pits into
plutonium oxide.
``(B) The term `PF-4' means the Plutonium Facility
at Technical Area 55 located at Los Alamos National
Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
``(g) Covered Project Defined.--In this subsection, the term
`covered project' means--
``(1) the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility,
Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina (Project 21-D-511);
or
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``(2) the Plutonium Pit Production Project, Los Alamos
National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico (Project 21-D-512).
``(h) Management of Plutonium Modernization Program.--Not later than
570 days after December 22, 2023, the Administrator for Nuclear Security
shall ensure that the plutonium modernization program established by the
Office of Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security
Administration, or any subsequently developed program designed to meet
the requirements under subsection (a), is managed in accordance with the
best practices for schedule development and cost estimating of the
Government Accountability Office.
``Sec. 6129. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6129.>> Certification of completion of
milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging
``(a) Requirement.--The Administrator shall complete the milestones
on plutonium pit aging identified in the report entitled ``Research
Program Plan for Plutonium and Pit Aging'', published by the
Administration in September 2021.
``(b) Assessments.--The Administrator shall--
``(1) acting through the Defense Programs Advisory
Committee, conduct biennial reviews during the period beginning
not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act and ending December 31, 2030, regarding the progress
achieved toward completing the milestones described in
subsection (a); and
``(2) seek to enter into an arrangement with the private
scientific advisory group known as JASON to conduct, not later
than 2030, an assessment of plutonium pit aging.
``(c) Briefings.--During the period beginning not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act and ending December 31,
2030, the Administrator shall provide to the congressional defense
committees biennial briefings on--
``(1) the progress achieved toward completing the milestones
described in subsection (a); and
``(2) the results of the assessments described in subsection
(b).
``(d) Certification of Completion of Milestones.--Not later than
October 1, 2031, the Administrator shall--
``(1) certify to the congressional defense committees
whether the milestones described in subsection (a) have been
achieved; and
``(2) if the milestones have not been achieved, submit to
such committees a report--
``(A) describing the reasons such milestones have
not been achieved;
``(B) including, if the Administrator determines the
Administration will not be able to meet one of such
milestones, an explanation for that determination; and
``(C) specifying new dates for the completion of the
milestones the Administrator anticipates the
Administration will meet.
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``Sec. 6130. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6130.>> Authorization of workforce
development and training partnership programs
within National Nuclear Security Administration
``(a) Authority.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security may
authorize management and operating contractors at covered facilities to
develop and implement workforce development and training partnership
programs to further the education and training of employees or
prospective employees of such management and operating contractors to
meet the requirements of section 6128.
``(b) Capacity.--To carry out subsection (a), a management and
operating contractor at a covered facility may provide funding through
grants or other means to cover the costs of the development and
implementation of a workforce development and training partnership
program authorized under such subsection, including costs relating to
curriculum development, hiring of teachers, procurement of equipment and
machinery, use of facilities or other properties, and provision of
scholarships and fellowships.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility' means--
``(A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos,
New Mexico; or
``(B) the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South
Carolina.
``(2) The term `prospective employee' means an individual
who has applied (or who, based on their field of study and
experience, is likely to apply) for a position of employment
with a management and operating contractor to support plutonium
pit production at a covered facility.
``Sec. 6131. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6131.>> Stockpile responsiveness
program
``(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to
identify, sustain, enhance, integrate, and continually exercise all
capabilities required to conceptualize, study, design, develop,
engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear weapons to ensure the
nuclear deterrent of the United States remains safe, secure, reliable,
credible, and responsive.
``(b) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall
carry out a stockpile responsiveness program, along with the stockpile
stewardship program under section 6111 and the stockpile management
program under section 6116, to identify, sustain, enhance, integrate,
and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize,
study, design, develop, engineer, certify, produce, and deploy nuclear
weapons.
``(c) Objectives.--The program under subsection (b) shall have the
following objectives:
``(1) Identify, sustain, enhance, integrate, and continually
exercise all of the capabilities, infrastructure, tools, and
technologies across the science, engineering, design,
certification, and manufacturing cycle required to carry out all
phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process, with
respect to both the nuclear security enterprise and relevant
elements of the Department of Defense.
``(2) Identify, enhance, and transfer knowledge, skills, and
direct experience with respect to all phases of the joint
nuclear weapons life cycle process from one generation of
nuclear weapon designers and engineers to the following
generation.
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``(3) Periodically demonstrate stockpile responsiveness
throughout the range of capabilities as required, such as
through the use of prototypes, flight testing, and development
of plans for certification without the need for nuclear
explosive testing.
``(4) Shorten design, certification, and manufacturing
cycles and timelines to minimize the amount of time and costs
leading to an engineering prototype and production.
``(5) Continually exercise processes for the integration and
coordination of all relevant elements and processes of the
Administration and the Department of Defense required to ensure
stockpile responsiveness.
``(6) The retention of the ability, in coordination with the
Director of National Intelligence, to assess and develop
prototype nuclear weapons of foreign countries if needed to meet
intelligence requirements and, if necessary, to conduct no-yield
testing of those prototypes.
``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In this
section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle process' means the
process developed and maintained by the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Energy for the development, production, maintenance, and
retirement of nuclear weapons.
``Sec. 6132. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6132.>> Long-term plan for meeting
national security requirements for unencumbered
uranium
``(a) In General.--Not later than December 31 of each odd-numbered
year through 2031, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for meeting national security
requirements for unencumbered uranium through 2070.
``(b) Plan Requirements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
``(1) An inventory of unencumbered uranium (other than
depleted uranium), by program source and enrichment level, that,
as of the date of the plan, is allocated to national security
requirements.
``(2) An inventory of unencumbered uranium (other than
depleted uranium), by program source and enrichment level, that,
as of the date of the plan, is not allocated to national
security requirements but could be allocated to such
requirements.
``(3) An identification of national security requirements
for unencumbered uranium through 2070, by program source and
enrichment level.
``(4) An assessment of current and projected unencumbered
uranium production by private industry in the United States that
could support future defense requirements.
``(5) A description of any shortfall in obtaining
unencumbered uranium to meet national security requirements and
an assessment of whether that shortfall could be mitigated
through the blending down of uranium that is of a higher
enrichment level.
``(6) An inventory of unencumbered depleted uranium, an
assessment of the portion of that uranium that could be
allocated to national security requirements through re-
enrichment, and an estimate of the costs of re-enriching that
uranium.
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``(7) A description of the swap and barter agreements
involving unencumbered uranium needed to meet national security
requirements that are in effect on the date of the plan.
``(8) An assessment of--
``(A) when additional enrichment of uranium will be
required to meet national security requirements; and
``(B) the options the Secretary is considering to
meet such requirements, including an estimated cost and
timeline for each option and a description of any
changes to policy or law that the Secretary determines
would be required for each option.
``(9) An assessment of how options to provide additional
enriched uranium to meet national security requirements could,
as an additional benefit, contribute to the establishment of a
sustained domestic enrichment capacity and allow the commercial
sector of the United States to reduce reliance on importing
uranium from adversary countries.
``(c) Form of Plan.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(d) Comptroller General Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after
the date on which the congressional defense committees receive each plan
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes an assessment of
the plan.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `depleted', with respect to uranium, means
that the uranium is depleted in uranium-235 compared with
natural uranium.
``(2) The term `unencumbered', with respect to uranium,
means that the United States has no obligation to foreign
governments to use the uranium for only peaceful purposes.
``Sec. 6133. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6133.>> Plan for domestic enrichment
capability to satisfy Department of Defense
uranium requirements
``(a) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(Public Law 118-31), the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that contains a plan to establish a domestic
enrichment capability sufficient to meet defense requirements for
enriched uranium. Such plan shall include--
``(1) a description of defense requirements for enriched
uranium expected to be necessary between the date of the
enactment of this Act and 2060 to meet the requirements of the
Department of Defense, including quantities, material assay, and
the dates by which new enrichment is required;
``(2) key milestones, steps, and policy decisions required
to achieve the domestic uranium enrichment capability;
``(3) the dates by which such key milestones are to be
achieved;
``(4) a funding profile, broken down by project and sub-
project, for obtaining such capability;
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``(5) a description of any changes in the requirement of the
Department of Defense for highly enriched uranium due to AUKUS;
and
``(6) any other elements or information the Administrator
determines appropriate.
``(b) Annual Certification Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than February 1 of each year
after the year during which the report required by subsection
(a) is submitted until the date specified in paragraph (2), the
Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a certification that--
``(A) the Administration is in compliance with the
plan and milestones contained in the report; or
``(B) the Administration is not in compliance with
such plan or milestones, together with--
``(i) a description of the nature of the non-
compliance;
``(ii) the reasons for the non-compliance; and
``(iii) a plan to achieve compliance.
``(2) Termination date.--No report shall be required under
paragraph (1) after the date on which the Administrator
certifies to the congressional defense committees that the final
key milestone under the plan has been met.
``(c) Form of Reports.--The report under subsection (a) and each
annual certification under subsection (b) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``Sec. 6134. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6134.>> Incorporation of integrated
surety architecture
``(a) Shipments.--
``(1) The Administrator shall ensure that shipments
described in paragraph (2) incorporate surety technologies
relating to transportation and shipping developed by the
Integrated Surety Architecture program of the Administration.
``(2) A shipment described in this paragraph is an over-the-
road shipment of the Administration that involves any nuclear
weapon planned to be in the active stockpile after 2025.
``(b) Certain Programs.--
``(1) The Administrator, in coordination with the Chairman
of the Nuclear Weapons Council, shall ensure that each program
described in paragraph (2) incorporates integrated designs
compatible with the Integrated Surety Architecture program.
``(2) A program described in this subsection is a program of
the Administration that is a warhead development program, a life
extension program, or a warhead major alteration program.
``(c) Determination.--
``(1) If, on a case-by-case basis, the Administrator
determines that a shipment under subsection (a) will not
incorporate some or all of the surety technologies described in
such subsection, or that a program under subsection (b) will not
incorporate some or all of the integrated designs described in
such subsection, the Administrator shall submit such
determination to the congressional defense committees, including
the results of an analysis conducted pursuant to paragraph (2).
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``(2) Each determination made under paragraph (1) shall be
based on a documented, system risk analysis that considers
security risk reduction, operational impacts, and technical
risk.
``(d) Termination.--The requirements of subsections (a) and (b)
shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
``Sec. 6135. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6135.>> W93 nuclear warhead
acquisition process
``(a) Reporting Requirements.--
``(1) Phase 1.--Upon receiving a concept definition study
under phase 1 of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the
W93 nuclear weapon, the Nuclear Weapons Council shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report that includes the
following:
``(A) A description of the potential military
characteristics of the weapon.
``(B) A description of the stockpile-to-target
sequence requirements of the weapon.
``(C) An initial assessment of the requirements a
W93 nuclear weapon program is likely to generate for the
nuclear security enterprise, including--
``(i) adjustments to the size and composition
of the workforce;
``(ii) additions to existing weapon design and
production capabilities; or
``(iii) additional facility recapitalization
or new construction.
``(D) A preliminary description of other significant
requirements for a W93 nuclear weapon program,
including--
``(i) first production unit date;
``(ii) initial operational capability date;
``(iii) full operational capability date; and
``(iv) any unique safety and surety
requirements that could increase design complexity
or cost estimate uncertainty.
``(2) Phase 2.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the
date on which the Nuclear Weapons Council approves phase
2 of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the W93
nuclear weapon, the Administrator shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan to
implement a process of independent peer review or review
by a board of experts, or both, with respect to--
``(i) the nonnuclear components of the weapon;
``(ii) subsystem design; and
``(iii) engineering aspects of the weapon.
``(B) Requirements for process.--The Administrator
shall ensure that the process required by subparagraph
(A)--
``(i) uses--
``(I) all relevant capabilities of
the Federal Government, the defense
industrial base, and institutions of
higher education; and
``(II) other capabilities that the
Administrator determines necessary; and
``(ii) informs the entire development life
cycle of the W93 nuclear weapon.
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``(b) Certifications and Reports at Phase 3.--Not later than 15 days
after the date on which the Nuclear Weapons Council approves phase 3 of
the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the W93 nuclear weapon--
``(1) the administrator shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing that includes certifications
that--
``(A) phases 1 through 5 of the joint nuclear
weapons life cycle for the weapon will employ, at a
minimum, the same best practices and will provide
Congress with the same level of programmatic insight as
exists under the phase 6.X process for life extension
programs; and
``(B) the proposed design for the weapon can be
carried out within estimated schedule and cost
objectives; and
``(2) the Commander of the United States Strategic Command
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing, or provide to such committees a briefing on, the
requirements for weapon quantity and composition by type for the
sub-surface ballistic nuclear (SSBN) force, including such
requirements planned for the 15-year period following the date
of the report or briefing, as the case may be, including any
planned life extensions, retirements, or alterations.
``(c) Waivers.--Subsections (a) and (b) may be waived during a
period of war declared by Congress after January 1, 2021.
``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Defined.--In this section,
the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle' has the meaning given that
term in section 6131.
``Sec. 6136. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6136.>> Earned value management and
technology readiness levels for life extension
programs
``(a) Review of Contractor Earned Value Management Systems.--The
Administrator shall enter into an arrangement with an independent entity
under which that entity shall--
``(1) review and validate whether the earned value
management systems of contractors of the Administration for life
extension programs meet the earned value management national
standard; and
``(2) conduct periodic surveillance reviews of such systems
to ensure that such systems maintain compliance with that
standard through program completion.
``(b) Benchmarks for Technology Readiness Levels.--The Administrator
shall--
``(1) establish specific benchmarks for technology readiness
levels of critical technologies for life extension programs at
key decision points; and
``(2) ensure that critical technologies meet such benchmarks
at such decision points.
``(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to programs that, as
of January 1, 2021, have not entered phase 3 of the nuclear weapons
acquisition process or phase 6.3 of a nuclear weapons life extension
program.
``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `earned value
management national standard' means the most recent version of the EIA-
748 Earned Value Management System Standard published by the National
Defense Industrial Association.
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``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6141.>> TRITIUM
``Sec. 6141. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6141.>> Tritium production program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall
establish a tritium production program that is capable of meeting the
tritium requirements of the United States for nuclear weapons.
``(b) Location of Tritium Production Facility.--The Secretary shall
locate any new tritium production facility of the Department of Energy
at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina.
``(c) In-reactor Tests.--The Secretary may perform in-reactor tests
of tritium target rods as part of the activities carried out under the
commercial light water reactor program.
``Sec. 6142. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6142.>> Tritium recycling
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
following activities shall be carried out at the Savannah River Site,
South Carolina:
``(1) All tritium recycling for weapons, including tritium
refitting.
``(2) All activities regarding tritium formerly carried out
at the Mound Plant, Ohio.
``(b) Exception.--The following activities may be carried out at the
Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico:
``(1) Research on tritium.
``(2) Work on tritium in support of the defense inertial
confinement fusion program.
``(3) Provision of technical assistance to the Savannah
River Site regarding the weapons surveillance program.
``Sec. 6143. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6143.>> Modernization and
consolidation of tritium recycling facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall carry out activities at the Savannah
River Site, South Carolina, to--
``(1) modernize and consolidate the facilities for recycling
tritium from weapons; and
``(2) provide a modern tritium extraction facility so as to
ensure that such facilities have a capacity to recycle tritium
from weapons that is adequate to meet the requirements for
tritium for weapons specified in the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
Memorandum.
``CHAPTER 603-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6151.>> PROLIFERATION MATTERS
``Sec. 6151. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6151.>> Authority to conduct program
relating to fissile materials
``The Secretary of Energy may conduct programs designed to improve
the protection, control, and accountability of fissile materials in
Russia.
``Sec. 6152. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6152.>> Completion of material
protection, control, and accounting activities
in the Russian Federation
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b) or
specifically authorized by Congress, international material protection,
control, and accounting activities in the Russian Federation shall be
completed not later than fiscal year 2018.
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``(b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply
to international material protection, control, and accounting activities
in the Russian Federation associated with the Agreement Concerning the
Management and Disposition of Plutonium Designated as No Longer Required
for Defense Purposes and Related Cooperation, signed at Moscow and
Washington August 29 and September 1, 2000, and entered into force July
13, 2011 (TIAS 11-713.1), between the United States and the Russian
Federation.
``Sec. 6153. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6153.>> Disposition of weapons-usable
plutonium at Savannah River Site
``(a) Plan for Construction and Operation of MOX Facility.--
``(1) Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary of
Energy shall submit to Congress a plan for the construction and
operation of the MOX facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken,
South Carolina.
``(2) The plan under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) a schedule for construction and operations so
as to achieve, as of January 1, 2012, and thereafter,
the MOX production objective, and to produce 1 metric
ton of mixed-oxide fuel by December 31, 2012; and
``(B) a schedule of operations of the MOX facility
designed so that 34 metric tons of defense plutonium and
defense plutonium materials at the Savannah River Site
will be processed into mixed-oxide fuel by January 1,
2019.
``(3)(A) Not later than February 15 each year, beginning in
2004 and continuing through 2024, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report on the implementation of the plan required by
paragraph (1).
``(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years before
2010 shall include--
``(i) an assessment of compliance with the schedules
included with the plan under paragraph (2); and
``(ii) a certification by the Secretary whether or
not the MOX production objective can be met by January
2012.
``(C) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years after
2014 shall--
``(i) address whether the MOX production objective
has been met; and
``(ii) assess progress toward meeting the
obligations of the United States under the Plutonium
Management and Disposition Agreement.
``(D) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years after
2019 shall also include an assessment of compliance with the MOX
production objective and, if not in compliance, the plan of the
Secretary for achieving one of the following:
``(i) Compliance with such objective.
``(ii) Removal of all remaining defense plutonium
and defense plutonium materials from the State of South
Carolina.
``(b) Corrective Actions.--
``(1) If a report under subsection (a)(3) indicates that
construction or operation of the MOX facility is behind the
applicable schedule under subsection (g) by 12 months or more,
the Secretary shall submit to Congress, not later than August 15
of the year in which such report is submitted, a plan for
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corrective actions to be implemented by the Secretary to ensure
that the MOX facility project is capable of meeting the MOX
production objective.
``(2) If a plan is submitted under paragraph (1) in any year
after 2008, the plan shall include corrective actions to be
implemented by the Secretary to ensure that the MOX production
objective is met.
``(3) Any plan for corrective actions under paragraph (1) or
(2) shall include established milestones under such plan for
achieving compliance with the MOX production objective.
``(4) If, before January 1, 2012, the Secretary determines
that there is a substantial and material risk that the MOX
production objective will not be achieved by 2012 because of a
failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent
corrective action plan under this subsection, the Secretary
shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX facility until
such risk is addressed and the Secretary certifies that the MOX
production objective can be met by 2012.
``(5) If, after January 1, 2014, the Secretary determines
that the MOX production objective has not been achieved because
of a failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent
corrective action plan under this subsection, the Secretary
shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX facility until
the Secretary certifies that the MOX production objective can be
met.
``(6)(A) Upon making a determination under paragraph (4) or
(5), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
options for removing from the State of South Carolina an amount
of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the
amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials
transferred to the State of South Carolina after April 15, 2002.
``(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include an
analysis of each option set forth in the report, including the
cost and schedule for implementation of such option, and any
requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) relating to consideration or selection
of such option.
``(C) Upon submittal of a report under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary shall commence any analysis that may be required under
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in order to select
among the options set forth in the report.
``(c) Contingent Requirement for Removal of Plutonium and Materials
From Savannah River Site.--If the MOX production objective is not
achieved as of January 1, 2014, the Secretary shall, consistent with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and
other applicable laws, remove from the State of South Carolina, for
storage or disposal elsewhere--
``(1) not later than January 1, 2016, not less than 1 metric
ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials; and
``(2) not later than January 1, 2022, an amount of defense
plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to
the Savannah River Site between April 15, 2002, and January 1,
2022, but not processed by the MOX facility.
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``(d) Economic and Impact Assistance.--
``(1) If the MOX production objective is not achieved as of
January 1, 2016, the Secretary shall, subject to the
availability of appropriations, pay to the State of South
Carolina each year beginning on or after that date through 2021
for economic and impact assistance an amount equal to $1,000,000
per day, not to exceed $100,000,000 per year, until the later
of--
``(A) the date on which the MOX production objective
is achieved in such year; or
``(B) the date on which the Secretary has removed
from the State of South Carolina in such year at least 1
metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials.
``(2)(A) If, as of January 1, 2022, the MOX facility has not
processed mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials in the amount of not less than--
``(i) one metric ton, in each of any two consecutive
calendar years; and
``(ii) three metric tons total,
the Secretary shall, from funds available to the
Secretary, pay to the State of South Carolina for
economic and impact assistance an amount equal to
$1,000,000 per day, not to exceed $100,000,000 per year,
until the removal by the Secretary from the State of
South Carolina of an amount of defense plutonium or
defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials
transferred to the Savannah River Site between April 15,
2002, and January 1, 2022, but not processed by the MOX
facility.
``(B) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to
terminate, supersede, or otherwise affect any other requirements
of this section.
``(3) If the State of South Carolina obtains an injunction
that prohibits the Department of Energy from taking any action
necessary for the Department to meet any deadline specified by
this subsection, that deadline shall be extended for a period of
time equal to the period of time during which the injunction is
in effect.
``(e) Failure to Complete Planned Disposition Program.--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--
``(1) completing the processing of 34 metric tons of defense
plutonium and defense plutonium material by the MOX facility; or
``(2) removing from the State of South Carolina an amount of
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the
amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials
transferred to the Savannah River Site after April 15, 2002, but
not processed by the MOX facility.
``(f) Removal of Mixed-oxide Fuel Upon Completion of Operations of
MOX Facility.--If, one year after the date on which operation of the MOX
facility permanently ceases, any mixed-
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oxide fuel remains at the Savannah River Site, the Secretary shall
submit to Congress--
``(1) a report on when such fuel will be transferred for use
in commercial nuclear reactors; or
``(2) a plan for removing such fuel from the State of South
Carolina.
``(g) Baseline.--Not later than December 31, 2006, the Secretary
shall submit to Congress a report on the construction and operation of
the MOX facility that includes a schedule for revising the requirements
of this section during fiscal year 2007 to conform with the schedule
established by the Secretary for the MOX facility, which shall be based
on estimated funding levels for the fiscal year.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) MOX production objective.--The term `MOX production
objective' means production at the MOX facility of mixed-oxide
fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at
an average rate equivalent to not less than one metric ton of
mixed-oxide fuel per year. The average rate shall be determined
by measuring production at the MOX facility from the date the
facility is declared operational to the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission through the date of assessment.
``(2) MOX facility.--The term `MOX facility' means the
mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at the Savannah River
Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(3) Defense plutonium; defense plutonium materials.--The
terms `defense plutonium' and `defense plutonium materials' mean
weapons-usable plutonium.
``Sec. 6154. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6154.>> Disposition of surplus defense
plutonium at Savannah River Site, Aiken, South
Carolina
``(a) Consultation Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall consult
with the Governor of the State of South Carolina regarding any decisions
or plans of the Secretary related to the disposition of surplus defense
plutonium and defense plutonium materials located at the Savannah River
Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(b) Notice Required.--For each shipment of defense plutonium or
defense plutonium materials to the Savannah River Site, the Secretary
shall, not less than 30 days before the commencement of such shipment,
submit to the congressional defense committees a report providing notice
of such shipment.
``(c) Plan for Disposition.--The Secretary shall prepare a plan for
disposal of the surplus defense plutonium and defense plutonium
materials currently located at the Savannah River Site and for disposal
of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be shipped to
the Savannah River Site in the future. The plan shall include the
following:
``(1) A review of each option considered for such disposal.
``(2) An identification of the preferred option for such
disposal.
``(3) With respect to the facilities for such disposal that
are required by the Department of Energy's Record of Decision
for the Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile
Materials Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
dated January 14, 1997--
``(A) a statement of the cost of construction and
operation of such facilities;
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``(B) a schedule for the expeditious construction of
such facilities, including milestones; and
``(C) a firm schedule for funding the cost of such
facilities.
``(4) A specification of the means by which all such defense
plutonium and defense plutonium materials will be removed in a
timely manner from the Savannah River Site for storage or
disposal elsewhere.
``(d) Plan for Alternative Disposition.--If the Secretary determines
not to proceed at the Savannah River Site with construction of the
plutonium immobilization plant, or with the mixed oxide fuel fabrication
facility, the Secretary shall prepare a plan that identifies a
disposition path for all defense plutonium and defense plutonium
materials that would otherwise have been disposed of at such plant or
such facility, as applicable.
``(e) Submission of Plans.--Not later than February 1, 2002, the
Secretary shall submit to Congress the plan required by subsection (c)
(and the plan prepared under subsection (d), if applicable).
``(f) Limitation on Plutonium Shipments.--If the Secretary does not
submit to Congress the plan required by subsection (c) (and the plan
prepared under subsection (d), if applicable) by February 1, 2002, the
Secretary shall be prohibited from shipping defense plutonium or defense
plutonium materials to the Savannah River Site during the period
beginning on February 1, 2002, and ending on the date on which such
plans are submitted to Congress.
``(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to prohibit or limit the Secretary from shipping defense
plutonium or defense plutonium materials to sites other than the
Savannah River Site during the period referred to in subsection (f) or
any other period.
``(h) Annual Report on Funding for Fissile Materials Disposition
Activities.--The Secretary shall include with the budget justification
materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy
budget for each fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the
President under section 1105(a) of title 31) a report setting forth the
extent to which amounts requested for the Department for such fiscal
year for fissile materials disposition activities will enable the
Department to meet commitments for the disposition of surplus defense
plutonium and defense plutonium materials located at the Savannah River
Site, and for any other fissile materials disposition activities, in
such fiscal year.
``Sec. 6155. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6155.>> Acceleration of removal or
security of fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment at vulnerable
sites worldwide
``(a) Sense of Congress.--
``(1) It is the sense of Congress that the security,
including the rapid removal or secure storage, of high-risk,
proliferation-attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide
should be a top priority among the activities to achieve the
national security of the United States.
``(2) It is the sense of Congress that the President may
establish in the Department of Energy a task force to be known
as the Task Force on Nuclear Materials to carry out the program
authorized by subsection (b).
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``(b) Program Authorized.--The Secretary of Energy may carry out a
program to undertake an accelerated, comprehensive worldwide effort to
mitigate the threats posed by high-risk, proliferation-attractive
fissile materials, radiological materials, and related equipment located
at sites potentially vulnerable to theft or diversion.
``(c) Program Elements.--
``(1) Activities under the program under subsection (b) may
include the following:
``(A) Accelerated efforts to secure, remove, or
eliminate proliferation-attractive fissile materials or
radiological materials in research reactors, other
reactors, and other facilities worldwide.
``(B) Arrangements for the secure shipment of
proliferation-attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment to other countries
willing to accept such materials and equipment, or to
the United States if such countries cannot be
identified, and the provision of secure storage or
disposition of such materials and equipment following
shipment.
``(C) The transportation of proliferation-attractive
fissile materials, radiological materials, and related
equipment from sites identified as proliferation risks
to secure facilities in other countries or in the United
States.
``(D) The processing and packaging of proliferation-
attractive fissile materials, radiological materials,
and related equipment in accordance with required
standards for transport, storage, and disposition.
``(E) The provision of interim security upgrades for
vulnerable, proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment pending
their removal from their current sites.
``(F) The utilization of funds to upgrade security
and accounting at sites where proliferation-attractive
fissile materials or radiological materials will remain
for an extended period of time in order to ensure that
such materials are secure against plausible potential
threats and will remain so in the future.
``(G) The management of proliferation-attractive
fissile materials, radiological materials, and related
equipment at secure facilities.
``(H) Actions to ensure that security, including
security upgrades at sites and facilities for the
storage or disposition of proliferation-attractive
fissile materials, radiological materials, and related
equipment, continues to function as intended.
``(I) The provision of technical support to the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), other
countries, and other entities to facilitate removal of,
and security upgrades to facilities that contain,
proliferation-attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment worldwide.
``(J) The development of alternative fuels and
irradiation targets based on low-enriched uranium to
convert research or other reactors fueled by highly-
enriched uranium to such alternative fuels, as well as
the conversion of reactors and irradiation targets
employing highly-
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enriched uranium to employment of such alternative fuels
and targets.
``(K) Accelerated actions for the blend down of
highly-enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium.
``(L) The provision of assistance in the closure and
decommissioning of sites identified as presenting risks
of proliferation of proliferation-attractive fissile
materials, radiological materials, and related
equipment.
``(M) Programs to--
``(i) assist in the placement of employees
displaced as a result of actions pursuant to the
program in enterprises not representing a
proliferation threat; and
``(ii) convert (including through the use of
alternative technologies) sites identified as
presenting risks of proliferation regarding
proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment to
purposes not representing a proliferation threat
to the extent necessary to eliminate the
proliferation threat.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with
the Secretary of State, carry out the program in consultation
with, and with the assistance of, appropriate departments,
agencies, and other entities of the United States Government.
``(3) The Secretary of Energy shall, with the concurrence of
the Secretary of State, carry out activities under the program
in collaboration with such foreign governments, non-governmental
organizations, and other international entities as the Secretary
of Energy considers appropriate for the program.
``(d) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Energy for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities
shall be available for purposes of the program under this section.
``(e) Participation by Other Governments and Organizations.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy may, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State, enter into one or more
agreements with any person (including a foreign government,
international organization, or multinational entity) that the
Secretary of Energy considers appropriate under which the person
contributes funds for purposes of the programs described in
paragraph (2).
``(2) Programs covered.--The programs described in this
paragraph are any programs within the Office of Defense Nuclear
Nonproliferation of the National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``(3) Retention and use of amounts.--Notwithstanding section
3302 of title 31, the Secretary of Energy may retain and use
amounts contributed under an agreement under paragraph (1) for
purposes of the programs described in paragraph (2). Amounts so
contributed shall be retained in a separate fund established in
the Treasury for such purposes and shall be available for use
without further appropriation and without fiscal year
limitation.
``(4) Return of amounts not used within 5 years.--If an
amount contributed under an agreement under paragraph (1) is not
used under this subsection within 5 years after it was
contributed, the Secretary of Energy shall return that amount to
the person who contributed it.
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``(5) Annual report.--Not later than October 31 of each
year, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the receipt and use of amounts
under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year. Each
report for a fiscal year shall set forth--
``(A) a statement of any amounts received under this
subsection, including, for each such amount, the value
of the contribution and the person who contributed it;
``(B) a statement of any amounts used under this
subsection, including, for each such amount, the
purposes for which the amount was used; and
``(C) a statement of the amounts retained but not
used under this subsection, including, for each such
amount, the purposes (if known) for which the Secretary
intends to use the amount.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `fissile materials' means plutonium, highly-
enriched uranium, or other material capable of sustaining an
explosive nuclear chain reaction, including irradiated items
containing such materials if the radiation field from such items
is not sufficient to prevent the theft or misuse of such items.
``(2) The term `radiological materials' includes Americium-
241, Californium-252, Cesium-137, Cobalt-60, Iridium-192,
Plutonium-238, Radium-226, Strontium-90, Curium-244, and
irradiated items containing such materials, or other materials
designated by the Secretary of Energy for purposes of this
paragraph.
``(3) The term `related equipment' includes equipment useful
for enrichment of uranium in the isotope 235 and for extraction
of fissile materials from irradiated fuel rods and other
equipment designated by the Secretary of Energy for purposes of
this section.
``(4) The term `highly-enriched uranium' means uranium
enriched to or above 20 percent in the isotope 235.
``(5) The term `low-enriched uranium' means uranium enriched
below 20 percent in the isotope 235.
``(6) The term `proliferation-attractive', in the case of
fissile materials and radiological materials, means quantities
and types of such materials that are determined by the Secretary
of Energy to present a significant risk to the national security
of the United States if diverted to a use relating to
proliferation.
``(7) The term `alternative technologies' means
technologies, such as accelerator-based equipment, that do not
use radiological materials.
``Sec. 6156. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6156.>> Acceleration of replacement of
cesium blood irradiation sources
``(a) Goal.--The Administrator shall ensure that the goal of the
covered programs is eliminating the use of blood irradiation devices in
the United States that rely on cesium chloride by December 31, 2027.
``(b) Implementation.--To meet the goal specified by subsection (a),
the Administrator shall carry out the covered programs in a manner
that--
``(1) is voluntary for owners of blood irradiation devices;
``(2) allows for the United States, subject to the review of
the Administrator, to pay up to 50 percent of the per-
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device cost of replacing blood irradiation devices covered by
the programs;
``(3) allows for the United States to pay up to 100 percent
of the cost of removing and disposing of cesium sources retired
from service by the programs; and
``(4) replaces such devices with x-ray irradiation devices
or other devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration
that provide significant threat reduction as compared to cesium
chloride irradiators.
``(c) Duration.--The Administrator shall carry out the covered
programs until December 31, 2027.
``(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), the Administrator shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees a report on the covered
programs, including--
``(1) identification of each cesium chloride blood
irradiation device in the United States, including the number,
general location, and user type;
``(2) a plan for achieving the goal established by
subsection (a);
``(3) a methodology for prioritizing replacement of such
devices that takes into account irradiator age and prior
material security initiatives;
``(4) in consultation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
and the Food and Drug Administration, a strategy identifying any
legislative, regulatory, or other measures necessary to
constrain the introduction of new cesium chloride blood
irradiation devices;
``(5) identification of the annual funds required to meet
the goal established by subsection (a); and
``(6) a description of the disposal path for cesium chloride
sources under the covered programs.
``(e) Assessment.--The Administrator shall submit an assessment to
the appropriate congressional committees by September 20, 2023, of the
results of the actions on the covered programs under this section,
including--
``(1) the number of replacement irradiators under the
covered programs;
``(2) the life-cycle costs of the programs, including
personnel training, maintenance, and replacement costs for new
irradiation devices;
``(3) the cost-effectiveness of the covered programs;
``(4) an analysis of the effectiveness of the new
irradiation devices' technology; and
``(5) a forecast of whether the Administrator will meet the
goal established in subsection (a).
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee
on Armed Services, and the Committee on Energy and
Commerce of the House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee
on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources, and the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.
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``(2) Covered programs.--The term `covered programs' means
the following programs of the Office of Radiological Security of
the National Nuclear Security Administration:
``(A) The Cesium Irradiator Replacement Program.
``(B) The Off-Site Source Recovery Program.
``Sec. 6157. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6157.>> International agreements on
nuclear weapons data
``The Secretary of Energy may, with the concurrence of the Secretary
of State and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence, enter into agreements with countries or international
organizations to conduct data collection and analysis to determine
accurately and in a timely manner the source of any components of, or
fissile material used or attempted to be used in, a nuclear device or
weapon.
``Sec. 6158. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6158.>> International agreements on
information on radioactive materials
``The Secretary of Energy may, with the concurrence of the Secretary
of State and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence, enter into agreements with countries or international
organizations--
``(1) to acquire for the materials information program of
the Department of Energy validated information on the physical
characteristics of radioactive material produced, used, or
stored at various locations, in order to facilitate the ability
to determine accurately and in a timely manner the source of any
components of, or fissile material used or attempted to be used
in, a nuclear device or weapon; and
``(2) to obtain access to information described in paragraph
(1) in the event of--
``(A) a nuclear detonation; or
``(B) the interdiction or discovery of a nuclear
device or weapon or nuclear material.
``Sec. 6159. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6159.>> Defense nuclear
nonproliferation management plan
``(a) Plan Required.--The Administrator shall develop and annually
update a five-year management plan for activities associated with the
defense nuclear nonproliferation programs of the Administration to
prevent and counter the proliferation of materials, technology,
equipment, and expertise related to nuclear and radiological weapons in
order to minimize and address the risk of nuclear terrorism and the
proliferation of such weapons.
``(b) Submission to Congress.--
``(1) Not later than March 15 of each even-numbered year,
the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a summary of the plan developed under subsection (a).
``(2) Not later than March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the
Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a detailed report on the plan developed under
subsection (a).
``(3) Each summary submitted under paragraph (1) and each
report submitted under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if
necessary.
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``(c) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include,
with respect to each defense nuclear nonproliferation program of the
Administration, the following:
``(1) A description of the policy context in which the
program operates, including--
``(A) a list of relevant laws, policy directives
issued by the President, and international agreements;
and
``(B) nuclear nonproliferation activities carried
out by other Federal agencies.
``(2) A description of the objectives and priorities of the
program during the year preceding the submission of the summary
required by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or the report
required by paragraph (2) of that subsection, as the case may
be.
``(3) A description of the activities carried out under the
program during that year.
``(4) A description of the accomplishments and challenges of
the program during that year, based on an assessment of metrics
and objectives previously established to determine the
effectiveness of the program.
``(5) A description of any gaps that remain that were not or
could not be addressed by the program during that year.
``(6) An identification and explanation of uncommitted or
uncosted balances for the program, as of the date of the
submission of the summary required by paragraph (1) of
subsection (b) or the report required by paragraph (2) of that
subsection, as the case may be, that are greater than the
acceptable carryover thresholds, as determined by the Secretary
of Energy.
``(7) An identification of funds for the program received
through contributions from or cost-sharing agreements with
foreign governments consistent with section 6155(e) during the
year preceding the submission of the summary required by
paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or the report required by
paragraph (2) of that subsection, as the case may be, and an
explanation of such contributions and agreements.
``(8) A description and assessment of activities carried out
under the program during that year that were coordinated with
other elements of the Department of Energy, with the Department
of Defense, and with other Federal agencies, to maximize
efficiency and avoid redundancies.
``(9) Plans for activities of the program during the five-
year period beginning on the date on which the summary required
by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or the report required by
paragraph (2) of that subsection, as the case may be, is
submitted, including activities with respect to the following:
``(A) Preventing nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism, including through--
``(i) material management and minimization,
particularly with respect to removing or
minimizing the use of highly enriched uranium,
plutonium, and radiological materials worldwide
(and identifying the countries in which such
materials are located), efforts to dispose of
surplus material, converting reactors from highly
enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium (and
identifying the countries in which such reactors
are located);
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``(ii) global nuclear material security,
including securing highly enriched uranium,
plutonium, and radiological materials worldwide
(and identifying the countries in which such
materials are located), and providing radiation
detection capabilities at foreign ports and
borders;
``(iii) nonproliferation and arms control,
including nuclear verification and safeguards;
``(iv) defense nuclear research and
development, including a description of activities
related to developing and improving technology to
detect the proliferation and detonation of nuclear
weapons, verifying compliance of foreign countries
with commitments under treaties and agreements
relating to nuclear weapons, and detecting the
diversion of nuclear materials (including
safeguards technology); and
``(v) nonproliferation construction programs,
including activities associated with Department of
Energy Order 413.1 (relating to program management
controls).
``(B) Countering nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism.
``(C) Responding to nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism, including through--
``(i) crisis operations;
``(ii) consequences management; and
``(iii) emergency management, including
international capacity building.
``(10) A threat assessment, carried out by the intelligence
community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))), with respect to the risk of
nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism and a
description of how each activity carried out under the program
will counter the threat during the five-year period beginning on
the date on which the summary required by paragraph (1) of
subsection (b) or the report required by paragraph (2) of that
subsection, as the case may be, is submitted and, as
appropriate, in the longer term.
``(11) A plan for funding the program during that five-year
period.
``(12) An identification of metrics and objectives for
determining the effectiveness of each activity carried out under
the program during that five-year period.
``(13) A description of the activities to be carried out
under the program during that five-year period and a description
of how the program will be prioritized relative to other defense
nuclear nonproliferation programs of the Administration during
that five-year period to address the highest priority risks and
requirements, as informed by the threat assessment carried out
under paragraph (10).
``(14) A description and assessment of activities to be
carried out under the program during that five-year period that
will be coordinated with other elements of the Department of
Energy, with the Department of Defense, and with other Federal
agencies, to maximize efficiency and avoid redundancies.
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``(15) A summary of the technologies and capabilities
documented under section 6160(a).
``(16) A summary of the assessments conducted under section
6160(b)(1).
``(17) Such other matters as the Administrator considers
appropriate.
``Sec. 6160. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6160.>> Information relating to
certain defense nuclear nonproliferation
programs
``(a) Technologies and Capabilities.--The Administrator shall
document, for efforts that are not focused on basic research, the
technologies and capabilities of the defense nuclear nonproliferation
research and development program that--
``(1) are transitioned to end users for further development
or deployment; and
``(2) are deployed.
``(b) Assessments of Status.--
``(1) In assessing projects under the defense nuclear
nonproliferation research and development program or the defense
nuclear nonproliferation and arms control program, the
Administrator shall compare the status of each such project,
including with respect to the final results of such project, to
the baseline targets and goals established in the initial
project plan of such project.
``(2) The Administrator may carry out paragraph (1) using a
common template or such other means as the Administrator
determines appropriate.
``Sec. 6161. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6161.>> Annual Selected Acquisition
Reports on certain hardware relating to defense
nuclear nonproliferation
``(a) Annual Selected Acquisition Reports.--
``(1) In general.--At the end of each fiscal year, the
Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on each covered hardware project. The
reports shall be known as Selected Acquisition Reports for the
covered hardware project concerned.
``(2) Matters included.--The information contained in the
Selected Acquisition Report for a fiscal year for a covered
hardware project shall be the information contained in the
Selected Acquisition Report for such fiscal year for a major
defense acquisition program under section 4351 or any successor
system, expressed in terms of the covered hardware project.
``(b) Covered Hardware Project Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered hardware project' means a project carried out under the defense
nuclear nonproliferation research and development program that--
``(1) is focused on the production and deployment of
hardware, including with respect to the development and
deployment of satellites or satellite payloads; and
``(2) exceeds $500,000,000 in total program cost over the
course of five years.
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``CHAPTER 604-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6171.>> DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEANUP MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6171.>> DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEANUP
``Sec. 6171. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6171.>> Defense environmental cleanup
account
``(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury of
the United States for the Department of Energy an account to be known as
the `Defense Environmental Cleanup Account' (hereafter in this section
referred to as the `Account').
``(b) Amounts in Account.--All sums appropriated to the Department
of Energy for defense environmental cleanup at defense nuclear
facilities shall be credited to the Account. Such appropriations shall
be authorized annually by law. To the extent provided in appropriations
Acts, amounts in the Account shall remain available until expended.
``Sec. 6172. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6172.>> Classification of defense
environmental cleanup as capital asset projects
or operations activities
``The Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, in
consultation with other appropriate officials of the Department of
Energy, shall establish requirements for the classification of defense
environmental cleanup projects as capital asset projects or operations
activities.
``Sec. 6173. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6173.>> Requirement to develop future
use plans for defense environmental cleanup
``(a) Authority to Develop Future Use Plans.--The Secretary of
Energy may develop future use plans for any defense nuclear facility at
which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring.
``(b) Requirement to Develop Future Use Plans.--The Secretary shall
develop a future use plan for each of the following defense nuclear
facilities:
``(1) Hanford Site, Richland, Washington.
``(2) Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(3) Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho.
``(c) Citizen Advisory Board.--
``(1) At each defense nuclear facility for which the
Secretary of Energy intends or is required to develop a future
use plan under this section and for which no citizen advisory
board has been established, the Secretary shall establish a
citizen advisory board.
``(2) The Secretary may authorize the manager of a defense
nuclear facility for which a future use plan is developed under
this section (or, if there is no such manager, an appropriate
official of the Department of Energy designated by the
Secretary) to pay routine administrative expenses of a citizen
advisory board established for that facility. Such payments
shall be made from funds available to the Secretary for defense
environmental cleanup activities necessary for national security
programs.
``(d) Requirement to Consult With Citizen Advisory Board.--In
developing a future use plan under this section with respect to a
defense nuclear facility, the Secretary of Energy shall consult with a
citizen advisory board established pursuant to subsection (c) or a
similar advisory board already in existence as
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of September 23, 1996, for such facility, affected local governments
(including any local future use redevelopment authorities), and other
appropriate State agencies.
``(e) 50-year Planning Period.--A future use plan developed under
this section shall cover a period of at least 50 years.
``(f) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing development
of a final plan for a site listed in subsection (b), the Secretary of
Energy shall submit to Congress a report on the plan. The report shall
describe the plan and contain such findings and recommendations with
respect to the site as the Secretary considers appropriate.
``(g) Savings Provisions.--
``(1) Nothing in this section, or in a future use plan
developed under this section with respect to a defense nuclear
facility, shall be construed as requiring any modification to a
future use plan with respect to a defense nuclear facility that
was developed before September 23, 1996.
``(2) Nothing in this section may be construed to affect
statutory requirements for a defense environmental cleanup
activity or project or to modify or otherwise affect applicable
statutory or regulatory defense environmental cleanup
requirements, including substantive standards intended to
protect public health and the environment, nor shall anything in
this section be construed to preempt or impair any local land
use planning or zoning authority or State authority.
``Sec. 6174. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6174.>> Future-years defense
environmental cleanup plan
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress
each year, at or about the same time that the President's budget is
submitted to Congress for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title
31, a future-years defense environmental cleanup plan that--
``(1) reflects the estimated expenditures and proposed
appropriations included in that budget for the Department of
Energy for defense environmental cleanup; and
``(2) covers a period that includes the fiscal year for
which that budget is submitted and not less than the four
succeeding fiscal years.
``(b) Elements.--Each future-years defense environmental cleanup
plan required by subsection (a) shall contain the following:
``(1) A detailed description of the projects and activities
relating to defense environmental cleanup to be carried out
during the period covered by the plan at the sites specified in
subsection (c) and with respect to the activities specified in
subsection (d).
``(2) A statement of proposed budget authority, estimated
expenditures, and proposed appropriations necessary to support
such projects and activities.
``(3) With respect to each site specified in subsection (c),
the following:
``(A) A statement of each milestone included in an
enforceable agreement governing cleanup and waste
remediation for that site for each fiscal year covered
by the plan.
``(B) For each such milestone, a statement with
respect to whether each such milestone will be met in
each such fiscal year.
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``(C) For any milestone that will not be met, an
explanation of why the milestone will not be met and the
date by which the milestone is expected to be met.
``(D) For any milestone that has been missed,
renegotiated, or postponed, a statement of the current
milestone, the original milestone, and any interim
milestones.
``(c) Sites Specified.--The sites specified in this subsection are
the following:
``(1) The Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho.
``(2) The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
``(3) The Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(4) The Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
``(5) The Hanford Site, Richland, Washington.
``(6) Any defense closure site of the Department of Energy.
``(7) Any site of the National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``(d) Activities Specified.--The activities specified in this
subsection are the following:
``(1) Program support.
``(2) Program direction.
``(3) Safeguards and security.
``(4) Technology development and deployment.
``(5) Federal contributions to the Uranium Enrichment
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established under
section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g).
``Sec. 6175. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6175.>> Accelerated schedule for
defense environmental cleanup activities
``(a) 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.
``(b) Consideration of Factors.--In making a determination under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the following:
``(1) The extent to which accelerated cleanup schedules can
contribute to a more rapid modernization of National Nuclear
Security Administration facilities.
``(2) The cost savings achievable by the Federal Government.
``(3) The potential for reuse of the site.
``(4) The risks that the site poses to local health and
safety.
``(5) The proximity of the site to populated areas.
``(c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to affect a specific statutory requirement for a specific defense
environmental cleanup activity or project or to modify or otherwise
affect applicable statutory or regulatory defense environmental cleanup
requirements, including substantive standards intended to protect public
health and the environment.
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``Sec. 6176. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6176.>> Defense environmental cleanup
technology program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall
establish and carry out a program of research for the development of
technologies useful for--
``(1) the reduction of environmental hazards and
contamination resulting from defense waste; and
``(2) environmental restoration of inactive defense waste
disposal sites.
``(b) Definitions.--As used in this section:
``(1) The term `defense waste' means waste, including
radioactive waste, resulting primarily from atomic energy
defense activities of the Department of Energy.
``(2) The term `inactive defense waste disposal site' means
any site (including any facility) under the control or
jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy which is used for the
disposal of defense waste and is closed to the disposal of
additional defense waste, including any site that is subject to
decontamination and decommissioning.
``Sec. 6177. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6177.>> Other programs relating to
technology development
``(a) Incremental Technology Development Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary may establish a program,
to be known as the `Incremental Technology Development Program',
to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense
environmental cleanup processes of the Office.
``(2) Focus.--
``(A) Improvements.--In carrying out the Incremental
Technology Development Program, the Secretary shall
focus on the continuous improvement of new or available
technologies, including--
``(i) decontamination chemicals and
techniques;
``(ii) remote sensing and wireless
communication to reduce manpower and laboratory
efforts;
``(iii) detection, assay, and certification
instrumentation; and
``(iv) packaging materials, methods, and
shipping systems.
``(B) Other areas.--The Secretary may include in the
Incremental Technology Development Program mission-
relevant development, demonstration, and deployment
activities unrelated to the focus areas described in
subparagraph (A).
``(3) Use of new and emerging technologies.--
``(A) Development and demonstration.--In carrying
out the Incremental Technology Development Program, the
Secretary shall ensure that site offices of the Office
conduct technology development, demonstration, testing,
permitting, and deployment of new and emerging
technologies to establish a sound technical basis for
the selection of technologies for defense environmental
cleanup or infrastructure operations.
``(B) Collaboration required.--The Secretary shall
collaborate, to the extent practicable, with the heads
of other departments and agencies of the Federal
Government, the National Laboratories, other Federal
laboratories, appropriate State regulators and agencies,
and the Department of Labor in the development,
demonstration,
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testing, permitting, and deployment of new technologies
under the Incremental Technology Development Program.
``(4) Agreements to carry out projects.--
``(A) Authority.--In carrying out the Incremental
Technology Development Program, the Secretary may enter
into agreements with nongovernmental entities for
technology development, demonstration, testing,
permitting, and deployment projects to improve
technologies in accordance with paragraph (2).
``(B) Selection.--The Secretary shall select
projects under subparagraph (A) through a rigorous
process that involves--
``(i) transparent and open competition; and
``(ii) a review process that, if practicable,
is conducted in an independent manner consistent
with Department guidance on selecting and funding
public-private partnerships.
``(C) Cost-sharing.--The Federal share of the costs
of the development, demonstration, testing, permitting,
and deployment of new technologies carried out under
this paragraph shall be not more than 70 percent.
``(D) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days before the
date on which the Secretary enters into the first
agreement under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the process of selecting and funding efforts
within the Incremental Technology Development Program,
including with respect to the plans of the Secretary to
ensure a scientifically rigorous process that minimizes
potential conflicts of interest.
``(b) High-Impact Technology Development Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
program, to be known as the `High-Impact Technology Development
Program', under which the Secretary shall enter into agreements
with nongovernmental entities for projects that pursue
technologies that, with respect to the mission--
``(A) holistically address difficult challenges;
``(B) hold the promise of breakthrough improvements;
or
``(C) align existing or in-use technologies with
difficult challenges.
``(2) Areas of focus.--The Secretary may include as areas of
focus for a project carried out under the High-Impact Technology
Development Program the following:
``(A) Developing and demonstrating improved methods
for source and plume characterization and monitoring,
with an emphasis on--
``(i) real-time field acquisition; and
``(ii) the use of indicator species analyses
with advanced contaminant transport models to
enable better understanding of contaminant
migration.
``(B) Developing and determining the limits of
performance for remediation technologies and integrated
remedial systems that prevent migration of contaminants,
including by producing associated guidance and design
manuals for technologies that could be widely used
across the complex.
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``(C) Demonstrating advanced monitoring approaches
that use multiple lines of evidence for monitoring long-
term performance of--
``(i) remediation systems; and
``(ii) noninvasive near-field monitoring
techniques.
``(D) Developing and demonstrating methods to
characterize the physical and chemical attributes of
waste that control behavior, with an emphasis on--
``(i) rapid and nondestructive examination and
assay techniques; and
``(ii) methods to determine radio-nuclide,
heavy metals, and organic constituents.
``(E) Demonstrating the technical basis for
determining when enhanced or natural attenuation is an
appropriate approach for remediation of complex sites.
``(F) Developing and demonstrating innovative
methods to achieve real-time and, if practicable, in
situ characterization data for tank waste and process
streams that could be useful for all phases of the waste
management program, including improving the accuracy and
representativeness of characterization data for residual
waste in tanks and ancillary equipment.
``(G) Adapting existing waste treatment technologies
or demonstrating new waste treatment technologies at the
pilot plant scale using real wastes or realistic
surrogates--
``(i) to address engineering adaptations;
``(ii) to ensure compliance with waste
treatment standards and other applicable
requirements under Federal and State law and any
existing agreements or consent decrees to which
the Department is a party; and
``(iii) to enable successful deployment at
full-scale and in support of operations.
``(H) Developing and demonstrating rapid testing
protocols that--
``(i) are accepted by the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, the Department, and the scientific
community;
``(ii) can be used to measure long-term waste
form performance under realistic disposal
environments;
``(iii) can determine whether a stabilized
waste is suitable for disposal; and
``(iv) reduce the need for extensive, time-
consuming, and costly analyses on every batch of
waste prior to disposal.
``(I) Developing and demonstrating direct
stabilization technologies to provide waste forms for
disposing of elemental mercury.
``(J) Developing and demonstrating innovative and
effective retrieval methods for removal of waste
residual materials from tanks and ancillary equipment,
including mobile retrieval equipment or methods capable
of immediately removing waste from leaking tanks, and
connecting pipelines.
``(3) Project selection.--
``(A) Selection.--The Secretary shall select
projects to be carried out under the High-Impact
Technology
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Development Program through a rigorous process that
involves--
``(i) transparent and open competition; and
``(ii) a review process that, if practicable,
is conducted in an independent manner consistent
with Department guidance on selecting and funding
public-private partnerships.
``(B) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days before the
date on which the Secretary enters into the first
agreement under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the process of selecting and funding efforts
within the High-Impact Technology Development Program,
including with respect to the plans of the Secretary to
ensure a scientifically rigorous process that minimizes
potential conflicts of interest.
``(c) Environmental Management University Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
program, to be known as the `Environmental Management University
Program', to--
``(A) engage faculty, post-doctoral fellows or
researchers, and graduate students of institutions of
higher education on subjects relating to the mission to
show a clear path for students for employment within the
environmental management enterprise;
``(B) provide institutions of higher education and
the Department access to advances in engineering and
science;
``(C) clearly identify to institutions of higher
education the tools necessary to enter into the
environmental management field professionally; and
``(D) encourage current employees of the Department
to pursue advanced degrees.
``(2) Areas of focus.--The Secretary may include as areas of
focus for a grant made under the Environmental Management
University Program the following:
``(A) The atomic- and molecular-scale chemistries of
waste processing.
``(B) Contaminant immobilization in engineered and
natural systems.
``(C) Developing innovative materials, with an
emphasis on nanomaterials or biomaterials, that could
enable sequestration of challenging hazardous or
radioactive constituents such as technetium and iodine.
``(D) Elucidating and exploiting complex speciation
and reactivity far from equilibrium.
``(E) Understanding and controlling chemical and
physical processes at interfaces.
``(F) Harnessing physical and chemical processes to
revolutionize separations.
``(G) Tailoring waste forms for contaminants in
harsh chemical environments.
``(H) Predicting and understanding subsurface system
behavior and response to perturbations.
``(3) Individual research grants.--In carrying out the
Environmental Management University Program, the Secretary may
make individual research grants to faculty, post-doctoral
fellows or researchers, and graduate students of institutions
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of higher education for three-year research projects, with an
option for an extension of one additional two-year period.
``(4) Grants for interdisciplinary collaborations.--In
carrying out the Environmental Management University Program,
the Secretary may make research grants for strategic
partnerships among scientists, faculty, post-doctoral fellows or
researchers, and graduate students of institutions of higher
education for three-year research projects.
``(5) Hiring of undergraduates.--In carrying out the
Environmental Management University Program, the Secretary may
establish a summer internship program for undergraduates of
institutions of higher education to work on projects relating to
environmental management.
``(6) Workshops.--In carrying out the Environmental
Management University Program, the Secretary may hold workshops
with the Office of Environmental Management, the Office of
Science, and members of academia and industry concerning
environmental management challenges and solutions.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `complex' means all sites managed in whole or
in part by the Office.
``(2) The term `Department' means the Department of Energy.
``(3) The term `institution of higher education' has the
meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
``(4) The term `mission' means the mission of the Office.
``(5) 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).
``(6) The term `Office' means the Office of Environmental
Management of the Department.
``(7) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Energy,
acting through the Assistant Secretary for Environmental
Management.
``Sec. 6178. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6178.>> Report on defense
environmental cleanup expenditures
``Each year, at the same time the President submits to Congress the
budget for a fiscal year (pursuant to section 1105 of title 31), the
Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report on how the defense
environmental cleanup funds of the Department of Energy were expended
during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the budget
is submitted. The report shall include details on expenditures by
operations office, installation, budget category, and activity. The
report also shall include any schedule changes or modifications to
planned activities for the fiscal year in which the budget is submitted.
``Sec. 6179. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6179.>> Public participation in
planning for defense environmental cleanup
`` The Secretary of Energy shall consult with the Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency, the Attorney General, Governors and
attorneys general of affected States, appropriate representatives of
affected Indian tribes, and interested members of the public in any
planning conducted by the Secretary for defense
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environmental cleanup activities at Department of Energy defense nuclear
facilities.
``Sec. 6180. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6180.>> Policy of Department of Energy
regarding future defense environmental
management matters
``(a) Policy Required.--
``(1) Commencing not later than October 1, 2005, the
Secretary of Energy shall have in effect a policy for carrying
out future defense environmental management matters of the
Department of Energy. The policy shall specify each officer
within the Department with responsibilities for carrying out
that policy and, for each such officer, the nature and extent of
those responsibilities.
``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `future defense
environmental management matter' means any environmental cleanup
project, decontamination and decommissioning project, waste
management project, or related activity that arises out of the
activities of the Department in carrying out programs necessary
for national security and is to be commenced after November 24,
2003. However, such term does not include any such project or
activity the responsibility for which has been assigned, as of
November 24, 2003, to the Environmental Management program of
the Department.
``(b) Reflection in Budget.--For fiscal year 2006 and each fiscal
year thereafter, the Secretary shall ensure that the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Energy budget for such fiscal year (as submitted with the
budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31) reflect the
policy required by subsection (a).
``(c) Consultation.--The Secretary shall carry out this section in
consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security and the Under
Secretary of Energy for Energy, Science, and Environment.
``(d) Report.--The Secretary shall include with the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Energy budget for fiscal year 2005 (as submitted with the
budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31) a report on
the policy that the Secretary plans to have in effect under subsection
(a) as of October 1, 2005. The report shall specify the officers and
responsibilities referred to in subsection (a).
``Sec. 6181. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6181.>> Estimation of costs of meeting
defense environmental cleanup milestones
required by consent orders
``The Secretary of Energy shall include in the budget justification
materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy
budget for each fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the
President under section 1105(a) of title 31) a report on the cost, for
that fiscal year and the four fiscal years following that fiscal year,
of meeting milestones required by a consent order at each defense
nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are
occurring. The report shall include, for each such facility--
``(1) a specification of the cost of meeting such milestones
during that fiscal year; and
``(2) an estimate of the cost of meeting such milestones
during the four fiscal years following that fiscal year.
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``Sec. 6182. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6182.>> Public statement of
environmental liabilities
`` Each year, at the same time that the Department of Energy submits
its annual financial report under section 3516 of title 31, the
Secretary of Energy shall make available to the public a statement of
environmental liabilities, as calculated for the most recent audited
financial statement of the Department under section 3515 of that title,
for each defense nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup
activities are occurring.
``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6191.>> CLOSURE OF FACILITIES
``Sec. 6191. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6191.>> Reports in connection with
permanent closures of Department of Energy
defense nuclear facilities
``(a) Training and Job Placement Services Plan.--Not later than 120
days before a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility permanently
ceases all production and processing operations, the Secretary of Energy
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report containing a discussion of the
training and job placement services needed to enable the employees at
such facility to obtain employment in the defense environmental cleanup
activities at such facility. The discussion shall include the actions
that should be taken by the contractor operating and managing such
facility to provide retraining and job placement services to employees
of such contractor.
``(b) Closure Report.--Upon the permanent cessation of production
operations at a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility, the
Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report containing--
``(1) a complete survey of environmental problems at the
facility;
``(2) budget quality data indicating the cost of defense
environmental cleanup activities at the facility; and
``(3) a discussion of the proposed cleanup schedule.
``Sec. 6192. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6192.>> Defense site acceleration
completion
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the provisions of the Nuclear
Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.), the requirements of
section 202 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5842),
and other laws that define classes of radioactive waste, with respect to
material stored at a Department of Energy site at which activities are
regulated by a covered State pursuant to approved closure plans or
permits issued by the State, the term `high-level radioactive waste'
does not include radioactive waste resulting from the reprocessing of
spent nuclear fuel that the Secretary of Energy (in this section
referred to as the `Secretary'), in consultation with the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (in this section referred to as the `Commission'),
determines--
``(1) does not require permanent isolation in a deep
geologic repository for spent fuel or high-level radioactive
waste;
``(2) has had highly radioactive radionuclides removed to
the maximum extent practical; and
``(3)(A) does not exceed concentration limits for Class C
low-level waste as set out in section 61.55 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations, and will be disposed of--
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``(i) in compliance with the performance objectives
set out in subpart C of part 61 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations; and
``(ii) pursuant to a State-approved closure plan or
State-issued permit, authority for the approval or
issuance of which is conferred on the State outside of
this section; or
``(B) exceeds concentration limits for Class C low-
level waste as set out in section 61.55 of title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations, but will be disposed of--
``(i) in compliance with the performance objectives
set out in subpart C of part 61 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations;
``(ii) pursuant to a State-approved closure plan or
State-issued permit, authority for the approval or
issuance of which is conferred on the State outside of
this section; and
``(iii) pursuant to plans developed by the Secretary
in consultation with the Commission.
``(b) Monitoring by Nuclear Regulatory Commission.--(1) The
Commission shall, in coordination with the covered State, monitor
disposal actions taken by the Department of Energy pursuant to
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(3) for the purpose of
assessing compliance with the performance objectives set out in subpart
C of part 61 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.
``(2) If the Commission considers any disposal actions taken by the
Department of Energy pursuant to those subparagraphs to be not in
compliance with those performance objectives, the Commission shall, as
soon as practicable after discovery of the noncompliant conditions,
inform the Department of Energy, the covered State, and the following
congressional committees:
``(A) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives.
``(B) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Environment and
Public Works, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
``(3) For fiscal year 2005, the Secretary shall, from amounts
available for defense site acceleration completion, reimburse the
Commission for all expenses, including salaries, that the Commission
incurs as a result of performance under subsection (a) and this
subsection for fiscal year 2005. The Department of Energy and the
Commission may enter into an interagency agreement that specifies the
method of reimbursement. Amounts received by the Commission for
performance under subsection (a) and this subsection may be retained and
used for salaries and expenses associated with those activities,
notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, and shall remain available
until expended.
``(4) For fiscal years after 2005, the Commission shall include in
the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of
the Commission budget for that fiscal year (as submitted with the budget
of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31) the amounts
required, not offset by revenues, for performance under subsection (a)
and this subsection.
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``(c) Inapplicability to Certain Materials.--Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any material otherwise covered by that subsection that is
transported from the covered State.
``(d) Covered States.--For purposes of this section, the following
States are covered States:
``(1) The State of South Carolina.
``(2) The State of Idaho.
``(e) Construction.--(1) Nothing in this section shall impair,
alter, or modify the full implementation of any Federal Facility
Agreement and Consent Order or other applicable consent decree for a
Department of Energy site.
``(2) Nothing in this section establishes any precedent or is
binding on the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, or any other
State not covered by subsection (d) for the management, storage,
treatment, and disposition of radioactive and hazardous materials.
``(3) Nothing in this section amends the definition of 'transuranic
waste' or regulations for repository disposal of transuranic waste
pursuant to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act (Public
Law 102-579; 106 Stat. 4777) or part 191 of title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations.
``(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect in any
way the obligations of the Department of Energy to comply with section
6154.
``(5) Nothing in this section amends the West Valley Demonstration
Act (Public Law 96-368; 42 U.S.C. 2021a note).
``(f) Judicial Review.--Judicial review shall be available in
accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, for the following:
``(1) Any determination made by the Secretary or any other
agency action taken by the Secretary pursuant to this section.
``(2) Any failure of the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under subsection (b).
``Sec. 6193. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6193.>> Sandia National Laboratories
``Funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004
(Public Law 108-199; 118 Stat. 3), or any other Act thereafter, may not
be obligated to pay, on behalf of the United States or a contractor or
subcontractor of the United States, to post a bond or fulfill any other
financial responsibility requirement relating to closure or post-closure
care and monitoring of Sandia National Laboratories and properties held
or managed by Sandia National Laboratories prior to implementation of
closure or post-closure monitoring. The State of New Mexico or any other
entity may not enforce against the United States or a contractor or
subcontractor of the United States, in this year or any other fiscal
year, a requirement to post bond or any other financial responsibility
requirement relating to closure or postclosure care and monitoring of
Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico and properties held or
managed by Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico.
``Sec. 6194. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6194.>> Plan for deactivation and
decommissioning of nonoperational defense
nuclear facilities
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall, every four years
beginning in 2025, develop and subsequently carry out a plan for the
activities of the Department of Energy relating to the deactivation and
decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities.
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``(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
``(1) A list of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities,
prioritized for deactivation and decommissioning based on the
potential to reduce risks to human health, property, or the
environment and to maximize cost savings.
``(2) An assessment of the life cycle costs of each
nonoperational defense nuclear facility during the period
beginning on the date on which the plan is submitted under
subsection (d) and ending on the earlier of--
``(A) the date that is 25 years after the date on
which the plan is submitted; or
``(B) the estimated date for deactivation and
decommissioning of the facility.
``(3) An estimate of the cost and time needed to deactivate
and decommission each nonoperational defense nuclear facility.
``(4) A schedule for when the Office of Environmental
Management will accept each nonoperational defense nuclear
facility for deactivation and decommissioning.
``(5) An estimate of costs that could be avoided by--
``(A) accelerating the cleanup of nonoperational
defense nuclear facilities; or
``(B) other means, such as reusing such facilities
for another purpose.
``(c) Plan for Transfer of Responsibility for Certain Facilities.--
The Secretary shall, during 2025, develop and subsequently carry out a
plan under which the Administrator shall transfer, by March 31, 2029, to
the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management the responsibility
for decontaminating and decommissioning facilities of the Administration
that the Secretary determines are nonoperational as of September 30,
2024.
``(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 31, 2025, and
every four years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes--
``(1) the plan required by subsection (a);
``(2) a description of the deactivation and decommissioning
actions expected to be taken during the following fiscal year
pursuant to the plan;
``(3) in the case of the report submitted during 2025, the
plan required by subsection (c); and
``(4) a description of the deactivation and decommissioning
actions taken at each nonoperational defense nuclear facility
during the period following the date on which the previous
report required by this section was submitted.
``(e) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall terminate
after the submission to the appropriate congressional committees of the
report required by subsection (d) to be submitted not later than March
31, 2033.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce
of the House of Representatives.
``(2) The term `life cycle costs', with respect to a
facility, means--
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``(A) the present and future costs of all resources
and associated cost elements required to develop,
produce, deploy, or sustain the facility; and
``(B) the present and future costs to deactivate,
decommission, and deconstruct the facility.
``(3) The term `nonoperational defense nuclear facility'
means a production facility or utilization facility (as those
terms are defined in section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
(42 U.S.C. 2014)) under the control or jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Energy and operated for national security purposes
that is no longer needed for the mission of the Department of
Energy, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER III-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6201.>> HANFORD RESERVATION,
WASHINGTON
``Sec. 6201. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6201.>> Safety measures for waste
tanks at Hanford Nuclear Reservation
``(a) Identification and Monitoring of Tanks.--Not later than
February 3, 1991, the Secretary of Energy shall identify which single-
shelled or double-shelled high-level nuclear waste tanks at the Hanford
Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington, may have a serious potential
for release of high-level waste due to uncontrolled increases in
temperature or pressure. After completing such identification, the
Secretary shall determine whether continuous monitoring is being carried
out to detect a release or excessive temperature or pressure at each
tank so identified. If such monitoring is not being carried out, as soon
as practicable the Secretary shall install such monitoring, but only if
a type of monitoring that does not itself increase the danger of a
release can be installed.
``(b) Action Plans.--Not later than March 5, 1991, the Secretary of
Energy shall develop action plans to respond to excessive temperature or
pressure or a release from any tank identified under subsection (a).
``(c) Prohibition.--Beginning March 5, 1991, no additional high-
level nuclear waste (except for small amounts removed and returned to a
tank for analysis) may be added to a tank identified under subsection
(a) unless the Secretary determines that no safer alternative than
adding such waste to the tank currently exists or that the tank does not
pose a serious potential for release of high-level nuclear waste.
``Sec. 6202. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6202.>> Hanford waste tank cleanup
program reforms
``(a) Establishment of Office of River Protection.--The Secretary of
Energy shall establish an office at the Hanford Reservation, Richland,
Washington, to be known as the `Office of River Protection' (in this
section referred to as the `Office').
``(b) Management and Responsibilities of Office.--
``(1) The Office shall be headed by a senior official of the
Department of Energy, who shall report to the Assistant
Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management.
``(2) The head of the Office shall be responsible for
managing all aspects of the River Protection Project, Richland,
Washington, including Hanford Tank Farm operations and the Waste
Treatment Plant.
``(3)(A) The Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental
Management shall delegate in writing responsibility
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for the management of the River Protection Project, Richland,
Washington, to the head of the Office.
``(B) Such delegation shall include, at a minimum,
authorities for contracting, financial management, safety, and
general program management that are equivalent to the
authorities of managers of other operations offices of the
Department of Energy.
``(C) The head of the Office shall, to the maximum extent
possible, coordinate all activities of the Office with the
manager of the Richland Operations Office of the Department of
Energy.
``(c) Department Responsibilities.--The Secretary shall provide the
head of the Office with the resources and personnel necessary to carry
out the responsibilities specified in subsection (b)(2).
``(d) Notification.--The Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environmental Management shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives written notification detailing any changes in the roles,
responsibilities, and reporting relationships that involve the Office.
``(e) Termination.--The Office shall terminate on September 30,
2024. The Office may be extended beyond that date if the Assistant
Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management determines in writing
that termination would disrupt effective management of the Hanford Tank
Farm operations.
``Sec. 6203. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6203.>> River protection project
`` The tank waste remediation system environmental project,
Richland, Washington, including all programs relating to the retrieval
and treatment of tank waste at the site at Hanford, Washington, under
the management of the Office of River Protection, shall be known and
designated as the `River Protection Project'. Any reference to that
project in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of
the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the River
Protection Project.
``Sec. 6204. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6204.>> Notification regarding air
release of radioactive or hazardous material
``If the Secretary of Energy (or a designee of the Secretary) is
notified of an improper release into the air of radioactive or hazardous
material above applicable statutory or regulatory limits that resulted
from waste generated by atomic energy defense activities at the Hanford
Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington, the Secretary (or designee of
the Secretary) shall--
``(1) not later than two business days after being notified
of the release, notify the congressional defense committees of
the release; and
``(2) not later than seven business days after being
notified of the release, provide the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the status of the release, including--
``(A) the cause of the release, if known; and
``(B) preliminary plans to address and remediate the
release, including associated costs and timelines.
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``SUBCHAPTER IV-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6211.>> SAVANNAH RIVER SITE,
SOUTH CAROLINA
``Sec. 6211. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6211.>> Accelerated schedule for
isolating high-level nuclear waste at the
Defense Waste Processing Facility, Savannah
River Site
``The Secretary of Energy shall accelerate the schedule for the
isolation of high-level nuclear waste in glass canisters at the Defense
Waste Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, if
the Secretary determines that the acceleration of such schedule--
``(1) will achieve long-term cost savings to the Federal
Government; and
``(2) could accelerate the removal and isolation of high-
level nuclear waste from long-term storage tanks at the site.
``Sec. 6212. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6212.>> Multi-year plan for clean-up
``The Secretary of Energy shall develop and implement a multi-year
plan for the clean-up of nuclear waste at the Savannah River Site that
results, or has resulted, from the following:
``(1) Nuclear weapons activities carried out at the site.
``(2) The processing, treating, packaging, and disposal of
Department of Energy domestic and foreign spent nuclear fuel
rods at the site.
``Sec. 6213. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6213.>> Continuation of processing,
treatment, and disposal of legacy nuclear
materials
`` The Secretary of Energy shall continue operations and maintain a
high state of readiness at the H-canyon facility at the Savannah River
Site, Aiken, South Carolina, and shall provide technical staff necessary
to operate and so maintain such facility.
``CHAPTER 605-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6221.>> SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6221.>> SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
``Sec. 6221. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6221.>> Prohibition on international
inspections of Department of Energy facilities
unless protection of restricted data is
certified
``The Secretary of Energy may not allow an inspection of a national
security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility by the
International Atomic Energy Agency until the Secretary certifies to
Congress that no Restricted Data will be revealed during such
inspection.
``Sec. 6222. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6222.>> Restrictions on access to
national security laboratories by foreign
visitors from sensitive countries
``(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.
``(b) Sense of Congress Regarding Background Reviews.--It is the
sense of Congress that the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of National
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Intelligence should ensure that background reviews carried out under
this section are completed in not more than 15 days.
``(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) 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 subpart) 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
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
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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 subpart).
``(e) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
``(1) The term `background review', commonly known as an
indices check, means a review of information provided by the
Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding personal background,
including information relating to any history of criminal
activity or to any evidence of espionage.
``(2) The term `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.
``(3) The term `sensitive countries list' means the list
prescribed by the Secretary of Energy known as the Department of
Energy List of Sensitive Countries.
``Sec. 6223. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6223.>> Background investigations of
certain personnel at Department of Energy
facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that an investigation meeting
the requirements of section 145 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42
U.S.C. 2165) is made for each Department of Energy employee, or
contractor employee, at a national security laboratory or nuclear
weapons production facility who--
``(1) carries out duties or responsibilities in or around a
location where Restricted Data is present; or
``(2) has or may have regular access to a location where
Restricted Data is present.
``Sec. 6224. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6224.>> Department of Energy
counterintelligence polygraph program
``(a) New Counterintelligence Polygraph Program Required.--The
Secretary of Energy shall carry out, under regulations prescribed under
this section, a new counterintelligence polygraph program for the
Department of Energy. The purpose of the new program is to minimize the
potential for release or disclosure of classified data, materials, or
information.
``(b) Authorities and Limitations.--
``(1) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for the new
counterintelligence polygraph program required by subsection (a)
in accordance with the provisions of subchapter II of chapter 5
of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Administrative
Procedures Act).
``(2) In prescribing regulations for the new program, the
Secretary shall take into account the results of the Polygraph
Review.
``(3) Not later than six months after obtaining the results
of the Polygraph Review, the Secretary shall issue a notice of
proposed rulemaking for the new program.
``(4) In the event of a counterintelligence investigation,
the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) may ensure that
the persons subject to the counterintelligence polygraph
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program required by subsection (a) include any person who is--
``(A) a national of the United States (as such term
is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) and also a national of
a foreign state; and
``(B) an employee or contractor who requires access
to classified information.
``(c) Polygraph Review Defined.--In this section, the term
`Polygraph Review' means the review of the Committee to Review the
Scientific Evidence on the Polygraph of the National Academy of
Sciences.
``Sec. 6225. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6225.>> Notice to congressional
committees of certain security and
counterintelligence failures within atomic
energy defense programs
``(a) Required Notification.--The Secretary of Energy shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a notification of each significant atomic energy defense
intelligence loss. Any such notification shall be provided only after
consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Director
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as appropriate.
``(b) Significant Atomic Energy Defense Intelligence Losses.--In
this section, the term `significant atomic energy defense intelligence
loss' means any national security or counterintelligence failure or
compromise of classified information at a facility of the Department of
Energy or operated by a contractor of the Department that the Secretary
considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to the national
security interests of the United States.
``(c) Manner of Notification.--Notification of a significant atomic
energy defense intelligence loss under subsection (a) shall be provided,
in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to subsection
(d), not later than 30 days after the date on which the Department of
Energy determines that the loss has taken place.
``(d) Procedures.--The Secretary of Energy and the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives shall each
establish such procedures as may be necessary to protect from
unauthorized disclosure classified information, information relating to
intelligence sources and methods, and sensitive law enforcement
information that is submitted to those committees pursuant to this
section and that are otherwise necessary to carry out the provisions of
this section.
``(e) Statutory Construction.--
``(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed as
authority to withhold any information from the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the
grounds that providing the information to those committees would
constitute the unauthorized disclosure of classified
information, information relating to intelligence sources and
methods, or sensitive law enforcement information.
``(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify
or supersede any other requirement to report information on
intelligence activities to Congress, including the requirement
under section 501 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3091) for the President to ensure that the congressional
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intelligence committees are kept fully informed of the
intelligence activities of the United States and for those
committees to notify promptly other congressional committees of
any matter relating to intelligence activities requiring the
attention of those committees.
``Sec. 6226. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6226.>> Annual report and
certification on status of security of atomic
energy defense facilities
``(a) Report and Certification on Nuclear Security Enterprise.--
``(1) Not later than September 30 of each even-numbered
year, the Administrator shall submit to the Secretary of
Energy--
``(A) a report detailing the status of security at
facilities holding Category I and II quantities of
special nuclear material that are administered by the
Administration; and
``(B) written certification that such facilities are
secure and that the security measures at such facilities
meet the security standards and requirements of the
Administration and the Department of Energy.
``(2) If the Administrator is unable to make the
certification described in paragraph (1)(B) with respect to a
facility, the Administrator shall submit to the Secretary with
the matters required by paragraph (1) a corrective action plan
for the facility describing--
``(A) the deficiency that resulted in the
Administrator being unable to make the certification;
``(B) the actions to be taken to correct the
deficiency; and
``(C) timelines for taking such actions.
``(3) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year,
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees the unaltered report, certification, and any
corrective action plans submitted by the Administrator under
paragraphs (1) and (2) together with any comments of the
Secretary.
``(b) Report and Certification on Atomic Energy Defense Facilities
Not Administered by the Administration.--
``(1) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year,
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees--
``(A) a report detailing the status of the security
of atomic energy defense facilities holding Category I
and II quantities of special nuclear material that are
not administered by the Administration; and
``(B) written certification that such facilities are
secure and that the security measures at such facilities
meet the security standards and requirements of the
Department of Energy.
``(2) If the Secretary is unable to make the certification
described in paragraph (1)(B) with respect to a facility, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees,
together with the matters required by paragraph (1), a
corrective action plan describing--
``(A) the deficiency that resulted in the Secretary
being unable to make the certification;
``(B) the actions to be taken to correct the
deficiency; and
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``(C) timelines for taking such actions.
``Sec. 6227. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6227.>> Protection of certain nuclear
facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft
``(a) Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of title 18, the
Secretary of Energy may take such actions described in subsection (b)(1)
that are necessary to mitigate the threat (as defined by the Secretary
of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation) that an
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or
security of a covered facility or asset.
``(b) Actions Described.--
``(1) The actions described in this paragraph are the
following:
``(A) Detect, identify, monitor, and track the
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft, without
prior consent, including by means of intercept or other
access of a wire, oral, or electronic communication used
to control the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned
aircraft.
``(B) Warn the operator of the unmanned aircraft
system or unmanned aircraft, including by passive or
active, and direct or indirect physical, electronic,
radio, and electromagnetic means.
``(C) Disrupt control of the unmanned aircraft
system or unmanned aircraft, without prior consent,
including by disabling the unmanned aircraft system or
unmanned aircraft by intercepting, interfering, or
causing interference with wire, oral, electronic, or
radio communications used to control the unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(D) Seize or exercise control of the unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(E) Seize or otherwise confiscate the unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(F) Use reasonable force to disable, damage, or
destroy the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned
aircraft.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall develop the actions
described in paragraph (1) in coordination with the Secretary of
Transportation.
``(c) Forfeiture.--Any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft
described in subsection (a) that is seized by the Secretary of Energy is
subject to forfeiture to the United States.
``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of
Transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue guidance in the
respective areas of each Secretary to carry out this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility or asset' means any
facility or asset that is--
``(A) identified by the Secretary of Energy for
purposes of this section;
``(B) located in the United States (including the
territories and possessions of the United States); and
``(C) owned by the United States or contracted to
the United States, to store or use special nuclear
material.
``(2) The terms `unmanned aircraft' and `unmanned aircraft
system' have the meanings given those terms in section 331
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of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-
95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note).
``Sec. 6228. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6228.>> Reporting on penetrations of
networks of contractors and subcontractors
``(a) Procedures for Reporting Penetrations.--The Administrator
shall establish procedures that require each contractor and
subcontractor to report to the Chief Information Officer when a covered
network of the contractor or subcontractor that meets the criteria
established pursuant to subsection (b) is successfully penetrated.
``(b) Establishment of Criteria for Covered Networks.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall, in consultation
with the officials specified in paragraph (2), establish
criteria for covered networks to be subject to the procedures
for reporting penetrations under subsection (a).
``(2) Officials specified.--The officials specified in this
paragraph are the following officials of the Administration:
``(A) The Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs.
``(B) The Associate Administrator for Acquisition
and Project Management.
``(C) The Chief Information Officer.
``(D) Any other official of the Administration the
Administrator considers necessary.
``(c) Procedure Requirements.--
``(1) Rapid reporting.--
``(A) In general.--The procedures established
pursuant to subsection (a) shall require each contractor
or subcontractor to submit to the Chief Information
Officer a report on each successful penetration of a
covered network of the contractor or subcontractor that
meets the criteria established pursuant to subsection
(b) not later than 60 days after the discovery of the
successful penetration.
``(B) Elements.--Subject to subparagraph (C), each
report required by subparagraph (A) with respect to a
successful penetration of a covered network of a
contractor or subcontractor shall include the following:
``(i) A description of the technique or method
used in such penetration.
``(ii) A sample of the malicious software, if
discovered and isolated by the contractor or
subcontractor, involved in such penetration.
``(iii) A summary of information created by or
for the Administration in connection with any
program of the Administration that has been
potentially compromised as a result of such
penetration.
``(C) Avoidance of delays in reporting.--If a
contractor or subcontractor is not able to obtain all of
the information required by subparagraph (B) to be
included in a report required by subparagraph (A) by the
date that is 60 days after the discovery of a successful
penetration of a covered network of the contractor or
subcontractor, the contractor or subcontractor shall--
``(i) include in the report all information
available as of that date; and
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``(ii) provide to the Chief Information
Officer the additional information required by
subparagraph (B) as the information becomes
available.
``(2) Access to equipment and information by administration
personnel.--Concurrent with the establishment of the procedures
pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator shall establish
procedures to be used if information owned by the Administration
was in use during or at risk as a result of the successful
penetration of a covered network--
``(A) in order to--
``(i) in the case of a penetration of a
covered network of a management and operating
contractor, enhance the access of personnel of the
Administration to Government-owned equipment and
information; and
``(ii) in the case of a penetration of a
covered network of a contractor or subcontractor
that is not a management and operating contractor,
facilitate the access of personnel of the
Administration to the equipment and information of
the contractor or subcontractor; and
``(B) which shall--
``(i) include mechanisms for personnel of the
Administration to, upon request, obtain access to
equipment or information of a contractor or
subcontractor necessary to conduct forensic
analysis in addition to any analysis conducted by
the contractor or subcontractor;
``(ii) provide that a contractor or
subcontractor is only required to provide access
to equipment or information as described in clause
(i) to determine whether information created by or
for the Administration in connection with any
program of the Administration was successfully
exfiltrated from a network of the contractor or
subcontractor and, if so, what information was
exfiltrated; and
``(iii) provide for the reasonable protection
of trade secrets, commercial or financial
information, and information that can be used to
identify a specific person.
``(3) Dissemination of information.--The procedures
established pursuant to subsection (a) shall allow for limiting
the dissemination of information obtained or derived through
such procedures so that such information may be disseminated
only to entities--
``(A) with missions that may be affected by such
information;
``(B) that may be called upon to assist in the
diagnosis, detection, or mitigation of cyber incidents;
``(C) that conduct counterintelligence or law
enforcement investigations; or
``(D) for national security purposes, including
cyber situational awareness and defense purposes.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Chief information officer.--The term `Chief
Information Officer' means the Associate Administrator for
Information Management and Chief Information Officer of the
Administration.
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``(2) Contractor.--The term `contractor' means a private
entity that has entered into a contract or contractual action of
any kind with the Administration to furnish supplies, equipment,
materials, or services of any kind.
``(3) Covered network.--The term `covered network' includes
any network or information system that accesses, receives, or
stores--
``(A) classified information; or
``(B) sensitive unclassified information germane to
any program of the Administration, as determined by the
Administrator.
``(4) Subcontractor.--The term `subcontractor' means a
private entity that has entered into a contract or contractual
action with a contractor or another subcontractor to furnish
supplies, equipment, materials, or services of any kind in
connection with another contract in support of any program of
the Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6231.>> CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
``Sec. 6231. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6231.>> Review of certain documents
before declassification and release
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that, before
a document of the Department of Energy that contains national security
information is released or declassified, such document is reviewed to
determine whether it contains Restricted Data.
``(b) Limitation on Declassification.--The Secretary may not
implement the automatic declassification provisions of Executive Order
No. 13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note) if the Secretary determines that such
implementation could result in the automatic declassification and
release of documents containing Restricted Data.
``Sec. 6232. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6232.>> Protection against inadvertent
release of restricted data and formerly
restricted data
``(a) Plan for Protection Against Release.--The Secretary of Energy
and the Archivist of the United States shall, after consultation with
the members of the National Security Council and in consultation with
the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other appropriate Federal
agencies, develop a plan to prevent the inadvertent release of records
containing Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data during the
automatic declassification of records under Executive Order No. 13526
(50 U.S.C. 3161 note).
``(b) Plan Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
``(1) The actions to be taken in order to ensure that
records subject to Executive Order No. 13526 are reviewed on a
page-by-page basis for Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted
Data unless they have been determined to be highly unlikely to
contain Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
``(2) The criteria and process by which documents are
determined to be highly unlikely to contain Restricted Data or
Formerly Restricted Data.
``(3) The actions to be taken in order to ensure proper
training, supervision, and evaluation of personnel engaged in
declassification under that Executive order so that such
personnel recognize Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted
Data.
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``(4) The extent to which automated declassification
technologies will be used under that Executive order to protect
Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data from inadvertent
release.
``(5) Procedures for periodic review and evaluation by the
Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of the
Information Security Oversight Office of the National Archives
and Records Administration, of compliance by Federal agencies
with the plan.
``(6) Procedures for resolving disagreements among Federal
agencies regarding declassification procedures and decisions
under the plan.
``(7) The funding, personnel, and other resources required
to carry out the plan.
``(8) A timetable for implementation of the plan.
``(c) Limitation on Declassification of Certain Records.--
``(1) Effective on October 17, 1998, and except as provided
in paragraph (3), a record referred to in subsection (a) may not
be declassified unless the agency having custody of the record
reviews the record on a page-by-page basis to ensure that the
record does not contain Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted
Data.
``(2) Any record determined as a result of a review under
paragraph (1) to contain Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted
Data may not be declassified until the Secretary of Energy, in
conjunction with the head of the agency having custody of the
record, determines that the document is suitable for
declassification.
``(3) After the date occurring 60 days after the submission
of the plan required by subsection (a) to the committees
referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d), the
requirement under paragraph (1) to review a record on a page-by-
page basis shall not apply in the case of a record determined,
under the actions specified in the plan pursuant to subsection
(b)(1), to be a record that is highly unlikely to contain
Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
``(d) Submission of Plan.--The Secretary of Energy shall submit the
plan required under subsection (a) to the following:
``(1) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
``(2) The Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
``(3) The Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs.
``(e) Report and Notification Regarding Inadvertent Releases.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall submit to the committees
and Assistant to the President specified in subsection (d) a
report on inadvertent releases of Restricted Data or Formerly
Restricted Data under Executive Order No. 12958 that occurred
before October 17, 1998.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall, in each even-numbered
year beginning in 2010, submit to the committees and Assistant
to the President specified in subsection (d) a report
identifying any inadvertent releases of Restricted Data or
Formerly Restricted Data under Executive Order No. 13526
discovered in the two-year period preceding the submittal of the
report.
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``Sec. 6233. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6233.>> Supplement to plan for
declassification of restricted data and formerly
restricted data
``(a) Supplement to Plan.--The Secretary of Energy and the Archivist
of the United States shall, after consultation with the members of the
National Security Council and in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, develop a
supplement to the plan required under subsection (a) of section 6232.
``(b) Contents of Supplement.--The supplement shall provide for the
application of that plan (including in particular the element of the
plan required by section 6232(b)(1)) to all records subject to Executive
Order No. 12958 that were determined before October 17, 1998, to be
suitable for declassification.
``(c) Limitation on Declassification of Records.--All records
referred to in subsection (b) shall be treated, for purposes of
subsection (c) of section 6232, in the same manner as records referred
to in subsection (a) of such section.
``(d) Submission of Supplement.--The Secretary of Energy shall
submit the supplement required under subsection (a) to the recipients of
the plan referred to in subsection (d) of section 6232.
``Sec. 6234. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6234.>> Protection of classified
information during laboratory-to-laboratory
exchanges
``(a) Provision of Training.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure
that all Department of Energy employees and Department of Energy
contractor employees participating in laboratory-to-laboratory
cooperative exchange activities are fully trained in matters relating to
the protection of classified information and to potential espionage and
counterintelligence threats.
``(b) Countering of Espionage and Intelligence-gathering Abroad.--
``(1) The Secretary shall establish a pool of Department
employees and Department contractor employees who are specially
trained to counter threats of espionage and intelligence-
gathering by foreign nationals against Department employees and
Department contractor employees who travel abroad for
laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other
cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the Department.
``(2) The Director of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
of the Department of Energy may assign at least one employee
from the pool established under paragraph (1) to accompany a
group of Department employees or Department contractor employees
who travel to any nation designated to be a sensitive country
for laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other
cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the Department.
``Sec. 6235. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6235.>> Identification in budget
materials of amounts for declassification
activities and limitation on expenditures for
such activities
``(a) Amounts for Declassification of Records.--The Secretary of
Energy shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the Department of Energy budget for any fiscal
year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31) specific identification, as a budgetary line item,
of the amounts required to carry out programmed activities during that
fiscal year to declassify records pursuant to Executive Order No. 13526
(50 U.S.C. 3161 note),
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or any successor Executive order, or to comply with any statutory
requirement to declassify Government records.
``(b) Certification Required With Respect to Automatic
Declassification of Records.--No records of the Department of Energy
that have not as of October 5, 1999, been reviewed for declassification
shall be subject to automatic declassification unless the Secretary of
Energy certifies to Congress that such declassification would not harm
the national security.
``CHAPTER 606-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6241.>> PERSONNEL MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6241.>> PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
``Sec. 6241. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6241.>> Authority for appointment of
certain scientific, engineering, and technical
personnel
``(a) Authority.--
``(1) Notwithstanding any provision of title 5 governing
appointments in the competitive service and General Schedule
classification and pay rates, the Secretary of Energy may--
``(A) establish and set the rates of pay for not
more than 200 positions in the Department of Energy for
scientific, engineering, and technical personnel whose
duties will relate to safety at defense nuclear
facilities of the Department; and
``(B) appoint persons to such positions.
``(2) The rate of pay for a position established under
paragraph (1) may not exceed the rate of pay payable for level
III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5.
``(3) To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall
appoint persons under paragraph (1)(B) to the positions
established under paragraph (1)(A) in accordance with the merit
system principles set forth in section 2301 of such title.
``(b) OPM Review.--
``(1) The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the
Director of the Office of Personnel Management under which
agreement the Director shall periodically evaluate the use of
the authority set forth in subsection (a)(1). The Secretary
shall reimburse the Director for evaluations conducted by the
Director pursuant to the agreement. Any such reimbursement shall
be credited to the revolving fund referred to in section 1304(e)
of title 5.
``(2) If the Director determines as a result of such
evaluation that the Secretary of Energy is not appointing
persons to positions under such authority in a manner consistent
with the merit system principles set forth in section 2301 of
title 5 or is setting rates of pay at levels that are not
appropriate for the qualifications and experience of the persons
appointed and the duties of the positions involved, the Director
shall notify the Secretary and Congress of that determination.
``(3) Upon receipt of a notification under paragraph (2),
the Secretary shall--
``(A) take appropriate actions to appoint persons to
positions under such authority in a manner consistent
with such principles or to set rates of pay at levels
that are appropriate for the qualifications and
experience of the persons appointed and the duties of
the positions involved; or
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``(B) cease appointment of persons under such
authority.
``(c) Termination.--
``(1) The authority provided under subsection (a)(1) shall
terminate on September 30, 2026.
``(2) An employee may not be separated from employment with
the Department of Energy or receive a reduction in pay by reason
of the termination of authority under paragraph (1).
``Sec. 6242. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6242.>> Whistleblower protection
program
``(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish a
program to ensure that covered individuals may not be discharged,
demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for making
protected disclosures.
``(b) Covered Individuals.--For purposes of this section, a covered
individual is an individual who is an employee of the Department of
Energy, or of a contractor of the Department, who is engaged in the
defense activities of the Department.
``(c) Protected Disclosures.--For purposes of this section, a
protected disclosure is a disclosure--
``(1) made by a covered individual who takes appropriate
steps to protect the security of the information in accordance
with guidance provided under this section;
``(2) made to a person or entity specified in subsection
(d); and
``(3) of classified or other information that the covered
individual reasonably believes to provide direct and specific
evidence of any of the following:
``(A) A violation of law or Federal regulation.
``(B) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds,
or abuse of authority.
``(C) A false statement to Congress on an issue of
material fact.
``(d) Persons and Entities to Which Disclosures May Be Made.--A
person or entity specified in this subsection is any of the following:
``(1) A member of a committee of Congress having primary
responsibility for oversight of the department, agency, or
element of the Government to which the disclosed information
relates.
``(2) An employee of Congress who is a staff member of such
a committee and has an appropriate security clearance for access
to information of the type disclosed.
``(3) The Inspector General of the Department of Energy.
``(4) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
``(5) Any other element of the Government designated by the
Secretary as authorized to receive information of the type
disclosed.
``(e) Official Capacity of Persons to Whom Information Is
Disclosed.--A member of, or an employee of Congress who is a staff
member of, a committee of Congress specified in subsection (d) who
receives a protected disclosure under this section does so in that
member or employee's official capacity as such a member or employee.
``(f) Assistance and Guidance.--The Secretary, acting through the
Inspector General of the Department of Energy, shall provide
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assistance and guidance to each covered individual who seeks to make a
protected disclosure under this section. Such assistance and guidance
shall include the following:
``(1) Identifying the persons or entities under subsection
(d) to which that disclosure may be made.
``(2) Advising that individual regarding the steps to be
taken to protect the security of the information to be
disclosed.
``(3) Taking appropriate actions to protect the identity of
that individual throughout that disclosure.
``(4) Taking appropriate actions to coordinate that
disclosure with any other Federal agency or agencies that
originated the information.
``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to
ensure the security of any information disclosed under this section.
``(h) Notification to Covered Individuals.--The Secretary shall
notify each covered individual of the following:
``(1) The rights of that individual under this section.
``(2) The assistance and guidance provided under this
section.
``(3) That the individual has a responsibility to obtain
that assistance and guidance before seeking to make a protected
disclosure.
``(i) Complaint by Covered Individuals.--If a covered individual
believes that that individual has been discharged, demoted, or otherwise
discriminated against as a reprisal for making a protected disclosure
under this section, the individual may submit a complaint relating to
such matter to the Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals of the
Department of Energy.
``(j) Investigation by Office of Hearings and Appeals.--
``(1) For each complaint submitted under subsection (i), the
Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals shall--
``(A) determine whether or not the complaint is
frivolous; and
``(B) if the Director determines the complaint is
not frivolous, conduct an investigation of the
complaint.
``(2) The Director shall submit a report on each
investigation undertaken under paragraph (1)(B) to--
``(A) the individual who submitted the complaint on
which the investigation is based;
``(B) the contractor concerned, if any; and
``(C) the Secretary of Energy.
``(k) Remedial Action.--
``(1) Whenever the Secretary determines that a covered
individual has been discharged, demoted, or otherwise
discriminated against as a reprisal for making a protected
disclosure under this section, the Secretary shall--
``(A) in the case of a Department employee, take
appropriate actions to abate the action; or
``(B) in the case of a contractor employee, order
the contractor concerned to take appropriate actions to
abate the action.
``(2)(A) If a contractor fails to comply with an order
issued under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may file an action
for enforcement of the order in the appropriate United States
district court.
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``(B) In any action brought under subparagraph (A), the
court may grant appropriate relief, including injunctive relief
and compensatory and exemplary damages.
``(l) Relationship to Other Laws.--The protections provided by this
section are independent of, and not subject to any limitations that may
be provided in, the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (Public Law
101-12; 103 Stat. 16) or any other law that may provide protection for
disclosures of information by employees of the Department of Energy or
of a contractor of the Department.
``(m) Annual Report.--
``(1) Not later than 30 days after the commencement of each
fiscal year, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report on the investigations
undertaken under subsection (j)(1)(B) during the preceding
fiscal year, including a summary of the results of each such
investigation.
``(2) A report under paragraph (1) may not identify or
otherwise provide any information about an individual submitting
a complaint under this section without the consent of the
individual.
``Sec. 6243. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6243.>> Department of Energy defense
nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plan
``(a) In General.--Upon determination that a change in the workforce
at a defense nuclear facility is necessary, the Secretary of Energy
shall develop a plan for restructuring the workforce for the defense
nuclear facility that takes into account--
``(1) the reconfiguration of the defense nuclear facility;
and
``(2) the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile that is the
most recently prepared plan at the time of the development of
the plan referred to in this subsection.
``(b) Consultation.--
``(1) In developing a plan referred to in subsection (a),
the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Labor,
appropriate representatives of local and national collective-
bargaining units of individuals employed at Department of Energy
defense nuclear facilities, appropriate representatives of
departments and agencies of State and local governments,
appropriate representatives of State and local institutions of
higher education, and appropriate representatives of community
groups in communities affected by the restructuring plan.
``(2) The Secretary shall determine appropriate
representatives of the units, governments, institutions, and
groups referred to in paragraph (1).
``(c) Objectives.--In preparing the plan required under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall be guided by the following objectives:
``(1) Changes in the workforce at a Department of Energy
defense nuclear facility--
``(A) should be accomplished so as to minimize
social and economic impacts;
``(B) should be made only after the provision of
notice of such changes not later than 120 days before
the commencement of such changes to such employees and
the communities in which such facilities are located;
and
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``(C) should be accomplished, when possible, through
the use of retraining, early retirement, attrition, and
other options that minimize layoffs.
``(2) Employees whose employment in positions at such
facilities is terminated shall, to the extent practicable,
receive preference in any hiring of the Department of Energy
(consistent with applicable employment seniority plans or
practices of the Department of Energy and with section 3152 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and
1991 (Public Law 101-189; 103 Stat. 1682)).
``(3) Employees shall, to the extent practicable, be
retrained for work in environmental restoration and waste
management activities at such facilities or other facilities of
the Department of Energy.
``(4) The Department of Energy should provide relocation
assistance to employees who are transferred to other Department
of Energy facilities as a result of the plan.
``(5) The Department of Energy should assist terminated
employees in obtaining appropriate retraining, education, and
reemployment assistance (including employment placement
assistance).
``(6) The Department of Energy should provide local impact
assistance to communities that are affected by the restructuring
plan and coordinate the provision of such assistance with--
``(A) programs carried out by the Secretary of Labor
under title I of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.);
``(B) programs carried out pursuant to the Defense
Economic Adjustment, Diversification, Conversion, and
Stabilization Act of 1990 (division D of Public Law 101-
510; 10 U.S.C. 2391 note); and
``(C) programs carried out by the Department of
Commerce pursuant to title II of the Public Works and
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et
seq.).
``(d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall, subject to the
availability of appropriations for such purpose, work on an ongoing
basis with representatives of the Department of Labor, workforce
bargaining units, and States and local communities in carrying out a
plan required under subsection (a).
``(e) Submittal to Congress.--
``(1) The Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan referred
to in subsection (a) with respect to a defense nuclear facility
within 90 days after the date on which a notice of changes
described in subsection (c)(1)(B) is provided to employees of
the facility, or 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, whichever is later.
``(2) In addition to the plans submitted under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress every six months a
report setting forth a description of, and the amount or value
of, all local impact assistance provided during the preceding
six months under subsection (c)(6).
``(f) Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facility Defined.--In
this section, the term `Department of Energy defense nuclear facility'
means--
``(1) a production facility or utilization facility (as
those terms are defined in section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014)) that is under the control or
jurisdiction
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of the Secretary and that is operated for national security
purposes (including the tritium loading facility at Savannah
River, South Carolina, and the 236 H facility at Savannah River,
South Carolina), but the term does not include any facility that
does not conduct atomic energy defense activities and does not
include any facility or activity covered by Executive Order
Number 12344, dated February 1, 1982, pertaining to the naval
nuclear propulsion program;
``(2) a nuclear waste storage or disposal facility that is
under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary;
``(3) a testing and assembly facility that is under the
control or jurisdiction of the Secretary and that is operated
for national security purposes (including the Nevada National
Security Site, Nevada, and the Pantex facility, Texas);
``(4) an atomic weapons research facility that is under the
control or jurisdiction of the Secretary (including Lawrence
Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia National Laboratories); or
``(5) any facility described in paragraphs (1) through (4)
that--
``(A) is no longer in operation;
``(B) was under the control or jurisdiction of the
Department of Defense, the Atomic Energy Commission, or
the Energy Research and Development Administration; and
``(C) was operated for national security purposes.
``Sec. 6244. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6244.>> Authority to provide
certificate of commendation to Department of
Energy and contractor employees for exemplary
service in stockpile stewardship and security
``(a) Authority to Present Certificate of Commendation.--The
Secretary of Energy may present a certificate of commendation to any
current or former employee of the Department of Energy, and any current
or former employee of a Department contractor, whose service to the
Department in matters relating to stockpile stewardship and security
assisted the Department in furthering the national security interests of
the United States.
``(b) Certificate.--The certificate of commendation presented to a
current or former employee under subsection (a) shall include an
appropriate citation of the service of the current or former employee
described in that subsection, including a citation for dedication,
intellect, and sacrifice in furthering the national security interests
of the United States by maintaining a strong, safe, and viable United
States nuclear deterrent during the cold war or thereafter.
``(c) Department of Energy Defined.--For purposes of this section,
the term `Department of Energy' includes any predecessor agency of the
Department of Energy.
``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6251.>> EDUCATION AND TRAINING
``Sec. 6251. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6251.>> Executive management training
in Department of Energy
``(a) Establishment of Training Program.--The Secretary of Energy
shall establish and implement a management training program for
personnel of the Department of Energy involved in the management of
atomic energy defense activities.
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``(b) Training Provisions.--The training program shall at a minimum
include instruction in the following areas:
``(1) Department of Energy policy and procedures for
management and operation of atomic energy defense facilities.
``(2) Methods of evaluating technical performance.
``(3) Federal and State environmental laws and requirements
for compliance with such environmental laws, including timely
compliance with reporting requirements in such laws.
``(4) The establishment of program milestones and methods to
evaluate success in meeting such milestones.
``(5) Methods for conducting long-range technical and budget
planning.
``(6) Procedures for reviewing and applying innovative
technology to defense environmental cleanup.
``Sec. 6252. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6252.>> Stockpile stewardship
recruitment and training program
``(a) Conduct of Program.--
``(1) As part of the stockpile stewardship program
established pursuant to section 6111, the Secretary of Energy
shall conduct a stockpile stewardship recruitment and training
program at the national security laboratories.
``(2) The recruitment and training program shall be
conducted in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Nuclear
Weapons Council established by section 179 and the directors of
the laboratories referred to in paragraph (1).
``(b) Support of Dual-use Programs.--As part of the recruitment and
training program, the directors of the national security laboratories
may employ undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral
fellows to carry out research sponsored by such laboratories for
military or nonmilitary dual-use programs related to nuclear weapons
stockpile stewardship.
``(c) Establishment of Retiree Corps.--As part of the training and
recruitment program, the Secretary, in coordination with the directors
of the national security laboratories, shall establish for the
laboratories a retiree corps of retired scientists who have expertise in
research and development of nuclear weapons. The directors may employ
the retired scientists on a part-time basis to provide appropriate
assistance on nuclear weapons issues, to contribute relevant information
to be archived, and to help to provide training to other scientists.
``Sec. 6253. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6253.>> Fellowship program for
development of skills critical to the nuclear
security enterprise
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a
fellowship program for the development of skills critical to the ongoing
mission of the nuclear security enterprise. Under the fellowship
program, the Secretary shall provide educational assistance and research
assistance to eligible individuals to facilitate the development by such
individuals of skills critical to maintaining the ongoing mission of the
nuclear security enterprise.
``(b) Eligible Individuals.--Individuals eligible for participation
in the fellowship program are United States citizens who are either of
the following:
``(1) Students pursuing graduate degrees in fields of
science or engineering that are related to nuclear weapons
engineering
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or to the science and technology base of the Department of
Energy.
``(2) Individuals engaged in postdoctoral studies in such
fields.
``(c) Covered Facilities.--The Secretary shall carry out the
fellowship program at or in connection with the national security
laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities.
``(d) Administration.--The Secretary shall carry out the fellowship
program at a facility referred to in subsection (c) through the
stockpile manager of the facility.
``(e) Allocation of Funds.--The Secretary shall, in consultation
with the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs, allocate
funds available for the fellowship program under subsection (f) among
the facilities referred to in subsection (c). The Secretary shall make
the allocation after evaluating an assessment by the weapons program
director of each such facility of the personnel and critical skills
necessary at the facility for carrying out the ongoing mission of the
facility.
``(f) Agreement.--
``(1) The Secretary may allow an individual to participate
in the program only if the individual signs an agreement
described in paragraph (2).
``(2) An agreement referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in
writing, shall be signed by the participant, and shall include
the participant's agreement to serve, after completion of the
course of study for which the assistance was provided, as a
full-time employee in a position in the nuclear security
enterprise for a period of time to be established by the
Secretary of Energy of not less than one year, if such a
position is offered to the participant.
``SUBCHAPTER III <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6261.>> --WORKER SAFETY
``Sec. 6261. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6261.>> Worker protection at nuclear
weapons facilities
``(a) Training Grant Program.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy is authorized to award grants
to organizations referred to in paragraph (2) in order for such
organizations--
``(A) to provide training and education to persons
who are or may be engaged in hazardous substance
response or emergency response at Department of Energy
nuclear weapons facilities; and
``(B) to develop curricula for such training and
education.
``(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary is
authorized to award grants under paragraph (1) to non-profit
organizations that have demonstrated (as determined by the
Secretary) capabilities in--
``(i) implementing and conducting effective training
and education programs relating to the general health
and safety of workers; and
``(ii) identifying, and involving in training,
groups of workers whose duties include hazardous
substance response or emergency response.
``(B) The Secretary shall give preference in the award of
grants under this section to employee organizations and joint
labor-management training programs that are grant recipients
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under section 126(g) of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 9660a).
``(3) An organization awarded a grant under paragraph (1)
shall carry out training, education, or curricula development
pursuant to Department of Energy orders relating to employee
safety training, including orders numbered 5480.4 and 5480.11.
``(b) Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards.--
``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall assess
civil penalties against any contractor of the Department of
Energy who (as determined by the Secretary)--
``(A) employs individuals who are engaged in
hazardous substance response or emergency response at
Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities; and
``(B) fails (i) to provide for the training of such
individuals to carry out such hazardous substance
response or emergency response, or (ii) to certify to
the Department of Energy that such employees are
adequately trained for such response pursuant to orders
issued by the Department of Energy relating to employee
safety training (including orders numbered 5480.4 and
5480.11).
``(2) Civil penalties assessed under this subsection may not
exceed $5,000 for each day in which a failure referred to in
paragraph (1)(B) occurs.
``(c) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to
carry out this section.
``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section, the term
`hazardous substance' includes radioactive waste and mixed radioactive
and hazardous waste.
``Sec. 6262. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6262.>> Safety oversight and
enforcement at defense nuclear facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall take appropriate actions to ensure
that--
``(1) officials of the Department of Energy who are
responsible for independent oversight of matters relating to
nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities and enforcement of
nuclear safety standards at such facilities maintain
independence from officials who are engaged in, or who are
advising persons who are engaged in, management of such
facilities;
``(2) the independent, internal oversight functions carried
out by the Department include activities relating to--
``(A) the assessment of the safety of defense
nuclear facilities;
``(B) the assessment of the effectiveness of
Department program offices in carrying out programs
relating to the environment, safety, health, and
security at defense nuclear facilities;
``(C) the provision to the Secretary of oversight
reports that--
``(i) contain validated technical information;
and
``(ii) provide a clear analysis of the extent
to which line programs governing defense nuclear
facilities meet applicable goals for the
environment, safety, health, and security at such
facilities; and
``(D) the development of clear performance standards
to be used in assessing the adequacy of the programs
referred to in subparagraph (C)(ii);
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``(3) the Department has a system for bringing issues
relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities to the
attention of the officials of the Department (including the
Secretary of Energy) who have authority to resolve such issues
in an adequate and timely manner; and
``(4) an adequate number of qualified personnel of the
Department are assigned to oversee matters relating to nuclear
safety at defense nuclear facilities and enforce nuclear safety
standards at such facilities.
``Sec. 6263. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6263.>> Program to monitor department
of energy workers exposed to hazardous and
radioactive substances
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish and carry
out a program for the identification and on-going medical evaluation of
current and former Department of Energy employees who are subject to
significant health risks as a result of the exposure of such employees
to hazardous or radioactive substances during such employment.
``(b) Implementation of Program.--
``(1) The Secretary shall, with the concurrence of the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, issue regulations under
which the Secretary shall implement the program. Such
regulations shall, to the extent practicable, provide for a
process to--
``(A) identify the hazardous substances and
radioactive substances to which current and former
Department of Energy employees may have been exposed as
a result of such employment;
``(B) identify employees referred to in subparagraph
(A) who received a level of exposure identified under
paragraph (2)(B);
``(C) determine the appropriate number, scope, and
frequency of medical evaluations and laboratory tests to
be provided to employees who have received a level of
exposure identified under paragraph (2)(B) to permit the
Secretary to evaluate fully the extent, nature, and
medical consequences of such exposure;
``(D) make available the evaluations and tests
referred to in subparagraph (C) to the employees
referred to in such subparagraph;
``(E) ensure that privacy is maintained with respect
to medical information that personally identifies any
such employee; and
``(F) ensure that employee participation in the
program is voluntary.
``(2)(A) In determining the most appropriate means of
carrying out the activities referred to in subparagraphs (A)
through (D) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with
the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the agreement
referred to in subsection (c).
``(B) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, with the
assistance of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention and the Director of the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, and the Secretary of Labor shall
identify the levels of exposure to the substances referred to in
subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) that present employees
referred to in such subparagraph with significant health risks
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under Federal and State occupational, health, and safety
standards.
``(3) In prescribing the guidelines referred to in paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall consult with representatives of the
following entities:
``(A) The American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine.
``(B) The National Academy of Sciences.
``(C) The National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements.
``(D) Any labor organization or other collective
bargaining agent authorized to act on the behalf of
employees of a Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility.
``(4) The Secretary shall provide for each employee
identified under paragraph (1)(B) and provided with any medical
examination or test under paragraph (1) to be notified by the
appropriate medical personnel of the identification and the
results of any such examination or test. Each notification under
this paragraph shall be provided in a form that is readily
understandable by the employee.
``(5) The Secretary shall collect and assemble information
relating to the examinations and tests carried out under
paragraph (1).
``(6) The Secretary shall commence carrying out the program
described in this subsection not later than October 23, 1993.
``(c) Agreement With Secretary of Health and Human Services.--Not
later than April 23, 1993, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement
with the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to the
establishment and conduct of the program required and regulations issued
under this section.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility' has the meaning given that term in section 6243(f).
``(2) The term `Department of Energy employee' means any
employee of the Department of Energy employed at a Department of
Energy defense nuclear facility, including any employee of a
contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Energy employed
at such a facility.
``Sec. 6264. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6264.>> Programs for persons who may
have been exposed to radiation released from
Hanford Nuclear Reservation
``(a) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Energy under title XXXI of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510), the
Secretary of Energy shall make available $3,000,000 to the State of
Washington, $1,000,000 to the State of Oregon, and $1,000,000 to the
State of Idaho. Such funds shall be used to develop and implement
programs for the benefit of persons who may have been exposed to
radiation released from the Department of Energy Hanford Nuclear
Reservation (Richland, Washington) between the years 1944 and 1972.
``(b) Programs.--The programs to be developed by the States may
include only the following activities:
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``(1) Preparing and distributing information on the health
effects of radiation to health care professionals, and to
persons who may have been exposed to radiation.
``(2) Developing and implementing mechanisms for referring
persons who may have been exposed to radiation to health care
professionals with expertise in the health effects of radiation.
``(3) Evaluating and, if feasible, implementing,
registration and monitoring of persons who may have been exposed
to radiation released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``(c) Plan and Reports.--
``(1) The States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho shall
jointly develop a single plan for implementing this section.
``(2) Not later than May 5, 1991, such States shall submit
to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a copy of the plan
developed under paragraph (1).
``(3) Not later than May 5, 1992, such States shall submit
to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a single report on the
implementation of the plan developed under paragraph (1).
``(4) In developing and implementing the plan, such States
shall consult with persons carrying out current radiation dose
and epidemiological research programs (including the Hanford
Thyroid Disease Study of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction
Project of the Department of Energy), and may not cause
substantial damage to such research programs.
``(d) Prohibition on Disclosure of Exposure Information.--
``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person may not
disclose to the public the following:
``(A) Any information obtained through a program
that identifies a person who may have been exposed to
radiation released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``(B) Any information obtained through a program
that identifies a person participating in any of the
programs developed under this section.
``(C) The name, address, and telephone number of a
person requesting information referred to in subsection
(b)(1).
``(D) The name, address, and telephone number of a
person who has been referred to a health care
professional under subsection (b)(2).
``(E) The name, address, and telephone number of a
person who has been registered and monitored pursuant to
subsection (b)(3).
``(F) Information that identifies the person from
whom information referred to in this paragraph was
obtained under a program or any other third party
involved with, or identified by, any such information so
obtained.
``(G) Any other personal or medical information that
identifies a person or party referred to in
subparagraphs (A) through (F).
``(H) Such other information or categories of
information as the chief officers of the health
departments of the States of Washington, Oregon, and
Idaho jointly designate as information covered by this
subsection.
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``(2) Information referred to in paragraph (1) may be
disclosed to the public if the person identified by the
information, or the legal representative of that person, has
consented in writing to the disclosure.
``(3) The States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho shall
establish uniform procedures for carrying out this subsection,
including procedures governing the following:
``(A) The disclosure of information under paragraph
(2).
``(B) The use of the Hanford Health Information
Network database.
``(C) The future disposition of the database.
``(D) Enforcement of the prohibition provided in
paragraph (1) on the disclosure of information described
in that paragraph.
``Sec. 6265. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6265.>> Use of probabilistic risk
assessment to ensure nuclear safety of
facilities of the Administration and the Office
of Environmental Management
``(a) Nuclear Safety at NNSA and DOE Facilities.--The Administrator
and the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the methods for assessing,
certifying, and overseeing nuclear safety at the facilities specified in
subsection (c) use national and international standards and nuclear
industry best practices, including probabilistic or quantitative risk
assessment if sufficient data exist.
``(b) Adequate Protection.--The use of probabilistic or quantitative
risk assessment under subsection (a) shall be to support, rather than
replace, the requirement under section 182 of the Atomic Energy Act of
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2232) that the utilization or production of special
nuclear material will be in accordance with the common defense and
security and will provide adequate protection to the health and safety
of the public.
``(c) Facilities Specified.--Subsection (a) shall apply--
``(1) to the Administrator with respect to the national
security laboratories and the nuclear weapons production
facilities; and
``(2) to the Secretary of Energy with respect to defense
nuclear facilities of the Office of Environmental Management of
the Department of Energy.
``Sec. 6266. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6266.>> Notification of nuclear
criticality and non-nuclear incidents
``(a) Notification.--The Secretary of Energy or the Administrator,
as the case may be, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a notification of a nuclear criticality incident resulting
from a covered program that results in an injury or fatality or results
in the shutdown, or partial shutdown, of a covered facility by not later
than 15 days after the date of such incident.
``(b) Elements of Notification.--Each notification submitted under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
``(1) A description of the incident, including the cause of
the incident.
``(2) In the case of a criticality incident, whether the
incident caused a facility, or part of a facility, to be shut
down.
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``(3) The effect, if any, on the mission of the
Administration or the Office of Environmental Management of the
Department of Energy.
``(4) Any corrective action taken in response to the
incident.
``(c) Database.--
``(1) The Secretary shall maintain a record of incidents
described in paragraph (2).
``(2) An incident described in this paragraph is any of the
following incidents resulting from a covered program:
``(A) A nuclear criticality incident that results in
an injury or fatality or results in the shutdown, or
partial shutdown, of a covered facility.
``(B) A non-nuclear incident that results in serious
bodily injury or fatality at a covered facility.
``(d) Cooperation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary and
the Administrator shall ensure that each management and operating
contractor of a covered facility cooperates in a timely manner.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate.
``(2) The term `covered facility' means--
``(A) a facility of the nuclear security enterprise;
and
``(B) a facility conducting activities for the
defense environmental cleanup program of the Office of
Environmental Management of the Department of Energy.
``(3) The term `covered program' means--
``(A) programs of the Administration; and
``(B) defense environmental cleanup programs of the
Office of Environmental Management of the Department of
Energy.
``CHAPTER 607 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6271.>> --BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6271.>> --RECURRING NATIONAL
SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS
``Sec. 6271. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6271.>> Definitions
``In this subchapter:
``(1) The term `DOE national security authorization' means
an authorization of appropriations for activities of the
Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for
national security.
``(2)(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the term
`minor construction threshold' means $30,000,000.
``(B) The Administrator may calculate the amount specified
in subparagraph (A) based on fiscal year 2022 constant dollars
if the Administrator--
``(i) submits to the congressional defense
committees a report on the method used by the
Administrator to calculate the adjustment;
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``(ii) a period of 30 days elapses following the
date of such submission; and
``(iii) publishes the adjusted amount in the Federal
Register.
``Sec. 6272. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6272.>> Reprogramming
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b) and in
sections 5791 and 5792 of this title, the Secretary of Energy may not
use amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security
authorization for a program--
``(1) in amounts that exceed, in a fiscal year--
``(A) 115 percent of the amount authorized for that
program by that authorization for that fiscal year; or
``(B) $5,000,000 more than the amount authorized for
that program by that authorization for that fiscal year;
or
``(2) which has not been presented to, or requested of,
Congress.
``(b) Exception Where Notice-and-wait Given.--An action described in
subsection (a) may be taken if--
``(1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees a report referred to in subsection (c) with respect
to such action; and
``(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date on
which such committees receive the report.
``(c) Report.--The report referred to in this subsection is a report
containing a full and complete statement of the action proposed to be
taken and the facts and circumstances relied upon in support of the
proposed action.
``(d) Computation of Days.--In the computation of the 30-day period
under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on which either
House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more
than three days to a day certain.
``(e) Limitations.--
``(1) Total amount obligated.--In no event may the total
amount of funds obligated pursuant to a DOE national security
authorization for a fiscal year exceed the total amount
authorized to be appropriated by that authorization for that
fiscal year.
``(2) Prohibited items.--Funds appropriated pursuant to a
DOE national security authorization may not be used for an item
for which Congress has specifically denied funds.
``Sec. 6273. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6273.>> Minor construction projects
``(a) Authority.--Using operation and maintenance funds or
facilities and infrastructure funds authorized by a DOE national
security authorization, the Secretary of Energy may carry out minor
construction projects.
``(b) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees on an annual basis a report on each
exercise of the authority in subsection (a) during the preceding fiscal
year. Each report shall provide a brief description of each minor
construction project covered by the report. The report shall include
with respect to each project the following:
``(1) The estimated original total project cost and the
estimated original date of completion.
``(2) The percentage of the project that is complete.
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``(3) The current estimated total project cost and estimated
date of completion.
``(c) Cost Variation Reports to Congressional Committees.--If, at
any time during the construction of any minor construction project
authorized by a DOE national security authorization, the estimated cost
of the project is revised and the revised cost of the project exceeds
the minor construction threshold, the Secretary shall immediately submit
to the congressional defense committees a report explaining the reasons
for the cost variation.
``(d) Notification Required for Certain Projects.--Notwithstanding
subsection (a), the Secretary may not start a minor construction project
with a total estimated cost of more than $5,000,000 until--
``(1) the Secretary notifies the congressional defense
committees of such project and total estimated cost; and
``(2) a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date on
which such notification is received.
``(e) Minor Construction Project Defined.--In this section, the term
`minor construction project' means any plant project not specifically
authorized by law for which the approved total estimated cost does not
exceed the minor construction threshold.
``Sec. 6274. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6274.>> General plant projects
`` Plant or construction projects for which amounts are made
available under this and subsequent appropriation Acts with a current
estimated cost of less than $10,000,000 are considered for purposes of
section 6273 as a plant project for which the approved total estimated
cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold and for purposes
of section 6275 as a construction project with a current estimated cost
of less than a minor construction threshold.
``Sec. 6275. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6275.>> Limits on construction
projects
``(a) Construction Cost Ceiling.--Except as provided in subsection
(b), construction on a construction project which is in support of
national security programs of the Department of Energy and was
authorized by a DOE national security authorization may not be started,
and additional obligations in connection with the project above the
total estimated cost may not be incurred, whenever the current estimated
cost of the construction project exceeds by more than 25 percent the
higher of--
``(1) the amount authorized for the project; or
``(2) the amount of the total estimated cost for the project
as shown in the most recent budget justification data submitted
to Congress.
``(b) Exception Where Notice-and-wait Given.--An action described in
subsection (a) may be taken if--
``(1) the Secretary of Energy has submitted to the
congressional defense committees a report on the actions and the
circumstances making such action necessary; and
``(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date on
which the report is received by the committees.
``(c) Computation of Days.--In the computation of the 30-day period
under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on which either
House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more
than three days to a day certain.
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``(d) Exception for Minor Projects.--Subsection (a) does not apply
to a construction project with a current estimated cost of less than the
minor construction threshold.
``Sec. 6276. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6276.>> Fund transfer authority
``(a) Transfer to Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary of Energy
may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy pursuant to a DOE national security authorization to other
Federal agencies for the performance of work for which the funds were
authorized. Funds so transferred may be merged with and be available for
the same purposes and for the same time period as the authorizations of
the Federal agency to which the amounts are transferred.
``(b) Transfer Within Department of Energy.--
``(1) Transfers permitted.--Subject to paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Energy may transfer funds authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE
national security authorization to any other DOE national
security authorization. Amounts of authorizations so transferred
may be merged with and be available for the same purposes and
for the same period as the authorization to which the amounts
are transferred.
``(2) Maximum amounts.--Not more than 5 percent of any such
authorization may be transferred to another authorization under
paragraph (1). No such authorization may be increased or
decreased by more than 5 percent by a transfer under such
paragraph.
``(c) Limitations.--The authority provided by this subsection to
transfer authorizations--
``(1) may be used only to provide funds for items relating
to activities necessary for national security programs that have
a higher priority than the items from which the funds are
transferred; and
``(2) may not be used to provide funds for an item for which
Congress has specifically denied funds.
``(d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary of Energy shall promptly
notify the congressional defense committees of any transfer of funds to
or from any DOE national security authorization.
``Sec. 6277. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6277.>> Conceptual and construction
design
``(a) Conceptual Design.--
``(1) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (2) and except as
provided in paragraph (3), before submitting to Congress a
request for funds for a construction project that is in support
of a national security program of the Department of Energy, the
Secretary of Energy shall complete a conceptual design for that
project.
``(2) Requests for conceptual design funds.--If the
estimated cost of completing a conceptual design for a
construction project exceeds $5,000,000, the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a request for funds for the conceptual design
before submitting a request for funds for the construction
project.
``(3) Exceptions.--The requirement in paragraph (1) does not
apply to a request for funds--
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``(A) for a construction project the total estimated
cost of which is less than the minor construction
threshold; or
``(B) for emergency planning, design, and
construction activities under section 6278.
``(b) Construction Design.--
``(1) Authority.-- Within the amounts authorized by a DOE
national security authorization, the Secretary may carry out
construction design (including architectural and engineering
services) in connection with any proposed construction project
if the total estimated cost for such design does not exceed
$5,000,000.
``(2) Limitation on availability of funds for certain
projects.--If the total estimated cost for construction design
in connection with any construction project exceeds $5,000,000,
funds for that design must be specifically authorized by law.
``Sec. 6278. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6278.>> Authority for emergency
planning, design, and construction activities
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Energy may use any funds
available to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE national
security authorization, including funds authorized to be appropriated
for advance planning, engineering, and construction design, and for
plant projects, to perform planning, design, and construction activities
for any Department of Energy national security program construction
project that, as determined by the Secretary, must proceed expeditiously
in order to protect public health and safety, to meet the needs of
national defense, or to protect property.
``(b) Limitation.--The Secretary may not exercise the authority
under subsection (a) in the case of a construction project until the
Secretary has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report
on the activities that the Secretary intends to carry out under this
section and the circumstances making those activities necessary.
``(c) Specific Authority.--The requirement of section 6277(b)(2)
does not apply to emergency planning, design, and construction
activities conducted under this section.
``Sec. 6279. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6279.>> Scope of authority to carry
out plant projects
`` In carrying out programs necessary for national security, the
authority of the Secretary of Energy to carry out plant projects
includes authority for maintenance, restoration, planning, construction,
acquisition, modification of facilities, and the continuation of
projects authorized in prior years, and land acquisition related
thereto.
``Sec. 6280. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6280.>> Availability of funds
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), amounts
appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization for
operation and maintenance or for plant projects may, when so specified
in an appropriations Act, remain available until expended.
``(b) Exception for Program Direction Funds.--Amounts appropriated
for program direction pursuant to a DOE national security authorization
for a fiscal year shall remain available to be obligated only until the
end of that fiscal year.
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``Sec. 6281. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6281.>> Transfer of defense
environmental cleanup funds
``(a) Transfer Authority for Defense Environmental Cleanup Funds.--
The Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of each field office
of the Department of Energy with the authority to transfer defense
environmental cleanup funds from a program or project under the
jurisdiction of that office to another such program or project.
``(b) Limitations.--
``(1) Number of transfers.--Not more than one transfer may
be made to or from any program or project under subsection (a)
in a fiscal year.
``(2) Amounts transferred.--The amount transferred to or
from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection
(a) may not exceed $5,000,000.
``(3) Determination required.--A transfer may not be carried
out by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) unless
the manager determines that the transfer is necessary--
``(A) to address a risk to health, safety, or the
environment; or
``(B) to assure the most efficient use of defense
environmental cleanup funds at the field office.
``(4) Impermissible uses.--Funds transferred pursuant to
subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which Congress
has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project
that has not been authorized by Congress.
``(c) Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements.--The requirements
of section 6272 shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to
subsection (a).
``(d) Notification.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant
Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, shall notify Congress
of any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection (a) not later than 30
days after such transfer occurs.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `program or project' means, with respect to a
field office of the Department of Energy, a program or project
that is for defense environmental cleanup activities necessary
for national security programs of the Department, that is being
carried out by that office, and for which defense environmental
cleanup funds have been authorized and appropriated.
``(2) The term `defense environmental cleanup funds' means
funds appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an
authorization for carrying out defense environmental cleanup
activities necessary for national security programs.
``Sec. 6282. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6282.>> Transfer of weapons
activities funds
``(a) Transfer Authority for Weapons Activities Funds.--The
Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of each field office of
the Department of Energy with the authority to transfer weapons
activities funds from a program or project under the jurisdiction of
that office to another such program or project.
``(b) Limitations.--
``(1) Number of transfers.--Not more than one transfer may
be made to or from any program or project under subsection (a)
in a fiscal year.
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``(2) Amounts transferred.--The amount transferred to or
from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection
(a) may not exceed $5,000,000.
``(3) Determination required.--A transfer may not be carried
out by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) unless
the manager determines that the transfer--
``(A) is necessary to address a risk to health,
safety, or the environment; or
``(B) will result in cost savings and efficiencies.
``(4) Limitation.--A transfer may not be carried out by a
manager of a field office under subsection (a) to cover a cost
overrun or scheduling delay for any program or project.
``(5) Impermissible uses.--Funds transferred pursuant to
subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which Congress
has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project
that has not been authorized by Congress.
``(c) Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements.--The requirements
of section 6272 shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to
subsection (a).
``(d) Notification.--The Secretary, acting through the
Administrator, shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds pursuant
to subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such transfer occurs.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `program or project' means, with respect to a
field office of the Department of Energy, a program or project
that is for weapons activities necessary for national security
programs of the Department, that is being carried out by that
office, and for which weapons activities funds have been
authorized and appropriated.
``(2) The term `weapons activities funds' means funds
appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an
authorization for carrying out weapons activities necessary for
national security programs.
``Sec. 6283. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6283.>> Funds available for all
national security programs of the Department of
Energy
`` Subject to the provisions of appropriation Acts and section 6272,
amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization
for management and support activities and for general plant projects are
available for use, when necessary, in connection with all national
security programs of the Department of Energy.
``Sec. 6284. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6284.>> Notification of cost overruns
for certain Department of Energy projects
``(a) Establishment of Cost and Schedule Baselines.--
``(1) Stockpile life extension and new nuclear weapon
program projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish
a cost and schedule baseline for each nuclear stockpile
life extension or new nuclear weapon program project of
the Administration. In addition to the requirement under
subparagraph (B), the cost and schedule baseline of a
nuclear stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon
program project established under this subparagraph
shall be the cost and schedule as described in the first
Selected Acquisition Report submitted under section
6125(a) for the project.
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``(B) Per unit cost.--The cost baseline developed
under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to
each stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon
program project, an estimated cost for each warhead in
the project.
``(C) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after establishing a
cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph (A), the
Administrator shall submit the cost and schedule
baseline to the congressional defense committees.
``(2) Major alteration projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish
a cost and schedule baseline for each major alteration
project.
``(B) Per unit cost.--The cost baseline developed
under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to
each major alteration project, an estimated cost for
each warhead in the project.
``(C) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after establishing a
cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph (A), the
Administrator shall submit the cost and schedule
baseline to the congressional defense committees.
``(D) Major alteration project defined.--In this
paragraph, the term "major alteration project"
means a nuclear weapon system alteration project of the
Administration the cost of which exceeds $800,000,000.
``(3) Defense-funded construction projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Energy shall
establish a cost and schedule baseline under the project
management protocols of the Department of Energy for
each construction project that is--
``(i) in excess of $65,000,000; and
``(ii) carried out by the Department using
funds authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal
year pursuant to a DOE national security
authorization.
``(B) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after establishing a
cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to
the congressional defense committees.
``(4) Defense environmental cleanup projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a
cost and schedule baseline under the project management
protocols of the Department of Energy for each defense
environmental cleanup project that is--
``(i) in excess of $65,000,000; and
``(ii) carried out by the Department pursuant
to such protocols.
``(B) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after establishing a
cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to
the congressional defense committees.
``(b) Notification of Costs Exceeding Baseline.--The Administrator
or the Secretary, as applicable, shall notify the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days after determining that--
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``(1) the total cost for a project referred to in paragraph
(1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) will exceed an amount
that is equal to 125 percent of the cost baseline established
under subsection (a) for that project; and
``(2) in the case of a stockpile life extension or new
nuclear weapon program project referred to in subsection (a)(1)
or a major alteration project referred to in subsection (a)(2),
the cost for any warhead in the project will exceed an amount
that is equal to 150 percent of the cost baseline established
under subsection (a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B), as applicable, for each
warhead in that project.
``(c) Notification of Determination With Respect to Termination or
Continuation of Projects and Root Cause Analyses.--Not later than 90
days after submitting a notification under subsection (b) with respect
to a project, the Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, shall--
``(1) notify the congressional defense committees with
respect to whether the project will be terminated or continued;
``(2) if the project will be continued, certify to the
congressional defense committees that--
``(A) a revised cost and schedule baseline has been
established for the project and, in the case of a
stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program
project referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of
subsection (a)(1) or a major alteration project referred
to in subsection (a)(2), a revised estimate of the cost
for each warhead in the project has been made;
``(B) the continuation of the project is necessary
to the mission of the Department of Energy and there is
no alternative to the project that would meet the
requirements of that mission; and
``(C) a management structure is in place adequate to
manage and control the cost and schedule of the project;
and
``(3) submit to the congressional defense committees an
assessment of the root cause or causes of the growth in the
total cost of the project, including the contribution of any
shortcomings in cost, schedule, or performance of the program,
including the role, if any, of--
``(A) unrealistic performance expectations;
``(B) unrealistic baseline estimates for cost or
schedule;
``(C) immature technologies or excessive
manufacturing or integration risk;
``(D) unanticipated design, engineering,
manufacturing, or technology integration issues arising
during program performance;
``(E) changes in procurement quantities;
``(F) inadequate program funding or funding
instability;
``(G) poor performance by personnel of the Federal
Government or contractor personnel responsible for
program management; or
``(H) any other matters.
``(d) Applicability of Requirements to Revised Cost and Schedule
Baselines.--A revised cost and schedule baseline established under
subsection (c) shall--
``(1) be submitted to the congressional defense committees
with the certification submitted under subsection (c)(2); and
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``(2) be subject to the notification requirements of
subsections (b) and (c) in the same manner and to the same
extent as a cost and schedule baseline established under
subsection (a).
``Sec. 6285. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6285.>> Life-cycle cost estimates of
certain atomic energy defense capital assets
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that an
independent life-cycle cost estimate under Department of Energy Order
413.3B (relating to program management and project management for the
acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order, of each capital
asset described in subsection (b) is conducted before the asset achieves
critical decision 2 in the acquisition process.
``(b) Capital Assets Described.--A capital asset described in this
subsection is an atomic energy defense capital asset--
``(1) the total project cost of which exceeds $100,000,000;
and
``(2) the purpose of which is to perform a limited-life,
single-purpose mission.
``(c) Independent Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term
`independent', with respect to a life-cycle cost estimate of a capital
asset, means that the life-cycle cost estimate is prepared by an
organization independent of the project sponsor, using the same detailed
technical and procurement information as the sponsor, to determine if
the life-cycle cost estimate of the sponsor is accurate and reasonable.
``Sec. 6286. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6286.>> Use of best practices for
capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life
extension programs
``(a) Analyses of Alternatives.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 726), the Secretary of
Energy, in coordination with the Administrator, shall ensure that
analyses of alternatives are conducted (including through contractors,
as appropriate) in accordance with best practices for capital asset
projects and life extension programs of the Administration and capital
asset projects relating to defense environmental management.
``(b) Cost Estimates.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of such Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the
Administrator, shall develop cost estimates in accordance with cost
estimating best practices for capital asset projects and life extension
programs of the Administration and capital asset projects relating to
defense environmental management.
``(c) Revisions to Departmental Project Management Order and Nuclear
Weapon Life Extension Requirements.--As soon as practicable after the
date of the enactment of such Act, but not later than two years after
such date of enactment, the Secretary shall revise--
``(1) the capital asset project management order of the
Department of Energy to require the use of best practices for
preparing cost estimates and for conducting analyses of
alternatives for Administration and defense environmental
management capital asset projects; and
``(2) the nuclear weapon life extension program procedures
of the Department to require the use of best practices for
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preparing cost estimates and conducting analyses of alternatives
for Administration life extension programs.
``Sec. 6287. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6287.>> Matters relating to critical
decisions
``(a) Post-critical Decision 2 Changes.--After the date on which a
plant project specifically authorized by law and carried out under
Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating to program management and
project management for the acquisition of capital assets), or a
successor order, achieves critical decision 2, the Administrator may not
change the requirements for such project if such change increases the
cost of such project by more than the lesser of $5,000,000 or 15
percent, unless--
``(1) the Administrator submits to the congressional defense
committees--
``(A) a certification that the Administrator,
without delegation, authorizes such proposed change; and
``(B) a cost-benefit and risk analysis of such
proposed change, including with respect to--
``(i) the effects of such proposed change on
the project cost and schedule; and
``(ii) any mission risks and operational risks
from making such change or not making such change;
and
``(2) a period of 15 days elapses following the date of such
submission.
``(b) Review and Approval.--The Administrator shall ensure that
critical decision packages are timely reviewed and either approved or
disapproved.
``Sec. 6288. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6288.>> Unfunded priorities of the
Administration
``(a) Annual Report or Certification.--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(a) of title 31, the
Administrator shall submit to the Secretary of Energy and the
congressional defense committees either--
``(1) a report on the unfunded priorities of the
Administration; or
``(2) if the Administrator determines that there are no
unfunded priorities to include in such a report, a certification
and explanation by the Administrator, without delegation, of the
determination.
``(b) Elements.--
``(1) In general.--Each report under subsection (a)(1) shall
specify, for each unfunded priority covered by the report, the
following:
``(A) A summary description of that priority,
including the objectives to be achieved or the risk to
be mitigated if that priority is funded (whether in
whole or in part).
``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
connection with the objectives or risk mitigation under
subparagraph (A).
``(C) Account information with respect to that
priority.
``(2) Prioritization of priorities.--Each report under
subsection (a)(1) shall present the unfunded priorities covered
by the 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 that--
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``(1) is not funded in the budget of the President for that
fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a)
of title 31;
``(2) is necessary to address a requirement associated with
the mission of the Administration; and
``(3) would have been recommended for funding through the
budget referred to in paragraph (1) by the Administrator--
``(A) if additional resources were available for the
budget to fund the program, activity, or mission
requirement; or
``(B) in the case of a program, activity, or mission
requirement that emerged after the budget was
formulated, if the program, activity, or mission
requirement had emerged before the budget was
formulated.
``Sec. 6289. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6289.>> Review of adequacy of nuclear
weapons budget
``(a) Review of Adequacy of Administration Budget by Nuclear Weapons
Council.--
``(1) Transmission to council.--The Secretary of Energy
shall transmit to the Nuclear Weapons Council (in this section
referred to as the `Council') a copy of the proposed budget
request of the Administration for each fiscal year before that
budget request is submitted to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget in relation to the preparation of the
budget of the President to be submitted to Congress under
section 1105(a) of title 31.
``(2) Review.--The Council shall review each budget request
transmitted to the Council under paragraph (1) in accordance
with section 179(f).
``(3) Department of energy response.--
``(A) In general.--If the Council submits to the
Secretary of Energy a written description under section
179(f)(2)(B)(i) with respect to the budget request of
the Administration for a fiscal year, the Secretary
shall include as an appendix to the budget request
submitted to the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget--
``(i) the funding levels and initiatives
identified in that description; and
``(ii) any additional comments the Secretary
considers appropriate.
``(B) Transmission to congress.--The Secretary of
Energy shall transmit to Congress, with the budget
justification materials submitted in support of the
Department of Energy budget for a fiscal year (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31), a copy of the appendix described
in subparagraph (A).
``(b) Review and Certification of Department of Energy Budget by
Nuclear Weapons Council.--At the time the Secretary of Energy submits
the budget request of the Department of Energy for that fiscal year to
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in relation to the
preparation of the budget of the President, the Secretary shall transmit
a copy of the budget request of the Department to the Council.
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``Sec. 6290. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6290.>> Improvements to cost
estimates informing analyses of alternatives
``(a) Requirement for Analyses of Alternatives.--The Administrator
shall ensure that any cost estimate used in an analysis of alternatives
for a project carried out using funds authorized by a DOE national
security authorization is designed to fully satisfy the requirements
outlined in the mission needs statement approved at critical decision 0
in the acquisition process, as set forth in Department of Energy Order
413.3B (relating to program management and project management for the
acquisition of capital assets) or a successor order.
``(b) Use of Project Engineering and Design Funds.--In the case of a
project the total estimated cost of which exceeds $500,000,000 and that
has not reached critical decision 1 in the acquisition process, the
Administrator may use funds authorized by a DOE national security
authorization for project engineering and design to begin the
development of a conceptual design to facilitate the development of a
cost estimate for the project during the analysis of alternatives for
the project if--
``(1) the Administrator--
``(A) determines that such use of funds would
improve the quality of the cost estimate for the
project; and
``(B) notifies the congressional defense committees
of that determination; and
``(2) a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date on
which such committees receive the notification.
``SUBCHAPTER II <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6301.>> --PENALTIES
``Sec. 6301. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6301.>> Restriction on use of funds
to pay penalties under environmental laws
``(a) Restriction.--Funds appropriated to the Department of Energy
for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or the nuclear weapons programs
or other atomic energy defense activities of the Department of Energy
may not be used to pay a penalty, fine, or forfeiture in regard to a
defense activity or facility of the Department of Energy due to a
failure to comply with any environmental requirement.
``(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an
environmental requirement if--
``(1) the President fails to request funds for compliance
with the environmental requirement; or
``(2) Congress has appropriated funds for such purpose (and
such funds have not been sequestered, deferred, or rescinded)
and the Secretary of Energy fails to use the funds for such
purpose.
``Sec. 6302. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6302.>> Restriction on use of funds
to pay penalties under Clean Air Act
``None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the Department
of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy
Authorization Act of 1981 (Public Law 96-540; 94 Stat. 3197) or any
other Act may be used to pay any penalty, fine, forfeiture, or
settlement resulting from a failure to comply with the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) with respect to any defense activity of the
Department of Energy if--
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``(1) the Secretary finds that compliance is physically
impossible within the time prescribed for compliance; or
``(2) the President has specifically requested
appropriations for compliance and Congress has failed to
appropriate funds for such purpose.
``SUBCHAPTER III <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6311.>> --OTHER MATTERS
``Sec. 6311. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6311.>> Reports on financial balances
for atomic energy defense activities
``(a) Reports Required.--
``(1) In general.--Concurrent with the submission of the
budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support
of the budget of the President for a fiscal year (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary
of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the financial balances for each atomic energy defense
program.
``(2) Presentation of information.--In each report required
by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) present information on the financial balances
for each atomic energy defense program at the budget
control levels used in the report accompanying the most
current Act appropriating funds for energy and water
development; and
``(B) present financial balances in connection with
funding under recurring DOE national security
authorizations (as defined in section 6271) separately
from balances in connection with funding under any other
provision of law.
``(b) Elements.--
``(1) Format.--Each report required by subsection (a)
shall--
``(A) be divided into two parts, as specified in
paragraphs (2) and (3); and
``(B) set forth the information required by those
paragraphs in summary form and by fiscal year.
``(2) Part 1.--The first part of the report required by
subsection (a) shall set forth, for each atomic energy defense
program, the following information, as of the end of the most
recently completed fiscal year:
``(A) The balance of any unobligated funds and an
explanation for why those funds are unobligated.
``(B) The total funds available to cost.
``(C) The total balance of costed funds.
``(D) The total balance of uncosted funds.
``(E) The threshold for the balance of uncosted
funds, stated in dollars.
``(F) The amount of any balance of uncosted funds
that is over or under that threshold and, in the case of
a balance over that threshold, an explanation for why
the balance is over that threshold.
``(G) The total balance of encumbered, uncosted
funds.
``(H) The total balance of unencumbered, uncosted
funds.
``(I) The amount of any balance of unencumbered,
uncosted funds that is over or under the threshold
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described in subparagraph (E) and, in the case of a
balance over that threshold, an explanation for why the
balance is over that threshold.
``(3) Part 2.--The second part of the report required by
subsection (a) shall set forth, for each atomic energy defense
program, the following information:
``(A) The balance of any unobligated funds, as of
the end of the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
``(B) The total balance of uncosted funds, as of the
end of the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
``(C) Unalloted budget authority.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Costed.--The term `costed', with respect to funds,
means the funds have been obligated to a contract and goods or
services have been received from the contractor in exchange for
the funds.
``(2) Encumbered.--The term `encumbered', with respect to
funds, means the funds have been obligated to a contract and are
being held for a specific known purpose by the contractor.
``(3) Uncosted.--The term `uncosted', with respect to funds,
means the funds have been obligated to a contract and goods or
services have not been received from the contractor in exchange
for the funds.
``(4) Unencumbered.--The term `unencumbered', with respect
to funds, means the funds have been obligated to a contract and
are not being held for a specific known purpose by the
contractor.
``(5) Threshold.--The term `threshold' means a benchmark
over which a balance carried over at the end of a fiscal year
should be given greater scrutiny by Congress.
``(6) Total funds available to cost.--The term `total funds
available to cost' means the sum of--
``(A) total uncosted obligations from prior fiscal
years;
``(B) current fiscal year obligations; and
``(C) current fiscal year deobligations.
``Sec. 6312. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6312.>> Independent acquisition
project reviews of capital assets acquisition
projects
``(a) Reviews.--The appropriate head shall ensure that an
independent entity conducts reviews of each capital assets acquisition
project as the project moves toward the approval of each of critical
decision 0, critical decision 1, and critical decision 2 in the
acquisition process.
``(b) Pre-critical Decision 1 Reviews.--In addition to any other
matters, with respect to each review of a capital assets acquisition
project under subsection (a) that has not reached critical decision 1
approval in the acquisition process, such review shall include--
``(1) a review using best practices of the analysis of
alternatives for the project; and
``(2) identification of any deficiencies in such analysis of
alternatives for the appropriate head to address.
``(c) Independent Entities.--The appropriate head shall ensure that
each review of a capital assets acquisition project under
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subsection (a) is conducted by an independent entity with the
appropriate expertise with respect to the project and the stage in the
acquisition process of the project.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `acquisition process' means the acquisition
process for a project, as defined in Department of Energy Order
413.3B (relating to project management and project management
for the acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order.
``(2) The term `appropriate head' means--
``(A) the Administrator, with respect to capital
assets acquisition projects of the Administration; and
``(B) the Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environmental Management, with respect to capital assets
acquisition projects of the Office of Environmental
Management.
``(3) The term `capital assets acquisition project' means a
project--
``(A) the total project cost of which is more than
$500,000,000; and
``(B) that is covered by Department of Energy Order
413.3B, or a successor order, for the acquisition of
capital assets for atomic energy defense activities.
``CHAPTER 608 <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6321.>> --ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6321.>> --CONTRACTS
``Sec. 6321. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6321.>> Costs not allowed under
covered contracts
``(a) In General.--The following costs are not allowable under a
covered contract:
``(1) Costs of entertainment, including amusement,
diversion, and social activities and any costs directly
associated with such costs (such as tickets to shows or sports
events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and
gratuities).
``(2) Costs incurred to influence (directly or indirectly)
legislative action on any matter pending before Congress or a
State legislature.
``(3) Costs incurred in defense of any civil or criminal
fraud proceeding or similar proceeding (including filing of any
false certification) brought by the United States where the
contractor is found liable or has pleaded nolo contendere to a
charge of fraud or similar proceeding (including filing of false
certification).
``(4) Payments of fines and penalties resulting from
violations of, or failure to comply with, Federal, State, local,
or foreign laws and regulations, except when incurred as a
result of compliance with specific terms and conditions of the
contract or specific written instructions from the contracting
officer authorizing in advance such payments in accordance with
applicable regulations of the Secretary of Energy.
``(5) Costs of membership in any social, dining, or country
club or organization.
``(6) Costs of alcoholic beverages.
``(7) Contributions or donations, regardless of the
recipient.
``(8) Costs of advertising designed to promote the
contractor or its products.
``(9) Costs of promotional items and memorabilia, including
models, gifts, and souvenirs.
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``(10) Costs for travel by commercial aircraft or by travel
by other than common carrier that is not necessary for the
performance of the contract and the cost of which exceeds the
amount of the standard commercial fare.
``(b) Regulations; Costs of Information Provided to Congress or
State Legislatures and Related Costs.--
``(1) Not later than 150 days after November 8, 1985, the
Secretary of Energy shall prescribe regulations to implement
this section. Such regulations may establish appropriate
definitions, exclusions, limitations, and qualifications. Such
regulations shall be published in accordance with section 1707
of title 41.
``(2) In any regulations implementing subsection (a)(2), the
Secretary may not treat as not allowable (by reason of such
subsection) the following costs of a contractor:
``(A) Costs of providing to Congress or a State
legislature, in response to a request from Congress or a
State legislature, information of a factual, technical,
or scientific nature, or advice of experts, with respect
to topics directly related to the performance of the
contract.
``(B) Costs for transportation, lodging, or meals
incurred for the purpose of providing such information
or advice.
``(c) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term`covered
contract' means a contract for an amount more than $100,000 entered into
by the Secretary of Energy obligating funds appropriated for national
security programs of the Department of Energy.
``(d) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to
costs incurred under a covered contract on or after 30 days after the
regulations required by subsection (b) are issued.
``Sec. 6322. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6322.>> Prohibition and report on
bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear
facilities
``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Energy may not provide any
bonuses, award fees, or other form of performance- or production-based
awards to a contractor operating a Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility unless, in evaluating the performance or production under the
contract, the Secretary considers the contractor's compliance with all
applicable environmental, safety, and health statutes, regulations, and
practices for determining both the size of, and the contractor's
qualification for, such bonus, award fee, or other award. The
prohibition in this subsection applies with respect to contracts entered
into, or contract options exercised, after November 29, 1989.
``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy shall promulgate
regulations to implement subsection (a) not later than March 1, 1990.
``Sec. 6323. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6323.>> Assessments of emergency
preparedness of defense nuclear facilities
`` The Secretary of Energy shall include, in each award-fee
evaluation conducted under section 16.401 of title 48, Code of Federal
Regulations, of a management and operating contract for a Department of
Energy defense nuclear facility in 2016 or any even-numbered year
thereafter, an assessment of the adequacy of the emergency preparedness
of that facility, including an assessment
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of the seniority level of management and operating contractor employees
that participate in emergency preparedness exercises at that facility.
``Sec. 6324. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6324.>> Contractor liability for
injury or loss of property arising out of atomic
weapons testing programs
``(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the `Atomic Energy
Testing Liability Act'.
``(b) Federal Remedies Applicable; Exclusiveness of Remedies.--
``(1) Remedy.--The remedy against the United States provided
by sections 1346(b) and 2672 of title 28, or by chapter 309 or
311 of title 46, as appropriate, for injury, loss of property,
personal injury, or death shall apply to any civil action for
injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death due to
exposure to radiation based on acts or omissions by a contractor
in carrying out an atomic weapons testing program under a
contract with the United States.
``(2) Exclusivity.--The remedies referred to in paragraph
(1) shall be exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding
for the purpose of determining civil liability arising from any
act or omission of the contractor without regard to when the act
or omission occurred. The employees of a contractor referred to
in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be employees of the
Federal Government, as provided in section 2671 of title 28, for
the purposes of any such civil action or proceeding; and the
civil action or proceeding shall proceed in the same manner as
any action against the United States filed pursuant to section
1346(b) of such title and shall be subject to the limitations
and exceptions applicable to those actions.
``(c) Procedure.--A contractor against whom a civil action or
proceeding described in subsection (b) is brought shall promptly deliver
all processes served upon that contractor to the Attorney General of the
United States. Upon certification by the Attorney General that the suit
against the contractor is within the provisions of subsection (b), a
civil action or proceeding commenced in a State court shall be removed
without bond at any time before trial by the Attorney General to the
district court of the United States for the district and division
embracing the place wherein it is pending and the proceedings shall be
deemed a tort action brought against the United States under the
provisions of section 1346(b), 2401(b), or 2402, or sections 2671
through 2680 of title 28. For purposes of removal, the certification by
the Attorney General under this subsection establishes contractor status
conclusively.
``(d) Actions Covered.--The provisions of this section shall apply
to any action, within the provisions of subsection (b), which is pending
on November 5, 1990, or commenced on or after such date. Notwithstanding
section 2401(b) of title 28, if a civil action or proceeding to which
this section applies is pending on November 5, 1990, and is dismissed
because the plaintiff in such action or proceeding did not file an
administrative claim as required by section 2672 of that title, the
plaintiff in that action or proceeding shall have 30 days from the date
of the dismissal or two years from the date upon which the claim
accrued, whichever is later, to file an administrative claim, and any
claim or subsequent civil action or proceeding shall thereafter be
subject to the provisions of section 2401(b) of title 28.
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``(e) Contractor Defined.--For purposes of this section, the term
`contractor' includes a contractor or cost reimbursement subcontractor
of any tier participating in the conduct of the United States atomic
weapons testing program for the Department of Energy (or its predecessor
agencies, including the Manhattan Engineer District, the Atomic Energy
Commission, and the Energy Research and Development Administration).
Such term also includes facilities which conduct or have conducted
research concerning health effects of ionizing radiation in connection
with the testing under contract with the Department of Energy (or any of
its predecessor agencies).
``Sec. 6325. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6325.>> Notice-and-wait requirement
applicable to certain third-party financing
arrangements
``(a) Notice-and-wait Requirement.--The Secretary of Energy may not
enter into an arrangement described in subsection (b) until 30 days
after the date on which the Secretary notifies the congressional defense
committees in writing of the proposed arrangement.
``(b) Covered Arrangements.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), an
arrangement referred to in subsection (a) is any alternative
financing arrangement, third-party financing arrangement,
public-private partnership, privatization arrangement, private
capital arrangement, or other financing arrangement that--
``(A) is entered into in connection with a project
conducted using funds authorized to be appropriated to
the Department of Energy to carry out programs necessary
for national security; and
``(B) involves a contractor or Federal agency
obtaining and charging to the Department of Energy as an
allowable cost under a contract the use of office space,
facilities, or other real property assets with a value
of at least $5,000,000.
``(2) Exception.--An arrangement referred to in subsection
(a) does not include an arrangement that--
``(A) involves the Department of Energy or a
contractor acquiring or entering into a capital lease
for office space, facilities, or other real property
assets; or
``(B) is entered into in connection with a capital
improvement project undertaken as part of an energy
savings performance contract under section 801 of the
National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
8287).
``Sec. 6326. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6326.>> Publication of contractor
performance evaluations leading to award fees
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall take appropriate actions
to make available to the public, to the maximum extent practicable,
contractor performance evaluations conducted by the Administration of
management and operating contractors of the nuclear security enterprise
that results in the award of an award fee to the contractor concerned.
``(b) Format.--Performance evaluations shall be made public under
this section in a common format that facilitates comparisons of
performance evaluations between and among similar management and
operating contracts.
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``Sec. 6327. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6327.>> Enhanced procurement
authority to manage supply chain risk
``(a) Authority.--Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy
may--
``(1) carry out a covered procurement action or special
exclusion action; and
``(2) notwithstanding any other provision of law, limit, in
whole or in part, the disclosure of information relating to the
basis for carrying out a covered procurement action or special
exclusion action.
``(b) Requirements.--The Secretary may exercise the authority under
subsection (a) only after--
``(1) obtaining a risk assessment that demonstrates that
there is a significant supply chain risk to a covered system;
``(2) making a determination in writing, in unclassified or
classified form, that--
``(A) the use of the authority under subsection (a)
is necessary to protect national security by reducing
supply chain risk;
``(B) less restrictive measures are not reasonably
available to reduce the supply chain risk; and
``(C) in a case in which the Secretary plans to
limit disclosure of information under subsection (a)(2),
the risk to national security of the disclosure of the
information outweighs the risk of not disclosing the
information; and
``(3) submitting to the appropriate congressional
committees, not later than seven days after the date on which
the Secretary makes the determination under paragraph (2), a
notice of such determination, in classified or unclassified
form, that includes--
``(A) the information required by section
3304(e)(2)(A) of title 41;
``(B) a summary of the risk assessment required
under paragraph (1); and
``(C) a summary of the basis for the determination,
including a discussion of less restrictive measures that
were considered and why such measures were not
reasonably available to reduce supply chain risk.
``(c) Notifications.--If the Secretary has exercised the authority
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
``(1) notify appropriate parties of the covered procurement
action or special exclusion action and the basis for the action
only to the extent necessary to carry out the covered
procurement action or special exclusion action;
``(2) notify other Federal agencies responsible for
procurement that may be subject to the same or similar supply
chain risk, in a manner and to the extent consistent with the
requirements of national security; and
``(3) ensure the confidentiality of any notifications under
paragraph (1) or (2).
``(d) Limitation of Review.--No action taken by the Secretary under
the authority under subsection (a) shall be subject to review in any
Federal court.
``(e) Delegation of Authority.--The Secretary may delegate the
authority under this section to--
``(1) in the case of the Administration, the Administrator;
and
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``(2) in the case of any other component of the Department
of Energy, the Senior Procurement Executive of the Department.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce
of the House of Representatives.
``(2) Covered item of supply.--The term `covered item of
supply' means an item--
``(A) that is purchased for inclusion in a covered
system; and
``(B) the loss of integrity of which could result in
a supply chain risk for a covered system.
``(3) Covered procurement.--The term `covered procurement'
means the following:
``(A) A source selection for a covered system or a
covered item of supply involving either a performance
specification, as described in subsection (a)(3)(B) of
section 3306 of title 41, or an evaluation factor, as
described in subsection (b)(1) of such section, relating
to supply chain risk.
``(B) The consideration of proposals for and
issuance of a task or delivery order for a covered
system or a covered item of supply, as provided in
section 4106(d)(3) of title 41, where the task or
delivery order contract concerned includes a contract
clause establishing a requirement relating to supply
chain risk.
``(C) Any contract action involving a contract for a
covered system or a covered item of supply if the
contract includes a clause establishing requirements
relating to supply chain risk.
``(4) Covered procurement action.--The term `covered
procurement action' means, with respect to an action that occurs
in the course of conducting a covered procurement, any of the
following:
``(A) The exclusion of a source that fails to meet
qualification requirements established pursuant to
section 3311 of title 41 for the purpose of reducing
supply chain risk in the acquisition of covered systems.
``(B) The exclusion of a source that fails to
achieve an acceptable rating with regard to an
evaluation factor providing for the consideration of
supply chain risk in the evaluation of proposals for the
award of a contract or the issuance of a task or
delivery order.
``(C) The withholding of consent for a contractor to
subcontract with a particular source or the direction to
a contractor for a covered system to exclude a
particular source from consideration for a subcontract
under the contract.
``(5) Covered system.--The term `covered system' means the
following:
``(A) National security systems (as defined in
section 3552(b) of title 44) and components of such
systems.
``(B) Nuclear weapons and components of nuclear
weapons.
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``(C) Items associated with the design, development,
production, and maintenance of nuclear weapons or
components of nuclear weapons.
``(D) Items associated with the surveillance of the
nuclear weapon stockpile.
``(E) Items associated with the design and
development of nonproliferation and counterproliferation
programs and systems.
``(6) Special exclusion action.--The term `special exclusion
action' means an action to prohibit, for a period not to exceed
two years, the award of any contracts or subcontracts by the
Administration or any other component of the Department of
Energy related to any covered system to a source the Secretary
determines to represent a supply chain risk.
``(7) Supply chain risk.--The term `supply chain risk' means
the risk that an adversary may sabotage, maliciously introduce
unwanted function, or otherwise subvert the design, integrity,
manufacturing, production, distribution, installation,
operation, or maintenance of a covered system or covered item of
supply so as to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise degrade the
function, use, or operation of the system or item of supply.
``(g) Termination.--The authority under this section shall terminate
on December 31, 2028.
``Sec. 6328. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6328.>> Cost-benefit analyses for
competition of management and operating
contracts
``(a) Briefings on Requests for Proposals.--Not later than 7 days
after issuing a request for proposals for a contract to manage and
operate a facility of the Administration, the Administrator shall brief
the congressional defense committees on the preliminary assessment of
the Administrator of the costs and benefits of the competition for the
contract, including a preliminary assessment of the matters described in
subsection (c) with respect to the contract.
``(b) Reports After Transition to New Contracts.--If the
Administrator awards a new contract to manage and operate a facility of
the Administration, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes the matters described in
subsection (c) with respect to the contract by not later than 30 days
after the completion of the period required to transition to the
contract.
``(c) Matters Described.--The matters described in this subsection,
with respect to a contract, are the following:
``(1) A clear and complete description of the cost savings
the Administrator expects to result from the competition for the
contract over the life of the contract, including associated
analyses, assumptions, and information sources used to determine
such expected cost savings.
``(2) A description of any key limitations or uncertainties
that could affect such costs savings, including costs savings
that are anticipated but not fully known.
``(3) The costs of the competition for the contract,
including the immediate costs of conducting the competition, the
costs of the transition to the contract from the previous
contract, and any increased costs over the life of the contract.
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``(4) A description of any disruptions or delays in mission
activities or deliverables resulting from the competition for
the contract.
``(5) A clear and complete description of the benefits
expected by the Administrator with respect to mission
performance or operations resulting from the competition.
``(6) How the competition for the contract complied with the
Federal Acquisition Regulation regarding Federally funded
research and development centers, if applicable.
``(7) The factors considered and processes used by the
Administrator to determine--
``(A) whether to compete or extend the previous
contract; and
``(B) which activities at the facility should be
covered under the contract rather than under a different
contract.
``(8) With respect to the matters included under paragraphs
(1) through (7), a detailed description of the analyses
conducted by the Administrator to reach the conclusions
presented in the report, including any assumptions, limitations,
and uncertainties relating to such conclusions.
``(9) Any other matters the Administrator considers
appropriate.
``(d) Information Quality.--Each briefing required by subsection (a)
and report required by subsection (b) shall be prepared in accordance
with--
``(1) the information quality guidelines of the Department
of Energy that are relevant to the clear and complete
presentation of the matters described in subsection (c); and
``(2) best practices of the Government Accountability Office
and relevant industries for cost estimating, if appropriate.
``(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.
``(B) 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.
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``(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.
``(f) Applicability.--
``(1) In general.--The requirements for briefings under
subsection (a) and reports under subsection (b) shall apply with
respect to requests for proposals issued or contracts awarded,
as applicable, by the Administrator during fiscal years 2019
through 2032.
``(2) Naval reactors.--The requirements for briefings under
subsection (a) and reports under subsection (b) shall not apply
with respect to a management and operations contract for a Naval
Reactor facility.
``SUBCHAPTER II <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6331.>> --RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
``Sec. 6331. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6331.>> Laboratory-directed research
and development programs
``(a) Authority.--Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories
that are funded out of funds available to the Department of Energy for
national security programs are authorized to carry out laboratory-
directed research and development.
``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe
regulations for the conduct of laboratory-directed research and
development at such laboratories.
``(c) Funding.--Of the funds provided by the Department of Energy to
a national security laboratory for national security activities, the
Secretary shall provide a specific amount, of not less than 5 percent
and not more than 7 percent of such funds, to be used by the laboratory
for laboratory-directed research and development.
``(d) Laboratory-directed Research and Development Defined.--For
purposes of this section, the term `laboratory-directed research and
development' means research and development work of a creative and
innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to
subsection (b), is selected by the director of a laboratory for the
purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related
scientific disciplines.
``Sec. 6332. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6332.>> Laboratory-directed research
and development
`` Of the funds made available by the Department of Energy for
activities at government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories funded
in this Act or subsequent Energy and Water Development Appropriations
Acts, the Secretary may authorize a specific amount, not to exceed 8
percent of such funds, to be used by such laboratories for laboratory
directed research and development: Provided, That the Secretary may
also authorize a specific amount not to exceed 4 percent of such funds,
to be used by the plant manager of a covered nuclear weapons production
plant or the manager of the Nevada Site Office for plant or site
directed research and development: Provided further, That
notwithstanding Department
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of Energy order 413.2A, dated January 8, 2001, beginning in fiscal year
2006 and thereafter, all DOE laboratories may be eligible for laboratory
directed research and development funding.
``Sec. 6333. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6333.>> Funding for laboratory
directed research and development
``Notwithstanding section 307 of the Energy and Water Development
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-85; 123
Stat. 2845), of the funds made available by the Department of Energy for
activities at Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories funded
in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 2014 (div. D of Pub. L. 113-76) or any subsequent Energy and Water
Development Appropriations Act for any fiscal year, the Secretary may
authorize a specific amount, not to exceed 6 percent of such funds, to
be used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and
development.
``Sec. 6334. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6334.>> Charges to individual
program, project, or activity
`` Of the funds authorized by the Secretary of Energy for laboratory
directed research and development, no individual program, project, or
activity funded by this or any subsequent Act making appropriations for
Energy and Water Development for any fiscal year may be charged more
than the statutory maximum authorized for such activities: Provided,
That this section shall take effect not earlier than October 1, 2015.
``Sec. 6335. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6335.>> Limitations on use of funds
for laboratory directed research and development
purposes
``(a) Limitation on Use of Weapons Activities Funds.--No funds
authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the
Department of Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year 1997 for
weapons activities may be obligated or expended for activities under the
Department of Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development
Program, or under any Department of Energy technology transfer program
or cooperative research and development agreement, unless such
activities support the national security mission of the Department of
Energy.
``(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Other Funds.--No funds authorized
to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of
Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year 1997 for defense
environmental cleanup may be obligated or expended for activities under
the Department of Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development
Program, or under any Department of Energy technology transfer program
or cooperative research and development agreement, unless such
activities support the defense environmental cleanup mission of the
Department of Energy.
``(c) Limitation on Use of Funds for Overhead.--A national security
laboratory may not use funds made available under section 6331(c) to
cover the costs of general and administrative overhead for the
laboratory.
``Sec. 6336. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6336.>> Report on use of funds for
certain research and development purposes
``(a) Report Required.--Not later than February 1 each year, the
Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report on the funds expended during the preceding
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fiscal year on activities under the Department of Energy Laboratory
Directed Research and Development Program. The purpose of the report is
to permit an assessment of the extent to which such activities support
the national security mission of the Department of Energy.
``(b) Plant-directed Research and Development.--
``(1) In general.--The report required by subsection (a)
shall include, with respect to plant-directed research and
development, the following:
``(A) A financial accounting of expenditures for
such research and development, disaggregated by nuclear
weapons production facility.
``(B) A breakdown of the percentage of research and
development conducted by each such facility that is
plant-directed research and development.
``(C) An explanation of how each such facility plans
to increase the availability and utilization of funds
for plant-directed research and development.
``(2) Plant-directed research and development defined.--In
this subsection, the term `plant-directed research and
development' means research and development selected by the
director of a nuclear weapons production facility.
``(c) Preparation of Report.--Each report shall be prepared by the
officials responsible for Federal oversight of the funds expended on
activities under the program.
``(d) Criteria Used in Preparation of Report.--Each report shall set
forth the criteria utilized by the officials preparing the report in
determining whether or not the activities reviewed by such officials
support the national security mission of the Department.
``Sec. 6337. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6337.>> Critical technology
partnerships and cooperative research and
development centers
``(a) Partnerships.--For the purpose of facilitating the transfer of
technology, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, that research on and development of dual-use critical
technology carried out through atomic energy defense activities is
conducted through cooperative research and development agreements, or
other arrangements, that involve laboratories of the Department of
Energy and other entities.
``(b) Cooperative Research and Development Centers.--
``(1) Subject to the availability of appropriations provided
for such purpose, the Administrator shall establish a
cooperative research and development center described in
paragraph (2) at each national security laboratory.
``(2) A cooperative research and development center
described in this paragraph is a center to foster collaborative
scientific research, technology development, and the appropriate
transfer of research and technology to users in addition to the
national security laboratories.
``(3) In establishing a cooperative research and development
center under this subsection, the Administrator--
``(A) shall enter into cooperative research and
development agreements with governmental, public,
academic, or private entities; and
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``(B) may enter into a contract with respect to
constructing, purchasing, managing, or leasing buildings
or other facilities.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `dual-use critical technology' means a
technology--
``(A) that is critical to atomic energy defense
activities, as determined by the Secretary of Energy;
``(B) that has military applications and nonmilitary
applications; and
``(C) that is a defense critical technology (as
defined in section 4801).
``(2) The term `cooperative research and development
agreement' has the meaning given that term by section 12(d) of
the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15
U.S.C. 3710a(d)).
``(3) The term `other entities' means--
``(A) firms, or a consortium of firms, that are
eligible to participate in a partnership or other
arrangement with a laboratory of the Department of
Energy, as determined in accordance with applicable law
and regulations; or
``(B) firms, or a consortium of firms, described in
subparagraph (A) in combination with one or more of the
following:
``(i) Institutions of higher education in the
United States.
``(ii) Departments and agencies of the Federal
Government other than the Department of Energy.
``(iii) Agencies of State governments.
``(iv) Any other persons or entities that may
be eligible and appropriate, as determined in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
``(4) The term `atomic energy defense activities' does not
include activities covered by Executive Order No. 12344, dated
February 1, 1982, pertaining to the Naval nuclear propulsion
program.
``Sec. 6338. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6338.>> University-based research
collaboration program
``(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
``(1) The maintenance of scientific and engineering
competence in the United States is vital to long-term national
security and the defense and national security missions of the
Department of Energy.
``(2) Engaging the universities and colleges of the Nation
in research on long-range problems of vital national security
interest will be critical to solving the technology challenges
faced within the defense and national security programs of the
Department of Energy in the next century.
``(3) Enhancing collaboration among the national
laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry will
contribute significantly to the performance of these Department
of Energy missions.
``(b) Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish a university
program at a location that can develop the most effective collaboration
among national laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry in
support of scientific and engineering advancement
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in key Department of Energy defense and national security program areas.
``Sec. 6339. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6339.>> Limitation on establishing an
enduring bioassurance program within the
administration
``(a) In General.--The Administrator may not establish, administer,
manage, or facilitate a program within the Administration for the
purposes of executing an enduring national security research and
development effort to broaden the role of the Department of Energy in
national biodefense.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--The limitation described in subsection
(a) shall not be interpreted--
``(1) to prohibit the establishment of a bioassurance
program for the purpose of executing enduring national security
research and development in any component of the Department of
Energy other than the Administration or in any other Federal
agency; or
``(2) to impede the use of resources of the Administration,
including resources provided by a national security laboratory
or a nuclear weapons production facility site, to support the
execution of a bioassurance program, if such support is
provided--
``(A) on a cost-reimbursable basis to an entity that
is not a component of the Department of Energy; and
``(B) in a manner that does not interfere with
mission of such laboratory or facility.
``SUBCHAPTER III <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6351.>> --FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
``Sec. 6351. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6351.>> Transfers of real property at
certain Department of Energy facilities
``(a) Transfer Regulations.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe regulations
for the transfer by sale or lease of real property at Department
of Energy defense nuclear facilities for the purpose of
permitting the economic development of the property.
``(2) The Secretary may not transfer real property under the
regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) until--
``(A) the Secretary submits a notification of the
proposed transfer to the congressional defense
committees; and
``(B) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the
date on which the notification is submitted.
``(b) Indemnification.--
``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) and subject to
subsection (c), in the sale or lease of real property pursuant
to the regulations prescribed under subsection (a), the
Secretary may hold harmless and indemnify a person or entity
described in paragraph (2) against any claim for injury to
person or property that results from the release or threatened
release of a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant as
a result of Department of Energy activities at the defense
nuclear facility on which the real property is located. Before
entering into any agreement for such a sale or lease, the
Secretary shall notify the person or entity that the Secretary
has authority to provide indemnification to the person or entity
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under this subsection. The Secretary shall include in any
agreement for such a sale or lease a provision stating whether
indemnification is or is not provided.
``(2) Paragraph (1) applies to the following persons and
entities:
``(A) Any State that acquires ownership or control
of real property of a defense nuclear facility.
``(B) Any political subdivision of a State that
acquires such ownership or control.
``(C) Any other person or entity that acquires such
ownership or control.
``(D) Any successor, assignee, transferee, lender,
or lessee of a person or entity described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C).
``(3) To the extent the persons and entities described in
paragraph (2) contributed to any such release or threatened
release, paragraph (1) shall not apply.
``(c) Conditions.--
``(1) No indemnification on a claim for injury may be
provided under this section unless the person or entity making a
request for the indemnification--
``(A) notifies the Secretary in writing within two
years after such claim accrues;
``(B) furnishes to the Secretary copies of pertinent
papers received by the person or entity;
``(C) furnishes evidence or proof of the claim;
``(D) provides, upon request by the Secretary,
access to the records and personnel of the person or
entity for purposes of defending or settling the claim;
and
``(E) begins action within six months after the date
of mailing, by certified or registered mail, of notice
of final denial of the claim by the Secretary.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the date on which a
claim accrues is the date on which the person asserting the
claim knew (or reasonably should have known) that the injury to
person or property referred to in subsection (b)(1) was caused
or contributed to by the release or threatened release of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant as a result of
Department of Energy activities at the defense nuclear facility
on which the real property is located.
``(d) Authority of Secretary.--
``(1) In any case in which the Secretary determines that the
Secretary may be required to indemnify a person or entity under
this section for any claim for injury to person or property
referred to in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may settle or
defend the claim on behalf of that person or entity.
``(2) In any case described in paragraph (1), if the person
or entity that the Secretary may be required to indemnify does
not allow the Secretary to settle or defend the claim, the
person or entity may not be indemnified with respect to that
claim under this section.
``(e) Relationship to Other Law.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as affecting or modifying in any way section 120(h) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
``(f) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `hazardous
substance', `release', and `pollutant or contaminant' have the meanings
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provided by section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601).
``Sec. 6352. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6352.>> Engineering and manufacturing
research, development, and demonstration by
managers of certain nuclear weapons production
facilities
``(a) Authority for Programs at Nuclear Weapons Productions
Facilities.--The Administrator shall authorize the head of each nuclear
weapons production facility to establish an Engineering and
Manufacturing Research, Development, and Demonstration Program under
this section.
``(b) Projects and Activities.--The projects and activities carried
out through the program at a nuclear weapons production facility under
this section shall support innovative or high-risk design and
manufacturing concepts and technologies with potentially high payoff for
the nuclear security enterprise. Those projects and activities may
include--
``(1) replacement of obsolete or aging design and
manufacturing technologies;
``(2) development of innovative agile manufacturing
techniques and processes; and
``(3) training, recruitment, or retention of essential
personnel in critical engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
``Sec. 6353. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6353.>> Activities at covered nuclear
weapons facilities
``The Administrator may authorize the manager of a covered nuclear
weapons research, development, testing or production facility to engage
in research, development, and demonstration activities with respect to
the engineering and manufacturing capabilities at such facility in order
to maintain and enhance such capabilities at such facility: Provided,
That of the amount allocated to a covered nuclear weapons facility each
fiscal year from amounts available to the Department of Energy for such
fiscal year for national security programs, not more than an amount
equal to 2 percent of such amount may be used for these activities:
Provided further, That for purposes of this section, the term `covered
nuclear weapons facility' means the following:
``(1) The Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, Missouri.
``(2) The Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
``(3) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
``(4) The Savannah River Plant, South Carolina.
``(5) The Nevada Test Site.
``Sec. 6354. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6354.>> Pilot program relating to use
of proceeds of disposal or utilization of
certain department of energy assets
``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to encourage the
Secretary of Energy to dispose of or otherwise utilize certain assets of
the Department of Energy by making available to the Secretary the
proceeds of such disposal or utilization for purposes of defraying the
costs of such disposal or utilization.
``(b) Use of Proceeds to Defray Costs.--
``(1) Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, the
Secretary may retain from the proceeds of the sale, lease, or
disposal of an asset under subsection (c) an amount equal to the
cost of the sale, lease, or disposal of the asset. The Secretary
shall
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utilize amounts retained under this paragraph to defray the cost
of the sale, lease, or disposal.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the cost of a sale,
lease, or disposal shall include--
``(A) the cost of administering the sale, lease, or
disposal;
``(B) the cost of recovering or preparing the asset
concerned for the sale, lease, or disposal; and
``(C) any other cost associated with the sale,
lease, or disposal.
``(c) Covered Transactions.--Subsection (b) applies to the following
transactions:
``(1) The sale of heavy water at the Savannah River Site,
South Carolina, that is under the jurisdiction of the Defense
Environmental Management Program.
``(2) The sale of precious metals that are under the
jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental Management Program.
``(3) The lease of buildings and other facilities located at
the Hanford Reservation, Washington, that are under the
jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental Management Program.
``(4) The lease of buildings and other facilities located at
the Savannah River Site that are under the jurisdiction of the
Defense Environmental Management Program.
``(5) The disposal of equipment and other personal property
located at the Rocky Flats Defense Environmental Technology
Site, Colorado, that is under the jurisdiction of the Defense
Environmental Management Program.
``(6) The disposal of materials at the National Electronics
Recycling Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee that are under the
jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental Management Program.
``(d) Applicability of Disposal Authority.--Nothing in this section
shall be construed to limit the application of subchapter II of chapter
5 and section 549 of title 40 to the disposal of equipment and other
personal property covered by this section.
``Sec. 6355. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6355.>> Department of Energy energy
parks program
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy may establish a program
to permit the establishment of energy parks on former defense nuclear
facilities.
``(b) Objectives.--The objectives for establishing energy parks
pursuant to subsection (a) are the following:
``(1) To provide locations to carry out a broad range of
projects relating to the development and deployment of energy
technologies and related advanced manufacturing technologies.
``(2) To provide locations for the implementation of pilot
programs and demonstration projects for new and developing
energy technologies and related advanced manufacturing
technologies.
``(3) To set a national example for the development and
deployment of energy technologies and related advanced
manufacturing technologies in a manner that will promote energy
security, energy sector employment, and energy independence.
``(4) To create a business environment that encourages
collaboration and interaction between the public and private
sectors.
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``(c) Consultation.--In establishing an energy park pursuant to
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with--
``(1) the local government with jurisdiction over the land
on which the energy park will be located;
``(2) the local governments of adjacent areas; and
``(3) any community reuse organization recognized by the
Secretary at the former defense nuclear facility on which the
energy park will be located.
``(d) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after January 7,
2011, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a report on the implementation of the program under
subsection (a). The report shall include such recommendations for
additional legislative actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to
facilitate the development of energy parks on former defense nuclear
facilities.
``(e) Defense Nuclear Facility Defined.--In this section, the term
`defense nuclear facility' has the meaning given the term `Department of
Energy defense nuclear facility' in section 318 of the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286g).
``Sec. 6356. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6356.>> 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 of the applicable
covered facility, a plan to provide transportation
services described in subsection (a) for
contractor employees at the covered facility; and
``(ii) 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) 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;
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``(iii) 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 of 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
contract or subcontract by the Federal Government or through a
contractor of the Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER IV <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6361.>> --OTHER MATTERS
``Sec. 6361. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6361.>> Payment of costs of operation
and maintenance of infrastructure at Nevada
National Security Site
`` Notwithstanding any other provision of law and effective as of
September 30, 1996, the costs associated with operating and maintaining
the infrastructure at the Nevada National Security Site, Nevada, with
respect to any activities initiated at the site after that date by the
Department of Defense pursuant to a work-for-others agreement may be
paid for from funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for activities at the Nevada National Security Site.
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``Sec. 6362. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6362.>> University-based defense
nuclear policy collaboration program
``(a) Program.--The Administrator shall carry out a program under
which the Administrator establishes a policy research consortium of
institutions of higher education and nonprofit entities in support of
implementing and innovating the defense nuclear policy programs of the
Administration. The Administrator shall establish and carry out such
program in a manner similar to the program established under section
6338.
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the consortium under subsection (a)
are as follows:
``(1) To shape the formulation and application of policy
through the conduct of research and analysis regarding defense
nuclear policy programs.
``(2) To maintain open-source databases on issues relevant
to understanding defense nuclear nonproliferation, arms control,
nuclear deterrence, foreign nuclear programs, and nuclear
security.
``(3) To facilitate the collaboration of research centers of
excellence relating to defense nuclear policy to better
distribute expertise to specific issues and scenarios regarding
such threats.
``(c) Duties.--
``(1) Support.--The Administrator shall ensure that the
consortium established under subsection (a) provides support to
individuals described in paragraph (2) through the use of
nongovernmental fellowships, scholarships, research internships,
workshops, short courses, summer schools, and research grants.
``(2) Individuals described.--The individuals described in
this paragraph are graduate students, academics, and policy
specialists, who are focused on policy innovation related to--
``(A) defense nuclear nonproliferation;
``(B) arms control;
``(C) nuclear deterrence;
``(D) the study of foreign nuclear programs;
``(E) nuclear security; or
``(F) educating and training the next generation of
defense nuclear policy experts.''.
(b) Conforming Repeals.--The following provisions of law are
repealed:
* (1) The Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.;
division D of Public Law 107-314).
(2) Sections 3116 and 3141 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (50 U.S.C. 2515, 2512
note).
(3) Sections 308 and 311 of the Energy and Water Development
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (50 U.S.C. 2523c,
2791b).
(4) Section 3132 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2004 (50 U.S.C. 2589).
(5) Section 306 of the Energy and Water Development and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (50 U.S.C. 2743a).
(6) Section 308 of the Energy and Water Development and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (50 U.S.C. 2791a).
__________
* Note: Classifications for SEC. 3111(b)(1): 50 USC 2501 and note,
2511-2513, 2521-2527, 2529, 2530, 2532, 2533, 2537, 2538, 2538a-2538f,
2541, 2542, 2544, 2565-2567, 2569, 2572, 2573, 2575-2577, 2581, 2582,
2582a, 2585, 2586, 2586a, 2587, 2588, 2590, 2591, 2602, 2603, 2621-2623,
2627, 2631-2633, 2651-2654, 2655 note, 2656, 2657, 2661, 2662, 2671-
2675, 2701, 2702, 2704, 2705, 2721-2723, 2731-2736, 2741-2758, 2761,
2762, 2772, 2773, 2781, 2782, 2782a, 2783-2787, 2791-2796, 2811-2813,
2815, 2822, 2823.
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(7) Section 3124 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (50 U.S.C. 2814).
(8) Sections 3113 and 3123 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note, 2581 note).
(9) Section 3113 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note).
(10) Section 3121 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note).
(11) Section 3121, 3124, and 3126 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2532 note, 2538a note).
(12) Section 3125 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 50 U.S.C. 2538 note).
(13) Section 3133 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 50 U.S.C. 2538c note).
(14) Section 3122 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck'
McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
(Public Law 113-291; 50 U.S.C. 2565 note).
(15) Section 3141 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 50
U.S.C. 2569 note).
(16) Section 3116 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108-
375; <<NOTE: 50 USC 2602 note.>> 50 U.S.C. 2601 note).
(17) Section 127 of the Miscellaneous Appropriations and
Offsets Act, 2004 (division H of Public 108-199; <<NOTE: 50 USC
2602 note.>> 50 U.S.C. 2601 note).
(18) Section 3117 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 50 U.S.C. 2754 note).
(19) Section 309 of the Energy and Water Development and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (division D of Public
Law 113-76; 50 U.S.C. 2791a note).
(20) Section 308 of the Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Act, 2005 (division C of Public Law 108-447; 50
U.S.C. 2812 note).
(21) Section 3114 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 50 U.S.C. 2535 note).
(c) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Amendments to title 10.--Title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(A) in section 179--
(i) in subsection (d)(13), by striking
``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101'';
and
(ii) in subsection (f)--
(I) in paragraph (2), by striking
``section 4717 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757)'' at each
place it appears and inserting ``section
6289''; and
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(II) in paragraph (3), by striking
``section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))'' and
inserting ``section 6218'';
(B) in section 499a(e), by striking ``section 4002
of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and
inserting ``section 6101''.
(2) Amendments to other laws.--
(A) Section 809(b)(2) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4351 note) is amended by
striking ``sections 4217 and 4311 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2537, 2577)'' and inserting
``sections 6125 and 6161 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(B) Section 1635(c)(2) of the Servicemember Quality
of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
4811 note) is amended by striking ``section 4002 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and
inserting ``section 6101 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(C) Section 3111(b)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
91; 50 U.S.C. 2402 note) is amended by striking
``section 4002(6) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2501(6))'' and inserting ``section 6101 of title
10, United States Code''.
(D) Section 3116(a)(3) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-
91; 131 Stat. 1888) <<NOTE: 50 USC note prec. 2441.>>
is amended by striking ``section 4101 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2511)'' and inserting
``section 6102 of title 10, United States Code''.
(E) Section 3113 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note) is amended--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``section
4102(b) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2512(b))'' and inserting ``section 6103 of
title 10, United States Code''; and
(ii) in subsection (d), by striking ``section
4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(F) Section 3137(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
92; <<NOTE: 10 USC 6103 note.>> 50 U.S.C. 2512 note) is
amended by striking ``section 4002(6) of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501(6))'' and inserting
``section 6101 of title 10, United States Code''.
(G) Section 3121(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note) is amended by striking
``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(H) Section 3129 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-
66; <<NOTE: 10 USC 6111 note.>> 50 U.S.C. 2521 note) is
amended--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``section
4201 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2521)'' and
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inserting ``section 6111 of title 10, United
States Code,''; and
(ii) in subsection (e), by striking ``section
4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2523)'' and inserting ``section 6114 of title 10,
United States Code,''.
(I) Section 3116(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-
136; 50 U.S.C. 2529 note) is amended by striking
``section 4209(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2529(a))'' and inserting ``section 6120 of title
10, United States Code''.
(J) Section 3121(c) of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2532 note) is amended by striking
``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(K) Section 3126 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2538a note) is amended by
striking ``section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2538a)'' and inserting ``section 6128 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(L) Section 3116(e)(4) of the Ronald W. Reagan
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
(Public Law 108-375; 50 U.S.C. 2602 note) is amended by
striking ``section 4306A of the Atomic Energy Defense
Act (50 U.S.C. 2567)'' and inserting ``section 6154 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(M) Section 3121 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 50 U.S.C. 2652 note) is amended--
(i) by striking ``section 4502(a) of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2652(a))''
each place it appears and inserting ``section
6222(a) of title 10, United States Code''; and
(ii) in subsection (f)(2), by striking
``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(d) Further Technical Amendments.--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC 6114 note.>> Coordination with other
amendments made by this act.--The <<NOTE: Effective
date.>> amendments made by sections 3112, 3113, 3114, 3115,
3116, 3117, and 3122 of this Act shall take effect immediately
after the amendment made by subsection (a) and shall be executed
in subpart B of part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), as follows:
(A) The amendment to section 4203 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523) made by section 3122
shall be executed with respect to section 6114 of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(B) The amendment to section 4219 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2358a) made by section
3112 shall be executed with respect to section 6128 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
(C) The amendment to section 4220(c) of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538b) made by section
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3113 shall be executed with respect to section 6131 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
(D) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101, 6137.>> The amendment
to subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic Energy Defense
Act (50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq.) made by section 3113 shall
be executed with respect to subchapter I of chapter 602
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
(E) The amendment to section 4510 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2661) made by section 3114
shall be executed with respect to section 6227 of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(F) The amendment to section 4601 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2701) made by section 3115
shall be executed with respect to section 6241 of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(G) The amendment to section 4713 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2753) made by section 3116
shall be executed with respect to section 6284 of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(H) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101, 6340.>> The amendment
to subtitle B of title XLVIII of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) made by section
3117 shall be executed with respect to subchapter II of
chapter 608 of 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
(2) Amendments to conform with united states code.--Subpart
B of part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a), is amended as follows:
* (A) By striking any heading within a section that
is not a section heading or a subsection heading.
**(B) By conforming the margins to the margins used
for subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, clauses,
subclauses, items, and subitems, in section 179 of title
10, United States Code, including with respect to the
use of inline subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs,
clauses, subclauses, items, and subitems, as
appropriate.
(e) <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 6101.>> Savings Provision.--All
orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, contracts, or other
exercise of the authority of the Secretary of Energy or the
Administrator for Nuclear Security under the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) made before the date of the enactment of this
Act and effective as of such date shall continue in effect as if such
authority was exercised under subpart B of part VI of subtitle A of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), until
modified, terminated, superseded, set aside, or revoked in accordance
with law by the President, the Secretary, the Administrator, any other
authorized official, a court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of
law.
SEC. 3112. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6128.>> PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION
CAPACITY.
Section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as
subsections (g), (i), and (h), respectively;
(2) by moving subsection (i), as so redesignated, so as to
appear after subsection (h), as so redesignated;
(3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking
``this subsection'' and inserting ``this section''; and
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* Note: Classifications for SEC. 3111(d)(2)(A): 10 USC 6104, 6105,
6126, 6128, 6133, 6135, 6153, 6155, 6156, 6161, 6177, 6222, 6228, 6272,
6276, 6277, 6281, 6282, 6284, 6288, 6289, 6311, 6324, 6325, 6327, 6328,
6336, 6362.
** Note: Classifications for SEC. 3111(d)(2)(B): 10 USC 6103-6105,
6114, 6120, 6122, 6125, 6126, 6128, 6133-6135, 6153, 6155, 6159-6161,
6173, 6177, 6180, 6202, 6222, 6224, 6225-6228, 6232, 6234, 6241-6243,
6252, 6253, 6261, 6263, 6264, 6266, 6272, 6276, 6277, 6281, 6282, 6284,
6288, 6289, 6311, 6321, 6324, 6325, 6328, 6336, 6337, 6351, 6354, 6356,
6362.
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(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection (f):
``(f) Capacity.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
Energy shall--
``(1) <<NOTE: New Mexico.>> ensure that Los Alamos National
Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, has the capability to
reliably produce no fewer than 30 war reserve plutonium pits
annually; and
``(2) <<NOTE: South Carolina.>> ensure that the Savannah
River Plutonium Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site,
Aiken, South Carolina, has the capability to reliably produce no
fewer than 50 war reserve plutonium pits annually.''.
SEC. 3113. STOCKPILE RESPONSIVENESS AND RAPID CAPABILITIES
PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq.) is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 10 USC 6131.>> in section 4220(c)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``Periodically'' and inserting
``Continually''; and
(ii) by inserting ``integrated system
demonstrations,'' after ``flight testing,''; and
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``Shorten'' and inserting
``Develop technologies for transition to a nuclear
stockpile life extension program or new nuclear
weapon program project that have the potential to
reduce''; and
(ii) by striking ``and timelines to minimize''
and all that follows through the end of the
paragraph and inserting ``cost and schedule''; and
(2) by adding at the end of the following new section:
``SEC. 4225. <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101, 6137.>> RAPID CAPABILITIES
PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
carry out a program (to be known as the `rapid capabilities program') to
develop new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that meet
military requirements.
``(b) Objectives.--The program under subsection (a) shall have the
following objectives:
``(1) Identify and assess potential design concepts for
rapid development feasability.
``(2) Carry out projects with the goal of achieving first
production unit within 5 years of project initiation.
``(3) Utilize non-traditional approaches, system-specific
requirements, and tailored risk-acceptance processes to
favorably balance cost, schedule, and capability.
``(4) Maximize reuse of existing components, non-serial
manufacturing, and limited production quantities.
``(5) Minimize disruption to other major nuclear weapons
stockpile modernization programs.
``(6) Develop institutional expertise within the nuclear
security enterprise for rapid execution of all phases for the
joint nuclear weapons life cycle process.
``(c) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Requirements Advisory Board.--In
carrying out the objectives of the program under subsection (b), the
Administrator shall establish an advisory board, which shall be
responsible for
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advising the Administrator with respect to military and deterrence
policy requirements related to the activities of the program. Such
advisory board shall be composed of the following members:
``(1) The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy
and Programs.
``(2) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the
Joint Staff.
``(3) The Director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs.
``(4) The Deputy Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command.
``(d) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements under
section 4209, for each budget submitted by the President to Congress
under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the amounts
requested for the program under this section shall be clearly identified
in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support
of that budget.
``(e) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In this
section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle process' means the
process developed and maintained by the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Energy for the development, production, maintenance, and
retirement of nuclear weapons.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4224 the
following new item:
``Sec. 4225. Rapid capabilities program.''.
SEC. 3114. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6227.>> PROTECTION OF CERTAIN NUCLEAR
FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT.
Section 4510(e)(1)(C) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2661(e)(1)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
``(C)(i) owned by or contracted to the National
Nuclear Security Administration, including any facility
that stores or uses special nuclear material; or
``(ii) a national security laboratory or nuclear
weapons production facility.''.
SEC. 3115. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6241.>> EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC,
ENGINEERING, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.
Section 4601(c)(1) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2701(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and inserting
``September 30, 2036''.
SEC. 3116. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6284.>> NOTIFICATION OF COST OVERRUNS
FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
PROJECTS.
Section 4713 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2753) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), in the first sentence, by
inserting ``prior to entry into Phase 6.4 or Phase 4, as
appropriate'' after ``Administration''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``prior to
entry into Phase 6.4'' after ``project'';
(2) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as
subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph (B):
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``(B) a review of the revised baseline has been
conducted by the Director of Cost Estimating and Program
Evaluation of the National Nuclear Security
Administration, consistent with section 3221(d)(1)(F) of
the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50
U.S.C. 2411(d)(1)(F)).''; and
(3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``and the results of
the review conducted by the Director of Cost Estimating and
Program Evaluation under subsection (c)(2)(B)'' after
``subsection (c)(2)''.
SEC. 3117. APPROPRIATE SCOPING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH
WITHIN THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Subtitle B of title XLVIII of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) <<NOTE: 10 USC prec. 6101.>> is
amended by adding at the end the following section:
``SEC. 4816. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6340.>> APPROPRIATE SCOPING OF
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH WITHIN
THE ADMINISTRATION.
``(a) In General.--Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026, or any subsequent
fiscal year, for the Administration for the purposes of conducting
research and development of artificial intelligence technologies,
executing a program to develop or manage the application of such
technologies, or developing, acquiring, or sustaining any associated
computing hardware or supporting infrastructure may only be used to
support the nuclear security missions of the Administration.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--The limitation described in subsection
(a) may not be interpreted--
``(1) to prohibit the establishment of an enduring national
security artificial intelligence research and development
program in any component of the Department of Energy other than
the Administration or in any other Federal agency; or
``(2) to impede the use of resources of the Administration,
including resources provided by a national security laboratory
or a nuclear weapons production facility site, to support the
execution of an enduring national security artificial
intelligence research and development program or activity, if
such support is provided--
``(A) on a full cost recovery basis, including any
associated infrastructure or utility costs, to an entity
that is not a component of the Department of Energy; and
``(B) in a manner that does not interfere with the
nuclear security mission of such laboratory or
facility.''.
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(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Atomic Energy
Defense Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
4815 the following new item:
``Sec. 4816. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the Administration.''.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 3121. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6114.>> MODIFICATION TO REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR
WEAPONS STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP,
MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSIVENESS PLAN.
Section 4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adjusting the
margins accordingly; and
(C) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``subsection (d)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(ii) by striking ``March 15 of each odd-
numbered year'' and inserting ``45 days after each
date on which a budget for an odd-numbered fiscal
year is submitted to Congress''; and
(iii) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking ``summaries and reports'' and inserting
``report'';
(2) by striking subsection (c);
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively;
(4) in subsection (c), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' and inserting
``subsection (b)(1)'';
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``modernization and refurbishment'' and inserting
``construction, modernization, and
refurbishment'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C),
and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (F), and (G),
respectively;
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) an explanation of the targeted needs addressed
by the measures described under subparagraph (A);''; and
(iv) by inserting after subparagraph (C), as
so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs:
``(D) a summary of identified long-term
infrastructure investments needed beyond such 10-year
period;
``(E) a statement of changes to, and progress toward
achieving, the measures described under subparagraph (A)
during the period covered by the report, compared to
such changes and progress during the period covered by
the preceding report;''; and
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (b)(2)'' each place it appears and inserting
``subsection (b)(1)''.
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SEC. 3122. ASSESSMENT OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION SPENT FUEL HANDLING
RECAPITALIZATION PROJECT.
(a) In General.--The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors of the
National Nuclear Security Administration shall carry out an independent
assessment of the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
(b) Elements.--The assessment required under subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to such project--
(1) a root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes
of the cost overruns, schedule delays and performance
shortcomings;
(2) an analysis of--
(A) the quality assurance program of such project;
and
(B) the corrective action processes and application
of standards for nuclear quality assurance under such
quality assurance program; and
(3) any other matter the Deputy Administrator determines
appropriate.
(c) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Deputy Administrator completes the assessment required
under subsection (a), the Deputy Administrators shall submit to the
congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the
United States a report that includes the findings of such assessments.
SEC. 3123. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REPORT ON EXPANSION OF OTHER
TRANSACTION AUTHORITIES FOR NATIONAL
NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Energy, acting
through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, a report that includes the following elements:
(1) A legislative proposal that would--
(A) provide streamlined other transaction
authorities for the National Nuclear Security
Administration in a manner that would allow for
increased utilization to improve the nuclear security
enterprise and enhance mission effectiveness; and
(B) expand the scope of activities for which other
transaction authorities may be utilized to include
facilities construction, improvement and repair, as
appropriate.
(2) A description of amendments to laws in effect as of the
date of the enactment of this Act that would be necessary to
implement the legislative proposal described in paragraph (1).
SEC. 3124. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6171 note.>> OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM-WIDE PERFORMANCE
METRICS FOR REDUCING RISK.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall--
(1) develop and implement program performance metrics for
the Office of Environmental Management (referred to in this
section as the ``Office''), in addition to the program
performance metrics identified in the plan published by the
Office of Environmental Management entitled ``EM Program Plan
2022''; and
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(2) <<NOTE: Revision.>> revise the program performance
metrics identified in the ``EM Program Plan 2022'' in accordance
with the requirements of subsection (b).
(b) Required Elements.--The program performance metrics described in
subsection (a) shall incorporate the following elements:
(1) Linkage.--Each metric shall--
(A) align with the goals and mission of the
Department of Energy (referred to in this section as the
``Department'') and the Office;
(B) link to the other metrics developed or revised
under subsection (a) and any other existing performance
metrics of the Department and the Office; and
(C) be clearly communicated throughout the
Department and the Office.
(2) Clarity.--Each metric shall be clear and the name and
definition of such metric shall be consistent with the
methodology used to calculate the metric.
(3) Measurable.--Each metric shall have a numerical goal.
(4) Objective.--Each metric shall be reasonably free from
significant bias or manipulation.
(5) Reliable.--Each metric shall produce the same result
under similar conditions.
(6) Core program activities.--The metrics shall cover the
activities that the Office is expected to perform to support its
mission.
(7) Limited overlap.--Each metric shall provide new
information beyond any information provided by other metrics.
(8) Balance.--The metrics shall ensure that various
priorities of the Office are covered.
(9) Effectiveness.--Each metric shall incorporate an
effectiveness measure, such as quality, timeliness, and cost of
service.
(c) Risk Reduction Prioritization.--The program performance metrics
described in subsection (a) shall--
(1) give first priority to addressing any issues posing an
immediate risk to human health or the environment;
(2) give second priority, as appropriate, to addressing
issues based on achieving the highest risk reduction benefit per
radioactive or hazardous content removed; and
(3) measure the amount of radioactivity or hazardous content
removed, as determined by--
(A) curies, rads, or rems;
(B) pounds of hazardous content removed; or
(C) such other appropriate measure.
(d) Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every two
years thereafter until 2036, the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing the outcomes achieved under the program performance
metrics described in subsection (a) for each fiscal year covered
by such report.
(2) Contents.--Each report shall identify the cost per
curie, rad, or rem of radioactivity and cost per pound of
hazardous content removed program-wide, by site, and by mission
area.
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SEC. 3125. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6171 note.>> OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED RADIOACTIVE WASTE
DISPOSAL PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION.
(a) Radioactive Waste Disposal Optimization Analyses.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall develop
a complex-wide analysis to identify optimal disposal pathways
and schedules for defense radioactive waste produced by the
Department of Energy (and the predecessor agencies to the
Department) and managed by the Office of Environmental
Management of the Department.
(2) Contents.--The analysis required by paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) incorporate modeling to identify optimal
disposal pathways and schedules that could be achieved,
in consideration of--
(i) regulatory constraints; and
(ii) legal binding agreements; and
(B) identify strategic alternatives to radioactive
waste disposal plans and schedules.
(b) Nationwide Radioactive Waste Disposal Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall develop
an integrated, nationwide radioactive waste disposal plan.
(2) Contents.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall--
(A) include, to the maximum extent practicable,
optimal radioactive waste disposal pathways and
schedules identified through the analysis conducted
pursuant to subsection (a);
(B) identify specific opportunities for further
optimization of radioactive waste disposal pathways and
schedules that might be achieved through changes in
regulatory constraints;
(C) address complex-wide disposal issues, such as
waste with no disposal pathway; and
(D) incorporate feedback from key stakeholders,
including Federal and State regulators and operators of
radioactive waste disposal facilities.
(c) Radioactive Waste Disposal Forum.--
(1) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> In general.--Not later than 18
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Energy shall establish a forum for Federal and
State agencies that regulate radioactive waste cleanup and
disposal activities by the Office of Environmental Management.
(2) Purpose.--The forum established pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall holistically negotiate regulatory and other changes
that could allow the Department of Energy to implement
opportunities for optimal radioactive waste disposal identified
pursuant to subsection (b).
(d) Report Required.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the results of the optimization analysis required by
subsection (a);
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(2) the nationwide disposal plan required by subsection (b);
and
(3) the initial activities of the forum established pursuant
to subsection (c).
(e) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Congressional Notification and
Briefing.--If the Secretary of Energy determines to significantly modify
operations at sites managed by the Office of Environmental Management of
the Department of Energy, the Secretary shall, not later than 30 days
before the date on which the Secretary carries out the modification of
such operations provide to the congressional defense committees notice
of, and a briefing with respect to, such modification.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``complex'' means the set of sites across the
United States where radioactive waste cleanup and disposal
activities are managed by the Office of Environmental
Management.
(2) The term ``integrated'' means inclusive of all
radioactive waste across the complex.
(3) The term ``optimal'' means the best possible outcome,
such as the lowest cost or highest profit, while following
specific rules and limitations.
(4) The term ``regulatory constraints'' means requirements
included in regulations or agreements with regulators that
affect decisions regarding radioactive waste disposal pathways
and schedules by the Office of Environmental Management.
SEC. 3126. <<NOTE: Washington.>> PROHIBITION RELATING TO
RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-LEVEL WASTE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Energy may be obligated or expended by the Secretary of Energy to apply
the interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the
notice published by the Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice
Concerning U.S. Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level
Radioactive Waste'' (84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with
respect to such waste located in the State of Washington.
SEC. 3127. <<NOTE: 10 USC note prec. 6241.>> NATIONAL SECURITY
POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY.
The Secretary of Energy shall treat any position in the Department
of Energy which requires the performance of duties funded with amounts
from subfunctional category 053, atomic energy defense activities, as a
position necessary to fulfill the national security responsibilities of
the Department of Energy.
SEC. 3128. <<NOTE: 10 USC 6111 note.>> CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT
WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER TO PRIVATE
ENTITIES OF PLUTONIUM OR PLUTONIUM
MATERIALS; REPORT.
(a) Consultation Required.--
(1) <<NOTE: Plans.>> In general.--The Secretary of Energy
shall, on an ongoing basis, consult with the Secretary of
Defense with respect to any plans of the Secretary of Energy
relating to the transfer to a private entity from Federal
stockpiles or storage of any plutonium or plutonium materials.
(2) Consultation prior to transfer.--The Secretary of Energy
may not carry out any such transfer before the date on which
such Secretary consults, pursuant to paragraph (1), with the
Secretary of Defense with respect to the transfer.
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(b) Congressional Notification; Report.--Not later than 30 days
before any date on which the Secretary of Energy carries out a transfer
to a private entity of plutonium or plutonium materials, such Secretary
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following:
(1) A notification of the transfer.
(2) A report that includes--
(A) a description of--
(i) the plutonium and plutonium materials to
be transferred that includes the--
(I) amount;
(II) type;
(III) age;
(IV) relative condition; and
(V) current location;
(ii) the private entity to which such
plutonium and plutonium materials will be
transferred; and
(iii) the destination location to which such
plutonium and plutonium materials will be
transferred.
(B) A summary of the purpose of the transfer.
(C) An identification of any direct costs to the
United States Government associated with the transfer.
(3) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Except as provided in
subsection (c), a written certification, prepared in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear
Security and the Secretary of Defense, that such transfer does
not negatively impact the needs of the nuclear weapons
stockpile, including such needs related to stockpile
stewardship.
(c) Exception.--A written certification under subsection (b)(3)
shall not be required for the transfer of materials from the 34 metric
tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials at the Savannah
River Site previously declared excess to defense needs and designated
for disposal.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
Senate.
(2) The term ``private entity'' means any individual or
organization other than--
(A) a department or agency of the Federal
Government; or
(B) a contractor or subcontractor for management and
operations, site cleanup, or site management activities
at facilities owned by the Department of Energy.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Sec. 3201. Authorization.
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SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026,
$45,000,000 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 authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 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
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026, 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, $201,500,000, of which--
(A) $101,500,000 shall be for Academy operations;
(B) $50,000,000 shall be for facilities maintenance
and repair and equipment; and
(C) $50,000,000 shall be for the development of a
design-build plan for the phased rehabilitation,
modernization, and construction of facilities and
infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine
Academy in accordance with the Campus Modernization Plan
required by section 51329 of title 46, United States
Code, as added by section 3531.
(2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime
academies, $58,800,000, of which--
(A) $4,800,000 shall be for the Student Incentive
Payment Program;
(B) $13,000,000 shall be for direct payments for
State maritime academies;
(C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship fuel
assistance;
(D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of
training ship sharing; and
(E) $25,000,000 shall be for maintenance and repair
of State maritime academy training vessels.
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(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, $105,500,000, 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;
(B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States
marine highway program, including to make grants
authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United
States Code;
(C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of
Environment and Compliance, including to assist in the
environmental review of grant and permit programs
administered by the Maritime Administration; and
(D) $73,500,000 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 to maintain and preserve a United
States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs
of the United States under chapter 534 of title 46, United
States Code, $122,400,000.
(8) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program
authorized 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
the program.
(9) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small
shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under
section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $105,000,000.
(10) For expenses necessary to implement the port
infrastructure development program, as authorized under section
54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject to the limitation
under subsection (b), $550,000,000, to remain available until
expended.
(b) Limitation.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--No funds may be
obligated or expended for the port infrastructure development
program pursuant to subsection (a)(9) to make a grant to be used
for the purchase of 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.
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(2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination pursuant
to paragraph (1), not later than three days after the date on
which such determination is made, the Secretary 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 that includes the data and
analysis used by the Secretary in making such determination.
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.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.
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SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2026 Conference
Line Item Request Authorized
------------------------------------------------------------------------
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
FIXED WING
006 HADES PLATFORM, 26,850 26,850
PAYLOADS/PED, AND
INTEGRATION.
ROTARY
009 AH-64 APACHE BLOCK 1,669 91,669
IIIA REMAN.
3 additional [90,000]
aircraft.
013 UH-60 BLACKHAWK M 732,060 732,060
MODEL (MYP).
017 CH-47 HELICOPTER..... 618,798 618,798
018 CH-47 HELICOPTER AP.. 61,421 61,421
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
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027 AH-64 MODS........... 125,236 125,236
028 SCALABLE CONTROL 1,257 1,257
INTERFACE (SCI).
029 CH-47 CARGO 17,709 17,709
HELICOPTER MODS
(MYP).
034 UTILITY HELICOPTER 33,659 33,659
MODS.
036 NETWORK AND MISSION 40,472 40,472
PLAN.
037 COMMS, NAV 11,566 11,566
SURVEILLANCE.
039 AVIATION ASSURED PNT. 49,475 49,475
040 GATM ROLLUP.......... 4,651 4,651
GROUND SUPPORT
AVIONICS
045 AIRCRAFT 129,167 129,167
SURVIVABILITY
EQUIPMENT.
047 CMWS................. 38,419 38,419
048 COMMON INFRARED 225,647 225,647
COUNTERMEASURES
(CIRCM).
OTHER SUPPORT
050 COMMON GROUND 29,489 29,489
EQUIPMENT.
052 AIRCREW INTEGRATED 14,986 14,986
SYSTEMS.
053 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.. 24,213 24,213
054 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET 1,611 1,611
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
057 SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 726,034 744,034
SYSTEMS.
FPV/PBAS Systems. [18,000]
058 FUTURE UNMANNED 118,459 118,459
AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)
FAMILY.
059 GRAY EAGLE 12,351 12,351
MODIFICATIONS.
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 3,045,199 3,153,199
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
SURFACE-TO-AIR
MISSILE SYSTEM
002 LOWER TIER AIR AND 637,473 637,473
MISSILE DEFENSE
(AMD) SEN.
004 M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT 679,114 679,114
006 MSE MISSILE.......... 945,905 2,685,525
PAC-3 MSE missile [366,000]
recerts--misalign
ed budget request.
Patriot Mods: [173,620]
AMMPS/DEX.
Program increase. [1,200,000]
009 PRECISION STRIKE 160,846 480,846
MISSILE (PRSM).
Max PrSM Inc 1 [320,000]
procurement (+254
missiles)--misali
gned budget
request.
011 INDIRECT FIRE 830,579 820,579
PROTECTION
CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
012 MID-RANGE CAPABILITY 82,407 137,407
(MRC).
Maritime Strike [55,000]
Tomahawk (MST)
(USA, USN).
AIR-TO-SURFACE
MISSILE SYSTEM
015 JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND 84,667 84,667
MSLS (JAGM).
017 LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC 353,415 353,415
WEAPON.
ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
MISSILE SYS
018 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) 329,205 329,205
SYSTEM SUMMARY.
019 TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY. 11,731 11,731
020 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 1,125,071 1,125,071
(GMLRS).
021 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 43,156 43,156
(GMLRS) AP.
022 MLRS REDUCED RANGE 32,339 32,339
PRACTICE ROCKETS
(RRPR).
023 HIGH MOBILITY 61,503 61,503
ARTILLERY ROCKET
SYSTEM (HIMARS.
MODIFICATIONS
029 PATRIOT MODS......... 757,800 757,800
032 STINGER MODS......... 428,935 428,935
035 MLRS MODS............ 243,470 243,470
036 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS. 54,005 54,005
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
038 SPARES AND REPAIR 6,651 6,651
PARTS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
040 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS.. 12,801 12,801
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
044 LAUNCHED EFFECTS 67,816 67,816
FAMILY.
TOTAL MISSILE 6,948,889 9,053,509
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND TRACKED
COMBAT VEHICLES,
ARMY
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
002 ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE 554,678 554,678
VEHICLE (AMPV).
004 ASSAULT BREACHER 4,079 4,079
VEHICLE (ABV).
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005 M10 BOOKER........... 64,919 64,919
MODIFICATION OF
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
008 STRYKER UPGRADE...... 135,816 135,816
009 BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT 4,684 4,684
TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
010 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD) 157,183 157,183
011 M109 FOV 82,537 82,537
MODIFICATIONS.
012 PALADIN INTEGRATED 250,238 250,238
MANAGEMENT (PIM).
013 IMPROVED RECOVERY 155,540 155,540
VEHICLE (M88
HERCULES).
017 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE. 132,637 132,637
019 ABRAMS UPGRADE 740,528 752,528
PROGRAM.
Cart [12,000]
recapitalization.
021 VEHICLE PROTECTION 107,833 107,833
SYSTEMS (VPS).
WEAPONS & OTHER
COMBAT VEHICLES
024 PERSONAL DEFENSE 1,002 1,002
WEAPON (ROLL).
025 M240 MEDIUM MACHINE 5 5
GUN (7.62MM).
027 MACHINE GUN, CAL .50 4 4
M2 ROLL.
028 MORTAR SYSTEMS....... 5,807 5,807
029 LOCATION & AZIMUTH 9,477 9,477
DETERMINATION SYSTEM
(LADS.
031 PRECISION SNIPER 1,853 1,853
RIFLE.
034 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 365,155 365,155
WEAPON.
036 HANDGUN.............. 7 7
MOD OF WEAPONS AND
OTHER COMBAT VEH
038 M777 MODS............ 2,429 2,429
042 SNIPER RIFLES 19 19
MODIFICATIONS.
043 M119 MODIFICATIONS... 4,642 4,642
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
046 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 469 469
(WOCV-WTCV).
047 PRODUCTION BASE 104,993 104,993
SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
TOTAL 2,886,534 2,898,534
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES, ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY
SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
AMMUNITION
001 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL 128,283 128,283
TYPES.
002 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL 62,157 62,157
TYPES.
003 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 426,177 426,177
WEAPON AMMUNITION.
004 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL 7,750 7,750
TYPES.
005 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL 78,199 78,199
TYPES.
006 CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES. 25,773 25,773
007 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES. 22,324 22,324
008 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES. 100,392 100,392
009 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES. 131,432 131,432
011 CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES. 42,131 42,131
MORTAR AMMUNITION
012 60MM MORTAR, ALL 38,114 38,114
TYPES.
013 81MM MORTAR, ALL 41,786 41,786
TYPES.
014 120MM MORTAR, ALL 123,144 123,144
TYPES.
TANK AMMUNITION
015 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 440,152 440,152
105MM AND 120MM, ALL
TYPES.
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
016 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 80,780 80,780
75MM & 105MM, ALL
TYPES.
017 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 218,877 218,877
155MM, ALL TYPES.
019 PRECISION ARTILLERY 28,995 28,995
MUNITIONS.
020 ARTILLERY 168,737 168,737
PROPELLANTS, FUZES
AND PRIMERS, ALL.
MINES
021 MINES & CLEARING 42,748 42,748
CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
022 CLOSE TERRAIN SHAPING 7,860 7,860
OBSTACLE.
ROCKETS
024 SHOULDER LAUNCHED 46,089 46,089
MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
025 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL 34,836 34,836
TYPES.
OTHER AMMUNITION
026 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES... 12,543 12,543
027 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, 21,409 21,409
ALL TYPES.
028 GRENADES, ALL TYPES.. 56,530 53,530
Program decrease. [-3,000]
029 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES... 36,846 36,846
030 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES 10,821 10,821
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MISCELLANEOUS
032 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL 4,084 4,084
TYPES.
034 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 16,799 16,799
MILLION (AMMO).
035 AMMUNITION PECULIAR 16,219 16,219
EQUIPMENT.
036 FIRST DESTINATION 18,600 18,600
TRANSPORTATION
(AMMO).
037 CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES. 102 102
PRODUCTION BASE
SUPPORT
040 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 1,084,611 1,334,611
Modernization of [250,000]
organic
industrial base.
041 CONVENTIONAL 155,050 155,050
MUNITIONS
DEMILITARIZATION.
042 ARMS INITIATIVE...... 3,885 3,885
TOTAL 3,734,235 3,981,235
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
TACTICAL VEHICLES
002 FAMILY OF 132,793 132,793
SEMITRAILERS.
006 GROUND MOBILITY 308,620 308,620
VEHICLES (GMV).
009 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 45,840 45,840
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICL.
010 TRUCK, DUMP, 20T 17,000 32,000
(CCE).
Program increase. [15,000]
011 FAMILY OF MEDIUM 85,490 85,490
TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
012 FAMILY OF COLD 38,001 38,001
WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLE (C.
013 FIRETRUCKS & 39,761 39,761
ASSOCIATED
FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
014 FAMILY OF HEAVY 202,009 202,009
TACTICAL VEHICLES
(FHTV).
019 TACTICAL WHEELED 2,660 2,660
VEHICLE PROTECTION
KITS.
020 MODIFICATION OF IN 98,728 98,728
SVC EQUIP.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
023 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, 8,462 8,462
OTHER.
COMM--JOINT
COMMUNICATIONS
029 TACTICAL NETWORK 866,347 766,347
COMMUNICATION.
Program decrease. [-100,000]
031 JCSE EQUIPMENT 5,389 5,389
(USRDECOM).
COMM--SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
032 SATELLITE 114,770 114,770
COMMUNICATIONS.
036 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 65,591 65,591
WIDEBAND SATCOM
SYSTEMS.
039 ASSURED POSITIONING, 212,469 192,469
NAVIGATION AND
TIMING.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
COMM--COMBAT
COMMUNICATIONS
046 HANDHELD MANPACK 478,435 468,435
SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
048 ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS. 133,836 133,836
051 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE 20,010 20,010
052 COTS COMMUNICATIONS 207,402 204,402
EQUIPMENT.
Airborne SATCOM [7,000]
systems.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
054 ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & 110,678 110,678
ELECTRONICS.
COMM--INTELLIGENCE
COMM
056 CI AUTOMATION 15,290 15,290
ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
058 MULTI-DOMAIN 108,655 88,655
INTELLIGENCE.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
INFORMATION SECURITY
060 INFORMATION SYSTEM 826 826
SECURITY PROGRAM-
ISSP.
061 COMMUNICATIONS 125,970 125,970
SECURITY (COMSEC).
066 BIOMETRIC ENABLING 65 65
CAPABILITY (BEC).
COMM--BASE
COMMUNICATIONS
070 INFORMATION SYSTEMS.. 209,378 209,378
072 BASE EMERGENCY 50,177 50,177
COMMUNICATION.
074 INSTALLATION INFO 439,373 439,373
INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
PROGRAM.
ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
REL ACT (TIARA)
078 TITAN................ 236,314 236,314
081 COLLECTION CAPABILITY 2,935 2,935
083 DCGS-A-INTEL......... 1,087 1,087
085 TROJAN............... 37,968 37,968
086 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP 20,598 20,598
(INTEL SPT).
ELECT EQUIP--
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
(EW)
091 AIR VIGILANCE (AV)... 9,731 9,731
093 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT 15,382 15,382
SURVEILLANCE CAP..
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094 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/ 8,283 8,283
SECURITY
COUNTERMEASURES.
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
SURV. (TAC SURV)
096 SENTINEL MODS........ 462,010 452,010
Program decrease. [-10,000]
097 NIGHT VISION DEVICES. 211,056 211,056
098 SMALL TACTICAL 2,111 2,111
OPTICAL RIFLE
MOUNTED MLRF.
099 BASE EXPEDITIARY 1,801 1,801
TARGETING AND SURV
SYS.
100 INDIRECT FIRE 27,881 27,881
PROTECTION FAMILY OF
SYSTEMS.
101 FAMILY OF WEAPON 103,607 103,607
SIGHTS (FWS).
102 ENHANCED PORTABLE 10,456 10,456
INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
FUZE SE.
104 FORWARD LOOKING 60,765 60,765
INFRARED (IFLIR).
106 JOINT BATTLE COMMAND-- 165,395 155,395
PLATFORM (JBC-P).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
107 JOINT EFFECTS 48,715 48,715
TARGETING SYSTEM
(JETS).
109 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: 6,325 6,325
LHMBC XM32.
110 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,657 3,657
SYSTEM.
111 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,262 3,262
SYSTEMS
MODIFICATIONS.
112 COUNTERFIRE RADARS... 40,526 40,526
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
C2 SYSTEMS
113 ARMY COMMAND POST 723,187 708,187
INTEGRATED
INFRASTRUCTURE (.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
114 FIRE SUPPORT C2 3,389 3,389
FAMILY.
115 AIR & MSL DEFENSE 33,103 33,103
PLANNING & CONTROL
SYS.
116 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND 546,480 531,480
SYSTEM.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
117 AIAMD FAMILY OF 31,016 31,016
SYSTEMS (FOS)
COMPONENTS.
118 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE 5,175 5,175
SUPPORT (LCSS).
119 NETWORK MANAGEMENT 244,403 244,403
INITIALIZATION AND
SERVICE.
124 MOD OF IN-SVC 16,595 16,595
EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
ELECT EQUIP--
AUTOMATION
125 ARMY TRAINING 8,262 8,262
MODERNIZATION.
126 AUTOMATED DATA 93,804 93,804
PROCESSING EQUIP.
129 HIGH PERF COMPUTING 74,708 74,708
MOD PGM (HPCMP).
130 CONTRACT WRITING 468 468
SYSTEM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
131A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,546 1,546
CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
EQUIPMENT
138 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 143 143
(BDS).
139 CBRN DEFENSE......... 69,739 69,739
BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
142 TACTICAL BRIDGE, 69,863 69,863
FLOAT-RIBBON.
ENGINEER (NON-
CONSTRUCTION)
EQUIPMENT
150 ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE 509 509
SYSTEMS.
151 RENDER SAFE SETS KITS 14,184 14,184
OUTFITS.
COMBAT SERVICE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
153 HEATERS AND ECU'S.... 14,288 14,288
156 GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM 178,850 171,850
Program decrease. [-7,000]
157 MOBILE SOLDIER POWER. 15,729 15,729
159 FIELD FEEDING 4,500 4,500
EQUIPMENT.
160 CARGO AERIAL DEL & 61,224 61,224
PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
SYSTEM.
PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
164 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 96,020 96,020
PETROLEUM & WATER.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
165 COMBAT SUPPORT 99,567 99,567
MEDICAL.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
166 MOBILE MAINTENANCE 63,311 63,311
EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT
169 CONSTRUCTION 92,299 92,299
EQUIPMENT.
RAIL FLOAT
CONTAINERIZATION
EQUIPMENT
179 ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP.. 57,342 57,342
180 MANEUVER SUPPORT 33,949 33,949
VESSEL (MSV).
181 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 18,217 18,217
(FLOAT/RAIL).
GENERATORS
182 GENERATORS AND 89,073 89,073
ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
MATERIAL HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
184 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS.. 12,576 20,576
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Type 1 Crane/ [8,000]
Mobility.
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
185 COMBAT TRAINING 49,025 49,025
CENTERS SUPPORT.
186 TRAINING DEVICES, 189,306 189,306
NONSYSTEM.
187 SYNTHETIC TRAINING 166,402 166,402
ENVIRONMENT (STE).
189 GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN 7,320 7,320
SUPPORT OF ARMY
TRAINING.
TEST MEASURE AND DIG
EQUIPMENT (TMD)
191 INTEGRATED FAMILY OF 38,784 38,784
TEST EQUIPMENT
(IFTE).
193 TEST EQUIPMENT 51,119 51,119
MODERNIZATION
(TEMOD).
OTHER SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
195 PHYSICAL SECURITY 136,315 136,315
SYSTEMS (OPA3).
196 BASE LEVEL COMMON 19,452 19,452
EQUIPMENT.
197 MODIFICATION OF IN- 31,452 31,452
SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
3).
198 BUILDING, PRE-FAB, 10,490 10,490
RELOCATABLE.
200 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR 93,777 93,777
TEST AND EVALUATION.
OPA2
205 INITIAL SPARES--C&E.. 7,254 7,254
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
207 COUNTER-SMALL 306,568 306,568
UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
208 ELECTRONIC WARFARE... 24,547 24,547
209 ELECTRONIC WARFARE 54,427 54,427
AGILE.
210 SOLDIER BORNE SENSOR. 21,919 21,919
TOTAL OTHER 9,605,566 9,418,566
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
002 F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER) 50,607 50,607
HORNET.
004 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 1,951,629 1,951,629
CV.
005 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 401,596 401,596
CV AP.
006 JSF STOVL............ 1,787,313 1,787,313
007 JSF STOVL AP......... 113,744 113,744
008 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT).. 1,707,601 1,842,601
USMC CH-53K...... [135,000]
009 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT) 335,352 335,352
AP.
010 V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)... 47,196 47,196
012 H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/ 8,305 8,305
AH-1Z).
014 P-8A POSEIDON........ 13,631 13,631
015 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..... 1,503,556 1,203,556
Excess cost [-300,000]
growth.
OTHER AIRCRAFT
023 KC-130J.............. 18,017 18,017
027 MQ-4 TRITON.......... 133,139 133,139
031 MQ-25................ 407,046 407,046
032 MQ-25 AP............. 52,191 52,191
034 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS... 15,162 15,162
036 OTHER SUPPORT 19,812 19,812
AIRCRAFT.
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
039 F-18 A-D UNIQUE...... 53,809 53,809
040 F-18E/F AND EA-18G 576,229 576,229
MODERNIZATION AND
SUSTAINM.
041 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS 143,695 143,695
SERIES.
042 AEA SYSTEMS.......... 25,848 25,848
044 INFRARED SEARCH AND 175,351 175,351
TRACK (IRST).
045 ADVERSARY............ 21,535 21,535
046 F-18 SERIES.......... 756,967 756,967
047 H-53 SERIES.......... 69,227 69,227
048 MH-60 SERIES......... 115,545 115,545
049 H-1 SERIES........... 149,405 149,405
051 E-2 SERIES........... 143,772 143,772
052 TRAINER A/C SERIES... 12,151 12,151
054 C-130 SERIES......... 144,017 144,017
055 FEWSG................ 5 5
056 CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C 7,526 7,526
SERIES.
057 E-6 SERIES........... 163,737 163,737
058 EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS 66,645 66,645
SERIES.
060 T-45 SERIES.......... 173,433 173,433
061 POWER PLANT CHANGES.. 18,707 18,707
062 JPATS SERIES......... 21,330 21,330
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064 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT. 91,553 91,553
065 COMMON AVIONICS 161,376 145,276
CHANGES.
Program decrease. [-16,100]
066 COMMON DEFENSIVE 8,926 8,926
WEAPON SYSTEM.
067 ID SYSTEMS........... 3,011 3,011
068 P-8 SERIES........... 320,130 320,130
069 MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION 22,356 22,356
071 V-22 (TILT/ROTOR 319,145 319,145
ACFT) OSPREY.
072 NEXT GENERATION 439,493 429,493
JAMMER (NGJ).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
073 F-35 STOVL SERIES.... 364,774 364,774
074 F-35 CV SERIES....... 180,533 180,533
075 QRC.................. 24,893 24,893
076 MQ-4 SERIES.......... 180,463 180,463
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
084 SPARES AND REPAIR 2,562,627 2,812,627
PARTS.
F-35B increase... [125,000]
F-35C increase... [125,000]
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIP & FACILITIES
085 COMMON GROUND 584,561 526,161
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-58,400]
086 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL 112,513 101,313
FACILITIES.
Program decrease. [-11,200]
087 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 45,153 45,153
088 OTHER PRODUCTION 70,770 70,770
CHARGES.
089 SPECIAL SUPPORT 130,993 117,993
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-13,000]
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,028,101 17,004,401
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
002 TRIDENT II MODS...... 2,582,029 2,582,029
STRATEGIC MISSILES
006 TOMAHAWK............. 12,593 12,593
TACTICAL MISSILES
007 AMRAAM............... 69,913 148,913
AMRAAM: maximize [79,000]
procurement.
008 SIDEWINDER........... 84,713 84,713
009 JOINT ADVANCE 301,858 301,858
TACTICAL MISSILE
(JATM).
010 STANDARD MISSILE..... 187,420 187,420
012 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 86,255 86,255
II.
013 RAM.................. 122,372 122,372
015 JOINT AIR GROUND 74,152 74,152
MISSILE (JAGM).
017 AERIAL TARGETS....... 182,704 164,504
Program decrease. [-18,200]
019 OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT 3,490 3,490
020 LRASM................ 243,217 401,217
LRASM supplier [68,000]
base Navy
production to 160
per year.
LRASM: [90,000]
procurement +20
AURs to 120.
021 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 32,238 32,238
(NSM).
022 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 3,059 3,059
(NSM) AP.
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
025 TOMAHAWK MODS........ 6,283 6,283
026 ESSM................. 503,381 503,381
028 AARGM-ER............. 261,041 261,041
029 AARGM-ER AP.......... 24,284 24,284
031 STANDARD MISSILES 32,127 32,127
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
032 WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL 127,222 127,222
FACILITIES.
ORDNANCE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
036 ORDNANCE SUPPORT 37,059 37,059
EQUIPMENT.
TORPEDOES AND RELATED
EQUIP
039 SSTD................. 4,789 4,789
040 MK-48 TORPEDO........ 7,081 7,081
042 ASW TARGETS.......... 38,386 38,386
MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
RELATED EQUIP
043 MK-54 TORPEDO MODS... 1,692 1,692
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044 MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP 31,479 31,479
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
046 TORPEDO SUPPORT 161,218 161,218
EQUIPMENT.
047 ASW RANGE SUPPORT.... 4,328 4,328
DESTINATION
TRANSPORTATION
048 FIRST DESTINATION 5,346 5,346
TRANSPORTATION.
GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
051 SMALL ARMS AND 9,987 9,987
WEAPONS.
MODIFICATION OF GUNS
AND GUN MOUNTS
052 CIWS MODS............ 8,122 8,122
053 COAST GUARD WEAPONS.. 44,455 44,455
054 GUN MOUNT MODS....... 83,969 83,969
055 LCS MODULE WEAPONS... 2,200 2,200
056 AIRBORNE MINE 14,413 14,413
NEUTRALIZATION
SYSTEMS.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
061 SPARES AND REPAIR 202,425 202,425
PARTS.
TOTAL WEAPONS 5,597,300 5,816,100
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS
NAVY AMMUNITION
001 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 30,915 27,815
Program decrease. [-3,100]
002 JDAM................. 61,119 61,119
003 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL 87,797 87,797
TYPES.
004 MACHINE GUN 17,645 17,645
AMMUNITION.
005 PRACTICE BOMBS....... 45,049 40,549
Program decrease. [-4,500]
006 CARTRIDGES & CART 74,535 74,535
ACTUATED DEVICES.
007 AIR EXPENDABLE 98,437 98,437
COUNTERMEASURES.
008 JATOS................ 6,373 6,373
009 5 INCH/54 GUN 24,864 24,864
AMMUNITION.
010 INTERMEDIATE CALIBER 40,175 40,175
GUN AMMUNITION.
011 OTHER SHIP GUN 43,763 43,763
AMMUNITION.
012 SMALL ARMS & LANDING 49,493 49,493
PARTY AMMO.
013 PYROTECHNIC AND 9,644 9,644
DEMOLITION.
015 AMMUNITION LESS THAN 1,723 1,723
$5 MILLION.
MARINE CORPS
AMMUNITION
018 MORTARS.............. 141,135 141,135
019 DIRECT SUPPORT 26,729 26,729
MUNITIONS.
020 INFANTRY WEAPONS 180,867 180,867
AMMUNITION.
021 COMBAT SUPPORT 12,936 12,936
MUNITIONS.
022 AMMO MODERNIZATION... 18,467 18,467
023 ARTILLERY MUNITIONS.. 147,473 147,473
024 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 15,891 15,891
MILLION.
TOTAL 1,135,030 1,127,430
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY
AND MARINE CORPS.
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY
FLEET BALLISTIC
MISSILE SHIPS
001 COLUMBIA CLASS 3,928,828 3,928,828
SUBMARINE.
002 COLUMBIA CLASS 5,065,766 5,765,766
SUBMARINE AP.
Program increase. [700,000]
OTHER WARSHIPS
005 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 1,046,700 1,046,700
PROGRAM.
006 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 612,038 612,038
PROGRAM AP.
007 CVN-81............... 1,622,935 1,622,935
008 VIRGINIA CLASS 816,705 2,735,000
SUBMARINE.
Virginia class [1,918,295]
submarine.
009 VIRGINIA CLASS 3,126,816 3,742,724
SUBMARINE AP.
Program increase. [615,908]
010 CVN REFUELING 1,779,011 1,779,011
OVERHAULS.
012 DDG 1000............. 52,358 52,358
013 DDG-51............... 10,773 10,773
014 DDG-51 AP............ 900,000
DDG-51 Advance [450,000]
Procurement.
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Large Surface [450,000]
Combatant
Shipyard
Infrastructure
and Industrial
Base.
AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
COST
031 TAO FLEET OILER...... 8,346 8,346
034 TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS.. 612,205 612,205
041 OUTFITTING........... 863,846 886,846
Outfitting....... [23,000]
042 SHIP TO SHORE 320,000
CONNECTOR.
Program increase-- [320,000]
two additional
SSCs.
043 SERVICE CRAFT........ 34,602 174,602
YRBM procurement. [140,000]
044 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL 78,000
LIGHTER.
Auxiliary [78,000]
Personnel Lighter.
048 AUXILIARY VESSELS 45,000 21,000
(USED SEALIFT).
Program decrease. [-24,000]
049 COMPLETION OF PY 1,214,295 1,676,587
SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Completion of [462,292]
prior year
shipbuilding--mis
aligned budget
request.
TOTAL 20,840,224 25,973,719
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
SHIP PROPULSION
EQUIPMENT
001 SURFACE POWER 9,978 9,978
EQUIPMENT.
GENERATORS
002 SURFACE COMBATANT 62,004 62,004
HM&E.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
003 OTHER NAVIGATION 96,945 96,945
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SHIPBOARD
EQUIPMENT
004 SUB PERISCOPE, 135,863 135,863
IMAGING AND SUPT
EQUIP PROG.
005 DDG MOD.............. 686,787 686,787
006 FIREFIGHTING 36,488 36,488
EQUIPMENT.
007 COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,417 2,417
SWITCHBOARD.
008 LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...... 86,884 56,884
Program decrease. [-30,000]
009 LCC 19/20 EXTENDED 19,276 19,276
SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
010 POLLUTION CONTROL 22,477 22,477
EQUIPMENT.
011 SUBMARINE SUPPORT 383,062 383,062
EQUIPMENT.
012 VIRGINIA CLASS 52,039 52,039
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
013 LCS CLASS SUPPORT 2,551 2,551
EQUIPMENT.
014 SUBMARINE BATTERIES.. 28,169 28,169
015 LPD CLASS SUPPORT 101,042 76,042
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-25,000]
016 DDG 1000 CLASS 115,267 115,267
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
017 STRATEGIC PLATFORM 38,039 38,039
SUPPORT EQUIP.
019 DSSP EQUIPMENT....... 5,849 5,849
022 UNDERWATER EOD 22,355 22,355
EQUIPMENT.
023 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 11,691 0
MILLION.
Program decrease. [-11,691]
024 CHEMICAL WARFARE 2,607 2,607
DETECTORS.
REACTOR PLANT
EQUIPMENT
026 SHIP MAINTENANCE, 2,392,620 2,392,620
REPAIR AND
MODERNIZATION.
028 REACTOR COMPONENTS... 399,603 474,603
Restore Full [75,000]
Funding for
Reactor Plant
Components.
OCEAN ENGINEERING
029 DIVING AND SALVAGE 7,842 7,842
EQUIPMENT.
SMALL BOATS
031 STANDARD BOATS....... 51,546 77,266
40-foot Patrol [50,720]
Boat.
Small Boats [-25,000]
reconciliation
adjustment.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
032 OPERATING FORCES IPE. 208,998 208,998
OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
033 LCS COMMON MISSION 38,880 38,880
MODULES EQUIPMENT.
034 LCS MCM MISSION 91,372 91,372
MODULES.
036 LCS SUW MISSION 3,790 3,790
MODULES.
037 LCS IN-SERVICE 203,442 105,442
MODERNIZATION.
Program decrease. [-98,000]
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038 SMALL & MEDIUM UUV... 54,854 61,854
Torpedo Tube [7,000]
Launch and
Recovery Capable
Autonomous
Undersea Vehicles.
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
040 LSD MIDLIFE & 4,079 4,079
MODERNIZATION.
SHIP SONARS
043 AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW 144,425 144,425
COMBAT SYSTEM.
044 SSN ACOUSTIC 498,597 498,597
EQUIPMENT.
ASW ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
046 SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC 56,482 56,482
WARFARE SYSTEM.
047 SSTD................. 14,915 14,915
048 FIXED SURVEILLANCE 352,312 352,312
SYSTEM.
049 SURTASS.............. 31,169 31,169
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
EQUIPMENT
050 AN/SLQ-32............ 461,380 261,380
Program decrease. [-200,000]
RECONNAISSANCE
EQUIPMENT
051 SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT. 379,908 359,908
Program decrease. [-20,000]
052 MARITIME BATTLESPACE 13,008 13,008
AWARENESS.
OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
053 COOPERATIVE 26,648 26,648
ENGAGEMENT
CAPABILITY.
054 NAVAL TACTICAL 7,972 7,972
COMMAND SUPPORT
SYSTEM (NTCSS).
055 ATDLS................ 58,739 58,739
056 NAVY COMMAND AND 3,489 3,489
CONTROL SYSTEM
(NCCS).
057 MINESWEEPING SYSTEM 16,426 16,426
REPLACEMENT.
059 NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS 45,701 45,701
(SPACE).
060 AMERICAN FORCES RADIO 304 304
AND TV SERVICE.
AVIATION ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
062 ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT. 97,262 87,262
Program decrease. [-10,000]
063 AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT. 72,104 72,104
064 ID SYSTEMS........... 52,171 52,171
065 JOINT PRECISION 5,105 5,105
APPROACH AND LANDING
SYSTEM (.
066 NAVAL MISSION 60,058 40,058
PLANNING SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
OTHER SHORE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
068 TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I 64,901 64,901
SYSTEMS.
069 INTELLIGENCE 12,112 12,112
SURVEILLANCE AND
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).
070 CANES................ 534,324 534,324
071 RADIAC............... 31,289 31,289
072 CANES-INTELL......... 46,281 46,281
073 GPETE................ 33,395 33,395
074 MASF................. 13,205 13,205
075 INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM 11,493 11,493
TEST FACILITY.
076 EMI CONTROL 3,687 3,687
INSTRUMENTATION.
078 IN-SERVICE RADARS AND 249,656 229,656
SENSORS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SHIPBOARD
COMMUNICATIONS
079 BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL 106,583 106,583
NETWORK.
080 SHIPBOARD TACTICAL 20,900 20,900
COMMUNICATIONS.
081 SHIP COMMUNICATIONS 162,075 102,075
AUTOMATION.
Program decrease. [-60,000]
082 COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS 11,138 11,138
UNDER $5M.
SUBMARINE
COMMUNICATIONS
083 SUBMARINE BROADCAST 113,115 113,115
SUPPORT.
084 SUBMARINE 84,584 64,584
COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
085 SATELLITE 62,943 62,943
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS.
086 NAVY MULTIBAND 63,433 63,433
TERMINAL (NMT).
087 MOBILE ADVANCED EHF 220,453 220,453
TERMINAL (MAT).
SHORE COMMUNICATIONS
088 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 3,389 3,389
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
CRYPTOGRAPHIC
EQUIPMENT
089 INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY 191,239 191,239
PROGRAM (ISSP).
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090 MIO INTEL 1,122 1,122
EXPLOITATION TEAM.
CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
091 CRYPTOLOGIC 7,841 7,841
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
OTHER ELECTRONIC
SUPPORT
109 COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT 61,512 61,512
SONOBUOYS
112 SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES. 249,908 249,908
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
113 MINOTAUR............. 5,191 5,191
114 WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT 123,435 123,435
EQUIPMENT.
115 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT 91,284 91,284
EQUIPMENT.
116 ADVANCED ARRESTING 4,484 4,484
GEAR (AAG).
117 ELECTROMAGNETIC 16,294 16,294
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
SYSTEM (EMALS.
118 METEOROLOGICAL 13,806 13,806
EQUIPMENT.
119 AIRBORNE MCM......... 9,643 9,643
121 AVIATION SUPPORT 111,334 111,334
EQUIPMENT.
122 UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER 189,553 189,553
AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
CNTRL.
SHIP GUN SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT
125 SHIP GUN SYSTEMS 7,358 7,358
EQUIPMENT.
SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
126 HARPOON SUPPORT 209 209
EQUIPMENT.
127 SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT 455,822 380,822
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-75,000]
128 TOMAHAWK SUPPORT 107,709 107,709
EQUIPMENT.
FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
129 CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 67,264 67,264
130 STRATEGIC MISSILE 491,179 491,179
SYSTEMS EQUIP.
ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
131 SSN COMBAT CONTROL 102,954 102,954
SYSTEMS.
132 ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 25,721 25,721
OTHER ORDNANCE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
133 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 24,822 24,822
DISPOSAL EQUIP.
134 DIRECTED ENERGY 2,976 2,976
SYSTEMS.
135 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 3,635 3,635
MILLION.
OTHER EXPENDABLE
ORDNANCE
136 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE 19,129 19,129
DECOY SYSTEM.
137 SUBMARINE TRAINING 77,889 77,889
DEVICE MODS.
138 SURFACE TRAINING 186,085 186,085
EQUIPMENT.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
141 PASSENGER CARRYING 3,825 3,825
VEHICLES.
142 GENERAL PURPOSE 5,489 5,489
TRUCKS.
143 CONSTRUCTION & 102,592 92,592
MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
144 FIRE FIGHTING 27,675 27,675
EQUIPMENT.
145 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 37,262 37,262
146 AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT. 38,073 13,073
Program decrease. [-25,000]
147 POLLUTION CONTROL 4,009 4,009
EQUIPMENT.
148 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 127,086 127,086
MILLION.
149 PHYSICAL SECURITY 1,297 1,297
VEHICLES.
SUPPLY SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
151 SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..... 38,838 38,838
152 FIRST DESTINATION 6,203 6,203
TRANSPORTATION.
153 SPECIAL PURPOSE 643,618 643,618
SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
TRAINING DEVICES
155 TRAINING SUPPORT 3,480 3,480
EQUIPMENT.
156 TRAINING AND 75,048 75,048
EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
COMMAND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
157 COMMAND SUPPORT 34,249 34,249
EQUIPMENT.
158 MEDICAL SUPPORT 12,256 12,256
EQUIPMENT.
160 NAVAL MIP SUPPORT 8,810 8,810
EQUIPMENT.
161 OPERATING FORCES 16,567 16,567
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
162 C4ISR EQUIPMENT...... 36,945 36,945
163 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT 42,860 42,860
EQUIPMENT.
164 PHYSICAL SECURITY 166,577 166,577
EQUIPMENT.
165 ENTERPRISE 42,363 42,363
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
OTHER
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170 NEXT GENERATION 185,755 185,755
ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
171 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 5,446 5,446
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
171A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 41,991 41,991
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
176 SPARES AND REPAIR 585,865 428,324
PARTS.
Excess growth.... [-157,541]
TOTAL OTHER 14,569,524 13,895,012
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT, MARINE
CORPS
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
001 AAV7A1 PIP........... 21 21
002 AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT 790,789 790,789
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICLES.
003 LAV PIP.............. 764 764
ARTILLERY AND OTHER
WEAPONS
004 155MM LIGHTWEIGHT 3 3
TOWED HOWITZER.
005 ARTILLERY WEAPONS 221,897 221,897
SYSTEM.
006 WEAPONS AND COMBAT 13,401 13,401
VEHICLES UNDER $5
MILLION.
GUIDED MISSILES
011 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 143,711 143,711
(NSM).
012 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 20,930 20,930
(NSM) AP.
013 GROUND BASED AIR 620,220 620,220
DEFENSE.
014 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 32,576 32,576
JAVELIN.
015 FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR 107 107
WEAPON SYSTEMS
(FOAAWS).
016 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 2,173 2,173
TOW.
017 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 61,490 61,490
(GMLRS).
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEMS
021 COMMON AVIATION 68,589 68,589
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (C.
REPAIR AND TEST
EQUIPMENT
022 REPAIR AND TEST 61,264 61,264
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
023 MODIFICATION KITS.... 1,108 1,108
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
024 ITEMS UNDER $5 202,679 192,679
MILLION (COMM &
ELEC).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
025 AIR OPERATIONS C2 15,784 15,784
SYSTEMS.
RADAR + EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
027 GROUND/AIR TASK 79,542 79,542
ORIENTED RADAR (G/
ATOR).
INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
029 ELECTRO MAGNETIC 35,396 35,396
SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
(EMSO).
030 GCSS-MC.............. 3,303 3,303
031 FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM.. 116,304 100,304
Program decrease. [-16,000]
032 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT 67,690 67,690
EQUIPMENT.
034 UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS 14,991 31,991
(INTEL).
Program increase. [17,000]
035 DCGS-MC.............. 42,946 42,946
036 UAS PAYLOADS......... 12,232 12,232
OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
TEL)
040 MARINE CORPS 205,710 205,710
ENTERPRISE NETWORK
(MCEN).
041 COMMON COMPUTER 21,064 21,064
RESOURCES.
042 COMMAND POST SYSTEMS. 50,549 50,549
043 RADIO SYSTEMS........ 209,444 201,444
Program decrease. [-8,000]
044 COMM SWITCHING & 100,712 95,712
CONTROL SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-5,000]
045 COMM & ELEC 16,163 16,163
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT.
046 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 14,541 14,541
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
048A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 2,145 2,145
ADMINISTRATIVE
VEHICLES
051 COMMERCIAL CARGO 24,699 24,699
VEHICLES.
TACTICAL VEHICLES
052 MOTOR TRANSPORT 16,472 16,472
MODIFICATIONS.
053 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 81,893 168,526
VEHICLE.
USMC JLTV [86,633]
procurement.
ENGINEER AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
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058 TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS 33,611 33,611
059 POWER EQUIPMENT 24,558 24,558
ASSORTED.
060 AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT 9,049 9,049
EQUIPMENT.
061 EOD SYSTEMS.......... 21,069 21,069
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
062 PHYSICAL SECURITY 52,394 52,394
EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL PROPERTY
063 FIELD MEDICAL 58,768 58,768
EQUIPMENT.
064 TRAINING DEVICES..... 63,133 63,133
065 FAMILY OF 33,644 33,644
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT.
066 ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL 7,836 7,836
VEHICLE (ULTV).
OTHER SUPPORT
067 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 35,920 35,920
MILLION.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
070 SPARES AND REPAIR 40,828 40,828
PARTS.
TOTAL 3,754,112 3,818,745
PROCUREMENT,
MARINE CORPS.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
001 B-21 RAIDER.......... 2,590,116 2,590,116
002 B-21 RAIDER AP....... 862,000 862,000
TACTICAL FORCES
003 F-35................. 3,555,503 3,555,503
004 F-35 AP.............. 531,241 531,241
009 JOINT SIMULATION 17,985 17,985
ENVIRONMENT.
TACTICAL AIRLIFT
012 KC-46A MDAP.......... 2,799,633 2,499,633
Program delay.... [-300,000]
OTHER AIRLIFT
013 C-130J............... 200,000
LC-130........... [200,000]
UPT TRAINERS
017 ADVANCED PILOT 362,083 362,083
TRAINING T-7A.
HELICOPTERS
019 MH-139A.............. 4,478 4,478
020 COMBAT RESCUE 107,500 107,500
HELICOPTER.
MISSION SUPPORT
AIRCRAFT
023 C-40 FLEET EXPANSION. 250,000
One additional [250,000]
aircraft.
024 CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C. 3,131 17,800
Aircraft [14,669]
procurement
increase.
OTHER AIRCRAFT
026 TARGET DRONES........ 34,224 34,224
034 RQ-20B PUMA.......... 11,437 11,437
STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
036 B-2A................. 76,906 76,906
037 B-1B................. 73,893 73,893
038 B-52................. 223,827 223,827
039 LARGE AIRCRAFT 35,165 35,165
INFRARED
COUNTERMEASURES.
TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
041 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 15,048 15,048
AIRCRAFT MODS.
042 E-11 BACN/HAG........ 28,797 28,797
043 F-15................. 120,044 120,044
045 F-16 MODIFICATIONS... 448,116 448,116
046 F-22A................ 977,526 977,526
047 F-35 MODIFICATIONS... 380,337 380,337
048 F-15 EPAW............ 252,607 252,607
050 KC-46A MDAP.......... 19,344 19,344
AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
051 C-5.................. 34,939 34,939
052 C-17A................ 9,853 9,853
056 OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS. 87,515 87,515
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
057 GLIDER MODS.......... 159 159
058 T-6.................. 247,814 247,814
059 T-1.................. 137 137
060 T-38................. 85,381 85,381
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OTHER AIRCRAFT
068 C-130................ 144,041 144,041
070 C-135................ 124,368 124,368
071 COMPASS CALL......... 60,000
Program increase. [60,000]
073 CVR (CONNON ULF 79,859 79,859
RECEIVER) INC 2.
074 RC-135............... 231,001 231,001
075 E-3.................. 17,291 17,291
076 E-4.................. 45,232 45,232
080 H-1.................. 17,899 17,899
081 MH-139A MOD.......... 4,992 4,992
082 H-60................. 1,749 1,749
083 HH60W MODIFICATIONS.. 9,150 9,150
085 HC/MC-130 365,086 365,086
MODIFICATIONS.
086 OTHER AIRCRAFT....... 263,902 237,502
Program decrease. [-26,400]
088 MQ-9 MODS............ 100,923 100,923
090 SENIOR LEADER C3 24,414 24,414
SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
091 CV-22 MODS........... 78,713 78,713
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
094 INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR 973,535 1,223,535
PARTS.
F-35A increase... [250,000]
COMMON SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
099 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT 156,776 156,776
SUPPORT EQUIP.
POST PRODUCTION
SUPPORT
103 B-2B................. 18,969 18,969
104 B-52................. 111 111
106 C-17A................ 2,672 2,672
111 F-15................. 5,112 5,112
114 F-16 POST PRODUCTION 18,402 18,402
SUPPORT.
116 HC/MC-130 POST PROD.. 17,986 17,986
117 JOINT SIMULATION 28,524 28,524
ENVIRONMENT POST
PRODUCTION SUPPORT.
INDUSTRIAL
PREPAREDNESS
122 INDUSTRIAL 19,998 19,998
RESPONSIVENESS.
WAR CONSUMABLES
123 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 26,323 26,323
OTHER PRODUCTION
CHARGES
124 OTHER PRODUCTION 940,190 846,190
CHARGES.
Program decrease. [-94,000]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
134A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 16,006 16,006
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,729,963 18,084,232
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
MISSILE REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
001 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 35,116 35,116
EQ-BALLISTIC.
002 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 2,166 2,166
EQ-BALLISTIC AP.
STRATEGIC
005 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 192,409 192,409
WEAPON.
006 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 250,300 250,300
WEAPON AP.
TACTICAL
007 REPLAC EQUIP & WAR 12,436 12,436
CONSUMABLES.
008 ADVANCED PRECISION 13,428 13,428
KILL WEAPON SYSTEM
(APKWS) MISSILE.
009 AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED 387,055 615,055
RAPID RESPONSE
WEAPON.
JSM procurement [228,000]
total 112x--
misaligned budget
request.
011 JOINT AIR-SURFACE 328,081 489,081
STANDOFF MISSILE.
Joint Air to [161,000]
Surface Stand-Off
Missile (JASSM)
(USAF).
013 JOINT ADVANCED 368,593 368,593
TACTICAL MISSILE.
015 LRASM0............... 294,401 294,401
017 SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X).. 100,352 100,352
018 AMRAAM............... 365,125 365,125
021 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB.. 41,510 41,510
022 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 307,743 307,743
II.
023 STAND-IN ATTACK 185,324 185,324
WEAPON (SIAW).
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
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024 INDUSTRIAL 917 917
PREPAREDNESS/POL
PREVENTION.
CLASS IV
025 ICBM FUZE MOD........ 119,376 119,376
027 MM III MODIFICATIONS. 14,604 14,604
029 AIR LAUNCH CRUISE 41,393 41,393
MISSILE (ALCM).
MISSILE SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
030 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 5,824 5,824
(INITIAL).
031 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 108,249 108,249
(REPLEN).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
033 SPECIAL UPDATE 221,199 199,099
PROGRAMS.
Program decrease. [-22,100]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
033A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 828,275 828,275
TOTAL MISSILE 4,223,876 4,590,776
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE
CARTRIDGES
003 CARTRIDGES........... 126,077 126,077
BOMBS
005 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 189,097 170,197
Program decrease. [-18,900]
006 MASSIVE ORDNANCE 6,813 6,813
PENETRATOR (MOP).
007 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK 126,389 126,389
MUNITION.
009 B61-12 TRAINER....... 7,668 7,668
OTHER ITEMS
010 CAD/PAD.............. 58,454 58,454
011 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 7,297 7,297
DISPOSAL (EOD).
012 SPARES AND REPAIR 636 636
PARTS.
014 FIRST DESTINATION 2,955 2,955
TRANSPORTATION.
015 ITEMS LESS THAN 5,571 5,571
$5,000,000.
FLARES
017 EXPENDABLE 101,540 101,540
COUNTERMEASURES.
FUZES
018 FUZES................ 125,721 125,721
SMALL ARMS
019 SMALL ARMS........... 26,260 26,260
TOTAL 784,478 765,578
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, SPACE
FORCE
SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
002 AF SATELLITE COMM 68,238 68,238
SYSTEM.
004 COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS. 2,027 2,027
006 EVOLVED STRATEGIC 64,996 64,996
SATCOM (ESS) AP.
007 FAMILY OF BEYOND LINE- 15,404 15,404
OF-SIGHT TERMINALS.
010 GENERAL INFORMATION 1,835 1,835
TECH--SPACE.
011 GPSIII FOLLOW ON..... 109,944 109,944
012 GPS III SPACE SEGMENT 29,274 29,274
013 GLOBAL POSTIONING 870 870
(SPACE).
017 SPACEBORNE EQUIP 84,044 84,044
(COMSEC).
018 MILSATCOM............ 36,447 36,447
020 SPECIAL SPACE 482,653 482,653
ACTIVITIES.
021 MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE 48,977 48,977
SYSTEM.
022 NATIONAL SECURITY 1,466,963 1,466,963
SPACE LAUNCH.
024 PTES HUB............. 29,949 29,949
026 SPACE DEVELOPMENT 648,446 648,446
AGENCY LAUNCH.
027 SPACE DIGITAL 4,984 4,984
INTEGRATED NETWORK
(SDIN).
029 SPACE MODS........... 115,498 115,498
030 SPACELIFT RANGE 64,321 64,321
SYSTEM SPACE.
031 WIDEBAND SATCOM 92,380 92,380
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SPARES
032 SPARES AND REPAIR 938 938
PARTS.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
033 USSF VEHICLES........ 5,000 5,000
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
035 POWER CONDITIONING 20,449 20,449
EQUIPMENT.
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TOTAL 3,393,637 3,393,637
PROCUREMENT,
SPACE FORCE.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
PASSENGER CARRYING
VEHICLES
002 PASSENGER CARRYING 5,557 5,557
VEHICLES.
CARGO AND UTILITY
VEHICLES
003 MEDIUM TACTICAL 3,938 3,938
VEHICLE.
004 CAP VEHICLES......... 1,175 1,175
005 CARGO AND UTILITY 56,940 56,940
VEHICLES.
SPECIAL PURPOSE
VEHICLES
006 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 62,202 62,202
VEHICLE.
007 SECURITY AND TACTICAL 129 129
VEHICLES.
008 SPECIAL PURPOSE 68,242 68,242
VEHICLES.
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
009 FIRE FIGHTING/CRASH 58,416 58,416
RESCUE VEHICLES.
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
010 MATERIALS HANDLING 18,552 18,552
VEHICLES.
BASE MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT
011 RUNWAY SNOW REMOV AND 11,045 11,045
CLEANING EQU.
012 BASE MAINTENANCE 25,291 25,291
SUPPORT VEHICLES.
COMM SECURITY
EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
015 COMSEC EQUIPMENT..... 169,363 159,363
Program decrease. [-10,000]
INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
017 INTERNATIONAL INTEL 5,833 5,833
TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
018 INTELLIGENCE TRAINING 5,273 5,273
EQUIPMENT.
019 INTELLIGENCE COMM 42,257 42,257
EQUIPMENT.
ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
020 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL & 26,390 26,390
LANDING SYS.
021 NATIONAL AIRSPACE 11,810 11,810
SYSTEM.
022 BATTLE CONTROL 16,592 16,592
SYSTEM--FIXED.
023 THEATER AIR CONTROL 27,650 27,650
SYS IMPROVEMEN.
024 3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG- 103,226 103,226
RANGE RADAR.
025 WEATHER OBSERVATION 31,516 31,516
FORECAST.
026 STRATEGIC COMMAND AND 82,912 82,912
CONTROL.
027 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 22,021 22,021
COMPLEX.
028 MISSION PLANNING 18,722 18,722
SYSTEMS.
031 STRATEGIC MISSION 6,383 6,383
PLANNING & EXECUTION
SYSTEM.
SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
PROJECTS
032 GENERAL INFORMATION 172,085 172,085
TECHNOLOGY.
034 AF GLOBAL COMMAND & 1,947 1,947
CONTROL SYS.
036 MOBILITY COMMAND AND 11,648 11,648
CONTROL.
037 AIR FORCE PHYSICAL 294,747 294,747
SECURITY SYSTEM.
038 COMBAT TRAINING 231,987 231,987
RANGES.
039 MINIMUM ESSENTIAL 94,995 94,995
EMERGENCY COMM N.
040 WIDE AREA 29,617 29,617
SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
041 C3 COUNTERMEASURES... 116,410 104,810
Program decrease. [-11,600]
044 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 698 698
ACCOUNTING & MGT SYS.
046 THEATER BATTLE MGT C2 442 442
SYSTEM.
047 AIR & SPACE 22,785 20,485
OPERATIONS CENTER
(AOC).
Program decrease. [-2,300]
AIR FORCE
COMMUNICATIONS
050 BASE INFORMATION 79,091 79,091
TRANSPT INFRAST
(BITI) WIRED.
051 AFNET................ 282,907 282,907
052 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 5,930 5,930
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
053 USCENTCOM............ 14,919 14,919
054 USSTRATCOM........... 4,788 4,788
055 USSPACECOM........... 32,633 32,633
ORGANIZATION AND BASE
056 TACTICAL C-E 143,829 143,829
EQUIPMENT.
059 RADIO EQUIPMENT...... 50,730 50,730
061 BASE COMM 67,015 67,015
INFRASTRUCTURE.
MODIFICATIONS
062 COMM ELECT MODS...... 76,034 76,034
PERSONAL SAFETY &
RESCUE EQUIP
063 PERSONAL SAFETY AND 81,782 81,782
RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
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DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
HANDLING EQ
064 POWER CONDITIONING 13,711 13,711
EQUIPMENT.
065 MECHANIZED MATERIAL 21,143 21,143
HANDLING EQUIP.
BASE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
066 BASE PROCURED 90,654 90,654
EQUIPMENT.
067 ENGINEERING AND EOD 253,799 320,199
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
Regional Base [76,400]
Cluster
Prepositioning
(RBCP).
068 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT... 95,584 95,584
069 FUELS SUPPORT 34,794 34,794
EQUIPMENT (FSE).
070 BASE MAINTENANCE AND 59,431 59,431
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
SPECIAL SUPPORT
PROJECTS
072 DARP RC135........... 30,136 30,136
073 DCGS-AF.............. 87,044 87,044
077 SPECIAL UPDATE 1,178,397 1,178,397
PROGRAM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
077A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 26,920,092 26,920,092
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
080 SPARES AND REPAIR 1,075 1,075
PARTS (CYBER).
081 SPARES AND REPAIR 20,330 20,330
PARTS.
TOTAL OTHER 31,504,644 31,547,144
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
WIDE
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
004 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DPAA 475 475
005 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD. 164,900 164,900
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
015 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS. 403 403
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
016 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 6,254 6,254
SECURITY.
017 TELEPORT PROGRAM..... 112,517 112,517
019 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 23,673 23,673
MILLION.
020 DEFENSE INFORMATION 252,370 252,370
SYSTEM NETWORK.
021 WHITE HOUSE 125,292 125,292
COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
022 SENIOR LEADERSHIP 175,264 175,264
ENTERPRISE.
023 JOINT REGIONAL 1,496 1,496
SECURITY STACKS
(JRSS).
024 JOINT SERVICE 54,186 54,186
PROVIDER.
025 FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK 75,386 75,386
OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
037 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 79,251 79,251
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DCSA
038 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 2,230 2,230
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
042 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS. 33,090 33,090
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
MISSILE DEFENSE
AGENCY
044 THAAD................ 523,125 1,237,689
Program increase: [714,564]
THAAD additional
quantities.
046 AEGIS BMD............ 400,000
Maximize SM-3 IB [400,000]
production line.
048 BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS. 36,530 36,530
049 SM-3 IIAS............ 444,835 444,835
050 ARROW 3 UPPER TIER 100,000 100,000
SYSTEMS.
051 SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC 40,000 40,000
MISSILE DEFENSE
(SRBMD).
052 DEFENSE OF GUAM 11,351 11,351
PROCUREMENT.
056 IRON DOME............ 60,000 60,000
058 AEGIS BMD HARDWARE 17,211 17,211
AND SOFTWARE.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
059 PERSONNEL 3,797 3,797
ADMINISTRATION.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DEFENSE THREAT
REDUCTION AGENCY
062 VEHICLES............. 911 911
063 OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT 12,023 12,023
065 DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES 1,800 1,800
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DMACT
070 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 7,258 7,258
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
USCYBERCOM
071 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 73,358 73,358
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CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
UNDISTRIBUTED
074A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,129,183 1,129,183
AVIATION PROGRAMS
091 ARMED OVERWATCH/ 156,606 156,606
TARGETING.
095 ROTARY WING UPGRADES 189,059 189,059
AND SUSTAINMENT.
096 UNMANNED ISR......... 6,858 6,858
097 NON-STANDARD AVIATION 7,849 7,849
098 U-28................. 2,031 2,031
099 MH-47 CHINOOK........ 156,934 156,934
100 CV-22 MODIFICATION... 19,692 19,692
101 MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL 12,890 12,890
VEHICLE.
102 PRECISION STRIKE 61,595 61,595
PACKAGE.
103 AC/MC-130J........... 236,312 236,312
AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
106 ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M.. 116,972 116,972
OTHER PROCUREMENT
PROGRAMS
107 INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS. 227,073 227,073
108 DISTRIBUTED COMMON 2,824 2,824
GROUND/SURFACE
SYSTEMS.
109 OTHER ITEMS <$5M..... 95,685 95,685
110 COMBATANT CRAFT 7,000
SYSTEMS.
Combatant Craft [7,000]
Assault.
111 SPECIAL PROGRAMS..... 30,418 30,418
112 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 54,100 54,100
113 WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M. 303,991 318,991
Satellite [15,000]
Deployable Node,
Communications on
the Move.
114 COMBAT MISSION 4,985 4,985
REQUIREMENTS.
116 OPERATIONAL 21,339 21,339
ENHANCEMENTS
INTELLIGENCE.
117 OPERATIONAL 352,100 352,100
ENHANCEMENTS.
CBDP
120 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL 208,051 208,051
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS.
121 CB PROTECTION & 213,330 213,330
HAZARD MITIGATION.
TOTAL 6,048,863 7,185,427
PROCUREMENT,
DEFENSE-WIDE.
TOTAL 152,830,175 161,707,244
PROCUREMENT.
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TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
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SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Line Program Element Item Request Authorized
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.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, ARMY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102A DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 237,678 237,678
002 0601103A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 78,947 78,947
003 0601104A UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 69,391 69,391
CENTERS.
004 0601121A CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH 5,463 5,463
ALLIANCE.
005 0601275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH. 88,053 88,053
006 0601601A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 7,012 7,012
MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 486,544 486,544
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
007 0602002A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 9,455 9,455
DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
008 0602134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT ADVANCED 6,174 6,174
STUDIES.
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009 0602135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 12,618 12,618
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602141A LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.............. 97,157 106,157
.................................. Advanced Materials and [9,000]
Manufacturing for Hypersonics
(AMMH).
012 0602143A SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY...... 72,670 101,170
.................................. Army Pathfinder Airborne...... [5,000]
.................................. Decrease Soldier load and [8,000]
power burden.
.................................. Digital Night Vision [2,500]
Technology.
.................................. Enhancing Energy Technologies [5,000]
in Cold Regions.
.................................. Pathfinder--Air Assault....... [8,000]
013 0602144A GROUND TECHNOLOGY................. 56,342 66,342
.................................. Earth Sciences Polar Proving [5,000]
Ground & Training Program.
.................................. Engineered Roadway Repair [3,000]
Materials for Effective
Maneuver of Military Assets.
.................................. Geotechnical Intelligence and [2,000]
Terrain Analytics Network for
Arctic Maneuverability.
014 0602145A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 71,547 93,047
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Advanced Materials Development [2,500]
for Next Generation Combat
Vehicle Survivability.
.................................. Platform anti-idle and [15,000]
mobility technology.
.................................. Standardized Army Battery..... [4,000]
015 0602146A NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............ 56,529 60,529
.................................. Distributed Aperture Spectrum [4,000]
Dominance for Missile Defeat.
016 0602147A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 25,744 32,744
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Novel Printed Armament [7,000]
Components for Distributed
Operations.
017 0602148A FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY... 20,420 20,420
018 0602150A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 25,992 33,492
.................................. AI Integration & Security for [2,500]
IBCS.
.................................. Counter-UAS technologies, [5,000]
facilities, and research.
019 0602180A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 13,745 13,745
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
021 0602182A C3I APPLIED RESEARCH.............. 22,317 22,317
022 0602183A AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH..... 53,305 58,305
.................................. Shape-shifting Drones Powered [5,000]
by Mechanical Intelligence.
023 0602184A SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.......... 27,597 27,597
024 0602213A C3I APPLIED CYBER................. 4,716 4,716
025 0602275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED 45,415 45,415
RESEARCH.
026 0602276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED 17,102 17,102
RESEARCH.
027 0602345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 18,408 18,408
EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
028 0602386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 8,209 8,209
APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602785A MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING 17,191 17,191
TECHNOLOGY.
031 0602787A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................ 143,293 140,293
.................................. Army Institute of Research [3,000]
(WRAIR) Mitochondria
Transplantation for TBI
research program.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-6,000]
031A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 34,599 34,599
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 860,545 950,045
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
032 0603002A MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 1,860 1,860
033 0603007A MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING 13,559 13,559
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
034 0603025A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 19,679 37,679
DEMONSTRATION.
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.................................. Advance development of high- [18,000]
altitude precision effects
glide munitions.
035 0603040A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 20,487 30,487
MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES.
.................................. Multi-Domain Kill Chain [10,000]
Automation.
036 0603041A ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED 10,560 10,560
TECHNOLOGY.
037 0603042A C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........... 15,028 15,028
038 0603043A AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.. 41,266 41,266
039 0603044A SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 18,143 18,143
040 0603116A LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..... 13,232 16,732
.................................. Tier 1 Blast Over Pressure [3,500]
Reduction Technologies.
042 0603118A SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED 95,186 104,186
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Aerial Delivery of Fire [5,000]
Suppression.
.................................. Rapid Agile Manufacturing of [4,000]
Parachutes and Soft-Goods.
043 0603119A GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........ 30,507 41,507
.................................. Cold Regions Research and [5,000]
Engineering Laboratory.
.................................. Improvements in Mobility [6,000]
Modeling.
044 0603134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 15,692 15,692
SIMULATION.
045 0603135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 7,773 7,773
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY.
046 0603275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED 83,922 83,922
TECHNOLOGY.
047 0603276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED 15,254 15,254
TECHNOLOGY.
048 0603345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 13,898 13,898
EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
049 0603386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 24,683 24,683
ADVANCED RESEARCH.
050 0603457A C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.... 3,329 3,329
051 0603461A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING 241,855 241,855
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
052 0603462A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 141,301 176,301
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Acceleration of leap ahead [6,000]
systems for ground vehicles.
.................................. Airless Tire Demonstration for [5,000]
the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
.................................. Discontinuous Thermoplastics [10,000]
Materials.
.................................. Dual-Use Autonomous and [8,000]
Collaborative Reconnaissance
Testing.
.................................. Winter Tire Development....... [6,000]
053 0603463A NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY... 78,539 91,039
.................................. Communication Conformal [2,500]
Antenna Research and
Development.
.................................. Geophysical Littoral [5,000]
Autonomous Detection and
Exploitation II (GLADE II).
.................................. Network C3I Advanced [5,000]
Technology.
054 0603464A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 162,236 162,236
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
055 0603465A FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED 66,686 70,686
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Next Generation eVTOL Program [4,000]
Enhancement.
056 0603466A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED 23,330 35,580
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. CHROME Testbed................ [5,000]
.................................. Material Improvements for [4,750]
Electric Motors.
.................................. Missile Enhancements with [2,500]
Electric Motor Prototypes.
058 0603920A HUMANITARIAN DEMINING............. 9,349 9,349
058A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 72,837 72,837
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.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,240,191 1,355,441
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
060 0603305A ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 8,141 18,641
INTEGRATION.
.................................. Multi-spectral Identification, [3,000]
Characterization, and
Aggregation.
.................................. Science and Technology [2,500]
Evaluations Against Lethal
Threats - Hypersonics.
.................................. Underwater Cut and Capture [5,000]
Demonstration.
061 0603308A ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.... 83,080 89,080
.................................. Assured Zero Trust Environment [6,000]
Controls (AZTEC).
063 0603619A LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV 41,516 41,516
DEV.
064 0603639A TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION 85,472 85,472
065 0603645A ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV 22,645 22,645
DEV.
066 0603747A SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY. 4,033 4,033
067 0603766A TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE 107,525 117,425
SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
.................................. System of Systems for Asset [9,900]
Optimization and Management of
Uncrewed Systems.
068 0603774A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED 5,153 5,153
DEVELOPMENT.
069 0603779A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY-- 11,343 11,343
DEM/VAL.
070 0603790A NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,031 5,031
072 0603804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 15,435 15,435
ADV DEV.
073 0603807A MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.......... 1,000 1,000
074 0603827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED 41,856 41,856
DEVELOPMENT.
075 0604017A ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.............. 35,082 35,082
076 0604019A EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE 178,137 178,137
(EMAM).
078 0604035A LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE 17,063 17,063
CAPABILITY.
079 0604036A MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS) 239,813 249,813
ADV DEV.
.................................. Secure Integrated Multi-Orbit [10,000]
Satellite Communications.
080 0604037A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 3,092 3,092
NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
081 0604100A ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.......... 9,865 9,865
085 0604114A LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE 196,448 196,448
(LTAMD) SENSOR.
086 0604115A TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 267,619 266,869
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,750]
.................................. Short Pulse Laser Directed [5,000]
Energy Demonstration.
087 0604117A MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE 238,247 239,497
(M-SHORAD).
.................................. M-VEST........................ [1,250]
089 0604120A ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION 8,686 8,686
AND TIMING (PNT).
090 0604121A SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 240,899 170,019
REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-70,880]
091 0604134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 5,491 5,491
DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
092 0604135A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES......... 231,401 231,401
093 0604182A HYPERSONICS....................... 25,000 25,000
095 0604403A FUTURE INTERCEPTOR................ 8,019 8,019
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097 0604531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 45,281 45,281
SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
099 0604541A UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT......... 29,191 29,191
100 0305251A CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND 5,605 5,605
FORCE SUPPORT.
100A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 203,746 203,746
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 2,420,915 2,386,935
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
101 0604201A AIRCRAFT AVIONICS................. 2,696 2,696
102 0604270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 9,153 9,153
103 0604601A INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.......... 56,553 67,053
.................................. Combat Aviation Aircrew [9,000]
Enhancement - Safety and
Lethality.
.................................. Next Generation Squad Weapon [1,500]
Magazine Testing.
104 0604604A MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.......... 18,503 18,503
105 0604611A JAVELIN........................... 9,810 9,810
106 0604622A FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES. 47,064 47,064
110 0604645A ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION 16,593 16,593
(ASM)--ENG DEV.
111 0604710A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV..... 351,274 351,274
112 0604713A COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND 5,654 5,654
EQUIPMENT.
113 0604715A NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG 19,063 19,063
DEV.
114 0604741A AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND 13,892 18,892
INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
.................................. Air and Missile Defense Common [5,000]
Operating Picture.
115 0604742A CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS 7,790 7,790
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604746A AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT 9,512 9,512
DEVELOPMENT.
117 0604760A DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE 7,724 7,724
SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
118 0604798A BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND 24,318 24,318
EVALUATION.
119 0604802A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV.... 150,344 150,344
120 0604804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 50,194 50,194
ENG DEV.
121 0604805A COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS 63,725 43,725
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
122 0604807A MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL 6,252 6,252
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
DEV.
123 0604808A LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV. 9,862 9,862
124 0604818A ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL 430,895 356,105
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-74,790]
125 0604820A RADAR DEVELOPMENT................. 53,226 53,226
127 0604827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL.. 4,137 4,137
128 0604852A SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT 76,903 76,903
SYSTEMS--EMD.
129 0604854A ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............ 80,862 80,862
130 0605013A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 125,701 125,701
131 0605018A INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 164,600 153,600
SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-11,000]
132 0605030A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER 20,954 20,954
(JTNC).
133 0605031A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)...... 41,696 41,696
134 0605035A COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES 10,789 10,789
(CIRCM).
135 0605036A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 13,322 13,322
DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
136 0605037A EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE 4,619 4,619
PROCESSING.
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137 0605038A NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL 13,459 13,459
RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
SENSOR SUITE.
138 0605041A DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT.. 3,611 3,611
139 0605042A TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS 3,222 3,222
(LOW-TIER).
140 0605047A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM........... 8,101 8,101
142 0605051A AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT 44,182 26,182
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
.................................. Threat Missile Seeker Analysis [2,000]
and Assessment.
143 0605052A INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 248,659 248,659
CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
144 0605053A GROUND ROBOTICS................... 227,038 227,038
145 0605054A EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES... 57,546 57,546
146 0605144A NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE-- 24,492 24,492
MEDIUM.
147 0605148A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 44,273 44,273
NODE (TITAN) EMD.
152 0605224A MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE......... 34,844 39,844
.................................. DeepFake and AI-synthesized [5,000]
Image Detection.
154 0605232A HYPERSONICS EMD................... 513,027 513,027
155 0605233A ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT 32,710 32,710
(AIE).
156 0605235A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY.... 186,304 188,394
.................................. Maritime Strike Tomahawk (MST) [2,090]
(USA, USN).
157 0605236A INTEGRATED TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS 22,732 22,732
158 0605241A FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT 1,248,544 1,248,544
DEVELOPMENT.
160 0605244A JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3).. 28,893 28,893
163 0605457A ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 146,056 146,056
DEFENSE (AIAMD).
164 0605531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 55,196 55,196
SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
166 0605625A MANNED GROUND VEHICLE............. 386,393 386,393
167 0605766A NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION 16,913 16,913
(MIP).
168 0605812A JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,664 2,664
(JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(EMD).
169 0605830A AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. 930 930
170 0303032A TROJAN--RH12...................... 3,920 3,920
172A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 117,428 117,428
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 5,378,817 5,277,617
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
173 0604256A THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 74,767 84,767
.................................. Man Portable Doppler Radar.... [10,000]
174 0604258A TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 16,004 16,004
175 0604759A MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 101,027 106,027
.................................. Advanced Sensing Expanded [5,000]
Range Operations.
176 0605103A RAND ARROYO CENTER................ 10,892 10,892
177 0605301A ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.............. 379,283 379,283
178 0605326A CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM.. 58,606 58,606
180 0605601A ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES... 425,108 428,108
.................................. Space Terrestrial [3,000]
Representation for Army Test
and Training Operational
Scenarios.
181 0605602A ARMY TECHNICAL TEST 69,328 69,328
INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
182 0605604A SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS.. 31,306 31,306
183 0605606A AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............ 1,887 1,887
184 0605706A MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS......... 19,100 19,100
185 0605709A EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS..... 6,277 6,277
186 0605712A SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING.... 63,637 63,637
187 0605716A ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............ 62,343 62,343
188 0605718A ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD 11,825 11,825
COLLABORATION & INTEG.
189 0605801A PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............ 54,172 54,172
190 0605803A TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES.. 26,592 26,592
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191 0605805A MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION, 44,465 44,465
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
192 0605857A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY 2,857 2,857
MGMT SUPPORT.
193 0605898A ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS-- 53,436 53,436
R&D - MHA.
194 0606002A RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE 72,302 72,302
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
195 0606003A COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL 5,660 5,660
MODERNIZATION.
196 0606118A AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & 358,854 358,854
INTEGRATION.
197 0606942A ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 6,354 6,354
VULNERABILITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,956,082 1,974,082
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
199 0603778A MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.. 14,639 14,639
200 0605024A ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 6,449 6,449
201 0607101A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 115 115
DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT.
202 0607131A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT 13,687 13,687
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
203 0607136A BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 23,998 123,998
PROGRAM.
.................................. Blackhawk modernization....... [100,000]
204 0607137A CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 10,859 10,859
PROGRAM.
208 0607145A APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT......... 44,371 44,371
209 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET 43,054 43,054
ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
210 0607150A INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT........... 13,129 13,129
215 0607665A FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.............. 1,594 1,594
216 0607865A PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT....... 183,763 183,763
217 0203728A JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION 8,424 8,424
COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
218 0203735A COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT 744,085 744,085
PROGRAMS.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
.................................. Scaling Cost-Saving [10,000]
Lightweight Metallurgical
Development.
219 0203743A 155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 107,826 107,826
IMPROVEMENTS.
220 0203752A AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 237 237
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
221 0203758A DIGITIZATION...................... 1,013 1,013
222 0203801A MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT 1,338 1,338
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
225 0205778A GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET 33,307 33,307
SYSTEM (GMLRS).
230 0303140A INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 15,040 15,040
PROGRAM.
232 0303142A SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE). 35,720 35,720
235 0305179A INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 6,653 6,653
236 0305219A MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV............... 3,444 3,444
237 0708045A END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 67,002 67,002
ACTIVITIES.
237A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 46,872 46,872
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 1,426,619 1,526,619
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
238 0608041A DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE 89,238 89,238
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 89,238 89,238
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
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239 0609135A COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS 143,618 143,618
(UAS) AGILE DEVELOPMENT.
240 0609277A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE 127,081 127,081
DEVELOPMENT.
241 0609278A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE SYSTEMS 59,202 59,202
DEVELOPMENT.
242 0609345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 187,473 187,473
EFFECTS AGILE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
243 0609346A UAS LAUNCHED EFFECTS AGILE 172,898 172,898
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO 690,272 690,272
MANAGEMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 14,549,223 14,736,793
TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, NAVY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601103N UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 67,306 72,306
.................................. Artificial Intelligence [5,000]
Maritime Maneuvering (AIMM)
2.0.
002 0601153N DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 511,163 516,163
.................................. Hypersonics T&E Workforce [5,000]
Development.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 578,469 588,469
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602114N POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 30,635 30,635
004 0602123N FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 125,699 154,199
.................................. Advanced Circuit Breaker...... [6,000]
.................................. Intelligent Data Management [12,500]
for Distributed Naval
Platforms.
.................................. Multi-Material Flexible [4,000]
Automated Manufacturing.
.................................. Talent and Technology for Navy [2,500]
Power and Energy Systems.
.................................. Testing and Qualification of [3,500]
High-Performance Carbon Fiber
for Advanced Rocket Motors.
005 0602131M MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE 45,697 52,697
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Unmanned Logistics Solutions.. [7,000]
006 0602235N COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH... 55,246 66,746
.................................. Embedded Systems Cyber for [11,500]
Critical Naval Infrastructure.
007 0602236N WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED 74,264 74,264
RESEARCH.
008 0602271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED 79,929 84,929
RESEARCH.
.................................. Future Radio Frequency Digital [5,000]
Array Technology Development
and Demonstration.
009 0602435N OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT 81,270 81,270
APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED 7,300 7,300
RESEARCH.
011 0602747N UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH. 64,335 71,835
.................................. Academic partnerships for [2,500]
undersea vessels.
.................................. Program increase.............. [5,000]
012 0602750N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED 279,815 291,815
RESEARCH.
.................................. Quantum communications [12,000]
corridor.
013 0602782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 29,081 29,081
APPLIED RESEARCH.
015 0602861N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 81,423 81,423
ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 954,694 1,026,194
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
[[Page 139 STAT. 1499]]
016 0603123N FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED 43,527 43,527
TECHNOLOGY.
017 0603271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED 8,644 8,644
TECHNOLOGY.
018 0603273N SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 121,618 121,618
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
019 0603640M USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 309,711 329,711
DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
.................................. Autonomous Amphibious Robotic [8,000]
Vehicle Development and
Integration.
.................................. Long Range Maneuvering [7,000]
Projectile (LRMP).
.................................. Low-Cost Tactical Hypersonic [5,000]
Long-Range Precision Fires.
020 0603651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS 6,561 6,561
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
021 0603673N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED 455,851 458,851
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Submersible Air Revitalization [3,000]
using Aqueous Ionic Amines for
CO2 Capture.
022 0603680N MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 63,903 63,903
023 0603729N WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED 7,653 7,653
TECHNOLOGY.
024 0603758N NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND 81,923 81,923
DEMONSTRATIONS.
025 0603782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 2,075 2,075
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,101,466 1,124,466
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
027 0603128N UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............ 28,388 28,388
029 0603207N AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS... 35,870 35,870
030 0603216N AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............ 24,064 24,064
031 0603239N NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES......... 8,603 8,603
032 0603254N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........... 18,904 18,904
033 0603261N TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE.. 2,241 2,241
034 0603382N ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 2,083 22,083
.................................. Embedded Hypersonics Seeker [10,000]
Testing Increase.
.................................. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab [10,000]
Air Combat Element Increase.
035 0603502N SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE 32,359 32,359
COUNTERMEASURES.
036 0603506N SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE...... 11,832 11,832
037 0603512N CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 8,361 8,361
038 0603525N PILOT FISH........................ 1,218,486 1,218,486
040 0603536N RETRACT JUNIPER................... 206,429 206,429
041 0603542N RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.............. 730 730
043 0603561N ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM 162,651 162,651
DEVELOPMENT.
045 0603563N SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN...... 59,218 59,218
046 0603564N SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN & 96,022 96,022
FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
047 0603570N ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.... 383,831 383,831
048 0603573N ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS 101,136 101,136
049 0603576N CHALK EAGLE....................... 156,686 156,686
050 0603581N LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........ 10,203 0
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,203]
051 0603582N COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION......... 19,643 19,643
052 0603595N OHIO REPLACEMENT.................. 273,265 283,265
.................................. Program increase: Advanced [10,000]
composite shaft design.
053 0603596N LCS MISSION MODULES............... 39,258 19,258
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
054 0603597N AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT). 9,862 9,862
055 0603598N ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY.. 20,000 20,000
056 0603599N FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT............... 84,199 0
[[Page 139 STAT. 1500]]
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-84,199]
057 0603609N CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 10,877 10,877
058 0603635M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT 278,261 218,461
SYSTEM.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-59,800]
059 0603654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 43,657 43,657
DEVELOPMENT.
060 0603713N OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 9,647 9,647
DEVELOPMENT.
061 0603721N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.......... 22,829 22,829
062 0603724N NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM............... 46,577 56,577
.................................. Advanced Battery Technologies. [10,000]
063 0603725N FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............ 10,925 10,925
064 0603734N CHALK CORAL....................... 414,282 414,282
065 0603739N NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........ 1,016 1,016
066 0603746N RETRACT MAPLE..................... 647,914 647,914
067 0603748N LINK PLUMERIA..................... 376,672 376,672
068 0603751N RETRACT ELM....................... 106,810 106,810
069 0603764M LINK EVERGREEN.................... 529,550 529,550
070 0603790N NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,234 5,234
071 0603795N LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............ 1,056 1,056
072 0603851M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING.. 9,832 9,832
073 0603860N JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 41,978 41,978
LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
076 0604025M RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION 99 99
RESERVE (RDER).
077 0604027N DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............ 151,271 151,271
078 0604028N SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA 4,855 4,855
VEHICLES.
079 0604029N UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE 47,106 47,106
TECHNOLOGIES.
082 0604112N GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR 112,704 112,704
AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
083 0604127N SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES...... 18,504 18,504
084 0604272N TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED 14,387 14,387
COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
085 0604286N NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING....... 10,585 10,585
086 0604289M NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS......... 2,722 2,722
087 0604292N FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME 7,125 7,125
STRIKE).
088 0604295M MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/ 38,873 35,073
VALIDATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,800]
089 0604320M RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY 16,316 16,316
PROTOTYPE.
090 0604454N LX (R)............................ 26,709 16,709
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
091 0604536N ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING..... 143,943 143,943
092 0604636N COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 16,689 16,689
(C-UAS).
093 0604659N PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS 110,072 235,072
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
.................................. Emerging Hypersonic [25,000]
Capabilities (USA, USN).
.................................. Navy MACE..................... [100,000]
094 0604707N SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW) 6,866 6,866
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
095 0604786N OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE 225,773 225,773
WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
097 0605513N UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING 3,712 3,712
CAPABILITIES.
098 0605514M GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE.... 29,004 29,004
100 0605518N CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS).. 798,337 798,337
101 0105519N NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE 210,000
MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
.................................. Restoration of full funding [210,000]
for Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched
Cruise Missile.
102 0207147M COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 58,000 58,000
103 0303260N DEFENSE MILITARY DECEPTION 1,980 1,980
INITIATIVE.
104 0303354N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP...... 3,864 3,864
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105 0304240M ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED 2,822 2,822
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
106 0304270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT-- 1,278 1,278
MIP.
107 0304797N UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / 29,308 29,308
MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 7,454,345 7,641,343
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
108 0603208N TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.......... 15,101 15,101
109 0604038N MARITIME TARGETING CELL........... 147,802 147,802
111 0604212N OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT............ 987 987
113 0604215N STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT............. 4,540 4,540
114 0604216N MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE 64,838 64,838
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604230N WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............ 15,778 15,778
117 0604231N COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS....... 64,547 64,547
118 0604234N ADVANCED HAWKEYE.................. 350,324 350,324
119 0604245M H-1 UPGRADES...................... 62,240 62,240
120 0604261N ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS........... 52,549 52,549
121 0604262N V-22.............................. 124,958 124,958
122 0604264N AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...... 44,297 39,897
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,400]
123 0604269N EA-18............................. 184,921 184,921
124 0604270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 185,606 155,606
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-30,000]
125 0604273M EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........ 74,980 74,980
126 0604274N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)...... 64,167 64,167
127 0604280N JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY 289,345 289,345
(JTRS-NAVY).
128 0604282N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ) 228,256 228,256
INCREMENT II.
129 0604307N SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM 432,981 432,981
ENGINEERING.
130 0604329N SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 23,836 23,836
131 0604366N STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS..... 412,964 362,964
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-50,000]
132 0604373N AIRBORNE MCM...................... 8,372 8,372
133 0604378N NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL-- 39,878 39,878
COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
135 0604501N ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS...... 67,881 67,881
136 0604503N SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION..... 204,158 204,158
137 0604504N AIR CONTROL....................... 23,930 23,930
138 0604512N SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........ 33,704 13,704
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
139 0604516N SHIP SURVIVABILITY................ 4,364 4,364
141 0604522N AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR 74,937 74,937
(AMDR) SYSTEM.
142 0604530N ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG)..... 32,037 32,037
143 0604558N NEW DESIGN SSN.................... 247,293 247,293
145 0604567N SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE 28,400 28,400
T&E.
146 0604574N NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES.. 3,552 3,552
147 0604601N MINE DEVELOPMENT.................. 130 130
148 0604610N LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT... 12,565 12,565
149 0604654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 8,740 8,740
DEVELOPMENT.
150 0604657M USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS 17,377 17,377
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
151 0604703N PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION, 6,703 6,703
AND HUMAN FACTORS.
152 0604727N JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS..... 895 895
153 0604755N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT & 167,711 167,711
CONTROL).
154 0604756N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD 145,007 145,007
KILL).
155 0604757N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT 232,368 217,368
KILL/EW).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,000]
156 0604761N INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.......... 7,023 7,023
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157 0604771N MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT............... 7,629 7,629
158 0604777N NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.............. 3,724 3,724
159 0604850N SSN(X)............................ 365,987 365,987
160 0605013M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 16,000 16,000
161 0605013N INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 192,784 192,784
162 0605024N ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 3,428 3,428
163 0605180N TACAMO MODERNIZATION.............. 1,243,978 1,203,978
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-40,000]
164 0605212M CH-53K RDTE....................... 135,432 135,432
165 0605215N MISSION PLANNING.................. 120,255 120,255
166 0605217N COMMON AVIONICS................... 67,944 67,944
167 0605220N SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC)..... 7,267 7,267
168 0605285N NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER........... 74,320 74,320
170 0605414N UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA)... 305,487 305,487
171 0605450M JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM) 59,077 59,077
172 0605500N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT 41,129 41,129
(MMA).
173 0605504N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA) 103,397 103,397
INCREMENT III.
174 0605516N LONG RANGE FIRES.................. 138,443 138,443
175 0605611M MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES 44,644 44,644
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
176 0605813M JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 6,984 6,984
(JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
177 0204202N DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG- 58,817 58,817
1000).
178 0301377N COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 16,906 16,906
WEAPONS (CACW).
179 0302315N NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 23,818 23,818
183 0304785N ISR & INFO OPERATIONS............. 170,567 170,567
185 0306250M CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 11,936 11,936
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 7,431,995 7,272,595
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
186 0604256N THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 25,133 25,133
187 0604258N TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 14,191 14,191
188 0604759N MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 61,946 61,946
189 0605152N STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY 3,596 3,596
190 0605154N CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES......... 31,695 31,695
193 0605853N MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 133,538 133,538
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
194 0605856N STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT....... 3,709 3,709
195 0605863N RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT... 151,479 151,479
196 0605864N TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 463,725 447,924
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,801]
197 0605865N OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION 30,880 30,880
CAPABILITY.
198 0605866N NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 22,563 22,563
(SEW) SUPPORT.
199 0605867N SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE 7,325 7,325
SUPPORT.
200 0605873M MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT. 28,816 28,816
201 0605898N MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 42,751 42,751
202 0606295M MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL 4,732 4,732
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
203 0606355N WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT..... 37,551 37,551
204 0305327N INSIDER THREAT.................... 2,653 2,653
205 0902498N MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS 2,041 2,041
(DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,068,324 1,052,523
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
208 0604840M F-35 C2D2......................... 494,034 444,634
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-49,400]
209 0604840N F-35 C2D2......................... 475,710 428,110
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-47,600]
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210 0605520M MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS 56,140 56,140
SYSTEMS.
211 0607658N COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY 136,436 136,436
(CEC).
212 0101221N STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM 807,099 807,099
SUPPORT.
213 0101224N SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 63,252 63,252
214 0101226N SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 56,401 56,401
DEVELOPMENT.
215 0101402N NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS..... 52,404 52,404
216 0204136N F/A-18 SQUADRONS.................. 369,863 369,863
218 0204229N TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION 151,177 151,177
PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
219 0204311N INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.... 71,800 71,800
220 0204313N SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE 1,990 1,990
SYSTEMS.
222 0204460M GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/ 32,045 32,045
ATOR).
223 0204571N CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS 199,067 199,067
DEVELOPMENT.
224 0204575N ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS 115,834 115,834
SUPPORT.
225 0205601N ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT 33,659 33,659
227 0205632N MK-48 ADCAP....................... 84,338 84,338
228 0205633N AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS............. 127,421 123,721
.................................. Autonomous airfield FOD [9,000]
sweeping systems.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-12,700]
229 0205675N OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS. 209,200 209,200
230 0206313M MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS 125,488 128,488
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Hydrogen Fuel Cell for small- [3,000]
UAS.
231 0206335M COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND 17,813 17,813
CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
232 0206623M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 70,139 70,139
SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
233 0206624M MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES 20,419 20,419
SUPPORT.
234 0206625M USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC 34,289 34,289
WARFARE SYSTEMS.
236 0207161N TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 34,650 34,650
237 0207163N ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 26,286 26,286
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
238 0208043N PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM 3,572 3,572
(PDAS).
242 0303138N AFLOAT NETWORKS................... 70,742 70,742
243 0303140N INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 64,147 64,147
PROGRAM.
244 0305192N MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 3,311 3,311
(MIP) ACTIVITIES.
247 0305208M DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 61,238 61,238
SYSTEMS.
248 0305220N MQ-4C TRITON...................... 14,421 14,421
250 0305232M RQ-11 UAV......................... 1,063 7,063
.................................. Maritimization of the Long- [6,000]
Range Long-Endurance (LR/LE)
SUAS.
252 0305241N MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR 41,414 41,414
DEVELOPMENT.
253 0305242M UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) 9,157 9,157
PAYLOADS (MIP).
255 0305421N MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........ 361,943 361,943
256 0307577N INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 803 803
257 0308601N MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT... 12,389 12,389
258 0702207N DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........ 23,372 23,372
259 0708730N MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH).... 3,600 3,600
259A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,554,769 2,554,769
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 7,092,895 7,001,195
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
260 0608013N RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION-- 13,341 13,341
SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
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261 0608231N MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND 12,520 12,520
CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 25,861 25,861
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 25,708,049 25,732,646
TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102F DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 302,716 322,716
.................................. Material Flexibility and New [20,000]
Applications in Quantum
Electronics Research.
002 0601103F UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 94,121 94,121
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 396,837 416,837
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602020F FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED 78,214 78,214
RESEARCH.
004 0602022F UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH 6,294 6,294
CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
005 0602102F MATERIALS......................... 147,422 172,422
.................................. Advanced Aerospace Materials.. [2,500]
.................................. Advanced Composites in [10,000]
Hypersonics & Attritable
Aircraft Research.
.................................. Advanced materials science for [10,000]
manufacturing research.
.................................. Metals Affordability [2,500]
Iniatitive.
007 0602202F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED 133,928 133,928
RESEARCH.
008 0602203F AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES.... 321,059 338,559
.................................. Computational Methods and [5,000]
Hardware Validation of UAVs.
.................................. High Mach Turbine Engine...... [10,000]
.................................. Integrated hypersonic [2,500]
propulsion technology
maturation.
009 0602204F AEROSPACE SENSORS................. 199,120 199,120
011 0602298F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 10,813 10,813
MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
012 0602336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH 4,969 4,969
EXPLORATION.
013 0602602F CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 125,102 125,102
014 0602605F DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........ 92,331 92,331
015 0602788F DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND 187,036 224,536
METHODS.
.................................. Agile, Assured, and Autonomous [5,000]
Battle Management Network and
Readiness Accelerator (3A-BMN).
.................................. Counter UAS advanced detection [5,000]
systems pilot program.
.................................. Dependable AI for National [15,000]
Security.
.................................. Distributed Quantum Networking [10,000]
Testbed and Quantum Cloud
Computing Environment.
.................................. Photonic Quantum Computing.... [2,500]
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 1,306,288 1,386,288
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603032F FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY 268,754 268,754
DEMOS.
017 0603112F ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON 31,021 33,521
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Tier 2.5 LO Platform [2,500]
Inspection System.
018 0603199F SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 12,915 12,915
(S&T).
019 0603203F ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........ 69,652 69,652
020 0603211F AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO..... 102,125 194,625
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.................................. Hybrid-Electric Propulsion [90,000]
Combat Ready Airman (CRA)
Flight Demonstrator.
.................................. Multi-role CCA propulsion..... [2,500]
023 0603273F SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 128,407 128,407
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
025 0603456F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED 19,790 19,790
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
026 0603601F CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY... 99,263 99,263
027 0603605F ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY....... 4,434 4,434
028 0603680F MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 38,891 42,891
.................................. Additive Manufacturing for [4,000]
Engineer Components.
029 0603788F BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 30,812 30,812
AND DEMONSTRATION.
030 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 28,316 28,316
ENTERPRISE R&D.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 834,380 933,380
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
032 0603260F INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT. 3,901 3,901
033 0603742F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.. 25,172 25,172
034 0603790F NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 4,595 4,595
035 0603851F INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC 90,096 90,096
MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
036 0604001F NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS............. 15,910 15,910
037 0604003F ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1,040,475 1,022,475
(ABMS).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-18,000]
039 0604005F NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & 67,081 67,081
PROTOTYPING.
040 0604007F E-7............................... 199,676 846,676
.................................. E-7 continued development and [647,000]
procurement.
041 0604009F AFWERX............................ 18,499 18,499
042 0604010F NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE 330,270 330,270
PROPULSION.
043 0604015F LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER......... 2,347,225 2,347,225
047 0604183F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING-- 802,810 802,810
HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
(HACM).
049 0604257F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS... 40,779 40,779
052 0604317F TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER............... 3,558 3,558
053 0604327F HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET 144,143 144,143
DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
054 0604336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS 56,926 56,926
PROTOTYPING.
055 0604414F CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS- 46,148 46,148
ACS.
056 0604609F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT 22,754 22,754
MATURATION.
057 0604668F JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 129,626 129,626
SYSTEM (JTMS).
058 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 4,996 4,996
ENTERPRISE R&D.
059 0604858F TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM........... 134,833 121,433
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,400]
060 0604860F OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND 49,460 59,460
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
.................................. Operational energy program [10,000]
increase.
061 0605057F NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING 12,960 12,960
SYSTEM.
063 0606004F NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH & 1,097 1,097
DEVELOPMENT.
064 0606005F DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE..... 15,997 30,997
.................................. Adaptive Threat Modeling Lab.. [15,000]
066 0207147F COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 111,365 111,365
067 0207179F AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS 62,019 62,019
068 0207420F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION............. 1,713 1,713
071 0207455F THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR 17,344 17,344
(3DELRR).
072 0207522F AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS 15,785 15,785
(ABADS).
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073 0207606F JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) 260,667 260,667
074 0208030F WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION.. 9,865 9,865
075 0303010F AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE..... 24,817 24,817
076 0305236F COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT 32,511 32,511
(CDL EA).
077 0305601F MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS...... 14,956 14,956
078 0701200F ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II........ 1,000 1,000
079 0708051F RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION 32,666 62,666
(RSM).
.................................. B-21 Additive Manufacturing... [15,000]
.................................. Condition Based Predictive [15,000]
Maintenance.
080 0808736F SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND 1,997 1,997
INVESTIGATION.
081 0808737F INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,167 5,167
082 0901410F CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 29,277 29,277
SYSTEM.
083 1206415F U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND 36,913 36,913
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 6,267,049 6,937,649
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
084 0604200F FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS & 36,125 36,125
PROGRAMS.
085 0604201F PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND 125,663 125,663
IMPROVEMENTS.
086 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 79,312 79,312
087 0604270F ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 17,013 17,013
088 0604281F TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE. 77,170 77,170
089 0604287F PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT....... 10,589 10,589
090 0604288F SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 1,826,328 1,826,328
CENTER (SAOC).
091 0604602F ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT..... 7,253 7,253
092 0604604F SUBMUNITIONS...................... 3,502 3,502
093 0604617F AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.............. 23,474 23,474
094 0604706F LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.............. 20,542 20,542
095 0604735F COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............ 139,499 145,499
.................................. Innovative Targeting Systems [6,000]
Technology.
096 0604932F LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........ 606,955 606,955
097 0604933F ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION........... 3,252 3,252
100 0605056F OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT...... 44,150 44,150
101 0605223F ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING........... 172,378 172,378
103 0605238F GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT 2,647,563 3,847,563
EMD.
.................................. Restoration of full funding [1,200,000]
for Sentinel ICBM program EMD.
104 0605296F MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE... 104,990 104,990
106 0207039F COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE. 44,267 44,267
107 0207110F F-47.............................. 2,579,362 2,579,362
109 0207279F ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY 99,248 99,248
AND RECOVERY.
110 0207328F STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............ 255,336 255,336
111 0207407F ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT 20,439 20,439
(EMBM).
112 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 12,898 12,898
114 0303008F SATURN............................ 4,985 4,985
117 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 19,875 19,875
SECURITY SYSTEM.
120 0401221F KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS........... 145,434 118,535
.................................. Program delay................. [-26,899]
121 0401319F VC-25B............................ 602,318 602,318
122 0701212F AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............ 30,341 30,341
123 0804772F TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS............. 5,067 8,267
.................................. Competency Based Adaptive [3,200]
Learning.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,765,328 10,947,629
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
125 0604256F THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 41,125 41,125
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126 0604759F MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 156,915 156,915
127 0605101F RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............ 32,405 26,005
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-6,400]
129 0605712F INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & 13,872 13,872
EVALUATION.
130 0605807F TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 1,098,871 1,091,571
.................................. Hypersonic Digital Model [6,400]
Upgrades.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,700]
133 0605829F ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, & 435,918 435,918
BUS SYS.
134 0605831F ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY 1,153,165 1,153,165
INTEGRATION.
136 0605833F ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS.... 368,881 368,881
137 0605898F MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 5,960 5,960
138 0605976F FACILITIES RESTORATION AND 217,761 217,761
MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
139 0605978F FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND 91,969 91,969
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
140 0606017F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND 28,157 23,857
MATURATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,300]
141 0606398F MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................ 7,417 7,417
142 0208201F OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 4,985 4,985
SYSTEMS (SUAS).
143 0303255F COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, 15,662 41,662
AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
.................................. NC3 network sensor [11,000]
demonstration.
.................................. NC3 REACH..................... [15,000]
144 0308602F ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES 101,779 101,779
(EIS).
145 0702806F ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 22,670 13,270
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-9,400]
146 0804776F ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING..... 1,698 1,698
148 1001004F INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.......... 4,430 4,430
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 3,803,640 3,802,240
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
149 0604233F SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT 66,200 66,200
TRAINING.
150 0604283F BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR 17,353 17,353
DEVELOPMENT.
153 0604840F F-35 C2D2......................... 1,182,094 979,394
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-208,700]
.................................. Power Thermal Management [6,000]
Systems Analysis.
154 0605018F AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 64,050 64,050
SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
155 0605024F ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 62,965 62,965
AGENCY.
157 0605229F HH-60W............................ 43,579 43,579
158 0605278F HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E............. 50,845 50,845
159 0606018F NC3 INTEGRATION................... 40,066 40,066
160 0101113F B-52 SQUADRONS.................... 931,164 931,164
161 0101122F AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM) 555 555
162 0101126F B-1B SQUADRONS.................... 116,589 116,589
163 0101127F B-2 SQUADRONS..................... 12,519 12,519
164 0101213F MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS............... 106,032 106,032
165 0101316F WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC 24,081 24,081
COMMUNICATIONS.
166 0101318F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 6,928 6,928
GLOBAL STRIKE.
167 0101328F ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES............. 259,605 259,605
169 0102110F MH-139A........................... 5,982 5,982
170 0102326F REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL 726 726
CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
171 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR 132,097 132,097
172 0202834F VEHICLES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-- 744 744
GENERAL.
173 0205219F MQ-9 UAV.......................... 26,689 26,689
174 0205671F JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC 3,424 3,424
WARFARE.
176 0207133F F-16 SQUADRONS.................... 216,638 216,638
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177 0207134F F-15E SQUADRONS................... 233,018 233,018
178 0207136F MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION.... 17,680 17,680
179 0207138F F-22A SQUADRONS................... 852,332 852,332
180 0207142F F-35 SQUADRONS.................... 48,446 48,446
181 0207146F F-15EX............................ 78,345 78,345
182 0207161F TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 86,549 86,549
183 0207163F ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 51,242 51,242
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
184 0207172F JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE 425,029 425,029
(JATM).
186 0207238F E-11A............................. 15,244 15,244
188 0207247F AF TENCAP......................... 52,492 52,492
189 0207249F PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS 13,613 13,613
PROCUREMENT.
191 0207268F AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 52,734 52,734
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
192 0207325F JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF 232,252 232,252
MISSILE (JASSM).
193 0207327F SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 24,810 24,810
194 0207410F AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 113,086 101,786
(AOC).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-11,300]
195 0207412F CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC) 17,569 17,569
198 0207431F COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 33,601 33,601
ACTIVITIES.
199 0207438F THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM) 6,787 6,787
C4I.
200 0207439F ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT REPROG 60,072 60,072
(EWIR).
202 0207452F DCAPES............................ 8,507 8,507
203 0207457F AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE 27,526 27,526
(SPECWAR).
204 0207521F AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS.... 2,273 2,273
206 0207590F SEEK EAGLE........................ 33,707 33,707
208 0207611F READINESS DECISION SUPPORT 8,880 8,880
ENTERPRISE.
209 0207697F DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES 4,399 4,399
210 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 8,096 8,096
211 0208006F MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.......... 138,745 124,945
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,800]
212 0208007F TACTICAL DECEPTION................ 13,711 13,711
213 0208087F DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE 31,197 31,197
OPERATIONS.
214 0208088F AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 95,034 95,034
218 0208288F INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS........... 1,012 1,012
219 0301025F GEOBASE........................... 999 999
220 0301113F CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE 14,749 14,749
SUPPORT.
226 0301377F COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 1,117 1,117
WEAPONS (CACW).
228 0301401F AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL 2,987 2,987
ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
229 0302015F E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 54,457 54,457
CENTER (NAOC).
230 0302315F NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 7,006 7,006
232 0303089F CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS... 10,080 10,080
233 0303131F MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 99,599 99,599
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
234 0303133F HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS...... 19,955 19,955
235 0303140F INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 98,414 98,414
PROGRAM.
236 0303248F ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........ 76,642 76,642
237 0303260F JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION 356 356
INITIATIVE.
238 0304100F STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 75,164 75,164
EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
239 0304109F THRESHER.......................... 105 105
242 0304260F AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........ 90,650 90,650
243 0304310F COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS...... 4,127 4,127
247 0305020F CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION 1,547 1,547
TECHNOLOGY.
248 0305022F ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION 22,237 22,237
DVMT (IMAD).
249 0305099F GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4,257 4,257
(GATM).
250 0305103F CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 310 310
251 0305111F WEATHER SERVICE................... 30,509 30,509
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252 0305114F AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND 17,259 17,259
LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
253 0305116F AERIAL TARGETS.................... 5,081 5,081
256 0305128F SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE 8,964 8,964
ACTIVITIES.
257 0305146F DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 6,524 6,524
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305158F TACTICAL TERMINAL................. 1,099 1,099
259 0305179F INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 19,085 19,085
261 0305206F AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS... 25,432 25,432
262 0305207F MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS..... 16,643 16,643
263 0305208F DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 79,033 79,033
SYSTEMS.
265 0305221F NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE 12,019 12,019
TARGETING.
266 0305238F NATO AGS.......................... 816 816
267 0305240F ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING...... 32,578 32,578
268 0305249F AF JWICS ENTERPRISE............... 21,097 21,097
269 0305600F INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 18,946 18,946
TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
270 0305836F C2IMERA........................... 13,867 13,867
272 0305903F COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL 3,988 3,988
CENTERS (MCCCS).
273 0305984F PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL 2,891 2,891
(PRC2).
274 0307577F INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 3,000 3,000
276 0401119F C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........ 33,713 33,713
277 0401130F C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................ 76,514 104,514
.................................. Program increase.............. [28,000]
278 0401132F C-130J PROGRAM.................... 31,354 31,354
279 0401134F LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES 52,928 52,928
(LAIRCM).
281 0401318F CV-22............................. 653 653
283 0708610F LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18,581 18,581
(LOGIT).
284 0801380F AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC- 33,898 33,898
OT).
285 0804743F OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING............. 2,371 2,371
286 0901202F JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY... 2,080 2,080
287 0901218F CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM..... 4,355 4,355
288 0901220F PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.......... 2,766 2,766
289 0901226F AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS 14,761 14,761
AGENCY.
290 0901538F FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3,982 3,982
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
291 0901554F DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT 38,942 38,942
SYS (DEAMS).
292 1201921F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--SPACE 335 335
ACTIVITIES.
293A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 22,264,031 22,385,031
.................................. Acceleration of Air Force [121,000]
program.
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 29,643,766 29,564,966
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 52,017,288 53,988,989
TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION, SPACE FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102SF DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 22,270 22,270
002 0601103SF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 14,569 14,569
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 36,839 36,839
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
004 1206601SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY.................. 245,497 252,997
.................................. Space Modeling, Simulation, & [7,500]
Analysis Hub.
005 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 2,591 2,591
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 248,088 255,588
[[Page 139 STAT. 1510]]
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
006 1206310SF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 459,989 459,989
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
007 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 128,588 128,588
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 588,577 588,577
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
008 0604002SF SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES 857 857
RESEARCH.
009 1203010SF SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS, 88,606 88,606
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
010 1203164SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 175,304 175,304
(USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
011 1203622SF SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........ 125,982 125,982
012 1203710SF EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS............. 77,135 77,135
013 1203955SF SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS 14,478 14,478
(SAML).
014 1206410SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND 1,307,970 1,807,970
PROTOTYPING.
.................................. SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer. [500,000]
015 1206427SF SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE 67,246 67,246
TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
016 1206438SF SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.......... 60,106 60,106
017 1206458SF TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)........... 326,144 326,144
018 1206730SF SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM 45,200 45,200
019 1206760SF PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE 114,430 114,430
SERVICE (PTES).
020 1206761SF PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS).. 571,921 571,921
021 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS).... 1,229,929 1,229,929
022 1206857SF SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE... 9,664 9,664
023 1206862SF TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE....... 33,282 93,282
.................................. Tactically Responsive Space... [60,000]
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 4,248,254 4,808,254
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
025 1203269SF GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)...... 179,249 194,249
.................................. Resilient GPS (R-GPS)......... [15,000]
026 1206421SF COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.............. 31,298 31,298
027 1206422SF WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.......... 38,501 38,501
028 1206425SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS. 992 992
029 1206431SF ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE).... 13,825 13,825
031 1206433SF WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM (SPACE).... 29,609 29,609
032 1206440SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND............. 358,330 358,330
033 1206442SF NEXT GENERATION OPIR.............. 189,621 189,621
034 1206443SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................ 432,073 432,073
035 1206444SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR.............. 474,889
.................................. Program increase.............. [474,889]
036 1206445SF COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM) 132,060 132,060
INTEGRATION.
037 1206446SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 1,757,354 1,757,354
TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
038 1206447SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 686,348 686,348
TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
(MEO).
039 1206771SF COMMERCIAL SERVICES............... 36,628 86,628
.................................. Tactical Surveillance, [50,000]
Reconnaissance, and Tracking
(SRT).
040 1206853SF NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 6,595 6,595
PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 3,892,483 4,432,372
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
[[Page 139 STAT. 1511]]
044 1206392SF ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE 269,162 269,162
SYSTEMS.
045 1206398SF SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER-- 15,356 15,356
MHA.
046 1206399SF SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING & 110,598 110,598
INTEGRATION.
047 1206759SF MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE....... 189,083 189,083
048 1206860SF ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM 19,857 19,857
(SPACE).
049 1206864SF SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).......... 28,787 28,787
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 632,843 632,843
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
051 1201212SF SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT 18,451 18,451
OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
052 1203001SF FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS 303 303
(FAB-T).
053 1203040SF DCO-SPACE......................... 102,439 102,439
054 1203109SF NARROWBAND SATELLITE 421,847 421,847
COMMUNICATIONS.
055 1203110SF SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE). 93,780 93,780
056 1203154SF LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............ 1,916 1,916
057 1203155SF GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR 1,063,384 1,063,384
(GMTI).
058 1203173SF SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND 22,128 22,128
EVALUATION CENTER.
059 1203174SF SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND 82,399 82,399
RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
060 1203182SF SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE).... 54,996 54,996
061 1203330SF SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR............. 24,411 24,411
062 1203609SF PLEO SATCOM (MILNET).............. 277,407 277,407
063 1203873SF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE RADARS.. 22,000
.................................. PARCS radar upgrades.......... [22,000]
064 1203906SF NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM............... 25,839 25,839
066 1203913SF NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE).... 96,836 96,836
067 1203940SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS 182,377 182,377
OPERATIONS.
068 1206423SF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III-- 190,484 190,484
OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
073 1206772SF RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND 106,220 106,220
CONTROL (R2C2).
075 1208053SF JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM...... 6,698 6,698
075A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,866,499 2,866,499
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 5,638,414 5,660,414
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
076 1208248SF SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/ 200,968 200,968
TASKING SW.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 200,968 200,968
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 15,486,466 16,615,855
TEST, AND EVALUATION, SPACE
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601000BR DTRA BASIC RESEARCH............... 15,643 15,643
003 0601108D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH 16,817 16,817
INITIATIVES.
004 0601110D8Z BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........ 82,264 110,264
.................................. Defense Established Program to [20,000]
Stimulate Competitive Research.
.................................. Program increase.............. [8,000]
006 0601120D8Z NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM 146,010 146,010
007 0601122E EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES............ 360,456 360,456
008 0601228D8Z HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 99,610 114,610
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
INSTITUTIONS.
.................................. Program increase.............. [15,000]
[[Page 139 STAT. 1512]]
009 0601384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 36,582 36,582
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 757,382 800,382
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
010 0602000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........ 19,734 19,734
011 0602023E ACCESS AND AWARENESS.............. 100,791 100,791
012 0602024E WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE........... 278,121 278,121
013 0602025E MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN 1,347,049 1,347,049
AND LOGISTICS.
014 0602026E EFFECTS........................... 20,275 20,275
016 0602128D8Z PROMOTION AND PROTECTION 3,166 3,166
STRATEGIES.
017 0602230D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION..... 46,261 46,261
018 0602234D8Z LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH 11,479 26,479
PROGRAM.
.................................. Program increase.............. [15,000]
019 0602251D8Z APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE 53,983 53,983
ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
021 0602384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 230,751 230,751
PROGRAM.
022 0602668D8Z CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH........... 17,988 22,988
.................................. Pacific Intelligence and [5,000]
Innovation Initiative.
028 0602718BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 161,495 156,495
DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
029 0602751D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE 8,883 8,883
(SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602890D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........ 48,738 53,738
.................................. Advanced Optical Coatings for [5,000]
High Energy Lasers.
031 0602891D8Z FSRM MODELLING.................... 994 994
032 1160401BB SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........ 50,026 61,226
.................................. Comprehensive Protective Cold [11,200]
Weather Layering System.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 2,399,734 2,430,934
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
033 0603000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED 50,663 50,663
TECHNOLOGY.
035 0603055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 168,253 198,253
IMPROVEMENT.
.................................. Power generation.............. [10,000]
.................................. TRISO......................... [20,000]
037 0603122D8Z COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY 81,513 266,513
SUPPORT.
.................................. Emerging Technology [35,000]
Cooperation.
.................................. Israel Anti-Tunneling [80,000]
Cooperation.
.................................. Israel Counter-UXS Program.... [70,000]
038 0603133D8Z FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING....... 27,958 27,958
039 0603142D8Z MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 99,534 99,534
(ME&I).
040 0603160BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 393,469 366,469
DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-27,000]
042 0603176C ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE 21,625 21,625
ASSESSMENT.
043 0603180C ADVANCED RESEARCH................. 42,093 42,093
044 0603183D8Z JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY 50,998 60,998
DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
.................................. Increased Hypersonic [10,000]
Operational Envelope
Prototyping.
045 0603225D8Z JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY 35,505 35,505
DEVELOPMENT.
048 0603288D8Z ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.............. 41,010 41,010
049 0603289D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND 57,457 57,457
CONCEPTS.
050 0603330D8Z QUANTUM APPLICATION............... 59,521 59,521
051 0603342D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU)..... 16,000
.................................. DIU OnRamp Hub................ [5,000]
[[Page 139 STAT. 1513]]
.................................. Integrated Wireless Optical [7,000]
Power Beaming and
Communications System.
.................................. Small Electric Unmanned [4,000]
Surface Vehicles.
052 0603375D8Z TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION............. 19,654 19,654
053 0603379D8Z ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION.... 19,991 19,991
054 0603384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 247,043 247,043
PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
055 0603467E DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,643,465 1,643,465
DEVELOPMENT.
056 0603468E ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS.......... 350,695 350,695
057 0603469E ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES.... 335,647 335,647
059 0603618D8Z JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED 20,575 20,575
TECHNOLOGY.
060 0603662D8Z NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS 19,937 19,937
CAPABILITIES.
062 0603680D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE 409,493 435,493
AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Biotechnology Manufacturing... [5,000]
.................................. Critical Minerals............. [3,500]
.................................. Manufacturing Modernization... [10,000]
.................................. Manufacturing of Advanced [2,500]
Composites for Hypersonics.
.................................. Robotics Enhancements for [5,000]
Armaments Manufacturing.
063 0603680S MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 50,610 58,610
.................................. Aluminum-Scandium Alloy [3,000]
Prototype.
.................................. DLA Critical Materials........ [5,000]
064 0603712S GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY 19,640 19,640
DEMONSTRATIONS.
065 0603716D8Z STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 58,092 58,092
PROGRAM.
066 0603720S MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 135,016 135,016
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
067 0603727D8Z JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM......... 945 945
072 0603781D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE.... 12,972 12,972
073 0603838D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION 211,027 213,527
(DIA).
.................................. Insider Threat................ [2,500]
074 0603924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 114,577 119,577
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser [5,000]
(USPL) Weapons Lethality.
075 0603941D8Z TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE & 1,095,772 1,115,772
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Digital Transformation Nexus.. [5,000]
.................................. Payload Dispense Mechanism for [5,000]
Reusable Hypersonic Test Bed.
.................................. Reusable Hypersonic Test Bed [10,000]
Integration & Testing.
076 0603945D8Z INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION 173,048 176,048
INITIATIVES.
.................................. Critical Minerals for Energy [3,000]
Storage Solutions.
078 0604055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 5,000
IMPROVEMENT.
.................................. Micro-Reactor Program [5,000]
Advancement.
080 1160402BB SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 152,282 152,282
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 6,220,080 6,503,580
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
081 0603161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 55,465 55,465
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
082 0603600D8Z WALKOFF........................... 152,449 137,249
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,200]
083 0603851D8Z ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL 123,981 123,981
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
084 0603881C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 508,898 518,898
DEFENSE SEGMENT.
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.................................. Secure, Assured, and Radiation [10,000]
Hardened Microelectronics.
085 0603882C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 825,919 825,919
MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
086 0603884BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 272,940 272,940
PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
087 0603884C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS. 197,641 197,641
088 0603890C BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS............. 646,039 646,039
089 0603891C SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA............. 498,630 498,630
090 0603892C AEGIS BMD......................... 588,440 588,440
091 0603896C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND 634,183 634,183
AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
092 0603898C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT 45,758 45,758
WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
093 0603904C MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION & 55,097 55,097
OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
094 0603906C REGARDING TRENCH.................. 29,608 29,608
095 0603907C SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)...... 166,813 166,813
096 0603913C ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS...... 300,000 300,000
097 0603914C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST.... 463,079 463,079
098 0603915C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS. 514,904 544,404
.................................. Advanced Reactive Target [10,000]
Simulation.
.................................. Affordable air-breathing [10,000]
hypersonic flight vehicle.
.................................. High Mach Airbreathing Targets [2,000]
.................................. Next Generation Hypersonic.... [7,500]
099 0603923D8Z COALITION WARFARE................. 10,090 10,090
100 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 41,815 41,815
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
101 0604016D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION 2,545 2,545
PROGRAM.
102 0604102C GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.......... 128,485 128,485
105 0604125D8Z ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS 45,513 45,513
AND PROTOTYPES.
106 0604181C HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................ 200,627 200,627
107 0604250D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.. 749,452 762,452
.................................. Project Pele.................. [10,000]
.................................. Typhoon, Seaman's Eye [3,000]
Predictive Autonomous
Navigational Routing.
108 0604294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 512,151 512,151
109 0604331D8Z RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM......... 235,292 235,292
112 0604400D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 2,142 2,142
UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
DEVELOPMENT.
113 0604551BR CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM....... 4,161 4,161
114 0604555D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING-- 55,005 55,005
NON S&T.
117 0604682D8Z SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS.... 2,776 2,776
119 0604791D8Z MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS 20,343 20,343
(MDJO).
120 0604797D8Z JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE. 3,000 3,000
121 0604826J JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, 25,889 25,889
INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
ASSESSMENTS.
122 0604873C LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR 60,443 60,443
(LRDR).
123 0604874C IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE 1,582,414 1,582,414
INTERCEPTORS.
124 0604876C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 37,784 37,784
DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
125 0604878C AEGIS BMD TEST.................... 153,618 153,618
126 0604879C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR 68,699 68,699
TEST.
127 0604880C LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)........... 24,555 24,555
128 0604887C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 38,325 38,325
MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
129 0604924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 5,589 5,589
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
130 0202057C SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT......... 1,806 1,806
131 0208059JCY CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES............... 30,212 30,212
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133 0208086JCY CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE).. 124,971 124,971
135 0305103C CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 2,131 2,131
136 0305245D8Z INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND 43,596 48,596
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
.................................. Geospatial Workforce [5,000]
Development Program.
139 1206895C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM 97,061 97,061
SPACE PROGRAMS.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 10,390,334 10,432,634
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
141 0604123D8Z CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL 9,196 9,196
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
VAL ACTIVITIES.
142 0604133D8Z ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.... 441,821 441,821
143 0604161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 12,874 12,874
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
144 0604384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 255,630 199,880
PROGRAM--EMD.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-55,750]
145 0604771D8Z JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION 10,527 10,527
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
146 0605000BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 14,931 14,931
DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
147 0605013BL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 1,283 1,283
148 0605021SE HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY 9,137 9,137
INITIATIVE.
149 0605022D8Z DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM..... 6,780 6,780
150 0605027D8Z OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 9,765 9,765
151 0605080S DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)-- 31,714 31,714
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
152 0605141BR MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT 9,573 9,573
SYSTEM (MARMS).
153 0605210D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC 9,366 9,366
PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
154 0605294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 143,475 143,475
155 0605649D8Z ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND 13,556 13,556
INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
156 0605755D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 3,307 3,307
MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
AND DEMONSTRATION.
157 0605772D8Z NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, & 3,158 3,158
COMMUNICATIONS.
159 0305282K JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 10,000 10,000
160 0305304D8Z REAL PROPERTY INFORMATION 6,473 6,473
MANAGEMENT.
161 0305310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED 12,107 12,107
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 1,014,673 958,923
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
163 0603829J JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION.. 13,822 13,822
164 0604122D8Z JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND 297,801 297,801
EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
165 0604774D8Z DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM 8,552 8,552
(DRRS).
166 0604875D8Z JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 8,627 8,627
DEVELOPMENT.
167 0604940D8Z CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION 542,773 542,773
INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
168 0604942D8Z ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS....... 1,275 1,275
170 0605001E MISSION SUPPORT................... 115,673 115,673
171 0605100D8Z JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST 210,878 210,878
CAPABILITY (JMETC).
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172 0605126J JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 78,057 78,057
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
174 0605142D8Z SYSTEMS ENGINEERING............... 23,405 23,405
175 0605151D8Z STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD. 5,301 5,301
176 0605161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL SECURITY. 12,549 12,549
177 0605170D8Z SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND 15,597 15,597
INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
178 0605200D8Z GENERAL SUPPORT TO 3,468 3,468
OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
179 0605384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 67,263 67,263
PROGRAM.
186 0605711D8Z CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS...... 11,781 11,781
187 0605790D8Z SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH 5,411 5,411
(SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
188 0605797D8Z MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE.. 29,675 29,675
189 0605798D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS....... 45,134 45,134
190 0605801KA DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 60,209 60,209
CENTER (DTIC).
191 0605803SE R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT, 30,778 30,778
TESTING AND EVALUATION.
192 0605804D8Z DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION... 37,381 37,381
193 0605898E MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 13,623 13,623
194 0605998KA MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL 3,466 3,466
INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
195 0606005D8Z SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................ 18,594 18,594
196 0606100D8Z BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS.... 13,084 13,084
197 0606114D8Z ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG) 5,229 5,229
SUPPORT.
199 0606225D8Z ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE 3,461 3,461
ANALYSIS.
200 0606300D8Z DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD............. 6,563 6,563
201 0606301D8Z AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES...... 1,702 1,702
202 0606771D8Z CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY 14,220 14,220
POLICY.
203 0606774D8Z DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS... 8,752 8,752
204 0606775D8Z JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL 5,493 5,493
(JPAC).
205 0606829D8Z SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION 30,000 30,000
CAPABILITIES.
206 0606853BR MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 14,841 14,841
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
207 0203345D8Z DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY 2,493 2,493
INITIATIVE (DOSI).
208 0204571J JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT.... 8,070 8,070
209 0208045K C4I INTEROPERABILITY.............. 70,893 70,893
210 0303169D8Z INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID 4,355 4,355
ACQUISITION.
211 0305172K COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 5,447 5,447
213 0305208K DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 2,887 2,887
SYSTEMS.
214 0305248J JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 14,500 19,500
DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Advanced Manufacturing [5,000]
Initiative in the Indo-Pacific.
215 0804768J COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND 91,952 91,952
TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
NON-MHA.
216 0808709SE DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 388 388
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
217 0808737SE INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,744 5,744
218 0901598C MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................ 28,719 28,719
219 0903235K JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)...... 1,283 1,283
219A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 31,148 31,148
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 2,032,317 2,037,317
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
220 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 22,439 22,439
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
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223 0607162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 2,360 2,360
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENT.
224 0607210D8Z INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND 273,379 293,879
SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. Ablative Material Sustainment. [3,000]
.................................. Corrosion Resistant Magnesium [10,000]
Coating for Aircraft.
.................................. Rare Earth Magnet [4,000]
Manufacturing.
.................................. U.S.-based Synthetic Graphite [3,500]
Manufacturing.
225 0607310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION 12,704 12,704
226 0607327T GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY 6,173 6,173
COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
227 0607384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 79,118 79,118
(OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
228 0607757D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 2,945 2,945
MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT.
229 0208085JCY ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS.. 88,522 88,522
230 0208097JCY CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER 85,833 85,833
C2).
231 0208099JCY DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP).. 83,039 83,039
235 0302019K DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE 16,162 16,162
ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
236 0302609V COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED 5,030 5,030
PLATFORM.
237 0303126K LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS..... 40,293 40,293
238 0303131K MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 5,113 5,113
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
240 0303140D8Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 25,347 31,347
PROGRAM.
.................................. National Narrative [6,000]
Intelligence Research Center.
242 0303140K INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 23,224 23,224
PROGRAM.
243 0303153K DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION..... 20,174 20,174
244 0303171K JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION 6,242 6,242
SERVICES.
246 0303430V FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 22,700 22,700
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
252 0305104D8Z DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) 10,840 10,840
CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
257 0305146V DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 1,800 1,800
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305172D8Z COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 22,548 22,548
260 0305186D8Z POLICY R&D PROGRAMS............... 6,043 6,043
262 0305199D8Z NET CENTRICITY.................... 17,114 17,114
264 0305208BB DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 5,656 5,656
SYSTEMS.
270 0305387D8Z HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 1,771 1,771
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
279 0306250JCY CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 473,399 473,399
SUPPORT.
280 0307609V NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 34,710 34,710
SYSTEMS (NISS).
283 0708012K LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...... 2,876 2,876
284 0708012S PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.......... 2,000 4,000
.................................. Pacific Disaster Centers...... [2,000]
285 0708047S DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY 3,020 3,020
SYSTEM.
289 1160403BB AVIATION SYSTEMS.................. 119,699 119,699
290 1160405BB INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.. 102,732 105,732
.................................. Ultra-lightweight Group 1 [3,000]
Small UAS.
291 1160408BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.......... 234,653 234,653
292 1160431BB WARRIOR SYSTEMS................... 279,639 283,139
.................................. Blast Overpressure Analysis [3,500]
and Mitigation.
293 1160432BB SPECIAL PROGRAMS.................. 550 550
294 1160434BB UNMANNED ISR...................... 2,281 2,281
295 1160480BB SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES............. 9,213 9,213
296 1160483BB MARITIME SYSTEMS.................. 120,475 120,475
297 1160490BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 21,752 21,752
INTELLIGENCE.
298 1203610K TELEPORT PROGRAM.................. 24,319 24,319
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298A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 8,276,313 8,276,313
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 10,594,200 10,629,200
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
299 0608140D8Z ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND 402,783 402,783
CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
300 0608648D8Z ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE 17,549 17,549
PILOT PROGRAM.
301 0608776D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING.. 48,413 48,413
302 0303150K GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM. 44,474 44,474
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 513,219 513,219
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 33,921,939 34,306,189
TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-
WIDE.
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION,
DEFENSE
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
001 0605118OTE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION... 133,542 133,542
002 0605131OTE LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION..... 108,109 108,109
003 0605814OTE OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND 76,492 76,492
ANALYSES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 318,143 318,143
..................................
.................................. TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND 318,143 318,143
EVALUATION, DEFENSE.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RDT&E.................. 142,001,108 145,698,615
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TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
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SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Line Item Request Authorized
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS................ 4,671,407 4,668,407
Program decrease.......... [-3,000]
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES...... 221,578 221,578
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........ 927,219 927,219
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.......... 2,220,746 2,220,746
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,333,769 1,333,769
060 AVIATION ASSETS............... 1,829,054 1,829,054
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 7,497,735 7,599,735
SUPPORT......................
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [102,000]
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS. 583,196 583,196
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE. 152,404 152,404
100 MEDICAL READINESS............. 844,140 844,140
110 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT....... 10,694,915 10,694,915
120 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 6,159,744 6,179,744
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
Program increase.......... [20,000]
[[Page 139 STAT. 1519]]
130 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 263,147 263,147
HEADQUARTERS.................
140 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES......... 392,457 387,038
Program decrease.......... [-5,419]
150 RESET......................... 111,688 111,688
160 US AFRICA COMMAND............. 413,046 413,046
170 US EUROPEAN COMMAND........... 385,744 385,744
180 US SOUTHERN COMMAND........... 224,971 224,971
190 US FORCES KOREA............... 77,049 77,049
200 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 331,467 331,467
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
210 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 550,089 550,089
CYBERSECURITY................
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 39,885,565 39,999,146
MOBILIZATION
220 STRATEGIC MOBILITY............ 134,892 134,892
230 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS..... 330,812 330,812
240 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS....... 3,162 3,162
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION..... 468,866 468,866
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
250 OFFICER ACQUISITION........... 172,424 172,424
260 RECRUIT TRAINING.............. 78,929 78,929
270 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING..... 88,033 88,033
280 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS 508,982 508,982
TRAINING CORPS...............
290 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.... 988,901 988,901
300 FLIGHT TRAINING............... 1,398,974 1,398,974
310 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 202,738 202,738
EDUCATION....................
320 TRAINING SUPPORT.............. 596,528 596,528
330 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 747,712 747,712
340 EXAMINING..................... 177,666 177,666
350 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 181,211 181,211
EDUCATION....................
360 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 227,476 227,476
TRAINING.....................
370 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER 190,668 212,668
TRAINING CORPS...............
Fully fund Army JROTC..... [22,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 5,560,242 5,582,242
RECRUITING................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
390 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.... 1,306,690 1,299,190
Program decrease.......... [-7,500]
400 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES..... 740,581 740,581
410 LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES... 588,151 588,151
420 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT......... 344,948 344,948
430 ADMINISTRATION................ 408,825 408,825
440 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.... 2,171,607 2,156,207
Program decrease.......... [-15,400]
450 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT........... 313,323 313,323
460 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT....... 853,139 834,139
Program decrease.......... [-19,000]
470 OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT......... 2,078,411 2,059,411
Military Women's Memorial. [1,000]
Program decrease.......... [-20,000]
480 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES........ 223,611 223,611
490 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT........ 294,705 294,705
500 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT 618,471 618,471
READINESS....................
510 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 36,510 36,510
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
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520 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY 664,510 664,510
HEADQUARTERS.................
530 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS 31,387 31,387
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 10,674,869 10,613,969
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
590A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 2,385,523 2,385,523
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 2,385,523 2,385,523
PROGRAMS..................
UNDISTRIBUTED
600 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -812,335
Unobligated balances...... [-812,335]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -812,335
TOTAL OPERATION AND 58,975,065 58,237,411
MAINTENANCE, ARMY........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES...... 14,651 14,651
020 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........ 703,286 703,286
030 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.......... 146,794 146,794
040 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 685,541 685,541
050 AVIATION ASSETS............... 55,155 55,155
060 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 438,508 438,508
SUPPORT......................
070 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS. 23,783 23,783
080 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE. 40,426 40,426
090 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT....... 557,465 557,465
100 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 504,922 504,922
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
110 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 20,531 20,531
HEADQUARTERS.................
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 2,174 2,174
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 19,041 19,041
CYBERSECURITY................
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 3,212,277 3,212,277
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
140 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.... 14,629 14,629
150 ADMINISTRATION................ 16,798 16,798
160 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.... 6,432 6,432
170 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT........... 7,186 7,186
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT....... 56,856 56,856
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 101,901 101,901
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -10,222
Unobligated balances...... [-10,222]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -10,222
TOTAL OPERATION AND 3,314,178 3,303,956
MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS................ 911,525 911,525
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES...... 210,737 210,737
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030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE........ 879,111 879,111
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.......... 88,001 88,001
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT 350,261 350,261
060 AVIATION ASSETS............... 1,128,195 1,128,195
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 810,263 810,263
SUPPORT......................
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS. 34,354 34,354
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE. 179,622 179,622
100 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT....... 1,246,273 1,246,273
110 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 1,275,984 1,275,984
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 1,203,158 1,203,158
HEADQUARTERS.................
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 5,136 5,136
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS........
140 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 24,096 24,096
CYBERSECURITY................
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 8,346,716 8,346,716
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.... 6,460 6,460
160 ADMINISTRATION................ 45,919 45,919
170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.... 9,373 9,373
190 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT....... 261,622 261,622
200 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT........ 3,891 3,891
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 327,265 327,265
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -246,699
Unobligated balances...... [-246,699]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -246,699
TOTAL OPERATION AND 8,673,981 8,427,282
MAINTENANCE, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD...........
COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ
AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP
FUND (CTEF)
010 IRAQ.......................... 212,516 212,516
020 SYRIA......................... 130,000 130,000
030 LEBANON....................... 15,000 15,000
SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL 357,516 357,516
TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND
(CTEF)....................
TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC 357,516 357,516
STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA
TRAIN AND EQUIP..........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
NAVY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT 7,720,210 7,720,210
OPERATIONS...................
020 FLEET AIR TRAINING............ 2,925,791 2,925,791
050 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT........... 1,447,480 1,447,480
060 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE.... 1,661,933 1,661,933
080 AVIATION LOGISTICS............ 2,147,907 2,147,907
090 MISSION AND OTHER SHIP 5,350,073 5,430,073
OPERATIONS...................
Platform Supply Vessel [80,000]
Pilot Program.............
100 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & 1,719,580 1,719,580
TRAINING.....................
110 SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE........ 13,803,188 13,803,188
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120 SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT. 2,760,878 2,760,878
130 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND 1,830,993 1,830,993
ELECTRONIC WARFARE...........
140 MEDICAL READINESS............. 604,287 604,287
150 SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE 453,847 453,847
160 WARFARE TACTICS............... 1,000,516 1,000,516
170 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND 454,803 454,803
OCEANOGRAPHY.................
180 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES......... 2,291,340 2,389,070
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [97,730]
190 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND 62,495 62,495
DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT.....
200 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE 105,914 110,414
OPERATIONS...................
INDOPACOM's Community [4,500]
Engagement Initiative.....
210 COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT 386,657 470,437
MISSION SUPPORT..............
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [30,780]
Non-Standard Aviation--Sea [10,000]
Planes....................
Prepositioned Material in [43,000]
Support of SOF............
220 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 634,746 634,746
230 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE....... 1,837,670 1,837,670
240 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE........... 1,601,768 1,601,768
250 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.. 839,619 839,619
260 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION........ 2,185,422 2,172,422
Program decrease.......... [-13,000]
270 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 3,991,438 3,991,438
MODERNIZATION................
280 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........ 6,166,266 6,176,266
Red Hill long-term [10,000]
monitoring, research, and
remediation...............
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 63,984,821 64,247,831
MOBILIZATION
290 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE. 388,627 388,627
300 READY RESERVE FORCE........... 785,052 785,052
310 SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS 583,296 583,296
330 COAST GUARD SUPPORT........... 22,192 22,192
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION..... 1,779,167 1,779,167
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
340 OFFICER ACQUISITION........... 202,397 202,397
350 RECRUIT TRAINING.............. 16,945 21,245
Sea Cadets................ [4,300]
360 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING 164,348 164,348
CORPS........................
370 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.... 1,026,076 1,026,076
380 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 272,964 272,964
EDUCATION....................
390 TRAINING SUPPORT.............. 463,572 463,572
400 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 303,177 303,177
410 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 914 914
EDUCATION....................
420 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 65,819 65,819
TRAINING.....................
430 JUNIOR ROTC................... 25,334 61,334
Fully fund Navy JROTC..... [36,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 2,541,546 2,581,846
RECRUITING................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
440 ADMINISTRATION................ 1,357,428 1,357,428
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450 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND 239,918 239,918
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
460 MILITARY MANPOWER AND 690,712 690,712
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
480 MEDICAL ACTIVITIES............ 5,000
Harmful Behaviors Software [5,000]
Implementation............
490 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 61,046 61,046
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
500 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.... 289,748 289,748
520 PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND 543,911 556,811
PROGRAM SUPPORT..............
Supply Chain Risk [12,900]
Mitigation................
530 ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND 853,340 853,340
OVERSIGHT....................
540 INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY 1,007,078 1,007,078
SERVICES.....................
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 5,043,181 5,056,081
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
760A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 731,405 731,405
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 731,405 731,405
PROGRAMS..................
UNDISTRIBUTED
770 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -540,421
Unobligated balances...... [-540,421]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -540,421
TOTAL OPERATION AND 74,080,120 73,860,909
MAINTENANCE, NAVY........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
MARINE CORPS
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATIONAL FORCES............ 1,950,784 1,986,643
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [35,859]
020 FIELD LOGISTICS............... 1,981,840 1,981,840
030 DEPOT MAINTENANCE............. 236 236
040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING....... 175,091 175,091
050 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 349,082 349,082
060 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & 2,079,890 2,079,890
MODERNIZATION................
070 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........ 2,834,721 2,834,721
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 9,371,644 9,407,503
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
080 RECRUIT TRAINING.............. 26,350 26,350
090 OFFICER ACQUISITION........... 1,282 1,282
100 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.... 119,526 119,526
110 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 58,696 58,696
EDUCATION....................
120 TRAINING SUPPORT.............. 538,812 538,812
130 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 237,004 237,004
140 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 27,500 27,500
EDUCATION....................
150 JUNIOR ROTC................... 30,808 30,808
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 1,039,978 1,039,978
RECRUITING................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
180 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.... 87,509 87,509
190 ADMINISTRATION................ 431,282 431,282
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 518,791 518,791
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
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300A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 73,788 73,788
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 73,788 73,788
PROGRAMS..................
UNDISTRIBUTED
310 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -89,275
Unobligated balances...... [-89,275]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -89,275
TOTAL OPERATION AND 11,004,201 10,950,785
MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
NAVY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT 759,843 759,843
OPERATIONS...................
030 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT........... 9,972 9,972
040 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE.... 204,603 204,603
060 AVIATION LOGISTICS............ 24,469 24,469
070 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS......... 19,698 19,698
080 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES......... 186,946 186,946
090 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 294 294
100 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION........ 33,414 33,414
110 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 58,213 58,213
MODERNIZATION................
120 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........ 118,361 118,361
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 1,415,813 1,415,813
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
130 ADMINISTRATION................ 2,539 2,539
140 MILITARY MANPOWER AND 22,185 22,185
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.........
150 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM 1,517 1,517
MANAGEMENT...................
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 26,241 26,241
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
UNDISTRIBUTED
170 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -19,763
Unobligated balances...... [-19,763]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -19,763
TOTAL OPERATION AND 1,442,054 1,422,291
MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
MARINE CORPS RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATING FORCES.............. 117,987 117,987
020 DEPOT MAINTENANCE............. 22,686 22,686
030 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 48,519 48,519
MODERNIZATION................
040 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT........ 123,079 123,079
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 312,271 312,271
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
050 ADMINISTRATION................ 49,774 49,774
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 49,774 49,774
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
[[Page 139 STAT. 1525]]
UNDISTRIBUTED
060 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -12,267
Unobligated balances...... [-12,267]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -12,267
TOTAL OPERATION AND 362,045 349,778
MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
RESERVE..................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES......... 1,425,125 1,668,425
DAF campaigning and [107,300]
exercises.................
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [136,000]
020 COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES..... 2,753,789 2,773,789
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [20,000]
030 AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, 1,701,493 1,706,493
MAINTAIN SKILLS).............
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [5,000]
040 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 4,676,962 4,676,962
MAINTENANCE..................
050 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 3,093,331 3,118,331
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
Program increase.......... [25,000]
060 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT........ 245,874 245,874
070 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 9,283,958 9,305,458
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
FY26 INDOPACOM Campaigning [21,500]
080 FLYING HOUR PROGRAM........... 6,772,468 6,772,468
090 BASE SUPPORT.................. 11,328,614 11,328,614
100 GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING.. 1,239,641 1,239,641
110 OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS. 1,896,441 1,896,441
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 858,321 858,321
140 MEDICAL READINESS............. 554,180 554,180
150 US NORTHCOM/NORAD............. 266,248 266,248
160 US STRATCOM................... 593,503 593,503
170 US CENTCOM.................... 350,566 350,566
180 US SOCOM...................... 28,018 28,018
190 US TRANSCOM................... 703 703
200 CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT 928 1,928
Cooperation with the [1,000]
Kingdom of Jordan.........
210 USSPACECOM.................... 369,658 369,658
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 47,439,821 47,755,621
210A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 1,805,672 1,805,672
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 1,805,672 1,805,672
PROGRAMS..................
MOBILIZATION
220 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS............ 3,391,672 3,391,672
230 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS..... 279,205 279,205
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION..... 3,670,877 3,670,877
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
240 OFFICER ACQUISITION........... 250,380 250,380
250 RECRUIT TRAINING.............. 29,335 29,335
260 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING 131,342 131,342
CORPS (ROTC).................
270 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.... 522,068 522,068
280 FLIGHT TRAINING............... 1,065,465 1,065,465
290 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 284,442 284,442
EDUCATION....................
300 TRAINING SUPPORT.............. 181,966 181,966
310 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 256,687 256,687
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320 EXAMINING..................... 6,990 6,990
330 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 224,340 224,340
EDUCATION....................
340 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 360,260 360,260
TRAINING.....................
350 JUNIOR ROTC................... 80,000
Fully fund AF JROTC....... [80,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 3,313,275 3,313,275
RECRUITING................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
360 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.......... 1,155,659 1,155,659
370 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.. 158,965 158,965
380 ADMINISTRATION................ 1,221,364 1,221,364
390 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.... 45,228 45,228
410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES.. 1,712,600 1,717,600
Combat Ready Airman [5,000]
Program...................
420 CIVIL AIR PATROL.............. 32,394 32,394
430 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 48,741 48,741
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..........
450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT......... 89,341 89,341
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 4,464,292 4,469,292
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
450A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 1,735,598 1,735,598
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 1,735,598 1,735,598
PROGRAMS..................
UNDISTRIBUTED
460 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -1,020,189
Unobligated balances...... [-1,020,189]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -1,020,189
TOTAL OPERATION AND 62,429,535 61,810,146
MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
SPACE FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING.... 846,856 846,856
020 SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS....... 397,822 397,822
030 SPACE OPERATIONS.............. 983,784 983,784
040 EDUCATION & TRAINING.......... 302,939 302,939
060 DEPOT MAINTENANCE............. 67,126 67,126
070 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 557,175 557,175
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
080 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND 1,495,242 1,495,242
SYSTEM SUPPORT...............
090 SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS......... 233,546 233,546
100 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 141,512 141,512
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 5,026,002 5,026,002
100A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 641,519 641,519
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 641,519 641,519
PROGRAMS..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
110 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.......... 35,889 35,889
120 ADMINISTRATION................ 184,753 184,753
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 220,642 220,642
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
UNDISTRIBUTED
[[Page 139 STAT. 1527]]
140 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -218,077
Unobligated balances...... [-218,077]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -218,077
TOTAL OPERATION AND 5,888,163 5,670,086
MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
FORCE RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES......... 2,010,793 2,010,793
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS.... 214,701 214,701
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 702,575 702,575
MAINTENANCE..................
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 188,802 188,802
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 493,324 493,324
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
060 BASE SUPPORT.................. 585,430 585,430
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 2,484 2,484
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 4,198,109 4,198,109
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
080 ADMINISTRATION................ 98,418 98,418
090 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 10,618 10,618
100 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS 14,951 14,951
MGMT (ARPC)..................
120 AUDIOVISUAL................... 521 521
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 124,508 124,508
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
UNDISTRIBUTED
130 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -224,891
Unobligated balances...... [-224,891]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -224,891
TOTAL OPERATION AND 4,322,617 4,097,726
MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
RESERVE..................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR
NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS........... 2,501,226 2,501,226
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS.... 627,680 627,680
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 1,024,171 1,024,171
MAINTENANCE..................
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 549,496 554,496
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION..
Program increase.......... [5,000]
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 1,258,081 1,258,081
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...........
060 BASE SUPPORT.................. 1,110,875 1,110,875
070 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT........ 16,134 16,134
080 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 112,205 112,205
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 7,199,868 7,204,868
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
090 ADMINISTRATION................ 82,280 82,280
100 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.... 50,451 50,451
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 132,731 132,731
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
[[Page 139 STAT. 1528]]
UNDISTRIBUTED
110 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -5,861
Unobligated balances...... [-5,861]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -5,861
TOTAL OPERATION AND 7,332,599 7,331,738
MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL
GUARD....................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
DEFENSE-WIDE
OPERATING FORCES
010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF......... 414,097 414,097
020 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP.. 1,026,502 1,026,502
030 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER.. 9,086 9,086
040 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 209,442 209,442
DEFENSE--MISO................
050 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 2,136,165 2,136,165
COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
060 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,273,409 1,273,409
MAINTENANCE..................
070 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 181,122 181,122
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS.................
080 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 3,409,285 3,474,285
THEATER FORCES...............
Prepositioned Material in [65,000]
Support of SOF............
090 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 77,241 77,241
CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES........
100 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,187,600 1,187,600
INTELLIGENCE.................
110 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,579,137 1,579,137
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT..........
120 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......... 1,300,384 1,310,384
IOM capabilities.......... [10,000]
130 USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS....... 314,284 314,284
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES. 13,117,754 13,192,754
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
140 DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY 173,265 173,265
150 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF......... 124,869 124,869
160 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/ 28,697 28,697
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION....................
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 326,831 326,831
RECRUITING................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
170 CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS....... 126,637 276,637
National Guard Youth [100,000]
Challenge.................
STARBASE.................. [50,000]
180 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY-- 3,844 3,844
CYBER........................
190 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY. 632,959 626,959
Program decrease.......... [-6,000]
200 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 1,441,456 1,441,456
AGENCY.......................
210 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 43,434 43,434
AGENCY--CYBER................
220 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 1,168,366 1,168,366
AND SECURITY AGENCY..........
[[Page 139 STAT. 1529]]
240 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 11,120 11,120
AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER...
250 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES 46,621 46,621
ACTIVITY--CYBER..............
260 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES 932,144 982,144
ACTIVITY.....................
DLNSEO Restoration........ [15,000]
Flagship Language Program [15,000]
for Chinese & Arabic......
Program increase: Beyond [20,000]
Yellow Ribbon.............
290 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3,042,559 2,990,059
AGENCY.......................
Program decrease.......... [-52,500]
300 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 559,426 559,426
AGENCY--CYBER................
310 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY. 164,770 164,770
320 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY...... 401,513 401,513
330 DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY........ 226,665 226,665
340 DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE........ 171,339 171,339
350 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION 2,864,252 3,470,252
AGENCY.......................
Additional International [200,000]
Security Cooperation
Programs--EUCOM...........
including amount for [175,000]
Baltic Security
Initiative.............
Irregular Warfare Center [6,000]
of Excellence.............
Ukraine Security [400,000]
Assistance Initiative.....
360 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 40,052 40,052
ADMINISTRATION...............
370 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION 708,214 708,214
AGENCY.......................
390 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION 71,925 71,925
AGENCY--CYBER................
400 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 3,600,175 3,670,175
EDUCATION ACTIVITY...........
Impact Aid................ [50,000]
Impact Aid for children [20,000]
with severe disabilities..
410 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY........ 720,365 720,365
420 OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE 159,534 189,534
COMMUNITY COOPERATION........
Defense Community [30,000]
Infrastructure Program
(DCIP)....................
460 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 98,034 98,034
DEFENSE--CYBER...............
470 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 2,093,717 2,155,617
DEFENSE......................
2026 NDS Commission [5,000]
funding...................
Afghanistan War Commission [11,400]
Anomalous Health Incidents [5,000]
Cross-Functional Team.....
Bien Hoa dioxin [15,000]
remediation...............
Program increase: USTTI [500]
defense training..........
Readiness and [25,000]
Environmental Protection
Integration (REPI)........
530 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS 411,182 340,611
SERVICES.....................
Program decrease.......... [-70,571]
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 19,740,303 20,579,132
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES................
530A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 22,750,830 22,750,830
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 22,750,830 22,750,830
PROGRAMS..................
UNDISTRIBUTED
540 UNDISTRIBUTED................. -2,670,000
Favorable fuel rates...... [-1,000,000]
Foreign currency [-770,000]
fluctuations..............
[[Page 139 STAT. 1530]]
Unobligated balances...... [-900,000]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.... -2,670,000
TOTAL OPERATION AND 55,935,718 54,179,547
MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE ARMED FORCES
ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED
ACTIVITIES
010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 21,243 21,243
ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE........
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 21,243 21,243
AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES.
TOTAL UNITED STATES COURT 21,243 21,243
OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED
FORCES...................
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT FUND
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
010 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD.......... 45,346 45,346
SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION 45,346 45,346
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.....
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF 45,346 45,346
DEFENSE ACQUISITION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FUND.....................
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN,
DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
010 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, 100,793 103,446
DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.......
Program increase.......... [2,653]
SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN 100,793 103,446
ASSISTANCE................
TOTAL OVERSEAS 100,793 103,446
HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER,
AND CIVIC AID............
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION
ACCOUNT
FSU THREAT REDUCTION
010 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION.. 282,830 282,830
SUBTOTAL FSU THREAT 282,830 282,830
REDUCTION.................
TOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT 282,830 282,830
REDUCTION ACCOUNT........
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
ARMY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 148,070 148,070
ARMY.........................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE 148,070 148,070
ARMY......................
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 148,070 148,070
RESTORATION, ARMY........
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
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060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 357,949 357,949
NAVY.........................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE 357,949 357,949
NAVY......................
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 357,949 357,949
RESTORATION, NAVY........
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR
FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR 342,149 342,149
FORCE........................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE 342,149 342,149
AIR FORCE.................
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 342,149 342,149
RESTORATION, AIR FORCE...
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
DEFENSE
DEFENSE-WIDE
080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 8,885 8,885
DEFENSE......................
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE..... 8,885 8,885
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 8,885 8,885
RESTORATION, DEFENSE.....
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
DEFENSE-WIDE
090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION 235,156 235,156
FORMERLY USED SITES..........
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE..... 235,156 235,156
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 235,156 235,156
RESTORATION, FORMERLY
USED DEFENSE SITES.......
TOTAL OPERATION & 295,660,213 291,544,245
MAINTENANCE..............
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TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
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SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2026 Conference
Item Request Authorized
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Military Personnel Appropriations..... 181,803,137 180,304,527
Historical unobligated balances....... [-1,498,610]
Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care 12,850,165 12,850,165
Fund Contributions...................
TOTAL, Military Personnel........... 194,653,302 193,154,692
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TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.
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SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (In Thousands of Dollars)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2026 Conference
Program Title Request Authorized
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WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS................. 20,589 20,589
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY... 20,589 20,589
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS......... 381,600 381,600
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY... 381,600 381,600
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS................ 90,262 90,262
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR 90,262 90,262
FORCE..............................
NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION
FUND
DEFENSE STOCKPILE..................... 5,700 5,700
TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE 5,700 5,700
TRANSACTION FUND...................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION
SERVICES
ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF................ 1,272 1,272
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT--DEFENSE...... 10,697 10,697
UNDISTRIBUTED......................... -400,000
Reduction of WCF cash balances... [-400,000]
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE- 11,969 -388,031
WIDE...............................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE
COMMISSARY AGENCY
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA............ 1,527,817 1,527,817
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE 1,527,817 1,527,817
COMMISSARY AGENCY..................
CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M............ 3,243 3,243
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E.......... 210,039 210,039
TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS 213,282 213,282
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE...............
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT............. 398,424 398,424
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS................... 254,460 254,460
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM......... 134,938 134,938
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM... 110,125 210,125
National Guard Counter-Drug [100,000]
Program..........................
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS... 6,354 6,354
TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER- 904,301 1,004,301
DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE...........
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............. 494,865 509,865
Staffing and operations.......... [15,000]
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE--CYBER...... 2,030 2,030
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND 4,625 4,625
EVALUATION...........................
PROCUREMENT........................... 1,079 1,079
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR 502,599 517,599
GENERAL............................
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE CARE......................... 10,731,135 10,751,135
10 USC 1097e..................... [20,000]
PRIVATE SECTOR CARE................... 21,023,765 21,023,765
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT........... 2,116,278 2,116,278
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT................ 2,271,798 2,271,798
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES................. 303,898 303,898
EDUCATION AND TRAINING................ 371,426 371,426
BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS........ 2,356,290 2,356,290
R&D RESEARCH.......................... 41,660 41,660
R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT............ 183,398 192,398
Freeze-Dried Platelet Hemostatics [5,000]
Musculoskeletal Regenerative [4,000]
Medicine.........................
R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.............. 333,072 333,072
R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION.......... 178,983 178,983
R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT........... 117,190 117,190
R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT............ 99,338 99,338
R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT.......... 19,071 19,071
PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING............... 24,597 24,597
PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION...... 222,445 222,445
PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 30,732 30,732
INFORMATION SYSTEM...................
PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP 77,047 77,047
TO DATACENTER........................
TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM....... 40,502,123 40,531,123
TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS......... 44,160,242 43,904,242
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TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
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SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State/Country and FY 2026 Conference
Account Installation Project Title Request Authorized
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ARMY
Alabama
Army Anniston Army Depot ACCESS CONTROL POINT....... 0 50,000
Army Redstone Arsenal COST TO COMPLETE-- 55,000 55,000
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
BUILDING.
Alaska
Army Fort Wainwright BARRACKS................... 208,000 80,000
Army Fort Wainwright DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)... 0 8,000
Arizona
Army Fort Huachuca FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER 0 0
(DESIGN).
Army Yuma Proving Ground POLE LINE ROAD (DESIGN).... 0 0
Florida
Army Eglin Air Force Base BARRACKS................... 91,000 50,000
[[Page 139 STAT. 1534]]
Army Naval Air Station Key JOINT INTER-AGENCY TASK 50,000 50,000
West FORCE-SOUTH COMMAND AND
CONTROL FACILITY (INC).
Georgia
Army Fort Benning CAMP MERRILL BARRACKS 0 0
(DESIGN).
Army Fort Gillem EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING.. 166,000 45,000
Army Fort Gordon CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS 0 0
AND AUDITORIUM FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Germany
Army Smith Barracks KNOWN DISTANCE RANGE....... 9,800 9,800
Army Smith Barracks LIVE FIRE EXERCISE 13,200 13,200
SHOOTHOUSE.
Army Smith Barracks VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP... 39,000 39,000
Army U.S. Army Garrison VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP... 92,000 92,000
Ansbach
Guam
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 33,000 33,000
EIAMD, PHASE 2 (INC).
Hawaii
Army Pohakuloa Training AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 0 0
Area BUILDING.
Army Schofield Barracks MCA WILDLAND FIRE STATION 0 2,100
(DESIGN).
Illinois
Army Rock Island Arsenal CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 50,000
Army Rock Island Arsenal FORGING EQUIPMENT ANNEX 0 5,000
(DESIGN).
Indiana
Army Crane Army Ammunition PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTION 161,000 72,000
Plant FACILITY.
Kansas
Army Fort Riley AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 0 26,000
Army Fort Riley AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON 13,200 13,200
BATTLE COURSE.
Army Fort Riley BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 16,000
Kentucky
Army Fort Campbell AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 0 0
Army Fort Campbell BARRACKS................... 112,000 40,000
Army Fort Campbell FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER....... 0 45,000
Maryland
Army Aberdeen Proving APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER, 0 0
Ground ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
(DESIGN).
New York
Army Fort Drum AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 9,500
ADDITION DESIGN).
Army Fort Drum ORTC TRANSIENT TRAINING 0 8,300
BARRACKS (DEISGN).
Army Fort Drum RANGE 41C, AUTOMATED RECORD 0 2,500
FIRE PLUS RANGE (DESIGN).
Army Fort Hamilton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 31,000 31,000
Army Watervliet Arsenal ELECTRICAL SWITCHING 29,000 29,000
STATION.
North Carolina
Army Fort Bragg AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON 19,000 19,000
BATTLE COURSE.
Army Fort Bragg COST TO COMPLETE AIRCRAFT 24,000 24,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR.
Oklahoma
Army Fort Sill AUTOMATED-AIDED INSTRUCTION 0 9,300
BUILDING (DESIGN).
Army McAlester Army COST TO COMPLETE-- 55,000 55,000
Ammunition Plant AMMUNITION DEMOLITION SHOP.
Pennsylvania
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Army Letterkenny Army Depot DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS....... 7,500 7,500
Army Letterkenny Army Depot GUIDED MISSILE MAINTENANCE 84,000 84,000
BUILDING.
Army Tobyhanna Army Depot RADAR TEST RANGE EXPANSION. 68,000 68,000
Republic of the Marshall
Islands
Army U.S. Army Garrison AIRFIELD APRON & TAXIWAY 0 43,000
Kwajalein REPAIR.
Army U.S. Army Garrison COST TO COMPLETE--FAMILY 0 14,000
Kwajalein HOUSING REPLACEMENT
CONSTRUCTION.
South Carolina
Army Fort Jackson CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 51,000 51,000
Texas
Army Corpus Christi Army COST TO COMPLETE-- 60,000 60,000
Depot POWERTRAIN FACILITY
(ENGINE ASSEMBLY).
Army Red River Army Depot COST TO COMPLETE--COMPONENT 93,000 48,000
REBUILD SHOP.
Washington
Army Joint Base Lewis- AIRFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE 0 79,000
McChord STATION.
Army Joint Base Lewis- COMMAND & CONTROL FACILITY. 128,000 55,000
McChord
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 287,557 287,557
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION ($6,159,744
TRANSFERRED FROM O&M).
Army Unspecified Worldwide HOST NATION SUPPORT........ 46,031 46,031
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR 68,453 68,453
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT.
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 79,218 79,218
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army 2,173,959 2,072,659
......................
NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Arizona
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air UDP TRANSIENT BARRACKS 0 0
Station Yuma (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air WATER TREATMENT PLANT 0 26,100
Station Yuma (DESIGN).
Australia
Navy & Marine Corps Royal Australian Air PDI: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 190,630 190,630
Force Base Darwin (INC).
Bahrain
[[Page 139 STAT. 1536]]
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity COST TO COMPLETE--FLEET 42,000 42,000
Bahrain MAINTENANCE FACILITY & TOC.
California
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp COMMUNICATION CENTER (AREA 18,480 23,500
Pendleton 52).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE 0 43,800
Pendleton STATION.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp MESS HALL & ARMORY (AREA 108,740 22,740
Pendleton 43).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station F-35 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 0 33,490
Lemoore HANGAR (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station STRIKE FIGHTER CENTER OF 55,542 55,542
Lemoore EXCELLENCE PACIFIC (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Weapons CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 8,900
Station China Lake (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Coronado FORD CLASS CVN 103,000 24,000
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES,
PIER LIMA.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Coronado UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING...... 0 45,431
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Point Loma RECONFIGURABLE CYBER 0 68,000
LABORATORY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base San Diego CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 86,820 86,820
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Ventura COMMUNITY & AIRFIELD AREA 0 38,443
County Point Mugu FLOOD PROTECTION.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Ventura COST TO COMPLETE--MQ-25 71,200 71,200
County Point Mugu AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
HANGAR.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity NAVAL INNOVATION CENTER 30,000 30,000
Monterey (INC).
Connecticut
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base SUBMARINE PIER 8 0 44,242
New London REPLACEMENT.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base WEAPONS MAGAZINE & ORDNANCE 30,000 30,000
New London OPERATIONS FACILITY.
District of Columbia
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Barracks BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS 65,900 65,900
Washington (8th & SUPPORT FACILITY (INC).
Street & I)
District of Columbia
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Research BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE & 0 157,000
Laboratory SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
LABORATORY.
Djibouti
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Lemmonier ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT 51,600 51,600
(INC).
Florida
Navy & Marine Corps Cape Canaveral Space COST TO COMPLETE-- 15,600 15,600
Force Station ENGINEERING TEST FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Support COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND 0 45,425
Facility Blount INFRASTRUCTURE.
Island
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 4,575
Jacksonville (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station F-35 AIRCRAFT ENGINE REPAIR 0 78,117
Jacksonville FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station MULTI AIRCRAFT PAINT & 0 26,515
Jacksonville STRIP (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CONSOLIDATED "A" SCHOOL 0 45,502
Pensacola DORMITORY.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1537]]
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station ADVANCED HELICOPTER 98,505 98,505
Whiting Field TRAINING SYSTEM HANGAR
(INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 3,000
Whiting Field (DESIGN).
Georgia
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY 119,030 119,030
Kings Bay EXPANSION--COLUMBIA (INC).
Guam
Navy & Marine Corps Andersen Air Force PDI: JOINT CONSOLIDATED 181,124 121,124
Base COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
(INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Andersen Air Force PDI: WATER WELLS........... 70,070 70,070
Base
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas BLK V VA CLASS OPERATIONAL 0 0
STORAGE FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas NEX COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE. 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: COST TO COMPLETE--X- 31,000 31,000
RAY WHARF BERTH.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS.. 0 50,000
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: JOINT COMMUNICATION 158,600 83,600
UPGRADE (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: MISSILE INTEGRATION 87,270 87,270
TEST FACILITY (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas POLARIS POINT ECP UPGRADE.. 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas POLARIS POINT SUBMARINE 0 0
PIER.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas SATELLITE FIRE STATION..... 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE 0 0
FACILITY PHASES 1-3.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE & 0 32,000
ACCESS ROAD.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Guam PDI: INNER APRA HARBOR 105,950 105,950
RESILIENCY.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: ARTILLERY BATTERY 64,774 64,774
Blaz FACILITIES (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: RECYCLE CENTER........ 61,010 61,010
Blaz
Hawaii
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl DDG-1000 SHIP SUPPORT 83,000 83,000
Harbor-Hickam INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT 553,720 492,720
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl WATER TREATMENT PLANT (INC) 141,650 141,650
Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 0 15,690
Kaneohe Bay MODERNIZATION.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base MAIN GATE ENTRY REPLACEMENT 0 49,260
Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 108,350 37,350
Kaneohe Bay COMPLIANCE UPGRADE (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Pacific Missile Range PDI: AIRFIELD PAVEMENT 235,730 65,730
Facility Barking UPGRADES.
Sands
Japan
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: SCHOOL AGE CARE 58,000 58,000
Smedley D. Butler CENTERS.
Maine
[[Page 139 STAT. 1538]]
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval MULTI-MISSION DRYDOCK #1 220,793 220,793
Shipyard EXTENSION (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval POWER RELIABILITY & WATER 227,769 227,769
Shipyard RESILIENCE UPGRADES (INC).
Maryland
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity FOREIGN MATERIALS 114,000 73,000
Washington Suitland EXPLOITATION LAB.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Surface Warfare CONTAINED BURN FACILITY 0 65,000
Center Indian Head (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps US Naval Academy STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 0 86,000
Annapolis FACILITIES.
Nevada
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX 47,000 47,000
Fallon IMPROVEMENTS.
North Carolina
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT 200,000 40,000
Station Cherry Point CTR (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air FLIGHTLINE UTILITIES 0 15,000
Station Cherry Point MODERNIZATION, PHASE 2
(DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLE 0 48,280
Lejeune SHELTERS.
Pennsylvania
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity MACHINERY CONTROL 0 94,140
Mechanicsburg DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Rhode Island
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport CONSOLIDATED RDT&E SYSTEMS 0 40,000
FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport NEXT GENERATION SECURE 0 73,000
SUBMARINE PLATFORM
FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport NEXT GENERATION TORPEDO 0 37,000
INTEGRATION LAB.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport SUBMARINE PAYLOAD 0 40,000
INTEGRATION LABORATORY.
South Carolina
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Charleston NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING 65,400 65,400
FACILITY SIMULATION
EXPANSION (INC).
Virginia
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Expeditionary COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD 12,360 12,360
Base Little Creek- DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Fort Story
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Expeditionary EOD EXPEDITIONARY MINE 0 12,000
Base Little Creek- COUNTERMEASURES FACILITY
Fort Story (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base WATER TREATMENT PLANT...... 63,560 63,560
Quantico
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD 11,700 11,700
DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 93,307 93,307
SYSTEM UPGRADES (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN 20,430 20,430
FACILITIES.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk POWER UPGRADES--PIER 14 0 15,000
(DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk PPV UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING 380,000 380,000
INVESTMENT.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons Station SHORE POWER FOR VIRGINIA 0 2,200
Yorktown CLASS SUBMARINES (DESIGN).
[[Page 139 STAT. 1539]]
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons Station WEAPONS MAGAZINES (INC).... 71,758 71,758
Yorktown
Navy & Marine Corps Norfolk Naval Shipyard DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION 188,576 188,576
(INC).
Washington
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station EA-18G GROWLER MAINTENANCE 0 75,000
Whidbey Island FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY 245,700 95,700
Bangor WAREHOUSE.
Navy & Marine Corps Puget Sound Naval COST TO COMPLETE--CVN 78 48,800 48,800
Shipyard AIRCRAFT CARRIER
ELECTRICAL UPGRADES.
Worldwide Unspecified
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 69,208
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DATA PROCESSING FACILITY... 57,190 57,190
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 562,423 562,423
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (MARINE
CORPS) ($2,079,890
TRANSFERRED FROM O&M).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (NAVY)
($3,991,438 TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 162,855 162,855
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide JOINT MARITIME FACILITY.... 72,430 82,880
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide SIOP (DESIGN).............. 0 110,000
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 119,331 119,331
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 6,012,677 6,772,465
......................
AIR FORCE
Alaska
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base COAL THAW SHED ADDITION 0 1,750
(DESIGN).
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base CONSOLIDATED MUNITIONS 0 13,200
COMPLEX (DESIGN).
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE 0 0
COMPLEX OPERATIONS
FACILITY (DESIGN).
[[Page 139 STAT. 1540]]
Air Force Joint Base Elmendorf- JOINT INTEGRATED TEST & 152,000 82,000
Richardson TRAINING CENTER (INC).
Arizona
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air COMMUNICATIONS HEADQUARTERS 49,000 49,000
Force Base FACILITY.
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air MC-130J HANGAR/AIRCRAFT 125,000 50,000
Force Base MAINTENANCE UNIT.
Air Force Luke Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 45,000
California
Air Force Travis Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 60,000 60,000
Diego Garcia
Air Force Naval Support Facility OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY 29,000 29,000
Diego Garcia
Florida
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space INSTALL WASTE WATER "FORCE" 11,400 11,400
Force Station MAIN, ICBM ROAD.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space INSTALL WATER MAIN, ICBM 10,400 10,400
Force Station ROAD.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space PHILLIPS PARKWAY HAUL ROUTE 28,000 28,000
Force Station
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base 350TH SPECTRUM WARFARE WING 0 3,300
(DESIGN).
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 41,000 57,000
WITH LAND ACQUISITION.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A ADAL SQUADRON 23,000 23,000
OPERATIONS.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2- 52,000 52,000
BAY MX HANGAR.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2- 50,000 50,000
BAY TEST HANGAR.
Air Force Hurlburt Field 361 ISRG MISSION OPERATIONS 0 66,000
FACILITY.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT 30,000 30,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR 2.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT 33,000 33,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR 3.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A GENERAL PURPOSE 11,000 11,000
WAREHOUSE.
Air Force Tyndall Air Force Base FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION.. 0 0
Georgia
Air Force Moody Air Force Base 23RD SECURITY FORCES 0 35,000
SQUADRON OPS FACILITY.
Air Force Moody Air Force Base MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL 0 0
Air Force Robins Air Force Base AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 28,000 28,000
Germany
Air Force Ramstein Air Base 35 POINT INDOOR FIRING 44,000 44,000
RANGE.
Air Force Ramstein Air Base AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION 29,000 0
COMPOUND.
Greenland
Air Force Pituffik Space Base RUNWAY APPROACH LANDING 32,000 32,000
SYSTEM.
Hawaii
Air Force Joint Base Pearl COMBINED OPERATIONS CENTER 0 5,000
Harbor-Hickam (DESIGN).
Japan
Air Force Kadena Air Base PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION 66,350 66,350
CONTROL CENTER (INC).
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Louisiana
Air Force Barksdale Air Force CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 2,200
Base (DESIGN).
Air Force Barksdale Air Force WEAPONS GENERATION 116,000 18,000
Base FACILITIES DORMITORY.
Maryland
Air Force Joint Base Anacostia- LARGE VEHICLE INSPECTION 0 0
Bolling STATION.
Massachusetts
Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base FIRE STATION............... 55,000 55,000
Mississippi
Air Force Columbus Air Force WATER TANK STORAGE......... 0 14,200
Base
Missouri
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 ADAL WEAPONS RELEASE 13,600 13,600
Base SYSTEM STORAGE.
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 RADIO FREQUENCY HANGAR 114,000 20,000
Base
Montana
Air Force Malmstrom Air Force WEAPONS STORAGE & 60,000 60,000
Base MAINTENANCE FACILITY (INC).
Nebraska
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--1-BAY HANGAR 0 19,000
(DESIGN).
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--2-BAY HANGAR 0 16,000
(DESIGN).
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--SUPPLY 0 7,350
STORAGE FACILITY (DESIGN).
New Jersey
Air Force Joint Base McGuire-Dix- WELL NO. 5................. 0 0
Lakehurst
Air Force Joint Base McGuire-Dix- WELL NO. 6................. 0 0
Lakehurst
New Mexico
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base 192 BED DORMITORY (DESIGN). 0 0
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING 0 79,000
CENTER.
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base DORMITORY.................. 90,000 10,000
Air Force Kirtland Air Force 58 SOW/PJ/CRO PIPELINE DORM 0 10,000
Base
Air Force Kirtland Air Force COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER 0 0
Base SIMULATOR.
Air Force Kirtland Air Force EXPLOSIVE OPERATIONS 0 26,000
Base BUILDING.
Air Force Kirtland Air Force JOINT NAVIGATION WARFARE 0 0
Base CENTER HEADQUARTERS
(DESIGN).
Air Force Kirtland Air Force SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES 83,000 83,000
Base OFFICE HEADQUARTERS.
North Carolina
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 54,000
Force Base
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND 0 41,000
Force Base MAINTENANCE COMPLEX.
Norway
Air Force Royal Norwegian Air QUICK REACTION AIRCRAFT 72,000 72,000
Force Base Rygge HANGAR.
Ohio
Air Force Wright-Patterson Air AI SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER 0 0
Force Base (DESIGN).
Air Force Wright-Patterson Air HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER 0 45,000
Force Base LAB.
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Air Force Wright-Patterson Air RUNWAY (DESIGN)............ 0 15,000
Force Base
Oklahoma
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base BOMBER AGILE COMMON HANGAR 127,000 15,000
(INC).
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 54,000 54,000
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base E-7 SQUAD OPERATIONS CENTER 0 10,000
South Dakota
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ADD FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2 63,000 63,000
Base
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ALERT FACILITY........ 71,000 71,000
Base
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ENVIRONMENTAL 75,000 75,000
Base PROTECTION SHELTERS.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 S. ENVIRONMENTAL 88,000 88,000
Base PROTECTION SHELTERS.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 W. ALERT APRON & 81,000 81,000
Base ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SHELTERS.
Tennessee
Air Force Arnold Air Force Base INSTALLATION ACP GATE 2 0 0
UPGRADE.
Texas
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 LOW OBSERVABLE 0 24,700
CORROSION HANGAR AND THE
MISSION PLANNING FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 MISSION PLANNING 78,000 78,000
FACILITY.
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 UTILITIES & SITE 12,800 12,800
IMPROVEMENTS.
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base GATE REPAIRS (DESIGN)...... 0 4,500
Air Force Goodfellow Air Force PIPELINE STUDENT DORMITORY. 112,000 23,000
Base
Air Force Joint Base San Antonio- BMT CLASSROOMS/DINING 79,000 39,000
Lackland FACILITY 4 (INC).
United Kingdom
Air Force Royal Air Force RADR STORAGE FACILITY...... 20,000 20,000
Feltwell
Air Force Royal Air Force SURETY: COMMAND POST....... 104,000 10,000
Lakenheath
Air Force Royal Air Force SURETY: DEFENDER OPERATIONS 149,000 10,000
Lakenheath COMPOUND.
Utah
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 CANOPY REPAIR FACILITY 0 2,600
(DESIGN).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 MAINTENANCE FACILITY, 22,000 22,000
PHASE 1 (INC).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE 178,000 113,000
COMPLEX (INC).
Virginia
Air Force Joint Base Langley- FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 0 0
Eustis DOCK.
Air Force Langley Air Force Base 192ND WING HEADQUARTERS 0 0
(DESIGN).
Washington
Air Force Fairchild Air Force ALTERATION AIRCRAFT PARTS 0 2,500
Base WAREHOUSE (DESIGN).
Worldwide Unspecified
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
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Air Force Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 573,223 573,223
Locations
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (AIR FORCE)
($3,093,331 TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (SPACE
FORCE).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 123,800 123,800
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 72,900 72,900
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
Wyoming
Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC) 130,000 130,000
Base
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force 3,721,473 3,394,773
......................
DEFENSE-WIDE
Alabama
Defense-Wide DLA Distribution GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE.. 32,000 32,000
Center Anniston
California
Defense-Wide Armed Forces Reserve POWER GENERATION & 0 20,600
Center Mountain View MICROGRID.
Defense-Wide Naval Base Coronado SOF SEAL TEAM SEVENTEEN 0 75,900
OPERATIONS FACILITY.
Defense-Wide Travis Air Force Base MEDICAL WAREHOUSE ADDITION. 49,980 49,980
Defense-Wide Travis Air Force Base POWER GENERATION & 0 25,120
MICROGRID.
Cuba
Defense-Wide Naval Station HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT (INC 35,794 35,794
Guantanamo Bay 3).
Florida
Defense-Wide Homestead Air Reserve SOF CLIMATE CONTROLLED 0 33,000
Base TACTICAL STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Support POWER GENERATION & 0 30,500
Facility Blount ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Island RESILIENCE.
Georgia
Defense-Wide Fort Benning DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL... 127,375 22,375
Germany
Defense-Wide Rhine Ordnance MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT 99,167 99,167
Barracks (INC 12).
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison POWER GENERATION & 0 73,000
Ansbach (Storck MICROGRID.
Barracks)
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE 16,700 16,700
Rheinland-Pfalz TRAINING CENTER.
Guam
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Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 183,900 83,900
COMMAND CENTER (INC).
Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 61,903 61,903
EIAMD, PHASE 1 (INC).
Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas POWER RESILIENCY UPGRADES.. 0 0
Defense-Wide Naval Base Guam POWER GENERATION & 0 63,010
MICROGRID.
Japan
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Air POWER GENERATION & 0 10,000
Station Iwakuni MICROGRID.
Maryland
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING 455,000 230,000
#5 (INC 2).
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW VENONA WIDENING....... 26,600 26,600
Defense-Wide Walter Reed National MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION 70,000 70,000
Military Medical (INC 9).
Center
Massachusetts
Defense-Wide Cape Cod Space Force POWER GENERATION & 0 10,000
Station MICROGRID.
New Mexico
Defense-Wide White Sands Missile POWER GENERATION & 0 38,500
Range MICROGRID.
North Carolina
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg POWER GENERATION & 0 80,000
MICROGRID.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF FORWARD OPERATING BASE 0 44,700
FREEDOM UPGRADES.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF JOINT INTELLIGENCE 0 8,100
CENTER (DESIGN).
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF MISSION COMMAND CENTER. 130,000 80,000
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION 80,000 80,000
SUPPLY POINT PHASE 1.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION 0 65,000
SUPPLY POINT PHASE 2.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Base Camp SOF COMBAT SERIVCE SUPPORT/ 0 51,400
Lejeune MOTOR TRANSPORT EXPANSION.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Base Camp SOF MARINE RAIDER BATTALION 90,000 90,000
Lejeune OPS FACILITY (INC).
Pennsylvania
Defense-Wide Defense Distribution GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE.. 90,000 90,000
Depot New Cumberland
Defense-Wide Harrisburg Air SOF SIMULATOR FACILITY (MC- 13,400 13,400
National Guard Base 130J).
Puerto Rico
Defense-Wide Punta Borinquen RAMEY UNIT SCHOOL 155,000 66,519
REPLACEMENT.
Texas
Defense-Wide Camp Swift SMART WATER GRID........... 0 19,800
Defense-Wide Fort Hood CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT....... 0 34,500
Defense-Wide NSA Texas NSA/CSS TEXAS CRYPTOLOGIC 500,000 500,000
CENTER (INC).
United Kingdom
Defense-Wide Royal Air Force HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT, PHASE 322,200 47,200
Lakenheath 2 (INC).
Defense-Wide Royal Air Force SOF MRSP & PARTS STORAGE... 45,000 45,000
Mildenhall
Utah
Defense-Wide Camp Williams POWER GENERATION & 0 28,500
MICROGRID.
Virginia
Defense-Wide Pentagon OPERATIONS FACILITY........ 34,000 34,000
Washington
Defense-Wide Fairchild Air Force HYDRANT SYSTEM AREA C...... 85,000 85,000
Base
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Defense-Wide Manchester BULK STORAGE TANKS, PHASE 3 71,000 71,000
Worldwide Unspecified
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE)...... 26,571 26,571
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DHA)............... 29,077 29,077
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DLA)............... 30,900 30,900
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (ERCIP)............. 38,669 38,669
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (MDA)............... 21,360 21,360
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (NSA)............... 14,842 14,842
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (SOCOM)............. 32,731 32,731
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (TJS)............... 2,000 2,000
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (WHS)............... 14,851 14,851
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide ENERGY RESILIENCE & 684,330 0
Locations CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
PROGRAM.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide EXERCISE RELATED MINOR 4,727 4,727
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 77,000 77,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 3,000 3,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEFENSE-
WIDE).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 3,084 3,084
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DLA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 4,140 4,140
Locations CONSTRUCTION (MDA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 6,000 6,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (NSA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 25,000 25,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (SOCOM).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide 3,792,301 2,976,120
......................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Arizona
Army National Guard Camp Navajo BRIDGE (DESIGN)............ 0 0
Guam
Army National Guard Joint Forces READINESS CENTER ADDITION.. 55,000 55,000
Headquarters--Guam
Illinois
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Army National Guard General Richard L. READINESS CENTER ALTERATION 0 0
Jones National Guard (DESIGN).
Readiness Center
Army National Guard Marseilles Training RANGE CONTROL (DESIGN)..... 0 3,050
Center
Army National Guard Peoria Armory READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 8,000
Indiana
Army National Guard Shelbyville Armory AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 55,000
ADDITION/ALTERATION.
Iowa
Army National Guard Waterloo Armory NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE 13,800 13,800
MAINTENANCE SHOP.
Kentucky
Army National Guard Jackson Field VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 1,850
(DESIGN).
Michigan
Army National Guard Camp Grayling ALL-DOMAIN WARFIGHTING 0 4,400
TRAINING COMPLEX (DESIGN).
Mississippi
Army National Guard Camp Shelby ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT 0 11,600
FACILITY AND READINESS
CENTER (DESIGN).
Army National Guard Meridian Readiness ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT 0 2,200
Center and Army FACILITY (DESIGN).
Aviation Support
Facility
Nevada
Army National Guard Henderson Armory ARMORY EXPANSION (DESIGN).. 0 0
New Hampshire
Army National Guard Plymouth Training NATIONAL GUARD READINESS 26,000 26,000
Center CENTER.
New Mexico
Army National Guard Santa Fe Training SOLDIER PERFORMANCE 0 4,250
Center READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).
New York
Army National Guard Albany READINESS CENTER........... 0 90,000
North Carolina
Army National Guard Salisbury Training AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 69,000
Center ADDITION/ALTERATION.
North Dakota
Army National Guard Jamestown Armory ARMORY (DESIGN)............ 0 5,200
Oregon
Army National Guard Naval Weapons Systems AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE 0 16,000
Training Facility MACHINE GUN (MPMG) RANGE.
Boardman
South Dakota
Army National Guard Watertown Training NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE 28,000 28,000
Center MAINTENANCE SHOP.
Tennessee
Army National Guard Smyrna Training Site AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 4,000
(DESIGN).
Vermont
Army National Guard Swanton Armory READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 0
Virginia
Army National Guard Army Aviation Support COST TO COMPLETE--AIRCRAFT 15,500 15,500
Facility Sandston MAINTENANCE HANGAR.
Washington
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Army National Guard Fairchild Air Force DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)... 0 3,800
Base
Wisconsin
Army National Guard Black River Falls READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 0
Worldwide Unspecified
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 13,580 13,580
Locations
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 0 0
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard 151,880 430,230
......................
ARMY RESERVE
Alabama
Army Reserve Maxwell Air Force Base AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 0 28,000
ACTIVITY.
Alaska
Army Reserve Joint Base Elmendorf- MAINTENANCE FACILITY....... 0 46,000
Richardson
Illinois
Army Reserve Fort Sheridan AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 0 36,000
ACTIVITY.
Kentucky
Army Reserve Fort Knox AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY.. 0 50,000
Pennsylvania
Army Reserve New Castle Army AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 30,000 30,000
Reserve Center ACTIVITY/VMS/LAND.
Texas
Army Reserve Camp Bullis ARMY RESERVE CENTER 0 5,000
BUILDING (DESIGN).
Army Reserve Conroe Army Reserve ROTARY-WING LANDING PAD & 0 0
Center TAXIWAY.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 6,013 6,013
Locations
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 6,226 6,226
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve 42,239 207,239
......................
NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Maine
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval PARKING CONSOLIDATION 0 0
Reserve Shipyard (DESIGN).
Texas
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Naval Air Station AIRCRAFT HANGAR 0 50,000
Reserve Joint Reserve Base MODERNIZATION.
Fort Worth
Worldwide Unspecified
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Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 2,255 2,255
Reserve Locations
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Reserve Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (MARINE
CORPS RESERVE).
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Reserve Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (NAVY
RESERVE).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve 2,255 52,255
......................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Alaska
Air National Guard Eielson Air Force Base BCE PAVEMENTS & GROUNDS 0 15,000
FACILITY.
Air National Guard Joint Base Elmendorf- BASE SUPPLY COMPLEX........ 46,000 46,000
Richardson
Georgia
Air National Guard Savannah Combat TROOP CAMP (DESIGN)........ 0 3,800
Readiness Training
Center
Air National Guard Savannah Hilton Head C-130J CORROSION CONTROL 0 11,400
International Airport FACILITY.
Air National Guard Savannah Hilton Head DINING HALL & SERVICES 27,000 27,000
International Airport TRAIN FACILITY.
Illinois
Air National Guard Scott Air Force Base AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 6,000
(DESIGN).
Indiana
Air National Guard Fort Wayne F16 MISSION TRAINING 0 18,000
International Airport FACILITY (DESIGN).
Iowa
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport ADAL AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 0 50,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport EXTEND RUNWAY 13-31........ 0 65,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport REPAIR RUNWAY 13-31........ 0 90,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport WARM-UP / HOLDING PAD...... 0 15,000
Maine
Air National Guard Bangor Air National MENG 101ST ARW AMXS/AGE 0 0
Guard Base FACILITY (DESIGN).
Maryland
Air National Guard Warfield Air National ENGINE SOUND SUPPRESSOR 0 1,000
Guard Base EQUIPMENT (DESIGN).
Massachusetts
Air National Guard Otis Air National DINING FACILITY / EMEDS.... 31,000 31,000
Guard Base
Michigan
Air National Guard Selfridge Air National BRAVO RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT 0 2,400
Guard Base (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Selfridge Air National RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 0 9,000
Guard Base (DESIGN).
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Air National Guard Selfridge Air National TAXIWAY ALPHA RUNWAY 0 2,800
Guard Base IMPROVEMENT (DESIGN).
Mississippi
Air National Guard Key Field Air National BASE SUPPLY WAREHOUSE...... 19,000 19,000
Guard Base
Air National Guard Key Field Air National CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR 0 6,700
Guard Base (DESIGN).
Nevada
Air National Guard Reno-Tahoe ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND 0 3,200
International Airport SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Air National Guard Reno-Tahoe FUEL CELL HANGAR (DESIGN).. 0 5,400
International Airport
New Hampshire
Air National Guard Pease Air National JOINT USE CHILD DEVELOPMENT 0 0
Guard Base CENTER (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Pease Air National SMALL ARMS RANGE........... 0 16,000
Guard Base
New Jersey
Air National Guard Atlantic City Air ADAL MAINTENANCE HANGAR AIR 0 68,000
National Guard Base NATIONAL GUARD/SHOPS.
Oregon
Air National Guard Kingsley Field Air ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER 0 0
National Guard Base (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Klamath Falls Airport F-35 FTU ACADEMIC TRAINING 0 80,000
CENTER.
Air National Guard Portland International ADAL COMMUNICATIONS ANNEX.. 16,500 16,500
Airport
Utah
Air National Guard Salt Lake City FUEL CELL CORROSION CONTROL 0 73,000
International Airport HANGAR.
Air National Guard Salt Lake City MAINTENANCE HANGAR & SHOPS. 0 72,000
International Airport
West Virginia
Air National Guard Mclaughlin Air SQUADRON OPERATIONS 0 0
National Guard Base FACILITY (DESIGN).
Wisconsin
Air National Guard Volk Air National ADAL ACS COMPLEX........... 0 8,400
Guard Base
Worldwide Unspecified
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 24,146 24,146
Locations
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 25,000 25,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard 188,646 810,746
......................
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Delaware
Air Force Reserve Dover Air Force Base 512TH OPERATIONS GROUP 42,000 0
FACILITY.
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Georgia
Air Force Reserve Dobbins Air Reserve ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY 0 3,200
Base (DESIGN).
New York
Air Force Reserve Niagara Falls Air COMBINED OPERATIONS 0 54,000
Reserve Station FACILITY.
South Carolina
Air Force Reserve Joint Base Charleston AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION 0 33,000
FACILITY.
Texas
Air Force Reserve Joint Base San Antonio- C5M AGE MAINTENANCE 18,000 18,000
Lackland FACILITY.
Virginia
Air Force Reserve Joint Base Langley- TARGETING ISR CRITICAL 0 15,000
Eustis COMMUNICATIONS DATA
FACILITY (DESIGN).
Worldwide Unspecified
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 270 270
Locations
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 188 188
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve 60,458 123,658
......................
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Worldwide Unspecified
NATO NATO Security NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT 481,832 531,832
Investment Program PROGRAM.
........................
Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program 481,832 531,832
INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND
Worldwide Unspecified
MILCON, INDOPACOM Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 0 150,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
........................
Subtotal INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM 0 150,000
......................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 16,627,720 17,521,977
......................
FAMILY HOUSING
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Belgium
Fam Hsg Con, Army Chievres Air Base FAMILY HOUSING NEW 145,042 45,042
CONSTRUCTION (100 UNITS).
Germany
Fam Hsg Con, Army U.S. Army Garrison FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT 50,692 50,692
Bavaria CONSTRUCTION (27 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Army Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 32,824 32,824
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army 228,558 128,558
......................
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FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 16,254 16,254
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 41,089 41,089
Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide LEASED HOUSING............. 116,275 116,275
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 110,941 110,941
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 41,450 41,450
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 319 319
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 8,096 8,096
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 43,994 43,994
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Army 378,418 378,418
......................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Guam
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE 19,384 19,384
Corps ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 4
(68 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE 18,000 18,000
Corps ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 7
(46 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING, 65,378 65,378
Corps PHASE 9 (136 UNITS) (INC).
Japan
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Marine Corps Air REPAIR WHOLE HOUSE BUILDING 11,230 11,230
Corps Station Iwakuni 1255 (6 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 3,806 3,806
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DPRI/GUAM)......... 2,799 2,799
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide NAVY SOUTHEAST MHPI (2ND 57,000 57,000
Corps Locations RESTRUCTURE) (100 UNITS).
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 177,597 177,597
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 16,820 16,820
Corps Locations
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Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 57,061 57,061
Corps Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide LEASING.................... 68,426 68,426
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 112,019 112,019
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 56,956 56,956
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 435 435
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 17,424 17,424
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 44,967 44,967
Corps Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps 374,108 374,108
......................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Colorado
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Buckley Air Force Base MHPI RESTRUCTURE (351 12,000 12,000
UNITS).
Hawaii
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Joint Base Pearl MHPI RESTRUCTURE (460 147,555 147,555
Harbor-Hickam UNITS).
Japan
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Kadena Air Base FAMILY HOUSING 34,100 34,100
IMPROVEMENTS, KADENA TOWER
4511 (68 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Yokota Air Base FAMILY HOUSING 44,000 44,000
IMPROVEMENTS, PAIP 9,
PHASE 3 (34 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 36,575 36,575
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force 274,230 274,230
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 31,275 31,275
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 38,987 38,987
Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide LEASING.................... 5,436 5,436
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 142,572 142,572
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 54,581 54,581
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 1,475 1,475
Locations
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Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 12,701 12,701
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 72,738 72,738
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Air Force 359,765 359,765
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS (DIA).......... 553 553
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS (NSA).......... 93 93
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide LEASING (DIA).............. 33,911 33,911
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide LEASING (NSA).............. 14,320 14,320
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE (NSA).......... 37 37
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES (DIA)............ 4,445 4,445
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES (NSA)............ 15 15
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Defense-Wide 53,374 53,374
......................
FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified
Family Housing Improvement Unspecified Worldwide ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES-- 8,315 8,315
Fund Locations FHIF.
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund 8,315 8,315
......................
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified
Unaccompanied Housing Unspecified Worldwide ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES-- 497 497
Improvement Fund Locations UHIF.
........................
Subtotal Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund 497 497
......................
TOTAL FAMILY HOUSING 1,854,862 1,754,862
DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Army Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 171,870 171,870
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army 171,870 171,870
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
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Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Navy Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 112,791 162,791
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy 112,791 162,791
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 124,196 124,196
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force 124,196 124,196
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 1,304 1,304
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide 1,304 1,304
......................
TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE 410,161 460,161
......................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC 18,892,743 19,737,000
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TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
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SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands
of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Program Request Authorized
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Discretionary Summary By Appropriation
Energy And Water Development, And
Related Agencies
Appropriation Summary:
Nuclear Energy........................ 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D........ 278,000 0
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National nuclear security
administration:
Weapons activities................ 20,074,400 21,028,745
Defense nuclear nonproliferation.. 2,284,600 2,284,600
Naval reactors.................... 2,346,000 2,101,000
Federal salaries and expenses..... 555,000 555,000
Total, National Nuclear Security 25,260,000 25,969,345
Administration.....................
Environmental and other defense
activities:
Defense environmental cleanup..... 6,956,000 6,956,000
Other defense activities.......... 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Environmental & other defense 8,138,000 8,138,000
activities.........................
Total, Atomic Energy Defense 33,398,000 34,107,345
Activities...........................
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Total, Discretionary Funding.............. 33,836,000 34,267,345
Nuclear Energy
Idaho sitewide safeguards and security.. 160,000 160,000
Total, Nuclear Energy..................... 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D Program.. 278,000 0
Program decrease...................... [-278,000]
Total, Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D..... 278,000 0
Weapons Activities
Stockpile Management
Stockpile Major Modernization
B61-12 Life Extension Program....... 16,000 16,000
W80-4 Life Extension Program........ 1,259,048 1,259,048
SLCM-N Warhead...................... 0 50,000
Reconciliation adjustment......... [50,000]
W87-1 Modification Program.......... 649,096 649,096
W93 Program......................... 806,797 806,797
B61-13.............................. 49,357 49,357
Total, Stockpile Major Modernization.. 2,780,298 2,830,298
Stockpile services
Stockpile Sustainment............... 1,720,200 1,720,200
Weapons Dismantlement and 82,367 82,367
Disposition........................
Production Operations............... 1,020,243 1,020,243
Nuclear Enterprise Assurance........ 117,193 117,193
Subtotal, Stockpile Services........ 2,940,003 2,940,003
Total, Stockpile Management............. 5,720,301 5,770,301
Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Pit Production....... 982,263 982,263
21-D-512 Plutonium Pit 509,316 509,316
Production Project, LANL.......
15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments 7,942 7,942
Project, Phase 3, LANL.........
07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid 5,865 5,865
Waste Facility, LANL...........
04-D-125 Chemistry and 0 0
Metallurgy Research Replacement
Project, LANL..................
Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium 1,505,386 1,505,386
Modernization....................
Savannah River Plutonium
Modernization
Savannah River Pit Production... 75,486 75,486
21-D-511 Savannah River 1,130,000 1,130,000
Plutonium Processing Facility,
SRS............................
Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium 1,205,486 1,205,486
Modernization....................
Enterprise Plutonium Support...... 122,094 122,094
Total, Plutonium Modernization...... 2,832,966 2,832,966
High Explosives and Energetics
High Explosives & Energetics.... 132,023 132,023
21-D-510 HE Synthesis 0 0
Formulation and Production, PX.
PFAS Binder Mitigation and 0 0
Future Alternatives............
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Total, High Explosives and 132,023 132,023
Energetics.........................
Total, Primary Capability 2,964,989 2,964,989
Modernization........................
Secondary Capability Modernization
Secondary Capability Modernization.. 770,186 770,186
18-D-690 Lithium Processing 0 65,000
Facility, Y-12.....................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [65,000]
06-D-141 Uranium Processing 0 500,000
Facility, Y-12.....................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [500,000]
Total, Secondary Capability 770,186 1,335,186
Modernization........................
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program... 568,384 568,384
18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, 0 0
SRS................................
Total, Tritium and Defense Fuels 568,384 568,384
Program..............................
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization.. 221,588 221,588
26-D-511 MESA Photolithography 40,000 40,000
Capability (MPC), SNL................
26-D-510 Product Realization 15,000 15,000
Infrastructure for Stockpile
Modernization (PRISM), LLNL..........
Warhead Assembly Modernization........ 34,336 34,336
Capability Based Investments.......... 177,996 177,996
22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL 0 115,000
Reconciliation adjustment........... [115,000]
Total, Production Modernization......... 4,792,479 5,472,479
Stockpile Research, Technology, and
Engineering
Assessment Science.................... 980,959 980,959
26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project 20,000 20,000
(LAMP), LANL.........................
24-D-513 Z-pinch Experimental 0 57,345
Underground System (ZEUS) Test Bed
Facilities Improvement (ZTBFI), NNSS.
Reconciliation adjustment........... [57,345]
17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements 0 64,000
Project, NNSS........................
Reconciliation adjustment........... [64,000]
Engineering and Integrated Assessments 399,777 399,777
26-D-513 Combined Radiation 52,248 52,248
Environments for Survivability
Testing, SNL.........................
Inertial Confinement Fusion........... 699,206 699,206
26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield 26,000 26,000
Capability, LLNL.....................
Advanced Simulation and Computing..... 865,995 865,995
Weapon Technology and Manufacturing 276,279 276,279
Maturation...........................
Total, Stockpile Research, Technology, 3,320,464 3,441,809
and Engineering........................
Academic Programs....................... 94,000 94,000
Total, Academic Programs................ 94,000 94,000
Infrastructure and Operations
Operations of facilities.............. 1,722,000 1,722,000
Safety and environmental operations... 194,360 194,360
Maintenance and repair of facilities.. 920,000 920,000
Recapitalization...................... 741,179 741,179
Construction:
25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS..... 0 48,000
Reconciliation adjustment......... [48,000]
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23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity 0 85,000
Upgrade, LANL......................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [85,000]
Total, Construction................... 0 133,000
Total, Infrastructure and operations.... 3,577,539 3,710,539
Secure transportation asset
Operations and equipment.............. 299,541 299,541
Program direction..................... 149,244 149,244
Total, Secure transportation asset...... 448,785 448,785
Defense Nuclear Security
Operations and Maintenance............ 1,245,418 1,245,418
Total, Defense nuclear security......... 1,245,418 1,245,418
Information technology and cybersecurity 811,208 781,208
Program decrease...................... [-30,000]
Legacy contractor pensions.............. 64,206 64,206
Total, Weapons Activities................. 20,074,400 21,028,745
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Programs
Global material security
International nuclear security...... 62,865 62,865
Radiological security............... 186,406 186,406
Nuclear smuggling detection and 140,601 140,601
deterrence.........................
Total, Global material security....... 389,872 389,872
Material management and minimization
Reactor Conversion and Uranium 63,383 63,383
Supply.............................
Nuclear Material Removal and 61,000 61,000
Elimination........................
Plutonium Disposition............... 150,686 150,686
Total, Material management & 275,069 275,069
minimization.........................
Nonproliferation and arms control..... 221,008 221,008
Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D
Proliferation Detection............. 269,376 269,376
Nuclear Detonation Detection........ 307,435 307,435
Forensics R&D....................... 20,460 20,460
Nonproliferation Stewardship Program 149,383 149,383
Total, Defense nuclear 746,654 746,654
nonproliferation R&D.................
Nonproliferation Construction:
18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium 50,000 50,000
Disposition Project, SRS...........
Total, Nonproliferation construction.. 50,000 50,000
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,682,603 1,682,603
Programs...............................
Nuclear counterterrorism and incident
response program
Emergency Management................ 33,122 33,122
Counterterrorism and 596,878 596,878
Counterproliferation...............
Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and 630,000 630,000
Incident Response Program............
Legacy contractor pensions.............. 20,993 20,993
Use of Prior Year Balances.............. -48,996 -48,996
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation... 2,284,600 2,284,600
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Naval Reactors
Naval reactors development.............. 884,579 884,579
Columbia-Class reactor systems 35,300 35,300
development............................
Naval reactors operations and 703,581 703,581
infrastructure.........................
Program direction....................... 61,540 61,540
Construction:
26-D-530 East Side Office Building.... 75,000 75,000
25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition 60,000 60,000
Project..............................
14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 526,000 281,000
Recapitalization Project, NRF........
Program decrease.................... [-245,000]
Total, Construction..................... 661,000 416,000
Total, Naval Reactors..................... 2,346,000 2,101,000
Federal Salaries And Expenses
Program Direction....................... 555,000 555,000
Total, Federal Salaries And Expenses...... 555,000 555,000
Defense Environmental Cleanup
Closure sites:
Closure sites administration.......... 500 500
Richland:
River corridor and other cleanup 68,562 68,562
operations...........................
Central plateau remediation........... 754,259 754,259
Richland community and regulatory 10,700 10,700
support..............................
Construction:
22-D-402 L-897, 200 Area Water 4,000 4,000
Treatment Facility.................
Total, Construction--Richland......... 4,000 4,000
Total, Richland......................... 837,521 837,521
Office of River Protection:
Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant 390,415 390,415
Commissioning........................
Rad liquid tank waste stabilization 923,212 923,212
and disposition......................
Construction:
01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility.. 600,000 600,000
01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility...... 0 0
15-D-409 Low Activity Waste 78,600 78,600
Pretreatment System................
23-D-403, Hanford 200 West Area Tank 108,200 108,200
Farms Risk Management Project......
Total, Construction--Office of River 786,800 786,800
Protection ..........................
Total, Office of River Protection....... 2,100,427 2,100,427
Idaho National Laboratory:
Idaho cleanup and waste disposition... 452,242 452,242
Idaho community and regulatory support 3,779 3,779
Construction:
22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel 2,000 2,000
Staging Facility.................
23-D-402--Calcine Construction.... 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Idaho.......... 4,000 4,000
Total, Idaho National Laboratory........ 460,021 460,021
NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 1,955 1,955
Nuclear facility D & D
Separations Process Research Unit... 950 950
Nevada Site......................... 64,835 64,835
Sandia National Laboratories........ 1,030 1,030
Los Alamos National Laboratory...... 278,288 278,288
Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D.... 1,693 1,693
Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites.. 348,751 348,751
Oak Ridge Reservation:
OR Nuclear facility D & D............. 346,562 346,562
Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D...... 346,562 346,562
U233 Disposition Program.............. 63,000 63,000
OR cleanup and disposition............ 75,000 75,000
Construction:
14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury 34,885 34,885
Treatment Facility...............
17-D-401 On-site waste disposal 15,050 15,050
facility.........................
Total, Construction--Oak Ridge...... 49,935 49,935
Total, OR cleanup and waste 187,935 187,935
disposition..........................
OR community & regulatory support..... 5,900 5,900
OR technology development and 3,300 3,300
deployment...........................
Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............ 543,697 543,697
Savannah River Sites:
Savannah River risk management 396,394 396,394
operations...........................
Construction:
19-D-701 SR Security Systems 708 708
Replacement......................
Total, Savannah River Risk Management 397,102 397,102
Operations...........................
SR Community and Regulatory Support... 5,317 5,317
Savannah River National Laboratory 90,719 90,719
Operations & Maintenance.............
Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste 1,066,000 1,066,000
Stabilization and Disposition........
Construction:
20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 52,500 52,500
#10, 11, 12......................
Total, Construction--Savannah River 52,500 52,500
sites..............................
Total, Savannah River sites............. 1,611,638 1,611,638
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........... 413,424 413,424
Construction:
21-D-401 Hoisting Capability Project 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Waste Isolation 2,000 2,000
Pilot Plant..........................
Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...... 415,424 415,424
Program Direction....................... 312,818 312,818
Program Support......................... 20,320 20,320
Safeguards and Security................. 288,871 288,871
Technology Development and Deployment... 16,012 16,012
Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup...... 6,956,000 6,956,000
Other Defense Activities
Environment, health, safety and security
Program direction..................... 90,555 90,555
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Environment, Health, Safety & Security 141,908 141,908
Total, Environment, Health, safety and 232,463 232,463
security...............................
Office of Enterprise Assessments
Program direction..................... 59,132 59,132
Enterprise Assessments................ 30,022 30,022
Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments. 89,154 89,154
Specialized security activities......... 441,000 441,000
Office of Legacy Management
Legacy management..................... 177,716 177,716
Program direction..................... 22,542 22,542
Total, Office of Legacy Management...... 200,258 200,258
Defense-related administrative support.. 214,626 214,626
Office of hearings and appeals.......... 4,499 4,499
Subtotal, Other Defense Activities........ 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Other Defense Activities........... 1,182,000 1,182,000
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DIVISION E <<NOTE: Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026.>> --DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
SEC. 5001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the ``Department of
State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this division is
as follows:
Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 5002. Definitions.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
Sec. 5111. Under Secretary for Management.
Sec. 5112. Office of Medical Services.
Sec. 5113. Assistant Secretary for Administration.
Sec. 5114. Bureau of Administration.
Sec. 5115. Office of the Historian.
Sec. 5116. Chief information officer for diplomatic technology.
Sec. 5117. Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
Sec. 5118. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5119. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5120. Sense of Congress regarding modernization and realignment of
consular systems.
Sec. 5121. Fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
Sec. 5131. Assistant Secretary for Human Resources.
Sec. 5132. Bureau of Human Resources.
Sec. 5133. Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5134. Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5135. Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5136. Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5137. Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute.
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Sec. 5138. Fees for use of the George P. Schultz National Foreign
Affairs Training Center.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
Sec. 5141. Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
Sec. 5142. Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau
jurisdiction.
Sec. 5143. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic.
Sec. 5144. Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean region.
Sec. 5145. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5146. Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5147. Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5148. Countering PRC Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5149. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
Sec. 5150. Bureau of African Affairs.
Sec. 5151. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5152. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5153. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5154. Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5155. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5156. Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5157. Office of Haitian Affairs.
Sec. 5158. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5159. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5160. Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5161. Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs.
Sec. 5162. Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 5171. Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
Sec. 5172. Support for congressional delegations.
Sec. 5173. Notification requirements for authorized and ordered
departures.
Sec. 5174. Strengthening enterprise governance.
Sec. 5175. Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer
program.
Sec. 5176. Report on China's diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5177. Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered
diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5178. Foreign affairs manual changes.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
Sec. 5201. Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language
instructors.
Sec. 5202. Training limitations.
Sec. 5203. Language incentive pay for civil service employees.
Sec. 5204. Options for comprehensive evaluations.
Sec. 5205. Job share and part-time employment opportunities.
Sec. 5206. Promoting reutilization of language skills in the Foreign
Service.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5301. Post Data Pilot Program.
Sec. 5302. Authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas.
Sec. 5303. Reports on technology transformation projects at the
Department.
Sec. 5304. Commercial spyware.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5401. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
Sec. 5402. Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5403. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5404. Foreign information manipulation and interference strategy.
Sec. 5405. Repeal of limitation on use of funds for international
expositions.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
Sec. 5501. Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.
Sec. 5502. Special agents.
Sec. 5503. Modification of congressional notification requirement
relating to embassy reopening.
Sec. 5504. Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security
agents.
Sec. 5505. Expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program
to include nonsecurity staff.
Sec. 5506. Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required
for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission.
Sec. 5507. Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations
return to standards report.
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Sec. 5508. Reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services.
TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5601. Submission of federally funded research and development
center reports to Congress.
Sec. 5602. Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access.
Sec. 5603. Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR
license applications.
Sec. 5604. HAVANA Act payment fix.
Sec. 5605. Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United
States Mission in China.
Sec. 5606. Report on United States Mission Australia staffing.
Sec. 5607. Extensions.
Sec. 5608. Updating counterterrorism reports.
SEC. 5002. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651 note.>> DEFINITIONS.
Except as otherwise provided, in this division--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate;
(2) the term ``Department'' means the Department of State;
(3) the term ``Deputy Secretary'' means the Deputy Secretary
of State; and
(4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of State.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
SEC. 5111. UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 1(b) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Under secretary for management.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the Department
of State, among the Under Secretaries authorized by
paragraph (1), an Under Secretary for Management who
shall assist the Secretary of State and the Deputy
Secretary of State on matters related to the management
and administration of the Department, and such other
related duties as the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A), the
Under Secretary for Management shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters pertaining
to the management, development, and administration of
the Department of State in the conduct of foreign
policy, including, as appropriate--
``(i) acquisitions and asset management;
``(ii) human resources and personnel
management;
``(iii) matters related to the clinical,
occupational, and mental health programs of the
Department;
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``(iv) information technology and
communications systems, including policies and
directives to achieve and maintain interoperable
communications among the components of the
Department;
``(v) domestic and overseas facilities,
property, equipment, vehicle fleets, and other
material resources;
``(vi) security for personnel, information
technology and communications systems, facilities,
property, equipment, and other material resources;
and
``(vii) consular affairs and services.''.
(b) Protection of Historic and Artistic Furnishings of Reception
Areas of the Department of State Building.--Section 41 of the State
Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2713) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, acting through the
Under Secretary for Management,'' after ``The Secretary of
State''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management,'' after
``Whenever the Secretary of State''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management,'' after
``The Secretary of State''.
SEC. 5112. OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(p) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> Office of Medical Services.--There
shall be in the Department of State a Chief Medical Officer, to be
appointed by the Secretary of State, who--
``(1) shall lead the Office of Medical Services; and
``(2) as required by section 904 of the Foreign Service Act
of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084), shall be responsible to the Secretary,
acting through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters
relating to the clinical and mental health programs of the
Department and all related activities, in accordance with the
needs of the Department.''.
SEC. 5113. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (17); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Assistant secretary for administration.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the Department
of State an Assistant Secretary for Administration who
shall be responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters
relating to enterprise logistics, knowledge management,
acquisition, and other operational services worldwide in
support of United States foreign policy, and such other
related duties as the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for Administration shall maintain
continuous observation
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and coordination of all matters pertaining to
administrative matters of the Department of State in the
conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate--
``(i) providing global logistics and support
for the people and programs of United States
Missions, including policies and procedures to
administer government-wide allowances;
``(ii) managing the Department's domestic
safety, occupational health, multimedia services,
general services, and global publishing;
``(iii) providing planning, training, and
exercises of emergency management to ensure
preparedness for the Department's leadership and
workforce; and
``(iv) ensuring the Department safeguards
privacy and promotes transparency through
compliance, advice, training, collaboration, and
records management, including public requests to
access Department records.''.
SEC. 5114. BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2651a), as amended by section 5112, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(q) Other Bureaus.--
``(1) Bureau of administration.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Administration, which
shall perform such functions related to support programs
for the Department and United States embassies and
consulates, including enterprise logistics, knowledge
management, and other worldwide operational services, as
the Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
Administration shall be at the head of the Bureau of
Administration.''.
SEC. 5115. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> OFFICE OF THE HISTORIAN.
There shall be in the Bureau of Administration of the Department
described in subsection (q)(1) of section 1 of the State Department
Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114, a Historian of the Department of State, who shall be the head of
the Office of the Historian.
SEC. 5116. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
FOR DIPLOMATIC TECHNOLOGY.
(a) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department a Chief
Information Officer for Diplomatic Technology who shall be responsible
to the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management,
for--
(1) matters relating to the information technology,
cybersecurity workforce, and digital infrastructure of the
Department; and
(2) such other related duties as the Secretary may from time
to time designate.
(b) Responsibilities.--In addition to the responsibilities described
in subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer for Diplomatic
Technology shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all
matters pertaining to diplomatic technology in the conduct of foreign
policy, including, as appropriate--
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(1) enterprise planning and governance, including--
(A) managing information technology budget
formulation and execution, acquisitions, and inventory
management; and
(B) determining the Department's information
technology strategic goals and priorities;
(2) cybersecurity and risk management;
(3) technology operations and innovation; and
(4) customer experience.
SEC. 5117. BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC TECHNOLOGY.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Bureau of diplomatic technology.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Diplomatic Technology,
which shall perform such functions related to the
strategy, planning, performance monitoring and
assessment, programming, budget formulation and
execution, acquisition, governance, cybersecurity,
information technology workforce planning, integration,
modernization, and oversight of the Department's
information technology, systems, and communications
infrastructure as the Under Secretary for Management may
prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Chief Information Officer shall be
the head of the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.''.
SEC. 5118. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONSULAR AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5113, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) Assistant secretary for consular affairs.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the Department
of State an Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs who
shall be responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters
relating to consular affairs, including, as appropriate,
leading the coordination of programs carried out by
Federal departments and agencies overseas, and such
other related duties as the Secretary may from time to
time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--The Assistant Secretary for
Consular Affairs shall maintain continuous observation
and coordination of all matters pertaining to consular
functions in the conduct of foreign policy, including,
as appropriate--
``(i) formulating and implementing policy
relating to immigration, provision of consular
services, and determination of United States
citizenship;
``(ii) developing, revising, implementing, and
directing policies, procedures, and regulations,
including--
``(I) the adjudication and issuance
of passports, visas, and related
services;
``(II) the protection and welfare of
United States citizens and interests
abroad;
``(III) the provision of consular
services by third countries in the
absence of a United States consular
presence; and
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``(IV) the determination of United
States citizenship or nationality;
``(iii) providing guidance and recommendations
on related consular issues to Department
principals and United States embassies and
consulates;
``(iv) ensuring responsive and efficient
provision of consular services in the United
States and overseas;
``(v) overseeing and directing the Passport
Office and Visa Office; and
``(vi) maintaining the security of official
consular documentation, in collaboration with the
Bureau of Diplomatic Security.''.
SEC. 5119. BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS.
Section 1(g) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(g)) is amended to read as follows:
``(g) Bureau of Consular Affairs.--
``(1) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department of
State a Bureau of Consular Affairs, which shall perform such
functions related to consular functions performed by United
States consular officers as the Under Secretary for Management
may prescribe.
``(2) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs
shall be the head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs.''.
SEC. 5120. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING MODERNIZATION AND
REALIGNMENT OF CONSULAR SYSTEMS.
It is the sense of Congress that the Department should--
(1) align consular information systems modernization with
enterprise-wide information technology strategy and
cybersecurity policies;
(2) improve integration, reduce redundancy, and enhance
efficiency across Department-wide systems; and
(3) ensure that consular systems benefit from unified
management, architecture, and modernization.
SEC. 5121. FEE FOR USE OF DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION ROOMS.
Section 54 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2726) is amended in the first sentence by striking ``The
Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management,''.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
SEC. 5131. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5118, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) Assistant secretary for human resources.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for Human
Resources who shall be responsible to the Secretary of
State, acting through the Under Secretary for
Management, for matters relating to human resources, the
management and development of the workforce of the
Department, and such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
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``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for Human Resources shall maintain
continuous observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to human capital, workforce development and
management in the conduct of foreign policy, including,
as appropriate--
``(i) personnel management, including
recruitment, development, evaluation retention,
promotion, and retirement;
``(ii) the Department of State's training and
development institutions, programs, and
responsibilities;
``(iii) managing employee experience,
relations, and benefits, including addressing
grievances, ensuring accessibility, managing
accommodations, and administering the Department's
benefits and annuities;
``(iv) domestic and overseas assignments
policy and administration;
``(v) presidential appointments; and
``(vi) such other related duties as the Under
Secretary for Management may from time to time
designate.
``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this
paragraph may be construed to conflict with or otherwise
overlap with the authorities and responsibilities of the
Director General of the Foreign Service as set forth in
section 208 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 3928).''.
SEC. 5132. BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
(a) In General.--Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department
Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5117, is further amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(3) Bureau of human resources.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Human Resources, which
shall perform such functions related to the recruitment,
training, and retirement of personnel of the Department
as the Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Human
Resources shall be the head of the Bureau of Human
Resources.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> References.--Any reference in any
statute, reorganization plan, Executive order, regulation, agreement,
determination, or other official document or proceeding to--
(1) the Director of Global Talent shall be deemed to refer
to the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources; and
(2) the Bureau of Global Talent Management shall be deemed
to refer to the Bureau of Human Resources.
SEC. 5133. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2665b.>> VETERANS INNOVATION
PARTNERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--There shall be in the Department a Veterans
Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program (hereinafter in this section
referred to as the ``VIP Fellowship Program'').
(b) Finding.--Congress finds that the VIP Fellowship Program plays a
vital role in providing veterans with professional experience,
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training, and pathways to careers in international affairs, while
strengthening the Department's recruitment of skilled, diverse, and
service-minded personnel.
(c) Objectives.--The program required by subsection (a) shall--
(1) expand opportunities for veterans to gain professional
experience in diplomacy, development, and international
cooperation;
(2) leverage the skills, leadership, and expertise of
veterans to enhance the work of the Department and other
participating agencies; and
(3) support the transition of veterans into public service
careers, particularly in foreign affairs.
(d) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be
administered by the Department, consistent with existing law and
regulations, and in coordination with relevant Federal departments and
agencies and veteran-serving organizations.
SEC. 5134. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2665c.>> THOMAS R. PICKERING FOREIGN
AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Thomas R.
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall continue
to provide financial assistance, mentoring, and professional development
opportunities to graduate students who commit to pursuing careers in the
Foreign Service of the United States.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be
administered by the Department, consistent with existing law and
regulations.
SEC. 5135. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2665d.>> CHARLES B. RANGEL
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Charles B.
Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall continue
to recruit and support outstanding individuals from diverse backgrounds
to prepare them for careers in the Foreign Service.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be
administered by the Department, consistent with existing law and
regulations.
SEC. 5136. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2736d-1.>> DONALD M. PAYNE
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Donald M.
Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall continue
to provide financial assistance, mentoring, and professional development
opportunities to individuals pursuing careers in development.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be
administered by the Department, consistent with existing law and
regulations.
SEC. 5137. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4021a.>> MATTERS RELATING TO THE
FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE.
(a) Director Line of Reporting.--The Director of the Foreign Service
Institute shall report to the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources
for all matters pertaining to the management, execution,
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and strategy of the training and instruction required by section 701 of
the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4021).
(b) Schools of Instruction.--The Foreign Service Institute shall
consist of at least four schools of instruction, which shall provide
instruction consistent with the requirements set forth in chapter 7 of
title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.). The
schools of instruction shall be as follows:
(1) The School of Professional and Area Studies, which shall
provide job-specific orientation, tradecraft, and area studies,
as well as new-hire orientation programs.
(2) The School of Leadership and Management Studies, which
shall provide leadership and crisis management training.
(3) The School of Applied Information Technology Studies,
which shall provide instruction to ensure information technology
professionals have the up-to-date knowledge and skills required
to operate and maintain the complex computer and technology
systems employed by the Department.
(4) The School of Foreign Languages, which shall be
responsible for providing language instruction as prescribed by
law and at the direction of the Secretary.
SEC. 5138. FEES FOR USE OF THE GEORGE P. SCHULTZ NATIONAL FOREIGN
AFFAIRS TRAINING CENTER.
Section 53 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2725) is amended in the first sentence by striking ``The
Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management''.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
SEC. 5141. UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Section 1(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)), as amended by section 5111, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Under secretary for political affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State, among the Under Secretaries
authorized by paragraph (1), an Under Secretary of State
for Political Affairs who shall assist the Secretary of
State and the Deputy Secretary of State on matters
relating to regional and bilateral diplomacy, and such
other related duties as the Secretary may from time to
time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subsection (a), the
Under Secretary for Political Affairs shall maintain
continuous observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to the implementation of the foreign policy
of the United States, including, as appropriate,
coordinating with the other Under Secretaries of State
in implementing foreign policy.''.
SEC. 5142. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> CONGRESSIONAL
NOTIFICATION REGARDING CHANGES TO BUREAU
JURISDICTION.
(a) In General <<NOTE: Deadline.>> .--The Secretary, acting through
the Under Secretary for Management and the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, shall, not later than 60 days before making any change to the
geographic or functional jurisdiction of any bureau of the Department,
including by adding or removing countries or otherwise
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changing the scope of responsibilities under the purview of such bureau,
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of
such proposed change, including--
(1) a justification for such change;
(2) a description of the expected operational, programmatic,
or policy implications for any bureau affected by such change;
(3) any proposed or anticipated staffing changes as a result
of such change; and
(4) the anticipated cost or savings of such change.
(b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5143. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR
THE ARCTIC.
(a) Establishment.--There is authorized to be in the Department an
Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic who shall be responsible to the
Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Political Affairs,
for--
(1) matters relating to the Arctic region; and
(2) such other related duties as such the Secretary may from
time to time designate.
(b) <<NOTE: President.>> Appointment.--The Ambassador-at-Large for
the Arctic shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--The Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic
shall--
(A) advance United States interests in the Arctic
region;
(B) engage with foreign governments,
intergovernmental organizations, the Arctic Council, and
other international or multilateral organizations of
which the United States is a member or has observer
status and which advance United States interests in the
Arctic region;
(C) facilitate the development and coordination of
United States foreign policy and programs in the Arctic
region;
(D) coordinate with relevant offices, bureaus, and
interagency partners on efforts to counter the malign
influence of the Russian Federation and the People's
Republic of China in Arctic countries and Arctic
multilateral fora and organizations;
(E) coordinate the diplomatic objectives with
respect to the activities described in subparagraph (A),
and, as appropriate, represent the United States within
multilateral fora that address international cooperation
and foreign policy matters in the Arctic region;
(F) help inform, in coordination with the Bureau of
Economic Affairs, transnational commerce and commercial
maritime transit in the Arctic region;
(G) ensure, in coordination with the Bureau of
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific
Affairs,
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that scientific data, environmental monitoring, and
scientific research cooperation is consistent with
regional security planning programs and research
security best practices in the Department and other
relevant Federal departments and agencies;
(H) consult, as appropriate, with Arctic indigenous
communities, including by ensuring equal application and
full protection of laws relating to investment
screening, foreign influence, and other relevant
national security regulations and statutes;
(I) ensure that all actions taken to perform the
duties described in this subsection are consistent with
the Arctic Region Security Policy in accordance with
subsection (f); and
(J) use the voice, vote, and influence of the United
States to encourage other countries and international
multilateral organizations to support the principles of
the Arctic Region Security Policy implemented pursuant
to subsection (f).
(2) Areas of responsibility.--The Ambassador-at-Large for
Arctic Affairs is authorized to maintain continuous observation
and coordination on matters related to the following:
(A) Institutions for cooperation among the Arctic
countries.
(B) Scientific monitoring and research on local,
regional, and global environmental issues.
(C) Responsible natural resource management and
economic development.
(3) Additional duties.--In addition to the duties and
responsibilities specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), the
Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs shall also carry out such
other relevant duties as the Secretary may assign.
(d) Arctic Watcher Program.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic
Affairs shall establish and carry out a program to be known as the
``Arctic Watcher Program'', to--
(1) monitor the Arctic region across the security, military,
economic, natural resource, cyber, scientific, and political
sectors in foreign countries;
(2) <<NOTE: China. Russia.>> monitor and combat the
People's Republic of China, Russian Federation, and other malign
influence campaigns across the Arctic region that impact United
States national security, European security, and Indo-Pacific
security that pose a threat to the rules-based order, and
undermine United States interests in the region;
(3) strengthen the capacity of the United States to engage
with foreign countries and regional and international
organizations that are engaged in Arctic affairs; and
(4) strengthen United States energy security, cyber
security, and economic interests in the Arctic, including in the
critical minerals and natural resources sectors.
(e) Expansion of Regional China Officer and Russia Watcher Positions
to the Arctic Region.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall expand the number of
Regional China Officer and Russia Watcher positions to include
the following:
(A) At least three posts in European countries with
significant interests in the Arctic region.
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(B) At least one post in North American countries
with significant interests in the Arctic region.
(2) Position composition.--One-half of the positions
described in paragraph (1) shall be part of the Regional China
Officer program and one-half of such positions shall be Russia
Watchers.
(3) Notification.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic
Affairs shall notify the appropriate congressional committees
upon assigning an individual to a position described in
paragraph (1).
(f) Arctic Region Security Policy.--
(1) Lead bureau.--The Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs shall be the lead bureau for developing and implementing
the Arctic Region Security Policy of the United States, in
coordination with other relevant regional and functional bureaus
and offices of the Department and other relevant Federal
departments and agencies, to advance United States national
security interests.
(2) Duties and responsibilities.--The Arctic Region Security
Policy shall advance United States national security interests
by assessing, developing, budgeting for, and implementing plans,
policies, and actions--
(A) to bolster the diplomatic presence of the United
States in Arctic countries, including through
enhancements to diplomatic missions and facilities,
participation in regional and bilateral dialogues that
advance United States interests related to Arctic
security, and coordination of United States initiatives
and assistance programs across agencies to protect the
national security of the United States and its allies
and partners;
(B) to enhance the resilience of Arctic countries
that are United States allies and partners with respect
to the economic, environmental, and security effects
that may result from increased accessibility of the
Arctic region;
(C) to assess specific added risks to the Arctic
region and Arctic countries that--
(i) are vulnerable to the changing Arctic
environment; and
(ii) are strategically significant to the
United States;
(D) to advance principles of good governance by
encouraging and cooperating with Arctic countries on
collaborative approaches--
(i) to responsibly manage natural resources in
the Arctic region;
(ii) to share the burden of ensuring maritime
safety in the Arctic region;
(iii) to address challenges posed by the
militarization of the Arctic region by the Russian
Federation;
(iv) to address growing security cooperation
in the Arctic region by the Russian Federation and
People's Republic of China and the implications
for United States national security interests and
Arctic security;
(v) to develop multilateral policies among
Arctic countries on the management of maritime
transit
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routes through the Arctic region and work
cooperatively on the transit policies for access
to and transit in the Arctic Region by non-Arctic
countries; and
(vi) to facilitate the development of Arctic
Region Security Action Plans to ensure effective
implementation of the objectives identified in the
Arctic Region Security Policy;
(E) to evaluate the vulnerability, security,
survivability, and resiliency of United States interests
in the Arctic region;
(F) to counter malign influence from the Russian
Federation and the People's Republic of China in Arctic
countries and Arctic multilateral fora, including
through the exploitation or manipulation of--
(i) science and research partnerships or
organizations;
(ii) economic development projects in
strategic sectors, including transportation,
energy, and telecommunications;
(iii) educational, cultural, and religious
organizations; and
(iv) engagements with subnational and
indigenous governance structures; and
(G) to increase coordination among Arctic countries
that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization on the protection of critical
infrastructure, including energy, telecommunications,
and scientific infrastructure.
(g) Restrictions and Requirements.--
(1) Scope of authority.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic
Affairs and any other personnel assigned to the Ambassador-at-
Large shall not have any authority or role in decision-making on
United States domestic policy issues beyond those directly
related to United States foreign policy with international
partners and stakeholders in the Arctic region.
(2) Briefings requirement.--The Ambassador-at-Large for
Arctic Affairs shall provide to the appropriate congressional
committees periodic briefings on diplomatic engagements in the
Arctic.
(3) Guidance related to attendance and participation at
arctic conferences and multilateral fora.--The Secretary shall
disseminate guidance, in coordination with the Bureau of
Diplomatic Security and relevant interagency partners, for the
attendance and participation of United States Government
officials at Arctic conferences and multilateral fora, taking
into consideration--
(A) the potential for United States Government
attendance to advance United States national security
and foreign policy objectives; and
(B) the degree to which the organization hosting or
funding a conference or other event is funded,
controlled, or advances the interests of the Russian
Federation or People's Republic of China.
(h) <<NOTE: Russia. China.>> Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
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Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National
Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other
relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on Russian and
Chinese malign influence in the Arctic region.
(2) Contents.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall--
(A) examine the Arctic strategies of Russia and
China and the impact of such strategies on United States
national security, scientific, and foreign policy
interests in the Arctic region;
(B) examine Russian and Chinese cooperation in the
Arctic region and implications of any such cooperation
for the United States;
(C) examine the efforts of Russia and China to
advance the strategic interests of such countries in the
Arctic region through exploiting, manipulating, or co-
opting non-governmental and international organizations
in the Arctic region;
(D) provide a list of multilateral engagements and
conferences attended by the Ambassador-at-Large for
Arctic Affairs during the reporting period and an
explanation of how such engagements countered Russian
and Chinese influence and advanced United States
national security and foreign policy interests;
(E) examine Russian and Chinese efforts to gain
control and influence over key sectors in the Arctic
region, including critical minerals, energy,
transportation, and fishing;
(F) assess Russian and Chinese efforts to exploit
scientific and academic research in the Arctic,
including through research partnerships with academic
institutions in the United States and other Arctic
countries; and
(G) assess the tools, resources, and funding
available to counter Russian and Chinese influence in
the Arctic region.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex if necessary.
(4) Sunset.--The reporting requirement in this subsection
shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(i) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Arctic countries'' means those countries
that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are permanent
members of the Arctic Council; and
(2) the term ``Arctic region'' means--
(A) the geographic region north of the 66.56083
parallel latitude north of the equator;
(B) all the United States territory north and west
of the boundary formed by the Porcupine, Yukon, and
Kuskokwim Rivers;
(C) all contiguous seas, including the Arctic Ocean
and the Beaufort, Bering, and Chukchi Seas; and
(D) the Aleutian Chain.
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SEC. 5144. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR
THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION.
(a) Establishment.--There is authorized to be in the Department an
Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean Region who shall be responsible
to the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
(1) matters relating to the Indian Ocean region; and
(2) such other related duties as the Secretary may from time
to time designate.
(b) <<NOTE: President.>> Appointment.--The ambassador described in
subsection (a) may only be established if appointed by the President, by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--The responsibilities of the Ambassador-at-
Large for the Indian Ocean Region may include--
(A) ensuring harmonization and continuity of United
States diplomatic efforts and assistance programs across
Indian Ocean region countries;
(B) identifying the diplomatic, military, economic,
and development lines of effort that are of greatest
United States strategic interest in Indian Ocean region
countries and reinforcing United States diplomatic and
interagency engagement with respect to such lines of
effort; and
(C) identifying and reinforcing United States
diplomatic and interagency engagement to counter malign
People's Republic of China influence activities in the
Indian Ocean region and Indian Ocean region countries
that are contrary to United States interests.
(2) Indian ocean region countries defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``Indian Ocean region countries'' means--
(A) the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean; and
(B) such other countries as the Secretary may
determine, after consultation with the appropriate
congressional committees.
SEC. 5145. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5131, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) Assistant secretary for east asian and pacific
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for East
Asian and Pacific Affairs who shall be responsible to
the Secretary of State, acting through the Under
Secretary for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to East Asia and the
Pacific region; and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
shall maintain continuous observation and coordination
of all matters pertaining to implementation of United
States foreign policy in East Asia and the Pacific.''.
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SEC. 5146. BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5132, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(4) Bureau of east asian and pacific affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of East Asian and Pacific
Affairs, which shall perform such functions related to
implementation of United States foreign policy to East
Asia and the Pacific as the Under Secretary for
Political Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for East Asian
and Pacific Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `East
Asia and the Pacific' means the region of countries that
the Secretary of State designates as within the
responsibility of the Bureau for East Asian and Pacific
Affairs.''.
SEC. 5147. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF
MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS IN BUREAU OF EAST
ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Director who
shall oversee an Office of Multilateral Affairs in the Bureau of East
Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(b) Duties.--The Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs
should--
(1) coordinate and support diplomatic engagement in East
Asia-focused regional fora and organizations, including the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Association of Southeast
Nations, ASEAN Regional Forum, East Asia Summit, the Lower
Mekong Initiative, and any other East Asia-focused multilateral
fora determined by the Secretary; and
(2) provide staff and logistic support to the United States
Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the United
States Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Nations.
(c) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is 5
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5148. <<NOTE: 22 USC 6901 note.>> COUNTERING PRC INFLUENCE
FUND UNIT.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and maintain a
Countering the PRC Influence Fund Unit (in this section referred to as
the ``CPIF Unit'') in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(b) Personnel.--
(1) Composition.--The CPIF Unit may be comprised of a
Director, Deputy Director, and additional staff as appropriate,
including a Budget Analyst, a Grant Officer, a Program
Assistant, and a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Specialist.
(2) Staffing.--The CPIF Unit shall be comprised of personnel
with expertise or experience in performing the following
functions:
(A) Grants Officer.
(B) Program Assistant.
(C) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist.
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(3) Director.--The Director of the CPIF Unit shall fulfill
the following responsibilities:
(A) Identify on an annual basis specific strategic
priorities for the CPIF Unit consistent with United
States national security priorities and objectives.
(B) In coordination with the head of the Office of
Foreign Assistance and other relevant officials of the
Department, coordinate, select, and approve all CPIF
Unit programming, such as geographic and functional
areas of focus, based on criteria that the program
directly counters malign activities by the People's
Republic of China.
(C) Ensure that all CPIF Unit programming advances
United States foreign policy and national security
interests.
(D) Conduct oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of
the effectiveness of all CPIF Unit programming to ensure
that it advances United States foreign policy and
national security interests and degrades the ability of
the People's Republic of China or entities acting on the
behalf of the People's Republic of China to conduct
malign influence operations.
(E) Ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that
all CPIF Unit programming is carried out in coordination
with other Federal activities to counter PRC malign
influence.
(F) On a quarterly basis, brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the development of annual
strategic priorities and CPIF Unit project selection and
implementation.
(G) Provide a written list of CPIF Unit projects
approved for each fiscal year to--
(i) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(ii) the Committee on Foreign Relations and
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(4) Deputy director.--The Deputy Director of the CPIF Unit
may have responsibility for policy and programming to assist the
Director, particularly with respect to CPIF Unit activities
handled by other United States departments and agencies.
(c) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activities.--The Director
of the CPIF Unit may--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> direct monitoring, evaluation,
and learning activities to assess programmatic outcomes,
maximize government efficiency, and reduce the risks of fraud
and waste;
(2) conduct regular research and evaluation of CPIF Unit
programs and activities to improve ongoing and future
activities, including by implementing a process to ensure
monitoring, evaluation, and learning results are considered in
funding decisions; and
(3) make available to the appropriate congressional
committees the findings of any research or evaluation conducted
under paragraph (2).
(d) PRC Malign Influence Defined.--In this section, the term ``PRC
malign influence'' means activities by the Government of the People's
Republic of China or an entity acting on the behalf of the Government of
the People's Republic of China that--
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(1) undermines a free and open international order;
(2) utilizes covert or overt information operations,
corruption, political interference, cultural pressure, or
economic coercion and dependency to influence the political,
military, economic, or other policies of a foreign country to
advance the strategic objectives of the People's Republic of
China;
(3) undermines the national security, territorial integrity,
or sovereignty of the United States or other country; or
(4) undermines the political and economic security of the
United States or other country, including by facilitating
corruption or elite capture, distorting markets, and advancing
coercive economic practices, including theft of intellectual
property, and engaging in foreign information operations.
(e) Termination.--The CPIF Unit established under this section shall
terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 5149. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AFRICAN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5145, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
``(9) Assistant secretary for african affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for African
Affairs who shall be responsible to the Secretary of
State, acting through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to sub-Saharan Africa;
and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs shall maintain
continuous observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of United States foreign
policy in sub-Saharan Africa.''.
SEC. 5150. BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5146, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(5) Bureau of african affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of African Affairs, which
shall perform such functions related to implementation
of United States foreign policy and assistance to sub-
Saharan Africa as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for African
Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of African
Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `sub-
Saharan Africa' means the region of countries that the
Secretary of State designates as within the
responsibility of the Bureau of African Affairs.''.
SEC. 5151. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5149, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (9) the following:
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``(10) Assistant secretary for near eastern affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for Near
Eastern Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary
for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to the Middle East and
North Africa; and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs shall
maintain continuous observation and coordination of all
matters pertaining to implementation of United States
foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa.''.
SEC. 5152. BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5150, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(6) Bureau of near eastern affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs,
which shall perform such functions related to
implementation of United States foreign policy to the
Middle East and North Africa as the Under Secretary for
Political Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Near
Eastern Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of Near
Eastern Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term
`Middle East and North Africa' means the region of
countries that the Secretary of State designates as
within the responsibility of the Bureau of Near Eastern
Affairs.''.
SEC. 5153. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN
AFFAIRS.
(a) In General.--Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section
5151, is further amended by inserting after paragraph (10) the
following:
``(11) Assistant secretary for south and central asian
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for South and
Central Asian Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary
for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to South and Central
Asia; and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs
shall maintain
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continuous observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of United States foreign
policy in South and Central Asia.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment Repealing Previous Position.--Section 122
of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993
(22 U.S.C. 2652) <<NOTE: 5 USC 5315 note. 22 USC 2652b.>> is hereby
repealed.
SEC. 5154. BUREAU OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5152, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(7) Bureau of south and central asian affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of South and Central Asian
Affairs, which shall perform such functions related to
implementation of United States foreign policy to South
and Central Asia as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for South and
Central Asian Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of
South and Central Asian Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term
`South and Central Asia' means the region of countries
that the Secretary of State designates as within the
responsibility of the Bureau for South and Central Asian
Affairs.''.
SEC. 5155. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5153, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (11) the following:
``(12) Assistant secretary for western hemisphere affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for Western
Hemisphere Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary
for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to the Western
Hemisphere; and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs shall
maintain continuous observation and coordination of all
matters pertaining to implementation of American foreign
policy in the Western Hemisphere.''.
SEC. 5156. BUREAU OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5154, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(8) Bureau of western hemisphere affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Western Hemisphere
Affairs,
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which shall perform such functions related to
implementation of United States foreign policy to the
Western Hemisphere as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Western
Hemisphere Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of
Western Hemisphere Affairs.
``(C) Western hemisphere defined.--In this
paragraph, the term `Western Hemisphere' means the
region of countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the Bureau of
Western Hemisphere Affairs.''.
SEC. 5157. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> OFFICE OF HAITIAN
AFFAIRS.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Bureau of Western
Hemisphere Affairs of the Department an Office of Haitian Affairs, which
shall be headed by a Director.
(b) Duties.--The Director of the Office of Haitian Affairs shall be
responsible for--
(1) developing and implementing policy for United States
diplomatic, political, economic, humanitarian, development,
consular, and security engagement with the Republic of Haiti;
(2) leading interagency coordination with respect to such
engagement;
(3) liaising with United States diplomatic and consular
posts in Haiti;
(4) representing the Department in bilateral and
multilateral settings on matters relating to Haiti; and
(5) overseeing strategic initiatives of the Department
related to governance, public safety, internationally recognized
human rights, migration, and rule of law in Haiti.
SEC. 5158. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5155, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
``(13) Assistant secretary for european and eurasian
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for European
and Eurasian Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary
for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to Europe and Eurasia;
and
``(ii) such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs
shall maintain continuous observation and coordination
of all matters pertaining to implementation of United
States foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia.''.
SEC. 5159. BUREAU OF EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
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5114 and amended by section 5156, is further amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(9) Bureau of european and eurasian affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs, which shall perform such functions related to
implementation of United States foreign policy to Europe
and Eurasia as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs
may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for European
and Eurasian Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of
European and Eurasian Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term
`Europe and Eurasia' means the region of countries that
the Secretary of State designates as within the
responsibility of the Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs.''.
SEC. 5160. <<NOTE: 22 USC 9543 note.>> COUNTERING RUSSIAN
INFLUENCE FUND UNIT.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and maintain a
Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit (in this section referred to as
the ``CRIF Unit'') in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs of the
Department.
(b) Personnel.--
(1) Composition.--The CRIF Unit may be comprised of a
Director, Deputy Director, and additional staff as appropriate,
including a budget analyst, a grant officer, a program
assistant, and a monitoring, evaluation, and learning
specialist.
(2) Staffing.--The CRIF Unit shall be comprised of personnel
with expertise or experience in performing the following
functions:
(A) Grants officer.
(B) Program assistant.
(C) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialist.
(3) Director.--The Director of the CRIF Unit shall fulfill
the following responsibilities:
(A) Identify on an annual basis specific strategic
priorities for the CRIF Unit consistent with United
States foreign policy and national security priorities
and objectives described in section 254 of the
Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act
of 2017 (22 U.S.C. 9543).
(B) In coordination with the head of the Office of
Foreign Assistance and other relevant officials, provide
policy guidance, coordinate, select, and approve all
CRIF Unit programming, based on criteria that the
program directly counters malign activities by the
Russian Federation in accordance with the use of funds
described in such section 254.
(C) Ensure that all CRIF Unit programming advances
United States foreign policy and national security
interests, including efforts to counter Russian
aggression against sovereign countries and other
nefarious kinetic and hybrid Russian activities in
countries that are United States allies or partners that
affect, threaten, or undermine United States interests.
(D) Conduct oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of
the effectiveness of all CRIF Unit programming to ensure
that it advances United States foreign policy and
national security interests and degrades the ability of
the Russian
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Federation or entities acting on the behalf of the
Russian Federation to conduct malign influence
operations.
(E) Ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that
all CRIF Unit programming is carried out in coordination
with other Federal activities to counter Russian malign
influence.
(F) On a quarterly basis, brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the development of annual
strategic priorities and CRIF Unit project selection and
implementation.
(G) Provide a written list of CRIF Unit projects
approved for each fiscal year to the appropriate
congressional committees.
(4) Deputy director.--The Deputy Director may have
responsibility for policy and programming to assist the
Director, particularly with respect to CRIF Unit activities
handled by other Federal departments or agencies.
(5) Appropriate congressional committee defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(c) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activities.--The Director
of the CRIF Unit may--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> direct monitoring, evaluation,
and learning activities to assess programmatic outcomes,
maximize government efficiency, and reduce the risks of fraud
and waste;
(2) conduct regular research and evaluation of CRIF Unit
programs and activities to improve ongoing and future
activities, including by implementing a process to ensure
monitoring, evaluation, and learning results are considered in
funding decisions; and
(3) make available to Congress the findings of any research
or evaluation conducted under paragraph (2).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Russian malign
influence'' means activities by the Russian Federation or an entity
acting on the behalf of the Russian Federation that--
(1) advance an alternative, repressive international order
that bolsters the hegemonic ambitions of the Russian Federation;
(2) utilize covert or overt information operations,
corruption, political interference, or economic coercion and
dependency to influence the political, military, economic, or
other policies of a foreign country and advance the strategic
objectives of the Russian Federation;
(3) undermine the national security, territorial integrity,
or sovereignty of the United States or other country; or
(4) undermine the political and economic security of the
United States or other country, including by facilitating
corruption or elite capture, distorting markets, and advancing
coercive economic practices, including theft of intellectual
property, and engaging in malign information operations.
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(e) Termination.--The CRIF Unit established under this section shall
terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 5161. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5158, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (13) the following:
``(14) Assistant secretary for international organization
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
International Organization Affairs, who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting through
the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, for leading
and coordinating the development and implementation of
United States multilateral policy with respect to
international organizations, with a particular emphasis
on matters relating to organizations that are a part of
the United Nations system, and such other related duties
as the Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for International Organization
Affairs shall maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to the plans and
activities of international organizations in the conduct
of foreign policy, including, as appropriate--
``(i) coordinating and collaborating with the
United States Mission to the United Nations, as
well as relevant functional bureaus in the
Department, to implement United States
multilateral policy;
``(ii) managing the disbursement and payment
of appropriated United States assessed and
discretionary contributions to the United Nations
and international organizations;
``(iii) managing the disbursement and payment
of appropriated United States assessed and
discretionary contributions for United Nations
peacekeeping operations;
``(iv) working with United Nations member
states through the United Nations Fifth Committee
to seek to reduce the financial obligation of the
United States in the form of assessed
contributions to the United Nations;
``(v) working with United Nations member
states through the United Nations Fifth Committee
to seek to reduce the financial obligation of the
United States in the form of assessed
contributions in the peace operations budget of
the United Nations; and
``(vi) coordinating activities relating to
increasing the employment of United States
citizens and the citizens of like-minded countries
by international organizations, including--
``(I) advocating for the employment
of United States citizens in all
international organizations
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of which the United States is a member,
including throughout the United Nations
system;
``(II) coordinating interagency
support for non-United States candidates
for leadership or oversight roles in
such international organizations when--
``(aa) no United States
citizen candidate has been
nominated for election to such a
leadership role; and
``(bb) providing such
support is in the interest of
the United States;
``(III) developing and maintaining a
publicly accessible database of open
positions at such international
organizations;
``(IV) providing details on how
United States citizens may submit
applications for such positions;
``(V) communicating regularly with
Members of Congress to solicit the names
of qualified candidates for such
positions;
``(VI) maintaining a comprehensive
and current list of all United States
citizens employed by such international
organizations;
``(VII) regularly reporting to
Congress on the number of such citizens
and identifying any discrimination,
prejudice, or perceived bias against
such citizens seeking to secure such
employment;
``(VIII) coordinating all
nominations by the relevant agencies of
the Federal Government for election in
the United Nations system; and
``(IX) working to increase the
number of Junior Professional Officer
positions sponsored by the United States
in the United Nations system over the
number of such positions so sponsored as
of the date of the enactment of this
Act.''.
SEC. 5162. BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114 and
amended by section 5159, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(10) Bureau of international organization affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of International
Organization Affairs which shall perform such functions
related to multilateral diplomacy in international
organizations as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
International Organization Affairs shall be the head of
the Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
``(C) Responsibilities.--The Bureau of International
Organization Affairs is authorized to lead, coordinate,
develop, and implement policy for the United States in
line with United States strategic interests, to be
executed in international organizations, including
providing guidance and support for activities related
to--
``(i) United States participation in
international organizations;
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``(ii) peacekeeping;
``(iii) multilateral humanitarian operations,
internationally recognized human rights, economic
and social affairs, and international development;
``(iv) United States participation in
technical and specialized United Nations agencies;
and
``(v) United States citizen employment in
international organizations.
``(D) Coordination.--All other bureaus of the
Department of State shall coordinate, as appropriate,
with the Bureau of International Organization Affairs on
all matters arising within those bureaus that relate to
international organizations.''.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
SEC. 5171. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2680-4.>> PERIODIC BRIEFINGS FROM
BUREAU OF INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall offer to the appropriate
congressional committees regular, quarterly briefings by the Bureau of
Intelligence and Research, in coordination with other bureaus as
appropriate, on--
(1) any topic requested by one or more of the appropriate
congressional committees;
(2) any topic of current importance to the national security
of the United States; and
(3) any other topic the Secretary considers necessary.
(b) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Location.--The briefings
required under subsection (a) shall be held at a secure facility that is
suitable for review of information that is classified at the level of
``Top Secret/SCI''.
(c) No Limitation on Other Briefings.--Any briefings pursuant to
subsection (a) shall be in addition to any briefings provided to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence of the House of Representatives. Nothing in this section
shall be construed to limit the provision of any other briefings to the
committees described in this subsection.
SEC. 5172. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2680 note.>> SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATIONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) congressional travel is essential to fostering
international relations, understanding global issues first-hand,
and jointly advancing United States interests abroad; and
(2) only in close coordination and thanks to the dedication
of personnel at United States embassies, consulates, and other
missions abroad can the success of these vital trips be
possible.
(b) In General.--Consistent with applicable laws and the Secretary's
security responsibilities, the Secretary shall reaffirm to all
diplomatic posts the importance of congressional travel and shall direct
all such posts to support congressional travel by members and staff of
the appropriate congressional committees, when authorized by applicable
congressional travel procedures to include the congressional
authorization letter and congressional travel legislation and policies.
The Secretary shall reaffirm the Department's policies to support such
travel by members and staff of the appropriate congressional committees,
by making such support available
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on any day of the week, including Federal and local holidays when
required to complete congressional responsibilities and, to the extent
practical, requiring the direct involvement of mid-level or senior
officers.
(c) Exception for Simultaneous High-level Visits.--The requirement
under subsection (b) does not apply in the case of a simultaneous visit
from the President, the First Lady or First Gentleman, the Vice
President, the Secretary, or the Secretary of Defense.
(d) Training.--The Secretary shall require all designated control
officers to have been trained on supporting congressional travel at
posts abroad prior to the assigned congressional visit.
SEC. 5173. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4865 note.>> NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR AUTHORIZED AND ORDERED DEPARTURES.
(a) Departures Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees listing every instance that an authorized or ordered
departure was issued for the five-year period preceding the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in the report
required under paragraph (1)--
(A) the name of the post and the date of the
approval of the authorized or ordered departure;
(B) the basis for the authorized or ordered
departure; and
(C) the number of chief of mission personnel that
departed, categorized by agency, as well as their
eligible family members, if available.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional Notification Requirement.--
Any instance of an authorized or ordered departure shall be notified to
appropriate congressional committees not later than three days after the
Secretary authorized an authorized or ordered departure. The details in
the notification shall include--
(1) the information described in subsection (a)(2);
(2) the mode of travel for chief of mission personnel who
departed;
(3) the estimated cost of the authorized or ordered
departure, including travel and per diem costs; and
(4) the destination of all departed personnel and changes to
their work activities due to the departure.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment of a Database.--Not later
than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall establish a database with the information required by
subsections (a)(2) and (b) and shall make such database available on a
regular basis to the appropriate congressional committees.
(d) Termination.--The congressional notification requirement under
this section shall terminate following the establishment of the database
required by subsection (c).
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
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(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5174. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2684b note.>> STRENGTHENING ENTERPRISE
GOVERNANCE.
(a) Organization.--The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Data
and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department should work
collaboratively on strengthening enterprise governance of the Department
and report directly to the Deputy Secretary.
(b) Adjudication of Unresolved Budget and Management Decisions.--
Adjudication of unresolved budget and management decisions should be
made by the Deputy Secretary.
SEC. 5175. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> ESTABLISHING AND
EXPANDING THE REGIONAL CHINA OFFICER
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--There is authorized to be established at the
Department a Regional China Officer (RCO) program to support regional
posts and officers with reporting, information, convening, and policy
tools, and to enhance expertise related to strategic competition with
the People's Republic of China.
(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Authorization.--There is authorized to
be appropriated to the Secretary $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2026 through 2029 to the Department to expand the RCO program, including
for--
(1) one Director;
(2) locally employed staff to support Regional China
Officers serving abroad; and
(3) not fewer than 20 forward-deployed Foreign Service
Officers assigned to United States diplomatic or consular posts
or detailed to the foreign ministry of an ally, to be known as
Regional China Officers (in this section referred to as
``RCOs''), who shall be responsible for--
(A) monitoring and reporting on activities of the
People's Republic of China (PRC) in the region of his or
her responsibility, including in the commercial,
development, finance, critical infrastructure,
technology, and military domains, including projects
associated with the PRC's Belt and Road Initiative,
Global Security Initiative, and Global Development
Initiative; and
(B) advising and sharing knowledge with United
States embassy personnel, diplomatic allies and
partners, and host countries on PRC activities locally,
regionally, and globally.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Appointment.>> Director.--Not later than 90
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
appoint a Director to oversee the RCO program from among career members
of the Foreign Service.
(d) Limitation on Position.--The establishment of the position of
the Director of the RCO program pursuant to subsection (c) shall not
result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions
within the Department.
(e) Responsibilities.--The Director shall be responsible for
coordinating and overseeing the activities of RCOs in order to--
(1) improve United States monitoring and responsiveness to
activities, strategies and tactics of the PRC that undermine
United States interests;
(2) ensure that RCO program activities are aligned with
United States strategic interests and priorities for strategic
competition with the PRC;
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(3) oversee RCO program activities, including the
development of standardized monitoring, evaluation, and learning
metrics that inform effective United States Government responses
to PRC activities;
(4) identify gaps in United States engagements regarding PRC
cross-cutting activities that impact United States interests;
and
(5) manage hiring for RCO positions, including individuals
with the appropriate proficiency in Mandarin.
(f) Regional China Officers.--
(1) Qualifications.--The Secretary shall select and assign
RCOs from among Foreign Service Officers who have expertise
related to the PRC, including in the forms of prior experience
working in or on the PRC, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and proficiency
in Mandarin language.
(2) Geographic placement.--Of the total number of RCOs in
the Unit, there shall be no fewer than two Regional China
Officers assigned to United States diplomatic posts associated
with each of the following bureaus of the Department:
(A) The Bureau of African Affairs.
(B) The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(C) The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
(D) The Bureau of International Organization
Affairs.
(E) The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
(F) The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
(G) The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
(g) Sunset Provision.--The requirement to maintain the Regional
China Officer Program under subsection (a) shall expire on the date that
is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Ally Defined.--In this section, the term ``ally'' means--
(1) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization; or
(2) a country designated as a major non-NATO ally pursuant
to the authorities provided by section 517 of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k).
SEC. 5176. REPORT ON CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC POSTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter
for the next five years, the Secretary shall submit to appropriate
congressional committees a report on the diplomatic presence of the
People's Republic of China worldwide and how that presence compares to
the diplomatic presence of the United States, including--
(1) the number of diplomatic posts currently maintained by
People's Republic of China and the United States in each
country; and
(2) the estimated number of diplomatic personnel of the
People's Republic of China and the United States stationed
abroad in each country.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives; and
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(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence
of the Senate.
(2) Diplomatic post.--The term ``diplomatic post'', with
respect to the United States, does not include a post to which
only personnel of agencies other than the Department are
assigned.
SEC. 5177. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4010a note.>> NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO
REDUCE PERSONNEL AT COVERED DIPLOMATIC
POSTS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Certification.>> In General.--Except as
provided in subsection (b), not later than 30 days before the date on
which the Secretary carries out a reduction in United States Foreign
Service personnel of at least 10 percent at a covered diplomatic post,
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
notification of the intent to carry out such a reduction, which shall
include a certification by the Secretary that such reduction will not
negatively impact the ability of the United States to compete with the
People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Russian
Federation.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of a
security risk to personnel at a covered diplomatic post.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``covered diplomatic post'' means a United
States diplomatic post in a country in which the People's
Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Russian
Federation also have a diplomatic post.
SEC. 5178. FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL CHANGES.
Section 5318(c)(1) of the Department of State Authorization Act of
2021 (22 U.S.C. 2658a(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``5 years'' and
inserting ``8 years''.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
SEC. 5201. REPORT ON VETTING OF FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE LANGUAGE
INSTRUCTORS.
Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on the execution of requirements under section 6116 of the
Department of State Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C.
4030) that includes--
(1) a description of all steps taken to date to carry out
that section;
(2) a detailed explanation of the suitability or fitness
reviews, background investigations, and post-employment vetting,
as applicable, of relevant Foreign Service Institute instructors
who provide language instructions; and
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(3) a description of planned additional steps required to
carry out such section.
SEC. 5202. <<NOTE: Approval. 22 USC 2719a note.>> TRAINING
LIMITATIONS.
The Department shall require the approval of the Secretary for
eliminations of long-term training assignments.
SEC. 5203. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2719d.>> LANGUAGE INCENTIVE PAY FOR
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
The Secretary may provide special monetary incentives to acquire or
retain proficiency in foreign languages to civil service employees who
serve in domestic positions requiring critical language skills that are
located in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and non-
foreign areas (the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, and other United States territories and
possessions). The amounts of such incentives should be similar to the
language incentive pay provided to members of the Foreign Service
pursuant to section 704(b)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 4024(b)(3)), as amended by section 5206.
SEC. 5204. OPTIONS FOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> In General.--The Secretary shall assess
options for integrating 360-degree reviews in personnel files for
promotion panel consideration.
(b) Evaluation Systems.--The assessment required by subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) one or more options to integrate 360-degree reviews,
references, or evaluations by superiors, peers, and
subordinates, including consideration of automated reference
requests; and
(2) other modifications or systems the Secretary considers
relevant.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees on the assessment required by subsection (a)
that shall describe, with respect to each evaluation system included--
(1) any legal constraints or considerations;
(2) the timeline required for implementation;
(3) any starting and recurring costs in comparison to
current processes;
(4) the likely or potential implications for promotion
decisions and trends; and
(5) the impact on meeting the personnel needs of the Foreign
Service.
SEC. 5205. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2651a note.>> JOB SHARE AND PART-TIME
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Publication. Policy.>> In General.--The Secretary shall
establish and publish a Department policy on job share and part-time
employment opportunities. The policy shall include a template for job-
sharing arrangements, a database of job share and part-time employment
opportunities, and a point of contact in the Bureau of Human Resources.
(b) Workplace Flexibility Training.--The Secretary shall incorporate
training on workplace flexibility, including the availability of job
share and part-time employment opportunities, into employee onboarding.
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(c) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on workplace flexibility at the Department, including data on the
number of employees utilizing job share or part-time employment
arrangements.
(d) Exception for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.--The
policy described in subsection (a) shall not apply to officers and
employees of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
SEC. 5206. PROMOTING REUTILIZATION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS IN THE
FOREIGN SERVICE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) foreign language skills are essential to effective
diplomacy, particularly in high-priority positions, such as
Chinese- and Russian-language designated positions focused on
the People's Republic of China and Russia;
(2) reutilization of acquired language skills creates
efficiencies through the reduction of language training overall
and increases regional expertise;
(3) often, investments in language skills are not
sufficiently utilized and maintained throughout the careers of
members of the Foreign Service following an initial assignment
after language training;
(4) providing incentives or requirements to select ``out-
year bidders'' for priority language-designated assignments
would decrease training costs overall and encourage more
expertise in relevant priority areas; and
(5) incentives for members of the Foreign Service to not
only acquire and retain, but reuse, foreign language skills in
priority assignments would reduce training costs in terms of
both time and money and increase regional expertise to improve
abilities in those areas deemed high priority by the Secretary.
(b) Incentives to Reutilize Language Skills.--Section 704(b)(3) of
the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4024(b)(3)) is amended by
inserting ``and reutilize'' after ``to acquire or retain proficiency
in''.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
SEC. 5301. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10309.>> POST DATA PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Post Data and AI Pilot Program.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary is authorized to establish
a program, which shall be known as the ``Post Data Program''
(referred to in this section as the ``Program''), that shall be
overseen by the Department's Chief Data and Artificial
Intelligence Officer.
(2) Goals.--The goals of the Program shall include the
following:
(A) Cultivating a data and artificial intelligence
culture at diplomatic posts globally, including data
fluency and data collaboration.
(B) Promoting data integration with Department of
State Headquarters.
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(C) Creating operational efficiencies, supporting
innovation, and enhancing mission impact.
(b) Implementation Plan.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Strategies.>> 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 an implementation plan that outlines strategies for--
(A) advancing the goals described in subsection
(a)(2);
(B) hiring data and artificial intelligence officers
at United States diplomatic posts; and
(C) allocation of necessary resources to sustain the
Program.
(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual reporting requirement.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, and annually thereafter for the following three years, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees regarding the status of the implementation plan
required under paragraph (1).
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5302. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 22 USC 10301 note.>> AUTHORIZATION
TO USE COMMERCIAL CLOUD ENCLAVES
OVERSEAS.
(a) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Department shall issue
internal guidelines that authorize and track the use of enclaves
deployed in overseas commercial cloud regions for OCONUS systems
categorized at the Federal Information Security Modernization Act
(FISMA) high baseline.
(b) Consistency With Federal Cybersecurity Regulations.--The enclave
deployments shall be consistent with existing Federal cybersecurity
regulations as well as best practices established across National
Institute of Standards and Technology standards and ISO 27000 security
controls.
(c) Briefing.-- Not later than 90 days after the enactment of the
Act, and before issuing the new internal guidelines required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional
committees on the proposed new guidelines, including--
(1) <<NOTE: Risk assessments.>> relevant risk assessments;
and
(2) any security challenges regarding implementation.
(d) Appropriate Congressional Defined.--In this section, the term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
SEC. 5303. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10301 note.>> REPORTS ON TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS AT THE
DEPARTMENT.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
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(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(2) Technology.--The term ``technology'' includes--
(A) artificial intelligence and machine learning
systems;
(B) cybersecurity modernization tools or platforms;
(C) cloud computing services and infrastructure;
(D) enterprise data platforms and analytics tools;
(E) customer experience platforms for public-facing
services; and
(F) internal workflow automation or modernization
systems.
(3) Technology transformation project.--
(A) In general.--The term ``technology
transformation project'' means any new or significantly
modified technology deployed by the Department with the
purpose of improving diplomatic, consular,
administrative, or security operations.
(B) Exclusions.--The term ``technology
transformation project'' does not include a routine
software update or version upgrade, a security patch or
maintenance of an existing system, a minor configuration
change, a business-as-usual information technology
operation, a support activity, or a project that costs
less than $1,000,000.
(b) Annual Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on all technology
transformation projects completed during the preceding two
fiscal years.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) For each project, the following:
(i) A summary of the objective, scope, and
operational context of the project.
(ii) An identification of the primary
technologies and vendors used, including
artificial intelligence models, cloud providers,
cybersecurity platforms, and major software
components.
(iii) A report on baseline and post-
implementation performance and adoption metrics
for the project, including (if applicable) with
respect to--
(I) operational efficiency, such as
reductions in processing time, staff
hours, or error rates;
(II) user impact, such as
improvements in end-user satisfaction
scores and reliability;
(III) security posture, such as
enhancements in threat detection,
incident response time;
(IV) cost performance, including
budgeted costs versus actual costs and
projected cost savings or cost
avoidance;
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(V) interoperability and
integration, including level of
integration achieved with existing
systems of the Department;
(VI) artificial intelligence, if
applicable; and
(VII) adoption, including, if
applicable--
(aa) an estimate of the
percentage of eligible end-users
actively using the system within
the first three, six, and 12
months of deployment;
(bb) the proportion of staff
trained to use the system;
(cc) the frequency and
duration of use, disaggregated
by bureau or geographic region
if relevant;
(dd) summarized user
feedback, including pain points
and satisfaction ratings; and
(ee) a description of the
status of deprecation or
reduction in use of legacy
systems, if applicable.
(iv) A description of key challenges
encountered during implementation and any
mitigation strategies employed.
(v) A summary of contracting or acquisition
strategies used, including information on how the
vendor or development team supported change
management and adoption, including user testing,
stakeholder engagement, and phased rollout.
(B) For any project where adoption metrics fell
below 50 percent of estimated usage within six months of
launch, the following:
(i) A remediation plan with specific steps to
improve adoption, including retraining, user
experience improvements, or outreach.
(ii) An assessment of whether rollout should
be paused or modified.
(iii) Any plans for iterative development
based on feedback from employees.
(3) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public summary.--Not later than
60 days after submitting a report required by paragraph (1) to
the appropriate congressional committees, the Secretary shall
publish an unclassified summary of the report on the publicly
accessible website of the Department, consistent with national
security interests.
(c) Government Accountability Office Evaluation.--Not later than 18
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially
thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees a report--
(1) evaluating--
(A) the extent to which the Department has
implemented and reported on technology transformation
projects in accordance with the requirements under this
section;
(B) the effectiveness and reliability of the
Department's performance and adoption metrics for such
projects;
(C) whether such projects have met intended goals
related to operational efficiency, security, cost-
effectiveness, user adoption, and modernization of
legacy systems; and
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(D) the adequacy of oversight mechanisms in place to
ensure the responsible deployment of artificial
intelligence and other emerging technologies; and
(2) including any recommendations to improve the
Department's management, implementation, or evaluation of
technology transformation efforts.
SEC. 5304. COMMERCIAL SPYWARE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) there is a national security need for the legitimate and
responsible procurement and application of cyber intrusion
capabilities, including efforts related to counterterrorism,
counternarcotics, and countertrafficking;
(2) the growing commercial market for sophisticated cyber
intrusion capabilities has enhanced state and non-state actors'
abilities to target and track for nefarious purposes
individuals, such as journalists, defenders of internationally
recognized human rights, members of civil society groups,
members of ethnic or religious minority groups, and others for
exercising their internationally recognized human rights and
fundamental freedoms, or the family members of these targeted
individuals;
(3) the proliferation of commercial spyware presents
significant and growing risks to United States national
security, including to the safety and security of United States
Government personnel; and
(4) ease of access into and lack of transparency in the
commercial spyware market raises the probability of spreading
potentially destructive or disruptive cyber capabilities to a
wider range of malicious actors.
(b) <<NOTE: 22 USC 10301 note.>> Statement of Policy.--It is the
policy of the United States--
(1) to oppose the misuse of commercial spyware to target
individuals, including journalists, defenders of internationally
recognized human rights, and members of civil society groups,
members of ethnic or religious minority groups, and others for
exercising their internationally recognized human rights and
fundamental freedoms, or the family members of these targeted
individuals;
(2) to coordinate with allies and partners to prevent the
export of commercial spyware tools to end-users likely to use
them for malicious activities;
(3) to maintain robust information-sharing with trusted
allies and partners on commercial spyware proliferation and
misuse, including to better identify and track these tools;
(4) to work with private industry to identify and counter
the abuse and misuse of commercial spyware technology; and
(5) to work with allies and partners to establish robust
guardrails to ensure that the use of commercial spyware tools
are consistent with respect for internationally recognized human
rights, and the rule of law.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
SEC. 5401. UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY.
Section 1(b)(3) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)) is amended--
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(1) in the first sentence of the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``United States'' before ``public
diplomacy''; and
(B) by striking ``, information, and international
broadcasting'';
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (F)(v), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(G) lead and direct public diplomacy activities;
``(H) lead, synchronize, and coordinate efforts to
recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign
information manipulation and malign activities,
including through efforts to limit the foreign
propaganda and disinformation efforts of adversaries,
and coordinate those efforts across Federal departments
and agencies;
``(I) support global access to free information and
internet freedom, in coordination with other relevant
bureaus, in countries where the government has limited
access to free and open internet by restricting access
to internet browsers, websites, or other means of
accessing the internet;
``(J) oppose censorship by foreign adversaries;
``(K) ensure implementation of the annual strategic
plan for public diplomacy in collaboration with overseas
posts and regional and functional bureaus of the
Department;
``(L) serve as chair of interagency meetings on
public diplomacy to align messaging, and lead and
coordinate with members of the Group of Seven;
``(M) ensure that educational and cultural affairs
programming shall be nonpolitical in character and shall
be balanced and representative of the diversity of
American political, social, and cultural life and that
academic and cultural programs maintain scholarly
integrity and meet the highest standards of academic
excellence or artistic achievement;
``(N) support non-state actors abroad, including
independent media and civil society groups, that are
working to expose and counter foreign malign influence
narratives, tactics, and techniques, including those
originating in the Russian Federation, the People's
Republic of China, North Korea, or Iran; and
``(O) ensure the Department does not fund
organizations engaging in partisan political activity in
the United States.''.
SEC. 5402. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5162, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (14) the following:
``(15) Assistant secretary for educational and cultural
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Educational and
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Cultural Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary
for Public Diplomacy, for matters described in section
112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460), and other relevant matters
pertaining to the development, implementation, and
oversight of all educational, cultural, and professional
exchange programs, as well as related initiatives and
activities, and such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph (A), the
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs
shall be responsible for--
``(i) aligning exchange programming with
broader global public diplomacy planning when
consistent with the purposes of such exchange
programing; and
``(ii) ensuring clear foreign policy outcomes
in accordance with the objectives and requirements
described in the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act of 1961.''.
SEC. 5403. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2655c.>> BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND
CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
(a) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department a Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs described in section 112 of the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460), which
shall be responsible for the functions described in such section and
such other relevant functions related to academic, cultural, and
professional exchanges as the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy may
prescribe.
(b) Head of Bureau.--The Assistant Secretary for Educational and
Cultural Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs.
SEC. 5404. FOREIGN INFORMATION MANIPULATION AND INTERFERENCE
STRATEGY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive
strategy to combat foreign information manipulation and interference.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall include
the following elements:
(1) Conducting analysis of foreign state and non-state
actors' foreign malign influence narratives, tactics, and
techniques, including those originating from United States
nation-state adversaries, including the Russian Federation, the
People's Republic of China, North Korea, and Iran.
(2) Working together with allies and partners to expose and
counter foreign malign influence narratives, tactics, and
techniques, as well as to counter censorship, including those
originating in the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of
China, North Korea, and Iran.
(3) Supporting non-state actors abroad, including
independent media and civil society groups, which are working to
expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives, tactics,
and techniques, including those originating in the Russian
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Federation, the People's Republic of China, North Korea, and
Iran.
(4) Coordinating efforts to expose and counter foreign
information manipulation and interference across Federal
departments and agencies.
(5) Protecting the First Amendment rights of United States
citizens.
(6) Creating guardrails to ensure the Department does not
provide grants to organizations engaging in partisan political
activity in the United States.
(c) Coordination.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall be
led and implemented by the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy in
coordination with relevant bureaus and offices at the Department.
(d) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that includes--
(1) actions the Department has taken to preserve the
institutional capability to counter foreign nation-state
influence operations from the Russian Federation, the People's
Republic of China, and Iran since the termination of the Counter
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI) hub;
(2) a list of active and cancelled Countering PRC Influence
Fund and Countering Russian Influence Fund projects since
January 21, 2025;
(3) actions the Department has taken to improve Department
grantmaking processes related to countering foreign influence
operations from nation-state adversaries; and
(4) an assessment of recent foreign adversarial information
operations and narratives related to United States foreign
policy since January 21, 2025, from the Russian Federation, the
People's Republic of China, and Iran.
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5405. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL
EXPOSITIONS.
Section 204 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (22 U.S.C.
2452b) (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of the Public Law 106-
113 and contained in appendix G of that Act; 113 Stat. 1501A-486)) is
repealed.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
SEC. 5501. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5402, is further amended by
inserting after paragraph (15) the following:
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``(16) Assistant secretary for diplomatic security.--There
shall be in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Diplomatic Security who shall be responsible to the Secretary of
State, acting through Under Secretary for Management, for
matters relating to the management, direction, and strategic
execution of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and such other
related duties as the Secretary may from time to time
designate.''.
SEC. 5502. SPECIAL AGENTS.
Section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2709(a)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
inserting ``, in consultation with Under Secretary of Management,''
after ``Secretary of State''.
SEC. 5503. MODIFICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
RELATING TO EMBASSY REOPENING.
Section 105(b)(2) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and
Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4804(b)(2)) is amended by inserting
``, detailing the national security value of reopening such post'' after
``the decision to open or reopen such post''.
SEC. 5504. COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR CERTAIN DIPLOMATIC
SECURITY AGENTS.
(a) In General.--Title IV of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and
Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.) is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``SEC. 418. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4869.>> COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE TRAINING
FOR CERTAIN DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SPECIAL
AGENTS.
``(a) In General.--Diplomatic Security special agents who are
assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or a
diplomatic post rated as High or Critical for Human Intelligence on the
Department of State's Security Environment Threat List shall receive
specific and substantive mandatory counter-intelligence training that is
developed and conducted in consultation with the heads of relevant
elements of the intelligence community.
``(b) Intelligence Community Defined.--In this section, the term
`intelligence community' has the meaning given that term in section 3(4)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Omnibus
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-
399) <<NOTE: 100 Stat. 853.>> is amended by inserting in numerical
sequence the following:
``Sec. 418. Counter-intelligence training for certain Diplomatic
Security special agents.''.
SEC. 5505. EXPANSION OF COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SECURITY
PROGRAM TO INCLUDE NONSECURITY STAFF.
Section 155 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years
1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 4802 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``high intelligence
threat countries'' and inserting ``critical human intelligence
threat countries'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``high intelligence threat countries who are
responsible for
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security at those posts'' and inserting ``critical human
intelligence threat countries and countries designated
by the Under Secretary of State for Management''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``high
intelligence threat countries'' and inserting ``critical
human intelligence threat countries'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``high intelligence
threat country'' and inserting ``critical human intelligence
threat country'' each place it appears;
(4) by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended, as
subsection (d); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Country-specific Threat Training Required.--Personnel assigned
to posts in critical human intelligence threat countries shall receive
country-specific threat training informed by assessments from relevant
elements of the intelligence community (as such term is defined in
section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))),
at the appropriate classification level.''.
SEC. 5506. REPORT ON SECURITY CONDITIONS IN DAMASCUS, SYRIA,
REQUIRED FOR THE REOPENING OF THE UNITED
STATES DIPLOMATIC MISSION.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The United States has a national security interest in a
stable Syria free from the malign influence of Russia and Iran,
and which cannot be used by terrorist organizations to launch
attacks against the United States or United States allies or
partners in the region.
(2) Permissive security conditions are necessary for the
reopening of any diplomatic mission.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with
the relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report describing the Syrian
Government's progress towards meeting the security related
benchmarks described in paragraph (2).
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
progress on counterterrorism, especially as it relates
to United States designated terrorist organizations that
threaten to attack the United States or our allies and
partners.
(B) An assessment of the security environment of the
potential sites for a future building of the United
States Embassy in Damascus and the conditions necessary
for resuming embassy operations in Damascus.
(C) An analysis of the Syrian Government's progress
in identifying and destroying any remnants of the Assad
regime's chemical weapons program, including any
stockpiles, production facilities, or related sites.
(D) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
destruction of the Assad regime's captagon and other
illicit drug stockpiles, to include infrastructure.
(E) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
relationship with the Russian Federation and the Islamic
Republic
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of Iran, to include access, basing, overflight, economic
relationships, and impacts on United States national
security objectives.
(F) A description of the Syrian Government's
cooperation with the United States to locate and
repatriate United States citizens.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed
Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
SEC. 5507. EMBASSIES, CONSULATES, AND OTHER DIPLOMATIC
INSTALLATIONS RETURN TO STANDARDS
REPORT.
(a) In General.--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 that includes the impacts of the
Bureau of Diplomatic Security's initiative known as ``Return to
Standards'' on the security needs of United States embassies,
consulates, and other diplomatic installations outside the United
States.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
describe the impacts of the Return to Standards initiative and other
reductions in staffing and resources from the beginning of the
initiative to the date of enactment of this Act for all embassies,
consulates, and other overseas diplomatic installations, including
detailed descriptions and explanations of all reductions of personnel or
other resources, including their effects on--
(1) securing facilities and perimeters;
(2) transporting United States personnel into the foreign
country; and
(3) executing any other relevant operations for which they
are responsible.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee
on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate.
SEC. 5508. REAUTHORIZATION OF OVERTIME PAY FOR PROTECTIVE
SERVICES.
Section 6232(g) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
(division F of Public Law 118-31; 5 U.S.C. 5547 note) is amended by
striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
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TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 5601. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2732c.>> SUBMISSION OF FEDERALLY FUNDED
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER REPORTS
TO CONGRESS.
Not later than 30 days after receiving a report or other written
product provided to the Department by federally funded research and
development centers (FFRDCs) and consultant groups that were supported
by funds congressionally appropriated to the Department, the Secretary
shall provide the appropriate congressional committees--
(1) the report or written product, including the original
proposal for the report;
(2) the amount provided by the Department to the FFRDC; and
(3) a detailed description of the value the Department
derived from the report.
SEC. 5602. QUARTERLY REPORT ON DIPLOMATIC POUCH ACCESS.
<<NOTE: Time period.>> Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter for the next three
years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that describes--
(1) a list of every overseas United States diplomatic post
where diplomatic pouch access is restricted or limited by the
host government;
(2) an explanation as to why, in each instance where an
overseas United States diplomatic post is restricted or limited
by the host government, the host government has restricted or
limited the diplomatic pouch access of the United States
diplomatic post; and
(3) a detailed explanation outlining the steps the
Department is taking to gain diplomatic pouch access in each
instance where such access has been restricted or limited by the
host government.
SEC. 5603. REPORT ON UTILITY OF INSTITUTING A PROCESSING FEE FOR
ITAR LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
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 feasibility and effect of establishing an export licensing
fee system for the commercial export of defense items and services to
partially or fully finance the licensing costs of the Department, if
permitted by statute. The report should consider whether and to what
degree such an export license application fee system would be preferable
to relying solely on the existing registration fee system and the
feasibility of a tiered system of fees, considering such options as
volume per applicant over time and discounted fees for small businesses.
SEC. 5604. HAVANA ACT PAYMENT FIX.
Section 901 of title IX of division J of the Further Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2020 (22 U.S.C. 2680b) is amended--
(1) by striking ``January 1, 2016'' each place it appears
and inserting ``September 11, 2001'';
(2) in subsection (e)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``of a'' and inserting ``of an'';
and
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(3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(4) Limitations.--
``(A) Appropriations required.--Payments under
subsections (a) and (b) in a fiscal year may only be
made using amounts appropriated in advance specifically
for payments under such paragraph in such fiscal year.
``(B) Matter of payments.--Payments under
subsections (a) and (b) using amounts appropriated for
such purpose shall be made on a first come, first serve,
or pro rata basis.
``(C) Amounts of payments.--The total amount of
funding obligated for payments under subsections (a) and
(b) may not exceed the amount specifically appropriated
for providing payments under such paragraph during its
period of availability.''.
SEC. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2656 note.>> 5605. ESTABLISHING AN INNER
MONGOLIA SECTION WITHIN THE UNITED
STATES MISSION IN CHINA.
(a) Inner Mongolia Section in the United States Mission in China.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may establish an Inner
Mongolia team within the United States Mission in China, to
follow political, economic, and social developments in the Inner
Mongolia Autonomous Region and other areas designated by the
People's Republic of China as autonomous for Mongolians, with
due consideration given to hiring Mongolians as Locally Employed
Staff.
(2) Responsibilities.--Responsibilities of a team devoted to
Inner Mongolia should include reporting on internationally
recognized human rights issues, monitoring developments in
critical minerals mining, environmental degradation, and PRC
space capabilities, and access to areas designated as autonomous
for Mongolians by United States Government officials,
journalists, nongovernmental organizations, and the Mongolian
diaspora.
(3) Language requirements.--The Secretary should ensure that
the Department has sufficient proficiency in the Mongolian
language in order to carry out paragraph (1), and that the
United States Mission in China has sufficient resources to hire
Local Employed Staff proficient in the Mongolian language, as
appropriate.
(b) Report.--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 on the staffing described in subsection (a).
SEC. 5606. REPORT ON UNITED STATES MISSION AUSTRALIA STAFFING.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) Australia is one of the closest allies of the United
States and integral to United States national security interests
in the Indo-Pacific;
(2) the United States-Australia alliance has seen tremendous
growth, including through AUKUS, as part of which, the United
States plans to rotate up to four Virginia-class attack
submarines out of the Australian port of Perth by 2027; and
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(3) current United States staffing and facilities across
United States Mission Australia do not appear adequately
resourced to support an expanding mission set and are no longer
commensurate with strategic developments.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report regarding staffing
and facility requirements at United States Mission Australia to
provide administrative and operational support for all United
States Government personnel under Chief of Mission Authority of
the head of the United States Mission in Australia.
(2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) an assessment of how many United States civilian
and military personnel and their dependents the
Department expects across Australia in the next five
years;
(B) an assessment of what requirements those United
States personnel will have, including housing,
schooling, and office space;
(C) a status update on anticipated interagency
growth plans across Australia and the interagency
process begun in 2024 to assess the needs of Mission
Australia;
(D) an assessment of the impact of the Department
reorganization and workforce reduction on the staffing
contemplated by that process;
(E) an analysis of resource gaps that could
undermine mission capacity and United States foreign
policy objectives, including advancing the United
States-Australia alliance and AUKUS;
(F) a recommendation for additional facilities,
staffing, and resources needed to execute on mission
growth; and
(G) an estimated total cost of expanding staffing to
sufficiently serve the increased presence of United
States personnel in the area and to achieve any other
United States foreign policy objectives.
(3) Classified annex.--The report shall contain a classified
annex as necessary.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed
Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate.
SEC. 5607. EXTENSIONS.
(a) Support to Enhance the Capacity of International Monetary Fund
Members to Evaluate the Legal and Financial Terms of Sovereign Debt
Contracts.--Section 6103(c) of title LXI of division F of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81) <<NOTE: 22 USC 262p-14 note.>> is amended by striking ``5-year
period'' and inserting ``10-year period''.
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(b) Inspector General Annuitant Waiver.--The authorities provided
under section 1015(b) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
(Public Law 111-212; 124 Stat. 2332) shall remain in effect through
September 30, 2031.
(c) Extension of Authorizations to Support United States
Participation in International Fairs and Expos.--Section 9601(b) of the
Department of State Authorizations Act of 2022 (division I of Public Law
117-263; 136 6 Stat. 3909) is amended by striking ``fiscal years 2023
and 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027,
and 2028''.
SEC. 5608. UPDATING COUNTERTERRORISM REPORTS.
Section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 2656f(a)) is amended in the matter
preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``April 30'' and inserting ``October
31''.
DIVISION F <<NOTE: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026.>> --INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
SEC. 6001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the ``Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
(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.
TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
Sec. 6301. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.
Sec. 6302. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
law.
Sec. 6303. Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on
intelligence community.
Sec. 6304. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property.
Sec. 6305. Annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and
employees of elements of the intelligence community.
Sec. 6306. Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic
standards.
Sec. 6307. Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community.
Sec. 6308. Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence
Community Directive 705.
Sec. 6309. Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the
intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive
compartmented information facilities.
Sec. 6310. Reforms relating to inactive security clearances.
TITLE LXIV--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Sec. 6401. Short title.
Sec. 6402. Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the
Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 6403. Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence.
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Sec. 6404. National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 6405. Termination of Office of Engagement.
TITLE LXV--MATTERS RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Subtitle A--Central Intelligence Agency
Sec. 6501. Guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes
of notification under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of
1949.
Sec. 6502. Improvements to security of Central Intelligence Agency
installations.
Sec. 6503. Annual Central Intelligence Agency workplace climate
assessment.
Sec. 6504. Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 6505. Technical amendment to procurement authorities of Central
Intelligence Agency.
Subtitle B--Elements of Department of Defense
Sec. 6511. Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle C--Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sec. 6521. Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations
by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or
holders of Federal office.
Sec. 6522. Notification of material changes to policies or procedures
governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized
crime watchlist.
Sec. 6523. Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch
list.
Sec. 6524. Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case data.
TITLE LXVI--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Subtitle A--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 6601. Artificial Intelligence security guidance.
Sec. 6602. Artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence
community.
Sec. 6603. Application of artificial intelligence policies of the
intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in
classified environments.
Sec. 6604. Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community
systems.
Subtitle B--Biotechnology
Sec. 6611. Senior officials for biotechnology.
Sec. 6612. Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign
adversary biotechnological threats.
Sec. 6613. Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence
community.
Sec. 6614. Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United
States biological data.
Sec. 6615. Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic
United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA.
Sec. 6616. Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China's
investment in United States-origin biotechnology.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 6621. Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics.
Sec. 6622. Report on identification of intelligence community sites for
advanced nuclear technologies.
Sec. 6623. Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to
critical and emerging technologies.
TITLE LXVII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to China
Sec. 6701. Modification of annual reports on influence operations and
campaigns in the United States by the Chinese Communist
Party.
Sec. 6702. Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party
efforts in Europe.
Sec. 6703. Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with
Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research,
development, or manufacturing.
Sec. 6704. Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese
Communist Party.
Sec. 6705. Assessment and report on investments by the People's Republic
of China in the agriculture sector of Brazil.
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Sec. 6706. Identification of entities that provide support to the
People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 6707. Mission manager for the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 6708. National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in
biotechnology by the People's Republic of China.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 6711. Improvements to requirement for monitoring of Iranian
enrichment of uranium-235.
Sec. 6712. Policy toward certain agents of foreign governments.
Sec. 6713. Extension of intelligence community coordinator for Russian
atrocities accountability.
Sec. 6714. Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign
influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in
Sudan.
Sec. 6715. Review of information relating to actions by foreign
governments to assist persons evading justice.
Sec. 6716. National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 6717. Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination,
and cooperation with the Government of Mexico.
Sec. 6718. Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior
officials and other United States persons.
TITLE LXVIII--REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 6801. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
Sec. 6802. Revisions to congressional notification of intelligence
collection adjustments.
Sec. 6803. Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency
measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sec. 6804. Classified intelligence budget justification materials and
submission of intelligence community drug control resource
summary.
Sec. 6805. Requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and
certification of voting systems.
Sec. 6806. Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and
document anomalous health incidents.
(c) Automatic Execution of Clerical Changes.--Except as otherwise
expressly provided, when an amendment made by this division amends an
Act to add a section or larger organizational unit to that Act, repeals
or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in that Act, or
amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational
unit in that Act, that amendment also shall have the effect of amending
any table of contents of that Act to alter the table to conform to the
changes made by the amendment.
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 section 3 of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
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.
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TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
SEC. 6101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
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.
(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 2026 the sum of
$678,853,000.
(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 2026 such additional amounts as are specified in the
classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 6102(a).
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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 2026.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
SEC. 6301. 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.
SEC. 6302. 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. 6303. NOTICE OF IMPACT OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POST
CLOSINGS ON INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 517. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3116. Deadlines.>> NOTICE OF IMPACT OF
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POST CLOSINGS ON
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
``(a) Notice to Director of National Intelligence and Secretary of
Defense.--The Secretary of State shall provide notice to the Director of
National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense of any covered
closure of a diplomatic or consular post. To the maximum extent
practicable, the notice shall be provided at least 30 days before the
date on which the covered closure occurs.
``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Notice to Congressional
Committees.--The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with
the heads of the other appropriate elements of the intelligence
community as determined by the Director, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a notice describing the impact of the closure
on the intelligence community. The notice shall be submitted within 30
days after the date on which the Director receives the notice under
subsection (a) and, to the maximum extent practicable, shall be
submitted before the date on which the covered closure occurs. Such
notice shall include a description of whether, and the extent to which,
the Director and the heads of the other appropriate elements of the
intelligence community were consulted in the decision-making process
with respect to such closure and registered any concerns with or
objections to such closure.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
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``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
``(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
of Representatives;
``(C) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives; and
``(D) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate
and the House of Representatives.
``(2) Covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post
defined.--The term `covered closure of a diplomatic or consular
post' means the closure of a United States diplomatic or
consular post abroad that is anticipated to last for 60 days or
more.''.
SEC. 6304. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PROPERTY.
Chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code, <<NOTE: 18 USC prec.
791.>> is amended by inserting after section 798A the following:
``Sec. 798B. <<NOTE: 18 USC 798B.>> Unauthorized access to
intelligence community property
``(a) Prohibited Activity.--It shall be unlawful, within the
jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to willfully go
upon any property--
``(1) with intent to gather intelligence or information to
the detriment of the United States; and
``(2) while knowing that such property is--
``(A) under the jurisdiction of an element of the
intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4));
and
``(B) closed or restricted.
``(b) Penalties <<NOTE: Time periods.>> .--Any person who violates
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under
section 3571 of this title, imprisoned not more than 6 months,
or both;
``(2) in the case of a second offense after a prior
conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under
this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and
``(3) in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a
prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined
under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.''.
SEC. 6305. ANNUAL SURVEY OF ANALYTIC OBJECTIVITY AMONG OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF ELEMENTS OF THE
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
(a) In General.--Section 1019(b) of the National Security
Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 (title I of Public Law 108-458; 50
U.S.C. 3364(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4)(A) The individual or entity assigned responsibility under
subsection (a) shall annually conduct a survey of analytic objectivity
among officers and employees of the intelligence community.
``(B) The head of each element of the intelligence community shall
take all practical actions to encourage maximum participation
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by officers and employees of such element with respect to the survey
conducted under subparagraph (A).''.
(b) Elements of the Intelligence Community.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--Not less
frequently than once each year for two years, each head of an
element of the intelligence community specified in paragraph (4)
shall conduct a survey of analytic objectivity among officers
and employees of such element who are involved in the production
of intelligence products.
(2) Elements.--Each survey conducted pursuant to paragraph
(1) for an element of the intelligence community shall cover the
following:
(A) Perceptions of the officers and employees
regarding the presence of bias or politicization
affecting the intelligence cycle.
(B) Types of intelligence products perceived by the
officers and employees as most prone to objectivity
concerns.
(C) Whether responders to the survey raised
identified analytic objectivity concerns with an
analytic ombudsman or appropriate entity.
(3) Coordination.--The head of each element of the
intelligence community specified in paragraph (4) shall, to the
extent practicable, coordinate with the individual or entity
assigned responsibility under section 1019(a) of the National
Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 (title I of Public Law
108-458; 50 U.S.C. 3364(a)) and the appropriate ombudsman for
analytic objectivity with respect to the design and execution of
the survey required by paragraph (1) to maximize the utility and
efficiency of the survey.
(4) Elements of the intelligence community specified.--The
elements of the intelligence community specified in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) The National Security Agency.
(B) The Defense Intelligence Agency.
(C) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
(D) The Directorate of Intelligence of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
(E) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the
Department of Homeland Security.
SEC. 6306. ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENT AND REPORT REGARDING
ANALYTIC STANDARDS.
Section 6312 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (50 U.S.C. 3364 note; Public Law 117-263) is
amended--
(1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Conduct of Training.--Training required pursuant to the policy
required by subsection (a) shall--
``(1) be a dedicated, stand-alone training; and
``(2) include instruction on how to report concerns
regarding lack of objectivity, bias, politicization, or other
issues relating to the standards set forth in Intelligence
Community Directive 203, Analytic Standards (or any successor
directive).''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1)--
(A) by striking ``number and themes of''; and
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(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``, including the number and themes of such incidents
and a list of each intelligence product reported during
the preceding 1-year period to the Analytic Ombudsman of
the Office of the Director of National Intelligence or
other designated official specified in law or policy to
receive complaints related to, or review compliance
with, analytic standards.''.
SEC. 6307. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334b-1.>> PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION
IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Revisions. Regulations. Policies. Procedures. Guida
nce. Compliance.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
coordination with the head of each element of the intelligence
community, shall revise all regulations, policies, procedures, manuals,
circulars, courses, training, and guidance in the intelligence community
such that all such materials are in compliance with and consistent with
this section.
(b) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
any law for the National Intelligence Program shall be used for the
purposes of implementing covered practices in the intelligence
community.
(c) Covered Practice Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
practice'' means any practice that discriminates for or against any
person in a manner prohibited by the Constitution of the United States,
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000 et seq.), or any other
Federal law.
SEC. 6308. ESTIMATE OF COST TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY DIRECTIVE 705.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Estimate Required.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, each head of an element of
the intelligence community, in coordination with the Director of
National Intelligence, shall--
(1) submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives an estimate of
the amount of obligations expected to be incurred by the Federal
Government after the date of the enactment of this Act to ensure
that the sensitive compartmented information facilities of the
element are compliant with Intelligence Community Directive 705;
and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives an estimate of such amount of
obligations expected to be incurred by an element of the
Department of Defense.
(b) Contents.--Each estimate submitted under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The estimate.
(2) An implementation plan to ensure compliance described in
such subsection.
(3) Identification of the administrative actions or
legislative actions that may be necessary to ensure such
compliance.
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SEC. 6309. PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM SPANNING THE
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY FOR ACCREDITATION
OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION
FACILITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan Required.--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 Defense, shall--
(1) develop a plan to implement an integrated tracking
system that resides on an appropriately secure or classified
system and spans the intelligence community for the
accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities
to increase transparency, track the status of accreditation, and
to reduce and minimize duplication of effort; and
(2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the
Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the
plan developed under paragraph (1).
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a)(1) shall include the
following:
(1) An estimated cost of implementing the plan.
(2) A description for how applicants and cleared industry
could monitor the status of the accreditation of the sensitive
compartmented information facilities of the applicants and
cleared industry.
(3) Guidelines for minimizing duplication of effort across
the intelligence community and the Department of Defense in the
accreditation process for sensitive compartmented information
facilities.
(4) Creation of a mechanism to track compliance with
Intelligence Community Directive 705 (relating to sensitive
compartmented information facilities), or successor directive.
(5) Proposed measures for increasing security against
adversary threats.
(6) A list of any administrative and legislative actions
that may be necessary to carry out the plan.
SEC. 6310. REFORMS RELATING TO INACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCES.
(a) Extension of Period of Inactive Security Clearances.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Review and evaluation.--The
Director of National Intelligence shall review and evaluate the
feasibility and advisability of updating personnel security
standards and procedures governing eligibility for access to
sensitive compartmented information and other controlled access
program information and security adjudicative guidelines for
determining eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented
information and other controlled access program information to
determine whether individuals described in paragraph (2), could,
as a matter of policy, be granted eligibility by the Director to
access classified information if--
(A) there is no indication the individual no longer
satisfies the standards established for access to
classified information;
(B) <<NOTE: Certification.>> the individual
certifies in writing to an appropriate security
professional that there has been no change in
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the relevant information provided for the last
background investigation of the individual; and
(C) an appropriate record check reveals no
unfavorable information.
(2) Individuals described.--The individuals described in
this paragraph are individuals who--
(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> have been retired or
otherwise separated from employment with an element of
the intelligence community for a period of not more than
5 years; and
(B) were eligible to access classified information
on the day before the individual retired or otherwise
separated from such element.
(b) Feasibility and Advisability of Continuous Vetting of Inactive
Security Clearances.--
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> In general.--The Director shall
conduct an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
subjecting inactive security clearances to continuous vetting
and due diligence, including with respect to any effects on
policies developed in conjunction with the continued development
of the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Findings.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall
submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the
Senate, and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of
the House of Representatives the findings from the assessment
conducted pursuant to paragraph (1).
TITLE LXIV <<NOTE: Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness
Act of 2025.>> --INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
SEC. 6401. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3001 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Intelligence Community Efficiency
and Effectiveness Act of 2025''.
SEC. 6402. MODIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Repeal of Sunsetted Requirement for Semi-annual Report.--
Subsection (c)(7) of section 102A of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3024) is amended by striking ``(A) The Director'' and all
that follows through ``(B) The Director'' and inserting ``The
Director''.
(b) Repeal of Authorities Relating to New National Intelligence
Centers.--
(1) Transfer of personnel.--Such section is amended by
striking subsection (e).
(2) Repeal of authority to establish.--Subsection (f)(2) of
such section is amended by striking ``and may'' and all that
follows through ``determines necessary''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 102a.--Such section is further amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (f) through (z) as
subsections (e) through (y), respectively;
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(B) in subsection (e), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), in paragraph (7), by striking ``under
subsection (m)'' and inserting ``under subsection (l)'';
and
(C) in subsection (w)(3), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), by striking ``under subsection
(f)(8)'' and inserting ``under subsection (e)(8)''.
(2) Other provisions of law.--
(A) National security act of 1947.--The National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is
amended--
(i) in section 103(c)(15) (50 U.S.C.
3025(c)(15)), by striking ``, including national
intelligence centers'';
(ii) in section 112(c)(1), <<NOTE: 50 USC
3047.>> by striking ``section 102A(i)'' and
inserting ``section 102A(h)'';
(iii) in section 313(1) (50 U.S.C. 3079(1)),
by striking ``with section 102A(f)(8)'' and
inserting ``with section 102A(e)(8)''.
(B) Central intelligence agency act of 1949.--
Section 6 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949
(50 U.S.C. 3507) is amended by striking ``section
102A(i)'' and inserting ``section 102A(h)''.
(C) Central intelligence agency retirement act.--
Section 201(c) of the Central Intelligence Agency
Retirement Act (50 U.S.C. 2011(c)) is amended by
striking ``section 102A(i)'' and inserting ``section
102A(h)''.
(D) Reducing over-classification act.--Section
7(a)(1)(A) of the Reducing Over-Classification Act (50
U.S.C. 3344(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``of
section 102A(g)(1)'' and inserting ``of section
102A(f)(1)''.
(E) Public interest declassification act.--Section
705(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of
2000 (50 U.S.C. 3355c(c)) is amended by striking
``section 102A(i)'' and inserting ``102A(h)''.
(F) Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act
of 2004.--Section 1019(a) of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3364(a)) is
amended by striking ``section 102A(h)'' and inserting
``section 102A(g)''.
(G) Intelligence authorization act for fiscal year
2003.--Section 343(c) of the Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-306; 50 U.S.C.
3363) is amended by striking ``Subject to'' and all that
follows through ``, relating'' and inserting ``Subject
to section 102A(h) of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3024(h), relating''.
(H) Intelligence authorization act for fiscal year
2014.--Section 604(d)(1)(B) of the Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-
126; 50 U.S.C. 3234 note) is amended by striking
``section 102A(m)'' and inserting ``section 102A(l)''.
(I) Homeland security act of 2002.--Section
210D(f)(2)(B) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6
U.S.C. 124k(f)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``sections
102A(f)(1)(B)(iii)'' and inserting ``sections
102A(e)(1)(B)(iii)''.
(J) Energy independence and security act of 2007.--
Section 934(k)(2) of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17373(k)(2)) is amended
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by striking ``section 102A(i)'' and inserting ``section
102A(h)''.
SEC. 6403. PLAN FOR OPTIMIZED STAFFING OF THE OFFICE OF THE
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Requirement.--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
and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a target end-state for the appropriate staffing level of
the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
(b) Contents.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include a plan
for achieving the targeted end-state for staffing at the Office of the
Director of National Intelligence to the number of full-time equivalent
employees, detailees, and individuals under contract with the Office
that the Director requires for the optimized execution of the statutory
authorities of the Director.
SEC. 6404. NATIONAL COUNTERPROLIFERATION AND BIOSECURITY CENTER.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines. 50 USC 3057 note.>> Termination.--
(1) Termination of center.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence shall terminate the National Counterproliferation
and Biosecurity Center, including such missions, objectives,
staff, and resources of the Center, as is consistent with the
provisions of this section and the amendments made by this
section.
(2) Termination of director of the center.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Director of National Intelligence shall terminate the position
of the Director of the National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center, as is consistent with the provisions of this
section.
(b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the
congressional intelligence committees and the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
on the status of the implementation of this section, including--
(1) the status of the counterproliferation and biosecurity
missions and functions within the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence;
(2) a staffing profile of the officers, employees, and
detailees currently assigned, as of the date of the report, to
the counterproliferation, biosecurity, and related missions and
functions at the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence; and
(3) a description of the employment status of the officers,
employees, and detailees who were assigned to the National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center as of August 1,
2025, including those who have remained at the Office of the
Director of National Intelligence, accepted (or, as to
detailees, maintained) employment at another element of the
intelligence community, or have separated from the intelligence
community.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--The National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 103(c) (50 U.S.C. 3025(c))--
(A) by striking paragraph (13); and
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(B) by redesignating paragraphs (14) and (15) as
paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively; and
(2) in section 119A (50 U.S.C. 3057)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center'' and
inserting ``Counterproliferation and Biosecurity'';
(B) in subsection (a)--
(i) in the heading, by striking
``Establishment'' and inserting ``Organization'';
(ii) in paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``The President
shall establish a National
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity
Center, taking into account all
appropriate government tools to'' and
inserting ``The Director of National
Intelligence shall''; and
(II) in subparagraph (A), by
inserting ``support efforts to'' before
``prevent and halt'';
(iii) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting
the following:
``(2) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> The Director of National Intelligence
shall appoint an appropriate official within the Office of the Director
of National Intelligence to oversee the efforts and activities
undertaken pursuant to this section.''; and
(iv) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and
(C) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``establishing the
National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center, the President'' and
inserting ``carrying out this section,
the Director''; and
(II) in subparagraph (A), by
striking ``Establishing a primary
organization within the United States
Government for integrating'' and
inserting ``Integrating''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``In
establishing the National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center, the President shall address
the following missions and objectives to ensure
that the Center serves as the lead for the
intelligence community for'' and inserting ``In
carrying out this section, the Director shall
address the following missions and objectives to
ensure''.
(d) Repeal of National Security Waiver Authority, Report
Requirement, and Sense of Congress.--Such section 119A is further
amended by striking subsections (c), (d), and (e).
(g) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3025 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made
by this section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(h) <<NOTE: Effective date. 50 USC 3057 note.>> References in Law.--
On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, any reference to the National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center in law shall be treated as a reference to the Office
of the Director of National Intelligence, and any reference to the
Director of the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center in
law shall be treated as a reference to the Director of National
Intelligence.
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SEC. 6405. TERMINATION OF OFFICE OF ENGAGEMENT.
(a) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3062 note.>> Termination.--The Director of
National Intelligence shall take such actions as may be necessary to
terminate and wind down the operations of the Office of Engagement
before the date specified in subsection (c).
(b) Repeal.--The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et
seq.) is further amended by striking section 122 (50 U.S.C. 3062).
(c) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3062 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made
by this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
TITLE LXV--MATTERS RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Subtitle A--Central Intelligence Agency
SEC. 6501. GUIDANCE ON NOVEL AND SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURES FOR
PURPOSES OF NOTIFICATION UNDER THE
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ACT OF 1949.
(a) In General.-- <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Section 8(c) of the Central
Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3510(c)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting ``(1) Not
later than''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Director
shall issue written guidance to ensure the timely identification and
reporting of novel and significant expenditures in accordance with this
subsection. Such guidance shall--
``(i) establish a definition of a novel and significant
expenditure for purposes of this subsection;
``(ii) define internal procedures to evaluate expenditures
to determine if such expenditures are novel and significant
using the definition established pursuant to clause (i); and
``(iii) require timely congressional notification in
accordance with this subsection.
``(B) The Director shall regularly review and update the guidance
issued under this paragraph as appropriate.
``(C) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the initial guidance is issued under this paragraph, and not later
than 60 days after the date on which any material revisions to such
guidance take effect, the Director shall provide to the committees
specified in paragraph (1) a briefing with respect to such guidance or
such material revisions.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 102A(m)(5) of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(m)(5)) (as redesignated by section
6402(c) of this Act) is amended in the first sentence by striking ``of
such section'' and inserting ``of such section, including the guidance
issued under paragraph (2) of such subsection (c)''.
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SEC. 6502. IMPROVEMENTS TO SECURITY OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Agency Headquarters Installation.--Subsection (a)(1) of section
15 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3515) is
amended by striking ``Compound'' each place it appears and inserting
``Installation''.
(b) Unmanned Aircraft.--Such Act is further amended by inserting
after section 15 the following:
``SEC. 15A. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3515a.>> AUTHORITY REGARDING UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
``(a) Authority to Intercept.--Notwithstanding section 46502 of
title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, and 1367 and
chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, the Director may
take, and may authorize personnel of the Agency with assigned duties
under section 15 that include the security or protection of people,
facilities, or assets within the United States to take, the actions
described in subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to mitigate a credible
threat (as defined by the Director, in consultation with the Secretary
of Transportation) to safety or security in any specially designated
area posed by an unmanned aircraft system.
``(b) Authorized Actions.--
``(1) Actions described to ensure safety and security.--The
actions described in this paragraph are the following:
``(A) During the operation of the unmanned aircraft
system, detect, identify, monitor, and track the
unmanned aircraft system, without prior consent,
including by means of intercept or other access of a
wire communication, an oral communication, or an
electronic communication, used to control the unmanned
aircraft system.
``(B) Warn the operator of the unmanned aircraft
system, including by passive or active, and by direct or
indirect, physical, electronic, radio, and
electromagnetic means.
``(C) Disrupt control of the unmanned aircraft
system, without prior consent, including by disabling
the unmanned aircraft system by intercepting,
interfering, or causing interference with wire, oral,
electronic, or radio communications used to control the
unmanned aircraft system.
``(D) Seize or exercise control of the unmanned
aircraft system.
``(E) Seize or otherwise confiscate the unmanned
aircraft system.
``(F) Use reasonable force, if necessary, to
disable, damage, or destroy the unmanned aircraft
system.
``(2) Limitation on actions.--
``(A) Duration.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Director may take an action described in subparagraphs
(B) through (F) of paragraph (1) only for the period
necessary to mitigate a credible threat to safety or
security identified in subsection (a).
``(B) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the
Director shall comply with the guidance developed under
subsection (c).
``(c) Guidance.--
``(1) Coordination and consultation.--
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``(A) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Coordination.--The
Director shall develop guidance for carrying out
subsection (a) and for conducting research, testing,
training, and evaluation under subsection (e) in
coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
to ensure that any such actions or research, testing,
training, and evaluation do not adversely affect or
interfere with the safety and efficiency of the national
airspace system.
``(B) Consultation.--In developing guidance for
carrying out subsection (a) and for conducting research,
testing, training, and evaluation under subsection (e),
the Director shall request consultation by the Secretary
of Commerce and the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission. The <<NOTE: Time
period.>> Secretary of Commerce and the Chairman may
each provide such consultation during the 180-day period
beginning on the date of the request by the Director.
``(2) Requirements.--The guidance under paragraph (1) shall
include requirements that--
``(A) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration advise on the types of activities covered
by subsection (b)(1);
``(B) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> the Director contact the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
through the appropriate channel if practicable before,
or otherwise as soon as practicable after (but not later
than 24 hours after), carrying out an action described
in subparagraphs (B) through (F) of subsection (b)(1);
``(C) the Director contact the Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration through the appropriate
channel before conducting research, testing, training,
and evaluation under subsection (e); and
``(D) when taking an action described in subsection
(b)(1), all due consideration is given to--
``(i) mitigating effects on privacy and civil
liberties under the first and fourth amendments to
the Constitution of the United States;
``(ii) mitigating damage to, or loss of, real
and personal property; and
``(iii) mitigating any risk of personal injury
or death.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period. Review.>> Updates.--On an annual
basis, the Director, in coordination with the Secretary of
Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, shall review the guidance developed under
paragraph (1) and make any necessary updates.
``(d) Specially Designated Areas.--
``(1) List.--The Director shall make available to the
congressional intelligence committees and the recipients
specified in paragraph (5) a list, which may be in classified
form, of each area that the Director--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines meets the
criteria described in paragraph (4); and
``(B) designates as a specially designated area for
purposes of this section.
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``(2) <<NOTE: Deadlines. List.>> Annual update.--Not later
than March 31 each year, the Director shall make available to
the congressional intelligence committees and the recipients
specified in paragraph (5) an updated list of specially
designated areas under paragraph (1).
``(3) <<NOTE: Determination. Deadline.>> Emergency
updates.--If the Director determines that adding an area that
meets the criteria described in paragraph (4) to the list under
paragraph (1) is necessary to mitigate a credible threat to
safety or security, the Director may update the list to include
that area as a specially designated area covered by this section
if the Director makes available to the congressional
intelligence committees and the recipients specified in
paragraph (5) information regarding that area by not later than
7 days after making such determination.
``(4) Criteria described.--The criteria described in this
paragraph are the following:
``(A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> The area is identified
by the Director, in coordination with the Secretary of
Transportation, with respect to potentially impacted
airspace, through a risk-based assessment, as high-risk
and a potential target for unlawful unmanned aircraft
system-related activity.
``(B) The area consists of--
``(i) premises that--
``(I) are owned, leased, or
controlled by the Agency or the Office
of the Director of National
Intelligence;
``(II) are not eligible for
protection from threats from unmanned
aircraft systems by another department
or agency of the Federal Government that
has authority to mitigate the threat of
unmanned aircraft systems, including
pursuant to section 130i of title 10,
United States Code; and
``(III) directly relate to one or
more functions authorized to be
performed by the Agency or the Office of
the Director of National Intelligence
under this Act or the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.);
``(ii) one or more perimeters adjacent to such
premises, as designated by the Director, in
coordination with the Secretary of Transportation,
based on the specific type of action described in
subsection (b)(1); and
``(iii) the airspace above the premises and
perimeters covered by clauses (i) and (ii).
``(C) The airspace specified in subparagraph
(B)(iii) is restricted by a temporary flight restriction
or covered by a determination under section 2209 of the
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (49
U.S.C. 44802 note) or any other similar restriction
applicable to unmanned aircraft system overflights
determined appropriate by the Secretary of
Transportation.
``(5) Specified recipients of list.--The designated
recipients for purposes of this subsection are each of the
following:
``(A) The chairs and ranking minority members of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
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``(B) The chairs and ranking minority members of the
Committees on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives and of the Senate.
``(C) The chairs and ranking minority members of the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
``(D) The chairs and ranking minority members of the
Committees on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and of the Senate.
``(E) For each committee specified in subparagraphs
(A), (B), (C), and (D)--
``(i) two staff members of the committee who
have the required security clearances and are
designated by the chair; and
``(ii) two staff members of the committee who
have the required security clearances and are
designated by the ranking minority member.
``(e) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Research, Testing, Training, and
Evaluation.--The Director may, consistent with section 105(g) of the
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1805(g)), other
Federal laws, and Presidential directives, conduct research, testing,
training on, and evaluation of any equipment, including any electronic
equipment, to determine the capability and utility of the equipment
prior to the use of the equipment for any action carried out under
subsection (a).
``(f) Privacy Protections.--
``(1) Requirement.--Any interception or acquisition of, or
access to, or maintenance or use of, information or
communications to or from an unmanned aircraft system under this
section shall be conducted--
``(A) in a manner consistent with the first and
fourth amendments to the Constitution of the United
States and applicable provisions of Federal law; and
``(B) only to the extent necessary to support an
action described in subsection (b)(1) taken to carry out
the authority provided in subsection (a).
``(2) <<NOTE: Records.>> Limit.--In carrying out subsection
(a), the Director may maintain records containing or regarding
the content and dialing, signaling, routing, and addressing
information associated with wire communications, oral
communications, electronic communications, and radio
communications, and may maintain parts or the whole of an
unmanned aircraft system, only if--
``(A) such maintenance is for the purpose of
mitigating a credible threat, as described in subsection
(a), to safety or security of persons in a specially
designated area; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> such maintenance does
not exceed a period of 180 days unless--
``(i) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Director or
the Attorney General determines a longer period--
``(I) is necessary to directly
support an ongoing security operation of
the Agency pursuant to subsection (a);
or
``(II) is required to be maintained
by the Agency under Federal law;
``(ii) the Director or the Attorney General
has created a record before the end of such 180-
day period
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providing the specific factual basis to support
the determination based on the matters specified
in either or both subclauses (I) and (II) of
clause (i); and
``(iii) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> the Director is
in compliance with the reporting requirements
under subsection (g)(2)(B).
``(3) Destruction.--The Director shall destroy any records
or materials maintained under paragraph (2) at the end of the
period specified in such paragraph.
``(4) Transfer.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determination. Compliance.>> Authorized
disclosure.--Records or materials maintained under
paragraph (2) may not be disclosed outside of the Agency
or Department of Justice unless the Director or Attorney
General determine that the disclosure of such records or
materials--
``(i) is necessary to investigate or prosecute
a violation of Federal law;
``(ii) is necessary to support the counter
unmanned aircraft systems activities of another
department or agency of the Federal Government
with authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned
aircraft systems;
``(iii) is necessary to comply with another
provision of Federal law; or
``(iv) is necessary to comply with an
obligation to preserve materials during the course
of litigation.
``(B) Requirement for recipient agency.--The
recipient of records or materials pursuant to
subparagraph (A) shall--
``(i) maintain the records or materials only
for the purpose authorized under such
subparagraph;
``(ii) disclose the records or materials only
for a purpose authorized under such subparagraph;
and
``(iii) destroy the records or parts or
materials once such purpose no longer applies.
``(5) Certification.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> Agency.--Each time the
Director carries out subsection (a) by taking an action
described in subparagraphs (C) through (F) of subsection
(b)(1), the Director shall certify that the Director is
in compliance with paragraphs (1) through (4) of this
subsection. The Director may only delegate the authority
to make such certification to--
``(i) the General Counsel or the Principal
Deputy General Counsel; or
``(ii) the Director of Operations or the
Deputy Director of Operations.
``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Retention.--Each
certification made under subparagraph (A) shall be
retained by the Director for a period of at least seven
years.
``(g) Notifications and Reports.--
``(1) Department of justice notification.--Not later than 30
days after the date on which the Director carries out subsection
(a) by taking an action described in subparagraphs (C) through
(F) of subsection (b)(1), the Director shall notify the Attorney
General of such action.
``(2) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Congressional reports.--Not
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
section, and every 90 days
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thereafter, the Director shall make available to the
congressional intelligence committees and the recipients
specified in paragraph (3) a report that includes the following:
``(A) With respect to each action described in
subparagraphs (B) through (F) of subsection (b)(1) taken
to carry out subsection (a) during the period covered by
the report, a description of--
``(i) the action taken;
``(ii) options considered by the Director to
mitigate any identified effects to the national
airspace system relating to such action, including
the minimization of the use of any technology that
disrupts the transmission of radio or electronic
signals; and
``(iii) whether any harm, damage, or loss to a
person or to private property resulted from such
action.
``(B) A description of all records or materials
that, as of the date of the report, are being maintained
for a period exceeding 180 days pursuant to subsection
(f)(2)(B), and a copy of each record created pursuant to
clause (ii) of such subsection relating to such
maintenance.
``(C) A copy of the guidance, policies, and
procedures established by the Director in effect during
the period covered by the report to address privacy,
civil rights, and civil liberties issues implicated by
actions taken by the Director in carrying out subsection
(a).
``(D) Information on any violation of, or failure to
comply with, this section during the period covered by
the report, including a description of any such
violation or failure.
``(3) Specified recipients of report.--The designated
recipients for purposes of paragraph (2) are each of the
following:
``(A) Each member of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate.
``(B) Each member of the Committees on the Judiciary
of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.
``(C) Each member of the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate.
``(D) Each member of the Committees on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of
the Senate.
``(E) For each committee specified in subparagraphs
(A), (B), (C), and (D)--
``(i) five staff members of the committee who
have the required security clearances and are
designated by the chair; and
``(ii) five staff members of the committee who
have the required security clearances and are
designated by the ranking minority member.
``(h) Forfeiture and Tort Claims.--
``(1) Forfeiture.--
``(A) Subject to forfeiture.--Any unmanned aircraft
system described in subsection (a) that is seized by the
Director is subject to forfeiture to the United States.
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``(B) Application.--The requirements for civil,
criminal, or administrative forfeiture under applicable
law or regulation shall apply to any forfeiture
conducted under subparagraph (A).
``(2) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Tort claims.--Chapter 171 of
title 28, United States Code, shall apply to any claims for loss
of property, injury, or death pursuant to actions taken pursuant
to this section.
``(i) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed as--
``(1) affecting the restrictions in section 105(g) of the
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C.
1805(g));
``(2) vesting in the Director any authority of the Secretary
of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense, or the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration;
``(3) vesting in the Secretary of Transportation, the
Secretary of Defense, or the Administrator any authority of the
Director;
``(4) creating a new cause of action or any new rights, or
waiving any defenses, that do not otherwise exist in law as of
the date of the enactment of this section;
``(5) authorizing any official of a department or agency of
the Federal Government to conduct any search or seizure in a
manner that violates the fourth amendment to the Constitution of
the United States; or
``(6) authorizing any actions that violate any provision of
the Constitution of the United States, including the first and
fourth amendments.
``(j) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Budget.--Together with the budget requests
of the Agency for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2026, or not later
than 7 days after the date on which such a request is submitted to
Congress, the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence
committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a consolidated funding display that identifies
the funding source for actions to carry out subsection (a). The funding
display shall be in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
``(k) Commencement of Authority.--The Director may not carry out
subsection (a) by taking an action described in subsection (b)(1) until
the date on which the Director has made available the first list under
subsection (d)(1).
``(l) Suspension of Authority.--If the Director fails to make
available the updated list by the date required under subsection (d)(2),
the Director may not carry out subsection (a) by taking an action
described in subsection (b)(1) until the date on which the Director
makes available such updated list.
``(m) Termination.--The authority to carry out this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2027.
``(n) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term
`congressional intelligence committees' means the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives
and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
``(2) Radio communication.--The term `radio communication'
has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the
Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).
``(3) Specially designated area.--The term `specially
designated area' means an area designated by the Director as
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a specially designated area for purposes of this section
pursuant to subsection (d).
``(4) Title 18 terms.--The terms `electronic communication',
`intercept', `oral communication', and `wire communication' have
the meanings given those terms in section 2510 of title 18,
United States Code.
``(5) United states.--The term `United States' has the
meaning given that term in section 5 of title 18, United States
Code.
``(6) Unmanned aircraft system.--The term `unmanned aircraft
system' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title
49, United States Code.''.
SEC. 6503. ANNUAL CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WORKPLACE CLIMATE
ASSESSMENT.
Section 30 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C.
3531) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Annual Agency Climate Assessment.--
``(1) Requirement.--Not less frequently than once every 365
days, the Director shall--
``(A) complete an Agency climate assessment--
``(i) that does not request any information
that would make an Agency employee or the position
of an Agency employee identifiable;
``(ii) for the purposes of--
``(I) preventing and responding to
sexual assault and sexual harassment;
and
``(II) examining the prevalence of
sexual assault and sexual harassment
occurring among the Agency's workforce;
and
``(iii) that includes an opportunity for
Agency employees to express the opinions of the
employees regarding the manner and extent to which
the Agency responds to allegations of sexual
assault and complaints of sexual harassment, and
the effectiveness of such response; and
``(B) submit to the appropriate congressional
committees the findings of the Director with respect to
the climate assessment completed pursuant to
subparagraph (A).
``(2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence and the
Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate; and
``(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives.''.
SEC. 6504. CHAPLAIN CORPS AND CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS OF THE CENTRAL
INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
(a) In General.--Section 26 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act
of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3527) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 26. CHAPLAIN CORPS AND CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS.
``(a) Establishment of Chaplain Corps.--There is in the Agency a
Chaplain Corps, which shall provide spiritual and religious
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pastoral services and care across all components of the Agency for
employees of all faiths and non-faiths.
``(b) Chief of Chaplains.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> In general.--The head of the
Chaplain Corps shall be the Chief of Chaplains, who shall be
appointed by the Director.
``(2) Reporting.-- The Chief of Chaplains shall report
directly to the Director.
``(3) Duties.--The Chief of Chaplains shall--
``(A) oversee the Chaplain Corps; and
``(B) be the proponent for, and consult with the
Director on--
``(i) all guidance pertaining to chaplains'
care;
``(ii) programming and instruction; and
``(iii) any policy or guidance pertaining to
religion or religious accommodation.
``(4) Consultation.--All appropriate offices of the Agency
shall consult with the Chief of Chaplains on best practices to
implement guidance or policy pertaining to religion or religious
accommodation.
``(c) Services.--Chaplains of the Chaplain Corps shall--
``(1) be located at the headquarters building of the Agency;
and
``(2) travel as necessary to provide services to personnel
of the Agency.
``(d) Staff.--
``(1) Minimum staffing level.--The Chaplain Corps shall be
composed of not less than 6 chaplains, of which--
``(A) not less than 3 shall be full-time staff
employees of the Agency; and
``(B) not less than 3 shall be government
contractors.
``(2) Vacancies.--The Director shall expeditiously fill any
vacancies.
``(3) Exclusive role.--A chaplain of the Chaplain Corps
shall serve exclusively in the chaplain's role in the Chaplain
Corps.
``(4) Appointment; compensation.--The Director may appoint
and fix the compensation of such chaplains of the Chaplain Corps
as the Director considers appropriate, except that the Director
may not provide basic pay to any chaplain of the Chaplain Corps
at an annual rate of basic pay in excess of the maximum rate of
basic pay for grade GS-15 of the General Schedule under section
5332 of title 5, United States Code.
``(e) Administration.--The Director shall--
``(1) provide security clearances, including one-time read-
ins, to chaplains of the Chaplain Corps to ensure that personnel
of the Agency can seek unrestricted chaplaincy counseling; and
``(2) furnish physical workspace for the Chaplain Corps at
the headquarters building of the Agency.
``(f) Privacy.--The Director shall implement privacy standards with
respect to the physical workspaces of the Chaplain Corps to ensure
privacy for individuals visiting such spaces.
``(g) Protection of Chaplain Corps.--The Director may not require a
chaplain of the Chaplain Corps to perform any rite,
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ritual, or ceremony that is contrary to the conscience, moral
principles, or religious beliefs of the chaplain or of the
ecclesiastical organization that ordains the chaplain.
``(h) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Certifications to Congress.--Not less
frequently than annually, the Director shall certify to Congress whether
implementation of this section meets the requirements of this
section.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Effective date. 50 USC 3527 note.>> Applicability of
Minimum Staffing Requirement.--The minimum staffing level required by
subsection (d)(1) of section 26 (as amended by subsection (a)) shall
apply on and after the date that is 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 6505. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES OF
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
Section 3(a) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50
U.S.C. 3503(a)) is amended by striking ``3069'' and inserting ``3066''.
Subtitle B--Elements of Department of Defense
SEC. 6511. <<NOTE: 10 USC 989 note.>> COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
BRIEFINGS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' has
the meaning given such term in section 989(h) of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) Government of concern; company of concern.--The terms
``government of concern'' and ``company of concern'' mean,
respectively, a government described in subparagraph (A) of
section 989(h)(2) of title 10, United States Code, and a
company, entity, or other person described in subparagraph (B)
of such section.
(b) <<NOTE: Policy.>> In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Intelligence and Security shall issue appropriate policy to require
the military departments to conduct counterintelligence briefings for
members of the Armed Forces as part of the process required by section
989(c) of title 10, United States Code.
(c) Elements.--Each briefing provided under subsection (b) shall
provide members of the Armed Forces with--
(1) awareness of methods commonly used by governments and
companies of concern to solicit and learn from covered
individuals sensitive military techniques, tactics, and
procedures of the Armed Forces;
(2) recommended practices for covered individuals to avoid
an activity that could subject such individuals to civil or
criminal penalties;
(3) the contact information for the counterintelligence
authorities to whom covered individuals should report attempted
recruitment or a related suspicious contact; and
(4) an overview of the prohibition and penalties under
subsections (a) and (c) of section 989 of title 10, United
States Code.
(d) Provision of Briefings at Certain Trainings.--The Under
Secretary may mandate the briefings required by subsection
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(b) during the trainings required by Department of Defense Directive
5240.06 (relating to counterintelligence awareness and reporting), or
successor document.
Subtitle C--Federal Bureau of Investigation
SEC. 6521. NOTICE OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENTS AND
INVESTIGATIONS BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION OF CANDIDATES FOR OR
HOLDERS OF FEDERAL OFFICE.
Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et
seq.), as amended by section 6303 of this Act, is further amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 518. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3117.>> NOTICE OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
ASSESSMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF FEDERAL
CANDIDATES OR OFFICEHOLDERS.
``(a) Notice.--
``(1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (3),
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall notify
the chairmen and ranking minority members of the appropriate
congressional committees, the Speaker and minority leader of the
House of Representatives, and the majority and minority leaders
of the Senate of each counterintelligence assessment or
investigation of an individual who is--
``(A) a candidate for Federal office; or
``(B) a holder of Federal office.
``(2) Contents.--The notice required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
``(A) a summary of the relevant facts associated
with the counterintelligence assessment or
investigation; and
``(B) the identity of such individual.
``(3) Exception.--The Director may refrain from providing a
notice under paragraph (1) to an individual who is otherwise a
recipient of notices under such paragraph if that individual is
a target of the counterintelligence assessment or investigation
covered by the notice.
``(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Timing.--The Director shall provide each
notice under subsection (a) not later than 15 days after the date of the
commencement of the counterintelligence assessment or investigation that
is the subject of such notice. With respect to counterintelligence
assessments or investigations that commenced before the date of the
enactment of this section and are ongoing as of such date of enactment,
the Director shall provide each notice under subsection (a) not later
than 15 days after such date of enactment.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the congressional intelligence committees; and
``(B) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House
of Representatives and the Senate.
``(2) The terms `candidate' and `Federal office' have the
meanings given those terms in section 301 of the Federal
Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101).''.
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SEC. 6522. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 28 USC 532 note.>> NOTIFICATION OF
MATERIAL CHANGES TO POLICIES OR
PROCEDURES GOVERNING TERRORIST WATCHLIST
AND TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME
WATCHLIST.
(a) Notification of Material Changes.--
(1) Notification required.--The Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees notice of any material change to a
policy or procedure relating to the terrorist watchlist or the
transnational organized crime watchlist, including any change to
the policy or procedure for adding or removing a person from
either watchlist. Each notification under this subsection shall
include a summary of the material changes to such policy or
procedure.
(2) Timing of notification.--Each notification required
under paragraph (1) shall be submitted not later than 30 days
after the date on which a material change described in paragraph
(1) takes effect.
(b) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Requests by Appropriate Committees.--Not
later than 30 days after receiving a request from an appropriate
congressional committee, the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation shall submit to such committee all guidance in effect as
of the date of the request that applies to or governs the use of the
terrorist watchlist or the transnational organized crime watchlist.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
(B) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate
and the House of Representatives;
(C) the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate
and the House of Representatives; and
(D) the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(2) Terrorist watchlist.--The term ``terrorist watchlist''
means the Terrorist Screening Dataset or any successor or
similar watchlist.
(3) Transnational organized crime watchlist.--The term
``transnational organized crime watchlist'' means the watchlist
maintained under the Transnational Organized Crime Actor
Detection Program or any successor or similar watchlist.
SEC. 6523. ANNUAL REPORT ON UNITED STATES PERSONS ON THE TERRORIST
WATCH LIST.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than January 31, 2026,
and annually thereafter for two years, the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report on known or presumed United States persons who are
included on the terrorist watchlist.
(b) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to the preceding calendar year, the following
information:
(1) The total number of persons who were included on the
terrorist watchlist as of January 1 and the total number of such
persons included as of December 31.
(2) The total number of known or presumed United States
persons who were included on the terrorist watchlist as of
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January 1 and the total number of such persons included as of
December 31, including with respect to each of those dates--
(A) the number of known or presumed United States
persons who were included on a no fly list;
(B) the number of known or presumed United States
persons who were included on a selectee list for
additional screening;
(C) the number of known or presumed United States
persons who were included on the terrorist watchlist as
an exception to a reasonable suspicion standard and who
are not subject to additional screening, but who are
included on the list to support specific screening
functions of the Federal Government;
(D) the name of each terrorist organization with
which the known or presumed United States persons are
suspected of being affiliated and the number of such
persons who are suspected of affiliating with each such
terrorist organization; and
(E) an identification of each Federal agency that
nominated the United States persons to the terrorist
watchlist and the number of such persons nominated by
each Federal agency.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
(B) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate
and the House of Representatives;
(C) the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate
and the House of Representatives; and
(D) the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(2) Terrorist watchlist.--The term ``terrorist watchlist''
means the Terrorist Screening Dataset or any successor or
similar watchlist.
(3) United states person.--The term ``United States person''
has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Foreign
Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801).
SEC. 6524. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CASE
DATA.
Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et
seq.) is amended by inserting after section 512 the following:
``SEC. 512A. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3111a.>> ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CASE DATA.
``(a) Annual Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the congressional
intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate,
and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a
report containing data on cases of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is
submitted.
``(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall
include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the number
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of active cases, the number of unique cases, and the number of cases
opened, for each of the following:
``(1) Russia counterintelligence cases.
``(2) China counterintelligence cases.
``(3) Espionage or leak cases.
``(4) All other counterintelligence cases, disaggregated by
country affiliation.
``(5) Cartel and other transnational criminal organization
counterterrorism cases.
``(6) All other international counterterrorism cases,
disaggregated by country affiliation.
``(7) Russia cyber national security cases.
``(8) China cyber national security cases.
``(9) All other cyber national security cases, disaggregated
by country affiliation.
``(c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.''.
TITLE LXVI--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Subtitle A--Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 6601. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SECURITY GUIDANCE.
Section 6504 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division F of Public Law <<NOTE: 50 USC 3602 note.>> 118-159) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph (3):
``(3) In accordance with subsection (d), developing security
guidance to defend artificial intelligence technologies from
technology theft by nation-state adversaries.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Artificial Intelligence Security Guidance.--
``(1) Elements.--In developing the guidance pursuant to
subsection (c)(3), the Director of the National Security Agency
shall--
``(A) identify vulnerabilities in advanced
artificial intelligence technologies, with a focus on
cybersecurity risks and security challenges unique to
protecting such technologies from theft or sabotage by
nation-state adversaries;
``(B) identify elements of the artificial
intelligence supply chain or development or product
lifecycle that, if accessed by nation-state adversaries,
would contribute to progress made by nation-state
adversaries on advanced artificial intelligence or would
provide opportunities to adversaries to compromise the
confidentiality, integrity, or availability of
artificial intelligence systems or associated supply
chains; and
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``(C) identify strategies for artificial
intelligence technologies to identify, protect, detect,
respond, and recover from nation-state adversary cyber
threats.
``(2) External collaboration.--In developing the guidance
pursuant to subsection (c)(3), the Director of the National
Security Agency may collaborate, on a voluntary basis, with
other departments and agencies of the United States Government,
research entities, and private sector entities, as determined
appropriate by the Director, on artificial intelligence model
safety and security, including through the provision of any
computing resources the Director determines appropriate.
``(3) <<NOTE: Publication. Updates.>> Security guidance
form.--The Director of the National Security Agency shall
publish, and may update from time to time, the security guidance
developed under subsection (c)(3) to share with departments and
agencies of the United States Government, research entities, and
private sector entities, as determined appropriate by the
Director, at unclassified or classified levels.''.
SEC. 6602. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334m note.>> ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DEVELOPMENT AND USAGE BY INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY.
(a) Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers for Elements of the
Intelligence Community.--Section 6702 of the Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (50 U.S.C. 3334m) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the officials'' and
inserting ``the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Leads''
and inserting ``Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officers'';
(B) by striking ``the designated element lead
responsible'' and inserting ``the designated Chief
Artificial Intelligence Officer, with lead
responsibility''; and
(C) by striking ``designated element leads'' and
inserting ``designated Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officers''.
(b) Identification of Commonly Used Artificial Intelligence Systems
and Functions That Can Be Re-used by Other Elements.--
Not <<NOTE: Deadline.>> later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence
Community shall, in coordination with the Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Intelligence Community, identify commonly used artificial
intelligence systems or functions that have the greatest potential for
re-use without significant modification by other intelligence community
elements.
(c) Sharing of Identified Applications and Functions.--To
the <<NOTE: Policy.>> extent consistent with the protection of
intelligence sources and methods, for any artificial intelligence system
or function identified pursuant to subsection (b), each Chief Artificial
Intelligence Officer of an element of the intelligence community shall
adopt a policy to promote the sharing, to the extent practical, of any
custom-developed code and other key technical components, including
models and model weights, whether agency-developed or procured, with
other elements of the intelligence community that rely on common
artificial intelligence systems or functions.
(d) Model Contract Terms.--The Chief Information Officer of the
Intelligence Community shall provide the elements of the
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intelligence community with model contractual terms for consideration by
the heads of those elements to appropriately address technical data
rights and rights related to artificial intelligence dataset
requirements, minimize dependency on proprietary information, and
promote the adoption of procurement practices that encourage competition
to sustain a robust marketplace for artificial intelligence products and
services, including through contractual preferences for interoperable
artificial intelligence products and services.
(e) Tracking and Evaluating Performance.--Each head of an element of
the intelligence community shall track and evaluate performance of
procured and element-developed artificial intelligence, including
efficacy, safety, fairness, transparency, accountability,
appropriateness, lawfulness, and trustworthiness.
SEC. 6603. APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICIES OF THE
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TO PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE MODELS HOSTED IN CLASSIFIED
ENVIRONMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 6702 of the Intelligence Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (50 U.S.C. 3334m), as amended by section 6602 of
this Act, is further amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (c)'' and
inserting ``subsection (e)'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Application of Policies to Publicly Available Models Hosted in
Classified Environments.--In carrying out subsections (a) and (b), the
Director shall ensure that the policies established under such
subsections apply to the greatest extent possible to artificial
intelligence models generally available to the public and hosted in
classified environments.
``(d) Testing Standards and Benchmarks.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Chief Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Intelligence Community, or any officer designated
by the Director of National Intelligence, shall establish
standards for testing of artificial intelligence models in
proportion to risk, including benchmarks and methodologies for
the performance, efficacy, safety, fairness, transparency,
accountability, appropriateness, lawfulness, and trustworthiness
of artificial intelligence models across common use cases,
including machine translation, object detection, and object
recognition.
``(2) Identification of computing model.--The Chief
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Intelligence Community,
in coordination with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers
of the elements of the intelligence community, shall set
standards for an appropriate secure computing environment, at a
level (or multiple levels) of classification deemed appropriate,
for elements of the intelligence community to engage in testing
and evaluation of models prior to acquisition.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334m note.>> Rule of Construction.--Nothing in
subsection (c) or (d) of section 6702 of the Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (50 U.S.C. 3334m), as added by subsection
(a)(3) of this section, shall be construed--
(1) to authorize an officer or employee of the intelligence
community to direct a vendor or prospective vendor to alter a
model to favor a particular viewpoint; or
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(2) to apply to, limit, restrict, or otherwise affect any
department, agency, or division or function of a department or
agency outside of the intelligence community.
(c) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334m note.>> Updates.--The Director shall make
such revisions to the policies issued under subsections (a) and (b) of
section 6702 of such Act as the Director considers necessary.
SEC. 6604. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334m note.>> PROHIBITION ON USE OF
DEEPSEEK ON INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
SYSTEMS.
(a) <<NOTE: Standards. Guidelines.>> Prohibition.--The Director of
National Intelligence, in consultation with the other heads of the
elements of the intelligence community, shall develop standards and
guidelines for elements of the intelligence community that require the
removal of any covered application from national security systems
operated by an element of the intelligence community, a contractor to an
element of the intelligence community, or another entity on behalf of an
element of the intelligence community.
(b) Applicability of Information Security Requirements.--The
standards and guidelines developed under subsection (a) shall be
consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter
II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code.
(c) National Security and Research Exceptions.--The standards and
guidelines developed under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) exceptions for national security purposes and research
activities; and
(2) risk mitigation standards and guidelines that shall
apply in the case of an exception described in paragraph (1).
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Initial Standards and Guidelines.--The
Director of National Intelligence shall develop the initial standards
and guidelines under subsection (a) not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered application.--The term ``covered application''
means the DeepSeek application or any successor application or
service.
(2) National security system.--The term ``national security
system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3552 of title
44, United States Code.
Subtitle B--Biotechnology
SEC. 6611. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> SENIOR OFFICIALS FOR
BIOTECHNOLOGY.
(a) Designation Required.--Title I of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``SEC. 123. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3063.>> DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS
FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY.
``(a) Designation.--The head of each element of the intelligence
community specified in subsection (b) shall designate a senior official
of such element to serve as the official responsible for coordinating
the activities of such element relating to biotechnology, as those
activities are determined and directed by the head of such element.
``(b) Specified Elements.--The elements of the intelligence
community specified in this subsection are the following:
``(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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``(2) The Central Intelligence Agency.
``(3) The National Security Agency.
``(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency.
``(5) The intelligence elements of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
``(6) The Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of
the Department of Energy.
``(c) Notice to Congress.--Not later than 15 days after designating
a senior official under this section, the head of the element of the
intelligence community designating such official shall submit notice of
the designation to--
``(1) the congressional intelligence committees and the
Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of
Representatives; and
``(2) in the case of a designation relating to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, the Committees on the Judiciary of the
Senate and the House of Representatives.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3063 note.>> Initial Designation.--The head of
each element of the intelligence community required to designate a
senior official of such element under section 123 of the National
Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall
designate such senior official not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 6612. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3161 note.>> PLAN ON ENHANCED
INTELLIGENCE SHARING RELATING TO FOREIGN
ADVERSARY BIOTECHNOLOGICAL THREATS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Plan.--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--
(1) develop and commence carrying out a plan, consistent
with Executive Order 13526 and with adequate protections for
sources and methods, for streamlining the declassification or
downgrading and sharing of intelligence information relating to
biotechnological developments and threats in order to counter
efforts by foreign adversaries to weaponize biotechnologies and
biological weapons, including threats relating to military,
industrial, agricultural, and health applications of
biotechnology; and
(2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees such
plan.
(b) Recipients.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include
mechanisms for sharing the intelligence information described in such
subsection--
(1) with allies and partners of the United States;
(2) with private sector partners of the United States; and
(3) across the Federal Government.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 2 years,
the Director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on the progress made by the intelligence community with respect
to sharing intelligence information relating to biotechnological
developments and threats with recipients specified in subsection (b).
(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
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(1) The congressional intelligence committees.
(2) The Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives.
(3) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of
the House of Representatives.
SEC. 6613. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 50 USC 3334o note.>> ENHANCING
BIOTECHNOLOGY TALENT WITHIN THE
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
(a) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall develop a plan to
use existing and future funding and resources of the intelligence
community to ensure the intelligence community has sufficient personnel
with appropriate security clearances, including private-sector experts,
to identify and respond to biotechnology threats.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An identification of the exact number of personnel
dedicated to biotechnology threats other than biological weapons
in each element of the intelligence community as of the date on
which such plan is completed, including personnel breakdowns by
position function.
(2) An identification of the exact number of personnel
dedicated to biological weapons issues in each element of the
intelligence community as of such date, including personnel
breakdowns by position function.
(3) An identification of areas within the intelligence
community with respect to which the addition of full-time
employees or detailees may be appropriate to address
biotechnology expertise gaps.
(4) Strategies for increasing partnerships with the National
Laboratories (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)) and other government and private-
sector entities, including strategies for using existing funding
and resources of the intelligence community to secure expertise
on biotechnology issues and provide appropriate security
clearances to personnel who can provide such expertise.
(5) Strategies to make use of special hiring authorities to
ensure the intelligence community has sufficient personnel to
inform analysis and provide independent recommendations to
address emerging biotechnology threats.
(6) Strategies to increase recruitment and retention of
persons with biotechnology expertise.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the completion of
the plan required by subsection (a), the Director of National
Intelligence shall direct the funding and resources described in
subsection (b)(4) towards securing sufficient expertise to identify and
respond to biotechnology threats.
SEC. 6614. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4565a.>> ENHANCED INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
SUPPORT TO SECURE UNITED STATES
BIOLOGICAL DATA.
(a) <<NOTE: Consultation. China.>> In General.--The Director of
National Intelligence, in consultation with such other heads of elements
of the intelligence community as the Director considers appropriate,
shall provide support to and consult with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States,
and other Federal agencies as appropriate when reviewing transactions
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relating to the acquisition of covered entities by foreign entities of
concern, including attempts by the Government of the People's Republic
of China--
(1) to leverage and acquire biological data in the United
States; and
(2) to leverage and acquire biological data outside the
United States, including by providing economic support to the
military, industrial, agricultural, or health care
infrastructure of foreign countries.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence
shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on--
(1) a formal process for ensuring intelligence community
support to Federal agencies relating to adversary acquisition of
biological data, in compliance with Executive Order 14117 (50
U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to preventing access to Americans'
bulk sensitive personal data and United States Government-
related data by countries of concern), or any successor order;
and
(2) any additional resources or authorities needed to
provide intelligence community support under subsection (b)(1).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
(B) the congressional defense committees (as such
term is defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code);
(C) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and
(D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Financial
Services of the House of Representatives.
(2) Biological data.--The term ``biological data'' means
multiomic information and other relevant information, including
associated descriptors, derived from the structure, function, or
process of a biological system, that is either measured,
collected, or aggregated for analysis, including information
from humans, animals, plants, or microbes.
(3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a
private entity involved in biological data (including biological
data equipment, technologies, sequencing, or synthesis),
including a biobank or other private entity that holds large
amounts of biological data.
(4) Foreign entity of concern.--The term ``foreign entity of
concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 10612(a) of
the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act
(division B of Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19221(a)).
SEC. 6615. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3334e-1.>> ENSURING INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY PROCUREMENT OF DOMESTIC UNITED
STATES PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC DNA AND
RNA.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Policy. China. Determination.>> In General.--
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 establish a policy to ensure that elements of the
intelligence community
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that procure products made using synthetic DNA or RNA from domestic
sources do not contract with Chinese biotechnology suppliers or Chinese
biotechnology supply chain intermediaries that are determined by the
Director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the United States.
(b) Elements.--The policy required by subsection (a) shall provide
that an element of the intelligence community may not--
(1) procure or obtain any product made using synthetic DNA
or RNA unless--
(A) the final assembly or processing of the product
occurs in the United States;
(B) all significant processing of the product occurs
in the United States; and
(C) all or nearly all ingredients or components of
the product are made and sourced in the United States or
an allied nation; or
(2) contract with any Chinese biotechnology supplier or
Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary that is
determined by the Director to pose a security or supply chain
threat to the United States.
(c) Waiver.--As part of the policy required by subsection (a), the
Director of National Intelligence may establish a waiver process for the
heads of the elements of the intelligence community under which the head
of the relevant element may waive the prohibition under subsection
(b). <<NOTE: Compliance.>> A waiver may be made under the process only
if the head of the relevant element complies with any conditions the
Director may establish for the waiver process.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Biotechnology.--The term ``biotechnology'' means the use
of biological processes, organisms, or systems for
manufacturing, research, or medical purposes, including genetic
engineering, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics.
(2) Chinese biotechnology supplier.--The term ``Chinese
biotechnology supplier'' means a supplier of biotechnology that
is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the
jurisdiction of, the People's Republic of China.
(3) Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary.--The
term ``Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary'' means a
United States domestic supplier of biotechnology where a
controlling interest in the United States domestic supplier is
owned by the People's Republic of China.
(4) Synthetic dna or rna.--The term ``synthetic DNA or RNA''
means any nucleic acid sequence that is produced de novo through
chemical or enzymatic synthesis.
SEC. 6616. STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING INTELLIGENCE GAPS RELATING TO
CHINA'S INVESTMENT IN UNITED STATES-
ORIGIN BIOTECHNOLOGY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in coordination with the officials specified in subsection
(b), shall submit to the President, the congressional intelligence
committees, and the congressional defense committees (as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) a strategy for
addressing intelligence gaps relating to (1) investment activity by the
People's Republic of China in the biotechnology sector of the United
States; and (2) acquisition by entities of the People's Republic of
China
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of intellectual property relating to United States-origin biotechnology.
The strategy shall include any authorities or resources needed to
address these gaps.
(b) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this subsection
are the following:
(1) The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Intelligence
and Analysis.
(3) The Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
(4) The Director of the Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence of the Department of Energy.
(5) The Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and
Research.
(6) The heads of such other elements of the intelligence
community as the Director of National Intelligence considers
appropriate.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 6621. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 50 USC 3024 note.>> ENHANCING
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY
ADOPTION METRICS.
(a) <<NOTE: Process. Assessment.>> Metric Development and
Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency, the Director of the National Security
Agency, the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the
Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, and the Director of the
Defense Intelligence Agency shall each develop and implement a process
(which may be different from the processes of the other elements) that
makes use of a single set of metrics to assess, on an agency-wide,
aggregate basis, the success of the agency's efforts regarding the
adoption, integration, and operational impact of the most relevant
emerging technologies within the respective agencies of those Directors.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the head of each agency described in subsection (a) shall
provide to the congressional intelligence committees and the Committees
on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the implementation of this section, including--
(1) the metrics established under subsection (a);
(2) the success of the element toward meeting such metrics;
and
(3) any recommendations of the head of such agency for
legislative or regulatory reforms to improve technology
adoption.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``emerging technology''
has the meaning given such term in section 6701 of the Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division F of Public Law 117-
263; 50 U.S.C. 3024 note).
SEC. 6622. REPORT ON IDENTIFICATION OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
SITES FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
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(1) the congressional intelligence committees;
(2) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives;
(3) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and
(4) the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee
on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(b) Report on Identification of Sites.--Not later than 240 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 community as the Director considers necessary, and in
coordination with efforts of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of Energy, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report
identifying 1 or more sites which could benefit from secure, resilient
energy through the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, which
deployment would be to serve in whole or in part the facility,
structure, infrastructure, or part thereof for which a head of an
element of the intelligence community has financial or maintenance
responsibility.
(c) Plans.--The report submitted pursuant to subsection (b) shall
include plans to ensure--
(1) prioritizing early site preparation and licensing
activities for deployment of advanced nuclear technologies with
a goal of beginning advanced nuclear technology deployment at
any identified site not later than 3 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act;
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the ability to authorize an
identified site to interconnect with the commercial electric
grid, in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42
U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), if the head of the element responsible for
the reactor deployment determines that such interconnection
enhances national security; and
(3) fuel for the advanced nuclear technologies operated at
identified sites is not subject to obligations (as defined in
section 110.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, or
successor regulations).
SEC. 6623. STRATEGY ON INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION AND SHARING
RELATING TO CRITICAL AND EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES.
(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 Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(3) the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Strategy.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence
shall develop a strategy for--
(1) coordinating the collection, processing, analysis, and
dissemination of foreign intelligence relating to critical and
emerging technologies across the intelligence community; and
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(2) the appropriate sharing of such intelligence with other
Federal departments and agencies with responsibilities for
regulation, innovation and research, science, public health,
export control and screenings, and Federal financial tools.
(c) <<NOTE: Records.>> Report.--Not later than 30 days after the
development of the strategy required by subsection (b), the Director
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a copy of the
strategy.
TITLE LXVII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to China
SEC. 6701. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORTS ON INFLUENCE OPERATIONS
AND CAMPAIGNS IN THE UNITED STATES BY
THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY.
Section 1107 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3237)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting after ``Director of the National
Counterintelligence and Security Center'' the following:
``, in coordination with the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency, the Director of the National
Security Agency, and any other relevant head of an
element of the intelligence community,''; and
(B) by inserting after ``congressional intelligence
committees,'' the following: ``the Committee on the
Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary
of the House of Representatives,'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph
(12); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:
``(10) A listing of provincial, municipal, or other law
enforcement institutions, including police departments, in the
People's Republic of China associated with establishing or
maintaining a Chinese police presence in the United States.
``(11) A listing of colleges and universities in the
People's Republic of China that conduct military research or
host dedicated military initiatives or laboratories.'';
(3) by striking subsection (c); and
(4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).
SEC. 6702. INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH ALLIES ON CHINESE COMMUNIST
PARTY EFFORTS IN EUROPE.
It is the sense of the Congress that malign influence efforts by the
Chinese Communist Party have increased in Europe, as they have in the
United States homeland, and that the intelligence community should seek
every opportunity to coordinate with European partners, including
through the sharing of intelligence, as appropriate, to both illuminate
and disrupt such malign influence efforts.
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SEC. 6703. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3329 note.>> PROHIBITION ON INTELLIGENCE
COMMUNITY CONTRACTING WITH CHINESE
MILITARY COMPANIES ENGAGED IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR
MANUFACTURING.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) 1260H list.--The term ``1260H list'' means the list of
Chinese military companies operating in the United States most
recently submitted under section 1260H(b)(1) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(2) Affiliate.--The term ``affiliate'' means an entity that
directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under
common control with another entity.
(3) Biotechnology.--The term ``biotechnology'' means the use
of biological processes, organisms, or systems for
manufacturing, research, or medical purposes, including genetic
engineering, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics.
(b) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Prohibition.--Subject to subsections
(d) and (e), a head of an element of the intelligence community may not
enter into, renew, or extend any contract for a product or service
with--
(1) any entity listed on the 1260H list that is engaged in
biotechnology research, development, or manufacturing
activities;
(2) any entity that is a known or assessed affiliate of any
entity described in paragraph (1);
(3) any entity that has a known or assessed joint venture,
partnership, or contractual relationship with any entity
described in paragraph (1), if the Director of National
Intelligence determines that the relationship presents a risk to
the national security of the United States; or
(4) any other entity that is engaged in biotechnology
research, development, or manufacturing activities, if the
Director of National Intelligence determines that the activities
present a risk to the national security of the United States.
(c) Implementation and Compliance.--The Director of National
Intelligence shall, in consultation with the heads of the elements of
the intelligence community--
(1) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> establish guidelines for the
implementation of this section;
(2) <<NOTE: Public information. Classified
information. Lists.>> maintain both a publicly available and
classified list of entities covered by the prohibition in
subsection (b);
(3) <<NOTE: Certification.>> require that each head of an
element of the intelligence community ensure that any contractor
engaged by the element certify that neither it nor any of its
subcontractors are engaged in a contract for a product or
service with an entity covered by the prohibition in subsection
(b); and
(4) otherwise ensure compliance with subsection (b).
(d) Waiver Process.--
(1) In general.--The Director of National Intelligence may
establish a waiver process for the heads of the elements of the
intelligence community under which the head of the relevant
element may waive the prohibition under subsection (b) for a
procurement on a case-by-case basis. A waiver may be made under
the process only if the head of the relevant element--
(A) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> complies with any
conditions the Director may establish for the process;
and
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(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines, in writing,
that--
(i) the procurement is essential for national
security and no reasonable alternative source
exists; and
(ii) appropriate measures are in place to
mitigate risks associated with the procurement.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Congressional notification.--For
each waiver for a procurement issued under subsection (b), the
Director and the relevant head of the element of the
intelligence community shall, not later than 30 days after
issuing the waiver, submit to the congressional intelligence
committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives
a notice of the waiver, which shall include a justification for
the waiver and a description of the risk mitigation measures
implemented for the procurement.
(e) Exceptions.--The prohibition in subsection (b) shall not apply
to--
(1) the acquisition or provision of health care services
overseas for--
(A) employees of the United States, including
members of the uniformed services (as defined in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code), whose official
duty stations are located overseas or who are on
permissive temporary duty travel overseas; or
(B) employees of contractors or subcontractors of
the United States--
(i) who are performing under a contract that
directly supports the missions or activities of
individuals described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) whose primary duty stations are located
overseas or who are on permissive temporary duty
travel overseas; or
(2) the acquisition, use, or distribution of human multiomic
data, lawfully compiled, that is commercially or publicly
available.
(f) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date that
is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to any
contract entered into, renewed, or extended on or after such effective
date.
(g) Sunset.--The provisions of this section shall terminate on the
date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Rule of Construction.--This section
shall only be construed to apply to activities of an element of the
intelligence community.
SEC. 6704. REPORT ON THE WEALTH OF THE LEADERSHIP OF THE CHINESE
COMMUNIST PARTY.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense,
shall post on a publicly available website of the Office of the Director
of National Intelligence and submit to the Select Committee on
Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
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and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a
report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An assessment of the personal wealth, financial
holdings, and business interests of the following foreign
persons:
(A) The General Secretary of the Chinese Communist
Party.
(B) Members of the Politburo Standing Committee.
(C) Members of the full Politburo.
(2) Evidence of physical and financial assets owned or
controlled directly or indirectly by such foreign persons,
including--
(A) real estate holdings inside and outside the
People's Republic of China, including the Special
Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau;
(B) any high-value personal assets; and
(C) business holdings, investments, and financial
accounts held in jurisdictions outside mainland China.
(3) Identification of financial proxies, business
associates, or other entities used to obscure the ownership of
such wealth and assets, including as a baseline those referenced
in the March 2025 report issued by the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence entitled, ``Wealth and Corrupt Activities
of the Leadership of the Chinese Communist Party''.
(4) Nonpublic information related to the wealth of the
leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, to the extent
possible consistent with the protection of intelligence sources
and methods.
(c) Form.--The report posted and submitted under subsection (a)
shall be in unclassified form, but the version submitted to the Select
Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives may include
a classified annex as necessary.
SEC. 6705. ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON INVESTMENTS BY THE PEOPLE'S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE AGRICULTURE
SECTOR OF BRAZIL.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agriculture sector.--The term ``agriculture sector''
means any physical infrastructure, energy production, land, or
other inputs associated with the production of agricultural
commodities (as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade
Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602)).
(2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the congressional intelligence committees;
(B) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(C) the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(b) Assessment Required.--
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(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State and
the Secretary of Agriculture, shall assess the extent of
investment by the People's Republic of China in the agriculture
sector of Brazil.
(2) Considerations.--The assessment shall consider the
following:
(A) The extent to which President Xi Jinping has
engaged in or directed engagement with Brazilian
leadership with regard to the agriculture sector of
Brazil.
(B) The extent of engagement between the Government
of the People's Republic of China and the agriculture
sector of Brazil.
(C) The strategic intentions of the engagement or
direction of President Xi, if any, to invest in the
agriculture sector of Brazil.
(D) The number of entities based in or owned by the
People's Republic of China invested in the agriculture
sector of Brazil, including joint ventures with
Brazilian-owned companies.
(E) The impacts to the supply chain, global market,
and food security of investment in or control of the
agriculture sector in Brazil by the People's Republic of
China.
(c) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report detailing the
assessment required by subsection (b).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (2) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
SEC. 6706. IDENTIFICATION OF ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE
PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY.
(a) Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the congressional intelligence committees;
(2) the congressional defense committees (as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code);
(3) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
(b) In General.--The Director of National Intelligence shall
identify the businesses, academic and research institutions, and other
entities in the People's Republic of China that provide support to the
People's Liberation Army, including--
(1) for national defense or military modernization,
including the development, application, or integration of
civilian capabilities for military, paramilitary, or security
purposes;
(2) for the development, production, testing, or
proliferation of weapons systems, critical technologies, or
dual-use items, as defined under applicable United States law
(including regulations); or
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(3) academic, scientific, or technical collaboration that
materially contributes to or supports any of the activities
described in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time period.>> Submission of List to
Congress.--Not later than the date that is 180 days after the enactment
of this Act, and not later than the anniversary of that date for each of
two years thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit
to the appropriate committees of Congress a list of each entity
identified under subsection (b).
SEC. 6707. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3025 note.>> MISSION MANAGER FOR THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
(a) Establishment of Position.--
(1) In general.--There shall be a mission manager for all
intelligence collection matters relating to the People's
Republic of China. The mission manager shall be designated or
appointed by the Director of National Intelligence.
(2) Rule of construction.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the mission manager designated or appointed
under paragraph (1) may be an individual serving in a position
within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Applicability.--The first mission manager
under subsection (a) shall be designated or appointed not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Termination.--This section shall terminate on December 31, 2030.
SEC. 6708. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE OF
ADVANCEMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY BY THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Director of National Intelligence, acting through the National
Intelligence Council, shall--
(1) produce a National Intelligence Estimate with respect to
advancements by the People's Republic of China in biotechnology
and any other significant technology or science sector the
Director considers related; and
(2) submit such National Intelligence Estimate to the
congressional intelligence committees and the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
SEC. 6711. IMPROVEMENTS TO REQUIREMENT FOR MONITORING OF IRANIAN
ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM-235.
Section 7413(b) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (division G of Public Law 118-31; 22 U.S.C. 8701 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``assesses that the
Islamic Republic of Iran has produced or possesses any amount of
uranium-235 enriched to greater than 60 percent purity or has
engaged in significant enrichment activity,'' and inserting
``makes a finding described in paragraph (2) pursuant to an
assessment,''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
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``(2) Finding described.--A finding described in this
paragraph is a finding that the Islamic Republic of Iran has--
``(A) produced or possesses any amount of uranium-
235 enriched to greater than 60-percent purity;
``(B) engaged in significant enrichment activity; or
``(C) made the decision to produce a nuclear weapon
from highly enriched uranium.''.
SEC. 6712. POLICY TOWARD CERTAIN AGENTS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.
Section 601 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
1985 (Public Law 98-618; 98 Stat. 3303) is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 22 USC 254c-1.>> by striking subsection (b);
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) (relating to an
amendment to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 4303)) and (d) (22 U.S.C. 4303 note) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) (22 U.S.C. 254c-1) the
following new subsections:
``(b) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> The Secretary of State, in negotiating
agreements with foreign governments regarding reciprocal privileges and
immunities of United States diplomatic personnel, shall consult with the
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of
National Intelligence in achieving the sense of Congress in subsection
(a).
``(c) <<NOTE: Time period. Reports.>> Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter
for 5 years, the Secretary of State, the Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, and the Director of National Intelligence shall submit
to the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign
Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the
Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives a report on each foreign government that--
``(1) engages in intelligence activities within the United
States harmful to the national security of the United States;
and
``(2) possesses numbers, status, privileges and immunities,
travel accommodations, or facilities within the United States of
official representatives to the United States that exceed the
respective numbers, status, privileges and immunities, travel
accommodations, or facilities within such country of official
representatives of the United States to such country.''; and
(4) <<NOTE: 22 USC 4303 note.>> in subsection (e), as
redesignated by this section, by striking ``subsection (c)'' and
inserting ``subsection (d)''.
SEC. 6713. <<NOTE: Ukraine.>> EXTENSION OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
COORDINATOR FOR RUSSIAN ATROCITIES
ACCOUNTABILITY.
Section 6512 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2023 (division F of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3543; 50 U.S.C. 3025
note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting before the
period the following: ``, including with respect to the
forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian
children''; and
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(B) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``2026'' and
inserting ``2028''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``the date that is 4
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2028. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The Director
and Coordinator shall carry out this section before such date
regardless of any ceasefire or cessation of armed hostilities by
Russia in Ukraine occurring before such date.''.
SEC. 6714. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> PLAN TO ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE
SUPPORT TO COUNTER FOREIGN INFLUENCE
INTENDED TO CONTINUE OR EXPAND THE
CONFLICT IN SUDAN.
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 develop a plan--
(1) to share relevant intelligence, if any, relating to
foreign efforts to continue or expand the conflict in Sudan,
with regional allies and partners of the United States,
including to downgrade or declassify such intelligence as
needed; and
(2) to collect and analyze intelligence to enable the United
States Government to counter foreign efforts to continue or
expand the conflict in Sudan in order to protect national and
regional security.
SEC. 6715. <<NOTE: Deadline. 28 USC 532 note.>> REVIEW OF
INFORMATION RELATING TO ACTIONS BY
FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST PERSONS
EVADING JUSTICE.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall, in
coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, complete a
review for declassification of any information in the possession of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation collected on or after January 1, 2020,
relating to whether any foreign government official has assisted or
facilitated any citizen or national of their country in departing the
United States while the citizen or national was under investigation or
awaiting trial or sentencing for a criminal offense committed in the
United States to determine what information, if any, can be
appropriately declassified and made available to the
public. <<NOTE: Public information.>> Upon completion of the review, the
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make such
information, if any, available to the public in a manner consistent with
provisions of Federal law related to privacy.
SEC. 6716. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE ON THE WESTERN
HEMISPHERE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, acting through the National Intelligence Council, shall
produce a National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere.
(b) Elements.--The National Intelligence Estimate required by
subsection (a) shall cover the 10-year period beginning on the date on
which the Estimate is produced and include an assessment of--
(1) the major threats to United States national security
interests in the Western Hemisphere;
(2) the attitudes of other nations in the Western Hemisphere
toward partnership with the United States, China, and
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Russia, including the willingness of Western Hemisphere nations
to support United States national security priorities and the
likely trajectory of Western Hemisphere nations' relationships
with the United States;
(3) the extent to which expanded economic, energy, law
enforcement, intelligence, counternarcotics, or security
cooperation between nations in the Western Hemisphere and the
United States could help mitigate the threats identified in
paragraph (1); and
(4) the extent to which expanded economic, energy, law
enforcement, intelligence, counternarcotics, and security
cooperation between and among other nations in the Western
Hemisphere (excluding the United States) could help mitigate the
threats identified in paragraph (1).
(c) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Availability to Public.--At the same time
the Director produces the Estimate under subsection (a), the Director
shall make available to the public, on the publicly accessible website
of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, an unclassified
summary of the key findings of the Estimate.
SEC. 6717. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> PLAN TO ENHANCE COUNTERNARCOTICS
COLLABORATION, COORDINATION, AND
COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF
MEXICO.
Not later than 60 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 the following:
(1) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> A description and assessment of
the intelligence community element's direct relationship, if
any, with any element of the Government of Mexico.
(2) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> A strategy to enhance
counternarcotics cooperation and appropriate coordination with
each element of the Government of Mexico with which the
intelligence community element has a direct relationship.
(3) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions.>> Recommendations and a
description of the resources required to efficiently and
effectively implement the strategy required by paragraph (2) in
furtherance of the national interest of the United States.
SEC. 6718. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3374.>> REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
DUTY TO WARN FORMER SENIOR OFFICIALS AND
OTHER UNITED STATES PERSONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that Congress is
gravely concerned about the ongoing threat of lethal plotting against
United States persons from adversary nations, including those against
numerous former senior United States officials, principally from the
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Information collected
regarding plots against United States persons requires expeditious
fulfilment of the duty to warn process of the intelligence community,
including close consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b) Notice of Warning.--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Notice required.--If an element
of the intelligence community determines pursuant to procedures
established in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive
191 (or any successor directive) that such element has a duty to
warn a United States person inside the United States of an
impending threat and, after consultation with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation when required, notifies such person
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or facilitates notification of such person by another party, the
head of such element shall also immediately provide notice of
the warning to the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and, if such person is under the protection of an
element of the Federal Government, a person responsible for the
protection of such United States person.
(2) Process for notification.--If notice is required under
paragraph (1) to a person responsible for the protection of a
United States person, such notice may be made in any appropriate
and expeditious manner, including through the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c) Federal Bureau of Investigation Records of Warnings.--
The <<NOTE: Process.>> Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
shall establish a process for documenting and maintaining records of
each notice of a warning provided to the Director in accordance with
subsection (b).
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit any duty to warn already in effect, including under
Intelligence Community Directive 191 (relating to duty to warn) and any
policies or procedures issued in accordance with such directive.
(e) United States Person Defined.--In this section, the term
``United States person'' has the meaning given the term in section 105A
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3039).
TITLE LXVIII--REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
SEC. 6801. MODIFICATION AND REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) National Security Act of 1947.--
(1) Financial intelligence on terrorist assets.--
(A) Repeal.--Section 118 of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3055) is repealed.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Section 507(a) of such
Act (50 U.S.C. 3106(a)) is amended--
(i) by striking paragraph (5); and
(ii) by redesignating paragraph (6) as
paragraph (5).
(C) <<NOTE: 50 USC 3055 note.>> Effective date.--The
amendments made by subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall take
effect on December 31, 2026.
(2) Counterintelligence and national security protections
for intelligence community grant funding.--Section 121 of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3061) is amended by
striking subsection (c).
(3) Personnel-level assessments for the intelligence
community.--Section 506B of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3098) is repealed.
(4) National intelligence university.--Subtitle D of title X
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3327 et seq.) is
amended--
(A) by striking section <<NOTE: 50 USC
3227b.>> 1033; and
(B) by redesignating sections 1034 and <<NOTE: 50
USC 3227c, 3227d.>> 1035 as sections 1033 and 1034,
respectively.
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(5) Measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from
proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware.--Section
1102A(b)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3232a) is amended by inserting ``for seven years'' after
``annually thereafter''.
(b) Intelligence Authorization Acts.--
(1) Briefings on programs for next-generation
microelectronics in support of artificial intelligence.--Section
7507 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(50 U.S.C. 3334s) is amended by striking subsection (e).
(2) Expansion of security clearances for certain
contractors.--Section 6715 of the Intelligence Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (division F of Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 3572) is amended--
(A) by striking subsection (c); and
(B) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as
subsections (c) and (d), respectively.
(3) Trends in technologies of strategic importance to united
states.--Section 833 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (division X of Public Law 117-103; 136 Stat.
1035) is repealed.
(4) Briefings on iranian expenditures supporting foreign
military and terrorist activities.--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) is
amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``and annual
briefing''; and
(B) by striking subsection (b).
(5) National security effects of global water insecurity and
emerging infectious disease and pandemics.--Section 6722 of the
Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020
(division E of Public Law 116-92; 50 U.S.C. 3024 note) is
repealed.
(6) Counter active measures by russia, china, iran, north
korea, or other nation state to exert covert influence.--Section
501 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(division N of Public Law 115-31; 50 U.S.C. 3001 note)
is <<NOTE: 50 USC 3369d.>> amended by striking subsection (h).
(7) Notice of deployment or transfer of containerized
missile system by russia or certain other countries.--Section
501 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
(division M of Public <<NOTE: 129 Stat. 2923.>> Law 114-113) is
repealed.
(c) Other Provisions of Law.--
(1) Proposal to modify or introduce new aircraft or sensors
for flight by the russian federation under open skies treaty.--
Section 1242 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3563) is repealed.
(2) Briefings on analytic integrity reviews.--
(A) In general.--Section 1019 of the Intelligence
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C.
3364) is amended by striking subsections (c) and (d).
(B) Conforming amendment.--Section 6312(d)(1) of the
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(division F of Public Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 3364 note)
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is amended by striking ``In conjunction with each
briefing provided under section 1019(c) of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
(50 U.S.C. 3364(c))'' and inserting ``Not later than
February 1 each year''.
(3) Commerce with, and assistance to, cuba from other
foreign countries.--Section 108 of the Cuban Liberty and
Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-
114; 22 U.S.C. 6038) is repealed.
SEC. 6802. REVISIONS TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF INTELLIGENCE
COLLECTION ADJUSTMENTS.
Section 22 of the National Security Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C.
3620) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``the occurrence of an intelligence
collection adjustment'' and inserting ``that a covered
intelligence collection or sharing adjustment has
occurred''; and
(B) by striking ``notification of the intelligence
collection adjustment'' and inserting ``summary of such
adjustment and the cause of such adjustment''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered intelligence collection
or sharing adjustment.--The term `covered intelligence
collection or sharing adjustment' means an action or inaction by
the National Security Agency that results in a significant
change to--
``(A) the quantity of intelligence collected by the
National Security Agency with respect to a foreign
country, foreign organization, or senior leader of a
foreign country or foreign organization; or
``(B) policies or practices of the National Security
Agency with respect to the sharing of intelligence with
a foreign country, organization of foreign countries, or
organization of countries of which the United States is
a member.''.
SEC. 6803. <<NOTE: 50 USC 3161 note.>> DECLASSIFICATION OF
INTELLIGENCE AND ADDITIONAL TRANSPARENCY
MEASURES RELATING TO THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC.
Not later <<NOTE: Deadline. Reviews. China.>> than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence shall, jointly with the head of each element of the
intelligence community--
(1) perform a declassification review of intelligence
relating to the origins of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),
including--
(A) research conducted at the Wuhan Institute of
Virology or any other medical or scientific research
center within the People's Republic of China;
(B) information relating to Gain of Function
research and the intention of this research;
(C) information relating to sources of funding or
direction for research on coronaviruses, including both
sources within the People's Republic of China and
foreign sources; and
(D) the possibility of zoonotic origins of COVID-19;
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(2) perform a declassification review of intelligence
relating to efforts by government officials of entities of the
People's Republic of China--
(A) to disrupt or obstruct information sharing or
investigations into the origins of the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic;
(B) to disrupt the sharing of medically significant
information relating to the transmissibility and
potential harm of SARS-CoV-2 to humans, including--
(i) efforts to limit the sharing of
information with the United States Government;
(ii) efforts to limit the sharing of
information with the governments of allies and
partners of the United States; and
(iii) efforts to limit the sharing of
information with the United Nations and World
Health Organization;
(C) to obstruct or otherwise limit the sharing of
information between national, provincial, and city
governments within the People's Republic of China and
between subnational entities within the People's
Republic of China and external researchers;
(D) to deny the sharing of information with the
United States, allies and partners of the United States,
or multilateral organizations, including the United
Nations and the World Health Organization;
(E) to pressure or lobby foreign governments,
journalists, medical researchers, officials of the
United States Government, or officials of multilateral
organizations (including the United Nations and the
World Health Organization) with respect to the source,
scientific origins, transmissibility, or other
attributes of the SARS-CoV-2 virus or the COVID-19
pandemic;
(F) to disrupt government or private-sector efforts
to conduct research and development of medical
interventions or countermeasures for the COVID-19
pandemic, including vaccines; and
(G) to promote alternative narratives regarding the
origins of COVID-19 as well as the domestic Chinese and
international response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
(3) <<NOTE: Public information.>> release publicly the
intelligence products described in paragraphs (1) and (2)
including such redactions as the Director, with the concurrence
of the head of the originating intelligence community element,
determines necessary to protect sources and methods and
information concerning United States persons; and
(4) submit to the congressional intelligence committees an
unredacted version of the declassified intelligence products
described in paragraph (3).
SEC. 6804. CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE BUDGET JUSTIFICATION MATERIALS
AND SUBMISSION OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
DRUG CONTROL RESOURCE SUMMARY.
(a) Classified Intelligence Budget Justification Materials.--Section
506J(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3105a(b)) is
amended by inserting ``and the Committees on Appropriations of the
Senate and the House of Representatives'' after ``congressional
intelligence committees''.
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(b) Intelligence Community Drug Control Resource Summary.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Requirement.--The Director of
National Intelligence shall develop a summary of intelligence
community drug control resources for each of fiscal years 2027
and 2028.
(2) Submission.--
(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Summary.--Not later than 30
days after the date on which the Director of National
Intelligence submits to the congressional intelligence
committees the classified intelligence budget
justification materials under section 506J of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3105a) for a
fiscal year covered by subsection (a), the Director
shall submit to the congressional intelligence
committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a consolidated
summary of the drug control resources of the
intelligence community for that fiscal year. To the
extent practicable and applicable, the Director shall
organize such summary in a similar manner as the
National Drug Control Program budget under section
704(c) of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Reauthorization Act of 1998 (21 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
(B) Matters included.--Each summary under paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(i) A certification by the Director stating
that the drug control resources of the
intelligence community are designed to implement
the responsibilities of the intelligence community
in support of the counter-drug efforts of the
United States, as reflected in the National Drug
Control Strategy under section 706 of the Office
of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization
Act of 1998 (21 U.S.C. 1705) and the National
Interdiction Command and Control Plan under
section 711(a)(4) of such Act (21 U.S.C.
1710(a)(4)).
(ii) A description of the key accomplishments
of the intelligence community with respect to
counternarcotics during the fiscal year in which
the summary is submitted and the previous fiscal
year.
(iii) The total amounts requested for the
National Intelligence Program for counternarcotics
for the fiscal year covered by the summary and for
the previous fiscal year.
(iv) Each of the total amounts under
subparagraph (C), disaggregated by each element of
the intelligence community at the expenditure
center, project, and subproject levels.
(v) Any other information the Director
determines appropriate to provide the
congressional intelligence committees with a
consolidated, comprehensive, and detailed
understanding of the amounts, activities, and
purposes of the amounts requested for the National
Intelligence Program for counternarcotics for the
fiscal year covered by the summary.
(C) Provision of information.--Each head of an
element of the intelligence community shall timely
provide to the Director of National Intelligence the
information
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the Director requires to develop each summary under
paragraph (1).
(3) Conforming amendment.--Section 7320(a) of the
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division G
of Public Law 118-31; 50 U.S.C. 3096 note) is amended by
striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2026''.
SEC. 6805. REQUIRING PENETRATION TESTING AS PART OF THE TESTING
AND CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS.
Section 231 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20971)
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Required Penetration Testing.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the
Commission shall provide for the conduct of penetration testing
as part of the testing, certification, decertification, and
recertification of voting system hardware and software by the
Commission based on accredited laboratories under this section.
``(2) Accreditation.--The Commission shall develop a program
for the acceptance of the results of penetration testing on
election systems. The penetration testing required by this
subsection shall be required for Commission certification. The
Commission shall vote on the selection of any entity identified.
The requirements for such selection shall be based on
consideration of an entity's competence to conduct penetration
testing under this subsection. The Commission may consult with
the National Institute of Standards and Technology or any other
appropriate Federal agency on lab selection criteria and other
aspects of this program.''.
SEC. 6806. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 50 USC 3334k note.>> STANDARD
GUIDELINES FOR INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TO
REPORT AND DOCUMENT ANOMALOUS HEALTH
INCIDENTS.
(a) Standard Guidelines.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall,
in coordination with such heads of elements of the intelligence
community as the Director considers appropriate, develop and issue
standard guidelines for personnel of the intelligence community to
report and properly document anomalous health incidents.
(b) Conformity With Department of Defense Guidelines.--In developing
the standard guidelines required by subsection (a), the Director shall
ensure that such standard guidelines are as similar as practicable to
guidelines issued by the Secretary of Defense for personnel of the
Department of Defense to report and properly document anomalous health
incidents.
(c) <<NOTE: Statement.>> Submission.--Not later than 10 days after
the date on which the Director issues the standard guidelines required
by subsection (a), the Director shall submit to the congressional
intelligence committees the standard guidelines, including a statement
describing the implementation of such standard guidelines, how the
standard guidelines differ from those issued by the Secretary, and the
justifications for such differences.
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DIVISION G-- <<NOTE: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.>> COAST
GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
SEC. 7001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the ``Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 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 and directions.
Sec. 7103. Automatic execution of conforming changes.
TITLE LXXI--COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 7101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 7102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Subtitle B--Accountability
Sec. 7111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.
Sec. 7112. Major acquisitions.
Sec. 7113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements.
Sec. 7114. Overdue reports.
Sec. 7115. Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of
alternatives for aircraft.
Sec. 7116. Oversight of funds.
Sec. 7117. Regular polar security cutter updates.
Sec. 7118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific;
feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and
deployments in support of operation blue pacific.
Sec. 7119. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean.
Sec. 7120. Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow
presentations.
TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF
THE COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorities
Sec. 7201. Reorganization of chapter 3.
Sec. 7202. Public availability of information.
Sec. 7203. Modification of treatment of minor construction and
improvement project management.
Sec. 7204. Agreements.
Sec. 7205. Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in
tsunami inundation zones.
Sec. 7206. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions.
Sec. 7207. Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fund.
Subtitle B--Acquisition
Sec. 7211. Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems
integrators.
Sec. 7212. Acquisition improvements.
Sec. 7213. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of
vessels in foreign shipyards.
Sec. 7214. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard.
Sec. 7215. Great Lakes icebreaking.
Sec. 7216. Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather
second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific Northwest.
Sec. 7217. Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleet.
Sec. 7218. Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems.
Subtitle C--Personnel
Sec. 7221. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military
justice or healthcare.
Sec. 7222. Deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for
health professions officers.
Sec. 7223. Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.
Sec. 7224. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired
grade determinations.
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Sec. 7225. Family leave policies for Coast Guard.
Sec. 7226. Modifications to career flexibility program.
Sec. 7227. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual
assault, or traumatic brain injury.
Sec. 7228. Authority for certain personnel; command sponsorship for
dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska,
Alaska; improved prevention of and response to hazing and
bullying.
Sec. 7229. Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers.
Sec. 7230. Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve
selection boards.
Sec. 7231. Behavioral health.
Sec. 7232. Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to
Alaska.
Sec. 7233. Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot
program.
Sec. 7234. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for
civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote
locations.
Sec. 7235. Notification.
Subtitle D--Coast Guard Academy
Sec. 7241. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct
in Coast Guard Academy; consideration of request for transfer
of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a
sexual assault or related offense; room reassignment.
Sec. 7242. Modification of Board of Visitors.
Sec. 7243. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory Board.
Sec. 7244. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and
equipment by covered foundations.
Sec. 7245. Policy on hazing.
Sec. 7246. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7247. Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight.
Sec. 7248. Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy
cadet room security.
Sec. 7249. Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support
services facilities at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7250. Required posting of information.
Sec. 7251. Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms.
Sec. 7252. Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on
sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Subtitle E--Reports and Policies
Sec. 7261. Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat
opioid, including Fentanyl, overdoses.
Sec. 7262. Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime
drug trafficking.
Sec. 7263. Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and
leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan
Coast Guard administration.
Sec. 7264. Aids to navigation.
Sec. 7265. Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air
Station Corpus Christi aviation hanger.
Sec. 7266. Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of
Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems.
Sec. 7267. Report on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7268. Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7269. Annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic
examination kits.
Sec. 7270. Report on Coast Guard personnel skills.
Sec. 7271. Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
Sec. 7272. Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigation.
Sec. 7273. Responsible property ownership and tracking.
Sec. 7274. Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal
conditions on Coast Guard missions.
Sec. 7275. Parental leave surge staffing program.
Sec. 7276. Modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote
units.
Sec. 7277. Retention of certain records.
Sec. 7278. Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training
Center Cape May medical facility.
Sec. 7279. Childhood protection program.
TITLE LXXIII--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION
Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials
Sec. 7301. Merchant mariner credentialing.
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Sec. 7302. Nonoperating individual.
Subtitle B--Vessel Safety
Sec. 7311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
Sec. 7312. Performance driven examination schedule.
Sec. 7313. Fishing safety training and research.
Sec. 7314. Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac.
Sec. 7315. Requirement to report sexual offenses.
Sec. 7316. Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender
vessels.
Sec. 7317. Study of amphibious vessels.
Sec. 7318. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Subtitle C--Ports
Sec. 7321. Ports and waterways safety.
Sec. 7322. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and
emergency response posture at ports of the United States.
Sec. 7323. Improving vessel traffic service monitoring.
Sec. 7324. Controlled substance onboard vessels.
Sec. 7325. Cyber-incident training.
Sec. 7326. Navigational protocols.
Sec. 7327. Anchorages.
Subtitle D--Matters Involving Uncrewed Systems
Sec. 7331. Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed
maritime systems.
Sec. 7332. Coast Guard training course.
Sec. 7333. NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy council.
Sec. 7334. Technology pilot program.
Sec. 7335. Uncrewed systems capabilities report.
Sec. 7336. Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study.
Sec. 7337. National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and
use of data.
Sec. 7338. Unmanned aircraft systems.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 7341. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 7342. Clarification of authorities.
Sec. 7343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety
requirements.
Sec. 7344. Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for
Puget Sound region.
Sec. 7345. Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on
AIS for purposes of making fishing gear.
Sec. 7346. Classification societies.
Sec. 7347. Abandoned and derelict vessel removals.
Sec. 7348. Offshore operations.
Sec. 7349. Port access routes.
TITLE LXXIV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE
Sec. 7401. Vessel response plans.
Sec. 7402. Use of marine casualty investigations.
Sec. 7403. Timing of review.
Sec. 7404. Online incident reporting system.
Sec. 7405. Investment.
Sec. 7406. Additional response assets.
Sec. 7407. International maritime oil spill response.
TITLE LXXV--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE
Subtitle A--Accountability Implementation
Sec. 7501. Independent review of Coast Guard reforms.
Sec. 7502. Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission
recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual
harassment in the military.
Subtitle B--Misconduct
Sec. 7511. Covered misconduct.
Sec. 7512. Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered
misconduct.
Sec. 7513. Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of
members who have reported covered misconduct.
Sec. 7514. Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.
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Sec. 7515. Training and education programs for covered misconduct
prevention and response.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 7521. Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or
sexual harassment and related persons.
Sec. 7522. Development of policies on military protective orders.
Sec. 7523. Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to
allegations of certain special victim offenses.
Sec. 7524. Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program.
Sec. 7525. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.
Sec. 7526. Report on policy on whistleblower protections.
Sec. 7527. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual
assault incident database.
Sec. 7528. Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic
violence.
Sec. 7529. Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged
sex-related offenses.
Sec. 7530. Continuous vetting of security clearances.
TITLE LXXVI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS
Sec. 7601. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research,
development, and innovation program.
Sec. 7602. Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center
employment, compensation, and retention.
Sec. 7603. Comptroller General review of quality and availability of
Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for
personnel wellness.
Sec. 7604. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and
sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs
and other entities.
Sec. 7605. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility
infrastructure.
Sec. 7606. Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure
needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security
operations.
Sec. 7607. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for
housing.
Sec. 7608. Comptroller General report on safety and security
infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7609. Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard
Academy.
Sec. 7610. Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of
station process.
Sec. 7611. Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative
Service.
TITLE LXXVII--AMENDMENTS
Sec. 7701. Amendments.
SEC. 7002. DEFINITIONS AND DIRECTIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: 14 USC 106 note.>> Definitions.--In this division:
(1) Commandant.--The term ``Commandant'' means the
Commandant of the Coast Guard.
(2) Secretary.--Unless otherwise specified, the term
``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 101 note.>> Directions.--In this division, when
Secretary or the Commandant are directed to provide or develop--
(1) a briefing, such briefing shall be accompanied by a
narrative description, and at the option of any committee
designated as a recipient, be delivered in person;
(2) a policy, such policy shall be detailed, in writing, and
publicly available, but may contain a classified annex;
(3) a plan, such plan shall be detailed, and in writing;
(4) a report, such report shall be detailed and in writing;
and
(5) a strategy, such strategy shall be detailed and in
writing.
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SEC. 7103. AUTOMATIC EXECUTION OF CONFORMING CHANGES.
(a) <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 101.>> Title 14.--Chapter 1 of title 14,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 107. <<NOTE: 14 USC 107.>> Automatic execution of
conforming changes
``(a) In General.--When an amendment to a covered Coast Guard law
adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered Coast Guard
law, repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the
covered Coast Guard law, or amends the designation or heading of a
section or larger organizational unit in the covered Coast Guard law,
that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any analysis,
table of contents, or similar tabular entries in the covered Coast Guard
law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment.
``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an amendment
described in such subsection when--
``(1) the amendment or a clerical amendment enacted at the
same time expressly amends a table of sections, table of
contents, or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law
to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the
amendment; or
``(2) the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from
the operation of this section.
``(c) Covered Coast Guard Law Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered Coast Guard law' means--
``(1) this title;
``(2) any Coast Guard authorization Act that authorizes
funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the Coast Guard;
and
``(3) any other law designated in the text thereof as a
covered Coast Guard law for purposes of application of this
section.''.
(b) Title 46.--Subtitle I of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after chapter 1 the following:
``CHAPTER 3-- <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 101, prec. 301.>> AUTOMATIC EXECUTION
OF CONFORMING CHANGES
``Sec. 301. <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 301, 301.>> Automatic execution
of conforming changes
``(a) In General.--When an amendment to a covered maritime law adds
a section or larger organizational unit to the covered maritime law,
repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the
covered maritime law, or amends the designation or heading of a section
or larger organizational unit in the covered maritime law, that
amendment also shall have the effect of amending any analysis, table of
contents, or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law to
alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment.
``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an amendment
described in such subsection when--
``(1) the amendment or a clerical amendment enacted at the
same time expressly amends a table of sections, table of
contents, or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law
to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the
amendment; or
``(2) the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from
the operation of this section.
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``(c) Covered Maritime Law Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered maritime law' means--
``(1) this title;
``(2) any Maritime Administration authorization Act that
authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the
Maritime Administration; and
``(3) any other law designated in the text thereof as a
covered maritime law for purposes of application of this
section.''.
TITLE LXXI--COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 7101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
``fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2026
and 2027'';
(2) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and
(ii) and inserting the following:
``(i) $11,851,875,000 for fiscal year 2026; and
``(ii) $13,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.'';
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``$23,456,000''
and inserting ``$25,570,000''; and
(C) in subparagraph (C) by striking ``subparagraph
(A)(ii), $24,353,000'' and inserting ``clause (ii) of
subparagraph (A), $26,848,500'';
(3) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and
inserting the following:
``(i) $3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026; and
``(ii) $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.'';
(4) in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B)
and inserting the following:
``(A) $67,701,000 for fiscal year 2026; and
``(B) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''; and
(5) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations
otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of
retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family
Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career
status bonuses, payment of continuation pay under section 356 of
title 37, concurrent receipts, combat-related special
compensation, and payments for medical care of retired personnel
and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10--
``(A) $1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026; and
``(B) $1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''.
SEC. 7102. AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.
(a) In General.--Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended--
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(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``44,500 for each of
fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``50,000 for fiscal
years 2026, and 55,000 for fiscal year 2027''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
striking ``for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023'';
(B) in paragraph (1) by striking ``2,500 student
years'' and inserting ``4,000 student years for each of
fiscal years 2026 and 2027'';
(C) in paragraph (2) by striking ``165 student
years'' and inserting ``250 student years for each of
fiscal years 2026 and 2027'';
(D) in paragraph (3) by striking ``385 student
years'' and inserting ``700 student years for each of
fiscal years 2026 and 2027''; and
(E) in paragraph (4) by striking ``1,200 student
years'' and inserting ``1,600 student years for each of
fiscal years 2026 and 2027''.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 4904 note.>> Reporting Requirement.--In any
fiscal year in which the submission required under section 1105 of title
31, United States Code, does not include a proportional increase in the
Operations and Support funding under section 4902(1)(A) of title 14,
United States Code, to support the end strengths authorized under the
amendments made by subsection (a)--
(1) the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report on the plan of the Coast
Guard to achieve growth in the Coast Guard's military strength
to 60,000, which shall include--
(A) proposed missions and purposes for the growth of
the Coast Guard in military strength;
(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> for each fiscal year from
2027 through 2032--
(i) the additional estimated cost of salaries
and all benefits, including housing, education,
and medical benefits;
(ii) estimated recruiting and training
resources and costs; and
(iii) estimated resources and costs required
to achieve sufficient training capacity for growth
in enlisted and officer corps; and
(C) an explanation for why the estimated cost in
subparagraph (B) was not included in the submission
required under section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code; and
(2) the Commandant may not delegate the briefing required in
paragraph (1).
(c) <<NOTE: 10 USC 517 note.>> Rule of Applicability.--Section
517(a) of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to
the Coast Guard until October 1, 2027.
Subtitle B--Accountability
SEC. 7111. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRESS OF CERTAIN HOMEPORTING
PROJECTS.
(a) Report.--
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(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report on the status of shore
infrastructure required to homeport or station all surface and
aviation assets to be delivered as part of Level 1 or Level 2
acquisitions that have entered the obtain phase as authorized
under section 1132(b) of title 14, United States Code.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a description of the current homeports and
stations to which of Coast Guard cutters and aircraft
are assigned;
(B) a description of cutters or aircrafts that are
able to be located by the homeport or station to which
they are assigned;
(C) the current number of aircraft and cutters
planned for the program of record of the Coast Guard;
(D) a description of cutter and aircraft which are
scheduled to be decommissioned or put in special
commission status; and
(E) a description of where new cutters and aircraft
being acquired as part of the program of record of the
Coast Guard will be assigned, including--
(i) an assessment of the shoreside and
infrastructure needs for such cutters and
aircrafts; and
(ii) an assessment of whether existing
facilities are adequate to support such cutter and
aircraft, and the costs of planning, engineering,
design construction, land acquisition, and
environmental remediation.
(b) Initial Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall issue a report
detailing the progress of all approved Coast Guard cutter
homeporting projects within the Coast Guard Arctic District with
respect to each of the following:
(A) Fast Response Cutters.
(B) Offshore Patrol Cutters.
(C) The USCGC Storis procured pursuant to section
11223 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2022 (14 U.S.C. 561 note).
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to each homeporting project described in
such paragraph, the following:
(A) A description of--
(i) the status of funds appropriated for the
project;
(ii) activities carried out toward completion
of the project; and
(iii) activities anticipated to be carried out
during the subsequent 1-year period to advance
completion of the project.
(B) An updated timeline, including key milestones,
for the project.
(c) <<NOTE: Termination date.>> Subsequent Reports.--Not later than
July 1 of the first calendar year after the year in which the report
required under subsection (b)(1) is submitted, and each July 1
thereafter until
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July 2, 2031, or the date on which all projects described in subsection
(b)(1) are completed, the Commandant shall issue an updated report, with
respect to each Coast Guard cutter homeporting project described in
subsection (a)(1) (including any such project approved on a date after
the date of enactment of this Act and before the submission of the
applicable report), containing each element described in subsection
(a)(2).
(d) Report on Capacity of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall complete a report
detailing the cost of and time frame for expanding the
industrial capacity of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan to do out of
water repairs on Fast Response Cutters.
(2) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate the report required under paragraph
(1).
(e) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public Availability.--The Commandant
shall publish each report issued under this section on a publicly
accessible website of the Coast Guard.
(f) Homeporting Project Defined.--In this section, the term
``homeporting project'' means the facility infrastructure modifications,
upgrades, new construction, and real property and land acquisition
associated with homeporting new or modified cutters.
SEC. 7112. MAJOR ACQUISITIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 5103 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``major acquisition
programs'' and inserting ``Level 1 acquisitions or Level 2
acquisitions'';
(2) in subsection (b) by striking ``major acquisition
program'' and inserting ``Level 1 acquisition or Level 2
acquisition''; and
(3) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Level 1 acquisition.--The term `Level 1 acquisition'
has the meaning given such term in section 1171.
``(2) Level 2 acquisition.--The term `Level 2 acquisition'
has the meaning given such term in section 1171.''.
(b) Major Acquisition Program Risk Assessment.--Section 5107 of
title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 5103(f)''
and inserting ``section 1171''.
SEC. 7113. QUARTERLY ACQUISITION BRIEF REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 5107 Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition
program risk assessment
``(a) In General.--Not later than 45 days after the end of each
fiscal quarter, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
briefing on all Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs, as such terms
are defined in section 1171.
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``(b) Additional Briefing.--Not later than 1 week before taking
procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or
timelines of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program, the Commandant
shall brief the committees described in subsection (a).
``(c) Elements.--Each briefing required under subsection (a) or (b)
shall include, for each program--
``(1) a description of the purpose of the program, including
the capabilities being acquired;
``(2) the total number of units, as appropriate, to be
acquired annually until procurement is complete under the
current acquisition program baseline;
``(3) the Acquisition Review Board status, including--
``(A) the current acquisition phase by increment, as
applicable;
``(B) the date of the most recent review; and
``(C) whether the program has been paused or is in
breach status;
``(4) a comparison between the initial Department-approved
acquisition program baseline cost, schedule, and performance
thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and
objectives of the program, if applicable;
``(5) the lifecycle cost estimate, adjusted for comparison
to the Future Coast Guard Program, including--
``(A) the confidence level for the estimate;
``(B) the fiscal years included in the estimate;
``(C) a breakout of the estimate for the prior five
years, the current year, and the budget year;
``(D) a breakout of the estimate by appropriation
account or other funding source; and
``(E) a description of and rationale for any changes
to the estimate as compared to the previous quarter or
to the previously approved baseline, as applicable;
``(6) a summary of the findings of any independent
verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an
explanation for why no such verification and validation has been
performed;
``(7) a table displaying the obligation of all program funds
by prior fiscal year, the estimated obligation of funds for the
current fiscal year, and an estimate for the planned carryover
of funds into the subsequent fiscal year;
``(8) a listing of prime contractors and major
subcontractors; and
``(9) narrative descriptions of risks to cost, schedule, or
performance that could result in a program breach if not
successfully mitigated, including--
``(A) the current risks to such program;
``(B) any failure of such program to demonstrate a
key performance parameter or threshold during
operational test and evaluation conducted during the
previous fiscal year;
``(C) whether there has been any decision in such
fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key
performance parameters or thresholds are met;
``(D) whether there has been any breach of major
acquisition program cost (as such term is defined in the
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manual of the Coast Guard titled `Major Systems
Acquisition Manual' (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) in such
fiscal year; and
``(E) whether there has been any breach of major
acquisition program schedule (as such term is defined in
the manual of the Coast Guard titled `Major Systems
Acquisition Manual' (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) during such
fiscal year.
``(d) Memorandum Deadline.--Not later than 5 business days after the
date on which the Secretary approves an Acquisition Decision Memorandum
for programs described in this section, the Commandant shall submit such
memorandum to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 5101.>> is amended by striking
the item relating to section 5107 and inserting the following:
``5107. Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk
assessment.''.
SEC. 7114. OVERDUE REPORTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5116. <<NOTE: 14 USC 5116.>> Status of overdue reports
``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this section, and not later than March 1 of each year
thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
report on the status of reports or briefings required under this chapter
that have not been delivered to Congress.
``(b) Contents.--The report required under section (a) shall contain
the following:
``(1) The status of each required report or briefing that
has not been delivered to Congress, including the date the
report or briefing is due, and if applicable, the number of days
the Coast Guard has exceeded the required completion date.
``(2) A detailed written plan and timeline for the next
steps to be taken to complete such outstanding reports or
briefings.
``(3) The name, position, and agency of each Federal
official responsible for writing, reviewing, editing, and
approving the report, as well as the responsibility of such
official in regard to the report, and how long that report has
been under the responsibility with such Federal official after
being received from the previous Federal official responsible.
``(4) The name of the flag officer responsible for the
completion of each report or briefing.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 5101.>> is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``5116. Status of overdue reports.''.
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SEC. 7115. <<NOTE: Reports.>> REQUIREMENT FOR COAST GUARD TO
PROVIDE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES FOR
AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
report on the status of the implementation of the recommendations
contained in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled
``Aircraft Fleet and Aviation Workforce Assessments Needed,'' and issued
April 9, 2024 (GAO-24-106374).
(b) Contents.--The report required under section (a) shall contain
the following:
(1) An assessment of the type of helicopters the Coast Guard
requires to meet the mission demands of the Coast Guard.
(2) An analysis of alternatives, including an analytical
study comparing the operational effectiveness, costs, and risks
to determine the best suited aircraft to meet mission needs.
(3) A fleet mix analysis to identify the necessary number of
helicopters to meet the mission needs of the Coast Guard across
all districts, including all air stations, seasonal air
stations, and cutters designed to support rotary wing aircraft.
(c) <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> Minimum Rotary Wing Fleet.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant shall maintain an
operational, geographically dispersed rotary wing fleet of not
less than--
(A) 140 aircraft for the purpose of meeting minimum
operational capabilities until the Commandant submits
the report required under this section; and
(B) <<NOTE: Effective date. Determination.>> 175
aircraft for the purpose of meeting minimum operational
capabilities on any date after September 30, 2030, until
the Commandant submits a determination that the Coast
Guard can meet its mission capabilities with fewer
aircraft.
(2) <<NOTE: Notification.>> Report.--In the event the
operational rotary wing fleet of the Coast Guard falls below the
requirements of this subsection, the Commandant shall provide to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a notification not later than 5
business days after the inability of the Commandant to meet the
requirement. This <<NOTE: Time period.>> report shall be
submitted to such committees every 120 days until the Coast
Guard meets the requirement of 175 rotary wing aircraft.
SEC. 7116. <<NOTE: Deadline. Expenditure plan. Timelines. List. 14
USC 5101 note.>> OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and
annually thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
detailed expenditure plan, including projected project timelines for
each acquisition and procurement appropriated under section 1181 of
title 14, United States Code, and a list of project locations to be
funded under such section.
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SEC. 7117. REGULAR POLAR SECURITY CUTTER UPDATES.
(a) Report.--
(1) Report to congress.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant and the Chief of
Naval Operations shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate, and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on the status of
acquisition of Polar Security Cutters.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a detailed timeline for the acquisition process
of Polar Security Cutters, including expected milestones
and a projected commissioning date for the first 3 Polar
Security Cutters;
(B) an accounting of the previously appropriated
funds spent to date on the Polar Security Cutter
Program, updated cost projections for Polar Security
Cutters, and projections for when additional funds will
be required;
(C) potential factors and risks that could further
delay or imperil the completion of Polar Security
Cutters; and
(D) a review of the acquisition of Polar Security
Cutters to date, including factors that led to
substantial cost overruns and delivery delays.
(b) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefings.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Provision to congress.--Not later
than 90 days after the submission of the report under subsection
(a), and not less frequently than every 90 days thereafter until
the final Polar Security Cutter achieves full operational
capability, the Commandant and the Chief of Naval Operations
shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a detailed briefing in person and in writing on
the status of the Polar Security Cutter acquisition process.
(2) Timeline.--The briefings under paragraph (1) shall occur
after any key milestone in the Polar Security Cutter acquisition
process, but not less frequently than every 90 days.
(3) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a summary of acquisition progress since the most
recent previous briefing conducted pursuant to paragraph
(1);
(B) an updated timeline and budget estimate for
acquisition and building of pending Polar Security
Cutters; and
(C) an explanation of any delays or additional costs
incurred in the acquisition progress.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notifications.--In addition to the briefings
required under subsection (b), the Commandant and the Chief of Naval
Operations shall notify the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives within
3 business days of any significant change to the scope
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or funding level of the Polar Security Cutter acquisition strategy of
such change.
SEC. 7118. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Termination dates.>> ANNUAL PLAN FOR
COAST GUARD OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC;
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SUPPORTING
ADDITIONAL PORT VISITS AND DEPLOYMENTS
IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION BLUE PACIFIC.
(a) Annual Plan for Coast Guard Operations in the Pacific.--Not
later than December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter until December 31,
2030, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the
Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a plan for Coast Guard operations
in the Pacific region for the year after the year during which the plan
is submitted. Such plan shall include, for the year covered by the plan,
each of the following elements:
(1) A list of objectives for Coast Guard engagement in the
Pacific region in support of Department of State and Department
of Defense missions.
(2) An assessment of the capabilities of the Coast Guard to
support Department of State and Department of Defense missions
in the Pacific region.
(3) A list of any areas in the Pacific region where an
increased Coast Guard presence would better support Department
of State and Department of Defense missions.
(4) The projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the
Pacific region from the Department of State and the Department
of Defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent
10 years.
(5) An assessment of whether the Coast Guard will be able to
meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan,
including--
(A) a list of any factors limiting the ability of
the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand; and
(B) an analysis of the location from which any Coast
Guard assets used to carry out missions in the Pacific,
in addition to assets available in the year prior to the
year in which the plan is submitted, will be transferred
and any associated gaps in Coast Guard mission coverage
any such transfers will create.
(6) A summary of the resources needed for the Coast Guard to
meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan,
including--
(A) staff;
(B) infrastructure, including shore infrastructure;
(C) administrative and logistical support; and
(D) technology.
(7) Any other matter as determined relevant by the
Commandant.
(b) Annual Budget Display for Coast Guard Operations in the
Pacific.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and annually until February
15, 2031, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for Coast
Guard operations in the Pacific region for the fiscal year after the
fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted. The Commandant
shall base such budget display on the projected demand for Coast Guard
engagement in
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the Pacific region as identified in the most recent annual plan
developed under subsection (a). Such budget display shall include, for
the year covered by the budget display, the following information:
(1) With respect to procurement accounts, amounts displayed
by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line
item title.
(2) With respect to research, development, test, and
evaluation accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, program element, and program element
title.
(3) With respect to operation and maintenance accounts,
amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line
number, and subactivity group title.
(4) With respect to military personnel accounts, amounts
displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and
budget subactivity title.
(c) Feasibility Study on Supporting Additional Port Visits and
Deployments in Support of Operation Blue Pacific.--Not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a
service in the Navy, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense,
shall--
(1) complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of
supporting additional Coast Guard port visits, deployments, and
the availability of fast response cutters in the Northern
Mariana Islands, in support of Operation Blue Pacific, or any
successor operation oriented toward Oceania;
(2) include, as part of the study under paragraph (1), an
analysis of where any Coast Guard assets used for port visits
and deployments in support of Operation Blue Pacific, or any
successor operation oriented toward Oceania, will be transferred
from and any associated gaps in Coast Guard coverage any such
transfer will create; and
(3) <<NOTE: Reports.>> submit to the Committee on Armed
Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives a report on the findings of such study.
(d) Form.--Each plan under subsection (a) and each display under
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(e) Briefing Required.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and
annually until February 15, 2031, the Commandant shall provide to the
appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plans required
under subsection (a) and the budget display required by subsection (b)
for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is
provided.
(f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives;
(3) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives;
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(4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate;
(5) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(6) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
SEC. 7119. <<NOTE: Deadlines. Termination dates.>> ANNUAL PLAN FOR
COAST GUARD OPERATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--Not later than December 31,
2026, and annually thereafter for three years, the Commandant of the
Coast Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of State and Secretary
of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean region for the year
after the year during which the plan is submitted. Such plan shall
include, for the year covered by the plan, each of the following
elements:
(1) A list of objectives for Coast Guard engagement in the
such region in support of Department of State and Department of
Defense missions.
(2) An assessment of the capabilities of the Coast Guard to
support Department of State and Department of Defense missions
in such region.
(3) A list of any areas in such region where an increased
Coast Guard presence would better support Department of State
and Department of Defense missions.
(4) The projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the
Caribbean region from the Department of State and the Department
of Defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent
10 years.
(5) An assessment of whether the Coast Guard will be able to
meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan,
including--
(A) a list of any factors limiting the ability of
the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand; and
(B) an analysis of the location from which any Coast
Guard assets used to carry out missions in such region,
in addition to assets available in the year prior to the
year in which the plan is submitted, will be transferred
and any associated gaps in Coast Guard mission coverage
any such transfers will create.
(6) A summary of the resources needed for the Coast Guard to
meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan,
including--
(A) staff;
(B) infrastructure, including shore infrastructure;
(C) administrative and logistical support; and
(D) technology.
(7) Any other matter as determined relevant by the
Commandant.
(b) Annual Budget Display for Coast Guard Operations in the
Caribbean.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and annually until
February 15, 2031, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for Coast
Guard operations in the Caribbean region for the fiscal year after the
fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted. The Commandant
shall base such budget display on the projected demand for Coast Guard
engagement in the Caribbean region as identified in the most recent
annual plan
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developed under subsection (a). Such budget display shall include, for
the year covered by the budget display, the following information:
(1) With respect to procurement accounts, amounts displayed
by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line
item title.
(2) With respect to research, development, test, and
evaluation accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, program element, and program element
title.
(3) With respect to operation and maintenance accounts,
amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line
number, and subactivity group title.
(4) With respect to military personnel accounts, amounts
displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and
budget subactivity title.
(c) Form.--Each plan under subsection (a) and each display under
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(d) Briefing Required.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and
annually until February 15, 2031, the Commandant shall provide to the
appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plans required
under subsection (a) and the budget display required by subsection (b)
for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is
provided.
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives;
(3) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives;
(4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate;
(5) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(6) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
SEC. 7120. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 5101.>> PROHIBITION ON
SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS OF SLIDESHOW
PRESENTATIONS.
A slideshow presentation, including a PowerPoint document, shall not
be submitted to Congress in lieu of the provision of a briefing (in
person or written) or the submission of a report, plan, strategy, or any
other document required by this Act or by chapter 51 of title 14, United
States Code.
TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF
THE COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorities
SEC. 7201. REORGANIZATION OF CHAPTER 3.
(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 3 of title <<NOTE: 14 USC prec.
301.>> 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the chapter
designation, the chapter
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heading, and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the
following:
``CHAPTER 3--COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION
``subchapter i-organization
``301. Grades and ratings
``subchapter ii-positions
``302. Commandant; appointment
``303. Vice Commandant; appointment
``304. Retirement of Commandant or Vice Commandant
``305. Vice admirals
``306. Retirement
``307. Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade
``308. Chief Acquisition Officer
``309. Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director
``310. Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service
``311. United States Coast Guard Band; composition; Director
``312. Western Alaska Oil Spill Planning Criteria Program
``313. Chief of Staff to President: appointment
``314. Captains of the port
``315. Congressional affairs; Director
``316. Commandant Advisory Judge Advocate
``317. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian
affairs
``318. Judge Advocate General; Deputy Judge Advocate General
``subchapter iii-programs and composition
``331. Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response
``332. Marine industry training program
``333. Training course on workings of Congress
``334. National Coast Guard Museum
``335. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program
``336. Unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer
vision technology project
``337. Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
``338. Redistricting notification requirement
``339. Prevention and response workforces''.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 304, 303, 313, 314, 339, 331-334, 311, 335-337,
315, 338, 312, 301, 302, 305-309.>> Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in
the table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so
that the sections appear after the table of sections for
chapter 3 of such title (as added by subsection (a)), in
the order in which the sections are presented in the
table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
Section heading Title 14
Table 14 section number before (provided for section
redesignation identification purposes number after
only-not amended) redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
301............................. Grades and ratings 301
302............................. Comma- 302
ndant; appointment
303............................. Retirement of Comman- 304
dant or Vice
Com-
mandant
304............................. Vice Comm- 303
andant; appointment
305............................. Vice 305
admirals
306............................. Retirement 306
307............................. Vice admirals and 307
admiral, continuity of
grade
308............................. Chief Acquisition 308
Officer
309............................. Office of the Coast 309
Guard Reserve; Director
310............................. Chief of Staff to 313
President: appointment
311............................. Captains of the port 314
312............................. Prevention and response 339
workforces
313............................. Centers of expertise 331
for Coast Guard
prevention and response
314............................. Marine industry 332
training program
315............................. Training for con- 333
gressional affairs
personnel
316............................. National Coast Guard 334
Museum
317............................. United States Coast 311
Guard Band;
composition; Director
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318............................. Environm- 335
ental Compliance and
Restoration Program
319............................. Unmanned system program 336
and autonomous control
and computer vision
technology project
320............................. Coast Guard Junior 337
Reserve Officers'
Training Corps
321............................. Congre- 315
ssional affairs;
Director
322............................. Redis- 338
tricting notification
requirement
323............................. Western Alaska Oil 312
Spill Planning Criteria
Program
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code,
is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 301 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
``SUBCHAPTER <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 301.>> I--ORGANIZATION'';
(2) by inserting before section 302 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
``Subchapter <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 302.>> II--Positions''; and
(3) by inserting before section 331 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
``SUBCHAPTER <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 331.>> III--PROGRAMS''.
(d) Chapter 5.--Subchapter I of chapter 5 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in section 502 by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) General Powers.--The Secretary'';
(2) <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501, 502, 503.>> by redesignating
section 503 as subsection (b) of section 502 and transferring
such section as redesignated to appear after subsection (a) of
section 502, as amended in paragraph (1); and
[[Page 139 STAT. 1678]]
(3) in subsection (b) of section 502, as so redesignated, by
striking the section enumerator and heading and all that follows
through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following:
``(b) Delegation.--The Secretary''.
(e) Chapter 3.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in section 301 by amending it to read as follows:
``Sec. 301. Grades and ratings
``(a) In General.--In the Coast Guard, there shall be--
``(1) admirals (two);
``(2) vice admirals;
``(3) rear admirals;
``(4) rear admirals (lower half);
``(5) captains;
``(6) commanders;
``(7) lieutenant commanders;
``(8) lieutenants;
``(9) lieutenants (junior grade);
``(10) ensigns;
``(11) chief warrant officers;
``(12) cadets;
``(13) warrant officers; and
``(14) enlisted members.
``(b) Enlisted Members.--Enlisted members shall be distributed in
ratings established by the Secretary.'';
(2) in section 303 (as so redesignated and transferred under
subsection (b)) by--
(A) inserting ``(a) appointment.--'' before ``The
President'';
(B) by striking ``, who may be reappointed for
further periods of four years'';
(C) by inserting the following after ``Chief of the
Coast Guard'':
``(b) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Reappointment.--In time of war or
during a national emergency declared by Congress, the Commandant may be
reappointed for a term of not more than 4 years.'';
(D) by striking ``The term of an appointment'' and
inserting the following:
``(c) Term.--The term of an appointment''; and
(E) by striking ``The Commandant while'' and
inserting the following:
``(d) Grade.--The Commandant while'';
(3) in section 305(a)(1) (as so redesignated and transferred
under subsection (b))--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by
striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall'';
(B) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``be the
chief of staff of the Coast Guard'' and inserting
``oversee personnel management, workforce, and dependent
support, training, and related matters'';
(4) <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 301.>> in section 307 in the
section heading by striking ``Admiral'' and inserting
``Admirals'';
(5) by inserting after section 309 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
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``Sec. 310. <<NOTE: 14 USC 310.>> Director of Coast Guard
Investigative Service
``(a) In General.--There shall be a Director of the Coast Guard
Investigative Service.
``(b) Chain of Command.--The Director of the Coast Guard
Investigative Service shall report directly to and be under the general
supervision of the Commandant, acting through the Vice Commandant of the
Coast Guard.'';
(6) by inserting after section 315 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:
``Sec. 316. <<NOTE: 14 USC 316.>> Commandant Advisory Judge
Advocate
``There shall be in the Coast Guard a Commandant Advisory Judge
Advocate who is a judge advocate in a grade of O-6. The Commandant
Advisory Judge Advocate shall be assigned to the staff of the Commandant
in the first regularly scheduled O-6 officer assignment panel to convene
following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act
of 2025 and perform such duties relating to legal matters arising in the
Coast Guard as such legal matters relate to the Commandant, as may be
assigned.
``Sec. 317. <<NOTE: 14 USC 317.>> Special Advisor to Commandant
for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs
``(a) In General.--In accordance with Federal trust responsibilities
and treaty obligations, laws, and policies relevant to Indian Tribes and
in support of the principles of self-determination, self-governance, and
co-management with respect to Indian Tribes, and to support engagement
with Native Hawaiians, there shall be in the Coast Guard a Special
Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs (in
this section referred to as the `Special Advisor'), who shall--
``(1) be selected by the Secretary and the Commandant
through a competitive search process;
``(2) have expertise in Federal Indian law and policy,
including government-to-government consultation;
``(3) to the maximum extent practicable, have expertise in
legal and policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians; and
``(4) have an established record of distinguished service
and achievement working with Indian Tribes, Tribal
organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
``(b) Career Reserved Position.--The position of Special Advisor
shall be a career reserved position at the GS-15 level or greater.
``(c) Duties.--The Special Advisor shall--
``(1) ensure the Federal government upholds the Federal
trust responsibility and conducts consistent, meaningful, and
timely government-to-government consultation and engagement with
Indian Tribes, which shall meet or exceed the standards of the
Federal Government and the Coast Guard;
``(2) ensure meaningful and timely engagement with--
``(A) Native Hawaiian organizations; and
``(B) Tribal organizations;
``(3) advise the Commandant on all policies of the Coast
Guard that have Tribal implications in accordance with
applicable law and policy, including Executive Orders;
``(4) work to ensure that the policies of the Federal
Government regarding consultation and engagement with Indian
Tribes and engagement with Native Hawaiian organizations
[[Page 139 STAT. 1680]]
and Tribal organizations are implemented in a meaningful manner,
working through Coast Guard leadership and across the Coast
Guard, together with--
``(A) liaisons located within Coast Guard districts;
``(B) the Director of Coast Guard Governmental and
Public Affairs; and
``(C) other Coast Guard leadership and programs and
other Federal partners; and
``(5) support Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations,
and Tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction
of the Coast Guard.
``(d) Direct Access to Secretary and Commandant.--No officer or
employee of the Coast Guard or the Department of Homeland Security may
interfere with the ability of the Special Advisor to give direct and
independent advice to the Secretary and the Commandant on matters
related to this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning
given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination
and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``(2) Native hawaiian organization.--The term `Native
Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given such term in
section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
``(3) Tribal organization.--The term `Tribal organization'
has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``Sec. 318. <<NOTE: Time periods. 14 USC 318.>> Judge Advocate
General; Deputy Judge Advocate General:
appointment; duties
``(a) <<NOTE: President.>> In General.--The Judge Advocate General
in the Coast Guard shall be appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, from officers of the Coast Guard
designated as judge advocates. The term of office is not more than 4
years.
``(b) Appointment.--The Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard
shall be appointed from those officers who at the time of appointment
are members of the bar of a Federal court or the highest court of a
State, and who have had at least 8 years of experience in legal duties
as commissioned officers.
``(c) Duties.--The Judge Advocate General, in addition to other
duties prescribed by law--
``(1) is the legal adviser of the Commandant of the Coast
Guard and of all officers and agencies of the Coast Guard;
``(2) shall direct the officers of the Coast Guard
designated as judge advocates in the performance of their
duties; and
``(3) shall receive, revise, and have recorded the
proceedings of courts of inquiry and military commissions.
``(d) Deputy Judge Advocate General.--
``(1) In general.--The Deputy Judge Advocate General in the
Coast Guard shall be appointed by the Commandant, from civilians
in the Senior Executive Service (career reserved) who meet the
qualifications set forth in subsection (b). The term of office
of the Deputy Judge Advocate General is not
[[Page 139 STAT. 1681]]
more than four years with reappointment for an additional term
of 4 years.
``(2) Vacancy of judge advocate general.--When there is a
vacancy in the office of the Judge Advocate General, or during
the absence or disability of the Judge Advocate General, the
Deputy Judge Advocate General shall perform the duties of the
Judge Advocate General until a successor is appointed or the
absence or disability ceases. Should a vacancy in the Deputy
Judge Advocate General position overlap with a vacancy in the
office of the Judge Advocate General, the Commandant shall
establish an acting Judge Advocate General from officers of the
Coast Guard designated as judge advocates with the
qualifications in subsection (b).
``(3) Acting deputy judge advocate general.--When there is a
vacancy of the position of Deputy Judge Advocate General, to
include during the absence or disability of the Judge Advocate
General, the Commandant shall establish an acting Deputy Judge
Advocate from officers of the Coast Guard designated as judge
advocates with the qualifications in subsection (b). Such
officer shall perform the duties of the Deputy Judge Advocate
General until a successor is appointed or the absence or
disability ceases. Should a vacancy in the Deputy Judge Advocate
General position overlap with a vacancy in the office of the
Judge Advocate General, the Commandant shall establish an acting
Deputy Judge Advocate from civilians in the Senior Executive
Service (career reserved), or GS-15s, who meet the
qualifications in subsection (b).
``(4) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Compliance with act.--The
Commandant shall ensure compliance with this section not later
than 30 days after enactment of this section.
``(e) Limitation.--No officer or employee of the Department of
Homeland Security may interfere with--
``(1) the ability of the Judge Advocate General to give
independent legal advice to the Commandant or Vice Commandant;
or
``(2) the ability of judge advocates of the Coast Guard
assigned or attached to, or performing duty with, military units
to give independent legal advice to commanders.'';
(7) by striking section 333 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) and inserting the following:
``Sec. 333. <<NOTE: 14 USC 333.>> Training courses on workings of
Congress
``(a) In General.--
``(1) Training course.--
``(A) In general.--The Commandant, and such other
individuals and organizations as the Commandant
considers appropriate, shall develop a training course
on the workings of Congress.
``(B) Timing.--
``(i) In general.--The training course
developed in subparagraph (A) shall be offered at
least once each year.
``(ii) Additional training.--The training
developed under subparagraph (A) may be provided
more than once a year to facilitate timely receipt
by covered recipients.
``(2) Annual basis.--
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``(A) In general.--At least once each year, any
covered recipients shall receive the training developed
under paragraph (1).
``(B) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered recipients.--In
this paragraph, the term `covered recipients' means--
``(i) flag officers serving in the Coast
Guard;
``(ii) members of the senior executive service
(career reserved) serving in positions in the
Coast Guard; and
``(iii) political appointees--
``(I) serving in positions in the
Coast Guard; or
``(II) at the Department of Homeland
Security with Coast Guard in their
portfolio, including any Senior Advisor
to the Secretary for the Coast Guard.
``(3) Course subject matter.--The training course required
by this subsection shall provide an overview and introduction to
Congress and the Federal legislative process, including--
``(A) the history and structure of Congress and the
committee systems of the House of Representatives and
the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
``(B) the documents produced by Congress, including
bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference
reports, and the purposes and functions of such
documents;
``(C) the legislative processes and rules of the
House of Representatives and the Senate, including
similarities and differences between the 2 processes and
2 sets of rules, including--
``(i) the congressional budget process;
``(ii) the congressional authorization and
appropriation processes;
``(iii) the Senate advice and consent process
for Presidential nominees; and
``(iv) the Senate advice and consent process
for treaty ratification;
``(v) all relevant notification and reporting
requirements in statute, policy, or any other
agreement to Congress;
``(D) the roles of Members of Congress and
congressional staff in the legislative process; and
``(E) the concept and underlying purposes of
congressional oversight within the governance framework
of separation of powers;
``(F) the roles of independent oversight entities,
including the Offices of the Inspector Generals, the
Government Accountability Office, and other independent
entities, with respect oversight of the Coast Guard;
``(G) the legal and ethical requirements of
complying with oversight conducted by such independent
oversight entities, including compliance with
congressionally mandated oversight;
[[Page 139 STAT. 1683]]
``(H) an overview of section 552a of title 5
(popularly known at the Privacy Act of 1974) with
respect to working with Congress and independent
oversight;
``(I) an overview of the right of all Coast Guard
members and staff to engage with Congress as a
constitutionally protected right; and
``(J) with respect to Coast Guard covered
recipients, an overview of any law administered by the
Coast Guard and any policy implemented by the Coast
Guard the understanding of which is necessary to
improve--
``(i) compliance with such law and policy;
``(ii) ethics;
``(iii) professionalism; and
``(iv) timeliness of response to Congressional
oversight requests, including requests from
independent oversight entities.
``(b) Training for Congressional Affairs Personnel.--
``(1) In general.--The Commandant shall develop a training
course on the workings of Congress, which shall be administered
in person for to any required participant.
``(2) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Required participant.--In this
subsection, the term `required participant' means--
``(A) any member of the Coast Guard Office of
Congressional and Governmental Affairs selected for a
position as--
``(i) a fellow;
``(ii) a liaison;
``(iii) a counsel; or
``(iv) administrative staff;
``(B) a Coast Guard district or area governmental
affairs officer;
``(C) an individual who reviews, makes edits, or
transmits formal or informal correspondence with respect
to the Coast Guard to Congress, including relevant
program level personnel;
``(D) an individual who serves in--
``(i) the Office of Coordination, Programs,
and Accountability or successor office; or
``(ii) the Force Design 2028 office; and
``(iii) Coast Guard Office of General Law
personnel, including such personnel detailed to
the Coast Guard.
``(3) Course subject matter.--
``(A) In general.--The training course required
under this subsection shall provide an overview and
introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative
process, including--
``(i) the items described in subparagraphs (C)
through (K) of subsection (a)(2);
``(ii) the roles of Coast Guard fellows,
liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers,
the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the
Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any
other entity the Commandant considers relevant;
``(iii) the roles and responsibilities of
Coast Guard public affairs and external
communications personnel with respect to Members
of Congress and the staff of such Members
necessary to enhance communication between Coast
Guard units, sectors, and districts and
[[Page 139 STAT. 1684]]
Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so
as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities;
and
``(iv) with respect to Coast Guard required
participants, an overview of any law administered
by the Coast Guard and any policy implemented by
the Coast Guard the understanding of which is
necessary to improve--
``(I) compliance with such law and
policy;
``(II) ethics;
``(III) professionalism; and
``(IV) timeliness of response to
Congressional oversight requests,
including requests from independent
oversight entities.
``(4) Detail within coast guard office of budget and
programs.--
``(A) In general.--At the written request of a
receiving congressional office, the training course
required under this section shall include a multi-day
detail within the Coast Guard Office of Coordination,
Programs, Accountability to ensure adequate exposure to
Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from
Congress.
``(B) Nonconsecutive detail permitted.--A detail
under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive
with the balance of the training.
``(5) Completion of required training.--A member of the
Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a)
shall complete the training required by this section before the
date on which such member reports for duty for such position.
``(c) Lecturers and Panelists.--
``(1) Outside experts.--The Commandant shall ensure that not
less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other
individuals providing education and instruction as part of the
training courses required under this section are experts on
Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not
employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government.
``(2) Authority to accept pro bono services.--In satisfying
the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek,
and may accept, educational and instructional services of
lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations
provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis.''; and
(8) in section 334 (as so redesignated and transferred under
subsection (b))--
(A) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Use of Funds.--The Secretary may expend funds appropriated to
the Coast Guard on--
``(1) the design of a Museum;
``(2) engineering, construction, construction
administration, and quality assurance services for a Museum,
including construction, construction administration, and quality
assurance services carried out by the Association; and
``(3) providing Federal financial assistance to the
Association for the activities under subsection (d).''; and
(B) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:
``(g) Services.--With respect to the services related to the
activities for which the Secretary can expend funds under subsection
[[Page 139 STAT. 1685]]
(b), or for maintenance or operation of the Museum, the Secretary may,
with respect to any entity--
``(1) solicit and accept such services; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Contracts. Memorandums.>> enter into contracts
or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services.''.
(f) <<NOTE: 14 USC 334 note.>> Rule of Construction.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in chapter 3 of title 14, United
States Code, or any other law, may be construed to require the
Coast Guard to construct, own, or operate a Museum as a
condition of providing financial support to the Association for
the purposes for which assistance is authorized under such
chapter.
(2) Definitions.--In paragraph (1), the terms
``Association'' and ``Museum'' have the meanings given such
terms in chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code.
(g) <<NOTE: 14 USC 333 note.>> Effect of Law.--The training required
by subsection (a) of section 333 of title 14, United States Code (as
amended by this Act), shall replace the training that was required by
the Commandant on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
(h) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall brief the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the
Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives on the manner in which the Special Advisor for
Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs will be incorporated into the
governance structure of the Coast Guard, including a timeline
for the incorporation that is completed not later than 1 year
after date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Annual briefings on special advisor to the commandant to
tribal and native <<NOTE: Time period.>> hawaiian affairs.--Not
later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the
position of the Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and
Native Hawaiian Affairs under section 317 of title 14, United
States Code, and annually thereafter for 2 years, the Commandant
shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology
and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives with a briefing on the duties, responsibilities,
and actions of the Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal
and Native Hawaiian Affairs, including management of best
practices.
(3) Briefing on collaboration with tribes on research
consistent with coast guard mission requirements.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Technology and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with a
briefing on potential collaborations on and research and
use of indigenous place-based knowledge and research.
(B) Element.--In providing the briefing under
subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall identify current
and potential future opportunities to improve
coordination
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with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and
Tribal organizations to support--
(i) Coast Guard mission needs, such as the
potential for research or knowledge to enhance
maritime domain awareness, including opportunities
through the ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence of
the Department of Homeland Security; and
(ii) Coast Guard efforts to protect indigenous
place-based knowledge and research.
(C) <<NOTE: 14 USC 317 note.>> Definitions.--In this
subsection:
(i) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe''
has the meaning given such term in section 4 of
the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(ii) Native hawaiian organization.--The term
``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning
given such term in section 6207 of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7517) except the term includes the Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian
Affairs.
(iii) Tribal organization.--The term ``Tribal
organization'' has the meaning given the such in
section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(D) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this
subsection, or an amendment made by subsection (d)(6),
shall be construed to impact--
(i) the right of any Indian Tribe; or
(ii) any government-to-government
consultation.
(i) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 11237 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2022 (Public Law <<NOTE: 37 USC 352 note.>> 117-263) is
amended--
(A) in subsection (a) by striking ``section 312 of
title 14'' and inserting ``section 339 of title 14'';
and
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(A) by striking ``section
312 of title 14'' and inserting ``section 339 of title
14''.
(2) Section 807(a) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law <<NOTE: 14 USC 331
note.>> 115-282) is amended by striking ``section 313 of title
14'' and inserting ``section 331 of title 14''.
(3) Section 3533(a) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law <<NOTE: 46 USC 51301
note.>> 118-31) is amended by striking ``section 315 of title
14'' and inserting ``section 333 of title 14''.
(4) Section 311(j)(9)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)) is amended by striking
``section 323 of title 14'' each place it appears and inserting
``section 312 of title 14'' each such place.
(j) Duties of the Coast Guard.--
(1) In general.--Section 102 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``The Coast Guard shall'' and
inserting the following:
``(b) Primary Duties.--The Coast Guard shall''.
(2) <<NOTE: 6 USC 468.>> Transfer.--Section 888(a) of Public
Law 107-296 is transferred to appear in section 102 of title 14,
United States Code, before subsection (b).
(k) Technical Amendments.--
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(1) Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or
traumatic brain injury.--Section 2516 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a) by inserting ``described in
section 102'' after ``Coast Guard operations''; and
(B) by striking subsection (d).
(2) Clarification of eligibility of members of coast guard
for combat-related special compensation.--Section 221 of the
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (10 U.S.C. 1413a note) is
amended by striking ``section 888(a) of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(a))'' and inserting ``section 102 of
title 14, United States Code''.
SEC. 7202. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.
(a) In General.--Section 11269 of the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is--
(1) <<NOTE: 14 USC 522 note, 529.>> transferred to appear at
the end of subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 14, United States
Code;
(2) redesignated as section 529; and
(3) amended--
(A) by striking the section enumerator and heading
and inserting the following:
``Sec. 529. <<NOTE: 14 USC 529.>> Public availability of
information'';
(B) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--Not later than'';
(C) by striking ``the number of migrant'' and
inserting ``the number of drug and person''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Contents.--In making information about interdictions publicly
available under subsection (a), the Commandant shall include a
description of the following:
``(1) The number of incidents in which drugs were
interdicted, the amount and type of drugs interdicted, and the
Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in
which such incidents occurred.
``(2) The number of incidents in which persons were
interdicted, the number of persons interdicted, the number of
those persons who were unaccompanied minors, and the Coast Guard
sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such
incidents occurred.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this provision shall be
construed to require the Coast Guard to collect the information
described in subsection (b), and nothing in this provision shall be
construed to require the Commandant to publicly release confidential,
classified, law enforcement sensitive, or otherwise protected
information.''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Title 14.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14,
United States Code, is <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501.>> amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following:
``529. Public availability of information.''.
(2) James m. inhofe national defense authorization act for
fiscal year 2023.--The table of contents for the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
[[Page 139 STAT. 1688]]
2023 (Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 2435.>> is amended
by striking the item relating to section 11269.
(3) Don young coast guard authorization act of 2022.--The
table of contents for the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2022 (division K of Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat.
4000.>> is amended by striking the item relating to section
11269.
SEC. 7203. MODIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
Section 903(d)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''.
SEC. 7204. AGREEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 722. <<NOTE: 14 USC 722.>> Cooperation with eligible
entities
``(a) In General.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Grants.>> Provision of assistance.--Subject to
the availability of appropriations and for the purpose of
mitigating the impacts of Coast Guard actions including
expansion of bases, including direct or indirect impacts, to
natural resources and cultural resources, the Commandant may
provide Federal financial assistance, except for loans or loan
guarantees, or make grants to an eligible entity.
``(2) Use of funds.--Financial assistance or grants made
under paragraph (1) may be used to--
``(A) limit any development or use of such natural
resources and cultural resources as a result of such
Coast Guard actions described in paragraph (1);
``(B) maintain and maintain access to, such natural
resources and cultural resources, including--
``(i) Tribal treaty fisheries and shellfish
harvest, and usual and accustomed fishing areas;
and
``(ii) subsistence fisheries, or any other
fishery or shellfish harvest, of an Indian Tribe;
``(C) provide a means to replace, repair, or restore
such natural resources and cultural resources of an
Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization if such
property is damaged by Coast Guard actions described in
paragraph (1), in consultation with the affected Indian
Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization; and
``(D) maintain and improve natural resources located
outside a Coast Guard installation, if the purpose of
the agreement is to relieve or eliminate current or
anticipated challenges that could restrict, impede, or
otherwise interfere with, directly or indirectly,
current or anticipated Coast Guard actions described in
paragraph (1).
``(3) Limitation.--Financial assistance or grants made under
paragraph (1) may not be used for the purpose of the Coast Guard
receiving any funds.
``(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Notification; Availability of Agreements
to Congress.--
``(1) Notification.--The Commandant shall notify the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation or the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the
Senate (and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in the
case of an eligible entity that is an Indian
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Tribe, Tribal organization or Native Hawaiian organization) and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives in writing not later than the date that is 3
full business days prior to any day on which the Commandant
intends to enter into such an agreement or contract, or make a
grant under subsection (a), and include in such notification the
anticipated costs of carrying out the agreement, to the extent
practicable.
``(2) <<NOTE: Records.>> Availability of agreements.--A copy
of such financial assistance or grant made under subsection (a)
shall be provided to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation or the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate or the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives not later than 5 full business days after the
date on which such request is submitted to the Commandant.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to undermine the rights of any Indian Tribe to seek full and
meaningful government-to-government consultation under this section or
under any other law.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Cultural resource.--The term `cultural resource' means
any of the following:
``(A) A building, structure, site, district, or
object eligible for or included in the National Register
of Historic Places maintained under section 302101 of
title 54.
``(B) Cultural items, as such term is defined in
section 2(3) of the Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001(3)).
``(C) An archaeological resource, as such term is
defined in section 3(1) of the Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470bb(1))).
``(D) An archaeological artifact collection and
associated records covered by part 79 of title 36, Code
of Federal Regulations.
``(E) A sacred site, as such term is defined in
section 1(b) of Executive Order No. 13007 (42 U.S.C.
1996 note; relating to Indian sacred sites).
``(F) Treaty or trust resources of an Indian Tribe,
including the habitat associated with such resources.
``(G) Subsistence resources of an Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization including the habitat
associated with such resources.
``(2) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means the
following:
``(A) A State, or a political subdivision of a
State.
``(B) A local government.
``(C) An Indian Tribe.
``(D) Native Hawaiian organization.
``(E) A Tribal organization.
``(3) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning
given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination
and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``(4) Native hawaiian organization.--The term `Native
Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given such term in
section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department
of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
``(5) Natural resource.--The term `natural resource' means
land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking
water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed
by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled
by the United States (including the resources of the waters of
the United States), any State or local government, any Indian
Tribe, any member of an Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian
organization, if such resources are subject to a trust
restriction on alienation and have been categorized into 1 of
the following groups:
``(A) Surface water resources.
``(B) Ground water resources.
``(C) Air resources.
``(D) Geologic resources.
``(E) Biological resources.
``(6) State.--The term `State' includes each of the several
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the
territories and possessions of the United States.
``(7) Tribal organization.--The term `Tribal organization'
has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 7 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 701.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 721 the following:
``722. Cooperation with eligible entities.''.
SEC. 7205. <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR COAST
GUARD PROPERTIES LOCATED IN TSUNAMI
INUNDATION ZONES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and
the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a
location-specific tsunami preparedness plan for each property concerned.
(b) Requirements.--In developing each preparedness plan under
subsection (a), the Commandant shall ensure that the plan--
(1) minimizes the loss of human life;
(2) maximizes the ability of the Coast Guard to meet the
mission of the Coast Guard;
(3) is included in the emergency action plan for each Coast
Guard unit or sector located within the applicable tsunami
inundation zone;
(4) designates an evacuation route to an assembly area
located outside the tsunami inundation zone;
(5) takes into consideration near-shore and distant tsunami
inundation of the property concerned;
(6) includes--
(A) maps of all applicable tsunami inundation zones;
(B) evacuation routes and instructions for all
individuals located on the property concerned;
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(C) procedures to begin evacuations as expeditiously
as possible upon detection of a seismic or other
tsunamigenic event;
(D) evacuation plans for Coast Guard aviation and
afloat assets; and
(E)(i) routes for evacuation on foot from any
location within the property concerned; or
(ii) if an on-foot evacuation is not possible, an
assessment of whether there is a need for vertical
evacuation refuges that would allow evacuation on foot;
(7) in the case of a property concerned that is at risk for
a near-shore tsunami, is able to be completely executed within
15 minutes of detection of a seismic event, or if complete
execution is not possible within 15 minutes, within a timeframe
the Commandant considers reasonable to minimize the loss of
life; and
(8) not less frequently than annually, is--
(A) exercised by each Coast Guard unit and sector
located in the applicable tsunami inundation zone;
(B) communicated through an annual in-person
training to Coast Guard personnel and dependents located
or living on the property concerned; and
(C) evaluated by the relevant District Commander for
each Coast Guard unit and sector located within the
applicable tsunami inundation zone.
(c) Consultation.--In developing each preparedness plan under
subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult relevant State, Tribal, and
local government entities, including emergency management officials.
(d) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 14 months after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide a
briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives on each plan developed under subsection (a),
including the status of implementation and feasibility of each such
plan.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Property concerned.--The term ``property concerned''
means any real property owned, operated, or leased by the Coast
Guard within a tsunami inundation zone.
(2) Tsunamigenic event.--The term ``tsunamigenic event''
means any event, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption,
submarine landslide, coastal rockfall, or other event, with the
magnitude to cause a tsunami.
(3) Vertical evacuation refuge.--The term ``vertical
evacuation refuge'' means a structure or earthen mound
designated as a place of refuge in the event of a tsunami, with
sufficient height to elevate evacuees above the tsunami
inundation depth, designed and constructed to resist tsunami
load effects.
SEC. 7206. ADDITIONAL PRIBILOF ISLAND TRANSITION COMPLETION
ACTIONS.
Section 11221 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
(Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 4020.>> is amended by adding at
the end the following:
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``(e) Additional Reports on Status of Use of Facilities and
Helicopter Basing.--Beginning with the first quarterly report required
under subsection (a) submitted after the date of enactment of the Coast
Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall include in each
such report--
``(1) the status of the use of recently renovated Coast
Guard housing facilities, food preparation facilities, and
maintenance and repair facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska,
including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such
facilities in support of Coast Guard missions in the Bering Sea;
and
``(2) a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction
of a hangar in close proximity to existing St. Paul airport
facilities for the prosecution of Coast Guard operational
missions, including plans for the use of land needed for such
hangar.''.
SEC. 7207. COAST GUARD ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FUND.
(a) Inclusion of Coast Guard as Department of the Treasury Law
Enforcement Organization.--Section 9705 of title 31, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)
by striking ``the Department of the Treasury or the United
States Coast Guard'' and inserting ``a Department of the
Treasury law enforcement organization'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2)(B)--
(A) in clause (iv) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in clause (v) by inserting ``and'' after the
semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(vi) the United States Coast Guard with
respect to any law of the United States which the
Coast Guard is authorized to enforce, assist in
the enforcement of, or administer pursuant to
section 102, 522, or 525 of title 14;'';
(3) in subsection (a)(2)(H) by striking ``the Department of
the Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law
enforcement organization'';
(4) in subsection (d)(2) by striking ``or the United States
Coast Guard'' each place it appears;
(5) in subsection (f)(1)(A)(ii) by striking ``or the United
States Coast Guard'';
(6) in subsection (h)(1) by striking ``the Department of the
Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law
enforcement organization'';
(7) in subsection (j)(1) by striking ``the Department of the
Treasury or the United States Coast Guard'' and inserting ``a
Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization'';
(8) in subsection (l) by striking ``the Department of the
Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law
enforcement organization''; and
(9) in subsection (o)(1) by inserting ``the United States
Coast Guard,'' before ``the United States Customs Service,''.
(b) Elimination of Separate Funds for the Coast Guard.--Section 9705
of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c);
(2) in subsection (g)(2) by striking ``and (c)'';
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(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (o) as
subsections (c) through (n), respectively;
(4) by striking ``subsection (d)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(5) by striking ``subsection (e)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subsection (d)''; and
(6) by striking ``subsection (h)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subsection (g)''.
(c) Technical Corrections.--Section 9705 of title 31, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)(3)(C), as so redesignated, by striking
``section 4(B) of 9703(g)'' and inserting ``paragraph (4)(B)'';
(2) in subsection (f)(4)(B), as so redesignated, by striking
``for transfers pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) and'';
(3) in subsection (g)(2), as so redesignated, by striking
``seizure of forfeiture'' and inserting ``seizure or
forfeiture''; and
(4) in subsection (l), as so redesignated, by striking
``524(c)(11)'' and inserting ``524(c)''.
(d) Updates to Cross-references.--
(1) Title 28.--Section 524(c) of title 28, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (4)(C) by striking
``9705(g)(4)(A)'' and inserting ``9705(f)(4)(A)''; and
(B) in paragraph (10) by striking ``9705(o)'' and
inserting ``9705(n)''.
(2) Title 31.--Section 5340(1) of title 31, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``9705(o)'' and inserting
``9705(n)''.
(3) Title 39.--Section 2003(e)(1) of title 39, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``9705(o)'' and inserting
``9705(n)''.
Subtitle B--Acquisition
SEC. 7211. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF LEAD SYSTEMS
INTEGRATORS.
Section 1105 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(c) Lead Systems Integrator Defined.--In this section, the term
`lead systems integrator' has the meaning given such term in section
805(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
(Public Law 109-163).''.
SEC. 7212. ACQUISITION IMPROVEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1138. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1138.>> Service life extension
programs
``(a) In General.--Requirements for a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition
project or program under sections 1131 through 1134 shall not apply to
an acquisition by the Coast Guard that is a service life extension
program.
``(b) Service Life Extension Program Defined.--In this section, the
term `service life extension program' means a capital investment that is
solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence of
components or systems of a particular capability or asset.
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``Sec. 1139. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1139.>> Consideration of life-cycle
cost estimates for acquisition and procurement
``In carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and
aircraft, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating, acting through the Commandant, shall consider the life-cycle
cost estimates of vessels and aircraft, as applicable, during the design
and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable.
``Sec. 1140. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1140.>> Contracts that provide best
value for taxpayer
``(a) In General.--In carrying out a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition
project or program under this subchapter, the Commandant may publicly
announce all construction, design, and engineering requirements and
negotiate contracts for construction, design, and engineering services
on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type
of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices.
``(b) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Selection Procedure.--The following
procedures may apply to the procurement of Level 1 or Level 2
acquisition project or program under this subchapter:
``(1) Statements of qualification and performance.--The
Commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a
statement of qualifications and performance data.
``(2) Evaluation.--For each proposed project, the Commandant
shall--
``(A) evaluate statements of qualifications and
performance submitted by firms regarding the proposed
project; and
``(B) conduct discussions with firms to consider
anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for
furnishing services.
``(3) <<NOTE: Criteria. Publication.>> Selection.--From the
firms with which discussions have been conducted under paragraph
(2)(B), the Commandant shall select, in order of preference,
that the Commandant considers most highly qualified to provide
the services required, based on criteria established and
published by the Commandant.
``(c) Negotiation of Contract.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--The Commandant
shall negotiate 1 or more contracts for construction, design,
and engineering services under this section at compensation
which the Commandant determines is fair and reasonable to the
Federal Government.
``(2) Fair and reasonable compensation.--In determining fair
and reasonable compensation, the Commandant shall consider the
scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of
the services to be rendered.
``(3) Negotiation.--The Commandant shall attempt to
negotiate a contract or contracts with the most highly qualified
firm or firms selected under subsection (b).
``(4) <<NOTE: Termination.>> Further negotiation.--If the
Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract or
contracts with the firm or firms under paragraph (3), the
Commandant shall formally terminate negotiations with such firm
or firms and undertake negotiations with the next most qualified
of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement
is reached.
``(5) Additional firms.--If the Commandant is unable to
negotiate a satisfactory contract or contracts with any of the
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selected firms, the Commandant shall select additional firms in
order of competence and qualification and continue negotiations
in accordance with this section until 1 or more agreements are
reached.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1101.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 1137 the following:
``1138. Service life extension programs.
``1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and
procurement.
``1140. Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer.''.
SEC. 7213. <<NOTE: President.>> RESTRICTION ON ACQUISITION,
PROCUREMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS
IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS.
(a) In General.--Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 1151. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or
construction of vessels in foreign shipyards
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which
contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in
a foreign shipyard.
``(b) Exceptions.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--The President
may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a)
when the President determines that it is in the national
security interest of the United States to do so.
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Notice.--The President shall
transmit notice to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of any
such determination made by the President under paragraph (1),
and no contract may be awarded pursuant to the exception
authorized until the end of the 30-day period beginning on the
date the notice of such determination is received by such
committees of Congress.
``(3) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Justification.--The notice required
under paragraph (2) shall include a written explanation of the
national security interest and a detailed summary of market
research demonstrating the lack of availability of United States
shipyards to meet the Coast Guard requirements consistent with
national security interest.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1101.>> is amended by striking
the item relating to section 1151 and inserting the following:
``1151. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of
vessels in foreign shipyards.''.
SEC. 7214. FLOATING DRYDOCK FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD YARD.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 11 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1159. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1159.>> Floating drydock for United
States Coast Guard Yard
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Commandant, using funds appropriated pursuant to section 1181, may not
acquire, procure, or construct a floating dry dock for the Coast Guard
Yard.
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``(b) Permissible Acquisition, Procurement, or Construction
Methods.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and section
1105(a), the Commandant may--
``(1) provide for an entity other than the Coast Guard to
contract for the acquisition, procurement, or construction of a
floating drydock by contract, purchase, or other agreement;
``(2) construct a floating drydock at the Coast Guard Yard;
or
``(3) acquire or procure a commercially available floating
drydock.
``(c) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--To the extent
practicable, a floating drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under
this section shall reflect commercial design standards and commercial
construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of
the Federal Government.
``(d) <<NOTE: Maryland.>> Berthing Requirement.--Any floating
drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under subsection (b) shall be
berthed at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, when lifting or
maintaining vessels.
``(e) Floating Drydock Defined.--In this section, the term `floating
drydock' means equipment that is--
``(1) constructed in the United States; and
``(2) capable of meeting the lifting and maintenance
requirements of an Offshore Patrol Cutter or a National Security
Cutter.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1101.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 1158 the following:
``1159. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard.''.
SEC. 7215. GREAT LAKES ICEBREAKING.
(a) Great Lakes Icebreaker and Icebreaking Tugs.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Cost estimate. Timeline.>> Strategy.--
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Commandant 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 strategy detailing how the Coast Guard will
complete design and construction of a Great Lakes icebreaker at
least as capable as the Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) as
expeditiously as possible after funding is provided for such
icebreaker, including providing a cost estimate and an estimated
delivery timeline that would facilitate the expedited delivery
detailed in the strategy.
(2) Report on bay class icebreaking tug fleet replacement.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate--
(A) a report that describes the strategy of the
Coast Guard with respect to the replacement of the Bay
class icebreaking tug fleet;
(B) <<NOTE: Time period. Plan.>> in the case of such
a strategy that results in the replacement of the last
Bay class icebreaking tug on a date that is more than 5
years after such date of enactment, a plan to maintain
the operational capabilities of the Bay
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class icebreaking tug fleet until the date on which such
fleet is projected to be replaced; and
(C) in the case of such a plan that does not include
the replacement of the main propulsion engines and
marine gear components of the Bay class icebreaking tug
fleet, an assessment of the manner in which not
replacing such engines and gear components will effect
the future operational availability of such fleet.
(b) Great Lakes Icebreaker Pilot Program.--Section 11212(a) of the
Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(4) <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> Pilot program.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Time periods. Determination.>> In
general.--During the 5 ice seasons beginning after the
date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act
of 2025, the Commandant shall conduct a pilot program to
determine the extent to which the Coast Guard Great
Lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining
tier one and tier two waterways open 95 percent of the
time during an ice season.
``(B) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the end
of each of the 5 ice seasons beginning after the date of
enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025,
the Commandant 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 that details--
``(i) the results of the pilot program
required under subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) any relevant new performance measures
implemented by the Coast Guard, including the
measures described in pages 5 through 7 of the
report of the Coast Guard titled `Domestic
Icebreaking Operations' and submitted to Congress
on July 26, 2024, as required by section
11212(a)(3) of the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263),
and the results of the implementation of such
measures.''.
(c) Modification to Reporting Requirement Relating to Icebreaking
Operations in Great Lakes.--Section 11213(f) of the Don Young Coast
Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 14 USC 504
note.>> is amended to read as follows:
``(f) Public Report.--Not later than July 1 after the first winter
in which the Commandant has submitted the report required by paragraph
(3) of section 11212(a), the Commandant shall publish on a publicly
accessible website of the Coast Guard a report on the cost to the Coast
Guard of meeting the proposed standards described in paragraph (2) of
such section.''.
(d) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> Report on Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw.--Not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant 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 detailed written
briefing that describes--
(1) the Midlife Maintenance Availability Assessment for
Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw;
(2) the remaining service life of the hull;
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(3) the--
(A) estimated remaining service life of the hull if
the cutter undergoes a Service Life Extension Program;
(B) estimated costs associated with such a program;
and
(C) fiscal years in which such funds would be
required to ensure the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw
remains operational consistently in winter seasons
through the extended service life resulting from such a
program.
SEC. 7216. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> BRIEFING ON DEPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL
PURPOSE CRAFT-HEAVY WEATHER SECOND
GENERATION (SPEC-HWX II) VESSELS IN
PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the status of the acquisition and procurement of second-
generation Special Purpose Craft-Heavy Weather (SPC-HWX II)
vessels consistent with section 11104(a)(3) of the Don Young
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (division K of Public Law
117-263);
(2) the timeline for the deployment of such vessels to
stations in the Pacific Northwest previously served by the
first-generation Special Purpose Craft-Heavy Weather vessels and
the National Motor Lifeboat School;
(3) funding levels required each fiscal year to meet the
requirements completing the fleet size prescribed in section
11104(a)(3) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2022 (division K of Public Law 117-263) not later than fiscal
year 2030;
(4) any outstanding barriers to the timeliness of such
deployment; and
(5) any instances where the Coast Guard was unable to deploy
or complete statutory missions, including towing missions, due
to the lack of such first generation heavy weather craft.
SEC. 7217. <<NOTE: Briefing.>> REPORT ON 87-FOOT PATROL BOAT
FLEET.
Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant 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 detailed written
briefing that describes the strategy of the Coast Guard with respect to
replacing the mission capability provided by the full 87-foot patrol
boat fleet that was operational on September 30, 2020.
SEC. 7218. PROCUREMENT OF TACTICAL MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS.
(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In General.--Except as provided in
subsection (b)(2), subject to the availability of appropriations and if
the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that there is a need, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall--
(1) procure a tactical maritime surveillance system, or
similar technology, for use by the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs
and Border Protection in the areas of operation of--
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(A) <<NOTE: California.>> Coast Guard Sector San
Diego in California;
(B) <<NOTE: Puerto Rico.>> Coast Guard Sector San
Juan in Puerto Rico; and
(C) <<NOTE: Florida.>> Coast Guard Sector Key West
in Florida; and
(2) for purposes of data integration and land-based data
access, procure for each area of operation described in
paragraph (1) and for Coast Guard Station South Padre Island a
land-based maritime domain awareness system capable of sharing
data with the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border
Protection--
(A) to operate in conjunction with--
(i) the system procured under section 11266 of
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 4063) for Coast Guard Station South Padre
Island; and
(ii) the tactical maritime surveillance system
procured for each area of operation under
paragraph (1); and
(B) to be installed in the order in which the
systems described in subparagraph (A) are installed.
(b) Study; Limitation.--
(1) Study required.--Prior to the procurement or operation
of a tactical maritime surveillance system, or similar
technology, that is deployed from a property owned by the
Department of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
complete a study, in coordination with Secretary of Defense,
analyzing the potential impacts to the national security of the
United States of such operation.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Limitation.--If it is
determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
Secretary of Defense through the study required under paragraph
(1) that the placement or installation of a system described in
subsection (a) negatively impacts the national security of the
United States, such system shall not be procured or installed.
Subtitle C--Personnel
SEC. 7221. DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS WITH PARTICULAR EXPERTISE IN
MILITARY JUSTICE OR HEALTHCARE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 14, United
States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2132. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2132.>> Designation of officers with
particular expertise in military justice or
healthcare
``(a) Secretary Designation.--The Secretary may designate a limited
number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise
in--
``(1) military justice; or
``(2) healthcare.
``(b) Promotion and Grade.--An individual designated under this
section--
``(1) shall not be included on the active duty promotion
list;
``(2) shall be promoted under section 2126; and
``(3) may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain.''.
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(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 2101.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 2131 the following:
``2132. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military
justice or healthcare.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 2102(a) of title 14, United States Code, is
amended, in the second sentence by striking ``and officers of
the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard
Academy'' and inserting ``officers of the permanent commissioned
teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy, and officers
designated by the Secretary pursuant this section''.
(2) Subsection (e) of section 2103 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Secretary to Prescribe Numbers for Certain Officers.--The
Secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be
serving on active duty in each grade of--
``(1) the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast
Guard Academy;
``(2) the officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to
this section; and
``(3) the officers of the Reserve serving in connection with
organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training
the reserve components.''.
(3) Section 2126 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended, in the second sentence, by inserting ``and as to
officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section''
after ``reserve components''.
(4) Section 3736(a) of title 14, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in the first sentence by striking ``promotion
list and the'' and inserting ``promotion list, officers
designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section,
and the officers on the''; and
(B) in the second sentence by striking ``promotion
list or the'' and inserting ``promotion list, officers
designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, or
the officers on the''.
SEC. 7222. DEFERRED RETIREMENT AND RETENTION IN ACTIVE DUTY STATUS
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICERS.
(a) Deferred Retirement.--Section 2154 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Deferred Retirement or Separation for Health Professions
Officers.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary
may defer the retirement or separation under subsection (a) of a
health professions officer if, during the period of the
deferment, the health professions officer will be performing
duties that consist primarily of providing patient care or
performing other clinical duties.
``(2) Limitation.--A deferment under this subsection may not
extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in
which the health professions officer concerned becomes 68 years
of age.
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``(3) Designation.--The Secretary may designate as health
professions officers a category of members of the Coast Guard
whose duties consist primarily of--
``(A) providing health care;
``(B) performing other clinical care, including
radiology, specialty care, behavioral health care,
pharmacy care, medical laboratory, or testing; or
``(C) performing health care-related administrative
duties.
``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may
be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any
provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary
action.
``(5) Health professions officer defined.--In this
subsection, the term `health professions officer' means an
officer or enlisted member of the Coast Guard in good standing
who is--
``(A) a physician, surgeon, medical specialist,
nurse or nurse practitioner, physician's assistant,
health service technician, therapist, fully licensed
clinical psychotherapist, counselor, social worker,
medical assistant, radiology assistant, pharmacist,
pharmacy assistant, nutritionist, dietitian, any
administrative personnel associated with a Coast Guard
medical program (including a clinic), personnel who
works in a medical laboratory, physical therapist,
physical therapist aide, occupational therapist, or
occupational therapist aide;
``(B) a dentist, dental assistant, oral surgeon, or
any other dental-related personnel; or
``(C) a member of a category designated by the
Secretary under paragraph (3).''.
(b) Retention in Active Status.--Section 3753 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Retention of Health Professions Officers.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and
(c), the Secretary may authorize the retention of a Reserve
health professions officer in an active status not beyond the
first day of the month following the month in which the health
professions officer concerned becomes 68 years of age.
``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may
be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any
provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary
action.
``(3) Health professions officer defined.--In this
subsection, the term `health professions officer' means an
officer or enlisted member of the Coast Guard in good standing
who is--
``(A) a physician, surgeon, medical specialist,
nurse or nurse practitioner, physician's assistant,
health service technician, therapist, fully licensed
clinical psychotherapist, counselor, social worker,
medical assistant, radiology assistant, pharmacist,
pharmacy assistant, nutritionist, dietitian, any
administrative personnel associated with a Coast Guard
medical program (including a clinic), personnel who
works in a medical laboratory, physical therapist,
physical
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therapist aide, occupational therapist, or occupational
therapist aide;
``(B) a dentist, dental assistant, oral surgeon, or
any other dental-related personnel; or
``(C) a member of a category designated by the
Secretary under section 2154(c)(3).''.
SEC. 7223. MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFICER INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
PROCESS.
(a) Review of Records.--Section 2158 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``may
at any time convene a board of officers'' and inserting ``shall
prescribe, by regulation, procedures''.
(b) Boards of Inquiry.--Section 2159(c) of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``send the record of its proceedings to a
board of review'' and inserting ``recommend to the Secretary that the
officer not be retained on active duty''.
(c) Repeal of Boards of Review.--Section 2160 of title 14, United
States Code, is repealed.
(d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
(1) In general.--Title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in section 2161 by striking ``section 2158,
2159, or 2160'' each place it appears and inserting
``section 2158 or 2159'';
(B) in section 2163, in the first sentence by
striking ``board of review under section 2160 of this
title'' and inserting ``board of inquiry under section
2159 of this title''; and
(C) in section 2164(a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``or 2160''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis at the beginning of
chapter 21 of title 14, United States <<NOTE: 14 USC prec.
2101.>> Code, is amended by striking the item relating to
section 2160.
SEC. 7224. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> MODIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS
RELATING TO REOPENING RETIRED GRADE
DETERMINATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 2501(d)(2) of title 14, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``a'' before
``competent authority'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as
subparagraphs (F) through (H), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) substantial evidence comes to light that,
during the commissioned service of the officer, the
officer failed to carry out applicable laws, with an
intent to deceive or defraud;
``(D) substantial evidence comes to light after the
retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual
assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of
title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code
of Military Justice) at any time during the commissioned
service of the officer;
``(E) substantial evidence comes to light after the
retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and
failed to report through proper channels, in accordance
with existing law at the time of the alleged incident,
any known
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instances of sexual assault by a member of the Coast
Guard under the command of the officer during the
officer's service;''.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 2501 note.>> Issuance and Revision of Regulations
Relating to Good Cause to Reopen Retired Grade Determinations.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall
issue or revise, as applicable, and at the discretion of the Secretary
consistent with this section, regulations of the Coast Guard to do the
following:
(1) Define what constitutes good cause to reopen a retired
grade determination referred to in subparagraph (H) of section
2501(d)(2) of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated by
subsection (a), to ensure that the following shall be considered
good cause for such a reopening:
(A) Circumstances that constitute a failure to carry
out applicable laws regarding a report of sexual assault
with an intent to deceive by a commissioned officer,
that relate to a response made to a report of sexual
assault, during the commissioned service of the officer.
(B) Substantial evidence of sexual assault by the
commissioned officer concerned, at any time during the
commissioned service of such officer, or such evidence
that was not considered by the Coast Guard in a manner
consistent with law.
(2) Identify the standard for making, and the evidentiary
showing required to support, an adverse determination on the
retired grade of a commissioned officer.
(c) Revision of Limitations on Reopening Retired Grade
Determinations.--Not <<NOTE: Guidance.>> later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating shall revise applicable guidance in section
K.10 of chapter 3 of Commandant Instruction 1000.4A to remove any
restriction that limits the ability to reopen the retired grade of a
commissioned officer based on--
(1) whether new evidence is discovered contemporaneously
with or within a short time period after the date of retirement
of the officer concerned; and
(2) whether the misconduct concerned was not discoverable
through due diligence.
(d) Savings Clause.--No provision of this section or the amendments
made by this section shall be construed to permit a review of conduct
that was not in violation of law or policy at the time of the alleged
conduct.
SEC. 7225. FAMILY LEAVE POLICIES FOR COAST GUARD.
(a) In General.--Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``Leave'' and
inserting ``Family leave'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``, United States Code,'' and
inserting ``or, with respect to the reserve component of
the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense promulgates a
new regulation for members of the reserve component of
the Coast Guard pursuant to section 711 of title 10,'';
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(B) by striking ``or adoption of a child'' and
inserting ``or placement of a minor child with the
member for adoption or long term foster care'';
(C) by striking ``and enlisted members'' and
inserting ``, enlisted members, and members of the
reserve component''; and
(D) by inserting ``or, with respect to members of
the reserve component of the Coast Guard, the Secretary
of Defense'' after ``provided by the Secretary of the
Navy'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading by striking ``Adoption
of Child'' and inserting ``Placement of Minor Child With
Member for Adoption or Long Term Foster Care'';
(B) by striking ``and 704'' and inserting ``, 704,
and 711'';
(C) by striking ``and enlisted members'' and
inserting ``, enlisted members, and members of the
reserve component'';
(D) by striking ``the birth or adoption'' and
inserting ``the birth, adoption, or long term foster
care'';
(E) by striking ``immediately'';
(F) by striking ``such birth or adoption'' and
inserting ``such birth, placement of a minor child with
the member for long-term foster care, or adoption,'';
and
(G) by striking ``enlisted member'' and inserting
``, enlisted member, or member of the reserve
component''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Period of Leave.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating, may authorize leave described
under subparagraph (b) to be taken after the one-year period
described in subparagraph (b) in the case of a member described
in subsection (b) who, except for this subparagraph, would lose
unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described
in subparagraph (A) as a result of--
``(A) operational requirements;
``(B) professional military education obligations;
or
``(C) other circumstances that the Secretary
determines reasonable and appropriate.
``(2) Extended deadline.--The regulation, rule, policy, or
memorandum prescribed under paragraph (a) shall require that any
leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described
in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) shall be taken within a reasonable
period of time, as determined by the Secretary of the department
in which the Coast Guard is operating, after cessation of the
circumstances warranting the extended deadline.
``(d) Member of the Reserve Component of the Coast Guard Defined.--
In this section, the term `member of the reserve component of the Coast
Guard' means a member of the Coast Guard who is a member of--
``(1) the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation
under section 206 of title 37; or
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``(2) the individual ready reserve who is entitled to
compensation under section 206 of title 37 when attending or
participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty
training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of
creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 2501.>> is amended by striking
the item relating to section 2512 and inserting the following:
``2512. Family leave policies for the Coast Guard.''.
(c) Compensation.--Section 206(a)(4) of title 37, United States
Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``or family
leave under section 2512 of title 14''.
SEC. 7226. MODIFICATIONS TO CAREER FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.
Section 2514 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(3) by striking ``2 months'' and
inserting ``30 days''; and
(2) in subsection (h)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking the period and
inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of
the member to all death benefits under subchapter II of chapter
75 of title 10;
``(4) the provision of all travel and transportation
allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the
repatriation, burial, or memorial ceremony of a deceased member
as provided in section 453(f) of title 37;
``(5) the eligibility of the member for general benefits as
provided in part II of title 38; and
``(6) in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related
offense (as such term is defined in section 1044e(h) of title
10) to the maximum extent practicable, maintaining access to--
``(A) Coast Guard behavioral health resources;
``(B) sexual assault prevention and response
resources and programs of the Coast Guard; and
``(C) Coast Guard legal resources, including, to the
extent practicable, special victims' counsel.''.
SEC. 7227. MEMBERS ASSERTING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER,
SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY.
Section 2516 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``or has been sexually
assaulted during the preceding 2-year period'';
and
(ii) by striking ``or based on such sexual
assault, the influence of'' and inserting ``the
signs and symptoms of either'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as
paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively;
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Mental, behavioral, or
emotional disorder.--A member of the Coast Guard who has been
sexually assaulted during the preceding 5-year period and who
alleges, based on such sexual assault, the signs and symptoms of
a diagnosable
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mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the
most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric
Association--
``(A) is provided the opportunity to request a
medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs
and symptoms; and
``(B) receives such a medical examination to
evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder,
traumatic brain injury, or diagnosable mental,
behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the
most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American
Psychiatric Association.'';
(D) in paragraph (3) by striking ``paragraph (1)''
and inserting ``this subsection''; and
(E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated--
(i) by inserting ``or a diagnosable mental,
behavioral, or emotional disorder'' before ``under
this subsection'';
(ii) by inserting ``performed by'' after
``shall be''; and
(iii) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B)
and inserting the following:
``(A) a board-certified psychiatrist;
``(B) a licensed doctorate-level psychologist;
``(C) any other appropriate licensed or certified
healthcare professional designated by the Commandant; or
``(D) a psychiatry resident or board-eligible
psychologist who--
``(i) has completed a 1-year internship or
residency; and
``(ii) is under the close supervision of a
board-certified psychiatrist or licensed
doctorate-level psychologist.'';
(2) in subsection (b) by inserting ``or a diagnosable
mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder'' after ``traumatic
brain injury''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Notification of Right to Request Medical Examination.--
``(1) In general.--Any member of the Coast Guard who
receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall
be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member
to request a medical examination under subsection (a) if any
condition described in such subsection applies to the member.
``(2) Policy.--The Commandant shall--
``(A) develop and issue a clear policy for carrying
out the notification required under paragraph (1) with
respect to any member of the Coast Guard described in
that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of
sexual assault; and
``(B) provide information on such policy to sexual
assault response coordinators of the Coast Guard for the
purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to
members of the Coast Guard who may be eligible for a
medical examination under this section.''.
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SEC. 7228. AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL; COMMAND SPONSORSHIP
FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD
ASSIGNED TO UNALASKA, ALASKA; IMPROVED
PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO HAZING AND
BULLYING.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2517. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2517.>> Authority for certain
personnel
``(a) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> In General.--The Commandant may
appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33
(other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such chapter) of title 5,
qualified candidates to any of the following positions in the
competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5) in the Coast
Guard:
``(1) Any category of medical or health professional
positions within the Coast Guard.
``(2) Any childcare services position.
``(3) Any position in the Coast Guard housing office of a
Coast Guard installation, the primary function of which is
supervision of Coast Guard housing covered by subchapter III of
chapter 29 of this title.
``(4) Any nonclinical specialist position the purpose of
which is the integrated primary prevention of harmful behavior,
including suicide, sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse,
and child abuse.
``(5) Any special agent position of the Coast Guard
Investigative Service.
``(6) The following positions at the Coast Guard Academy:
``(A) Any civilian faculty member appointed under
section 1941.
``(B) A position involving the improvement of cadet
health or well-being.
``(b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Limitation.--The Commandant shall
only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by
subsections (a) and (b) if the Commandant determines that there is a
shortage of qualified candidates for the positions described in such
subsection or a critical hiring need for such positions.
``(c) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time period.>> Briefing Requirement.--Not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, and annually thereafter for the following 5
years, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written briefing
which describes the use of the authority provided under this section on
an annual basis, including the following:
``(1) The number of employees hired under the authority
provided under this section within the year for which the
briefing is provided.
``(2) The positions and grades for which employees were
hired.
``(3) A justification for the Commandant's determination
that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates
or a critical hiring need.
``(4) The number of employees who were hired under the
authority provided under this section who have separated from
the Coast Guard.
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``(5) Steps the Coast Guard has taken to engage with the
Office of Personnel Management under subpart B of part 337 of
title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, for positions for which
the Commandant determines a direct hire authority remains
necessary.
``(d) Sunset.--The authority provided under subsection (a) shall
expire on September 30, 2030.
``Sec. 2518. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2518.>> Command sponsorship
``On request by a member of the Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska,
Alaska, the Commandant shall grant command sponsorship to the dependents
of such member.
``Sec. 2519. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2519.>> Prevention of and response to
hazing and bullying
``(a) Anti-hazing and Anti-bullying Database.--The Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with
the Secretary of Defense, shall cooperate in the establishment and use
of a comprehensive and consistent data-collection system described in
section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2017 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) for the collection of reports, including
anonymous reports, of incidents of hazing or bullying.
``(b) Improved Training.--The Commandant shall seek to improve
training to assist members of the Coast Guard to better recognize,
prevent, and respond to hazing and bullying at all command levels.
``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Reports on Hazing and
Bullying.--Not later than May 31, 2026, and annually thereafter for 5
years, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating 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
following:
``(1) a description of efforts during the previous fiscal
year--
``(A) to prevent and to respond to incidents of
hazing or bullying involving members of the Coast Guard;
``(B) to track and encourage reporting, including
reporting anonymously, incidents of hazing in the Coast
Guard; and
``(C) to ensure the consistent implementation of
anti-hazing and anti-bullying policies.
``(2) A discussion of the policies of the Coast Guard for
preventing and responding to incidents of hazing.
``(3) A description of comprehensive data collection systems
of the Coast Guard for collecting hazing or bullying reports
involving a member of the Coast Guard.
``(4) A description of processes of the Coast Guard to
identify, document, and report alleged instances of hazing or
bullying. Such description shall include the methodology the
Coast Guard uses to categorize and count potential instances of
hazing or bullying.
``(5) A description of any training provided to members of
the Coast Guard on recognizing and preventing hazing.
``(6) For the preceding 3 fiscal years in the initial report
and preceding fiscal year in subsequent reports--
``(A) the number of alleged and substantiated
incidents of hazing involving members of the Coast
Guard;
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``(B) a description of the nature of each such
incident; and
``(C) a description of the actions taken to address
each such incident through nonjudicial and judicial
actions.
``(7) With respect to training for members of the Coast
Guard on recognizing and preventing hazing and bullying, an
assessment by the Commandant of--
``(A) the quality of such training;
``(B) the need for modifications to such training;
and
``(C) the need to require additional such training.
``(8) An assessment by the Commandant of--
``(A) the effectiveness of the Coast Guard in
tracking and reporting instances of hazing or bullying;
and
``(B) whether the performance of the Coast Guard
with respect to such tracking and reporting was
satisfactory or unsatisfactory during the preceding
fiscal year.
``(9) Recommendations of the Commandant to improve--
``(A) the policies described in paragraph (4);
``(B) the comprehensive data collection systems
described in paragraph (5);
``(C) the processes described in paragraph (6);
``(D) the training described in paragraph (9); and
``(E) the Uniform Code of Military Justice or the
Manual for Courts-Martial to improve the prosecution of
persons alleged to have committed hazing or bullying in
the Coast Guard.
``(10) The status of efforts of the Commandant to evaluate
the prevalence of hazing and bullying in the Coast Guard.
``(11) Data on allegations of hazing and bullying in the
Coast Guard, including final disposition of investigations.
``(12) Plans of the Commandant to improve hazing and
bullying prevention and response during the next reporting
year.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 2501.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 2516 the following:
``2517. Authority for certain personnel.
``2518. Command sponsorship.
``2519. Prevention of and response to hazing and bullying.''.
SEC. 7229. AUTHORIZATION FOR MATERNITY UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR
OFFICERS.
Section 2708 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(c) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The Coast Guard may provide a cash
allowance, in such amount as the Secretary shall determine by policy, to
be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-
related uniform items, if such uniform items are not so furnished to the
member by the Coast Guard.''.
SEC. 7230. ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE GUIDANCE AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR
RESERVE SELECTION BOARDS.
Section 3740(f) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``section 2117'' and inserting ``sections 2115 and 2117''.
SEC. 7231. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
(a) <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> Coast Guard Embedded Behavioral
Health Technician Program.--
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(1) Establishment.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in
coordination with the Assistant Commandant for Health,
Safety, and Work Life, shall establish and conduct a
pilot program, to be known as the ``Coast Guard Embedded
Behavioral Health Technician Program'' (referred to in
this section as the ``Pilot Program''), to integrate
behavioral health technicians serving at Coast Guard
units for the purposes of--
(i) facilitating, at the clinic level, the
provision of integrated behavioral health care for
members of the Coast Guard;
(ii) providing, as a force extender under the
supervision of a licensed behavioral health care
provider, at the clinic level--
(I) psychological assessment and
diagnostic services, as appropriate;
(II) behavioral health services, as
appropriate;
(III) education and training related
to promoting positive behavioral health
and well-being; and
(IV) information and resources,
including expedited referrals, to assist
members of the Coast Guard in dealing
with behavioral health concerns;
(iii) improving resilience and mental health
care among members of the Coast Guard who respond
to extraordinary calls of duty, with the ultimate
goals of preventing crises and addressing mental
health concerns before such concerns evolve into
more complex issues that require care at a
military treatment facility;
(iv) increasing--
(I) the number of such members
served by behavioral health technicians;
and
(II) the proportion of such members
returning to duty after seeking
behavioral health care; and
(v) positively impacting the Coast Guard in a
cost-effective manner by extending behavioral
health services to the workforce and improving
access to care.
(B) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives with a briefing regarding a plan to
establish and conduct the Pilot Program.
(2) Selection of coast guard clinics.--The Commandant shall
select, for participation in the Pilot Program, 3 or more Coast
Guard clinics that support units that have significantly high
operational tempos or other force resiliency risks, as
determined by the Commandant.
(3) Placement of staff at coast guard clinics.--
(A) In general.--Under the Pilot Program, a Coast
Guard health services technician with a grade of E-5 or
higher, or an assigned civilian behavioral health
specialist, shall be--
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(i) assigned to each selected Coast Guard
clinic; and
(ii) located at a unit with high operational
tempo.
(B) Training.--
(i) Health services technicians.--Before
commencing an assignment at a Coast Guard clinic
under subparagraph (A), a Coast Guard health
services technician shall complete behavioral
health technician training and independent duty
health services training.
(ii) Civilian behavioral health specialists.--
To qualify for an assignment at a Coast Guard
clinic under subparagraph (A), a civilian
behavioral health specialist shall have at least
the equivalent behavioral health training as the
training required for a Coast Guard behavioral
health technician under clause (i).
(4) Administration.--The Commandant, in coordination with
the Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and Work Life,
shall administer the Pilot Program through the Health, Safety,
and Work-Life Service Center.
(5) Data collection.--
(A) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> In general.--The Commandant
shall collect and analyze data concerning the Pilot
Program for purposes of--
(i) developing and sharing best practices for
improving access to behavioral health care; and
(ii) providing information to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives
regarding the implementation of the Pilot Program
and related policy issues.
(B) Plan.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant 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 plan
for carrying out subparagraph (A).
(6) Annual report.--Not later than September 1 of each year
until the date on which the Pilot Program terminates under
paragraph (7), the Commandant 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 Pilot Program that includes the
following:
(A) An overview of the implementation of the Pilot
Program at each applicable Coast Guard clinic,
including--
(i) the number of members of the Coast Guard
who received services on site by a behavioral
health technician assigned to such clinic;
(ii) feedback from all members of the Coast
Guard empaneled for their medical care under the
Pilot Program;
(iii) an assessment of the deployability and
overall readiness of members of the applicable
operational unit; and
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(iv) an estimate of potential costs and
impacts on other Coast Guard health care services
of supporting the Pilot Program at such units and
clinics.
(B) The data and analysis required under paragraph
(5)(A).
(C) A list and detailed description of lessons
learned from the Pilot Program as of the date of on
which the report is submitted.
(D) The feasibility, estimated cost, and impacts on
other Coast Guard health care services of expanding the
Pilot Program to all Coast Guard clinics, and a
description of the personnel, fiscal, and administrative
resources that would be needed for such an expansion.
(7) Termination.--The Pilot Program shall terminate on
September 30, 2028.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> Behavioral Health Specialist.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall hire, train, and
deploy not fewer than 5 additional behavioral health
specialists, in addition to the personnel required under section
11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
(14 U.S.C. 504 note).
(2) Requirement.--The Commandant shall ensure that not fewer
than 35 percent of behavioral health specialists required to be
deployed under paragraph (1) have experience in--
(A) behavioral health care related to military
sexual trauma; and
(B) behavioral health care for the purpose of
supporting members of the Coast Guard with needs for
mental health care and counseling services for post-
traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders
related to military sexual trauma.
(3) Accessibility.--The support provided by the behavioral
health specialists hired pursuant to paragraph (1)--
(A) may include care delivered via telemedicine; and
(B) shall be made widely available to members of the
Coast Guard.
(4) Notification.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives in writing if the Coast Guard has not
completed hiring, training, and deploying--
(i) the personnel referred to in paragraphs
(1) and (2); and
(ii) the personnel required under section
11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 504 note).
(B) Contents.--The notification required under
subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) the date of publication of the hiring
opportunity for all such personnel;
(ii) the General Schedule grade level
advertised in the publication of the hiring
opportunity for all such personnel;
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(iii) the number of personnel to whom the
Coast Guard extended an offer of employment in
accordance with the requirements of this section
and section 11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 504 note),
and the number of such personnel who accepted or
declined such offer of employment;
(iv) a summary of the efforts by the Coast
Guard to publicize, advertise, or otherwise
recruit qualified candidates in accordance with
the requirements of this section and section
11412(a) of such Act; and
(v) any recommendations and a detailed plan to
ensure full compliance with the requirements of
this section and section 11412(a) of such Act,
which may include special payments discussed in
the report of the Government Accountability Office
titled ``Federal Pay: Opportunities Exist to
Enhance Strategic Use of Special Payments'',
published on December 7, 2017 (GAO-18-91), which
may be made available to help ensure full
compliance with all such requirements in a timely
manner.
SEC. 7232. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2761.>> TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR
MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD ASSIGNED TO
ALASKA.
(a) <<NOTE: Policy. Reimbursement.>> Establishment.--The Commandant
shall implement a policy that provides for reimbursement to eligible
members of the Coast Guard for the cost of airfare for such members to
travel to a place within the United States or the territories of the
United States at the request of such member during the period specified
in subsection (h).
(b) Eligible Members.--A member of the Coast Guard is eligible for a
reimbursement under subsection (a) if--
(1) the member is assigned to a duty location in Alaska; and
(2) an officer in a grade above O-5 in the chain of command
of the member authorizes the travel of the member.
(c) Treatment of Time as Leave.--The time during which an eligible
member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under subsection (a)
shall be treated as leave for purposes of section 704 of title 10,
United States Code.
(d) Restriction.--The Commandant shall not deny reimbursement for
travel authorized under subsection (b)(2) to the respective member.
(e) Justification.--If a member requests to travel to a place that
is not the home of record, or state of legal residence, of such member,
the approving official under subsection (b)(2) may require a
justification of the request by such member and shall not unreasonably
deny such request.
(f) Reimbursement Limitation.--The rate of reimbursement for travel
to a place that is not the member's home of record or state of legal
residence shall be limited to the cost of travel to the member's home of
record or state of legal residence using the amounts determined by the
GSA City Pairs Program.
(g) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing Required.--Not later than February
1, 2027, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
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Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on--
(1) the use and effectiveness of reimbursements under
subsection (a);
(2) the calculation and use of the cost of living allowance
for a member assigned to a duty location in Alaska; and
(3) the use of special pays and other allowances as
incentives for cold weather proficiency or duty locations.
(h) Period Specified.--The period specified in this subsection is
the period--
(1) beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and
(2) ending on the later of--
(A) December 31, 2029; or
(B) the date on which the authority under section
352 of title 37, United States Code, to grant assignment
or special duty pay to members of the uniform services
terminates under subsection (g) of such section.
SEC. 7233. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2761.>> TUITION ASSISTANCE
AND ADVANCED EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT
PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Establishment.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department
in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant,
shall establish a tuition assistance pilot program for active-duty
members of the Coast Guard, to be known as the ``Tuition Assistance and
Advanced Education Assistance Pilot Program for Sea Duty'' (referred to
in this section as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Formal Agreement.--A member of the Coast Guard participating in
the pilot program shall enter into a formal agreement with the Secretary
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating that provides
that, upon the successful completion of a sea duty tour by such member
and beginning on the date on which the sea duty tour concludes, the
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating
shall--
(1) reduce by one half the service obligation incurred by
such member as a result of participation in the advanced
education assistance program under section 2005 of title 10,
United States Code, or the tuition assistance program under
section 2007 of such title; and
(2) for a period equal to the length of the sea duty tour,
increase the tuition assistance cost cap for such member to not
more than double the amount of the standard tuition assistance
cost cap set by the Commandant for the applicable fiscal year.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot
program is established, and annually thereafter through the date on
which the pilot program is terminated under subsection (d), the
Commandant 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 that--
(1) evaluates and compares--
(A) the Coast Guard's retention, recruitment, and
filling of sea duty billets for all members of the Coast
Guard; and
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(B) the Coast Guard's retention, recruitment, and
filling of sea duty billets for all members of the Coast
Guard participating in the pilot program;
(2) includes the number of participants in the pilot program
as of the date of the report, disaggregated by officer and
enlisted billet type; and
(3) assesses the progress made by such participants in their
respective voluntary education programs, in accordance with
their degree plans, during the period described in subsection
(b).
(d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date that
is 6 years after the date on which the pilot program is established.
SEC. 7234. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2501.>> RECRUITMENT,
RELOCATION, AND RETENTION INCENTIVE
PROGRAM FOR CIVILIAN FIREFIGHTERS
EMPLOYED BY COAST GUARD REMOTE
LOCATIONS.
(a) Identification of Remote Locations.--The Commandant shall
identify locations to be considered remote locations for purposes of
this section, which shall include, at a minimum, each Coast Guard fire
station located in an area in which members of the Coast Guard and the
dependents of such members are eligible for the TRICARE Prime Remote
program.
(b) Incentive Program.--
(1) In general.--To ensure uninterrupted operations by
civilian firefighters employed by the Coast Guard in remote
locations, the Commandant shall establish an incentive program
for such firefighters consisting of--
(A) recruitment and relocation bonuses consistent
with section 5753 of title 5, United States Code; and
(B) retention bonuses consistent with section 5754
of title 5, United States Code.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Eligibility criteria.--The
Commandant, in coordination with the Director of the Office of
Personnel and Management, shall establish eligibility criteria
for the incentive program established under paragraph (1), which
shall include a requirement that a firefighter described in
paragraph (1) may only be eligible for the incentive program
under this section if, with respect to the applicable remote
location, the Commandant has made a determination that
incentives are appropriate to address an identified recruitment,
retention, or relocation need.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Annual Report.--Not less frequently than
annually for the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and 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 that--
(1) details the use and effectiveness of the incentive
program established under this section; and
(2) includes--
(A) the number of participants in the incentive
program;
(B) a description of the distribution of incentives
under such program; and
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(C) a description of the impact of such program on
civilian firefighter recruitment and retention by the
Coast Guard in remote locations.
SEC. 7235. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 5101.>> NOTIFICATION.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Time periods.>> In General.--The Commandant
shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notification as
described in subsection (b)--
(1) not later than the date that is 10 days before the final
day of each fiscal year; or
(2) in the case of a continuing resolution that, for a
period of more than 10 days, provides appropriated funds in lieu
of an appropriations Act, not later than the date that is 10
days before the final day of the period that such continuing
resolution covers.
(b) Elements.--Notification under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) the status of funding for the Coast Guard during the
subsequent fiscal year or at the end of the continuing
resolution if other appropriations measures are not enacted, as
applicable;
(2) the status of the Coast Guard as a component of the
Armed Forces;
(3) the number of members currently serving overseas and
otherwise supporting missions related to title 10, United States
Code;
(4) the fact that members of the Armed Forces have service
requirements unlike those of other Federal employees, which
require them to continue to serve even if unpaid;
(5) the impacts of historical shutdowns of the Federal
Government on members of the Coast Guard; and
(6) other relevant matters, as determined by the Commandant.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate;
(2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives; and
(4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
Subtitle D--Coast Guard Academy
SEC. 7241. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON COVERED
MISCONDUCT IN COAST GUARD ACADEMY;
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF
A CADET AT THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY WHO
IS THE VICTIM OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT OR
RELATED OFFENSE; ROOM REASSIGNMENT.
(a) Assessment of Policy on Covered Misconduct.--Section 1902 of
title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``Policy on sexual
harassment and sexual violence'' and inserting ``Academy policy
and report on covered misconduct''; and
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(2) by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting
the following:
``(c) Assessment.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--The Commandant
shall direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy to
conduct at the Coast Guard Academy during each Academy program
year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the
policies of the Academy with respect to covered misconduct
involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the
Academy.
``(2) Biennial survey.--For the assessment at the Academy
under paragraph (1) with respect to an Academy program year that
begins in an odd-numbered calendar year, the Superintendent
shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian
personnel of the Academy--
``(A) to measure the incidence, during such program
year--
``(i) of covered misconduct events, on or off
the Academy campus, that have been reported to an
official of the Academy;
``(ii) of covered misconduct events, on or off
the Academy campus, that have not been reported to
an official of the Academy; and
``(iii) of retaliation related to a report of
a covered misconduct event, on or off the Academy
campus; and
``(B) to assess the perceptions of the cadets and
other military and civilian personnel of the Academy
with respect to--
``(i) the Academy's policies, training, and
procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets
and other military and civilian personnel of the
Academy;
``(ii) the enforcement of such policies;
``(iii) the incidence of covered misconduct
involving cadets and other military and civilian
personnel of the Academy; and
``(iv) any other issues relating to covered
misconduct involving cadets and other military and
civilian personnel of the Academy.
``(d) Report.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not earlier than 1
year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, and each March 1 thereafter through
March 1, 2031, the Commandant shall direct the Superintendent to
submit to the Commandant a report on incidents of covered
misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct
involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the
Academy.
``(2) Elements.--
``(A) In general.--Each report required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
``(i) Information and data on all incidents of
covered misconduct and retaliation described in
paragraph (1) reported to the Superintendent or
any other official of the Academy during the
preceding Academy program year (referred to in
this subsection as a `reported incident'),
``(ii) The number of reported incidents
committed against a cadet or any other military or
civilian personnel of the Academy.
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``(iii) The number of reported incidents
committed by a cadet or any other military or
civilian personnel of the Academy.
``(iv) Information on reported incidents, in
accordance with the policy prescribed under
section 549G(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C.
1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable.
``(v) The number of reported incidents that
were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender
system, including the number of such incidents
that resulted in the identification of a potential
or confirmed match.
``(vi) The number of reported incidents that
were substantiated (referred to in this subsection
as a `substantiated reported incident').
``(vii) A synopsis of each substantiated
reported incident that includes--
``(I) a brief description of the
nature of the incident;
``(II) whether the accused cadet or
other military or civilian personnel of
the Academy had previously been
convicted of sexual assault; and
``(III) whether alcohol or other
controlled or prohibited substances were
involved in the incident, and a
description of the involvement.
``(viii) The type of case disposition
associated with each substantiated reported
incident, such as--
``(I) conviction and sentence by
court-martial, including charges and
specifications for which convicted;
``(II) acquittal of all charges at
court-martial;
``(III) as appropriate, imposition
of a nonjudicial punishment under
section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice);
``(IV) as appropriate,
administrative action taken, including a
description of each type of such action
imposed;
``(V) dismissal of all charges,
including a description of each reason
for dismissal and the stage at which
dismissal occurred; and
``(VI) whether the accused cadet or
other military or civilian personnel of
the Academy was administratively
separated or, in the case of an officer,
allowed to resign in lieu of court
martial, and the characterization
(honorable, general, or other than
honorable) of the service of the
military member upon separation or
resignation.
``(ix) With respect to any incident of covered
misconduct involving cadets or other military and
civilian personnel of the Academy reported to the
Superintendent or any other official of the
Academy during the preceding Academy program year
that involves a report of retaliation relating to
the incident--
``(I) a narrative description of the
retaliation claim;
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``(II) the nature of the
relationship between the complainant and
the individual accused of committing the
retaliation; and
``(III) the nature of the
relationship between the individual
accused of committing the covered
misconduct and the individual accused of
committing the retaliation.
``(x) With respect to any investigation of a
reported incident--
``(I) whether the investigation is
in open or completed status;
``(II) an identification of the
investigating entity;
``(III) whether a referral has been
made to outside law enforcement
entities;
``(IV) in the case of an
investigation that is complete, a
description of the results of such an
investigation and information with
respect to whether the results of the
investigation were provided to the
complainant; and
``(V) whether the investigation
substantiated an offense under chapter
47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of
Military Justice).
``(B) Format.--With respect to the information and
data required under subparagraph (A), the Commandant
shall report such information and data separately for
each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not
aggregate the information and data for multiple types of
covered misconduct offenses.
``(3) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Trends.--Subject to
subsection (f), beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast
Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required under
paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of trends in incidents
described in paragraph (1), as applicable, since the date of
enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of
2012 (Public Law 112-213).
``(4) Response.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall include, for the preceding Academy program year, a
description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives,
investigations (including overarching investigations), research,
or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any
incident described in paragraph (1) involving a cadet or any
other military or civilian personnel of the Academy.
``(5) Plan.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall
include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following
the Academy program year covered by the report to enhance the
prevention of and response to incidents of covered misconduct
and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving
cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy.
``(6) Covered misconduct prevention and response
activities.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall
include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct
prevention and response carried out by the Academy during the
preceding Academy program year.
``(7) Contributing factors.--Each report required under
paragraph (1) shall include, for incidents of covered misconduct
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and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving
cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy--
``(A) an analysis of the factors that may have
contributed to such incidents;
``(B) an assessment of the role of such factors in
contributing to such incidents during such Academy
program year; and
``(C) recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or
reduce such contributing factors.
``(8) Biennial survey.--Each report under paragraph (1) for
an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar
year shall include the results of the survey conducted under
subsection (c)(2) in such Academy program year.
``(9) Focus groups.--For each Academy program year with
respect to which the Superintendent is not required to conduct a
survey at the Academy under subsection (c)(2), the Commandant
shall require focus groups to be conducted at the Academy for
the purpose of ascertaining information relating to covered
misconduct issues at the Academy.
``(10) Submission of report; briefing.--
``(A) Submission.--Not later than 270 days after the
date on which the Commandant receives a report from the
Superintendent under paragraph (1), the Commandant 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, as an enclosure or appendix to the
report required by section 5112--
``(i) the report of the Superintendent;
``(ii) the comments of the Commandant with
respect to the report; and
``(iii) relevant information gathered during a
focus group under subparagraph (A) during the
Academy program year covered by the report, as
applicable.
``(B) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Commandant submits a report under
subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall provide a
briefing on the report submitted under subparagraph (A)
to--
``(i) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
``(ii) the Secretary of Homeland Security.
``(e) Victim Confidentiality.--To the extent that information
collected or reported under the authority of this section, such
information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with
applicable privacy protections under Federal law and does not jeopardize
the confidentiality of victims.
``(f) Continuity of Data and Reporting.--In carrying out this
section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection
and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not
compromised.
``(g) Consideration of Request for Transfer of Cadet Who Is the
Victim of Sexual Assault or Related Offense.--
``(1) In general.--The Commandant shall provide for timely
consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet
appointed to the Coast Guard Academy who is the
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victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by
section 920, 920c, or 930 of title 10 (article 120, 120c, or 130
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another
military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program affiliated with another
institution of higher education.
``(2) <<NOTE: Policies. Deadline.>> Regulations.--The
Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall
establish policies to carry out this subsection that--
``(A) provide that the Superintendent shall ensure
that any cadet who has been appointed to the Coast Guard
Academy is informed of the right to request a transfer
pursuant to this subsection, and that any formal request
submitted by a cadet who alleges an offense referred to
in paragraph (1) is processed as expeditiously as
practicable through the chain of command for review and
action by the Superintendent;
``(B) direct the Superintendent, in coordination
with the Superintendent of the military service academy
to which the cadet requests to transfer--
``(i) to take action on a request for transfer
under this subsection not later than 5 calendar
days after receiving the formal request from the
cadet;
``(ii) to approve such request for transfer
unless there are exceptional circumstances that
require denial of the request;
``(iii) upon approval of such request for
transfer, to take all necessary and appropriate
action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to
the military service academy concerned as
expeditiously as possible, subject to the
considerations described in clause (iv); and
``(iv) in determining the transfer date of the
cadet to the military service academy concerned,
to take into account--
``(I) the preferences of the cadet,
including any preference to delay
transfer until the completion of any
academic course in which the cadet is
enrolled at the time of the request for
transfer; and
``(II) the well-being of the cadet;
and
``(C) direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard
Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the
military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program at the institution of
higher education to which the cadet requests to
transfer--
``(i) to take action on a request for transfer
under this subsection not later than 5 calendar
days after receiving the formal request from the
cadet;
``(ii) subject to the cadet's acceptance for
admission to the institution of higher education
to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to approve
such request for transfer unless there are
exceptional circumstances that require denial of
the request;
``(iii) to take all necessary and appropriate
action to effectuate the cadet's enrollment in the
institution of higher education to which the cadet
wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for
participation in
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the relevant Senior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps program as expeditiously as possible,
subject to the considerations described in clause
(iv); and
``(iv) in determining the transfer date of the
cadet to the institution of higher education to
which the cadet wishes to transfer, to take into
account--
``(I) the preferences of the cadet,
including any preference to delay
transfer until the completion of any
academic course in which the cadet is
enrolled at the time of the request for
transfer; and
``(II) the well-being of the cadet.
``(3) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Review.--If the Superintendent
denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the cadet
may request review of the denial by the Secretary, who shall
take action on such request for review not later than 5 calendar
days after receipt of such request.
``(4) Confidentiality.--The Secretary shall ensure that all
records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action
under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with
applicable law and regulation.
``(5) Effect of other law.--A cadet who transfers under this
subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the Coast Guard
Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to
which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and
requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of title
10.
``(6) Commission as officer in the coast guard.--
``(A) In general.--Upon graduation, a graduate of
the United States Military Academy, the United States
Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy
who transferred to that academy under this subsection is
entitled to be accepted for appointment as a permanent
commissioned officer in the Regular Coast Guard in the
same manner as graduates of the Coast Guard Academy, as
set forth in section 2101 of this title.
``(B) Commission as officer in other armed force.--
``(i) In general.--A cadet who transfers under
this subsection to the United States Military
Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or
the United States Naval Academy and indicates a
preference pursuant to clause (ii) may be
appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed
force associated with the academy from which the
cadet graduated.
``(ii) Statement of preference.--A cadet
seeking appointment as a commissioned officer in
an armed force associated with the academy from
which the cadet graduated under clause (i) shall,
before graduating from that academy, indicate to
the Commandant that the cadet has a preference for
appointment to that armed force.
``(iii) Consideration by coast guard.--The
Commandant shall consider a preference of a cadet
indicated pursuant to clause (ii), but may require
the cadet to serve as a permanent commissioned
officer in the Regular Coast Guard instead of
being appointed
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as a commissioned officer in an armed force
associated with the academy from which the cadet
graduated.
``(iv) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Treatment of
service agreement.--With respect to a service
agreement entered into under section 1925 of this
title by a cadet who transfers under this
subsection to the United States Military Academy,
the United States Air Force Academy, or the United
States Naval Academy and is appointed as a
commissioned officer in an armed force associated
with that academy, the service obligation
undertaken under such agreement shall be
considered to be satisfied upon the completion of
5 years of active duty service in the service of
such armed force.
``(C) Senior reserve officers' training corps
program.--A cadet who transfers under this subsection to
a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program
affiliated with another institution of higher education
is entitled upon graduation from the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training program to commission into the Coast
Guard, as set forth in section 3738a of this title.
``(h) Room Reassignment.--Coast Guard Academy cadets may request
room reassignment if experiencing discomfort due to Coast Guard Academy
rooming assignments, consistent with policy.''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1901.>> is amended by striking
the item relating to section 1902 and inserting the following:
``1902. Academy policy and report on covered misconduct.''.
SEC. 7242. MODIFICATION OF BOARD OF VISITORS.
Section 1903 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the
following:
``(b) Membership.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> In general.--The membership of
the Board shall consist of the following:
``(A) <<NOTE: Designation.>> The chairperson of the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate, or a member of such Committee designated by
such chairperson.
``(B) <<NOTE: Designation.>> The chairperson of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives, or a member of such Committee
designated by such chairperson.
``(C) 3 Senators appointed by the Vice President.
``(D) 4 Members of the House of Representatives
appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
``(E) 2 Senators appointed by the Vice President,
each of whom shall be selected from among members of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
``(F) 2 Members of the House of Representatives
appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, each of whom shall be selected from
among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives.
``(G) <<NOTE: Designation.>> 6 individuals
designated by the President.
``(2) Timing of appointments of members.--
``(A) Senators.--If any member of the Board
described in paragraph (1)(C) is not appointed by the
date that is
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180 days after the date on which the first session of
each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of
the subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate with jurisdiction over
the authorization of appropriations of the Coast Guard
shall be members of the Board until the date on which
the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.
``(B) Members of the house of representatives.--If
any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(D) is
not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the
date on which the first session of each Congress
convenes, the chair and ranking member of the
subcommittee of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with
jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations
for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until
the date on which the second session of such Congress
adjourns sine die.
``(C) Members of the committee on appropriations of
the senate.--If any member of the Board described in
paragraph (1)(E) is not appointed by the date that is
180 days after the date on which the first session of
each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of
the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of
the Senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the
Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date
on which the second session of such Congress adjourns
sine die.
``(D) Members of the committee on appropriations of
the house of representatives.--If any member of the
Board described in paragraph (1)(F) is not appointed by
the date that is 180 days after the date on which the
first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and
ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives with
jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard
shall be members of the Board until the date on which
the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.
``(3) Chairperson.--
``(A) In general.--On a biennial basis and subject
to paragraph (4), the Board shall select from among the
members of the Board a Member of Congress to serve as
the Chair of the Board.
``(B) Rotation.--A Member of the House of
Representatives and a Member of the Senate shall
alternately be selected as the Chair of the Board.
``(C) Term.--An individual may not serve as
Chairperson of the Board for consecutive terms.
``(4) Length of service.--
``(A) Members of congress.--A Member of Congress
designated as a member of the Board under paragraph (1)
shall be designated as a member in the first session of
the applicable Congress and shall serve for the duration
of such Congress.
``(B) Individuals designated by the president.--Each
individual designated by the President under paragraph
(1)(G) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years,
except that any such member whose term of office
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has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is
appointed by the President.
``(C) Death or resignation of a member.--If a member
of the Board dies or resigns, a successor shall be
designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the
member by the official who designated the member.
``(c) Academy Visits.--
``(1) Annual visit.--The Commandant shall invite each member
of the Board, and any staff designated under subsection
(e)(2)(A), to visit the Coast Guard Academy at least once
annually to review the operation of the Academy.
``(2) Additional visits.--With the approval of the
Secretary, the Board or any members of the Board in connection
with the duties of the Board may--
``(A) make visits to the Academy in addition to the
visits described in paragraph (1); or
``(B) consult with--
``(i) the Superintendent of the Academy; or
``(ii) the faculty, staff, or cadets of the
Academy.
``(3) Access.--The Commandant shall ensure that the Board or
any members of the Board who visits the Academy under this
paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds,
facilities, cadets, faculty, staff, and other personnel of the
Academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the
Board.'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``, including with
respect to prevention of, response to, and recovery from
sexual assault and sexual harassment'' after
``discipline''; and
(B) in paragraph (5) by inserting ``, including
infrastructure, living quarters, and deferred
maintenance'' after ``equipment''; and
(3) by striking subsections (e) through (g) and inserting
the following:
``(e) Administrative Matters.--
``(1) Meetings.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Not less
frequently than annually, the Board shall meet at a
location chosen by the Commandant, in consultation with
the Board, to conduct the review required by subsection
(d).
``(B) Chairperson and charter.--The Federal officer
designated under subsection (g)(1)(B) shall organize a
meeting of the Board for the purposes of--
``(i) selecting a Chairperson of the Board
under subsection (b)(3);
``(ii) adopting an official charter for the
Board, which shall establish the schedule of
meetings of the Board; and
``(iii) any other matter such designated
Federal officer or the Board considers
appropriate.
``(C) Scheduling.--In scheduling a meeting of the
Board, such designated Federal officer shall coordinate,
to the greatest extent practicable, with the members of
the Board to determine the date and time of the meeting.
``(D) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Notification.--Not less
than 30 days before each scheduled meeting of the Board,
such designated Federal
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officer shall notify each member of the Board of the
time, date, and location of the meeting.
``(2) Staff.--
``(A) Designation.--The chairperson and the ranking
member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and the
ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives may each
designate 1 staff member of each such Committees.
``(B) Role.--Staff designated under subparagraph
(A)--
``(i) may attend and participate in visits and
carry out consultations described under subsection
(c)(1) and attend and participate in meetings
described under paragraph (1); and
``(ii) may not otherwise carry out duties or
take actions reserved to members of the Board
under this section.
``(3) Advisors.--If approved by the Secretary, the Board may
consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the Board
under this section.
``(4) Reports.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
date on which the Board conducts a meeting of the Board
under paragraph (1), the Commandant, in consultation
with the Board, shall submit a report on the actions of
the Board during the meeting and the recommendations of
the Board pertaining to the Academy to--
``(i) the Secretary;
``(ii) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate; and
``(iii) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives.
``(B) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--Each
report submitted under this paragraph shall be published
on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard.
``(f) Disclosure.--The Commandant and the Superintendent of the
Academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the Board,
consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information,
with respect to--
``(1) each issue described in subsection (d); and
``(2) any other issue the Board or the Commandant considers
appropriate.
``(g) Coast Guard Support.--
``(1) In general.--The Commandant shall--
``(A) provide support to the Board, as Board
considers necessary for the performance of the duties of
the Board;
``(B) <<NOTE: Designation.>> designate a Federal
officer to support the performance of the duties of the
Board; and
``(C) in cooperation with the Superintendent of the
Academy, advise the Board of any institutional issues,
consistent with applicable laws concerning the
disclosure of information.
``(2) Reimbursement.--Each member of the Board and each
advisor consulted by the Board under subsection (e)(3) shall be
reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast
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Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a
member or advisor.
``(h) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification.--Not later than 30 days
after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the
Commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the President
notification of the requirements of this section.''.
SEC. 7243. COAST GUARD ACADEMY CADET ADVISORY BOARD.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of Chapter 19 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1907. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1907.>> Coast Guard Academy Cadet
Advisory Board
``(a) Establishment.--The Commandant shall establish within the
Coast Guard Academy an advisory board to be known as the `Coast Guard
Academy Cadet Advisory Board' (in this section referred to as the
`Advisory Board').
``(b) Membership.--The Advisory Board shall be composed of not fewer
than 12 cadets of the Coast Guard Academy who are enrolled at the Coast
Guard Academy at the time of appointment, including not fewer than 3
cadets from each class.
``(c) Appointment.--
``(1) In general.--Cadets shall be appointed to the Advisory
Board by the Provost, in consultation with the Superintendent of
the Coast Guard Academy.
``(2) Application.--Cadets who are eligible for appointment
to the Advisory Board shall submit an application for
appointment to the Provost of the Coast Guard Academy, or a
designee of the Provost, for consideration.
``(d) Selection.--The Provost shall select eligible applicants who--
``(1) are best suited to fulfill the duties described in
subsection (g); and
``(2) best represent the student body makeup at the Coast
Guard Academy.
``(e) Term.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Appointments shall be
made not later than 60 days after the date of the swearing in of
a new class of cadets at the Coast Guard Academy.
``(2) Term.--The term of membership of a cadet on the
Advisory Board shall be 1 academic year.
``(f) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Meetings.--The Advisory Board shall
meet in person with the Superintendent not less frequently than twice
each academic year to discuss the activities of the Advisory Board.
``(g) Duties.--The Advisory Board shall--
``(1) identify challenges facing Coast Guard Academy cadets
relating to--
``(A) health and wellbeing;
``(B) cadet perspectives and information with
respect to sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexual
violence prevention, response, and recovery at the Coast
Guard Academy; and
``(C) any other matter the Advisory Board considers
important;
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``(2) discuss and propose possible solutions to such
challenges, including improvements to leadership development at
the Coast Guard Academy; and
``(3) periodically review the efficacy of Coast Guard
Academy academic, wellness, and other relevant programs and
provide recommendations to the Commandant for improvement of
such programs.
``(h) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Working Groups.--
``(1) In general.--The Advisory Board shall establish a
working group composed, at least in part, of Coast Guard Academy
cadets who are not current members of the Advisory Board and
members of the Cadets Against Sexual Assault, or any similar
successor organization, to assist the Advisory Board in carrying
out the duties described in subsection (g)(1)(B).
``(2) Other working groups.--The Advisory Board may
establish such other working groups (which may be composed, at
least in part, of Coast Guard Academy cadets who are not current
members of the Advisory Board) as the Advisory Board finds to be
necessary to carry out duties of the Board, other than the
duties described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection
(g)(1).
``(i) Reporting.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Time period. Briefing.>> Commandant and
superintendent.--Not less frequently than once per academic
semester, the Advisory Board shall submit a report or provide a
briefing to the Commandant and the Superintendent on the results
of the activities carried out in furtherance of the duties of
the Advisory Board described in subsection (g), including
recommendations for actions to be taken based on such results.
``(2) Annual report.--The Advisory Board shall transmit to
the Commandant, through the Provost and the Superintendent, an
annual report at the conclusion of each academic year,
containing the information and materials presented to the
Commandant, Superintendent, or both, during each brief provided
during such academic year.
``(3) Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the receipt by
the Commandant of a report under this subsection, the Commandant
shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives any report or
other materials provided to the Commandant and Superintendent
under paragraph (1) and any other information related to the
Advisory Board requested by the Committees.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1901.>> is amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 1906 the following:
``1907. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory Board.''.
SEC. 7244. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF COAST GUARD ACADEMY FACILITIES
AND EQUIPMENT BY COVERED FOUNDATIONS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
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``Sec. 1908. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1908.>> Authorization for use of
Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by
covered foundations
``(a) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Authority.--Subject to subsections
(b) and (c), the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Superintendent
of the Coast Guard Academy, may authorize a covered foundation to use,
on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the
Secretary, facilities or equipment of the Coast Guard Academy.
``(b) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not authorize any use of
facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use may jeopardize
the health, safety, or well-being of any member of the Coast Guard or
cadet of the Coast Guard Academy.
``(c) Limitations.--The Secretary may only authorize the use of
facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use--
``(1) is without any liability of the United States to the
covered foundation;
``(2) does not--
``(A) affect the ability of any official or employee
of the Coast Guard, or any member of the armed forces,
to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and
objective manner;
``(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of
integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any
individual involved in any such program; or
``(C) include the participation of any cadet of the
Coast Guard Academy at an event of the covered
foundation, other than participation of such a cadet in
an honor guard;
``(3) complies with any applicable ethics regulation; and
``(4) has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the
Coast Guard.
``(d) Issuance of Policies.--The Secretary shall issue Coast Guard
policies to carry out this section.
``(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing.--For any fiscal year in which
the Secretary exercises the authority under subsection (a), not later
than the last day of such fiscal year, the Commandant shall provide a
briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives on the number of events or activities of a
covered foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the
fiscal year.
``(f) Covered Foundation Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered foundation' means an organization that--
``(1) is a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit
organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986; and
``(2) the Secretary determines operates exclusively to
support--
``(A) recruiting activities with respect to the
Coast Guard Academy;
``(B) parent or alumni development in support of the
Coast Guard Academy;
``(C) academic, leadership, or character development
of Coast Guard Academy cadets;
``(D) institutional development of the Coast Guard
Academy; or
``(E) athletics in support of the Coast Guard
Academy.''.
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(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1901.>> is further amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 1907 the following:
``1908. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and
equipment by covered foundations.''.
SEC. 7245. POLICY ON HAZING.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1909. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1909.>> Policy on hazing
``(a) In General.--Subject to the approval of the Commandant, the
Superintendent of the Academy shall issue and make available to the
public written policies--
``(1) subject to subsection (d), defining hazing;
``(2) designed to prevent hazing; and
``(3) prescribing dismissal, suspension, or other adequate
punishment for violations.
``(b) Effect of Request for Court-martial.--If a cadet who is
charged with violating a policy issued under subsection (a), the penalty
for which is or may be dismissal from the Academy, requests in writing a
trial by a general court-martial, the cadet may not be dismissed for
that offense except under sentence of such a court.
``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--A cadet dismissed from
the Academy for hazing or bullying may not be reappointed to the Corps
of Cadets, and is ineligible for appointment as commissioned officer in
a regular component of the Coast Guard, until the date that is 2 years
after the date of the graduation of the class of the cadet.
``(d) Definition of Hazing.--In developing the policies under
subsection (a)(1), the Superintendent shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, define the term `hazing' as the unauthorized assumption of
authority by a cadet whereby another cadet suffers or is exposed to any
cruelty, indignity, humiliation, hardship, or oppression, or the
deprivation or abridgement of any right.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1901.>> is further amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 1908 the following:
``1909. Policy on hazing.''.
SEC. 7246. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION AT COAST GUARD ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1910. <<NOTE: Connecticut. 14 USC 1910.>> Concurrent
jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy
``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish
concurrent jurisdiction between the Federal Government and the State of
Connecticut over the lands constituting the Coast Guard Academy in New
London, Connecticut, as necessary to facilitate the ability of the State
of Connecticut and City of New London to investigate and prosecute any
crimes cognizable under Connecticut law that are committed on such Coast
Guard Academy property.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 1901.>> is further amended by
inserting after the item relating to section 1909 the following:
``1910. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.''.
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SEC. 7247. STUDY ON COAST GUARD ACADEMY OVERSIGHT.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts. Assessment.>> In General.--Not
later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant, shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded
research and development center with relevant expertise under which such
center shall conduct an assessment of the oversight and governance of
the Coast Guard Academy, including--
(1) <<NOTE: Examinations.>> examining the--
(A) authorities regarding Coast Guard and
Departmental oversight of the Coast Guard Academy,
including considerations of how these may impact
accreditation review at the Academy;
(B) roles and responsibilities of the Board of
Trustees of such Academy;
(C) Coast Guard roles and responsibilities with
respect to management and facilitation of the Board of
Trustees of such Academy;
(D) advisory functions of the Board of Trustees of
such Academy; and
(E) membership of the Board of Trustees for the 10-
year period preceding the date of the enactment of this
Act, to include expertise, objectiveness, and
effectiveness in conducting oversight of such Academy;
and
(2) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an analysis of the involvement of
the Board of Trustees during the Operation Fouled Anchor
investigation, including to what extent the Board members were
informed, involved, or made decisions regarding the governance
of the academy based on that investigation.
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the
Commandant enters into an agreement under subsection (a), the federally
funded research and development center selected under such subsection
shall submit to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard
is operating, the Commandant, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that contains--
(1) the results of the assessment required under subsection
(a); and
(2) recommendations to improve governance of the Coast Guard
Academy and the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 7248. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC 1902 note.>> ELECTRONIC
LOCKING MECHANISMS TO ENSURE COAST GUARD
ACADEMY CADET ROOM SECURITY.
(a) In <<NOTE: Time periods.>> General.--Not later than 2 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation
with the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy (referred to in this
section as the ``Superintendent''), shall--
(1) install an electronic locking mechanism for each room at
the Coast Guard Academy within which 1 or more Coast Guard
Academy cadets reside overnight;
(2) test each such mechanism not less than once every 6
months for proper function and maintained in proper working
order; and
(3) <<NOTE: Records.>> use a system that electronically
records the date, time, and identity of each individual who
accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token, code,
card, or other electronic
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means, which shall be maintained in accordance with the general
schedule for records retention, or a period of five years,
whichever is later.
(b) Electronic Locking Mechanisms.--
(1) In general.--Each electronic locking mechanism described
in subsection (a) shall be coded in a manner that provides
access to a room described in such subsection only to--
(A) the 1 or more cadets assigned to the room; and
(B) such Coast Guard Academy officers,
administrators, staff, or security personnel, including
personnel of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, as
are necessary to access the room in the event of an
emergency.
(2) Existing mechanisms.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall ensure
that electronic locking mechanisms installed in academic
buildings of the Coast Guard Academy, Chase Hall common spaces,
and in any other location at the Coast Guard Academy are
maintained in proper working order.
(c) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> Access Policy Instruction.--Not later than
1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall
promulgate a policy regarding cadet room security policies and
procedures, which shall include, at a minimum--
(1) a prohibition on sharing with any other cadet, employee,
or other individual electronic access tokens, codes, cards, or
other electronic means of accessing a cadet room;
(2) procedures for resetting electronic locking mechanisms
in the event of a lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised
electronic access token, code, card, or other electronic means
of accessing a cadet room;
(3) procedures to maintain the identity of each individual
who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token,
code, card, or other electronic means, while ensuring the
security of personally identifiable information and protecting
the privacy of any such individual, as appropriate;
(4) procedures by which cadets may report to the chain of
command the malfunction of an electronic locking mechanism; and
(5) <<NOTE: Schedule.>> a schedule of testing to ensure the
proper functioning of electronic locking mechanisms.
(d) Minimum Training Requirements.--The Superintendent shall ensure
that each Coast Guard Academy cadet receives, not later than 1 day after
the date of the initial arrival of the cadet at the Coast Guard Academy,
an initial training session, and any other training the Superintendent
considers necessary, on--
(1) the use of electronic locking mechanisms installed under
this section; and
(2) the policy promulgated under subsection (c).
SEC. 7249. REPORT ON EXISTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SUPPORT SERVICES FACILITIES AT COAST
GUARD ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant, 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 existing behavioral health
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and wellness support services facilities at the Coast Guard Academy in
which Coast Guard Academy cadets and officer candidates, respectively,
may receive timely and independent behavioral health and wellness
support services, including via telemedicine.
(b) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(1) an identification of each building at the Coast Guard
Academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight
accommodations for cadets or officer candidates; and
(2)(A) an identification of additional behavioral health or
wellness support services that would be beneficial to cadets and
officer candidates, such as additional facilities with secure
access to telemedicine;
(B) a description of the benefits that such services
would provide to cadets and officer candidates,
particularly to cadets and officer candidates who have
experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment; and
(C) a description of the resources necessary to
provide such services.
SEC. 7250. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1902 note.>> REQUIRED POSTING OF
INFORMATION.
The Commandant shall ensure that, in each building at the Coast
Guard Academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight
accommodations for cadets or officer candidates, written information is
posted in a visible location with respect to--
(1) the methods and means by which a cadet or officer
candidate may report a crime, including harassment, sexual
assault, sexual harassment, and any other offense;
(2) the contact information for the Coast Guard
Investigative Service;
(3) external resources for--
(A) wellness support;
(B) work-life;
(C) medical services; and
(D) support relating to behavioral health, civil
rights, sexual assault, and sexual harassment; and
(4) cadet and officer candidate rights with respect to
reporting incidents to the Coast Guard Investigative Service,
civilian authorities, the Office of the Inspector General of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and any other
applicable entity.
SEC. 7251. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1901 note.>> INSTALLATION OF BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH AND MEDICAL PRIVACY ROOMS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 2 years after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in
which the Coast Guard is operating shall install or construct at the
Coast Guard Academy not fewer than 2 rooms to be used for the purpose of
supporting cadet and officer candidate behavioral health and other
medical or other health-related services.
(b) Standards of Rooms.--Each room installed or constructed under
this section shall--
(1) be equipped--
(A) in a manner that ensures the protection of the
privacy of cadets and officer candidates, consistent
with law and policy;
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(B) with a telephone and computer to allow for the
provision of behavioral health and wellness support or
other services; and
(C) with an accessible and private wireless internet
connection for the use of personal communications
devices at the discretion of the cadet or officer
candidate concerned; and
(2) to the extent practicable and consistent with good order
and discipline, be accessible to cadets and officer candidates
at all times; and
(3) contain the written information described in section
7250, which shall be posted in a visible location.
SEC. 7252. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC 1902 note.>> REVIEW AND
MODIFICATION OF COAST GUARD ACADEMY
POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL
VIOLENCE.
(a) In General.--The Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy
(referred to in this section as the ``Superintendent'') shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> not later than 60 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, commence a review of the Coast
Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
established in accordance with section 1902 of title 14, United
States Code, that includes an evaluation as to whether any long-
standing Coast Guard Academy tradition, system, process, or
internal policy impedes the implementation of necessary
evidence-informed best practices followed by other military
service academies in prevention, response, and recovery relating
to sexual harassment and sexual violence; and
(2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act--
(A) complete such review; and
(B) modify such policy in accordance with subsection
(b).
(b) Modifications to Policy.--In modifying the Coast Guard Academy
policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence referred to in
subsection (a), the Superintendent shall ensure that such policy
includes the following:
(1) Each matter required to be specified by section 1902(b)
of title 14, United States Code.
(2) <<NOTE: Updates. Compliance.>> Updates to achieve
compliance with chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code
(Uniform Code of Military Justice).
(3) A description of the roles and responsibilities of staff
of the Coast Guard Academy Sexual Assault Prevention, Response,
and Recovery program, including--
(A) the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator;
(B) the Victim Advocate Program Specialist;
(C) the Volunteer Victim Advocate; and
(D) the Primary Prevention Specialist, as
established under subsection (c).
(4) A description of the role of the Coast Guard
Investigative Service with respect to sexual harassment and
sexual violence prevention, response, and recovery at the Coast
Guard Academy.
(5) A description of the role of support staff at the Coast
Guard Academy, including chaplains, with respect to sexual
harassment and sexual violence prevention, response, and
recovery.
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(6) Measures to promote awareness of dating violence.
(7) A delineation of the relationship between--
(A) cadet advocacy groups organized for the
prevention of, response to, and recovery from sexual
harassment and sexual violence, including Cadets Against
Sexual Assault; and
(B) the staff of the Coast Guard Academy Sexual
Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery program.
(8) <<NOTE: Time period.>> A provision that requires cadets
and Coast Guard Academy personnel to participate in not fewer
than one in-person training each academic year on the prevention
of, responses to, and resources relating to incidents of sexual
harassment and sexual violence, to be provided by the staff of
the Coast Guard Academy Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and
Recovery program.
(9) The establishment, revision, or expansion, as necessary,
of an anti-retaliation Superintendent's Instruction for cadets
who--
(A) report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual
violence;
(B) participate in cadet advocacy groups that
advocate for the prevention of, response to, and
recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence; or
(C) seek assistance from a company officer, company
senior enlisted leader, athletic coach, or other Coast
Guard Academy staff member with respect to a mental
health or other medical emergency.
(10) A provision that explains the purpose of and process
for issuance of a no-contact order at the Coast Guard Academy,
including a description of the manner in which such an order
shall be enforced.
(11) A provision that explains the purpose of and process
for issuance of a military protective order at the Coast Guard
Academy, including a description of--
(A) the manner in which such an order shall be
enforced; and
(B) the associated requirement to notify the
National Criminal Information Center of the issuance of
such an order.
(c) Primary Prevention Specialist.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall hire a
Primary Prevention Specialist, to be located and serve at the Coast
Guard Academy.
(d) Temporary Leave of Absence to Receive Medical Services and
Mental Health and Related Support Services.--The Superintendent shall
ensure that the Academy's policy regarding a cadet who has made a
restricted or unrestricted report of sexual harassment to request a
leave of absence from the Coast Guard Academy is consistent with other
military service academies.
Subtitle E--Reports and Policies
SEC. 7261. <<NOTE: 14 USC 504 note.>> POLICY AND BRIEFING ON
AVAILABILITY OF NALOXONE TO TREAT
OPIOID, INCLUDING FENTANYL, OVERDOSES.
(a) <<NOTE: Update.>> Policy.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall update the policy of the
Coast
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Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdoses, including
the use of drugs or devices approved, cleared, or otherwise legally
marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301
et seq.) for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
(b) Availability.--The updated policy required under subsection (a)
shall require opioid overdose reversal medications be available--
(1) at each Coast Guard clinic;
(2) at each independently located Coast Guard unit;
(3) onboard each Coast Guard cutter; and
(4) for response to known or suspected opioid overdoses,
such as fentanyl, at other appropriate Coast Guard installations
and facilities and onboard other Coast Guard assets.
(c) Participation in Tracking System.--Not later than 1 year after
the earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which
the tracking system established under section 706 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is
established, the Commandant shall ensure the participation of the Coast
Guard in the such tracking system.
(d) Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than 1 year after the
earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which the
tracking system established under section 706 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is
established, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating when not operating as a service in the Navy and the Secretary
of Defense shall finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate
Coast Guard access such tracking system.
(e) Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives a briefing on the use, by members and
personnel of the Coast Guard at Coast Guard facilities, onboard
Coast Guard assets, and during Coast Guard operations, of--
(A) opioid overdose reversal medications; and
(B) opioids, including fentanyl.
(2) Elements.--The briefing required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A description of--
(i) the progress made in the implementation of
the updated policy required under subsection (a);
(ii) the prevalence and incidence of the
illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled
substances in the Coast Guard during the 5-year
period preceding the briefing;
(iii) processes of the Coast Guard to mitigate
substance abuse in the Coast Guard, particularly
with respect to fentanyl; and
(iv) the status of the memorandum of
understanding required under subsection (d).
(B) For the 5-year period preceding the briefing, a
review of instances in which naloxone or other similar
medication was used to treat opioid, including fentanyl,
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overdoses at a Coast Guard facility, onboard a Coast
Guard asset, or during a Coast Guard operation.
(f) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> Privacy.--In carrying out the requirements
of this section, the Commandant shall ensure compliance with all
applicable privacy law, including section 552a of title 5, United States
Code (commonly referred to as the ``Privacy Act''), and the privacy
regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 note).
(g) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of the availability
requirement under subsection (b), with respect to a Coast Guard
installation comprised of multiple Coast Guard facilities or units,
opioid overdose reversal medications available at a single Coast Guard
facility within the installation shall be considered to be available to
all Coast Guard facilities or units on the installation if appropriate
arrangements are in place to ensure access, at all times during
operations, to the opioid overdose reversal medications contained within
such single Coast Guard facility.
SEC. 7262. <<NOTE: 14 USC 522 note.>> POLICY ON METHODS TO REDUCE
INCENTIVES FOR ILLICIT MARITIME DRUG
TRAFFICKING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the
Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of
State, and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop a policy, consistent
with the Constitution of the United States, as well as domestic and
international law, to address, disincentivize, and interdict illicit
trafficking by sea of controlled substances (and precursors of
controlled substances) being transported to produce illicit synthetic
drugs.
(b) Elements.--In developing the policy required under subsection
(a), the Commandant shall--
(1) include a requirement that, to the maximum extent
practicable, a vessel unlawfully transporting a controlled
substance or precursors of a controlled substance being
transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs, be seized or
appropriately disposed of consistent with domestic and
international law, as well as any international agreements to
which the United States is a party; and
(2) aim to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug
trafficking on a global scale, including in the Eastern Pacific
Ocean, the Indo-Pacific region, the Caribbean, and the Middle
East.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and
the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on the Judiciary
of the House of Representatives on--
(1) the policy developed pursuant to subsection (a); and
(2) additional resources necessary to implement the policy
required under subsection (a) and methods recommended under
subparagraph (A).
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SEC. 7263. PLAN FOR JOINT AND INTEGRATED MARITIME OPERATIONAL AND
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD AND TAIWAN COAST GUARD
ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to require a plan to
increase joint and integrated training opportunities for the United
States Coast Guard and the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration.
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the
Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, shall complete
a plan to expand opportunities for additional joint and
integrated training activities for the United States Coast Guard
and the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration.
(2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) The estimated costs for fiscal years 2026
through 2030--
(i) to deploy United States Coast Guard mobile
training teams to Taiwan to meaningfully enhance
the maritime security, law enforcement, and
deterrence capabilities of Taiwan; and
(ii) to accommodate the participation of an
increased number of members of the Taiwan Coast
Guard Administration in United States Coast Guard-
led maritime training courses, including
associated training costs for such members, such
as costs for lodging, meals and incidental
expenses, travel, training of personnel, and
instructional materials.
(B) A strategy for increasing the number of seats,
as practicable, for members of the Taiwan Coast Guard
Administration at each of the following United States
Coast Guard training courses:
(i) The International Maritime Officers
Course.
(ii) The International Leadership and
Management Seminar.
(iii) The International Crisis Command and
Control Course.
(iv) The International Maritime Domain
Awareness School.
(v) The International Maritime Search and
Rescue Planning School.
(vi) The International Command Center School.
(C) An assessment of--
(i) the degree to which integrated and joint
United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard
Administration maritime training would assist in--
(I) preventing, detecting, and
suppressing illegal, unreported, and
unregulated fishing operations in the
South China Sea and surrounding waters;
and
(II) supporting counter-illicit drug
trafficking operations in the South
China Sea and surrounding waters; and
(ii) whether the frequency of United States
Coast Guard training team visits to Taiwan should
be
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increased to enhance the maritime security, law
enforcement, and deterrence capabilities of
Taiwan.
(3) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the plan required under paragraph (1) is completed, the
Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the contents of the plan.
SEC. 7264. AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
(a) Discontinuance of Aid to Navigation.--
(1) In general.--Subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 14,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating the second section <<NOTE: 14
USC 551.>> 548 as section 551; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 552. <<NOTE: 14 USC 552.>> Discontinuance of aid to
navigation
``(a) <<NOTE: Process.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a
process for the discontinuance of an aid to navigation (other than a
seasonal or temporary aid) established, maintained, or operated by the
Coast Guard.
``(b) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> Requirement.--The process established
under subsection (a) shall include procedures--
``(1) <<NOTE: Notification. Public information.>> to notify
the public of any discontinuance of an aid to navigation
described in that subsection; and
``(2) to safeguard against any discontinuation that may
compromise the safety of mariners or the public or hinder
maritime operational readiness, including with respect to food
security and maritime transportation.
``(c) Consultation.--In establishing a process under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall consult with and consider any recommendations of--
``(1) the Navigation Safety Advisory Council; and
``(2) with respect to aids to navigation established,
maintained, or operated by the Coast Guard and located in the
coastal or inland waterways of a State, the public of such State
and relevant stakeholders, including--
``(A) State agencies;
``(B) State, local, and Tribal law enforcement,
fire, and emergency response agencies;
``(C) Indian Tribes;
``(D) port;
``(E) pilots;
``(F) harbormasters;
``(G) commercial and recreational fishermen,
including fishing associations;
``(H) ferry operators;
``(I) marina operators;
``(J) recreational boaters;
``(K) passenger vessel operators; and
``(L) coastal residents.
``(d) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the process is established under subsection (a), the Secretary
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shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives of such process.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title
14, United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501.>> is
amended--
(A) by striking the item relating to the second
section 548; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``551. Marking anchorage grounds by Commandant of the Coast Guard.
``552. Discontinuance of aid to navigation.''.
(b) Report on Condition of Aids to Navigation on the Missouri
River.--
(1) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report on the condition of
dayboards and the placement of buoys on the Missouri River.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a list of the most recent date on which each
dayboard and buoy was serviced by the Coast Guard;
(B) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to
systematically service each dayboard and buoy on the
Missouri River; and
(C) assigned points of contact.
(c) Report on Condition of Aids to Navigation.--
(1) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Executive Director of the
Committee on Marine Transportation System shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report on the condition of
dayboards and the placement of buoys in Coast Guard Northeast
District, and Coast Guard Northwest District.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a list of the most recent date on which each
dayboard and buoy was serviced by the Coast Guard;
(B) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to
systematically service each buoy located in the Coast
Guard Northeast District;
(C) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to
systematically service each buoy located in the Coast
Guard Northwest District; and
(D) assigned points of contact.
(3) <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period.>> Limitation.--
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant
may not remove the aids to navigation covered in paragraph (1),
unless there is an imminent threat to life or safety, until a
period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the
Commandant submits the report required under paragraph (1).
(4) Study on reliance on aids to navigation.--
(A) In general.--The Executive Director of the
Committee of Marine Transportation System Commandant
shall conduct a study on the extent to which physical
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aids to navigation, including buoys and dayboards, are
relied upon by maritime users in the Missouri River,
Coast Guard Northeast District, and Coast Guard
Northwest District.
(B) Requirements.--In the study conducted under
subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall include the
following:
(i) An analysis of the extent to which
physical aids to navigation serve as primary
navigational references for operators of vessels
that lack electronic or satellite-based systems,
including small commercial vessels, recreational
boats, sailboats, and skiffs.
(ii) An assessment of the role physical aids
to navigation play in supporting safe vessel
operation during outages, disruptions, or
inaccuracies in electronic or satellite-based
navigation systems.
(iii) An assessment of mariner perspectives on
the availability, visibility, and reliability of
physical aids to navigation, based on input from
recreational boaters, commercial fishermen, pilot
associations, port authorities, and other relevant
waterway users.
(iv) A summary of reported incidents or near-
miss events from the past five years in which the
presence or absence of physical aids to navigation
played a contributory role in navigational
outcomes, including collisions, groundings, or
deviations from intended routes.
(v) Recommendations for enhancing navigational
safety for mariners who rely exclusively on, or
supplement electronic systems with, traditional
visual aids to navigation.
(vi) A cost-benefit analysis of the continued
maintenance of physical aids to navigation, and
the projected consequences of their removal,
including--
(I) an estimate of the potential
increase in maritime accidents, search
and rescue operations, environmental
incidents, and Coast Guard response
missions that could result from the
reduction or removal of physical aids to
navigation;
(II) a comparison of the anticipated
costs associated with such increased
Coast Guard response operations to the
ongoing costs of maintaining and
servicing buoys and dayboards,
particularly in high-traffic areas or
locations with limited access to
electronic navigation systems;
(III) an assessment of the role
physical aids to navigation play in
preventing incidents involving vessels
with limited or no reliance on GPS or
electronic systems; and
(IV) an assessment of the indirect
costs and operational impacts associated
with the removal of physical aids to
navigation, including increased risk of
vessel groundings, prolonged Coast Guard
response times, and diminished mariner
trust in navigational infrastructure.
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(C) Submission to congress.--Not later than 18
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Executive Director of the Committee on Marine
Transportation shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate the results of the
study conducted under subparagraph (A).
(d) Repeal.--Section 210 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2015 (14 U.S.C. 541 note) is repealed.
SEC. 7265. STUDY AND GAP ANALYSIS WITH RESPECT TO COAST GUARD AIR
STATION CORPUS CHRISTI AVIATION HANGER.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall commence a study and gap analysis with
respect to the aviation hangar at Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi
and the capacity of such hangar to accommodate the aircraft currently
assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and any aircraft
anticipated to be so assigned in the future.
(b) Elements.--The study and gap analysis required by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) An identification of hangar infrastructure requirements
needed--
(A) to meet mission requirements for all aircraft
currently assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus
Christi; and
(B) to accommodate the assignment of an additional
HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft to Coast Guard Air Station
Corpus Christi.
(2) An assessment as to whether the aviation hangar at Coast
Guard Air Station Corpus Christi is sufficient to accommodate
all rotary-wing assets assigned to Coast Guard Air Station
Corpus Christi.
(3) In the case of an assessment that such hangar is
insufficient to accommodate all such rotary-wing assets, a
description of the facility modifications that would be required
to do so.
(4) An assessment of the facility modifications of such
hangar that would be required to accommodate all aircraft
assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi upon
completion of the transition from the MH-65 rotary-wing aircraft
to the MH-60T rotary-wing aircraft.
(5) An evaluation with respect to which fixed-wing assets
assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi should be
enclosed in such hangar so as to most effectively mitigate the
effects of corrosion while meeting mission requirements.
(6) An evaluation as to whether, and to what extent, the
storage of fixed-wing assets outside such hangar would
compromise the material condition and safety of such assets.
(7) An evaluation of the extent to which any material
condition and safety issue identified under paragraph (6) may be
mitigated through the use of gust locks, chocks, tie-downs, or
related equipment.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the commencement of the
study and gap analysis required under subsection (a), the Commandant
shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
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and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the results
of the study and gap analysis.
SEC. 7266. REPORT ON IMPACTS OF JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS ON
MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD WHO RELY ON FERRY
SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report on the impacts of the Joint Travel
Regulations on members of the Coast Guard who are commuting, on
permanent change of station travel, or on other official travel to or
from locations served by ferry systems.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include an analysis of the impacts on such members of the Coast Guard of
the following policies under the Joint Travel Regulations:
(1) The one-vehicle shipping policy.
(2) The unavailability of reimbursement of costs incurred by
such members due to ferry schedule unavailability, sailing
cancellations, and other sailing delays during commuting,
permanent change of station travel, or other official travel.
(3) The unavailability of local infrastructure to support
vehicles or goods shipped to duty stations in locations outside
the contiguous United States that are not connected by the road
system, including locations served by the Alaska Marine Highway
System.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives.
(2) Joint travel regulations.--The term ``Joint Travel
Regulations'', with respect to official travel, means the terms,
rates, conditions, and regulations maintained under section 464
of title 37, United States Code.
SEC. 7267. REPORT ON JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant 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 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of the standards and criteria prescribed
by the Coast Guard for educational institution participation in
the Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
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(2) With respect to each educational institution offering a
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program--
(A) a description of--
(i) the training and course of military
instruction provided to students;
(ii) the facilities and drill areas used for
the program;
(iii) the type and amount of Coast Guard
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program
resources provided by the Coast Guard;
(iv) the type and amount of Coast Guard Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps program resources
provided by the educational institution; and
(v) any other matter relating to program
requirements the Commandant considers appropriate;
(B) an assessment as to whether the educational
institution is located in an educationally and
economically deprived area (as described in section 2031
of title 10, United States Code);
(C) beginning with the year in which the program was
established at the educational institution, the number
and disaggregated demographics of students who have
participated in the program; and
(D) an assessment of the participants in the
program, including--
(i) the performance of the participants in the
program;
(ii) the number of participants in the program
who express an intent to pursue a commission or
enlistment in the Coast Guard; and
(iii) a description of any other factor or
matter considered by the Commandant to be
important in assessing the success of program
participants at the educational institution.
(3) With respect to any unit of the Coast Guard Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps suspended or placed on
probation pursuant to section 2031(h) of title 10, United States
Code--
(A) a description of the unit;
(B) the reason for such suspension or placement on
probation;
(C) the year the unit was so suspended or placed on
probation; and
(D) with respect to any unit that was reinstated
after previously being suspended or placed on probation,
a justification for the reinstatement of such unit.
(4) A description of the resources and personnel required to
maintain, implement, and provide oversight for the Coast Guard
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at each
participating educational institution and within the Coast
Guard, including the funding provided to each such educational
institution, disaggregated by educational institution and year.
(5) A recommendation with respect to--
(A) whether the number of educational institutions
participating in the Coast Guard Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program should be increased;
and
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(B) in the case of a recommendation that such number
should be increased, additional recommendations relating
to such an increase, including--
(i) the number of additional educational
institutions that should be included in the
program;
(ii) the locations of such institutions;
(iii) any additional authorities or resources
necessary for such an increase; and
(iv) any other matter the Commandant considers
appropriate.
(6) Any other matter the Commandant considers necessary in
order to provide a full assessment of the effectiveness of the
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
SEC. 7268. REPORT ON AND EXPANSION OF COAST GUARD JUNIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM.
(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant 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 status of the Coast
Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Program.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A review and timeline of Coast Guard outreach
efforts in Coast Guard districts that do not have a
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Program.
(B) A review and timeline of Coast Guard outreach
efforts in Coast Guard districts in which there are
multiple Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Programs.
(C) Policy recommendations regarding future
expansion of the Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Program.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 337 note.>> Expansion.--
(1) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In general.--Beginning on
December 31, 2026, the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating shall maintain at all times a Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program with not fewer than 20
such programs.
(2) Cost assessment.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in
which the Coast Guard is operating shall provide Congress with
an estimate of the costs associated with implementing this
subsection.
SEC. 7269. ANNUAL REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
FORENSIC EXAMINATION KITS.
(a) Annual Report.--Section 11272(c) of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 4066) is amended--
(1) <<NOTE: 14 USC 564 note.>> in paragraph (5)--
(A) by striking ``House'' and inserting ``House of
Representatives''; and
(B) by striking ``vessel'' and inserting ``Coast
Guard vessel'';
(2) <<NOTE: 14 USC 564 note.>> by transferring paragraph
(5) to appear as subsection (b) of section 564 of the title 14,
United States Code; and
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(3) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5).
(b) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefing.--The Commandant shall brief
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate regarding the cost incurred by the Coast
Guard to meet the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States
Code, as amended by this section, during--
(1) fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025, not later than 30
days after the date of enactment of this Act; and
(2) fiscal year 2026, not later than November 1, 2026.
(c) Technical Amendment.--Section 564(a)(2) of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by striking the comma after ``paragraph (1)''.
SEC. 7270. REPORT ON COAST GUARD PERSONNEL SKILLS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that
includes the following:
(1) An analysis of the skills and experience of Coast Guard
personnel, particularly such personnel with backgrounds in
engineering, navigation, heavy equipment operation, and
maintenance, that are directly transferable to the dredging
industry.
(2) A plan for developing and implementing targeted outreach
and recruitment strategies to connect separating or retiring
Coast Guard personnel with employment opportunities, including
registered apprentice programs, in the dredging industry.
(3) An evaluation of the potential for establishing programs
to recognize the skills of Coast Guard personnel for the
merchant mariner credentials necessary for employment in the
dredging industry.
(4) A description of any existing or planned coordination
with employers, relevant labor organizations, and other relevant
agencies to facilitate the transition of Coast Guard personnel
into the dredging industry.
SEC. 7271. REPORT ON COAST GUARD SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through
fiscal year 2030, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a
report detailing the search and rescue operations at impacted Coast
Guard facilities and of the assets assigned to such facilities that
contains the following:
(1) The number, location of, and assets assigned to impacted
Coast Guard facilities.
(2) The number of active Coast Guard facilities operating as
scheduled mission stations and the assets assigned to such
stations.
(3) The steps taken to implement the recommendations of the
Government Accountability Office report titled ``Coast
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Guard Actions Needed to Close Stations Identified as Overlapping
and Unnecessarily Duplicative'', and issued in October 2017
(2017 GAO Report 18-9).
(4) Whether the impacted Coast Guard facilities were
identified as overlapping or unnecessarily duplicative in any
previous Coast Guard report, including the cost savings and
efficiencies identified with closing that the impacted Coast
Guard facility.
(5) Beginning in fiscal year 2021 and accounted for annually
thereafter through fiscal 2030--
(A) the number of search and rescue, watch stander,
and other personnel at each impacted Coast Guard
facility and the personnel allowance list associated
with each assignment year to such location beginning in
2021;
(B) the average response time for all search and
rescue operations at each impacted Coast Guard facility;
(C) each of the number of lives lost, saved, and
assisted during search and rescue operations at each
impacted Coast Guard facility and by each asset assigned
to the that facility; and
(D) the number of vessel safety checks administered
by an impacted Coast Guard facility or asset assigned to
that facility.
(6) The number of search and rescue incidents, including ice
rescues, in which a facility or asset assigned to such facility
responded to a search and rescue incident in an area previously
covered by an impacted Coast Guard facility but was unable to
fulfill the mission, including--
(A) the distance traveled to the destination of each
incident; and
(B) the duration time traveled to reach the
destination of each incident to include if total
response time exceeded two-hours from time of
notification of the Coast Guard until the time of
arrival on scene, including 30 minutes of preparation
time (a total of 90 minutes from underway to on-scene).
(7) A description of active and past first responder
cooperative agreements made between each impacted Coast Guard
facility and local law enforcement or first responders related
to search and rescue operations.
(8) The area of responsibility covered by each impacted
Coast Guard facility, including a map overview of each area of
responsibility.
(9) Any other metrics determined to be relevant by the
Commandant to convey the changes to search and rescue operations
at impacted Coast Guard facilities.
(b) Definition of Impacted Coast Guard Facility.--In this section,
the term ``impacted Coast Guard facility'' means a facility or station
that was designated as a schedule mission station or closed under either
the Assignment Year 2024 Force Alignment Initiative or the Assignment
Year 2025 Force Alignment Initiative.
SEC. 7272. REPORT ON EAST ROCKAWAY INLET NAVIGATION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
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Transportation of the Senate a report on the navigable waterway of the
East Rockaway Inlet located on Long Island, New York.
(b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) an evaluation of potential hazards to navigation present
in the East Rockaway Inlet;
(2) a map of current and future aids to navigation in the
East Rockaway Inlet;
(3) an evaluation of the effects of the current channel
hazards on commercial navigation and safety;
(4) recommendations on addressing hazards to navigation
present in the East Rockaway Inlet; and
(5) recommendations on updates to the necessary to aids
navigation in order to maintain safety.
SEC. 7273. RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND TRACKING.
(a) <<NOTE: List. Effective date.>> In General.--Not later than 30
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the
Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a list of all
lighthouses owned or operated by the Lighthouse Service on July 1, 1939,
when the service was incorporated into the Coast Guard.
(b) Contents.--In providing the list under subsection (a), the
Commandant shall--
(1) display which lighthouses--
(A) are still owned and operated by the Coast Guard;
(B) are still owned, but not operated by the Coast
Guard;
(C) have been divested--
(i) by statute and the recipient of such
lighthouses;
(ii) through Federal government surplus
processes and the recipient of such lighthouses;
(iii) under the National Historic Lighthouse
Preservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 470w-7 et
seq.) and the recipient of such lighthouses;
(iv) through other means and the recipient of
such lighthouses; and
(2) provide any other information about the retention or
disposition of lighthouses owned or formerly owned by the Coast
Guard which the Commandant determines relevant so the Committees
can understand the obligations of the Coast Guard with respect
to such lighthouses or information which the Commandant
otherwise determines relevant.
SEC. 7274. STUDY ON EFFECTS OF OCEANOGRAPHIC, WEATHER, AND COASTAL
CONDITIONS ON COAST GUARD MISSIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant, in conjunction with the Superintendent of
the Coast Guard Academy, shall conduct a study that--
(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines the extent to which
the Coast Guard missions described in section 201(a) of title
14, United States Code, are affected by oceanographic, weather,
coastal conditions and ice coverage; and
(2) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> assesses the adequacy of
preparedness of Coast Guard installations for the conditions
described in paragraph (1).
(b) Report.--The Commandant shall submit a report to Congress that
includes--
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(1) the findings of the study conducted pursuant to
subsection (a); and
(2) recommended modifications to the Coast Guard Academy
curriculum--
(A) to better educate cadets on such findings; and
(B) ensure that research related to such findings is
accessible and available for training and educational
purposes.
SEC. 7275. <<NOTE: Update. 14 USC 504 note.>> PARENTAL LEAVE
SURGE STAFFING PROGRAM.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Commandant shall update Coast Guard policy with respect to the
parental leave surge staffing program (or a successor program) to ensure
that, to the maximum extent practicable, surge staffing is provided to
backfill Public Health Service officers detailed to the Coast Guard who
are on parental leave so as to ensure the continuation of healthcare,
pharmacy, and related services for members of the Coast Guard.
SEC. 7276. MODIFICATION OF STRATEGY TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AT
REMOTE UNITS.
Section 11419 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 4126) <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2501.>>
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``this Act'' and all that
follows through ``strategy'' and inserting ``the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2026, the Commandant shall develop a
detailed written strategy'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);
and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) <<NOTE: Plan. Timeline.>> A detailed written action
plan and timeline for implementing improvements to the quality
of life for members of the Coast Guard at remote units.'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(e) and (f), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Public Availability.--The Commandant
shall make the strategy developed under subsection (a) available to the
public on an internet website of the Coast Guard.
``(d) Implementation.--The Commandant shall oversee the
implementation of the strategy developed under subsection (a), including
the action plan described in paragraph (7) of that subsection.''; and
(5) by amending subsection (e), as redesignated, to read as
follows:
``(e) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefing.--Not later than 30 days
after the strategy developed under subsection (a) is completed, and
annually thereafter for 3 years, the Commandant shall provide the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives with a briefing, in person and in writing, on--
``(1) the elements of the strategy;
``(2) the status of the implementation of the action plan
described in subsection (a)(7);
``(3) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> the timeline for implementation of
each of the elements of such action plan; and
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``(4) any barriers to the implementation of such action
plan.''.
SEC. 7277. RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 5 of title 14, United
States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 511. <<NOTE: Designations. Effective dates. Time
periods. 14 USC 511.>> Retention of certain
records
``(a) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Coast Guard Message Board.--The
Commandant shall designate as a record of the Coast Guard, and ensure
the longest possible retention approved by the National Archives and
Records Administration of, each message placed on Coast Guard message
board on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act on a publicly available website to the maximum
extent possible, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.
552a) and other applicable laws.
``(b) Commandant Instruction.--The Commandant shall designate as a
temporary record of the Coast Guard, and ensure the retention for a
period not less than 15 years of or the retention approved by the
National Archives & Records Administration, each Commandant Instruction
Manual and Coast Guard Academy Superintendent Instruction Manual,
including all versions thereof, in effect on or after the date that is
30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
``(c) Cost-Benefit Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that--
``(1) identifies all current recurrent requirements for
reports to Congress applicable to the Coast Guard;
``(2) estimates the total annual cost and staff hours
required for compliance with such requirements; and
``(3) provides recommendations to Congress for sunset,
consolidation, or automation of such requirements to improve
efficiency, consistent applicable laws.
``(d) Definitions.--
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--CST and T&I
``(2) Coast guard message board.--The term `Coast Guard
message board' means the Coast Guard official platform for
disseminating time-sensitive or service-wide administrative
information to Coast Guard personnel, including the publishing
of official general messages including ALCOAST, ALCGPSC,
ALCGENL, and similar formats that provide timely policy updates,
operational guidance, or announcements to the field.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501.>> is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 510 the following:
``511. Retention of certain records.''.
SEC. 7278. TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF RESTROOM FACILITIES FOR
TRAINING CENTER CAPE MAY MEDICAL
FACILITY.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Commandant shall require and install additional temporary restroom
facilities, as necessary, to provide relief for recruits being processed
at the Training Center Cape May medical facility.
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SEC. 7279. CHILDHOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Review.>> Memorandum of Understanding.--The Commandant
shall review memoranda of understanding between the other armed forces
and entities which provide children's advocacy center services to such
armed forces.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
recommendation on whether the Commandant should enter into a memorandum
of understanding similar to such memoranda of understanding entered into
by the other armed forces for the provisions of child advocacy center
services, or take other actions to track incidents and respond to such
incidents described in subsection (a).
TITLE LXXIII--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION
Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials
SECTION 7301. MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALING.
(a) Definitions.--Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (56) as
paragraphs (21), (22), (24), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30),
(31), (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38), (39), (40),
(41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (47), (48), (49), (50),
(51), (52), (53), (54), (55), (56), (57), and (58),
respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (19) the following:
``(20) `merchant mariner credential' means a merchant
mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is
authorized to issue pursuant to this title.''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (22), as so redesignated,
the following:
``(23) `nautical school program' means a program that--
``(A) offers a comprehensive program of training
that includes substantial sea service on nautical school
vessels or merchant vessels of the United States
primarily to train individuals for service in the
merchant marine; and
``(B) is approved by the Secretary for purposes of
section 7315, in accordance with regulations promulgated
by the Secretary.''.
(b) Noncitizenship Nationality.--
(1) Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.--Section 7102 of
title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading by inserting ``or
noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship''; and
(B) by inserting ``or noncitizen nationals (as such
term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))'' after ``citizens''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) In general.--Section 7304 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended--
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(i) in the section heading by inserting ``or
noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship'';
and
(ii) by inserting ``or noncitizen national (as
such term is described in section 308 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))''
after ``citizen''.
(B) Citizenship and navy reserve requirements.--
Section 8103 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in the section heading by inserting ``or
noncitizen nationality'' after ``Citizenship'';
(ii) in subsection (a) by inserting ``or
noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'';
(iii) in subsection (b)--
(I) in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by
inserting ``or noncitizen national''
after ``citizen'';
(II) in paragraph (3) by inserting
``or noncitizen nationality'' after
``citizenship''; and
(III) in paragraph (3)(C) by
inserting ``or noncitizen nationals''
after ``citizens'';
(iv) in subsection (c) by inserting ``or
noncitizen nationals'' after ``citizens'';
(v) in subsection (d)--
(I) in paragraph (1) by inserting
``or noncitizen nationals'' after
``citizens''; and
(II) in paragraph (2) by inserting
``or noncitizen national'' after
``citizen'' each place it appears;
(vi) in subsection (e) by inserting ``or
noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'' each place
it appears;
(vii) in subsection (i)(1)(A) by inserting
``or noncitizen national'' after ``citizen'';
(viii) in subsection (k)--
(I) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting
``or noncitizen national'' after
``citizen''; and
(II) in paragraph (2)--
(aa) by striking ``Not more
than'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) Not more than''; and
(bb) by adding at the end
the following:
``(B) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Notwithstanding
subparagraph (A), for the period beginning on the date
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2025 and ending on December 31, 2065, not more than 50
percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described
in paragraph (1) may be aliens referred to in
subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph.''; and
(ix) by adding at the end the following:
``(l) Noncitizen National Defined.--In this section, the term
`noncitizen national' means an individual described in section 308 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408).''.
(C) Command of documented vessels.--Section 12131(a)
of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting
``or noncitizen national (as such term is described in
section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1408))'' after ``citizen''.
(D) Invalidation of certificates of documentation.--
Section 12135(2) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by inserting ``or noncitizen national (as such
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term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))'' after ``citizen''.
(3) Clerical amendments.--
(A) In general.--The analysis for chapter 71 of
title 46, United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
7101.>> is amended by striking the item relating to
section 7102 and inserting the following:
``7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.''.
(B) Section 7304.--The analysis for chapter 73 of
title 46, United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
7301.>> is amended by striking the item relating to
section 7304 and inserting the following:
``7304. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant
mariners' documents.''.
(C) Section 8103.--The analysis for chapter 81 of
title 46, United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
8101.>> is amended by striking the item relating to
section 8103 and inserting the following:
``8103. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality and Navy Reserve
requirements.''.
(c) Examinations.--Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by striking subsection (c).
(d) Merchant Mariners Documents.--Chapter 73 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending section 7306 to read as follows:
``Sec. 7306. General requirements and classifications for members
of deck departments
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner
credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:
``(1) Able Seaman-Unlimited.
``(2) Able Seaman-Limited.
``(3) Able Seaman-Special.
``(4) Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels.
``(5) Able Seaman-Sail.
``(6) Able Seaman-Fishing Industry.
``(7) Ordinary Seaman.
``(b) Classification of Credentials.--The Secretary may classify the
merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on--
``(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
``(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
``(3) other appropriate standards.
``(c) Qualifications.--To qualify for a credential under this
section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the
applicant--
``(1) is at least 18 years of age;
``(2) has the service required by the applicable section of
this part;
``(3) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an
applicable examination or educational requirements;
``(4) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical
condition to perform the seafarer's duties; and
``(5) has satisfied any additional requirements established
by the Secretary, including career patterns and service
appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job
functions the individual is engaged.'';
(2) in section 7307 by striking ``3 years'' and inserting
``18 months'';
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(3) <<NOTE: 46 USC 7308.>> in section 7308 by striking ``18
months'' and inserting ``12 months'';
(4) in section 7309 by striking ``12 months'' and inserting
``6 months'';
(5) in section 7313--
(A) in subsection (b) by striking ``and coal
passer''; and
(B) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the
following:
``(c) Classification of Credentials.--The Secretary may classify the
merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on--
``(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
``(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
``(3) other appropriate standards.
``(d) Qualifications.--To qualify for a credential under this
section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the
applicant--
``(1) is at least 18 years of age;
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> has a minimum of 6-months
service in the related entry rating;
``(3) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an
applicable examination or educational requirements; and
``(4) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical
condition to perform the member's duties.''; and
(6) by amending section 7315 to read as follows:
``Sec. 7315. Training
``(a) Nautical School Program.--Graduation from a nautical school
program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under
sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title.
``(b) Other Approved Training Programs.--The satisfactory completion
of a training program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for
not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections
7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title in accordance with subsection
(c).
``(c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Training Days.--For purposes of
subsection (b), training days undertaken in connection with training
programs approved by the Secretary may be substituted for days of
required sea service under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this
title as follows:
``(1) Each shore-based training day in the form of classroom
lectures may be substituted for 2 days of sea service
requirements.
``(2) Each training day of laboratory training, practical
demonstrations, and other similar training, may be substituted
for 4 days of sea service requirements.
``(3) Each training day of full mission simulator training
may be substituted for 6 days of sea service requirements.
``(4) Each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled
in an approved training program may be substituted for 1\1/2\
days of sea service requirements, as long as--
``(A) the structured training provided while
underway on a vessel is--
``(i) acceptable to the Secretary as part of
the approved training program; and
``(ii) fully completed by the individual; and
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``(B) the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to
the endorsement being sought.
``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `training day' means a
day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training.''.
(e) Implementation.--
(1) <<NOTE: 46 USC 7306 note.>> In general.--The Secretary
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall
implement the requirements under subsection (c) of section 7306
of title 46, United States Code (as amended by this section),
without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States
Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note).
(2) <<NOTE: 46 USC 7315 note.>> Section 7315.--The Secretary
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall
implement the requirements of section 7315 of title 46, United
States Code, as amended by this subsection, without regard to
chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive
Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note) and 14094 (88 Fed.
Reg. 21879).
(f) Repeal.--Section 7314 of title 46, United States Code, and the
item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter <<NOTE: 46
USC prec. 7301.>> 73 of such title, are repealed.
(g) Amendments to Chapter 75.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in section 7507 by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Renewal.--With respect to any renewal of an active merchant
mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension under
subsection (a) or (b), such credential shall begin the day after the
expiration of the active credential of the credential holder.'';
(2) in section 7510(c)--
(A) in the subsection heading by striking ``EXAM
REVIEW'' and inserting ``WORKING GROUP'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``90 days'' and inserting
``180 days'';
(ii) by striking ``Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2016'' and insert ``Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025'';
(iii) by striking ``new questions for
inclusion in'' and inserting ``questions, content,
and relevancy of'';
(iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F),
and (G) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I),
respectively; and
(v) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the
following:
``(E) <<NOTE: Time period.>> at least 2 individuals
that have taken and passed the examination in the 5
years before the commissioning of the working group;
``(F) at least 1 representative from the United
States Merchant Marine Academy;'';
(C) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in the paragraph heading by striking
``BASELINE review'' and inserting ``REVIEW'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``Within 1 year''
and inserting ``Not later than 270
days'';
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(II) by striking ``Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2016'' and
inserting ``Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2025'';
(III) by striking ``Secretary'' and
inserting ``Commandant'';
(IV) by redesignating clauses (i),
(ii), (iii), and (iv) as clauses (ii),
(iii), (iv), and (vii), respectively;
(V) in clause (iv), as so
redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(VI) by inserting before clause (ii)
the following:
``(i) industry standards, practices, and
technology to be considered in the Merchant
Mariner Credentialing Examination;''; and
(VII) by inserting after clause (iv)
the following:
``(v) the relevancy of examination topics and
contents;
``(vi) any redundancy of core competencies
between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing
Examination and Standards of Training,
Certification, and Watchingkeeping competencies;
and''; and
(iii) by striking subparagraph (B) and
inserting the following:
``(B) Report to commandant.--Upon completion of the
review under this paragraph, a report shall be provided
to the Commandant which shall include findings of the
review with recommendations for updates to the Merchant
Marine Credentialling Examination.'';
(D) by striking paragraphs (3), (5), and (8);
(E) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (9) as
paragraphs (5) and (8), respectively; and
(F) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Meeting of working group.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--The
Commandant shall convene the working group annually or
at the creation of new examination questions, whichever
occurs sooner.
``(B) Remote participation.--The Commandant shall
allow any member of the working group to participate
remotely if the member of the working group does not
have the means to participate in person.
``(4) Use of questions.--The Commandant may not use
questions developed for use in the Merchant Mariner
Credentialing Examination until such questions are reviewed and
approved by the working group.'';
(3) <<NOTE: 46 USC 7511.>> in section 7511(a)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ``or'';
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ``State, local, or
Tribal law'' and inserting ``Federal, State, local, or
Tribal law'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
and
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) section 920 or 920b of title 10 (article 120 and 120b
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); or''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
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``Sec. 7512. <<NOTE: 46 USC 7512.>> Requirements of electronic
merchant mariner credentialing system
``(a) Definition of Merchant Mariner Credential.--In this section,
the term `merchant mariner credential' means a merchant mariner license,
certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue
pursuant to this title.
``(b) Necessary Considerations.--In implementing any electronic
merchant mariner credentialing system for purposes of this chapter, the
Secretary shall consider how to allow, to the maximum extent
practicable--
``(1) the electronic submission of the components of
merchant mariner credential applications (such as sea service
documentation, professional qualifications, course completion
certificates, safety and suitability documents, and medical
records) and course approval requests;
``(2) the direct electronic and secure submission of--
``(A) sea service verification documentation from
employers;
``(B) course completion certificates from training
providers; and
``(C) necessary documentation from other
stakeholders; and
``(3) the electronic processing and evaluation of
information for the issuance of merchant mariner credentials and
course approvals, including the capability for the Secretary to
complete remote evaluation of information submitted through the
system.
``(c) Access to Data.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Maritime
Administration and other Federal agencies, as authorized by the
Secretary, have access to anonymized and aggregated data from the
electronic system described in subsection (b) and that such data
include, at a minimum--
``(1) the total amount of sea service for individuals with a
valid merchant mariner credential;
``(2) the number of mariners with valid merchant mariner
credentials for each rating, including the capability to filter
data based on credential endorsements;
``(3) demographic information including age, gender, and
region or address;
``(4) the estimated times for the Coast Guard to process
merchant mariner credential applications, mariner medical
certificates, and course approvals;
``(5) the number of providers approved to provide training
for purposes of this part and, for each such training provider,
the number of classes taken by individuals with, or applying
for, a merchant mariner credential; and
``(6) if applicable, the branch of the uniformed services
(as defined in section 101(a) of title 10) and duty status of
applicants for a merchant mariner credential.
``(d) Privacy Requirements.--The Secretary shall collect the
information required under subsection (b) in a manner that protects the
privacy rights of individuals who are the subjects of such
information.''.
(h) Plan.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update.>> Requirement.--Not later than
270 days after the completion of the review under paragraph (4)
of subsection (c), the Commandant shall develop a plan to update
and modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and
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implement the recommendations developed by the review under such
paragraph.
(2) Contents.--The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall
not diminish demonstrated competency standards and shall
include--
(A) the elimination of redundant topics between the
Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and other
examinations required to obtain a Merchant Mariner
Credential;
(B) the elimination or updating of outdated topics,
contents, core competencies, or questions covered by the
Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination;
(C) the modernization of testing procedures
consistent with contemporary procedures for standardized
testing administration and evaluation; and
(D) the development of methods to analyze
examination data related to the effectiveness of
questions in determining competency.
(3) Coordination.--In developing the plan under paragraph
(1), the Commandant shall develop such plan in consultation with
the working group and individuals with expertise in modern best
practices for relevant standardized testing.
(4) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing required.--Not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, the Coast Guard shall provide to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a briefing on the review and plan
developed under this subsection.
(i) Amendments to Chapter 77.--Section 7702(d)(1) of title 46,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B) by redesignating clauses (i) through
(iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively (and by
conforming the margins accordingly);
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
(i) and (ii), respectively (and by conforming the margins
accordingly);
(3) by striking ``an individual if--'' and inserting the
following: `` `an individual--
``(A) if--'';
(4) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV), as so redesignated, by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) if there is probable cause to believe that the
individual has violated company policy and is a security
risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the
vessel.''.
(j) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Chapter 73.--The analysis for chapter 73 of title 46,
United States Code <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 7301.>> , is amended by
striking the item relating to section 7306 and inserting the
following:
``7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck
departments.''.
(2) Chapter 75.--The analysis for chapter 75 of title 46,
United States Code <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 7501.>> , is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``7512. Requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing
system.''.
(k) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
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(1) Title 46.--Title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in section 2101(48)(B), as redesignated by
subsection (a), by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``;
or'';
(B) in section 2113(3) by striking ``section
2101(53)(A)'' and inserting ``section 2101(55)(A)'';
(C) in section 3202(a)(1)(A) by striking ``section
2101(29)(A)'' and inserting ``section 2101(31)(A)'';
(D) in section 3507(k)(1) by striking ``section
2101(31)'' and inserting ``section 2101(33)'';
(E) in section 4105(d) by striking ``section
2101(53)(A)'' and inserting ``section 2101(55)(A)'';
(F) in section 12119(a)(3) by striking ``section
2101(26)'' and inserting ``section 2101(28)''; and
(G) in section 51706(c)(6)(C)(ii) by striking
``section 2101(24)'' and inserting ``section 2101(26)''.
(2) Other laws.--
(A) Section 3(3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802(3)) is
amended by striking ``2101(30) of title 46'' and
inserting ``2101 of title 46''.
(B) Section 1992(d)(7) of title 18, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``section 2101(31) of title
46'' and inserting ``section 2101 of title 46''.
(C) Section 311(a)(26)(D) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)(26)(D)) is
amended by striking ``section 2101(23)'' and inserting
``section 2101''.
(D) Section 1101 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``Section 2101(23)'' and inserting
``Section 2101(24)''.
SEC. 7302. NONOPERATING INDIVIDUAL.
Section 8313(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) <<NOTE: 46
USC 8701 note.>> is amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting
``2027''.
Subtitle B--Vessel Safety
SEC. 7311. GROSSLY NEGLIGENT OPERATIONS OF A VESSEL.
Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(b) Grossly Negligent Operation.--
``(1) Misdemeanor.--A person operating a vessel in a grossly
negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a
person commits a class A misdemeanor.
``(2) Felony.--A person operating a vessel in a grossly
negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as
defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18--
``(A) commits a class E felony; and
``(B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more
than $35,000.''.
SEC. 7312. PERFORMANCE DRIVEN EXAMINATION SCHEDULE.
(a) Amendments.--Section 3714 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
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(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Performance-driven Examination Schedule.--
``(1) In general.--With respect to examinations of foreign
vessels to which this chapter applies, and subject to paragraph
(3), the Secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination
schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the
frequency with which such examinations occur, including the
frequency of examinations for each vessel. Such schedule shall
be consistent with the Secretary's assessment of the safety
performance of such vessels, including each vessel participating
in the performance-driven examination schedule, in accordance
with paragraph (2).
``(2) Considerations.--In developing an examination schedule
under paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (3), with respect
to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the
performance based examination schedule--
``(A) the Secretary shall consider--
``(i) certificate of compliance and
examination history, to include those conducted by
foreign countries;
``(ii) history of violations, vessel
detentions, incidents, and casualties;
``(iii) history of notices of violation issued
by the Coast Guard;
``(iv) safety related information provided by
the flag state of the vessel;
``(v) owner and operator history;
``(vi) historical classification society data,
which may include relevant surveys;
``(vii) cargo-specific documentation;
``(viii) data from port state control safety
exams; and
``(ix) relevant repair and maintenance
history; and
``(B) the Secretary may consider--
``(i) data from relevant vessel quality
assurance and risk assessment programs including
Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP
21);
``(ii) data from industry inspection regimes;
``(iii) data from vessel self assessments
submitted to the International Maritime
Organization or other maritime organizations; and
``(iv) other safety relevant data or
information as determined by the Secretary.
``(3) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Eligibility.--In developing an
examination schedule under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-
driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) if, within the
last 36 months, the vessel has--
``(A) been detained by the Coast Guard;
``(B) a record of a violation issued by the Coast
Guard against the owners or operators with a finding of
proved; or
``(C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> suffered a marine
casualty that, as determined by the Secretary, involves
the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance
of the vessel.
``(4) Restrictions.--The Secretary may not adopt a
performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1)
until the Secretary has--
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``(A) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> conducted the assessment
recommended in the Government Accountability Office
report submitted under section 8254(a) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283);
``(B) concluded through such assessment that a
performance-driven examination schedule provides not
less than the level of safety provided by the annual
examinations required under subsection (a)(1); and
``(C) provided the results of such assessment to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.''.
(b) Career Incentive Pay for Marine Inspectors.--Subsection (a) of
section 11237 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (37 U.S.C. 352 note) is amended as follows:
``(a) Authority to Provide Assignment Pay or Special Duty Pay.--For
the purposes of addressing an identified shortage of marine inspectors,
the Secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under
section 352 of title 37, United States Code, to a member of the Coast
Guard serving in a prevention position that--
``(1) is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine
inspector pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States
Code; and
``(2) is assigned to a billet that is difficult to fill due
to geographic location, requisite experience or certifications,
or lack of sufficient candidates, as determined by the
Commandant, in an effort to address inspector workforce gaps.''.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time periods.>> Briefing.--Not later than 6
months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually for 2 years
after the date on which an implementation of a performance-driven
examination schedule program under section 3714(c) of title 46, United
States Code, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on--
(1) the status of utilizing the performance-driven
examination schedule program, including the quantity of
examinations conducted and duration between examinations for
each individual vessel examined under the performance-driven
examination schedule;
(2) an overview of the size of the Coast Guard marine
inspector workforce, including any personnel shortages assessed
by the Coast Guard, for inspectors that conduct inspections
under section 3714 of such title; and
(3) recommendations for the inspection, governance, or
oversight of vessels inspected under section 3714 of such title.
SEC. 7313. FISHING SAFETY TRAINING AND RESEARCH.
Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (i)(4) by striking ``fiscal year 2023''
and inserting `` each of fiscal years 2026, and 2027''; and
(2) in subsection (j)(4) by striking ``fiscal year 2023''
and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2026, and 2027.''.
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SEC. 7314. DESIGNATING PILOTAGE WATERS FOR THE STRAITS OF
MACKINAC.
(a) In General.--Section 9302(a)(1)(A) of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``in waters'' and inserting ``in the
Straits of Mackinac and in all other waters''.
(b) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac.--Section 9302 of title
46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac.--In this section, the
term `Straits of Mackinac' includes all of the United States navigable
waters bounded by longitudes 84 degrees 20 minutes west and 85 degrees
10 minutes west and latitudes 45 degrees 39 minutes north and 45 degrees
54 minutes north, including Gray's Reef Passage, the South Channel, and
Round Island Passage, and approaches thereto.''.
SEC. 7315. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL OFFENSES.
Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``harassment, sexual
harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or
law'' and inserting ``sexual harassment or sexual assault in
violation of employer policy or law or harassment''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Harassment Defined.--In this section, the term `harassment'
means--
``(1)(A) unwelcome remarks about an individual's race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or other physical or physiological attribute, or
other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct towards an individual
based on 1 or more of those categories, as prohibited by any
Federal law, including--
``(i) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);
``(ii) the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.);
``(iii) the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); and
``(iv) title II of the Genetic Information
Nondisclosure Act (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); and
``(B)(i) submission to such remarks or conduct is
made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition
of employment, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements of
an individual; or
``(ii) submission to or rejection of such remarks or
conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
decisions affecting that individual's job, pay, career,
benefits, or entitlements; or
``(iii) such remarks or conduct have the purpose or
effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's
work performance; and
``(C) such remarks or conduct are so severe or
pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and
the alleged harassed individual does perceive, the
environment as hostile or offensive.
``(i) Response to Incidents.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to impede the ability of the responsible entity of the vessel
to take immediate personnel action in response to an
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incident described in subsection (a)(1) to preserve the safety and
security of individuals on the vessel.
``(j) <<NOTE: Deadline. Guidance.>> Education and Outreach.--Not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Coast
Guard, after consultation with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (referred to in this subsection as the `Commission'), shall--
``(1) develop and disseminate informational guidance to
seafarers, vessel owners and operators, employers of seafarers,
and other relevant stakeholders, which shall--
``(A) describe, in general terms--
``(i) the purpose, functions, and powers of
the Commission;
``(ii) the role of the Commission in
addressing employment discrimination complaints;
and
``(B) identify the publicly available websites and
contact information for the Commission; and
``(2) make available trainings or other presentations to
inform seafarers of employment and anti-discrimination rights
under the laws administered by the Coast Guard and the
Commission.''.
SEC. 7316. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FISHING VESSELS AND FISH
TENDER VESSELS.
(a) <<NOTE: 46 USC 3302 note.>> Exceptions to Regulations for
Towing Vessels.--
(1) <<NOTE: Waiver authority.>> In general.--The Secretary
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting
through the relevant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may
grant temporary waivers from the towing vessel requirements of
chapters 33 and 89 of title 46, United States Code, including
the regulations issued under such chapters, for fishing vessels
and fish tender vessels.
(2) Application.--A temporary waiver issued under paragraph
(1) shall be issued at the discretion of the relevant Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection to a fishing vessel or fish tender
vessel that--
(A) performs towing operations of net pens, and
associated work platforms, to or from aquaculture or
hatchery worksites;
(B) is less than 200 gross tons;
(C) does not tow a net pen, or associated work
platform, that is carrying cargo or hazardous material,
including oil, on board;
(D) <<NOTE: Alaska.>> is operating shoreward of the
Boundary Line in either--
(i) Southeast Alaska; or
(ii) Prince William Sound; and
(E) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> complies with all
applicable laws for its use in the usual purpose for
which it is normally and substantially operated,
including any applicable inspection requirements under
section 3301 of title 46, United States Code, and
exemptions under section 3302 of such title.
(3) Implementation.--
(A) Request process.--The owner or operator of a
fishing vessel or fish tender vessel seeking a waiver
under paragraph (1) shall submit a request to the
relevant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
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(B) Contents.--The request submitted under
subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) a description of the intended towing
operations;
(ii) the time periods and frequency of the
intended towing operations;
(iii) the location of the intended operations;
(iv) a description of the manning of the
fishing vessel or fish tender vessel during the
intended operations; and
(v) any additional safety, operational, or
other relevant information requested by the
relevant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(4) Policy.--The Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating may issue policy to facilitate the
implementation of this subsection.
(5) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Boundary line.--The term ``Boundary Line'' has
the meaning given such term in section 103 of title 46,
United States Code.
(B) Fishing vessel.--The term ``fishing vessel'' has
the meaning given such term in section 2101 of title 46,
United States Code.
(C) Fish tender vessel.--The term ``fish tender
vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 2101
of title 46, United States Code.
(D) Officer in charge, marine inspection.--The term
``Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection'' has the meaning
given such term in section 3305 of title 46, United
States Code.
(E) Prince william sound.--The term ``Prince William
Sound'' means all State and Federal waters within Prince
William Sound, Alaska, including the approach to
Hinchenbrook Entrance out to, and encompassing, Seal
Rocks.
(F) Southeast alaska.--The term ``Southeast Alaska''
means the area along the coast of the State of Alaska
from latitude 54 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds North to
60 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds North.
(6) Sunset.--The authorities under this section shall expire
on January 1, 2027.
(b) Load Lines.--Section 11325(a) of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 4095) is amended by striking ``3'' and inserting ``5''.
SEC. 7317. STUDY OF AMPHIBIOUS VESSELS.
(a) <<NOTE: Determination. Applicability.>> In General.--The
Commandant shall conduct a study to determine the applicability of
current safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An overview and analysis that identifies safety
regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels.
(2) An evaluation of whether safety gaps and risks exist
associated with the application of regulations identified in
paragraph (1) to the operation of commercial amphibious vessels.
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(3) An evaluation of whether aspects of the regulations
established in section 11502 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (46 U.S.C. 3306
note) should apply to amphibious commercial vessels.
(4) Recommendations on potential regulations that should
apply to commercial amphibious vessels.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing
the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the study required
under subsection (a).
(d) Definition of Amphibious Vessel.--In this section, the term
``amphibious vessel'' means a vessel which is operating as a small
passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal
Regulations (or a successor regulation), and is operating as a motor
vehicle as defined in section 216 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550)
and that is not a DUKW amphibious passenger vessel as defined in section
11502 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (46 U.S.C. 3306 note).
SEC. 7318. <<NOTE: Study.>> ST. LUCIE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Regarding Docket Number USCG-2022-0222, before adopting a final
rule, the Commandant shall conduct an independent boat traffic study at
mile 7.4 of the St. Lucie River.
Subtitle C--Ports
SEC. 7321. PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY.
(a) In General.--Section 8343 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (46 U.S.C. 70034
note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``2-year pilot program'' and inserting
``pilot program'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Authorization.--The pilot program under subsection (a) is
authorized for fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and
2032.''.
(b) Vessel Traffic Services.--
(1) In general.--Section 70001 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (f)(3)(A)--
(i) in clause (vi), by inserting ``ice
cover,'' after ``weather,''; and
(ii) in clause (vii), by striking ``Weather
data, in coordination with'' and inserting
``Weather data and information, in coordination
with the Administrator of''; and
(B) in subsection (j)(2)(A)--
(i) in clause (vi), by inserting ``ice
cover,'' after ``weather,''; and
(ii) in clause (vii), by striking ``Weather
data, in coordination with'' and inserting
``Weather data and
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information, in coordination with the
Administrator of''.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadlines. Plans.>> Staffing.--Not later than 90
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress--
(A) <<NOTE: Analysis.>> an up-to-date analysis of
vessel traffic service center staffing levels compared
to the standards for such staffing levels provided in
the most recent Vessel Traffic Services National
Standards for Operating published by the Commandant of
the Coast Guard;
(B) a plan to, not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, fill any shortfalls in
vessel traffic service center staffing levels compared
to such standards; and
(C) a plan to ensure that vessel traffic service
centers are adequately staffed to manage local variances
under section 70001(c) of title 46, United States Code,
and other risk factors which may include weather, ice
conditions, and other effects on vessel traffic and
waters under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
(3) Report on transition to fiber and satellite data
coverage.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Commandant shall submit a detailed report to the
appropriate committees of Congress on a plan to transition
cameras and other data collection sources used for Vessel
Traffic Services to fiber or satellite connection, as
appropriate.
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(i) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(B) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating.
(C) Vessel traffic service center.--The term
``vessel traffic service center'' has the meaning given
such term in section 70001(n) of title 46, United States
Code.
(c) Waterfront Safety.--Section 70011(a) of title 46, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``, including damage or
destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational
organized crime, or foreign state threats'' after ``adjacent to
such waters''; and
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or harm resulting from
cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state
threats'' after ``loss''.
(d) Facility Visit by State Sponsor of Terrorism.--Section 70011(b)
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) prohibiting a representative of a government of
country that the Secretary of State has determined has
repeatedly
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provided support for acts of international terrorism under
section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility security
plan is required under section 70103(c).''.
(e) Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Navigation.--Section 70032 of
title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in
Saint Lawrence Seaway
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003,
70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence
Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under
subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the
Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for
the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
``(b) Exception.--The Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the head of
an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities in
subsection (a), may--
``(1) issue and enforce special orders in accordance with
section 70002;
``(2) establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other
measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and
activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel
structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section
70011(b)(3); and
``(3) take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility
security in accordance with section 70116.''.
(f) Regulation of Anchorage and Movement of Vessels During National
Emergency.--Section 70051 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``or cyber incidents, or transnational organized crime, or
foreign state threats,'' after ``threatened war, or invasion, or
insurrection, or subversive activity,''.
(g) Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River Cooperative Vessel Traffic
Service. <<NOTE: Deadline. Regulations. 46 USC 7001 note.>> --Not later
than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue or
amend such regulations as are necessary to address any applicable
arrangements with the Canadian Coast Guard regarding vessel traffic
services cooperation and vessel traffic management data exchanges within
the Saint Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes.
(h) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 70001.>> is amended by
striking the item relating to section 70032 and inserting the following:
``70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence
Seaway.''.
SEC. 7322. STUDY ON BERING STRAIT VESSEL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE POSTURE AT PORTS OF
THE UNITED STATES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 2 years after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation,
acting
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through the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System,
in coordination with the Commandant shall--
(1) <<NOTE: Analysis. Time period.>> complete an analysis
regarding commercial vessel traffic that transits through the
Bering Strait and projections for the growth of such traffic
during the 10-year period beginning after such date of
enactment; and
(2) <<NOTE: Assessment. Alaska.>> assess the adequacy of
emergency response capabilities and infrastructure at the ports
of the United States that are in proximity to the vessel traffic
that transits the Bering Strait, including the port facilities
at Point Spencer, Alaska, Nome, Alaska, and Kotzebue, Alaska,
to--
(A) address future navigation safety risks; and
(B) conduct emergency maritime response operations
in the Arctic environment.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An analysis of the volume and types of domestic and
international commercial vessel traffic through the Bering
Strait and the projected growth of such traffic, including--
(A) oil and gas tankers, cargo vessels, barges,
fishing vessels, and cruise lines, both domestic and
international;
(B) projected growth of such traffic through the
Bering Strait;
(C) the seasonality of vessel transits of the Bering
Strait; and
(D) a summation of the sizes, ages, and the country
of registration or documentation of such vessels
transiting the Arctic, including oil and product tankers
either documented in transit to or from Russia or China
or owned or operated by a Russian or Chinese entity.
(2) An assessment of the state and adequacy of vessel
traffic services and oil spill and emergency response
capabilities in the vicinity of the Bering Strait and its
southern and northern approaches in the Chukchi Sea and the
Bering Sea.
(3) A risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial
vessel traffic in the Bering Strait and potential of increased
frequency in the number of maritime accidents, including spill
events, and the potential impacts to the Arctic maritime
environment and Native Alaskan village communities in the
vicinity of the vessel traffic in Western Alaska, including the
Bering Strait.
(4) An evaluation of the extent to which Point Spencer can
serve as a port of refuge and as a staging, logistics, and
operations center from which to conduct and support maritime
emergency and spill response activities.
(5) Recommendations for practical actions that can be taken
by Congress, Federal agencies, the State of Alaska, vessel
carriers and operators, the marine salvage and emergency
response industry, and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate
risks identified in the study carried out under this section.
(c) Consultation.--In the preparation of the study under this
section, the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System
shall consult with--
(1) the Maritime Administration;
(2) the Coast Guard;
(3) the Army Corps of Engineers;
(4) the Department of State;
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(5) the National Transportation Safety Board;
(6) <<NOTE: Canada.>> the Government of Canada, as
appropriate;
(7) the Port Coordination Council for the Port of Point
Spencer;
(8) State and local governments;
(9) other maritime industry participants, including
carriers, shippers, ports, labor, fishing, or other entities;
and
(10) nongovernmental entities with relevant expertise
monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic or the environment
in the Arctic.
(d) Tribal Consultation.--In addition to the entities described in
subsection (c), in preparing the study under this section, the Secretary
of Transportation shall consult with Indian Tribes, including Alaska
Native Corporations, and Alaska Native communities.
(e) Report.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the study under
this section, the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation
System shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the findings
and recommendations of the study.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such
term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of
1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(2) Port coordination council for the port of point
spencer.--The term ``Port Coordination Council for the Port of
Point Spencer'' means the Council established under section 541
of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-120).
SEC. 7323. IMPROVING VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE MONITORING.
(a) Proximity of Anchorages to Pipelines.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Implementation of restructuring
plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Commandant shall implement the November 2021 proposed
plan of the Vessel Traffic Service Los Angeles-Long Beach for
restructuring the Federal anchorages in San Pedro Bay described
on page 54 of the Report of the National Transportation Safety
Board titled ``Anchor Strike of Underwater Pipeline and Eventual
Crude Oil Release'', and issued January 2, 2024.
(2) Study.--The Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating shall conduct a study to identify any
anchorage grounds other than the San Pedro Bay Federal
anchorages in which the distance between the center of an
approved anchorage ground and a pipeline is less than 1 mile.
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate a report on the results of the study required
under paragraph (2).
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(B) Consultation.--In preparing the report and prior
to submission, the Commandant shall consult with mariner
and waterways users, including ocean-going commercial
shipping, commercial fishermen, pilot associations, port
authorities, and recreational boaters on the impact and
feasibility of removing any already established
anchorage grounds.
(C) Contents.--The report under subparagraph (A)
shall include--
(i) a list of the anchorage grounds described
under paragraph (2);
(ii) whether it is possible to move each such
anchorage ground to provide a minimum distance of
1 mile; and
(iii) a recommendation of whether to move any
such anchorage ground and explanation for the
recommendation.
(b) Proximity to Pipeline Alerts.--
(1) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> Audible and visual alarms.--The
Commandant shall consult with the providers of vessel monitoring
systems to add to the monitoring systems for vessel traffic
services audible and visual alarms that alert the watchstander
when an anchored vessel is encroaching on a pipeline.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Notification procedures.--Not later
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant shall develop procedures for all vessel traffic
services to notify pipeline and utility operators following
potential incursions on submerged pipelines within the vessel
traffic service area of responsibility.
(3) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually for the subsequent 3 years,
the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate
a report on the implementation of paragraphs (1) and (2).
SEC. 7324. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ONBOARD VESSELS.
Section 70503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
``While on board a covered vessel, an'' and inserting ``An'';
(2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) manufacture or distribute, possess with intent to
manufacture or distribute, or place or cause to be placed with
intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on
board a covered vessel;'';
(3) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``on board a covered
vessel'' before the semicolon; and
(4) in paragraph (3) by inserting ``while on board a covered
vessel'' after ``such individual''.
SEC. 7325. CYBER-INCIDENT TRAINING.
Section 70103(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(9) The Secretary may conduct no-notice exercises in Captain of
the Port Zones (as described in part 3 of title 33, Code of Federal
Regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of the
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) involving a facility or vessel
required to maintain a security plan under this subsection.''.
SEC.
7326. <<NOTE: Examination. Briefing. Deadline. Assessment.>> NA
VIGATIONAL PROTOCOLS.
The Commandant, in consultation with the Undersecretary of Commerce
for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall examine and provide the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
detailed written briefing to not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act regarding the navigational protocols used by
foreign allied nations governing vessel operations in fog or other low-
visibility conditions, and how such nations employ advanced navigation
technologies and vessel traffic services, including remote sensing,
LiDAR, vessel tracking technologies, data analytics and machine-learning
tools, and uncrewed systems to monitor visibility and improve safety and
efficiency of vessels operations, including an assessment of the types
of data collected through such technologies and the methods used to
communicate that information.
SEC. 7327. ANCHORAGES.
Section 8437 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283)
is <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 4736.>> amended--
(1) by striking subsections (d) and (e);
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Prohibition.--The Commandant shall prohibit any vessel
anchoring on the reach of the Hudson River described in subsection (a)
unless such anchoring is within any anchorage established before January
1, 2021.''.
Subtitle D--Matters Involving Uncrewed Systems
SEC. 7331. <<NOTE: 33 USC 4101 note.>> PILOT PROGRAM FOR
GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF SMALL
UNCREWED MARITIME SYSTEMS.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, for the period beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after such date of
enactment, small uncrewed maritime systems owned, operated, or chartered
by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or that are
performing specified oceanographic surveys on behalf of and pursuant to
a contract or other written agreement with the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, shall not be subject to any vessel
inspection, design, operations, navigation, credentialing, or training
requirement, law, or regulation, that the Assistant Administrator of the
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration determines will harm real-time operational
extreme weather oceanographic and atmospheric data collection and
predictions.
(b) Other Authority.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
limit the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, if there is an
immediate safety or security concern regarding small uncrewed maritime
systems.
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(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Small uncrewed maritime systems.--The term ``small
uncrewed maritime systems'' means unmanned maritime systems (as
defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C.
4101)), that--
(A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length;
(B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and
(C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or
scientific research.
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft
system and associated elements (including communication
links and the components that control the uncrewed
system) that are required for the operator to operate
the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United
States Code).
(d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be construed to
repeal, replace, or preclude application of chapter 551 of title 46,
United States Code.
SEC. 7332. <<NOTE: 14 USC 336 note.>> COAST GUARD TRAINING
COURSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--For the period beginning
on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 3
years after such date of enactment, the Commandant, or such other
individual or organization as the Commandant considers appropriate,
shall develop a training course on small uncrewed maritime systems and
offer such training course at least once each year for Coast Guard
personnel working with or regulating small uncrewed maritime systems.
(b) Course Subject Matter.--In developing the training course under
subsection (a), the Commandant or other individual or organization
shall--
(1) provide an overview and introduction to small uncrewed
maritime systems, including examples of those used by the
Federal Government, in academic settings, and in commercial
sectors;
(2) address the benefits and disadvantages of use of small
uncrewed maritime systems;
(3) address safe navigation of small uncrewed maritime
systems, including measures to ensure collision avoidance;
(4) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems
to communicate with and alert other vessels in the vicinity;
(5) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems
to respond to system alarms and failures to ensure control
commensurate with the risk posed by the systems;
(6) provide present and future capabilities of small
uncrewed maritime systems; and
(7) provide an overview of the role of the International
Maritime Organization in the governance of small uncrewed
maritime systems.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Small uncrewed maritime systems.--The term ``small
uncrewed maritime systems'' means unmanned maritime systems (as
defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C.
4101)), that--
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(A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length;
(B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and
(C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or
scientific research.
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft
system and associated elements (including communication
links and the components that control the uncrewed
system) that are required for the operator to operate
the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United
States Code).
SEC. 7333. <<NOTE: Deadline.>> NOAA MEMBERSHIP ON AUTONOMOUS
VESSEL POLICY COUNCIL.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commandant, with the concurrence of the Assistant Administrator of the
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, shall establish the permanent membership of
a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employee to the
Automated and Autonomous Vessel Policy Council of the Coast Guard, or
its successor body.
SEC. 7334. TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 319(b) of title 14, United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC
336.>> is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``2 or more'' and inserting
``up to 4''; and
(2) in paragraph (3) by inserting ``in person or in
writing'' after ``a briefing''.
SEC. 7335. UNCREWED SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES REPORT.
(a) In General.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report that outlines a plan for
establishing an uncrewed systems capabilities office within the
Coast Guard responsible for the acquisition and development of
uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies and to
expand the capabilities of the Coast Guard with respect to such
technologies.
(2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A management strategy for the acquisition,
development, and deployment of uncrewed system and
counter-uncrewed system technologies.
(B) A service-wide coordination strategy to
synchronize and integrate efforts across the Coast Guard
in order to--
(i) support the primary duties of the Coast
Guard pursuant to section 102 of title 14, United
States Code; and
(ii) pursue expanded research, development,
testing, and evaluation opportunities and funding
to expand and accelerate identification and
transition of
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uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system
technologies.
(C) The identification of contracting and
acquisition authorities needed to expedite the
development and deployment of uncrewed system and
counter-uncrewed system technologies.
(D) A detailed list of commercially available
uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies
with capabilities determined to be useful for the Coast
Guard.
(E) A cross-agency collaboration plan to engage with
the Department of Defense and other relevant agencies to
identify common requirements and opportunities to
partner in acquiring, contracting, and sustaining
uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system
capabilities.
(F) Opportunities to obtain and share uncrewed
system data from government and commercial sources to
improve maritime domain awareness.
(G) The development of a concept of operations for a
data system that supports and integrates uncrewed system
and counter-uncrewed system technologies with key
enablers, including enterprise communications networks,
data storage and management, artificial intelligence and
machine learning tools, and information sharing and
dissemination capabilities.
(b) Briefings.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, and annually thereafter for a period of 3 years, the
Commandant, in coordination with the Administrator of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Executive Director of the
Office of Naval Research, the Director of the National Science
Foundation, and the Director of the White House Office of Science and
Technology Policy, shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, on the future operation
and governance of small uncrewed maritime systems.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Counter-uncrewed system.--The term ``counter-uncrewed
system''--
(A) means a system or device capable of lawfully and
safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an
uncrewed system; and
(B) includes a counter-UAS system (as such term is
defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States
Code).
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft
system and associated elements (including communication
links and the components that control the uncrewed
system) that are required for the operator to operate
the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United
States Code).
SEC. 7336. MEDIUM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES STUDY.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination.>> In General.--Not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
conduct a study
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to determine the feasibility of expanding the National Security Cutter's
medium unmanned aircraft system capabilities to medium endurance cutters
and Offshore Patrol Cutters.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a written report that contains the
results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--In submitting the report under paragraph (1),
the Commandant shall determine--
(A) the feasibility of equipping Offshore Patrol
Cutters and medium endurance cutters with medium
unmanned aircraft systems;
(B) the missions capabilities that would be
strengthened by the use of such systems; and
(V) projected procurement and operational costs for
acquiring such systems.
SEC. 7337. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES REPORT ON UNCREWED SYSTEMS
AND USE OF DATA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall seek to enter into an arrangement with
the National Academy of Sciences under which the Academy shall prepare
an assessment of available uncrewed, autonomous, or remotely-controlled
maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the Coast Guard.
(b) Assessment.--In carrying out the assessment under subsection
(a), the National Academy of Sciences shall--
(1) describe the potential benefits and limitations of
current and emerging uncrewed autonomous, or remotely controlled
systems used in the maritime domain for--
(A) ocean observation;
(B) vessel monitoring and identification;
(C) weather observation;
(D) search and rescue operations;
(E) to the extent practicable for consideration by
the Academy, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and
reconnaissance; and
(F) communications;
(2) assess how technologies described in paragraph (1) can
help prioritize Federal investment by examining--
(A) affordability, including acquisition,
operations, maintenance, and lifecycle costs;
(B) reliability;
(C) versatility;
(D) efficiency; and
(E) estimated service life and persistence of
effort;
(3) analyze whether the use of new and emerging maritime
domain awareness technologies can be used to--
(A) effectively carry out Coast Guard missions at
lower costs and reduced manpower needs;
(B) expand the scope and range of Coast Guard
maritime domain awareness; and
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(C) allow the Coast Guard to more efficiently and
effectively allocate Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, and
personnel;
(4) evaluate the extent to which such systems have moved
from the research and development phase to effective operations
since the National Academy of Sciences published the study
titled ``Leveraging Unmanned Systems for Coast Guard Missions''
and issued in 2020; and
(5) identify adjustments that would be necessary in Coast
Guard authorities, policies, procedures, and protocols to
incorporate uncrewed technologies to enhance efficiency.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after entering into
an arrangement under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate the assessment prepared under this section.
(d) Use of Information.--In formulating costs pursuant to subsection
(b), the National Academy of Sciences may utilize information from other
Coast Guard reports, assessments, or analyses regarding existing Coast
Guard manpower requirements or other reports, assessments, or analyses
for the acquisition of unmanned, autonomous, or remotely-controlled
technologies by the Federal Government.
SEC. 7338. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 14, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 565. <<NOTE: 14 USC 565.>> Use of unmanned aircraft
systems
``With respect to any unmanned aircraft system procured by the Coast
Guard, the Commandant shall ensure that such system be used to support
the primary duties of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 102.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501.>> is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``565. Use of unmanned aircraft systems.''.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 7341. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.
(a) In General.--Title IX of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-282) <<NOTE: 132 Stat.
4322.>> is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 904. <<NOTE: 33 USC 1322 note.>> INFORMATION ON TYPE
APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.
`` <<NOTE: Data.>> Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the
Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any State, the
District of Columbia, any Indian Tribe, or any territory of the United
States, provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard for a ballast
water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the
Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal
Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025 pertaining to--
``(1) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060-3 of
title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date
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of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025)
quality characteristics;
``(2) post-treatment water quality characteristics;
``(3) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060-3 of
title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025)
biologic organism concentrations data; and
``(4) post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations
data.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Frank
LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-
282) <<NOTE: 132 Stat. 4194.>> is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 903 the following:
``Sec. 904. Information on type approval certificates.''.
SEC. 7342. CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> In General.--Section 5(a) of the
Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking
the first sentence and inserting ``Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall
have the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purposes and
provisions of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of section 553
of title 5, United States Code, without regard to subsection (a)
thereof.''.
(b) Nepa Compliance.--Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974
(33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the
following:
``(f) NEPA Compliance.--
``(1) Definition of lead agency.--In this subsection, the
term `lead agency' has the meaning given the term in section 111
of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4336e).
``(2) Lead agency.--
``(A) In general.--For all applications, the
Maritime Administration shall be the Federal lead agency
for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
``(B) Effect of compliance.--Compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall
fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in
carrying out the responsibilities under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.) pursuant to this Act.''.
(c) <<NOTE: 33 USC 1504 note.>> Regulations.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 18
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant
shall transfer the authorities provided to the Coast Guard in
part 148 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect
on the date of enactment of this Act), except as provided in
paragraph (2), to the Secretary of Transportation.
(2) Retention of authority.--The Commandant shall retain
responsibility for authorities pertaining to design,
construction, equipment, and operation of deepwater ports and
navigational safety.
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(3) Updates to authority.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the
updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection.
(d) <<NOTE: 33 USC 1504 note.>> Rule of Construction.--Nothing in
this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed
to limit the authorities of other governmental agencies previously
delegated authorities of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501
et seq.) or any other law.
(e) <<NOTE: 33 USC 1504 note.>> Applications.--Nothing in this
section, or the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any
application submitted before the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 7343. AMENDMENTS TO PASSENGER VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Maintenance of Supplies That Prevent Sexually Transmitted
Diseases.--Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by inserting ``(taking into consideration the length of the
voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can
accommodate)'' after ``a sexual assault''.
(b) Crew Access to Passenger Staterooms; Procedures and
Restrictions.--Section 3507(f) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``and'' at the
end; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following:
``(C) a system that electronically records the date,
time, and identity of each crew member accessing each
passenger stateroom; and''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) ensure that the procedures and restrictions are--
``(A) fully and properly implemented;
``(B) reviewed annually; and
``(C) updated as necessary.''.
SEC. 7344. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH A CETACEAN DESK
FOR PUGET SOUND REGION.
Section 11304(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2022 (16 U.S.C. 1390 note) is amended by striking ``4 years'' and
inserting ``6 years''.
SEC. 7345. SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF USE OF DEVICES
BROADCASTING ON AIS FOR PURPOSES OF
MAKING FISHING GEAR.
Section 11320 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
(Public Law 117-263) <<NOTE: 136 Stat. 4092.>> is amended by striking
``during the period'' and all that follows through the period at the end
and inserting ``until December 31, 2029.''.
SEC. 7346. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES.
Section 3316(d) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows:
``(i) the government of the foreign country in
which the foreign society is headquartered--
``(I) delegates that authority to
the American Bureau of Shipping; or
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``(II) does not delegate that
authority to any classification society;
or''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) <<NOTE: China.>> Clarification on authority.--Nothing
in this subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation
under paragraph (2) to a classification society from the
People's Republic of China.''.
SEC. 7347. ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSEL REMOVALS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the chapter heading <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 4701.>> by
striking ``BARGES'' and inserting ``VESSELS'';
(2) by inserting before section 4701 the following:
``SUBCHAPTER I-- <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 4701.>> BARGES''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``SUBCHAPTER II-- <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 4710.>> NON-BARGE VESSELS
``Sec. 4710. <<NOTE: 46 USC 4710.>> Definitions
``In this subchapter:
``(1) Abandon.--The term `abandon' means to moor, strand,
wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer
than 45 days.
``(2) Covered vessel.--The term `covered vessel' means a
vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter I applies.
``(3) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning
given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination
and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``(4) Native hawaiian organization.--The term `Native
Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given such term in
section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
``Sec. 4711. <<NOTE: Determinations. 46 USC 4711.>> Abandonment
of vessels prohibited
``(a) In General.--An owner or operator of a covered vessel may not
abandon such vessel on the navigable waters of the United States.
``(b) Determination of Abandonment.--
``(1) Notification.--
``(A) In general.--With respect to a covered vessel
that appears to be abandoned, the Commandant of the
Coast Guard shall--
``(i) attempt to identify the owner using the
vessel registration number, hull identification
number, or any other information that can be
reasonably inferred or gathered; and
``(ii) notify such owner--
``(I) of the penalty described in
subsection (c); and
``(II) that the vessel will be
removed at the expense of the owner if
the Commandant determines that the
vessel is abandoned and the owner does
not remove or account for the vessel.
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``(B) Form.--The Commandant shall provide the notice
required under subparagraph (A)--
``(i) <<NOTE: Certified mail.>> if the owner
can be identified, via certified mail or other
appropriate forms determined by the Commandant; or
``(ii) <<NOTE: Publication. Web posting.>> if
the owner cannot be identified, via an
announcement in a local publication and on a
website maintained by the Coast Guard.
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Determination.--The Commandant
shall make a determination not earlier than 45 days after the
date on which the Commandant provides the notification required
under paragraph (1) of whether a covered vessel described in
such paragraph is abandoned.
``(c) Penalty.--
``(1) In general.--The Commandant may assess a civil penalty
of not more than $500 against an owner or operator of a covered
vessel determined to be abandoned under subsection (b) for a
violation of subsection (a).
``(2) Liability in rem.--The owner or operator of a covered
vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under
paragraph (1).
``(3) Limitation.--The Commandant shall not assess a penalty
if the Commandant determines the vessel was abandoned due to
major extenuating circumstances of the owner or operator of the
vessel, including long term medical incapacitation of the owner
or operator.
``(d) Vessels Not Abandoned.--The Commandant may not determine that
a covered vessel is abandoned under this section if--
``(1) such vessel is located at a federally approved or
State approved mooring area;
``(2) such vessel is located on private property with the
permission of the owner of such property;
``(3) <<NOTE: Notification.>> the owner or operator of such
vessel provides a notification to the Commandant that--
``(A) indicates the location of the vessel;
``(B) indicates that the vessel is not abandoned;
and
``(C) <<NOTE: Records.>> contains documentation
proving that the vessel is allowed to be in such
location; or
``(4) the Commandant determines that such an abandonment
determination would not be in the public interest.
``Sec. 4712. <<NOTE: 46 USC 4712.>> Inventory of abandoned
vessels
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the
Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and relevant State agencies,
shall establish and maintain a national inventory of covered vessels
that are abandoned.
``(b) Contents.--The inventory established and maintained under
subsection (a) shall include data on each vessel, including geographic
information system data related to the location of each such vessel.
``(c) <<NOTE: Public information. Web posting.>> Publication.--The
Commandant shall make the inventory established under subsection (a)
publicly available on a website of the Coast Guard.
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``(d) <<NOTE: Process.>> Reporting of Potentially Abandoned
Vessels.--In carrying out this section, the Commandant shall develop a
process by which--
``(1) a State, Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization,
or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to
the Commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory
established under subsection (a);
``(2) <<NOTE: Review. Determination.>> the Commandant shall
review any such report and add such vessel to the inventory if
the Commandant determines that the reported vessel is abandoned
pursuant to section 4711.
``(e) Clarification.--Except in a response action carried out under
section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1321) or in the case of imminent threat to life and safety, the
Commandant shall not be responsible for removing any covered vessels
listed on the inventory established and maintained under subsection
(a).''.
(b) <<NOTE: 46 USC 4710 note.>> Rulemaking.--The Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with
the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and
the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary for Oceans
and Atmosphere, shall issue regulations with respect to the procedures
for determining that a vessel is abandoned for the purposes of
subchapter II of chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code (as added by
this section).
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 47 of title 46, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in section 4701--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
striking ``chapter'' and inserting ``subchapter''; and
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ``chapter'' and
inserting ``subchapter'';
(2) in section 4703 by striking ``chapter'' and inserting
``subchapter'';
(3) in section 4704 by striking ``chapter'' each place it
appears and inserting ``subchapter''; and
(4) in section 4705 by striking ``chapter'' and inserting
``subchapter''.
(d) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for chapter 47 of title 46,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 46 USC prec. 4701.>> is amended--
(1) by inserting before the item relating to section 4701
the following:
``subchapter i--barges''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``subchapter ii--non-barge vessels
``4710. Definitions.
``4711. Abandonment of vessels prohibited.
``4712. Inventory of abandoned vessels.''.
SEC. 7348. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> OFFSHORE OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 3702(b) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
``offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil
industry'' and inserting ``exploration, development, or
production of offshore drilling or production facilities in the
oil industry and non-mineral energy production''; and
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(2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``oil exploitation'' and
inserting ``exploration, development, or production of offshore
energy resources''.
(b) <<NOTE: 46 USC 3702 note.>> Oil Fuel Tank Protection.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law
and not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Commandant shall amend section 125.115(b) of title 46,
Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on such date of
enactment), to reflect the amendment made in subsection (a).
(2) Application.--If the Commandant fails to amend the
section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, then, in lieu of the
application of such section, the Secretary shall allow vessels
to which section 3702 of title 46, United States Code, applies
to transfer fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to
offshore facilities in support of exploration, development, or
production of offshore energy resources.
(c) Outer Continental Shelf Activities.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall amend section G6.3.a
of the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume II
titled ``Materiel Inspection: Outer Continental Shelf
Activities'', issued September 20, 2021 (COMDTINST M16000.76)
(as in effect on such date of enactment), to reflect the
amendment made in subsection (a).
(2) Application.--If the Commandant fails to amend the
section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, then the Secretary
shall in lieu of such section not apply section 3702 of title
46, United States Code, to a documented vessel transferring fuel
from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to an offshore
facility if such vessel is not a tanker and is in the service of
exploration, development, or production of offshore energy
resources.
SEC. 7349. <<NOTE: 46 USC 70003 note.>> PORT ACCESS ROUTES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Regulation.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a regulation for nearshore and
offshore shipping safety fairways, to include a minimum appropriate
width of not less than the width proposed in the proposed rule of the
Coast Guard titled ``Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic
Coast'', issued on January 19, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 3587).
(b) Exception.--The minimum appropriate width under subsection (a)
shall not apply to connector, cutacross, or cutoff fairways, Traffic
Separation Schemes, or precautionary areas.
(c) Applicability.--In issuing the regulation under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall apply the regulation to the geographic area covered
by the proposed rule of the Coast Guard titled ``Shipping Safety
Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast'', issued on January 19, 2024 (89 Fed.
Reg. 3587).
(d) Effective Date.--The regulation issued under subsection (a)
shall take effect on December 31, 2026.
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TITLE LXXIV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE
SEC. 7401. VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS.
(a) Salvage and Marine Firefighting Response Capability.--Section
311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(10) Salvage and marine firefighting response
capability.--
``(A) <<NOTE: President.>> In general.--The
President, acting through the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating unless
otherwise delegated by the President, may require--
``(i) periodic inspection of vessels and
salvage equipment, firefighting equipment, and
other major marine casualty response equipment on
or associated with vessels;
``(ii) periodic verification of capabilities
to appropriately, and in a timely manner, respond
to a marine casualty, including--
``(I) drills, with or without prior
notice;
``(II) review of contracts and
relevant third-party agreements;
``(III) testing of equipment;
``(IV) review of training; and
``(V) <<NOTE: Evaluations.>> other
evaluations of marine casualty response
capabilities, as determined appropriate
by the President; and
``(iii) carrying of appropriate response
equipment for responding to a marine casualty that
employs the best technology economically feasible
and that is compatible with the safe operation of
the vessel.
``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
``(i) Marine casualty.--The term `marine
casualty' means a marine casualty that is required
to be reported pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or
(5) of section 6101 of title 46, United States
Code.
``(ii) Salvage equipment.--The term `salvage
equipment' means any equipment that is capable of
being used to assist a vessel in potential or
actual danger in order to prevent loss of life,
damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo,
or release of its contents into the marine
environment.''.
(b) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report
on--
(A) the state of marine firefighting authorities,
jurisdiction, and plan review; and
(B) other considerations with respect to fires at
waterfront facilities (including vessel fires) and
vessel fires on the navigable waters (as such term is
defined in section
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502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1362)).
(2) Contents.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Comptroller General shall--
(A) examine--
(i) collaboration among Federal and non-
Federal entities for purposes of reducing the
risks to local communities of fires described in
paragraph (1);
(ii) the prevalence and frequency of such
fires; and
(iii) the extent to which firefighters and
marine firefighters are aware of the dangers of
lithium-ion battery fires, including lithium-ion
batteries used for vehicles, and how to respond to
such fires;
(B) review methods of documenting and sharing best
practices throughout the maritime community for
responding to vessel fires; and
(C) make recommendations for--
(i) preparing for, responding to, and training
for such fires;
(ii) clarifying roles and responsibilities of
Federal and non-Federal entities in preparing for,
responding to, and training for such fires; and
(iii) other topics for consideration.
SEC. 7402. USE OF MARINE CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS.
Section 6308 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``initiated'' and
inserting ``conducted''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) For purposes of this section, an administrative proceeding
conducted by the United States includes proceedings under section 7701
and claims adjudicated under section 1013 of the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (33 U.S.C. 2713).''.
SEC. 7403. TIMING OF REVIEW.
Section 1017 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2717) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Timing of Review.--Before the date of completion of a removal
action, no person may bring an action under this Act, section 311 of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), or chapter 7 of
title 5, United States Code, challenging any decision relating to such
removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed under
the National Contingency Plan.''.
SEC. 7404. <<NOTE: 42 USC 9603 note.>> ONLINE INCIDENT REPORTING
SYSTEM.
(a) <<NOTE: Plan.>> In General.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, the National Response Center shall submit
to Congress a plan to design, fund, and staff the National Response
Center to develop and maintain a web-based application by which the
National Response Center may receive notifications of oil discharges or
releases of hazardous substances.
(b) Development of Application.--Not later than 2 years after the
date on which the plan is submitted under subsection (a), the National
Response Center shall--
(1) complete development of the application described in
such subsection; and
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(2) <<NOTE: Notifications.>> allow notifications described
in such subsection that are required under Federal law or
regulation to be made online using such application.
(c) Use of Application.--In carrying out subsection (b), the
National Response Center may not require the notification of an oil
discharge or release of a hazardous substance to be made using the
application developed under such subsection.
SEC. 7405. INVESTMENT.
Section 350 of Public Law 106-113 (43 U.S.C. 1474b note) is
amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (5);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (6), and (7)
as subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively, and
indenting the subsections appropriately;
(3) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``(1) Notwithstanding any other
provision of law and subject to the provisions of
paragraphs (5) and (7)'' and inserting the following:
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the
consent decree issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et
al. (No. A91-082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation,
et al. (No. A91-083 CIV).
``(2) Fund.--The term `Fund' means the Natural Resource
Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund established pursuant to
title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1992 (43 U.S.C. 1474b).
``(3) Outside account.--The term `outside account' means any
account outside the United States Treasury.
``(4) Trustee.--The term `Trustee' means a Federal or State
natural resource trustee for the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
``(b) Deposits.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law and subject to subsection (g)'';
(4) in subsection (b)(1) (as so designated)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by
striking ``issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation,
et al. (No. A91-082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon
Corporation, et al. (No. A91-083 CIV) (hereafter
referred to as the `Consent Decree'),'';
(B) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and
inserting the following:
``(A) the Fund;
``(B) an outside account; or''; and
(C) in the undesignated matter following
subparagraph (C)--
(i) by striking ``the Federal and State
natural resource trustees for the Exxon Valdez oil
spill (`trustees')'' and inserting ``the
Trustees''; and
(ii) by striking ``Any funds'' and inserting
the following:
``(2) Requirement for deposits in outside accounts.--Any
funds'';
(5) in subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by
striking ``(c) Joint'' and inserting the following:
``(c) Transfers.--Any joint'';
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(6) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by
striking ``(d) The transfer'' and inserting the following:
``(d) No Effect on Jurisdiction.--The transfer'';
(7) in subsection (e) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) by striking ``(e) Nothing herein shall affect''
and inserting the following:
``(e) Effect on Other Law.--Nothing in this section affects''; and
(B) by striking ``trustees'' and inserting
``Trustees'';
(8) in subsection (f) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) by striking ``(f) The Federal trustees and the
State trustees'' and inserting the following:
``(f) Grants.--The Trustees''; and
(B) by striking ``this program'' and inserting
``this section, prioritizing the issuance of grants to
facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration
programs''; and
(9) in subsection (g) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) in the second sentence, by striking ``Upon the
expiration of the authorities granted in this section
all'' and inserting the following:
``(2) Return of funds.--On expiration of the authority
provided in this section, all''; and
(B) by striking ``(g) The authority'' and inserting
the following:
``(g) Expiration.--
``(1) In general.--The authority''.
SEC. 7406. ADDITIONAL RESPONSE ASSETS.
(a) Exemption and Requirements.--Section 3302 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(o) Additional Response Assets.--
``(1) Vessels exempt from inspection.--Except as otherwise
provided in this subsection, a qualified vessel engaged in a
qualified oil spill response shall not be subject to inspection
if the qualified vessel--
``(A) has--
``(i) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> an agreement by
contract or other approved means with an oil spill
removal organization to support a response plan
under section 311(j) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)),
including training and exercises related to oil
spill response activities; or
``(ii) been approved by the Secretary to
respond to a discharge of oil or to participate in
training and exercises related to oil spill
response activities;
``(B) is normally and substantially involved in
activities other than, and not adapted to, spill
response;
``(C) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> complies with all
applicable laws for the use of such vessel in the
activities for which such vessel is normally and
substantially operated, including any inspection
requirement under this title for such use; and
``(D) <<NOTE: Certifications.>> has at least 1
person aboard possessing certifications for, or who are
in training for, applicable hazardous waste operations
and emergency response.
``(2) Allowances.--A qualified vessel under paragraph (1)
may--
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``(A) unless otherwise inspected as a towing vessel
under this title, tow only--
``(i) another vessel or a device, including a
bladder, designed to carry oil or oil residues
with the capacity of less than 250 barrels; or
``(ii) oil spill response equipment, including
boom, skimmers, or other response equipment;
``(B) carry--
``(i) temporary storage containers on board
for recovered oil or oil-contaminated materials
collected during an oil spill response, including
bags, drums, and totes as approved by the
Secretary;
``(ii) oil spill response equipment; or
``(iii) no more than 6 passengers for hire in
support of a response plan under Section 311(j) of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1321(j)) approved by the Secretary unless the
vessel has been inspected under paragraph (4) or
(8) of section 3301 or is authorized by the
Secretary to carry more than 6 passengers for
hire;
``(C) if the qualified vessel is a tank vessel, be
used for storage of recovered oil;
``(D) conduct any other operation, or engage in
training or exercises, in support of a response plan
under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the
Secretary.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Qualified vessel.--The term `qualified vessel'
means a vessel operating in Coast Guard District Arctic.
``(B) Qualified oil spill.--The term `qualified oil
spill' means an oil spill occurring in waters subject to
the jurisdiction of Coast Guard District Arctic.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 11316 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263), <<NOTE: 46
USC 3306 note.>> and the items relating to such section in the table of
contents in sections 2(b) and 11001(b) of such Act, are repealed.
(c) <<NOTE: 46 USC 3302 note.>> Savings Clause.--Nothing in this
section shall nullify or invalidate the authorities and responsibilities
prescribed in section 50.10-10 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations,
for the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
SEC. 7407. <<NOTE: 14 USC 717 note.>> INTERNATIONAL MARITIME OIL
SPILL RESPONSE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Review. Update. Plan.>> In General.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant
shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate,
review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency
Plan.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant
shall--
(1) review each geographic annex within the contingency
plan;
(2) for each geographic area covered by the plan--
(A) analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including
the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the
risks of a pollution incident;
(B) assess the risks of a pollution incident; and
(C) update the plan based on such analysis and
assessment;
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(3) determine if any of the areas should be expanded or
modified, and update the plan accordingly to include future risk
projections; and
(4) evaluate the coverage and gaps of response assets on
each side of the United States-Canada border and the manner in
which such assets may be able to aid in implementing such plan.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period. Determination.>> Exercises.--The
Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a
joint training exercise not less than once a year to determine emergency
response capabilities and identify other types of support necessary to
effectuate a successful oil spill response, in accordance with the
Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan, including any
update to such Plan carried out pursuant to subsection (a).
TITLE LXXV--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE
Subtitle A--Accountability Implementation
SEC. 7501. INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COAST GUARD REFORMS.
(a) Government Accountability Office Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall report to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the
efforts of the Coast Guard to mitigate cases of sexual assault
and sexual harassment within the service.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) evaluate--
(i) the efforts of the Commandant to implement
the directed actions from enclosure 1 of the
memorandum titled ``Commandant's Directed
Actions--Accountability and Transparency'' dated
November 27, 2023;
(ii) whether the Commandant met the reporting
requirements under section 5112 of title 14,
United States Code; and
(iii) the effectiveness of the actions of the
Coast Guard, including efforts outside of the
actions described in the memorandum titled
``Commandant's Directed Actions--Accountability
and Transparency'' dated November 27, 2023, to
mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual
harassment and improve the enforcement relating to
such instances within the Coast Guard, and how the
Coast Guard is overcoming challenges in
implementing such actions;
(B) make recommendations to the Commandant for
improvements to the efforts of the service to mitigate
instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and
improve the enforcement relating to such instances
within the Coast Guard; and
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(C) make recommendations to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate to mitigate instances
of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Coast
Guard and improve the enforcement relating to such
instances within the Coast Guard, including proposed
changes to any legislative authorities.
(b) Report by Commandant.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Comptroller General completes all actions under subsection
(a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a detailed written
report that includes the following:
(1) A plan for Coast Guard implementation, including interim
milestones and timeframes, of any recommendation made by the
Comptroller General under subsection (a)(2)(B) with which the
Commandant concurs.
(2) With respect to any recommendation made under subsection
(a)(2)(B) with which the Commandant does not concur, an
explanation of the detailed reasons why the Commandant does not
concur.
SEC. 7502. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC 5115 note.>> COAST GUARD
IMPLEMENTATION OF INDEPENDENT REVIEW
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON ADDRESSING
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN
THE MILITARY.
(a) <<NOTE: Review.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall review the report of
the Independent Review Commission titled ``Hard Truths and the Duty to
Change: Recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual
Assault in the Military'' referred to in the memorandum of the
Department of Defense titled ``Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership
Commanders of the Combatant Commands Defense Agency and DoD Field
Activity Directors'', dated September 22, 2021, (relating to commencing
Department of Defense actions and implementation of the recommendations
of the Independent Review Commission to address sexual assault and
sexual harassment in the military).
(b) Strategy and Action Plan.--On completion of the review required
under subsection (a), and not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant 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
written and detailed strategy and a written and detailed action plan
that--
(1)(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> identifies any
recommendation set forth in the report by the Independent Review
Commission described in subsection (a) that addresses a matter
that is not within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, does not
apply to the Coast Guard, or otherwise would not be beneficial
to members of the Coast Guard, as determined by the Commandant;
and
(B) includes a brief rationale for such
determination; and
(2) with respect to each recommendation set forth in such
report that is not identified under paragraph (1), includes--
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(A)(i) a detailed action plan for implementation of
the recommendation;
(ii) a description of changes the Commandant
will make to associated Coast Guard policies so as
to enable the implementation of the
recommendation;
(iii) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> an estimated
timeline for implementation of the recommendation;
(iv) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> the estimated
cost of the implementation;
(v) legislative proposals for such
implementation, as appropriate; and
(vi) any other information the Commandant
considers appropriate; or
(B) in the case of such a recommendation that the
Commandant is unable to implement, an explanation of the
reason the recommendation cannot be implemented.
(c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter through
2028, the Commandant shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with a briefing on the
status of the implementation of this section and any modification to the
strategy and plan submitted under subsection (b).
Subtitle B--Misconduct
SEC. 7511. COVERED MISCONDUCT.
(a) In General.--Chapter 25 of title 14, <<NOTE: 14 USC notes prec.
2501.>> United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``SUBCHAPTER III-- <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 2531.>> COVERED MISCONDUCT
``Sec. 2531. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2531.>> Comprehensive policy and
procedures on retention and access to evidence
and records relating to sexual misconduct and
other misconduct
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Issuance of Policy.--Not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2025, the Secretary, in consultation with the Office of the Inspector
General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the
Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, shall
issue a comprehensive policy for the Coast Guard on the retention of and
access to evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving
members of the Coast Guard.
``(b) Objectives.--The comprehensive policy required by subsection
(a) shall revise existing policies and procedures, including systems of
records, as necessary to ensure preservation of such evidence and
records for periods sufficient--
``(1) to ensure that members of the Coast Guard who were
victims of covered misconduct are able to pursue claims for
veterans benefits;
``(2) to support administrative processes, criminal
proceedings, and civil litigation conducted by military or civil
authorities; and
``(3) for such other purposes relating to the documentation
of an incident of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
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``(c) Elements.--
``(1) In general.--In developing the comprehensive policy
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum--
``(A) identify records relating to an incident of
covered misconduct that shall be retained;
``(B) with respect to records relating to covered
misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard that are
not records of the Coast Guard, identify such records
known to or in the possession of the Coast Guard, and
set forth procedures for Coast Guard coordination with
the custodian of such records for proper retention of
the records;
``(C) set forth criteria for the collection and
retention of records relating to covered misconduct
involving members of the Coast Guard;
``(D) identify physical evidence and nondocumentary
forms of evidence relating to covered misconduct that
shall be retained;
``(E) set forth the period for which evidence and
records relating to covered misconduct involving members
of the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard Form 6095,
shall be retained, except that--
``(i) any physical or forensic evidence
relating to rape or sexual assault, as described
in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10
(articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), shall be retained not less than
50 years, and for other covered misconduct not
less than the statute of limitations of the
alleged offense under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice; and
``(ii) documentary evidence relating to rape
or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a)
and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b)
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall be
retained not less than 50 years;
``(F) consider locations in which such records shall
be stored;
``(G) identify media and methods that may be used to
preserve and ensure access to such records, including
electronic systems of records;
``(H) ensure the protection of privacy of--
``(i) individuals named in records and status
of records under section 552 of title 5 (commonly
referred to as the `Freedom of Information Act')
and section 552a of title 5 (commonly referred to
as the `Privacy Act'); and
``(ii) individuals named in restricted
reporting cases;
``(I) designate the 1 or more positions within the
Coast Guard that shall have the responsibility for such
record retention by the Coast Guard;
``(J) require education and training for members and
civilian employees of the Coast Guard on record
retention requirements under this section;
``(K) set forth criteria for access to such records
relating to covered misconduct involving members of the
Coast Guard, including whether the consent of the victim
should be required, by--
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``(i) victims of covered misconduct;
``(ii) law enforcement authorities;
``(iii) the Department of Veterans Affairs;
and
``(iv) other individuals and entities,
including alleged assailants;
``(L) require uniform collection of data on--
``(i) the incidence of covered misconduct in
the Coast Guard; and
``(ii) disciplinary actions taken in
substantiated cases of covered misconduct in the
Coast Guard; and
``(M) set forth standards for communications with,
and notifications to, victims, consistent with--
``(i) the requirements of any applicable
Department of Defense policy; and
``(ii) to the extent practicable, any
applicable policy of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating.
``(2) Retention of certain forms and evidence in connection
with restricted reports and unrestricted reports of sexual
assault involving members of the coast guard.--
``(A) In general.--The comprehensive policy required
by subsection (a) shall require all unique or original
copies of Coast Guard Form 6095 filed in connection with
a restricted or unrestricted report on an alleged
incident of rape or sexual assault, as described in
sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a)
and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice),
involving a member of the Coast Guard to be retained for
the longer of--
``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> 50 years
commencing on the date of signature of the covered
person on Coast Guard Form 6095; or
``(ii) the time provided for the retention of
such form in connection with unrestricted and
restricted reports on incidents of sexual assault
involving members of the Coast Guard under Coast
Guard policy.
``(B) Protection of confidentiality.--Any Coast
Guard form retained under subparagraph (A) shall be
retained in a manner that protects the confidentiality
of the member of the Coast Guard concerned in accordance
with Coast Guard policy.
``(3) Retention of case notes in investigations of covered
misconduct involving members of the coast guard.--
``(A) Required retention of all investigative
records.--The comprehensive policy required by
subsection (a) shall require, for all criminal
investigations relating to an alleged incident of
covered misconduct involving a member of the Coast
Guard, the retention of all elements of the case file.
``(B) Elements.--The elements of the case file to be
retained under subparagraph (A) shall include, at a
minimum--
``(i) the case activity record;
``(ii) the case review record;
``(iii) investigative plans; and
``(iv) all case notes made by any
investigating agent.
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``(C) Retention period.--All elements of the case
file shall be retained for not less than 50 years for
cases involving rape or sexual assault, as described in
sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a)
and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), and
not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged
offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for
other covered misconduct, and no element of any such
case file may be destroyed until the expiration of such
period.
``(4) Return of personal property upon completion of related
proceedings in unrestricted reporting cases.--Notwithstanding
the records and evidence retention requirements described in
paragraphs (1)(E) and (2), personal property retained as
evidence in connection with an incident of rape or sexual
assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10
(articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), involving a member of the Coast Guard may be returned
to the rightful owner of such property after the conclusion of
all legal, adverse action, and administrative proceedings
related to such incident, as determined by the Commandant.
``(5) Return of personal property in restricted reporting
cases.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> In general.--The
Secretary shall prescribe procedures under which a
victim who files a restricted report of an incident of
sexual assault may request, at any time, the return of
any personal property of the victim obtained as part of
the sexual assault forensic examination.
``(B) Requirements.--The procedures required by
subparagraph (A) shall ensure that--
``(i) a request by a victim for the return of
personal property described under subparagraph (A)
may be made on a confidential basis and without
affecting the restricted nature of the restricted
report; and
``(ii) at the time of the filing of the
restricted report, a Special Victims' Counsel,
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, or Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate--
``(I) informs the victim that the
victim may request the return of
personal property as described in such
subparagraph; and
``(II) advises the victim that such
a request for the return of personal
property may negatively impact a
subsequent case adjudication if the
victim later decides to convert the
restricted report to an unrestricted
report.
``(C) Rule of construction.--Except with respect to
personal property returned to a victim under this
paragraph, nothing in this paragraph may be construed to
affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault
forensic examination kit for the period specified in
paragraph (2).
``(6) Victim access to records.--With respect to victim
access to records after all final disposition actions and any
appeals have been completed, as applicable, the comprehensive
policy required by subsection (a) shall provide that, to the
maximum extent practicable, and in such a manner that will not
jeopardize an active investigation or an active case--
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``(A) a victim of covered misconduct in a case in
which either the victim or alleged perpetrator is a
covered person shall have access to all records that are
directly related to the victim's case, or related to the
victim themselves, in accordance with the policy issued
under subsection (a) and subject to required protections
under sections 552 and 552a of title 5;
``(B) <<NOTE: Determination.>> a victim of covered
misconduct who requests access to records under section
552 or 552a of title 5 concerning the victim's case
shall be determined to have a compelling need, and the
records request shall be processed under expedited
processing procedures, if in the request for such
records the victim indicates that the records concerned
are related to the covered misconduct case;
``(C) in applying sections 552 and 552a of title 5
to the redaction of information related to a records
request by a victim of covered misconduct made under
such sections after all final disposition actions and
any appeals have been completed--
``(i) any such redaction shall be applied to
the minimum extent possible so as to ensure the
provision of the maximum amount of unredacted
information to the victim that is permissible by
law; and
``(ii) any such redaction shall not be applied
to--
``(I) receipt by the victim of the
victim's own statement; or
``(II) the victim's information from
an investigation; and
``(D) <<NOTE: Briefing.>> in the case of such a
records request for which the timelines for expedited
processing are not met, the Commandant shall provide to
the Secretary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives in person and in writing a briefing that
explains the reasons for the denial or the delay in
processing, as applicable.
``(d) Definition of Covered Person.--In this section, the term
`covered person' includes--
``(1) a member of the Coast Guard on active duty;
``(2) a member of the Coast Guard Reserve with respect to
crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary on any date
on which such member is in a military status under section 802
of title 10 (article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice);
``(3) a former member of the Coast Guard with respect to
crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary; and
``(4) in the case of an investigation of covered misconduct
conducted by, or an incident of covered misconduct reported to,
the Coast Guard involving a civilian employee of the Coast
Guard, any such civilian employee of the Coast Guard.
``(e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section authorizes or
requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery,
inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal
documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the
Government, or their assistants or representatives.
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``Sec. 2532. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2532.>> Requirement to maintain
certain records
``(a) In General.--The Commandant shall maintain all work product
related to documenting a disposition decision on an investigation by the
Coast Guard Investigative Service or other law enforcement entity
investigating a Coast Guard member accused of an offense against chapter
47 of title 10.
``(b) Record Retention Period.--Work product documents and the case
action summary described in subsection (c) shall be maintained for a
period of not less than 7 years from the date of the disposition
decision.
``(c) Case Action Summary.--Upon a final disposition action for
cases described in subsection (a), except for offenses of wrongful use
or possession of a controlled substance under section 912a of title 10
(article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), where the member
accused is an officer of pay grade O-4 and below or an enlisted member
of pay grade E-7 and below, a convening authority shall sign a case
action summary that includes the following:
``(1) The disposition actions.
``(2) The name and command of the referral authority.
``(3) Records documenting when a referral authority
consulted with a staff judge advocate or special trial counsel,
as applicable, before a disposition action was taken, to include
the recommendation of the staff judge advocate or special trial
counsel.
``(4) A reference section listing the materials reviewed in
making a disposition decision.
``(5) The Coast Guard Investigative Service report of
investigation.
``(6) The completed Coast Guard Investigative Service report
of adjudication included as an enclosure.
``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `work product'
includes--
``(1) a prosecution memorandum;
``(2) emails, notes, and other correspondence related to a
disposition decision; and
``(3) the contents described in paragraphs (1) through (6)
of subsection (c).
``(e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section authorizes or
requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery,
inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal
documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the
Government, or their assistants or representatives.
``Sec. 2533. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2533.>> Covered misconduct in Coast
Guard
``(a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In General.--Not later than March 1 each
year, the Commandant 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 incidents of
covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including
recruits and officer candidates, and claims of retaliation related to
the reporting of any such incident.
``(b) Continuity of Data and Reporting.--In carrying out this
section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection
and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not
compromised.
``(c) Contents.--
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``(1) Incidents involving members.--
``(A) Information and data.--
``(i) In general.--Each report required under
subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding
calendar year, information and data on--
``(I) incidents of covered
misconduct; and
``(II) incidents of retaliation
against a member of the Coast Guard
related to the reporting of covered
misconduct, disaggregated by type of
retaliation claim.
``(ii) Inclusions.--The information and data
on the incidents described in clause (i) shall
include the following:
``(I) All incidents of covered
misconduct and retaliation described in
clause (i) reported to the Commandant or
any other official of the Coast Guard
during the preceding calendar year
(referred to in this subsection as a
`reported incident').
``(II) The number of reported
incidents committed against members of
the Coast Guard.
``(III) The number of reported
incidents committed by members of the
Coast Guard.
``(IV) Information on reported
incidents, in accordance with the policy
prescribed under section 549G(b) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note),
to the maximum extent practicable.
``(V) The number of reported
incidents that were entered into the
Catch a Serial Offender system,
including the number of such incidents
that resulted in the identification of a
potential or confirmed match.
``(VI) The number of reported
incidents that were substantiated
(referred to in this subsection as a
`substantiated reported incident').
``(VII) A synopsis of each
substantiated reported incident that
includes--
``(aa) a brief description
of the nature of the incident;
``(bb) whether the accused
member has previously been
convicted of sexual assault; and
``(cc) whether alcohol or
other controlled or prohibited
substances were involved in the
incident, and a description of
the involvement.
``(VIII) The type of case
disposition associated with each
substantiated reported incident, such
as--
``(aa) conviction and
sentence by court-martial,
including charges and
specifications for which
convicted;
``(bb) acquittal of all
charges at court-martial;
``(cc) as appropriate,
imposition of a nonjudicial
punishment under section 815 of
title
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10 (article 15 of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice);
``(dd) as appropriate,
administrative action taken,
including a description of each
type of such action imposed;
``(ee) dismissal of all
charges, including a description
of each reason for dismissal and
the stage at which dismissal
occurred; and
``(ff) whether the accused
member was administratively
separated or, in the case of an
officer, allowed to resign in
lieu of court-martial, and the
characterization (honorable,
general, or other than
honorable) of the service of the
member upon separation or
resignation.
``(IX) With respect to any incident
of covered misconduct reported to the
Commandant or any other official of the
Coast Guard during the preceding
calendar year that involves a report of
retaliation relating to the incident--
``(aa) a narrative
description of the retaliation
claim;
``(bb) the nature of the
relationship between the
complainant and the individual
accused of committing the
retaliation; and
``(cc) the nature of the
relationship between the
individual accused of committing
the covered misconduct and the
individual accused of committing
the retaliation.
``(X) The disposition of or action
taken by the Coast Guard or any other
Federal, State, local, or Tribal entity
with respect to a substantiated reported
incident.
``(XI) With respect to any
investigation of a reported incident--
``(aa) the status of the
investigation or information
relating to any referral to
outside law enforcement
entities;
``(bb) the official or
office of the Coast Guard that
received the complaint;
``(cc) a description of the
results of such an investigation
or information with respect to
whether the results of the
investigation were provided to
the complainant; or
``(dd) whether the
investigation substantiated an
offense under chapter 47 of
title 10 (the Uniform Code of
Military Justice).
``(iii) Format.--With respect to the
information and data required under clause (i),
the Commandant shall report such information and
data separately for each type of covered
misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the
information and data for multiple types of covered
misconduct offenses.
``(B) Trends.--Subject to subsection (b), beginning
on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, each report required by
subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar
year, an analysis or assessment of trends in the
occurrence, as applicable, of
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incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i), since the
date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-213).
``(C) Response.--Each report required under
subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar
year, a description of the policies, procedures,
processes, initiatives, investigations (including
overarching investigations), research, or studies
implemented by the Commandant in response to any
incident described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving a
member of the Coast Guard.
``(D) Plan.--Each report required under subsection
(a) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during
the year following the year covered by the report to
enhance the prevention of and response to incidents
described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving members of
the Coast Guard.
``(E) Covered misconduct prevention and response
activities.--Each report required under subsection (a)
shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered
misconduct prevention and response activities related to
incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) carried out
by the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year.
``(F) Contributing factors.--Each report required
under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents
described in subparagraph (A)(i)--
``(i) an analysis of the factors that may have
contributed to such incidents;
``(ii) an assessment of the role of such
factors in contributing to such incidents during
such year; and
``(iii) recommendations for mechanisms to
eliminate or reduce such contributing factors.
``(2) Incidents involving recruits and officer candidates.--
``(A) Information and data.--
``(i) In general.--Subject to subsection (b),
each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, as a separate appendix or enclosure, for
the preceding calendar year, information and data
on--
``(I) incidents of covered
misconduct involving a recruit of the
Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May
or an officer candidate at the Coast
Guard Officer Candidate School; and
``(II) incidents of retaliation
against such a recruit or officer
candidate related to the reporting of
covered misconduct, disaggregated by
type of retaliation claim.
``(ii) Inclusions.--
``(I) In general.--The information
and data on the incidents described in
clause (i) shall include the following:
``(aa) All incidents of
covered misconduct and
retaliation described in clause
(i) reported to the Commandant
or any other official of the
Coast Guard during the preceding
calendar year (referred to in
this subsection as a `reported
incident').
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``(bb) The number of
reported incidents committed
against recruits and officer
candidates described in clause
(i)(I).
``(cc) The number of
reported incidents committed by
such recruits and officer
candidates.
``(dd) Information on
reported incidents, in
accordance with the policy
prescribed under section 549G(b)
of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note),
to the maximum extent
practicable.
``(ee)(AA) The number of
reported incidents that were
entered into the Catch a Serial
Offender system.
``(BB) Of such reported
incidents entered into such
system, the number that
resulted in the
identification of a
potential or confirmed
match.
``(ff) The number of
reported incidents that were
substantiated (referred to in
this subsection as a
`substantiated reported
incident').
``(gg) A synopsis of each
substantiated reported incident
that includes--
``(AA) a brief
description of the nature of
the incident; and
``(BB) whether alcohol
or other controlled or
prohibited substances were
involved in the incident,
and a description of the
involvement.
``(hh) The type of case
disposition associated with each
substantiated reported incident,
such as--
``(AA) conviction and
sentence by court-martial,
including charges and
specifications for which
convicted;
``(BB) acquittal of all
charges at court-martial;
``(CC) as appropriate,
imposition of a nonjudicial
punishment under section 815
of title 10 (article 15 of
the Uniform Code of Military
Justice);
``(DD) as appropriate,
administrative action taken,
including a description of
each type of such action
imposed;
``(EE) dismissal of all
charges, including a
description of each reason
for dismissal and the stage
at which dismissal occurred;
and
``(FF) whether the
accused member was
administratively separated
or, in the case of an
officer, allowed to resign
in lieu of court-martial,
and the characterization
(honorable, general, or
other than honorable) of the
service of the member upon
separation or resignation.
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``(ii) With respect to any
incident of covered misconduct
involving recruits or officer
candidates reported to the
Commandant or any other official
of the Coast Guard during the
preceding calendar year that
involves a report of retaliation
relating to the incident--
``(AA) a narrative
description of the
retaliation claim;
``(BB) the nature of the
relationship between the
complainant and the
individual accused of
committing the retaliation;
and
``(CC) the nature of the
relationship between the
individual accused of
committing the covered
misconduct and the
individual accused of
committing the retaliation.
``(jj) The disposition of or
action taken by the Coast Guard
or any other Federal, State,
local, or Tribal entity with
respect to a substantiated
reported incident.
``(kk) With respect to any
investigation of a reported
incident--
``(AA) the status of the
investigation or information
relating to any referral to
outside law enforcement
entities;
``(BB) the official or
office of the Coast Guard
that received the complaint;
``(CC) a description of
the results of such an
investigation or information
with respect to whether the
results of the investigation
were provided to the
complainant; or
``(DD) whether the
investigation substantiated
an offense under chapter 47
of title 10 (the Uniform
Code of Military Justice).
``(II) Format.--With respect to the
information and data required under
clause (i), the Commandant shall report
such information and data separately for
each type of covered misconduct offense,
and shall not aggregate the information
and data for multiple types of covered
misconduct offenses.
``(B) Trends.--Subject to subsection (b), beginning
on the date of enactment of Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2025, each report required by subsection (a)
shall include, for the preceding calendar year, an
analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence, as
applicable, of incidents described in subparagraph
(A)(i), since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-
213).
``(C) Response.--Each report required under
subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar
year, a description of the policies, procedures,
processes, initiatives, investigations (including
overarching investigations), research, or studies
implemented by the Commandant in
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response to any incident described in subparagraph
(A)(i) involving--
``(i) a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training
Center Cape May; or
``(ii) an officer candidate at the Coast Guard
Officer Candidate School.
``(D) Plan.--Each report required under subsection
(a) shall include a written and detailed plan for
actions to be taken during the year following the year
covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and
response to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i)
involving a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training
Center Cape May or an officer candidate at the Coast
Guard Officer Candidate School.
``(E) Covered misconduct prevention and response
activities.--Each report required under subsection (a)
shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered
misconduct prevention and response activities related to
incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) of this
paragraph carried out by the Coast Guard during the
preceding calendar year.
``(F) Contributing factors.--Each report required
under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents
described in subparagraph (A)(i)--
``(i) an analysis of the factors that may have
contributed to such incidents;
``(ii) an assessment of the role of such
factors in contributing to such incidents during
such year; and
``(iii) recommendations for mechanisms to
eliminate or reduce such contributing factors.
``(3) Implementation status of accountability and
transparency review directed actions.-- <<NOTE: Time
period. Effective date.>> Each report required under subsection
(a) submitted during the 5-year period beginning on March 1,
2025, shall include information on the implementation by the
Commandant of the directed actions described in the memorandum
of the Coast Guard titled `Commandant's Directed Actions--
Accountability and Transparency', issued on November 27, 2023,
including--
``(A) a description of actions taken to address each
directed action during the year covered by the report;
``(B) the implementation status of each directed
action;
``(C) in the case of any directed action that has
not been implemented--
``(i) a detailed action plan for
implementation of the recommendation;
``(ii) an estimated timeline for
implementation of the recommendation;
``(iii) description of changes the Commandant
intends to make to associated Coast Guard policies
so as to enable the implementation of the
recommendation; and
``(iv) any other information the Commandant
considers appropriate;
``(D) a description of the metrics and milestones
used to measure completion, accountability, and
effectiveness of each directed action;
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``(E) a description of any additional actions the
Commandant is taking to mitigate instances of covered
misconduct within the Coast Guard;
``(F) any legislative change proposal necessary to
implement the directed actions; and
``(G) a detailed list of funding necessary to
implement the directed actions in a timely and effective
manner, including a list of personnel needed for such
implementation.
``(d) Victim Confidentiality.--To the extent that information
collected under the authority of this section is reported or otherwise
made available to the public, such information shall be provided in a
form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under
Federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims.
``(e) Substantiated Defined.--In this section, the term
`substantiated' has the meaning given the term under section 1631(c) of
the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
(10 U.S.C. 1561 note).
``Sec. 2534. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2534.>> Review of discharge
characterization
``(a) Downgrade.--
``(1) In general.--The decision to conduct a case review
under this section shall be at the discretion of the Secretary
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
``(2) Board of review.--In addition to the requirements of
section 1553 of title 10, a board of review for a former member
of the Coast Guard established pursuant to such section and
under part 51 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in
effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2025), may upon a motion of the board and subject to
review by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating, downgrade an honorable discharge to a
general (under honorable conditions) discharge upon a finding
that a former member of the Coast Guard, while serving on active
duty as a member of the armed forces, committed sexual assault
or sexual harassment in violation of section 920, 920b, or 934
of title 10 (article 120, 120b, or 134 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice).
``(3) Evidence.--Any downgrade under paragraph (2) shall be
supported by clear and convincing evidence.
``(4) Limitation.--The review board under paragraph (2) may
not downgrade a discharge of a former member of the Coast Guard
if the same action described in paragraph (2) was considered
prior to separation from active duty by an administrative board
in determining the characterization of discharge as otherwise
provided by law and in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating.
``(b) <<NOTE: Records.>> Procedural Rights.--
``(1) In general.--A review by a board established under
section 1553 of title 10 and under part 51 of title 33, Code of
Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of
the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025), shall be based on
the records of the Coast Guard, and with respect to a member who
also served in another one of the armed forces,
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the records of the armed forces concerned and such other
evidence as may be presented to the board.
``(2) Evidence by witness.--A witness may present evidence
to the board in person or by affidavit.
``(3) Appearance before board.--A person who requests a
review under this section may appear before the board in person
or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization
recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 59
of title 38.
``(4) Notification.--A former member of the Coast Guard who
is subject to a downgrade in discharge characterization review
under subsection (a) shall be notified in writing of such
proceedings, afforded the right to obtain copies of records and
documents relevant to the proceedings, and the right to appear
before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited
representative of an organization recognized by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs under chapter 59 of title 38.
``Sec. 2535. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2535.>> Safe-to-Report policy for
Coast Guard
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Public information. Applicability.>> In
General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall, in
consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, establish
and maintain a detailed and publicly available safe-to-report policy
described in subsection (b) that applies with respect to all members of
the Coast Guard (including members of the reserve and auxiliary
components of the Coast Guard), cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and
any other individual undergoing training at an accession point of the
Coast Guard.
``(b) Safe-to-Report Policy.--The safe-to-report policy described in
this subsection is a policy that--
``(1) prescribes the handling of minor collateral
misconduct, involving a member of the Coast Guard who is the
alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> applies to all such
individuals, regardless of--
``(A) to whom the victim makes the allegation or who
receives the victim's report of sexual assault; or
``(B) whether the report, investigation, or
prosecution is handled by military or civilian
authorities.
``(c) Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances.--In issuing the
policy under subsection (a), the Commandant shall specify mitigating
circumstances that decrease the gravity of minor collateral misconduct
or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline and
aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral
misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline
for purposes of the safe-to-report policy.
``(d) <<NOTE: Process.>> Tracking of Collateral Misconduct
Incidents.--In conjunction with the issuance of the policy under
subsection (a), the Commandant shall develop and implement a process to
anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are
subject to the safe-to-report policy.
``(e) Minor Collateral Misconduct Defined.--In this section, the
term `minor collateral misconduct' means any minor misconduct that is
potentially punishable under chapter 47 of title 10 that--
``(1) is committed close in time to or during a sexual
assault and directly related to the incident that formed the
basis of the allegation of sexual assault allegation;
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``(2) is discovered as a direct result of the report of
sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into such sexual
assault; and
``(3) does not involve aggravating circumstances (as
specified in the policy issued under subsection (a)) that
increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or the impact of
such misconduct on good order and discipline.
``Sec. 2536. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2536.>> Notification of changes to
Uniform Code of Military Justice or Manual for
Courts Martial relating to covered misconduct
`` <<NOTE: Effective date. Time period.>> Beginning on March 30,
2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall provide a detailed
written notification to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with respect to each of
the following:
``(1) Whether the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter
47 of title 10) has been amended--
``(A) to add any sex-related offense as a new
article; or
``(B) to remove an article relating to covered
misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through
(7) of section 301.
``(2) Whether the Manual for Courts Martial has been
modified--
``(A) to add any sex-related offense as an offense
described under an article of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice; or
``(B) to remove as an offense described under an
article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice covered
misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through
(7) of section 301.
``Sec. 2537. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2537.>> Accountability and
transparency relating to allegations of
misconduct against senior leaders
``(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Public information. Policy.>> In General.--
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall establish a publicly
available, written policy to improve oversight, investigations,
accountability, and public transparency regarding alleged misconduct of
senior leaders of the Coast Guard.
``(b) Elements.--The policy required by subsection (a)--
``(1) shall require that--
``(A) any allegation of alleged misconduct made
against a senior leader of the Coast Guard shall be
reported to the Office of the Inspector General of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating not
later than 72 hours after the allegation is reported to
the Coast Guard or the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating; and
``(B) the Inspector General of the department in
which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the head
of the Coast Guard office in which the senior leader is
serving with respect to the receipt of such allegation,
or, in a case where the senior leader is the head of
such Coast Guard office, the next in the chain of
command, as appropriate, except in a case in which the
Inspector General determines that such notification
would risk impairing an
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ongoing investigation, would unnecessarily compromise
the anonymity of the individual making the allegation,
or would otherwise be inappropriate; and
``(2) to the extent practicable, shall be consistent with
Department of Defense directives, including Department of
Defense Directive 5505.06.
``(c) First Right to Exclusive Investigation.--The Inspector General
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating--
``(1) shall have the first right to investigate an
allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and
``(2) in cases with concurrent jurisdiction involving an
allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A), may investigate
such an allegation to the exclusion of any other Coast Guard
criminal or administrative investigation if the Inspector
General determines that an exclusive investigation is necessary
to maintain the integrity of the investigation.
``(d) Public Availability and Broad Dissemination.--The policy
established under subsection (a) shall be made available to the public
and incorporated into training and curricula across the Coast Guard at
all levels to ensure broad understanding of the policy among members and
personnel of the Coast Guard.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Alleged misconduct.--The term `alleged misconduct'--
``(A) means a credible allegation that, if proven,
would constitute a violation of--
``(i) a provision of criminal law, including
the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47
of title 10); or
``(ii) a recognized standard, such as the
Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation or
other Federal regulation, including any other
Department of Defense regulation and any
Department of Homeland Security regulation; or
``(B) could reasonably be expected to be of
significance to the Secretary or the Inspector General
of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating,
particularly in a case in which there is an element of
misuse of position or of unauthorized personal benefit
to the senior official, a family member, or an
associate.
``(2) Senior leader of the coast guard.--The term `senior
leader of the Coast Guard' means--
``(A) an active duty, retired, or reserve officer of
the Coast Guard in the grade of O-7 or higher;
``(B) an officer of the Coast Guard selected for
promotion to the grade of O-7;
``(C) a current or former civilian member of the
Senior Executive Service (career reserved) employed by
the Coast Guard; or
``(D) any civilian member of the Coast Guard whose
position is deemed equivalent to that of a member of the
Senior Executive Service (career reserved), as
determined by the Office of the Inspector General of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
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``Sec. 2538. <<NOTE: Policy. 14 USC 2538.>> Inclusion and command
review of information on covered misconduct in
personnel service records
``(a) Information on Reports on Covered Misconduct.--
``(1) In general.--If a complaint of covered misconduct is
made against a member of the Coast Guard and the member is
convicted by court-martial or receives nonjudicial punishment or
punitive administrative action for such covered misconduct, a
notation to that effect shall be placed in the personnel service
record of the member, regardless of the grade of the member.
``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the inclusion of information
in personnel service records under paragraph (1) is to alert
supervisors and commanders to any member of their command who
has received a court-martial conviction, nonjudicial punishment,
or punitive administrative action for covered misconduct in
order--
``(A) to reduce the likelihood that repeat offenses
will escape the notice of supervisors and commanders;
and
``(B) to help inform commissioning or promotability
of the member;
``(3) Limitation on placement.--A notation under paragraph
(1) may not be placed in the restricted section of the personnel
service record of a member.
``(4) Construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be
construed to prohibit or limit the capacity of a member of the
Coast Guard to challenge or appeal the placement of a notation,
or location of placement of a notation, in the personnel service
record of the member in accordance with procedures otherwise
applicable to such challenges or appeals.
``(b) Command Review of History of Covered Misconduct.--
``(1) In general.--Under policy to be prescribed by the
Secretary, the commanding officer of a unit or facility to which
a covered member is assigned or transferred shall review the
history of covered misconduct as documented in the personnel
service record of a covered member in order to become familiar
with such history of the covered member.
``(2) Covered member defined.--In this subsection, the term
`covered member' means a member of the Coast Guard who, at the
time of assignment or transfer as described in paragraph (1),
has a history of 1 or more covered misconduct offenses as
documented in the personnel service record of such member or
such other records or files as the Commandant shall specify in
the policy prescribed under subparagraph (A).
``(c) Review of Personnel Service Record to Determine Suitability
for Civilian Employment.-- <<NOTE: Procedures.>> Under policy to be
prescribed by the Secretary, the Commandant shall establish procedures
that are consistent with the law, policies, and practices of the
Department of Defense in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast
Guard Authorization Act of 2025 to consider and review the personnel
service record of a former member of the Armed Forces to determine the
suitability of the individual for civilian employment in the Coast
Guard.
``Sec. 2539. <<NOTE: 14 USC 2539.>> Covered misconduct defined
``In this title, the term `covered misconduct' means--
``(1) rape and sexual assault, as described in sections
920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice);
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``(2) sexual harassment, as described in Executive Order
14062 dated January 26, 2022, and enumerated under section 934
of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice);
``(3) abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual contact,
as described in sections 920(c) and 920(d) of title 10 (articles
120(c) and 120(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice);
``(4) wrongful broadcast, dissemination, or creation of
content as described in sections 917 and 920c of title 10
(articles 117a and 120c of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice);
``(5) the child pornography offenses as described in section
934 of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice);
``(6) rape and sexual assault of a child, other sexual
misconduct, and stalking, as described in sections 920b,
920c(a), and 930 of title 10 (articles 120b, 120c, and 130 of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and
``(7) domestic violence, as described in section 928b of
title 10 (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice).''.
(b) <<NOTE: 14 USC 2534 note.>> Rulemaking.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall initiate a
rulemaking to implement section 2534.
(2) Deadline for regulations.--The regulations issued under
paragraph (1) shall take effect not later than 180 days after
the date on which the Commandant promulgates a final rule
pursuant to such paragraph.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14,
United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 2501.>> is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``Subtitle III--Covered Misconduct
``2531. Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to
evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other
misconduct.
``2532. Requirement to maintain certain records.
``2533. Covered misconduct in Coast Guard.
``2534. Review of discharge characterization.
``2535. Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard.
``2536. Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice or
Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered misconduct.
``2537. Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of
misconduct against senior leaders.
``2538. Inclusion and command review of information on covered
misconduct in personnel service records.
``2539. Covered misconduct defined.''.
SEC. 7512. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> POLICY RELATING TO
CARE AND SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF COVERED
MISCONDUCT.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In General.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall issue Coast
Guard policy relating to the care and support of members of the Coast
Guard who are alleged victims covered misconduct.
(b) Elements.--The policy required by subsection (a) shall require,
to the maximum extent practicable, that--
(1) a member of the Coast Guard who is an alleged victim of
covered misconduct and discloses such covered misconduct to the
appropriate individual of the Coast Guard responsible for
providing victim care and support--
(A) shall receive care and support from such
individual; and
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(B) such individual shall not deny or unreasonably
delay providing care and support; and
(2) in the case of such an alleged victim to whom care and
support cannot be provided by the appropriate individual
contacted by the alleged victim based on programmatic
eligibility criteria or any other reason that affects the
ability of such appropriate individual to provide care and
support (such as being stationed at a remote unit or serving on
a vessel currently underway) the alleged victim shall receive,
with the permission of the alleged victim--
(A) an in-person introduction to appropriate service
providers, for which the alleged victim is physically
present, which shall occur at the discretion of the
alleged victim; and
(B) access to follow-up services from the
appropriate 1 or more service providers.
(c) Applicability.--The policy issued under subsection (a) shall
apply to--
(1) all Coast Guard personnel responsible for the care and
support of victims of covered misconduct; and
(2) any other Coast Guard personnel the Commandant considers
appropriate.
(d) Revision of Policy Relating to Domestic Abuse.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
issue or revise any Coast Guard policy or process described in
paragraph (2) so as to define the term ``intimate partner'' to
have the meaning given such term in section 930 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) Policy or process described.--A policy or process
referred to in paragraph (1) is a policy or process which is--
(A) related to domestic abuse;
(B) written; and
(C) <<NOTE: Public information.>> publicly
available.
(e) Training.--
(1) In general.--All Coast Guard personnel responsible for
the care and support of members of the Coast Guard who are
alleged victims of covered misconduct shall receive training in
accordance with professional standards of practice to ensure
that such alleged victims receive adequate care that is
consistent with the policy issued under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The training required by paragraph (1)--
(A) shall include--
(i) instructions on specific procedures for
implementing the policy issued under subsection
(a); and
(ii) information on resources and personnel
critical for the implementation of such policy;
and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, shall be
provided in person.
(f) Covered Misconduct.--In this section, the term ``covered
misconduct'' shall have the meaning given such term in section 2539 of
title 14, United States Code.
SEC. 7513. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> FLAG OFFICER REVIEW
OF, AND CONCURRENCE IN, SEPARATION OF
MEMBERS WHO HAVE REPORTED COVERED
MISCONDUCT.
(a) Policy to Require Review of Certain Proposed Involuntary
Separations.-- <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Not later than 120 days after the
date of
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enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall establish, with respect to
any proposed involuntary separation under chapter 59 of title 10, United
States Code, a Coast Guard policy to review the circumstances of, and
grounds for, such a proposed involuntary separation of any member of the
Coast Guard who--
(1) made a restricted or unrestricted report of covered
misconduct;
(2) within 2 years after making such a report, is
recommended for involuntary separation from the Coast Guard; and
(3) requests the review on the grounds that the member
believes the recommendation for involuntary separation from the
Coast Guard was initiated in retaliation for making the report.
(b) Recusal.--
(1) <<NOTE: Process.>> In general.--The policy established
under subsection (a) shall set forth a process for the recusal
of commanding officers and the flag officer described in
subsection (c)(2) from making initial or subsequent decisions on
proposed separations or from reviewing proposed separations.
(2) Criteria.--The recusal process established under
paragraph (1) shall specify criteria for recusal, including
mandatory recusal from making a decision on a proposed
separation, and from reviewing a proposed separation, if the
commanding officer or the flag officer described in subsection
(c)(2) was, at any time--
(A) the subject of a complaint of any form of
assault, harassment, or retaliation, filed by the member
of the Coast Guard described in subsection (a) who is
the subject of a proposed involuntary separation or
whose proposed separation is under review; or
(B) associated with the individual suspected or
accused of perpetrating the incident of covered
misconduct reported by such member.
(c) Concurrence of Flag Officer Required.--
(1) In general.--The policy established under subsection (a)
shall require the concurrence of the flag officer described in
paragraph (2) in order to separate the member of the Coast Guard
described in such subsection.
(2) Flag officer described.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the flag officer described in this paragraph is--
(i) the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support
or the successor Vice Admiral that oversees
personnel policy; or
(ii) a designee of the Deputy Commandant for
Mission Support (or the successor Vice Admiral
that oversees personnel policy) who is in a grade
not lower than O-7.
(B) Chain of command exception.--In the case of a
member of the Coast Guard described in subsection (a)
who is in the immediate chain of command of the Deputy
Commandant for Mission Support or the successor Vice
Admiral that oversees personnel policy or the designee
of the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support or the
successor Vice Admiral that oversees personnel policy,
the flag officer described in this paragraph is a flag
officer
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outside the chain of command of such member, as
determined by the Commandant consistent with the policy
established under subsection (a).
(d) Notification Required.--Any member of the Coast Guard who has
made a report of covered misconduct and who receives a proposal for
involuntary separation shall be notified at the time of such proposal of
the right of the member to a review under this section.
(e) Covered Misconduct Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
misconduct'' shall have the meaning given such term in section 2539 of
title 14, United States Code.
SEC. 7514. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> POLICY
AND PROGRAM TO EXPAND PREVENTION OF
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall develop and issue a comprehensive
policy for the Coast Guard to reinvigorate the prevention of misconduct
involving members and civilians of the Coast Guard that contains the
policy elements described in section 1561 of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Programs Required.--Not later than 180 days after the issuance
of the policy required under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall develop
and implement for the Coast Guard a program to reinvigorate the
prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the Coast
Guard.
SEC. 7515. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> TRAINING
AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR COVERED
MISCONDUCT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.
(a) Modification of Curriculum.--
(1) <<NOTE: Revision.>> In general.--Not later than 2 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
revise the curriculum of the Coast Guard with respect to covered
misconduct prevention and response training--
(A) to include--
(i) information on procedures and
responsibilities with respect to reporting
requirements, investigations, survivor health and
safety (including expedited transfers, no-contact
orders, military and civilian protective orders,
and temporary separations), and whistleblower
protections;
(ii) information on Department of Veterans
Affairs resources available to veterans, active-
duty personnel, and reserve personnel;
(iii) information on the right of any member
of the Coast Guard to seek legal resources outside
the Coast Guard;
(iv) general information regarding the
availability of legal resources provided by
civilian legal services organizations, presented
in an organized and consistent manner that does
not endorse any particular legal services
organization; and
(v) information on the capability, operations,
reporting structure, and requirements with respect
to the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard; and
(B) to address the workforce training
recommendations set forth in the memorandum of the Coast
Guard titled ``Commandant's Directed Actions--
Accountability and Transparency'', issued on November
27, 2023.
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(2) Collaboration.--In revising the curriculum under this
subsection, the Commandant shall solicit input from individuals
outside the Coast Guard who are experts in sexual assault and
sexual harassment prevention and response training.
(b) Covered Misconduct Prevention and Response Training and
Education.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that all
members and civilian employees of the Coast Guard are provided
with annual covered misconduct prevention and response training
and education for the purpose of strengthening individual
knowledge, skills, and capacity relating to the prevention of
and response to covered misconduct.
(2) Scope.--The training and education referred to in
paragraph (1)--
(A) shall be provided as part of--
(i) initial entry and accession training;
(ii) annual refresher training;
(iii) initial and recurring training courses
for covered first responders;
(iv) new and prospective commanding officer
and executive officer training; and
(v) specialized leadership training; and
(B) shall be tailored for specific leadership
levels, positions, pay grades, and roles.
(3) Content.--The training and education referred to in
paragraph (1) shall include the information described in
subsection (a)(1)(A).
(c) Covered First Responder Training.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that--
(A) training for covered first responders includes
the covered misconduct prevention and response training
described in subsection (b); and
(B) such covered misconduct prevention and response
training is provided to covered first responders on a
recurring basis.
(2) Requirements.--In addition to the information described
in subsection (a)(1)(A), the initial and recurring covered
misconduct prevention and response training for covered first
responders shall include information on procedures and
responsibilities with respect to--
(A) the provision of care to a victim of covered
misconduct, in accordance with professional standards or
practice, that accounts for trauma experienced by the
victim and associated symptoms or events that may
exacerbate such trauma; and
(B) the manner in which such a victim may receive
such care.
(d) Training for Prospective Commanding Officers and Executive
Officers.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that training
for prospective commanders and executive officers at all levels
of command includes the covered misconduct prevention and
response training described in subsection (b).
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(2) Requirements.--In addition to the information described
in subsection (a)(1)(A), the covered misconduct prevention and
response training for prospective commanding officers and
executive officers shall be--
(A) tailored to the responsibilities and leadership
requirements of members of the Coast Guard as they are
assigned to command positions; and
(B) revised, as necessary, to include information
on--
(i) fostering a command climate--
(I) that does not tolerate covered
misconduct;
(II) in which individuals assigned
to the command are encouraged to
intervene to prevent potential incidents
of covered misconduct; and
(III) that encourages victims of
covered misconduct to report any
incident of covered misconduct;
(ii) the possible variations in the effect of
trauma on individuals who have experienced covered
misconduct;
(iii) potential differences in the procedures
and responsibilities, Department of Veterans
Affairs resources, and legal resources described
in subsection (a)(1)(A) depending on the operating
environment in which an incident of covered
misconduct occurred;
(iv) the investigation of alleged incidents of
covered misconduct, including training on
understanding evidentiary standards;
(v) available disciplinary options, including
administrative action and deferral of discipline
for collateral misconduct, and examples of
disciplinary options in civilian jurisdictions;
and
(vi) the capability, operations, reporting
structure, and requirements with respect to the
Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard.
(e) Entry and Accession Trainings.--
(1) Initial training.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
provide for the inclusion of an initial covered
misconduct prevention and response training module in
the training for each new member of the Coast Guard,
which shall be provided not later than 14 duty days
after the date of accession.
(B) Requirement.--In addition to the information
described in subsection (a)(1)(A), the initial training
module referred to in subparagraph (A) shall include a
comprehensive explanation of Coast Guard--
(i) policy with respect to covered misconduct;
and
(ii) procedures for reporting covered
misconduct.
(2) Subsequent training.--
(A) In general.--The Commandant shall provide for
the inclusion of a detailed covered misconduct
prevention and response training module in the training
for each new member of the Coast Guard, which shall be
provided not later than 60 duty days after the date on
which the initial training module described in paragraph
(1)(A) is provided.
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(B) Content.--The detailed training module referred
to in subparagraph (A) shall include the information
described in subsection (a)(1)(A).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered first responder.--The term ``covered first
responder'' includes sexual assault response coordinators,
victim advocates, Coast Guard medical officers, Coast Guard
security forces, Coast Guard Investigative Service agents, judge
advocates, special victims' counsel, chaplains, and related
personnel.
(2) Covered misconduct.--The term ``covered misconduct'' has
the meaning given such term in section 2539 of title 14, United
States Code.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 7521. COMPLAINTS OF RETALIATION BY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RELATED
PERSONS.
Section 1562a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense shall''
and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Coast guard.--The Secretary of
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall
designate the Commandant of the Coast Guard to be responsible
for carrying out the requirements of this section with respect
to members of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not
operating as a service in the Navy.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
inserting ``and the Commandant of the Coast Guard''
after ``Secretary'';
(B) in paragraph (8) by inserting before the period
at the end ``or with respect to the Coast Guard, the
component designated by the Commandant of the Coast
Guard''; and
(C) in paragraph (4) by striking ``Department of
Defense''; and
(3) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``, the
Inspector General of the Department of Homeland
Security,'' before ``or any other inspector general'';
(B) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``military'' and
inserting ``armed force''; and
(C) in subparagraph (E) by inserting ``or department
in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating
as a service in the Navy for members of the Coast
Guard'' after ``Department of Defense''.
SEC. 7522. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> DEVELOPMENT OF
POLICIES ON MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update.>> In general.--Not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant
shall issue updated written detailed policies of the Coast Guard
relating to military
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protective orders that are consistent with the law and policies
of the Department of Defense.
(2) Elements.--The policies developed under paragraph (1)
shall require--
(A) that any denial of a request for a military
protective order shall include a written explanation for
the denial, which shall be--
(i) forwarded to the next flag officer in the
chain of command of the commanding officer or
other approving authority who denied the request;
and
(ii) provided to the member who submitted the
request; and
(B) the recusal of an approving authority from
participating in the granting or denying of a military
protective order, if such authority was, at any time--
(i) the subject of a complaint of any form of
assault, harassment, or retaliation filed by the
member requesting the military protective order or
the member who is the subject of the military
protective order; or
(ii) associated with the member requesting the
military protective order or the member who is the
subject of the military protective order in a
manner that presents as an actual or apparent
conflict of interest.
(3) Notification requirement.--The Commandant shall develop
a policy to ensure that sexual assault response coordinators,
victim advocates, and other appropriate personnel shall inform
victims of the process by which the victim may request an
expedited transfer, a no-contact order, or a military or
civilian protective order.
SEC. 7523. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL VICTIM CAPABILITIES TO RESPOND
TO ALLEGATIONS OF CERTAIN SPECIAL VICTIM
OFFENSES.
(a) In General.--Section 573 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``or the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when
not operating as a service in the Navy'' after
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(B) by striking ``Secretary of each military
department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned'';
(2) in subsection (b) by striking ``or Air Force Office of
Special Investigations'' and inserting ``, Air Force Office of
Special Investigations, or Coast Guard Investigative Services'';
(3) in subsection (c) by inserting ``or the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not
operating as a service in the Navy'' after ``Secretary of
Defense'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``or the Commandant of the
Coast Guard'' after ``Secretary of a military
department''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or the Coast Guard'' after
``within the military department'';
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(B) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or the Coast
Guard'' after ``within a military department''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Time for Establishment for Coast Guard.--
Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating 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 all the items described in subsections (e) and (f) as
applied to the Coast Guard.''.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadline. Assessment.>> Briefing.--Not later than 270
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives with a briefing in person and in writing on the
Commandant's assessment and implementation, as appropriate, of the
recommendations included in the Center for Naval Analyses report titled
``Assessing the USCG's Special Victims' Counsel Program'', issued in
June 2024, including--
(1) the implementation status of each adopted
recommendation, as appropriate;
(2) for each adopted recommendation, a description of
actions taken to implement such recommendation;
(3) in the case of an adopted recommendation that has not
been fully implemented--
(A) a description of actions taken or planned to
address such recommendation;
(B) an estimated completion date; and
(C) a description of the milestones necessary to
complete the recommendation;
(4) a description of any recommendation that will not be
adopted and an explanation of the reason the recommendation will
not be adopted;
(5) a description of the metrics and milestones used to
ensure completion and effectiveness of each adopted
recommendation;
(6) a description of any additional actions the Commandant
is taking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
Special Victims' Counsel program of the Coast Guard;
(7) any legislative change proposal necessary to implement
the adopted recommendations; and
(8) an overview of any funding or resource necessary to
implement each adopted recommendation in a timely and effective
manner, including a list of personnel needed for such
implementation.
SEC. 7524. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> PARTICIPATION IN
CATCH A SERIAL OFFENDER PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy, acting
through the Commandant, shall ensure the participation of the Coast
Guard in the Catch a Serial Offender program (referred to in this
section as the ``CATCH program'') of the Department of Defense
established in accordance with section 543 of the Carl Levin and Howard
P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2015 (Public Law 113-291).
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(b) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than
60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Secretary of
Defense shall finalize a memorandum of agreement to facilitate Coast
Guard access to and participation in the CATCH program.
SEC. 7525. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Section 1561b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``and the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when
not operating as a service in the Navy'' after
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(B) by inserting ``or the Commandant'' after
``Secretary of a military department'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``or the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when
not operating as a service in the Navy'' after
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(B) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``departments or
the Commandant'' after ``Secretaries of the military'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Reports for the Coast Guard.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--Not later than
April 30, 2026, and April 30 every 2 years thereafter, the
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating 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 data on the complaints of
sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under
subsection (a) during the previous 2 calendar years.
``(2) Personally identifiable information.--Any data on
complaints described in paragraph (1) shall not contain any
personally identifiable information.''.
SEC. 7526. REPORT ON POLICY ON WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committees on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the policy of
the Coast Guard on whistleblower protections.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A discussion of the policy of the Coast Guard as of the
date of enactment of this Act with respect to--
(A) whistleblower protections;
(B) accountability measures for reprisal against
whistleblowers;
(C) the applicable professional standards and
potential types of support provided to whistleblowers by
members of the Coast Guard personnel, such as the
members in the Coast Guard Investigative Service; and
(D) the content and frequency of training provided
to members of the Coast Guard on active duty, members
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of the Coast Guard Reserve, and civilian personnel of
the Coast Guard with respect to the applicable
professional standards and potential types of support
offered to whistleblowers.
(2) A description of the responsibilities of commanders and
equivalent civilian supervisors with respect to whistleblower
complaints and measures used by the Coast Guard to ensure
compliance with such responsibilities, such as--
(A) the mechanisms to ensure that--
(i) any such commander complies with section
1034 of title 10, United States Code, including
subsection (a)(1) of that section;
(ii) any such equivalent civilian supervisor
complies with section 2302 of title 5, United
States Code; and
(iii) any such commander or supervisor
protects the constitutional right of
whistleblowers to speak with Members of Congress;
(B) actions to be taken against any a commander or
equivalent civilian supervisor who fails to act on a
whistleblower complaint or improperly interferes with a
whistleblower after a complaint is filed or during the
preparation of a complaint;
(C) the role of Coast Guard attorneys in ensuring
that such commanders comply with responsibilities under
section 1034 of title 10, United States Code; and
(D) the role of Coast Guard civilian attorneys and
administrative law judges in ensuring that such civilian
supervisors comply with responsibilities under section
2302 of title 5, United States Code.
(3) A discussion of the availability of Coast Guard staff,
including civilian staff, assigned to providing, in accordance
with professional standards or practice, behavioral health care
to whistleblowers, including--
(A) the number and type of such staff;
(B) a description of the specific care
responsibilities of such staff;
(C) an identification of any limitation existing as
of the date of enactment of this Act to the provision of
such care;
(D) a description of any plan to increase capacity
of such staff to provide such care, as applicable; and
(E) a description of any additional resources
necessary to provide such care.
(4) An assessment of the manner in which the policies
discussed in paragraph (1), the responsibilities of commanders
and civilian supervisors described in paragraph (2), and the
availability of Coast Guard staff as discussed in paragraph (3)
apply specifically to cadets and leadership at the Coast Guard
Academy.
(5) Recommendations (including, as appropriate, proposed
legislative changes and a plan to publish in the Federal
Register not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act a request for information seeking public comment and
recommendations) of the Commandant regarding manners in which
Coast Guard policies and procedures may be strengthened--
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(A) to prevent whistleblower discrimination and
harassment;
(B) to better enforce prohibitions on retaliation,
including reprisal, restriction, ostracism, and
maltreatment, set forth in section 1034 of title 10,
United States Code, and section 2302 of title 5, United
States Code; and
(C) to hold commanding officers and civilian
supervisors accountable for enforcing and complying with
prohibitions on any form of retaliation described in
such section.
SEC. 7527. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> COAST
GUARD AND COAST GUARD ACADEMY ACCESS TO
DEFENSE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT
DATABASE.
(a) Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to
enable the criminal offender case management and analytics database of
the Coast Guard to have system interface access with the Defense Sexual
Assault Incident Database (referred to in this section as the
``Database'') established by section 563 of the Duncan Hunter National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after entering into
the memorandum of understanding required under subsection (a),
the Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense,
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to
carry out the terms of such memorandum.
(2) Elements.--The plan required under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) Measures to ensure that authorized staff of the
Coast Guard have system interface access to the
Database, and a description of any barrier to such
access.
(B) Measures to ensure that authorized staff of the
Coast Guard Academy have system interface access to the
Database, and a description of any barrier to such
access that is unique to the Coast Guard Academy.
(C) Measures to facilitate formal or informal
communication between the Coast Guard and the Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Office of the Department
of Defense, or any other relevant Department of Defense
component, to identify or seek a resolution to barriers
to Database access.
(D) A description of the steps, measures, and
improvements necessary to remove any barrier encountered
by staff of the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Academy
in accessing the Database, including any failure of
system interface access necessitating manual entry of
investigative data.
(E) An assessment of the technical challenges,
timeframes, and costs associated with providing
authorized staff of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard
Academy with system interface access for the Database
that is substantially similar to such system interface
access possessed by other branches of the Armed Forces.
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(3) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives.
SEC. 7528. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> EXPEDITED TRANSFER
IN CASES OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Processes.>> Expedited Transfer Policy
Update.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Commandant shall update Coast Guard policy as necessary to
implement--
(1) an expedited transfer process for covered individuals
consistent with--
(A) Department of Defense policy on expedited
transfers of victims of sexual assault or domestic
violence in place on the date of enactment of this Act;
and
(B) subsection (b); and
(2) a process by which--
(A) a covered individual, the commanding officer of
a covered individual, or any other Coast Guard official
may initiate a request that a subject be
administratively assigned to another unit in accordance
with military assignments and authorized absence policy
for the duration of the investigation and, if
applicable, prosecution of such subject;
(B) the Coast Guard shall ensure that any
administrative assignment action in response to a
request under subparagraph (A) will be taken not as a
punitive measure, but solely for the purpose of
maintaining good order and discipline within the unit of
the covered individual or the subject; and
(C) protection of due process for the subject is
preserved.
(b) Recusal.--The expedited transfer process implemented under this
section shall require the recusal of any official involved in the
approval or denial of an expedited transfer request if the official was,
at any time--
(1) the subject of a complaint of any form of assault,
harassment, or retaliation, or any other type of complaint,
filed by the covered individual; or
(2) associated, beyond workplace interactions, with the
subject in a manner that may present an actual or apparent
conflict of interest.
(c) Notification Requirement.--With respect to a member of the Coast
Guard who makes an unrestricted report of sexual assault or a report of
domestic violence, the updated policy required under subsection (a)
shall specify the appropriate officials of the Coast Guard who shall
provide such member with information regarding expedited transfer
authority.
(d) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than March 1 of the year that
is not less than 1 year after the date on which the updates
required under subsection (a) are completed, the Commandant
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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, as an
enclosure or appendix to the report required by section 5112 of
title 14, United States Code, a report on such updates that
includes--
(A) a copy of the updated policies of the Coast
Guard relating to expedited transfers;
(B) a summary of such updated policies;
(C) for the preceding year, the number of covered
individuals who have requested an expedited transfer,
disaggregated by gender of the requester and whether the
request was granted or denied;
(D) for each denial of an expedited transfer request
during the preceding year, a description of the
rationale for the denial; and
(E) any other matter the Commandant considers
appropriate.
(2) Subsequent reports.--Not later than 1 year after the
Commandant submits the report required under paragraph (1), and
annually thereafter for 3 years, the Commandant 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, as an enclosure or appendix to the
report required by section 5112 of title 14, United States Code,
a report on the updates required under subsection (a) that
includes--
(A) any policies of the Coast Guard relating to
expedited transfers that have been updated since the
previous report submitted under this subsection;
(B) a summary of any such updated policies; and
(C) the information described under subparagraphs
(C) through (E) of paragraph (1).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual''
means--
(A) a member of the Coast Guard who is a victim of
sexual assault in a case handled under the Sexual
Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery Program or
the Family Advocacy Program;
(B) a member of the Coast Guard who is a victim of
domestic violence (as defined by the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating in the
policies prescribed under this section) committed by the
spouse or intimate partner of the member, regardless of
whether the spouse or intimate partner is a member of
the Coast Guard; and
(C) a member of the Coast Guard whose dependent is a
victim of sexual assault or domestic violence.
(2) Subject.--The term ``subject'' means a member of the
Coast Guard who is the subject of an investigation related to
alleged incidents of sexual assault or domestic violence and is
stationed at the same installation as, or in close proximity to,
the covered individual involved.
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SEC. 7529. <<NOTE: 14 USC note prec. 2531.>> ACCESS TO TEMPORARY
SEPARATION PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF
ALLEGED SEX-RELATED OFFENSES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Update. Policy.>> In General.--Not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall
update the Coast Guard policy relating to temporary separation of
members of the Coast Guard who are victims of alleged sex-related
offenses as required under subsection (b).
(b) Eligibility.--The updated policy required under subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) a provision that allows a member of the Coast Guard to
request to participate in the temporary separation program if
the member has reported, in an unrestricted format or to the
greatest extent practicable, a restricted format, being the
victim of an alleged sex-related offense on a date that is
during--
(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the 5-year period
preceding the requested date of separation; and
(B) the military service of the member;
(2) a provision that provides eligibility for a member of
the Coast Guard to request temporary separation if the member
has reported being the victim of an alleged sex-related offense,
even if--
(A) the member has had a previous temporary
separation including a previous temporary separation as
the victim of a previous unrelated alleged sex-related
offense; or
(B) the enlistment period of the member is not
nearing expiration or the tour or contract of the member
is not nearing completion;
(3) <<NOTE: Update. Standard.>> an updated standard of
review consistent with the application of, and purposes of, this
section; and
(4) <<NOTE: Process.>> the establishment of a process--
(A) for eligible members to make requests for
temporary separation under this section; and
(B) that allows the Commandant to consider whether
to allow a member granted temporary separation under
this section to fulfill the enlistment period or tour or
contract obligation of the member after the end of the
temporary separation period.
(c) Exception From Repayment of Bonuses, Incentive Pay, or Similar
Benefits and Termination of Remaining
Payments. <<NOTE: Review. Determination.>> --For any temporary
separation granted under the updated policy required under subsection
(a), the Secretary concerned may conduct a review to determine whether
to exercise discretion in accordance with section 373(b)(1) of title 37,
United States Code.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 37,
United States Code.
(2) Sex-related offense.--The term ``sex-related offense''
has the meaning given such term in section 1044e(h) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 7530. CONTINUOUS VETTING OF SECURITY CLEARANCES.
Section 1564(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
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(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by
inserting ``, and the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall conduct an investigation or adjudication under
subsection (a) of any individual described in paragraph
(3),'' after ``paragraph (2)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A)(iv) by striking ``the
Secretary'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense or
the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may
be,'';
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``(other than an
individual described in paragraph (3))'' after ``is an
individual'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs
(4) and (5), respectively;
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who
has a security clearance and is--
``(A) a flag officer of the Coast Guard; or
``(B) an employee of the Coast Guard in the Senior Executive
Service (career reserved).''; and
(5) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
striking ``Secretary'' and all that follows through ``paragraph
(2)'' and inserting the following: ``Secretary of Defense, in
the case of an individual described in paragraph (2), and the
Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of an individual
described in paragraph (3), shall ensure that relevant
information on the conviction or determination described in
paragraph (1) of such an individual''.
TITLE LXXVI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS
SEC. 7601. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON COAST GUARD RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION PROGRAM.
(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--Not later than 18 months
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States 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 state of
the research, development, and innovation program of the Coast Guard
during the 5-year period ending on such date of enactment.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An evaluation and description of the process for
selecting projects to be carried out under the research,
development, and innovation program of the Coast Guard.
(2) An analysis of the manner in which funding needs are
determined and requested for such program, and for the
activities and projects of such program, in alignment with the
appropriate fiscal year.
(3) An assessment of the manner in which the Coast Guard
determines desired outcomes, and measures the impact, of
successful projects on the execution of the operations and
mission of the Coast Guard.
(4) An assessment of the manner in which the Coast Guard
evaluates impacts and benefits of partnerships between the
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Coast Guard and the Department of Defense and other entities,
and a description of the extent to which and manner in which the
Coast Guard is leveraging such benefits and identifying and
managing any potential challenge.
(5) An analysis of the manner in which the Commandant is
working with partners to accelerate project transition from
research, testing, evaluation, and prototype to production.
(6) An assessment of the manner in which the authority to
enter into transactions other than contracts and grants pursuant
to sections 719 and 1158 of title 14, United States Code, has
been exercised by the Commandant, and a description of any
training or resources necessary (including additional agreements
for officers and training) to more fully exercise such
authority.
(7) An evaluation of the role of the Blue Tech Center of
Expertise established in section 302 of the Coast Guard Blue
Technology Center of Expertise Act (Public Law 115-265).
(8) Recommendations regarding authorization, personnel,
infrastructure, and other requirements necessary for the
expeditious transition of technologies developed under such
program from prototype to production in the field.
(c) Consultation.--In developing the report required under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General may consult with--
(1) the maritime and aviation industries;
(2) the Secretary of Defense;
(3) the intelligence community; and
(4) any relevant--
(A) federally funded research institutions;
(B) nongovernmental organizations; and
(C) institutions of higher education.
SEC. 7602. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE
CENTER EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, AND
RETENTION.
(a) Definition of Vessel Traffic Service Center.--In this section,
the term ``vessel traffic service center'' has the meaning given the
term in section 70001(m) of title 46, United States Code.
(b) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence
a study on employment compensation, competitiveness, assignment, and
retention of civilian and military personnel assigned to or otherwise
employed at vessel traffic service centers in the United States.
(c) Elements.--The study required under subsection (b) shall include
the following:
(1) An assessment of the extent to which the classification,
assignment, selection, and pay rates of personnel assigned to or
otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers are
commensurate with the required experience, duties, safety
functions, and responsibilities of such positions.
(2) An assessment of the appropriate classification,
assignment, selection, and pay rate, as well as nonmonetary
employment incentives, that would foster a robust and
competitive civilian candidate pool for employment opportunities
in civilian positions at vessel traffic service centers.
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(3) An analysis of the average civilian employment retention
rate and average term of employment of civilian personnel, by
position, at vessel traffic service centers.
(4) An analysis of existing special payments, as discussed
in the report by the Government Accountability Office entitled
``Federal Pay: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Strategic Use of
Special Payments'' (published December 7, 2017; GAO-18-91), that
may be available to personnel assigned to or otherwise employed
at vessel traffic service centers.
(5) An evaluation of all assignment parameters and civilian
hiring authority codes used by the Coast Guard in assigning and
hiring personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel
traffic service centers.
(6) An analysis of whether opportunities exist to refine,
consolidate, or expand Coast Guard civilian hiring authorities
for purposes of hiring personnel at the vessel traffic service
centers.
(7) An assessment of the ability of the composition, as in
effect on the first day of the study, of military and civilian
personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic
service centers to ensure safety on the waterways and to manage
increasing demand for vessel traffic services, taking into
account the ranks and grades of such personnel, the respective
experience levels and training of such personnel, and the
respective duties, safety functions, and responsibilities of
such personnel.
(8) An assessment of, and recommendations to improve, the
Coast Guard's efforts to support the career progression of and
advancement opportunities for officers and enlisted members of
the Coast Guard assigned to vessel traffic service centers.
(d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the study
required under subsection (b), 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 on the findings of the study.
SEC. 7603. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY
OF COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
AND RESOURCES FOR PERSONNEL WELLNESS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence
a review of the quality and availability of behavioral health care and
related resources for Coast Guard personnel at the locations described
in subsection (b).
(b) Locations to Be Reviewed.--In conducting the review under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall--
(1) first review the practices and policies relating to the
availability of behavioral health care and related resources at
Training Center Cape May; and
(2) review such practices and policies at--
(A) the Coast Guard Academy, including Officer
Candidate School; and
(B) other Coast Guard training locations, as
applicable.
(c) Elements.--The review conducted under subsection (a) shall
include, for each location described in subsection (b), an assessment,
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and a description of available trend information (as applicable) for the
10-year period preceding the date of the review, with respect to each of
the following:
(1) The nature of Coast Guard resources directed toward
behavioral health services at the location.
(2) The manner in which the Coast Guard has managed
treatment for recruits, cadets, officer candidates, or other
personnel who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis at
the location (including individuals who have transferred to
other buildings or facilities within the location).
(3) The extent to which the Coast Guard has identified the
resources, such as physical spaces and facilities, necessary to
manage behavioral health challenges and crises that Coast Guard
personnel may face at the location.
(4) The behavioral health screenings required by the Coast
Guard for recruits, cadets, officer candidates, or other
personnel at the location, and the manner in which such
screenings compare with screenings required by the Department of
Defense for military recruits, service academy cadets, officer
candidates, or other personnel at military service accession
points.
(5) Whether the Coast Guard has assessed the adequacy of
behavioral health resources and services for recruits, cadets,
officer candidates, and other personnel at the location, and if
so, the additional services and resources (such as resilience
and life skills coaching), if any, needed to address any
potential gaps.
(6) The manner in which the Coast Guard manages care
transfers related to behavior health at the location, including
command and other management input and privacy policies.
(7) The extent to which the Coast Guard has evaluated
contributing factors or reasons for behavioral health crises
experienced by newly enlisted personnel, cadets, officer
candidates, or other personnel at the location.
(8) The extent to which the Coast Guard has addressed, at
the location, provider care staffing standards and credentialing
deficiencies identified in the report of the Comptroller General
titled ``Coast Guard Health Care: Improvements Needed for
Determining Staffing Needs and Monitoring Access to Care'',
issued on February 4, 2022.
(d) Reports.--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--
(1) as soon as practicable but not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act, a report relating to the
results of the review conducted under subsection (a) relating to
Training Center Cape May, including any recommendations the
Comptroller General considers appropriate; and
(2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act--
(A) a report on the results of the review conducted
under subsection (a) relating to--
(i) the Coast Guard Academy, including Officer
Candidate School; and
(ii) other Coast Guard training locations, as
applicable; and
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(B) any recommendations the Comptroller General
considers appropriate.
SEC. 7604. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD EFFORTS TO
REDUCE PREVALENCE OF MISSING OR
INCOMPLETE MEDICAL RECORDS AND SHARING
OF MEDICAL DATA WITH DEPARTMENT OF
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER ENTITIES.
(a) <<NOTE: Assessment.>> Study.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall commence a study assessing the efforts of the Commandant--
(1) to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete
medical records;
(2) to share medical data of members of the Coast Guard with
the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(3) to ensure that electronic health records are provided in
a format that is user friendly and easy to access.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General shall review the following:
(1) The steps the Commandant has taken to reduce the
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records of members
of the Coast Guard.
(2) How implementation of an electronic health record system
has affected the ability of the Commandant to manage health
records of members of the Coast Guard, including--
(A) how the Commandant adds records from private
medical providers to the electronic health record
system;
(B) the progress of the Commandant toward
implementing the electronic health record system in
shipboard sick bays of the Coast Guard;
(C) how the Coast Guard shares medical records with
the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(D) any other matter the Comptroller General
considers appropriate with respect to medical record
storage, use, and sharing and the associated
consequences for member health and well-being.
(3) The ability of members of the Coast Guard, medical
professionals of the Coast Guard and of the Department of
Defense, personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and
other personnel to access and search, as appropriate, the
electronic health records of individuals, including the ability
to search or quickly find information within electronic health
records.
(c) Report.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), 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
results of the study under subsection (a).
SEC. 7605. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD TRAINING
FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence
a study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructure, including the
specific needs of the Coast Guard training facilities described in
subsection (c).
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(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) With respect to each Coast Guard training facility
described in subsection (c)--
(A) a summary of capital needs, including
construction and repair;
(B) a summary of equipment upgrade backlogs;
(C) an assessment of necessary improvements,
including improvements to essential training equipment
(including swimming pools, operational simulators, and
marksmanship training ranges) to enable the Coast Guard
to achieve all operational training objectives;
(D) a description of the resources necessary to
fully address all training needs;
(E) an assessment of any security deficiency,
including with respect to base access, training facility
access, and trainee berthing area access;
(F) an identification of any exposed hazard that
does not serve a training purpose;
(G) an identification of the presence of hazardous
or toxic materials, including--
(i) lead-based paint;
(ii) asbestos or products that contain
asbestos;
(iii) black mold;
(iv) radon; and
(v) contaminated drinking water; and
(H) an assessment of the need for, and estimated
cost of, remediation of such toxic materials.
(2) An evaluation of the process used by the Coast Guard to
identify, monitor, and construct Coast Guard training
facilities.
(c) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Coast Guard Training Facilities
Described.--The Coast Guard training facilities described in this
subsection are the following:
(1) The Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
(2) The Leadership Development Center in New London,
Connecticut.
(3) Training Center Cape May, New Jersey.
(4) Training Center Petaluma, California.
(5) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia.
(6) The Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in Charleston,
South Carolina.
(7) The Special Missions Training Center at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina.
(8) The Gulf Regional Fisheries Training Center (GRFTC) in
New Orleans, Louisiana.
(9) The North Pacific Regional Fisheries Training Center
(NPRFTC) in Kodiak, Alaska.
(10) The Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center
(NRFTC) at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
(11) The Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center
(SRFTC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
(12) The Pacific Regional Fisheries Training Center (PRFTC)
in Alameda, California.
(13) The National Motor Lifeboat School at Cape
Disappointment, Washington.
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(14) The Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth
City, North Carolina.
(15) The Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama.
(d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the study
required under subsection (a), 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 on the findings of the study.
SEC. 7606. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON FACILITY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF COAST GUARD
STATIONS CONDUCTING BORDER SECURITY
OPERATIONS.
(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall commence a study on the facility and infrastructure
needs of the Coast Guard stations and units described in
paragraph (3).
(2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to each Coast Guard station and unit
described in paragraph (3), the following:
(A) An assessment of capital needs, including
personnel capacity, construction, and repair.
(B) An assessment of equipment upgrade backlogs.
(C) An identification of any necessary improvement,
including any improvement to operational and training
equipment necessary to conduct safe and effective
maritime border security operations.
(D) An identification of any resource necessary to
fully address all operational and training needs.
(E) An identification of any physical security
deficiency.
(F) An identification of any exposed hazard.
(G) An identification of the presence of any
hazardous or toxic material, including--
(i) lead-based paint;
(ii) asbestos or any product that contains
asbestos;
(iii) black mold;
(iv) radon; and
(v) contaminated drinking water.
(H) An assessment of the need for, and estimated
cost of, remediation of any toxic material identified
under subparagraph (G).
(3) <<NOTE: State listing.>> Coast guard stations
described.--The Coast Guard stations and units described in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, Texas.
(B) Coast Guard Station Port Aransas, Texas.
(C) Coast Guard Station Port O'Connor, Texas.
(D) Coast Guard Station Bellingham, Washington.
(E) Coast Guard Station Neah Bay, Washington.
(F) Coast Guard Station Port Angeles, Washington.
(G) Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, Alaska.
(H) Coast Guard Station San Diego, California.
(I) Coast Guard Station Key West, Florida.
(J) Coast Guard Station Marathon, Florida.
(K) Coast Guard Station Islamorada, Florida.
(L) Coast Guard Station Jonesport, Maine.
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(M) Coast Guard Station Bayfield, Wisconsin.
(N) Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
(O) Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Santa
Barbara.
(P) Any other Coast Guard station the Comptroller
General considers appropriate.
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the study
required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate,
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives, and the Commandant a report on the findings of the
study, including any recommendation the Comptroller General considers
appropriate.
(c) Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
report required under subsection (b) is submitted to the Commandant, the
Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on--
(1) the actions the Commandant has taken, or has ceased to
take, as a result of the findings, including any recommendation,
set forth in the report; and
(2) a plan for addressing such findings and any such
recommendation.
SEC. 7607. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD BASIC
ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
Department of Defense issues the report on the Fourteenth Quadrennial
Review of Military Compensation, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall commence a study of Coast Guard involvement in, and efforts
to support, the determination of the cost of adequate housing and the
calculation of the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of
title 37, United States Code.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall
include, to the extent practicable, the following:
(1) An identification of Coast Guard duty locations in which
there is a misalignment between the basic allowance for housing
rate and the prevailing housing cost for members of the Coast
Guard such that the basic allowance for housing is less than 95
percent of the monthly cost of adequate housing for such members
in the corresponding military housing area.
(2) An analysis of each of the following:
(A) Anchor points, including--
(i) the methodology for the establishment of
anchor points; and
(ii) with respect to housing provided as part
of a public-private venture and Government-owned
and Government-leased housing, the disparities
between established anchor points and housing
standards across the armed forces (as such term is
defined in section 101 of title 10, United States
Code).
(B) Existing military housing boundary areas that
affect the Coast Guard.
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(C) Actions taken by the Commandant to
comprehensively monitor basic allowance for housing
rates for Coast Guard duty locations.
(D) The frequency of reviews conducted by the
Commandant of the site visits used by the Department of
Defense to inform military housing area boundaries.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the study
required under subsection (a) commences, the Comptroller General shall
submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives, and the Commandant a report on the findings of the
study, including any recommendation the Comptroller General considers
appropriate.
(d) Plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the report
required by subsection (c) is submitted to the Commandant, the
Commandant 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--
(1) an implementation plan, including timeframes and
milestones, addressing any recommendation made by the
Comptroller General in such report, as the Commandant considers
appropriate; and
(2) with respect to any recommendation set forth in such
report that the Commandant declines to implement, a written
justification for the decision.
(e) Anchor Point Defined.--In this section, the term ``anchor
point''--
(1) means the minimum housing standard reference benchmark
used to establish the basic allowance for housing under section
403 of title 37, United States Code; and
(2) includes housing type and size based on pay grade and
dependent status.
SEC. 7608. <<NOTE: 14 USC 1901 note.>> COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT
ON SAFETY AND SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT
COAST GUARD ACADEMY.
(a) GAO Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States 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 safety and security infrastructure at the Coast Guard
Academy.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include an assessment of each of the following:
(A) Existing security infrastructure for the
grounds, buildings, athletic facilities, and any other
facility of the Coast Guard Academy, including access
points, locks, surveillance, and other security methods,
as appropriate.
(B) Coast Guard policies with respect to the
management, data storage and access, and operational
capacity of the security infrastructure and methods
evaluated under subparagraph (A).
(C) Special security needs relating to events at the
Coast Guard Academy, such as large athletic events and
other widely attended events.
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(D) Coast Guard policies and procedures with respect
to access to Coast Guard Academy grounds by--
(i) current or former members of the Coast
Guard;
(ii) current or former civilian employees of
the Coast Guard;
(iii) Coast Guard personnel that reside at the
Academy and families of cadets; and
(iv) members of the public.
(E) Existing processes by which the Commandant, the
Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, or a
designated individual may prohibit or restrict access to
Coast Guard Academy grounds by any current or former
member or civilian employee of the Coast Guard who--
(i) has been subject to court-martial under
the Uniform Code of Military Justice for sexual
misconduct; or
(ii) has been administratively disciplined for
sexual misconduct.
(F) Enforcement processes regarding access to Coast
Guard Academy grounds for individuals (including current
and former cadets, members, and civilian employees of
the Coast Guard) who are or have been subject to a no-
contact order relating to--
(i) a cadet or member of the faculty of the
Academy; or
(ii) any other individual with access to
Academy grounds.
(G) Recommendations to improve--
(i) the security of the Coast Guard Academy;
and
(ii) the safety of--
(I) cadets at the Coast Guard
Academy; and
(II) members of the Coast Guard
stationed at, and civilian employees of,
the Coast Guard Academy.
(b) Actions by Commandant.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which
the Comptroller General submits the report required under
subsection (a), the Commandant 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 that includes--
(A) a detailed plan to improve the security of, and
the safety of cadets at, the Coast Guard Academy; and
(B) a detailed timeline for implementation of--
(i) the recommendations made by the
Comptroller General in such report; and
(ii) any other safety improvement the
Commandant considers appropriate.
(2) <<NOTE: Update. Procedures.>> Policy.--Not later than
30 days after the date on which the Comptroller General submits
the report required under subsection (a), the Commandant, in a
manner that maintains good order and discipline, shall update
Coast Guard policy relating to access to the Coast Guard Academy
grounds to include procedures by which individuals may be
prohibited from accessing the Coast Guard Academy--
(A) as the Commandant considers appropriate; and
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(B) consistent with the recommendations made by the
Comptroller General in such report.
SEC. 7609. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON ATHLETIC COACHING AT COAST
GUARD ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States, in
consultation with the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, shall
commence a study on the number of administratively determined billets
for teaching and coaching necessary to support Coast Guard Academy
recruitment, intercollegiate athletics, health and physical education,
and leadership development programs.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An identification of the number of full-time and part-
time employees performing coaching functions at the Coast Guard
Academy whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated fund
instrumentality of the Coast Guard.
(2) An identification of the number of full-time and part-
time employees whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated
fund instrumentality performing coaching functions at the
following:
(A) The United States Military Academy.
(B) The United States Naval Academy.
(C) The United States Air Force Academy.
(D) The United States Merchant Marine Academy.
(3) An analysis of the roles performed by athletic coaches
with respect to officer development at the Coast Guard Academy,
including the specific functions of athletic coaches within the
health and physical education and leadership development program
curriculums.
(4) An identification of any adverse impacts on or
deficiencies in cadet training and officer development resulting
from an inadequate number of administratively determined billets
for teaching and coaching at the Coast Guard Academy.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General may consult a federally funded research and
development center.
(d) Report.--The Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee
of Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on the results of the study conducted under this section.
SEC. 7610. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY AND REPORT ON PERMANENT
CHANGE OF STATION PROCESS.
(a) <<NOTE: Evaluation.>> Study.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall commence a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the
permanent change of station process of the Coast Guard.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the
study required by subsection (a), 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 on the
findings of the study.
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(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the permanent change of station
policies of the Coast Guard.
(B) A description of Coast Guard spending on
permanent change of station moves and associated support
costs.
(C) An evaluation of the effectiveness of using
contracted movers for permanent change of station moves,
including the estimated costs associated with--
(i) lost or damaged personal property of
members of the Coast Guard;
(ii) delays in scheduling such a move through
a contracted mover;
(iii) delayed delivery of household goods; and
(iv) other related challenges.
(D) A review of changes to permanent change of
station policies implemented during the 10-year period
ending on the date of enactment of this Act, and the
costs or savings to the Coast Guard directly associated
with such changes.
(E) Recommendations to improve the permanent change
of station process of the Coast Guard.
(F) Any additional information or related matter
arising from the study, as the Comptroller General
considers appropriate.
SEC. 7611. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE
SERVICE.
(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a review of the training provided by, and the resourcing and
management of, the Coast Guard Investigative Service.
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A review of the organizational and career progression
structure of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, including
the assignment and promotion process and the qualifications and
experience required for Coast Guard Investigative Service
special agents, experts, and support personnel throughout their
careers, in all investigative areas and positions (including
active duty, reserve, and civilian special agents).
(2) For each position in the Coast Guard Investigative
Service, an assessment of the classification, pay rate
(including any special pay), average term of employment, and
retention rate.
(3) An assessment of the type and content of training
required for and provided to special agents of the Coast Guard
Investigative Service as such agents progress through their
careers, including the extent to which--
(A) the type and content of such training varies
among special agents depending on the offenses the
agents investigate, such as sexual assault, domestic
abuse, and fraud;
(B) such special agents complete such training in a
timely manner; and
(C) the Coast Guard Investigative Service tracks
training completion.
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(4) A review of relevant policies and practices of the Coast
Guard Investigative Service relating to personnel, funding, and
other resource needs, such as physical spaces and facilities.
(5) An analysis of the manner in which the needs described
in paragraph (4) are determined by the Coast Guard Investigative
Service and the manner in which the resources to fulfill such
needs are requested by the Coast Guard Investigative Service,
including a determination as to whether the Commandant and the
Secretary of Homeland Security assesses the adequacy of such
resources and identifies any additional resources needed to
address the gaps identified.
(6) An assessment of--
(A) the extent to which the Commandant and the Coast
Guard Investigative Service partners with, leverages
expertise from, or defers to--
(i) military criminal investigative entities
of the Department of Defense; or
(ii) the Inspector General of the Department
of Homeland Security or any Inspectors General of
the Department of Defense; and
(B)(i) the extent to which such entities have the
authority to investigate cases involving Coast Guard
personnel or otherwise carry out investigations
involving Coast Guard personnel; and
(ii) the extent of the communication between
the Coast Guard Investigative Service and other
such entities with respect to such cases.
(7) An analysis of the number of cases investigated by the
Coast Guard Investigative Service, including, for each such
case, the type and duration of the investigation and associated
timelines.
(8) An analysis of the number of cases referred by the Coast
Guard Investigative Service to other entities for investigation,
including, for each such case, the type and duration of the
investigation and associated timelines.
(9) An assessment of the extent to which the Commandant and
the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security
exercise oversight over the Coast Guard Investigative Service,
including any data, metrics, or other information that the
Commandant uses to monitor and assess the investigative
performance, personnel levels, and other resources of the Coast
Guard Investigative Service.
(c) Briefing and Presentation of Final Results.--The Comptroller
General shall--
(1) not later than March 31, 2026, provide the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives with a briefing on the preliminary findings of
the review required by subsection (a); and
(2) present to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives the final
results of such review in the format and on the date agreed upon
at such briefing.
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TITLE LXXVII--AMENDMENTS
SEC. 7701. AMENDMENTS.
(a) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal
Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''.
(b) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``terrorism cyber'' and
inserting ``terrorism, cyber''; and
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting a comma after ``acts of
terrorism''.
(c) Enforcement by State and Local Officers.--Section 70118(a) of
title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June
15, 1917 (chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section
70051''; and
(2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways
Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section
70116(b)''.
(d) Chapter 701 Definitions.--Section 70131(2) of title 46, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June
15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section 70051''; and
(2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways
Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section
70116(b)''.
(e) Notice of Arrival Requirements for Vessels on the Outer
Continental Shelf.--
(1) Preparatory conforming amendment.--Section 70001 of
title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating
subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n),
respectively.
(2) Transfer of provision.--Section 704 of the Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation Act 2012 (Public Law 112-213; 46
U.S.C. 70001 note) is--
(A) <<NOTE: 46 USC 70001 note.>> amended by
striking ``of title 46, United States Code,'';
(B) amended by striking ``(33 U.S.C. 1223 note)''
and inserting ``(46 U.S.C. 70001 note)'';
(C) <<NOTE: 46 USC 70001 note.>> transferred to
appear after 70001(k) of title 46, United States Code;
and
(D) redesignated as subsection (l).
(f) Title 46.--Title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) Section 2101(2) is amended by striking ``section 1'' and
inserting ``section 101''.
(2) Section 2116(b)(1)(D) is amended by striking ``section
93(c)'' and inserting ``section 504(c)''.
(3) In the analysis for subtitle VII <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
70001.>> by striking the period after ``70001'' in the item
relating to chapter 700.
(4) In the analysis for chapter 700 <<NOTE: 46 USC prec.
70001.>> by striking the item relating to section 70006 and
inserting the following:
``70006. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations
generally.''.
(5) In the heading for subchapter IV in the analysis for
chapter 700 by inserting a comma after ``DEFINITIONS''.
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(6) In the heading for subchapter VI in the analysis for
chapter 700 by striking ``OF THE UNITED'' and inserting ``OF
UNITED''.
(7) Section 70052(e)(1) <<NOTE: 46 USC 70052.>> is amended
by striking ``section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United
States (46 U.S.C. App. 91)'' and inserting ``section 60105''.
(g) Oil Pollution Act of 1990.--The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) is amended as follows:
(1) Section 1001 (33 U.S.C. 2701) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (32)(G) by striking ``pipeline''
and all that follows through ``offshore facility'' and
inserting ``pipeline, offshore facility'';
(B) in paragraph (39) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(i)'' and inserting ``section 101(20)(H)(i)'';
(C) in paragraph (40) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(ii)'' and inserting ``section
101(20)(H)(ii)'';
(D) ) in paragraph (41) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(iii)'' and inserting ``section
101(20)(H)(iii)'';
(E) in paragraph (42) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(iv)'' and inserting ``section
101(20)(H)(iv)'';
(F) in paragraph (43) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(v)'' and inserting ``section 101(20)(H)(v)'';
and
(G) in paragraph (44) by striking ``section
101(20)(G)(vi)'' and inserting ``section
101(20)(H)(vi)''.
(2) Section 1003(d)(6) (33 U.S.C. 2703(d)(6)) is amended by
striking ``this paragraph'' and inserting ``this subsection''.
(3) Section 1016 (33 U.S.C. 2716) is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as
subsections (d) through (h), respectively; and
(B) in subsection (e)(1)(B), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection (e)'' and
inserting ``subsection (d)''.
(4) Section 1012(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 2712(b)(2)) is amended by
striking ``section 1016(f)(1)'' and inserting ``section
1016(e)(1)''.
(5) <<NOTE: 33 USC 2705.>> Section 1005(b)(5)(B) (33 U.S.C.
2716(b)(5)(B)) is amended by striking ``section 1016(g)'' and
inserting ``section 2716(f)''.
(6) Section 1018(c) (33 U.S.C. 2718(c)) is amended by
striking ``the Act of March 3, 1851 (46 U.S.C. 183 et seq.)''
and inserting ``chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code''.
(7) Section 7001(h)(1) (33 U.S.C. 2761(h)(1)) is amended by
striking ``subsection (c)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection
(e)(4)''.
(h) Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.--Section 303 of
the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892a) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting
``this title''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this
title''; and
(B) by striking ``subchapter VI of chapter 10'' and
inserting ``chapter 11''.
(i) Chapter 5.--
(1) <<NOTE: 14 USC 551.>> In general.--Chapter 5 of title
14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating the second
section 548 (relating
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to Marking anchorage grounds by Commandant of the Coast Guard)
as section 551.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title
14, United States Code, <<NOTE: 14 USC prec. 501.>> is amended
by inserting after the item relating to section 550 the
following:
``551. Marking anchorage grounds by Commandant of the Coast Guard.''.
(j) Section 807.--Section 807 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2018 (14 U.S.C. 313 note) <<NOTE: 14 USC 331
note.>> is amended by striking ``District 9'' and inserting ``Great
Lakes District''.
(k) Section 324.--Section 324 of title 14, <<NOTE: 14 USC 312.>>
United States Code, as so redesignated, by striking ``Seventeenth Coast
Guard District'' and inserting ``Coast Guard Arctic District'' each
place it appears.
DIVISION H--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE LXXXI--FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS
Sec. 8001. Defense Production Act of 1950 extension.
Sec. 8002. Review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites
for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Sec. 8003. Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal
stockholders.
Sec. 8004. Study and report.
SEC. 8101. DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 EXTENSION.
Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.
4564(a)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
``September 30, 2026''.
SEC. 8102. REVIEW OF AND REPORTING ON NATIONAL SECURITY SENSITIVE
SITES FOR PURPOSES OF REVIEWS OF REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
(a) List of National Security Sensitive Sites.--Section 721(a)(4)(C)
of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)(C)) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) List of sites.--
``(I) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> In
general.--For purposes of subparagraph
(B)(ii)(II)(bb), the Committee may
prescribe, through regulations, a list
of military installations or other
facilities or properties of the United
States Government that are sensitive for
reasons relating to national security.
Such list may include certain facilities
or properties of the intelligence
community and National Laboratories (as
defined in section 2 of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)).
``(II) Periodic review of list.--Not
later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this clause, and
periodically thereafter, each member of
the Committee shall--
``(aa) review the
installations, facilities, and
properties, if any, included by
that member on the list
developed under subclause (I);
and
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``(bb) submit to the
chairperson a report on that
review, after approval of the
report by the Assistant
Secretary or equivalent official
designated for the agency under
subsection (k)(4)(A)(i), which
shall include--
``(AA) any recommended
updates or revisions to the
list regarding
installations, facilities,
and properties administered
by the member of the
Committee;
``(BB) any
recommendations with respect
to what distance, including
close proximity or extended
range, should apply for
purposes of real estate
described in subparagraph
(B)(ii)(II)(bb); and
``(CC) a detailed
justification and risk
assessment underlying any
recommendations made under
subitem (BB).''.
(b) Annual Report.--Section 721(m)(2) of the Defense Production Act
of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(m)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(L) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Information
on whether the most recent list of sites identified
under subsection (a)(4)(C)(iii) reflects consideration
of any recommended updates and revisions submitted under
subclause (II) of that subsection. Upon request from the
Committee on Financial Services of the House of
Representatives or the Committee on Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee shall
provide to that committee a classified briefing
regarding that list.''.
SEC. 8103. <<NOTE: Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.>>
DISCLOSURES BY DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) <<NOTE: 15 USC 78a note.>> Short Title.--This section may be
cited as the ``Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act''.
(b) Disclosures.--
(1) Amendments.--Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78p(a)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(including,
solely for the purposes of this subsection, every person
who is a director or an officer of a foreign private
issuer, as that term is defined in section 240.3b-4 of
title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor
regulation)'' after ``an officer of the issuer of such
security'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) with respect to a foreign private issuer, the
securities of which are, as of the date of enactment of
the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, registered
pursuant to subsection (b) or (g) of section 12, on the
date that is 90 days after that date of enactment.'';
(C) in paragraph (4)(A), by inserting ``and in
English'' after ``electronically''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) <<NOTE: Regulation. Determination. Applicability.>>
Authority to exempt.--The Commission by rule, regulation, or
order, may conditionally or unconditionally
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exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class or
classes of persons, securities, or transactions, from the
requirements of this section if the Commission determines that
the laws of a foreign jurisdiction apply substantially similar
requirements to such person, security, or transaction.''.
(2) <<NOTE: 15 USC 78p note.>> Effective date.--The
amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date
that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 78p note.>> Effect on Regulation.--If any
provision of section 240.3a12-3(b) of title 17, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulation, is inconsistent with the
amendments made by subsection (b), that provision of such section
240.3a12-3(b) (or such successor) shall have no force or effect
beginning on the effective date described in subsection (b)(2).
(d) Issuance or Amendment of Regulations.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and
Exchange Commission shall issue final regulations (or amend or
rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations of the
Commission) to carry out the amendments made by subsection (b).
(2) Additional rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange
Commission may issue such additional regulations (or amend or
rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations of the
Commission) as necessary to implement the intent of this
section.
SEC. 8104. STUDY AND REPORT.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Securities and Exchange Commission shall--
(1) conduct a study on the transparency and cooperation
regarding--
(A) brokers and dealers that are a member of a
national securities association and registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that are controlled
by or organized under the laws of the People's Republic
of China; and
(B) investment advisors registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and controlled by or
organized under the laws of the People's Republic of
China; and
(2) submit to Congress a report that includes the results of
the study conducted under paragraph (1).
TITLE LXXXII--JUDICIARY MATTERS
Sec. 8201. Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court
Police.
Sec. 8202. PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 reauthorization.
Sec. 8203. Trauma kit standards.
Sec. 8204. Inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the
public safety officers' death benefits program.
Sec. 8205. Honoring our fallen heroes.
SEC. 8201. AUTHORITY OF MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT AND SUPREME
COURT POLICE.
Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by
striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:
``(C) <<NOTE: Determination.>> if the Marshal
determines such protection is necessary--
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``(i) any retired or former Chief Justice or
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; or
``(ii) any member of the immediate family of
the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, any
retired or former Chief Justice or Associate
Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court.''.
SEC. 8202. PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ACT OF 2008 REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Establishment of National Strategy for Child Exploitation
Prevention and Interdiction.--Section 101 of the PROTECT Our Children
Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21111) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``every second year'' and
inserting ``every fourth year''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Required Contents of National Strategy.--The National Strategy
established under subsection (a) shall include the following:
``(1) An analysis of current trends, challenges, and the
overall magnitude of the threat of child exploitation.
``(2) An analysis of future trends and challenges, including
new technologies, that will impact the efforts to combat child
exploitation.
``(3) Goals and strategic solutions to prevent and interdict
child exploitation, including--
``(A) plans for interagency coordination;
``(B) engagement with the judicial branches of the
Federal Government and State governments;
``(C) legislative recommendations for combating
child exploitation;
``(D) cooperation with international, State, local,
and Tribal law enforcement agencies; and
``(E) engagement with the private sector and other
entities involved in efforts to combat child
exploitation.
``(4) An analysis of Federal efforts dedicated to combating
child exploitation, including--
``(A) a review of the policies and work of the
Department of Justice and other Federal programs
relating to the prevention and interdiction of child
exploitation crimes, including training programs, and
investigative and prosecution activity; and
``(B) a description of the efforts of the Department
of Justice to cooperate and coordinate with, and provide
technical assistance and support to, international,
State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies and
private sector and nonprofit entities with respect to
child exploitation prevention and interdiction efforts.
``(5) An estimate of the resources required to effectively
respond to child exploitation crimes at scale by--
``(A) each ICAC task force;
``(B) the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including
investigators, forensic interviewers, and analysts of
victims, witnesses, and forensics;
``(C) Homeland Security Investigations, including
forensic interviewers and analysts of victims,
witnesses, and forensics;
``(D) the United States Marshals Service;
``(E) the United States Secret Service;
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``(F) the United States Postal Service;
``(G) the criminal investigative offices of the
Department of Defense; and
``(H) any component of an agency described in this
paragraph.
``(6) A review of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force Program, including--
``(A) the number of ICAC task forces and the
location of each ICAC task force;
``(B) the number of trained personnel at each ICAC
task force;
``(C) the amount of Federal grants awarded to each
ICAC task force; and
``(D) an assessment of the Federal, State, and local
cooperation with respect to each ICAC task force,
including--
``(i) the number of arrests made by each ICAC
task force;
``(ii) the number of criminal referrals to
United States attorneys for prosecution;
``(iii) the number of prosecutions and
convictions from the referrals described in clause
(ii);
``(iv) the number, if available, of local
prosecutions and convictions based on ICAC task
force investigations; and
``(v) any other information determined by the
Attorney General demonstrating the level of
Federal, State, Tribal, and local coordination and
cooperation.
``(7) An assessment of training needs for each ICAC task
force and affiliated agencies.
``(8) An assessment of Federal investigative and prosecution
activity relating to reported incidents of child exploitation
crimes that include a number of factors, including--
``(A) the number of investigations, arrests,
prosecutions, and convictions for a crime of child
exploitation; and
``(B) the average sentence imposed and the statutory
maximum sentence that could be imposed for each crime of
child exploitation.
``(9) A review of all available statistical data indicating
the overall magnitude of child pornography trafficking in the
United States and internationally, including--
``(A) the number of foreign and domestic suspects
observed engaging in accessing and sharing child
pornography;
``(B) the number of tips or other statistical data
from the CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children and other data indicating the
magnitude of child pornography trafficking; and
``(C) any other statistical data indicating the
type, nature, and extent of child exploitation crime in
the United States and abroad.''.
(b) Establishment of National Icac Task Force Program.--Section 102
of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21112) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) by inserting ``, Tribal, military,'' after
``State''; and
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(B) by striking ``and child obscenity and
pornography cases'' and inserting ``child obscenity and
pornography cases, and the identification of child
victims'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``consult with and
consider'' and all that follows through ``track record
of success.'' and inserting ``, evaluate the task forces
funded under the ICAC Task Force Program to determine if
those task forces are operating in an effective
manner.'';
(B) in paragraph (3)(B)--
(i) by striking ``establish a new task force''
and inserting ``establish a new or continue an
existing task force''; and
(ii) by striking ``state'' and inserting
``State''; and
(C) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``may''
and inserting ``shall'';
(ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and
(iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (B); and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Limited Liability for Icac Task Forces.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a
civil claim or criminal charge against an ICAC task force
established pursuant to this section and sections 103 and 104,
including any law enforcement agency that participates on such a
task force or a director, officer, employee, or agent of such a
law enforcement agency, arising from the prioritization
decisions with respect to leads related to Internet crimes
against children described in section 104(8), may not be brought
in any Federal or State court.
``(2) Intentional, reckless, or other misconduct.--Paragraph
(1) shall not apply to a claim if the ICAC task force or law
enforcement agency, or a director, officer, employee, or agent
of that law enforcement agency--
``(A) engaged in intentional misconduct; or
``(B) acted, or failed to act--
``(i) with actual malice;
``(ii) with gross negligence or reckless
disregard to a substantial risk of causing
physical injury without legal justification; or
``(iii) for a purpose unrelated to the
performance of any responsibility or function
under section 104(8).
``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to--
``(A) create any independent basis of liability on
behalf of, or any cause of action against--
``(i) an ICAC task force; or
``(ii) a law enforcement agency or a director,
officer, employee, or agent of the law enforcement
agency; or
``(B) expand any liability otherwise imposed, or
limit any defense to that liability, otherwise available
under Federal or State law.''.
(c) Purpose of Icac Task Forces.--Section 103 of the PROTECT Our
Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21113) is amended--
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(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, and the
identification of child victims of those crimes'' before the
semicolon at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and prioritizing
investigations that task force personnel, through the
background, training and experience of those personnel and the
consideration of all relevant circumstances, determine to be
most likely to result in positive case outcomes and in the
rescue of children'' before the semicolon at the end;
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking ``and local law enforcement'' and
inserting ``Tribal, military, and local law
enforcement''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including probation and parole
agencies, child advocacy centers, and child protective
services,'' after ``enforcement agencies'';
(4) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(5) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(10) educating the judiciary on--
``(A) the link between intrafamilial contact
offenses and technology-facilitated crimes; and
``(B) characteristics of internet offenders,
including the interest of online offenders in incest-
themed material, sadism, and other related paraphilias
or illegal activity.''.
(d) Duties and Functions of Task Forces.--Section 104 of the PROTECT
Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21114) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``reactive and'' before
``proactive'';
(B) by inserting ``conduct digital'' before
``forensic examinations''; and
(C) by inserting ``engage in'' before ``effective
prosecutions'';
(2) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
``(8) investigate, seek prosecution with respect to, and
identify child victims from leads relating to Internet crimes
against children, including CyberTipline reports, with
prioritization determined according to circumstances and by each
task force, as described in section 102;'';
(3) by striking paragraph (9); and
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs
(9) and (10), respectively.
(e) National Internet Crimes Against Children Data System.--Section
105 of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21115) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``shall establish'' and
inserting ``may establish'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``continue and build upon
Operation Fairplay developed by the Wyoming Attorney General's
office, which has established a secure, dynamic undercover
infrastructure that has facilitated'' and inserting
``facilitate''; and
(3) in subsection (g)--
(A) by striking paragraph (3);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively; and
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(C) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by
striking ``1 representative'' and inserting ``2
representatives''.
(f) Icac Grant Program.--Section 106 of the PROTECT Our Children Act
of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21116) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(II), by striking
``Operation Fairplay,''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (A)
and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Not less than 20 percent of the
total funds appropriated to carry out this section shall
be distributed to support the ICAC Task Force Program
through grants to--
``(i) provide training and technical
assistance to members of the ICAC Task Force
Program;
``(ii) maintain, enhance, research, and
develop tools and technology to assist members of
the ICAC Task Force Program;
``(iii) provide other support to the ICAC Task
Force Program determined by the Attorney General;
``(iv) conduct research;
``(v) support the annual National Law
Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation of the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention; and
``(vi) provide wellness training.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``,
including'' and all that follows through ``such
crime under State law.'' and inserting ``; and'';
and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(iv) the number of child victims
identified.'';
(B) by striking subparagraph (D); and
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (G)
as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 107(a) of the PROTECT
Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21117(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> $60,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2026 through 2028.''.
(h) Additional Regional Computer Forensic Labs.--The PROTECT Our
Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21101 et seq.) is amended by striking
title II. <<NOTE: 34 USC 21131.>>
(i) Reporting Requirements of Providers.--Section 2258A(c) of title
18, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting ``and all supplemental data included in the report''
after ``each report made under subsection (a)(1)''.
SEC. 8203. TRAUMA KIT STANDARDS.
Section 521 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets
Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10202) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
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``(d) Trauma Kits.--
``(1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `trauma kit'
means a first aid response kit, which includes a bleeding
control kit that can be used for controlling a life-threatening
hemorrhage.
``(2) Requirement for trauma kits.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, a grantee may only purchase a trauma
kit using funds made available under this part if the
trauma kit meets the performance standards established
by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance
under paragraph (3)(A).
``(B) Authority to separately acquire.--Nothing in
subparagraph (A) shall prohibit a grantee from
separately acquiring the components of a trauma kit and
assembling complete trauma kits that meet the
performance standards.
``(3) <<NOTE: Deadline. Publication.>> Performance
standards and optional agency best practices.--Not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the
Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in consultation
with organizations representing trauma surgeons, emergency
medical response professionals, emergency physicians, other
medical professionals, relevant law enforcement agencies of
States and units of local government, professional law
enforcement organizations, local law enforcement labor or
representative organizations, and law enforcement trade
associations, shall--
``(A) develop and publish performance standards for
trauma kits that are eligible for purchase using funds
made available under this part that, at a minimum,
require the components described in paragraph (4) to be
included in a trauma kit; and
``(B) develop and publish optional best practices
for law enforcement agencies regarding--
``(i) training law enforcement officers in the
use of trauma kits;
``(ii) the deployment and maintenance of
trauma kits in law enforcement vehicles; and
``(iii) the deployment, location, and
maintenance of trauma kits in law enforcement
agency or other government facilities.
``(4) Components.--The components of a trauma kit described
in this paragraph are--
``(A) a tourniquet recommended by the Committee on
Tactical Combat Casualty Care;
``(B) a bleeding control bandage;
``(C) a pair of nonlatex protective gloves and a
pen-type marker;
``(D) a pair of blunt-ended scissors;
``(E) instructional documents developed--
``(i) under the `Stop the Bleed' national
awareness campaign of the Department of Homeland
Security, or any successor thereto;
``(ii) by the American College of Surgeons
Committee on Trauma;
``(iii) by the American Red Cross; or
``(iv) by any partner of the Department of
Defense;
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``(F) a bag or other container adequately designed
to hold the contents of the kit; and
``(G) any additional trauma kit supplies that--
``(i) are approved by a State, local, or
Tribal law enforcement agency or first responders;
``(ii) can adequately treat a traumatic
injury; and
``(iii) can be stored in a readily available
kit.''.
SEC. 8204. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN RETIRED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IN
THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH
BENEFITS PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 1201 of title I of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10281) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(p) Personal Injury to Retired Law Enforcement Officer.--
``(1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `retired law
enforcement officer' means an individual who separated from
service in good standing as a law enforcement officer in an
official capacity at a public agency with or without
compensation.
``(2) Eligibility.--A retired law enforcement officer shall
be eligible for a benefit under this part if the officer died or
became permanently and totally disabled as the direct and
proximate result of a personal injury resulting from a targeted
attack because of the retired law enforcement officer's service
as a law enforcement officer.''.
(b) <<NOTE: 34 USC 10281 note.>> Retroactive Applicability.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
amendments made by this section shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> take effect on the
date of enactment of this Act; and
(B) apply to any matter--
(i) pending before the Bureau of Justice
Assistance or otherwise on the date of enactment
of this Act; or
(ii) filed (consistent with pre-existing
effective dates) or accruing after the date of
enactment of this Act.
(2) Exceptions.--The amendment made by this section shall
apply to any action taken against a retired law enforcement
officer described in section 1201(p) of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (as added by this
Act) on or after January 1, 2012.
SEC. 8205. HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES.
(a) Cancer-Related Deaths and Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Section 1201 of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10281), as
amended by section 8204, is further amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(q) Exposure-Related Cancers.--
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Carcinogen.--The term `carcinogen' means an
agent that is--
``(i) classified by the International Agency
for Research on Cancer under Group 1 or Group 2A;
and
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``(ii) reasonably linked to an exposure-
related cancer.
``(B) Director.--The term `Director' means the
Director of the Bureau.
``(C) Exposure-related cancer.--As updated from time
to time in accordance with paragraph (3), the term
`exposure-related cancer' means--
``(i) bladder cancer;
``(ii) brain cancer;
``(iii) breast cancer;
``(iv) cervical cancer;
``(v) colon cancer;
``(vi) colorectal cancer;
``(vii) esophageal cancer;
``(viii) kidney cancer;
``(ix) leukemia;
``(x) lung cancer;
``(xi) malignant melanoma;
``(xii) mesothelioma;
``(xiii) multiple myeloma;
``(xiv) non-Hodgkins lymphoma;
``(xv) ovarian cancer;
``(xvi) prostate cancer;
``(xvii) skin cancer;
``(xviii) stomach cancer;
``(xix) testicular cancer;
``(xx) thyroid cancer;
``(xxi) any form of cancer that is considered
a WTC-related health condition under section
3312(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42
U.S.C. 300mm-22(a)); and
``(xxii) any form of cancer added to this
definition pursuant to an update in accordance
with paragraph (3).
``(2) Personal injury sustained in the line of duty.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations. Time periods.>> In
general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as determined by
the Bureau, the exposure of a public safety officer to a
carcinogen shall be presumed to constitute a personal
injury within the meaning of subsection (a) or (b)
sustained in the line of duty by the officer and
directly and proximately resulting in death or permanent
and total disability, if--
``(i) the exposure occurred while the public
safety officer was engaged in line of duty action
or activity;
``(ii) the public safety officer began serving
as a public safety officer not fewer than 5 years
before the date of the diagnosis of the public
safety officer with an exposure-related cancer;
``(iii) the public safety officer was
diagnosed with the exposure-related cancer not
more than 15 years after the public safety
officer's last date of active service as a public
safety officer; and
``(iv) the exposure-related cancer directly
and proximately results in the death or permanent
and total disability of the public safety officer.
``(B) Exception.--The presumption under subparagraph
(A) shall not apply if competent medical evidence
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establishes that the exposure of the public safety
officer to the carcinogen was not a substantial
contributing factor in the death or disability of the
public safety officer.
``(3) Additional exposure-related cancers.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--From time
to time but not less frequently than once every 3 years,
the Director shall--
``(i) <<NOTE: Review.>> review the definition
of `exposure-related cancer' under paragraph (1);
and
``(ii) <<NOTE: Update.>> if appropriate,
update the definition, in accordance with this
paragraph--
``(I) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> by
rule; or
``(II) <<NOTE: Federal Register,
publication.>> by publication in the
Federal Register or on the public
website of the Bureau.
``(B) Basis for updates.--
``(i) In general.--The Director shall make an
update under subparagraph (A)(ii) in any case in
which the Director finds such an update to be
appropriate based on competent medical evidence of
significant risk to public safety officers of
developing the form of exposure-related cancer
that is the subject of the update from engagement
in their public safety activities.
``(ii) <<NOTE: Recommenda-
tions. Assessments. Studies.>> Evidence.--The
competent medical evidence described in clause (i)
may include recommendations, risk assessments, and
scientific studies by--
``(I) the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health;
``(II) the National Toxicology
Program;
``(III) the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; or
``(IV) the International Agency for
Research on Cancer.
``(C) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Petitions to add to the
list of exposure-related cancers.--
``(i) In general.--Any person may petition the
Director to add a form of cancer to the definition
of `exposure-related cancer' under paragraph (1).
``(ii) Content of petition.--A petition under
clause (i) shall provide information to show that
there is sufficient competent medical evidence of
significant risk to public safety officers of
developing the cancer from engagement in their
public safety activities.
``(iii) Timely and substantive decisions.--
``(I) <<NOTE: Review. Analysis. Assessmen
t. Study. Recommenda- tions.>>
Referral.--Not later than 180 days after
receipt of a petition satisfying clause
(ii), the Director shall refer the
petition to appropriate medical experts
for review, analysis (including risk
assessment and scientific study), and
recommendation.
``(II) Consideration.--The Director
shall consider each recommendation under
subclause (I) and promptly take
appropriate action in connection with
the recommendation pursuant to
subparagraph (B).
``(iv) Notification to congress.--Not later
than 30 days after taking any substantive action
in connection with a recommendation under clause
(iii)(II), the
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Director shall notify the Committee on the
Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the
Judiciary of the House of Representatives of the
substantive action.''.
(2) <<NOTE: Effective date. 34 USC 10281 note.>>
Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply
to any claim under--
(A) section 1201(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
10281(a)) that is predicated upon the death of a public
safety officer on or after January 1, 2020, that is the
direct and proximate result of an exposure-related
cancer; or
(B) section 1201(b) of title I of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
10281(b)) that is filed on or after January 1, 2020, and
predicated upon a disability that is the direct and
proximate result of an exposure-related cancer.
(3) Time for filing claim.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, an individual who desires to file a claim that
is predicated upon the amendment made by paragraph (1) shall not
be precluded from filing such a claim within 3 years of the date
of enactment of this Act.
(b) Confidentiality of Information.--
(1) In general.--Section 812(a) of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10231(a))
is amended--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``furnished
under this title by any person and identifiable to any
specific private person'' and inserting ``furnished
under any law to any component of the Office of Justice
Programs, or furnished otherwise under this title, by
any entity or person, including any information
identifiable to any specific private person,''; and
(B) in the second sentence, by striking ``person
furnishing such information'' and inserting ``entity or
person furnishing such information or to whom such
information pertains''.
(2) <<NOTE: 34 USC 10231 note.>> Effective date;
applicability.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall--
(A) shall take effect for all purposes as if enacted
on December 27, 1979; and
(B) apply to any matter pending, before the
Department of Justice or otherwise, as of the date of
enactment of this Act.
(c) Technical Amendments.--
(1) In general.--Section 1201(o)(2) of title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
10281(o)(2)) is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or (b)''
after ``subsection (a)'';
(B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or (b)''
after ``subsection (a)''; and
(C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or (b)''
after ``subsection (a)''.
(2) <<NOTE: 34 USC 10281 note.>> Applicability.--The
amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any matter
pending before the Department of Justice as of the date of
enactment of this Act.
(d) Technical Amendments.--
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(1) In general.--Section 3 of the Safeguarding America's
First Responders Act of 2020 (34 U.S.C. 10281 note) is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `line of duty action'
includes any action--
``(1) in which a public safety officer engaged at the
direction of the agency served by the public safety officer; or
``(2) the public safety officer is authorized or obligated
to perform.''.
(2) <<NOTE: 34 USC 10281 note.>> Applicability.--
(A) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> In general.--The
amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any claim
under section 3 of the Safeguarding America's First
Responders Act of 2020 (34 U.S.C. 10281 note)--
(i) that is predicated upon the death of a
public safety officer on or after January 1, 2020;
or
(ii) that is--
(I) predicated upon the disability
of a public safety officer; and
(II) filed on or after January 1,
2020.
(B) Time for filing claim.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, an individual who desires to
file a claim that is predicated upon the amendment made
by paragraph (1) shall not be precluded from filing such
a claim within 3 years of the date of enactment of this
Act.
(e) Rescission.--Of the unobligated balances available in the
Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund (as established under
section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code), $255,000,000 is hereby
permanently rescinded.
TITLE LXXXIII--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS
Subtitle A--Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
Sec. 8301. Short title.
Sec. 8302. Findings.
Sec. 8303. Sense of the Congress.
Sec. 8304. Support for Taiwan admission to the IMF.
Sec. 8305. Testimony requirement.
Subtitle B--BUST Fentanyl Act
Sec. 8311. Short title.
Sec. 8312. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.
Sec. 8313. Study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking
from the people's republic of china and other relevant
countries.
Sec. 8314. Amendments to the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8315. Prioritization of identification of persons from the People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 8316. Expansion of sanctions under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8317. Imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or
instrumentalities of foreign states.
Sec. 8318. Annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of
methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico.
Sec. 8319. Responding to crime and corruption in Haiti.
Sec. 8320. Rule of construction regarding the use of military force.
Subtitle C--Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity
Sec. 8331. Short title.
Sec. 8332. Findings.
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Sec. 8333. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8334. Definitions.
Sec. 8335. Sanctions relating to the Western Balkans.
Sec. 8336. Democratic and economic development and prosperity
initiatives.
Sec. 8337. Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement.
Sec. 8338. Young Balkan Leaders Initiative.
Sec. 8339. Supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the Western
Balkans.
Sec. 8340. Relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Sec. 8341. Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations
and campaigns in the Western Balkans.
Subtitle D--Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Sec. 8351. Short title.
Sec. 8352. Designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of
Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.
Sec. 8353. Congressional Report on components related to hostage affairs
and recovery.
Sec. 8354. Rule of construction.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 8361. National registry of Korean American divided families.
Sec. 8362. Sense of Congress on Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian
children.
Sec. 8363. Supporting the identification and recovery of abducted
Ukrainian children.
Sec. 8364. Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to Diplomatic Security
Service personnel.
Sec. 8365. Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations
in Mexico.
Sec. 8366. International nuclear energy.
Sec. 8367. Strategy to respond to global bases of the People's Republic
of China.
Sec. 8368. Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from Iran to
the Houthis in Yemen.
Sec. 8369. Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Sec. 8370. Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force relating
to Iraq.
Subtitle A <<NOTE: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025.>> --Taiwan
Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
SEC. 8301. <<NOTE: 22 USC 286v note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of
2025''.
SEC. 8302. <<NOTE: 22 USC 286v note.>> FINDINGS.
Congress finds as follows:
(1) As enshrined in its Articles of Agreement, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) is devoted to promoting
international monetary cooperation, facilitating the expansion
and balanced growth of international trade, encouraging exchange
stability, and avoiding competitive exchange depreciation.
(2) Taiwan is the 21st largest economy in the world and the
10th largest goods trading partner of the United States.
(3) Although Taiwan is not an IMF member, it is a member of
the World Trade Organization, the Asian Development Bank, and
the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
(4) According to the January 2020 Report on Macroeconomic
and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the
United States, published by the Department of the Treasury,
Taiwan held $471,900,000,000 in foreign exchange reserves, more
than major economies such as India, South Korea, and Brazil.
(5) According to section 4(d) of the Taiwan Relations Act
(Public Law 96-8), enacted on April 10, 1979, ``Nothing in this
Act may be construed as a basis for supporting the exclusion or
expulsion of Taiwan from continued membership in
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any international financial institution or any other
international organization.''.
(6) Taiwan held membership in the IMF for 9 years following
the recognition of the People's Republic of China (PRC) by the
United Nations, and 16 Taiwan staff members at the Fund were
allowed to continue their employment after the PRC was seated at
the IMF in 1980. As James M. Boughton has noted in his Silent
Revolution: The International Monetary Fund 1979-1989, even as
the PRC was seated, the United States Executive Director to the
IMF, Sam Y. Cross, expressed support on behalf of the United
States Government for ``some kind of association between Taiwan
and the Fund''.
(7) On September 27, 1994, in testimony before the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the 1994 Taiwan Policy
Review, then-Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs Winston Lord stated: ``Recognizing Taiwan's
important role in transnational issues, we will support its
membership in organizations where statehood is not a
prerequisite, and we will support opportunities for Taiwan's
voice to be heard in organizations where its membership is not
possible.''.
(8) The Congress has repeatedly reaffirmed support for this
policy, including in Public Laws 107-10, 107-158, 108-28, 108-
235, 113-17, and 114-139, and the unanimous House and Senate
passage of the Taiwan Allies International Protection and
Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019.
(9) In its fact sheet, entitled ``U.S. Relations with
Taiwan'', published on August 31, 2018, the Department of State
asserts: ``The United States supports Taiwan's membership in
international organizations that do not require statehood as a
condition of membership and encourages Taiwan's meaningful
participation in international organizations where its
membership is not possible.''.
(10) According to the Articles of Agreement of the IMF,
``membership shall be open to other countries'', subject to
conditions prescribed by the Board of Governors of the IMF.
(11) In the IMF publication ``Membership and Nonmembership
in the International Monetary Fund: A Study in International Law
and Organization'', Joseph Gold, the then-General Counsel and
Director of the Legal Department of the IMF, elaborated on the
differences between the terms ``countries'' and ``states'',
noting that ``the word `country' may have been adopted because
of the absence of agreement on the definition of a `state' ''
and, with respect to the use of ``countries'' and applications
for IMF membership, ``the absence of any adjective in the
Articles emphasizes the breadth of the discretion that the Fund
may exercise in admitting countries to membership''. According
to Mr. Gold, ``the desire to give the Fund flexibility in
dealing with applications may explain not only the absence of
any adjective that qualifies `countries' but also the choice of
that word itself''.
(12) In his IMF study, Mr. Gold further observes, ``in the
practice of the Fund the concepts of independence and
sovereignty have been avoided on the whole as a mode of
expressing a criterion for membership in the Fund''. He
continues, ``Although the Fund usually takes into account the
recognition or nonrecognition of an entity as a state, there are
no rules or even informal understandings on the extent
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to which an applicant must have been recognized by members or
other international organizations before the Fund will regard it
as eligible for membership.''. In fact, when considering an
application for membership where the status of an applicant may
not be resolved, Mr. Gold writes ``there have been occasions on
which the Fund has made a finding before decisions had been
taken by the United Nations or by most members or by members
with a majority of the total voting power.'' Mr. Gold concludes,
``the Fund makes its own findings on whether an applicant is a
`country', and makes them solely for its own purposes.''.
(13) Although not a member state of the United Nations, the
Republic of Kosovo is a member of both the IMF and the World
Bank, having joined both organizations on June 29, 2009.
(14) On October 26, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken
issued a statement in support of Taiwan's ``robust, meaningful
participation'' in the United Nations system, which includes the
IMF, the World Bank, and other specialized United Nations
agencies. Secretary of State Blinken noted, ``As the
international community faces an unprecedented number of complex
and global issues, it is critical for all stakeholders to help
address these problems. This includes the 24 million people who
live in Taiwan. Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN
system is not a political issue, but a pragmatic one.''. He
continued, ``Taiwan's exclusion undermines the important work of
the UN and its related bodies, all of which stand to benefit
greatly from its contributions.''.
(15) In October 2024, Taiwan announced it would seek IMF
membership, with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative
Office in the United States stating, ``Taiwan's membership at
the IMF would help boost financial resilience.''.
SEC. 8303. <<NOTE: 22 USC 286v note.>> SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the size, significance, and connectedness of the
Taiwanese economy highlight the importance of greater
participation by Taiwan in the International Monetary Fund,
given the purposes of the Fund articulated in its Articles of
Agreement; and
(2) the experience of Taiwan in developing a vibrant and
advanced economy under democratic governance and the rule of law
should inform the work of the international financial
institutions, including through increased participation by
Taiwan in the institutions.
SEC. 8304. <<NOTE: 22 USC 286v note.>> SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN
ADMISSION TO THE IMF.
(a) In General.--The United States Governor of the International
Monetary Fund (in this section referred to as the ``Fund'') shall use
the voice and vote of the United States to vigorously support--
(1) the admission of Taiwan as a member of the Fund, to the
extent that admission is sought by Taiwan;
(2) participation by Taiwan in regular surveillance
activities of the Fund with respect to the economic and
financial policies of Taiwan, consistent with Article IV
consultation procedures of the Fund;
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(3) <<NOTE: Determination.>> employment opportunities for
Taiwan nationals, without regard to any consideration that, in
the determination of the United States Governor, does not
generally restrict the employment of nationals of member
countries of the Fund; and
(4) the ability of Taiwan to receive appropriate technical
assistance and training by the Fund.
(b) United States Policy.--It is the policy of the United States not
to discourage or otherwise deter Taiwan from seeking admission as a
member of the Fund.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Waiver.--The Secretary of the Treasury
may waive any requirement of subsection (a) for up to 1 year at a time
on reporting to Congress that providing the waiver will substantially
promote the objective of securing the meaningful participation of Taiwan
at each international financial institution (as defined in section
1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act).
(d) Sunset.--This section shall have no force or effect on the
earlier of--
(1) the date of approval by the Board of Governors of the
Fund for the admission of Taiwan as a member of the Fund; or
(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8305. <<NOTE: Time periods. 22 USC 286v note.>> TESTIMONY
REQUIREMENT.
In each of the next 7 years in which the Secretary of the Treasury
is required by section 1705(b) of the International Financial
Institutions Act to present testimony, the Secretary shall include in
the testimony a description of the efforts of the United States to
support the greatest participation practicable by Taiwan at each
international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of
such Act).
Subtitle B <<NOTE: Break Up Suspicious Transactions of Fentanyl
Act.>> --BUST Fentanyl Act
SEC. 8311. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2151 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Break Up Suspicious Transactions
of Fentanyl Act'' or the ``BUST Fentanyl Act''.
SEC. 8312. INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT.
Section 489(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2291h(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``March 1'' and inserting ``June 1'';
(2) in paragraph (7)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``paragraph (3)(D)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(3)(C)''; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
following:
``(D) Where the information is available, examples
of improvements in each country related to the findings
described in each of clauses (i) through (viii) of
subparagraph (C) including--
``(i) actions taken by the country due to the
adoption of law and regulations considered
essential to prevent narcotics-related money
laundering;
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``(ii) enhanced enforcement actions taken by
the country, such as regulatory penalties,
criminal prosecutions and convictions, and asset
seizures and forfeitures;
``(iii) status changes in financial crime-
related evaluations by international standards-
setting bodies;
``(iv) efforts to enhance the prevention of
narcotics-related money laundering; and
``(v) if applicable, bilateral, multilateral,
and regional initiatives that have been undertaken
to prevent narcotics-related money laundering.'';
and
(3) in paragraph (8)(A)(i), by striking ``pseudoephedrine''
and all that follows through ``chemicals)'' and inserting
``chemical precursors used in the production of methamphetamine
that significantly affected the United States''.
SEC. 8313. STUDY AND REPORT ON EFFORTS TO ADDRESS FENTANYL
TRAFFICKING FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
OF CHINA AND OTHER RELEVANT COUNTRIES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate;
(C) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate;
(D) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives;
(E) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(F) the Committee on Financial Services of the House
of Representatives.
(2) DEA.--The term ``DEA'' means the Drug Enforcement
Administration.
(3) PRC.--The term ``PRC'' means the People's Republic of
China.
(b) Study and Report on Addressing Trafficking of Fentanyl and Other
Synthetic Opioids From the Prc and Other Relevant
Countries. <<NOTE: Classified information.>> --Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and
the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
an unclassified written report, with a classified annex, that includes--
(1) a description of United States Government efforts to
gain a commitment from the Government of the PRC to submit
unregulated fentanyl precursors, such as 4-AP, to controls;
(2) a plan for future steps the United States Government
will take to urge the Government of the PRC to combat the
production and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and synthetic
opioids from the PRC, including the trafficking of precursor
chemicals used to produce illicit narcotics in Mexico and in
other countries;
(3) a detailed description of cooperation by the Government
of the PRC to address the role of the PRC financial system and
PRC money laundering organizations in the trafficking of
fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors;
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(4) an assessment of the expected impact that the
designation of principal corporate officers of PRC financial
institutions for facilitating narcotics-related money laundering
would have on PRC money laundering organizations;
(5) an assessment of whether the Trilateral Fentanyl
Committee, which was established by the United States, Canada,
and Mexico during the January 2023 North American Leaders'
Summit, is improving cooperation with law enforcement and
financial regulators in Canada and Mexico to combat the role of
PRC financial institutions and PRC money laundering
organizations in narcotics trafficking;
(6) an assessment of the effectiveness of other United
States bilateral and multilateral efforts to strengthen
international cooperation to address the PRC's role in the
trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors,
including through the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug
Threats;
(7) an update on the status of commitments made by third
countries through the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug
Threats to combat the synthetic opioid crisis and progress
towards the implementation of such commitments;
(8) a plan for future steps to further strengthen bilateral
and multilateral efforts to urge the Government of the PRC to
take additional actions to address the PRC's role in the
trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors,
particularly in coordination with countries in East Asia and
Southeast Asia that have been impacted by such activities;
(9) an assessment of how actions the Government of the PRC
has taken since November 15, 2023 has shifted relevant supply
chains for fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors, if at all;
and
(10) the items described in paragraphs (1) through (4)
pertaining to India, Mexico, and other countries the Secretary
of State determines to have a significant role in the production
or trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors for
purposes of this report.
(c) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Establishment of DEA Offices
in the PRC.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall jointly
provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a classified briefing
on--
(1) outreach and negotiations undertaken by the United
States Government with the Government of the PRC that was aimed
at securing the approval of the Government of the PRC to
establish United States Drug Enforcement Administration offices
in Shanghai and Guangzhou;
(2) the role of the Bureau of International Narcotics and
Law Enforcement Affairs in the PRC; and
(3) additional efforts to establish new partnerships with
provincial-level authorities in the PRC to counter the illicit
trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and their
precursors.
SEC. 8314. AMENDMENTS TO THE FENTANYL SANCTIONS ACT.
Section 7203(5) of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2302(5)) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``The term `foreign opioid trafficker' means
any foreign person'' and inserting the following: ``The term
`foreign opioid trafficker' means--
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``(A) means any foreign person'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) may include--
``(i) any entity of the People's Republic of
China that the President determines--
``(I) produces, manufactures,
distributes, sells, or knowingly
finances or transports any goods
described in clause (i) or (ii) of
paragraph (8)(A); and
``(II) demonstrates a pattern of
failing to take credible steps
(including implementing appropriate
know-your-customer procedures or
cooperating with United States
counternarcotics efforts) to detect or
prevent opioid trafficking; and
``(ii) any senior official of the Government
of the People's Republic of China that--
``(I) has significant regulatory or
law enforcement responsibilities with
respect to the activities of an entity
described in clause (i); and
``(II) aids and abets opioid
trafficking.''.
SEC. 8315. PRIORITIZATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONS FROM THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Section 7211 of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2311) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) assessing whether any senior official of any
anti-narcotics, regulatory, law enforcement,
intelligence, or customs body of the People's Republic
of China--
``(i) has directly or indirectly taken actions
that have facilitated or advanced foreign opioid
trafficking; and
``(ii) should be identified as a foreign
opioid trafficker.'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) <<NOTE: President. Mexico.>> Prioritization.--
``(A) Defined term.--In this paragraph, the term
`person of the People's Republic of China' means--
``(i) an individual who is a citizen or
national of the People's Republic of China; or
``(ii) an entity organized under the laws of
the People's Republic of China or otherwise
subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of
the People's Republic of China.
``(B) In general.--In preparing the report required
under paragraph (1), the President shall direct the
Secretary of the Treasury to prioritize, to the greatest
extent
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practicable, the identification of persons of the
People's Republic of China involved in the shipment of
fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, fentanyl precursors,
precursors for fentanyl analogues, pre-precursors for
fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, and equipment for the
manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit
pills to Mexico or any other country that is involved in
the production of fentanyl trafficked into the United
States, including--
``(i) any entity involved in the production of
pharmaceuticals; and
``(ii) any person that is acting on behalf of
any such entity.
``(C) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Termination of
prioritization.--The President shall continue the
prioritization required under subparagraph (B) until the
President certifies to the appropriate congressional
committees that the People's Republic of China is no
longer the primary source for the shipment of fentanyl,
fentanyl analogues, fentanyl precursors, precursors for
fentanyl analogues, pre-precursors for fentanyl and
fentanyl analogues, and equipment for the manufacturing
of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to
Mexico or any other country that is involved in the
production of fentanyl trafficked into the United
States.''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``the date that is 5
years after such date of enactment'' and inserting ``December
31, 2030''.
SEC. 8316. EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS UNDER THE FENTANYL SANCTIONS
ACT.
Section 7212 of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2312) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) <<NOTE: President. Determination.>> by adding at the
end the following:
``(3) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> the President determines
has knowingly engaged in, on or after the date of the enactment
of the BUST Fentanyl Act, a pattern of significant activity that
has materially contributed to opioid trafficking; or
``(4) the President determines--
``(A) has knowingly engaged in a pattern of
providing significant financial, material, or
technological support for, including through the
provision of goods or services in support of, any
activity or transaction described in paragraph (3); or
``(B) is owned, controlled, or directed by any
foreign person described in subparagraph (A) or in
paragraph (3), or has knowingly acted or purported to
act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, such a
foreign person.''.
SEC. 8317. <<NOTE: 21 USC 2313 note.>> IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS
WITH RESPECT TO AGENCIES OR
INSTRUMENTALITIES OF FOREIGN STATES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``knowingly'' and
``opioid trafficking'' have the meanings given such terms in section
7203 of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2302).
(b) <<NOTE: President. Determinations.>> In General.--The President
may--
(1) impose one or more of the sanctions described in section
7213 of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2313) with
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respect to any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
of a foreign government that the President determines has
knowingly, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act--
(A) engaged in a significant activity that has
materially contributed to opioid trafficking; or
(B) provided financial, material, or technological
support for (including through the provision of goods or
services in support of) any significant activity
described in subclause (A); and
(2) impose one or more of the sanctions described in section
7213(a)(6) of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 2313(a)(6))
with respect to any senior official of a political subdivision,
agency, or instrumentality of a foreign government that the
President determines has knowingly, on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act engaged in a significant activity
described in paragraph (1).
(c) Sunset.--The provisions of this section shall have no force or
effect beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8318. ANNUAL REPORT ON EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE SMUGGLING OF
METHAMPHETAMINE INTO THE UNITED STATES
FROM MEXICO.
Section 723(c) of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005
(title VII of Public Law 109-177; 22 U.S.C. 2291 note) is amended by
striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ``Which
shall--
``(1) identify the significant source countries for
methamphetamine that significantly affect the United States; and
``(2) describe the actions by the governments of the
countries identified pursuant to paragraph (1) to combat the
diversion of relevant precursor chemicals and the production and
trafficking of methamphetamine.''.
SEC. 8319. <<NOTE: 50 USC 1701 note.>> RESPONDING TO CRIME AND
CORRUPTION IN HAITI.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate;
(B) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
(D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives;
(E) the Committee on Financial Services of the House
of Representatives; and
(F) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives.
(2) Economic elite.--The term ``economic elite'' means any
board member, officer, or executive of any group, committee,
corporation, or other entity that exerts substantial influence
or control over Haiti's economy, infrastructure, or particular
industries.
(3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an
individual or entity that is not a United States person.
(4) Good.--The term ``good'' means any article, natural or
man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured
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product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding
technical data.
(5) Political elite.--The term ``political elite'' means any
current and former government official of Haiti, high level
staff of any such official, any Haitian political party leader,
and any Haitian political committee leader.
(6) United states person.--The term ``United States person''
means--
(A) a United States citizen;
(B) an alien who has been granted permanent
residence in the United States; or
(C) an entity organized under the laws of the United
States or of any jurisdiction within the United States,
including a foreign branch of such an entity.
(b) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the
following 5 years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with
the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall
submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees
regarding the ties between criminal gangs and political and
economic elites in Haiti.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall--
(A) identify and list prominent criminal gangs in
Haiti and their leaders, describe their criminal
activities, including coercive recruitment, and identify
their primary geographic areas of operations;
(B) list Haitian political and economic elites who
knowingly have direct and significant links to criminal
gangs and any organizations or entities controlled by
such individuals;
(C) describe in detail the relationship between the
individuals identified pursuant to subparagraph (B) and
the criminal gangs identified pursuant to subparagraph
(A);
(D) describe in detail how political and economic
elites use their relationships with criminal gangs to
advance their political and economic interests and
agendas;
(E) include a list of each criminal organization
assessed to be trafficking Haitians and other
individuals to the United States border;
(F) include an assessment of ties between political
and economic elites, criminal gangs in Haiti, and
transnational criminal organizations;
(G) include an assessment of how the nature and
extent of collusion between political elites, economic
elites, and criminal gangs threatens the Haitian people
and United States national interests and activities in
Haiti;
(H) include an assessment of how connections between
political and economic elites and criminal gangs
facilitate illicit firearms trafficking from the United
States that fuels violence and instability in Haiti; and
(I) include an assessment of potential actions that
the Government of the United States could take to
address the ties referred to in subparagraph (F).
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(3) Form of report.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
(c) <<NOTE: President.>> Sanctions.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 90 days
after the submission of the each report required under
subsection (b) to the appropriate congressional committees, the
President--
(A) shall impose the sanctions described in
subparagraph (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) with respect
to any foreign person who--
(i) is identified pursuant to subparagraph (A)
of subsection (b)(2); or
(ii) is identified pursuant to subparagraph
(B) of subsection (b)(2) and meets the definition
of political elite under subsection (a)(5);
(B) shall impose all of the sanctions described in
paragraph (2)(B) with respect to any foreign person who
is identified pursuant to subparagraph (B) of subsection
(b)(2) and meets the definition of economic elite under
subsection (a)(2); and
(C) may impose all of the sanctions described in
paragraph (3) with respect to any foreign person who is
identified pursuant to subparagraph (B) of subsection
(b)(2) and meets the definition of economic elite under
subsection (a)(2).
(2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions described in this
subsection are the following:
(A) Property blocking.--Notwithstanding the
requirements under section 202 of the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701), the
President may exercise all of the powers granted to the
President by such Act to the extent necessary to block
and prohibit all transactions in all property and
interests in property of the foreign person if such
property and interests in property--
(i) are in the United States;
(ii) come within the United States; or
(iii) are or come within the possession or
control of a United States person.
(B) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--
(i) Visas, admission, or parole.--An alien
described in paragraph (1) is--
(I) inadmissible to the United
States;
(II) ineligible for a visa or other
documentation to enter the United
States; and
(III) otherwise ineligible to be
admitted or paroled into the United
States or to receive any other benefit
under the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
(ii) Current visas revoked.--
(I) In general.--An alien described
in paragraph (1) is subject to
revocation of any visa or other entry
document issued to such alien regardless
of the date on which such visa or other
entry document was issued.
(II) Immediate effect.--A revocation
under subclause (I) shall take effect
immediately and
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shall automatically cancel any other
valid visa or entry document that is in
the alien's possession.
(3) Prohibitions on financial transactions.--Notwithstanding
the requirements under section 202 of the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701), the President
may exercise of all powers granted to the President by such Act
to the extent necessary--
(A) to prohibit any United States financial
institution from making loans or providing credit to the
foreign person; or
(B) prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange
that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States and in which the foreign person has any interest.
(4) Exceptions.--
(A) Exception to comply with international
obligations.--Sanctions under this subsection shall not
apply with respect to the admission of an alien if
admitting or paroling the alien into the United States
is necessary to permit the United States to comply with
the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United
Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and
entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United
Nations and the United States, or other applicable
international obligations.
(B) Exception relating to the provision of
humanitarian assistance.--Sanctions under this
subsection may not be imposed with respect to
transactions or the facilitation of transactions for--
(i) the sale of agricultural commodities,
food, medicine, or medical devices to Haiti;
(ii) the provision of humanitarian assistance
to the people of Haiti;
(iii) financial transactions relating to
humanitarian assistance or for humanitarian
purposes in Haiti; or
(iv) transporting goods or services that are
necessary to carry out operations relating to
humanitarian assistance or humanitarian purposes
in Haiti.
(5) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> Licensing.--
(A) In general.--For any sanctions imposed on a
political elite pursuant to this subsection, the
Secretary of the Treasury shall issue such general
licenses and public guidance as may be necessary to
clarify that such sanctions do not apply to the
following--
(i) any agency or instrumentality of the
Government of Haiti with which the sanctioned
person is officially associated; and
(ii) any person the sanctioned person owns or
controls that contributes to meaningful economic
activity in Haiti, unless the person is itself
designated based on its behavior.
(B) Limiting adverse impacts on haiti.--For any
sanctions imposed pursuant to paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Treasury shall issue such general
licenses and public guidance as may be necessary to
limit adverse impacts to employment, legitimate economic
activity, and humanitarian conditions in Haiti.
(6) Implementation; penalties.--
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(A) Implementation.--The President may exercise all
of the authorities provided to the President under
sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry
out this section.
(B) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Penalties.--The
penalties under subsections (b) and (c) of section 206
of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50
U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to any person that violates,
attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a
violation of regulations promulgated to carry out this
subsection to the same extent that such penalties apply
to a person that commits an unlawful act described in
section 206(a) of such Act.
(7) <<NOTE: Certification. Deadline.>> Waiver.--The
President may waive the application of sanctions or restrictions
imposed with respect to a foreign person under this subsection
if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional
committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is
scheduled to take effect, that the waiver is vital to the
national interests of the United States.
(8) Exception relating to importation of goods.--The
authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this
subsection shall not include the authority or requirement to
impose sanctions on the importation of goods.
(d) Sunset.--The provisions of this section shall cease to have any
force or effect beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8320. <<NOTE: 21 USC 2302 note.>> RULE OF CONSTRUCTION
REGARDING THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE.
Nothing in this subtitle, or the amendments made by this subtitle,
may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Subtitle C <<NOTE: Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act.>> --
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity
SEC. 8331. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10701 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Western Balkans Democracy and
Prosperity Act''.
SEC. 8332. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10701.>> FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Western Balkans countries (the Republic of Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Kosovo, Montenegro, the
Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Serbia) form a
pluralistic, multi-ethnic region in the heart of Europe that is
critical to the peace, stability, and prosperity of that
continent.
(2) Continued peace, stability, and prosperity in the
Western Balkans is directly tied to the opportunities for
democratic and economic advancement available to the citizens
and residents of those six countries.
(3) It is in the mutual interest of the United States and
the countries of the Western Balkans to promote stable and
sustainable economic growth and development in the region.
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(4) The reforms and integration with the European Union
pursued by countries in the Western Balkans have led to
significant democratic and economic progress in the region.
(5) Despite economic progress, rates of poverty and
unemployment in the Western Balkans remain higher than in
neighboring European Union countries.
(6) Out-migration, particularly of youth, is affecting
demographics in each Western Balkans country, resulting in
population decline in all six countries.
(7) Implementing critical economic and governance reforms
could help enable investment and employment opportunities in the
Western Balkans, especially for youth, and can provide powerful
tools for economic development and for encouraging broader
participation in a political process that increases prosperity
for all.
(8) Existing regional economic efforts, such as the Common
Regional Market, the Berlin Process, and the Open Balkan
Initiative, could have the potential to improve the economic
conditions in the Western Balkans, while promoting inclusion and
transparency.
(9) The Department of Commerce, through its Foreign
Commercial Service, plays an important role in promoting and
facilitating opportunities for United States investment.
(10) Corruption, including among key political leaders,
continues to plague the Western Balkans and represents one of
the greatest impediments to further economic and political
development in the region.
(11) Disinformation campaigns targeting the Western Balkans
undermine the credibility of its democratic institutions,
including the integrity of its elections.
(12) Vulnerability to cyberattacks or attacks on information
and communication technology infrastructure increases risks to
the functioning of government and the delivery of public
services.
(13) United States Cyber Command, the Department of State,
and other Federal agencies play a critical role in defending the
national security interests of the United States, including by
deploying cyber hunt forward teams at the request of partner
nations to reinforce their cyber defenses.
(14) Securing domestic and international cyber networks and
ICT infrastructure is a national security priority for the
United States, which is exemplified by offices and programs
across the Federal Government that support cybersecurity.
(15) Corruption and disinformation proliferate in political
environments marked by autocratic control or partisan conflict.
(16) Dependence on Russian sources of fossil fuels and
natural gas for the countries of the Western Balkans ties their
economies and politics to the Russian Federation and inhibits
their aspirations for European integration.
(17) Reducing the reliance of the Western Balkans on Russian
natural gas supplies and fossil fuels is in the national
interest of the United States.
(18) The growing influence of China in the Western Balkans
could also have a deleterious impact on strategic competition,
democracy, and economic integration with Europe.
(19) In March 2022, President Biden launched the European
Democratic Resilience Initiative to bolster democratic
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resilience, advance anti-corruption efforts, and defend human
rights in Ukraine and its neighbors in response to Russia's war
of aggression.
(20) The parliamentary and local elections held in Serbia on
December 17, 2023, and their immediate aftermath are cause for
deep concern about the state of Serbia's democracy, including
due to the final report of the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe's Office for Democratic Institutions and
Human Rights, which--
(A) found ``unjust conditions'' for the election;
(B) found ``numerous procedural deficiencies,
including inconsistent application of safeguards during
voting and counting, frequent instances of overcrowding,
breaches in secrecy of the vote, and numerous instances
of group voting''; and
(C) asserted that ``voting must be repeated'' in
certain polling stations.
(21) The Organization for Security and Co-operation in
Europe also noted that Serbian officials accused primarily
peaceful protestors, opposition parties, and civil society of
``attempting to destabilize the government'', a concerning
allegation that threatens the safety of important elements of
Serbian society.
(22) Democratic countries whose values are in alignment with
the United States make for stronger and more durable
partnerships.
SEC. 8333. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10702.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is a sense of Congress that the United States should--
(1) encourage increased business links and investment
between the United States and allies and partners;
(2) support regional integration efforts in the Western
Balkans;
(3) strengthen and expand regional economic integration in
the Western Balkans, with consideration for enterprises owned by
and employing women and youth;
(4) work with allies and partners committed to improving the
rule of law, energy resource diversification, democratic and
economic reform, and the reduction of poverty in the Western
Balkans;
(5) increase United States business links and investment
with the Western Balkans, particularly in ways that support
countries' efforts--
(A) to decrease dependence on Russian energy sources
and fossil fuels;
(B) to increase energy diversification, efficiency,
and conservation; and
(C) to facilitate the transition to cleaner and more
reliable sources of energy, including renewables, as
appropriate;
(6) continue to assist in the development, within the
Western Balkans, of--
(A) strong civil societies;
(B) public-private partnerships;
(C) independent media;
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(D) transparent, accountable, citizen-responsive
governance that ensure equal representation of all
ethnic groups and respect for religious freedom;
(E) political stability; and
(F) modern, free-market based economies.
(7) support the accession of those Western Balkans countries
that are not already members to the European Union and to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (referred to in this section
as ``NATO'') for countries that--
(A) desire membership;
(B) are eligible for membership,
(C) are supported by all allies to proceed with an
invitation for such membership; and
(D) are in a position to further the principles of
the North Atlantic Treaty and meaningfully contribute to
the collective security of NATO;
(8) support--
(A) maintaining the full European Union Force
(EUFOR) mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina as being in
the national security interests of the United States;
and
(B) encouraging NATO and the European Union to
review their mission mandates and posture in Bosnia and
Herzegovina to ensure they are playing a proactive role
in establishing a safe and secure environment,
particularly in the realm of defense;
(9) acknowledge the European Union membership aspirations of
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia,
Montenegro, and Serbia and support those countries to meet the
benchmarks required for their accession;
(10) continue to support the cultural heritage, and
recognize the languages, of the Western Balkans;
(11) coordinate closely with the European Union, the United
Kingdom, and other allies and partners on sanctions designations
in Western Balkans countries and work to align efforts as much
as possible to demonstrate a clear commitment to upholding
democratic values;
(12) expand bilateral security cooperation with non-NATO
member Western Balkans countries, particularly efforts focused
on regional integration and cooperation, including through the
Adriatic Charter, which was launched at Tirana on May 2, 2003;
(13) increase efforts to combat Russian malign influence
campaigns and any other destabilizing or disruptive activities
targeting the Western Balkans through engagement with government
institutions, political stakeholders, journalists, civil society
organizations, and industry leaders;
(14) develop a series of cyber resilience standards,
consistent with the Enhanced Cyber Defence Policy and Readiness
Action Plan endorsed at the 2014 Wales Summit of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization to expand cooperation with partners
and allies, including in the Western Balkans, on cyber security,
hybrid warfare, and ICT infrastructure;
(15) articulate clearly and unambiguously the United States
commitment to supporting democratic values and respect for
international law as the sole path forward for the countries of
the Western Balkans;
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(16) prioritize partnerships and programming with Western
Balkan countries that demonstrate commitment toward
strengthening their democracies and show respect for human
rights;
(17) encourage--
(A) the development and expansion of the respective
defense industrial bases of NATO Allies and security
partners in the Western Balkan countries; and
(B) increased national defense spending in
accordance with the NATO Hague Summit Declaration agreed
to by all NATO Allies in June 2025;
(18) support the implementation of the Export Control and
Related Border Security programs in the Western Balkans; and
(19) work with allies and partners to strengthen law
enforcement and investigative capacities in Western Balkan
countries to disrupt transnational criminal organizations and
corruption.
SEC. 8334. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10703.>> DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(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 Appropriations of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate;
(D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives;
(E) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(F) the Committee on Financial Services of the House
of Representatives.
(2) ICT.--The term ``ICT'' means information and
communication technology.
(3) Western balkans.--The term ``Western Balkans'' means the
region comprised of the following countries:
(A) The Republic of Albania.
(B) Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(C) The Republic of Kosovo.
(D) Montenegro.
(E) The Republic of North Macedonia.
(F) The Republic of Serbia.
(4) Western balkans country.--The term ``Western Balkans
country'' means any country listed in subparagraphs (A) through
(F) of paragraph (3).
SEC. 8335. <<NOTE: President. 22 USC 10704.>> SANCTIONS RELATING
TO THE WESTERN BALKANS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Determination. Effective date.>> In
General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection
(c) with respect to each foreign person that the President determines,
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, engages in an
activity described in subsection (b).
(b) Activities Described.--A foreign person engages in an activity
described in this subsection if the foreign person has--
(1) undertaken actions or policies that threaten the peace,
security, stability, or territorial integrity of any area or
state in the Western Balkans;
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(2) engaged or attempted to engage in actions or policies
that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the
Western Balkans;
(3) engaged or attempted to engage in corruption related to
the Western Balkans, including corruption by or on behalf of, a
government in the Western Balkans, or a current or former
government official in the Western Balkans;
(4) engaged or attempting to engage in serious human rights
abuses in the Western Balkans; or
(5) engaged or attempted to engage in, acts that obstruct or
threaten the implementation of any regional security, peace,
cooperation, or mutual recognition agreement or framework or
accountability mechanism related to the Western Balkans,
including the Prespa Agreement of 2018; the Ohrid Framework
Agreement of 2001; United Nations Security Council Resolution
1244; the Dayton Accords; or the Conclusions of the Peace
Implementation Conference Council held in London in December
1995, including the decisions or conclusions of the High
Representative, the Peace Implementation Council, or its
Steering Board; or the International Criminal Tribunal for the
former Yugoslavia, or, with respect to the former Yugoslavia,
the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
(c) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection
are the following:
(1) Blocking of property.--The President may exercise all
authorities granted under the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to
block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in
property of the foreign person if such property and interests in
property are in the United States, come within the United
States, or come within the possession or control of a United
States person.
(2) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--
(A) Visas, admission, or parole.--An alien described
in subsection (a) shall be--
(i) inadmissible to the United States;
(ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other
documentation to enter the United States; and
(iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or
paroled into the United States or to receive any
other benefit under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et 16 seq.).
(B) Current visas revoked.--
(i) In general.--The visa or other entry
documentation of any alien described in subsection
(a) is subject to revocation regardless of the
issue date of the visa or other entry
documentation.
(ii) Immediate effect.--A revocation under
clause (i) shall, in accordance with section
221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1201(i))--
(I) take effect immediately; and
(II) cancel any other valid visa or
entry documentation that is in the
possession of the alien.
(d) Implementation; Penalties.--
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(1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all
authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and
1704) for purposes of carrying out this section.
(2) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Penalties.--The penalties
provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705)
shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate,
conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or
any regulations promulgated to carry out this section to the
same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits
an unlawful act described in section 206(a) of that Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agricultural commodity.--The term ``agricultural
commodity'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of
the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602).
(2) Medical device.--The term ``medical device'' has the
meaning given the term ``device'' in section 201 of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
(3) Medicine.--The term ``medicine'' has the meaning given
the term ``drug'' in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
(4) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a
person that is not a United States person.
(f) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Termination of Sanctions.--The
President may terminate the application of a sanction imposed pursuant
to this section with respect to a person if the President certifies to
the appropriate committees of Congress that--
(1) the person is not engaging in the activity that was the
basis for such sanction or has taken significant verifiable
steps toward stopping such activity; and
(2) the President has received reliable assurances that the
person will not knowingly engage in activity subject to such
sanction in the future.
(g) Waiver.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In general.--The President may
waive the application of sanctions imposed pursuant to this
section for renewable periods not to exceed 180 days if the
President--
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> determines that such a
waiver is in the national security interests of the
United States; and
(B) <<NOTE: Notice.>> not less than 15 days before
the granting of the waiver, submits to the appropriate
committees of Congress a notice of and justification for
the waiver.
(2) Form.--The waiver described in paragraph (1) may be
transmitted in classified form.
(h) Exceptions.--
(1) Humanitarian assistance.--Sanctions authorized under
this section shall not apply to--
(A) the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for
the provision of agricultural commodities, food,
medicine, medical devices, humanitarian assistance, or
for humanitarian purposes; or
(B) transactions that are necessary for, or
ordinarily incident to, the activities described in
subparagraph (A).
(2) Compliance with international obligations and law
enforcement activities.--Sanctions authorized under
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this section shall not apply with respect to an alien if
admitting or paroling such alien is necessary--
(A) to comply with United States obligations under--
(i) the Agreement between the United Nations
and the United States of America regarding the
Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake
Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force
November 21, 1947;
(ii) the Convention on Consular Relations,
done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and entered into
force March 19, 1967; or
(iii) any other international agreement; or
(B) to carry out or assist law enforcement activity
in the United States.
(3) Exception for intelligence activities.--Sanctions
authorized under this section shall not apply to--
(A) any activity subject to the reporting
requirements under title V of the National Security Act
of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.); or
(B) any authorized intelligence activities of the
United States.
(4) Exception relating to importation of goods.--
(A) In general.--The requirement to block and
prohibit all transactions in all property and interests
in property under this section shall not include the
authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the
importation of goods.
(B) Defined term.--In this paragraph, the term
``good'' means any article, natural or manmade
substance, material, supply or manufactured product,
including inspection and test equipment, and excluding
technical data.
(i) Rulemaking.--The President is authorized to promulgate such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of
this section (which may include regulatory exceptions), including under
section 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50
U.S.C. 1704)).
(j) Rules of Construction.--
(1) Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the
authorities of the President under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any
sanctions in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(k) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have force or effect
beginning on the date that is 8 years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 8336. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10705.>> DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY INITIATIVES.
(a) Anti-corruption Initiative.--The Secretary of State, through
ongoing and new programs, should develop an initiative that--
(1) seeks to expand technical assistance in each Western
Balkans country, taking into account local conditions and
contingent on the agreement of the host country government to
develop new national anti-corruption strategies;
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(2) seeks to share best practices with, and provide
training, including through the use of embedded advisors, to
civilian law enforcement agencies and judicial institutions, and
other relevant administrative bodies, of the Western Balkans
countries, to improve the efficiency, transparency, and
accountability of such agencies and institutions;
(3) strengthens existing national anti-corruption
strategies--
(A) to combat political corruption, particularly in
the judiciary, independent election oversight bodies,
and public procurement processes; and
(B) to strengthen regulatory and legislative
oversight of critical governance areas, such as freedom
of information and public procurement, including by
strengthening cyber defenses and ICT infrastructure
networks;
(4) includes the Western Balkans countries in the European
Democratic Resilience Initiative of the Department of State, or
any equivalent successor initiative, and considers the Western
Balkans as a recipient of anti-corruption funding for such
initiative; and
(5) seeks to promote the important role of an independent
media in countering corruption through engagements with
governments of Western Balkan countries and providing training
opportunities for journalists on investigative reporting.
(b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Prioritizing Cyber Resilience, Regional
Economic Connectivity, and Economic Competitiveness.--
(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(A) promoting stronger economic, civic, and
political relationships among Western Balkans countries
will enable countries to better utilize existing
resources and maximize their economic security and
democratic resilience by reinforcing cyber defenses and
increasing economic activity among other countries in
the region; and
(B) United States private investments in and
assistance toward creating a more integrated region
ensures political stability and security for the region.
(2) 5-year strategy for economic development and democratic
resilience in western balkans.--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
departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a regional economic development and
democratic resilience strategy for the Western Balkans that--
(A) takes into account the efforts of the European
Union, European nations, and other multilateral
financing institutions;
(B) considers the full set of tools and resources
available from the relevant agencies;
(C) includes efforts to ensure coordination with
multilateral and bilateral partners, such as the
European Union, the World Bank, and other relevant
assistance frameworks;
(D) <<NOTE: Assessments.>> includes an initial
assessment of--
(i) economic opportunities for which United
States businesses, or those of other like-minded
partner countries, would be competitive;
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(ii) legal, economic, governance,
infrastructural, or other barriers limiting United
States economic activity and investment in the
Western Balkans;
(iii) the effectiveness of all existing
regional cooperation initiatives, such as the Open
Balkan initiative and the Western Balkans Common
Regional Market; and
(iv) ways to increase United States economic
activity and investment within the Western
Balkans;
(E) considers ways to develop human and
institutional capacity and infrastructure across
multiple sectors of economies, including clean energy,
energy efficiency, agriculture, small and medium-sized
enterprise development, health, and cyber-security;
(F) considers ways to assist with the development
and implementation of programs or initiatives to
increase economic development and prosperity in the
region;
(G) considers ways to support small- and medium-
sized businesses, including youth-owned and women-owned
enterprises;
(H) considers ways to promote government and civil
society policies and programs that combat corruption and
encourage transparency (including by supporting
independent media by promoting the safety and security
of journalists), free and fair competition, sound
governance, judicial reform, environmental stewardship,
and business environments conducive to sustainable and
inclusive economic growth; and
(I) includes a public diplomacy strategy that
describes the actions that will be taken by relevant
agencies to increase support for the United States
relationship by citizens of Western Balkans countries.
(3) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall provide a
briefing to the appropriate committees of Congress that
describes the progress made towards developing the strategy
required under paragraph (2).
(c) Regional Economic Connectivity and Development Initiative.--
(1) Authorization.--The Secretary of State, in coordination
with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, may coordinate a regional economic connectivity and
development initiative for the region comprised of each Western
Balkans country and any European Union member country that
shares a border with a Western Balkans country (referred to in
this subsection as the ``Western Balkans region'') in accordance
with this subsection.
(2) Initiative elements.--The initiative authorized under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) promote private sector growth and
competitiveness and increase the capacity of businesses,
particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in the
Western Balkans region;
(B) aim to increase intraregional exports to
countries in the Balkans and European Union member
states;
(C) aim to increase United States economic activity
and investments in countries in the Western Balkans;
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(D) support startup companies, including companies
led by youth or women, in the Western Balkans region
by--
(i) providing training in business skills and
leadership; and
(ii) providing opportunities to connect to
sources of capital;
(E) encourage and promote increased economic
activity and investment in the Western Balkans through
engagement with the Western Balkans diaspora communities
in the United States and abroad;
(F) provide assistance to the governments and civil
society organizations of Western Balkans countries to
develop--
(i) regulations to ensure fair and effective
investment; and
(ii) screening tools to identify and deter
malign foreign investments and other coercive
economic practices;
(G) identify areas where application of additional
resources and workforce retraining could expand
successful programs to 1 or more countries in the
Western Balkans region by building on the existing
experience and program architecture;
(H) compare existing single-country sector analyses
to determine areas of focus that would benefit from a
regional approach with respect to the Western Balkans
region; and
(I) promote intraregional economic connectivity
throughout the Western Balkans region through--
(i) programming, including grants, cooperative
agreements, and other forms of assistance;
(ii) expanding awareness of the availability
of loans and other financial instruments from the
United States Government; and
(iii) coordinating access to existing
instruments to promote economic activity and
investment that are available through allies and
partners in the Western Balkans region, including
the European Union and international financial
institutions.
(3) Support for regional infrastructure projects.--The
initiative authorized under paragraph (1) should facilitate and
prioritize support for regional infrastructure projects,
including--
(A) transportation projects that build roads,
bridges, railways and other physical infrastructure to
facilitate travel of goods and people throughout the
Western Balkans region;
(B) technical support and the promotion of
investments needed to meet United States and European
Union standards for air travel, including screening and
information sharing;
(C) the development of telecommunications networks
with trusted providers;
(D) infrastructure projects that connect Western
Balkans countries to each other and to countries with
which they share a border;
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(E) information exchange on effective tender
procedures and transparent procurement processes;
(F) investment transparency programs that will help
countries in the Western Balkans analyze gaps and
establish institutional and regulatory reforms
necessary--
(i) to create an enabling environment for
economic activities and investment; and
(ii) to strengthen protections against high-
risk investments;
(G) sharing best practices learned from the United
States and other international partners to ensure that
institutional and regulatory mechanisms are fair,
nonarbitrary, effective, and free from corruption;
(H) projects that support regional energy security
and reduce dependence on Russian energy;
(I) technical assistance and generating private
investment in projects that promote connectivity and
energy-sharing in the Western Balkans region;
(J) technical assistance to support regional
collaboration on environmental protection that includes
governmental, political, civic, and business
stakeholders; and
(K) technical assistance to develop financing
options and help create linkages with potential
financing institutions and investors.
(4) Requirements.--All programming under the initiative
authorized under paragraph (1) should--
(A) be open to the participation of Albania, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia,
and Serbia;
(B) be consistent with European Union accession
requirements;
(C) be focused on retaining talent within the
Western Balkans;
(D) promote government policies in Western Balkans
countries that encourage free and fair competition,
sound governance, environmental protection, and business
environments that are conducive to sustainable and
inclusive economic growth; and
(E) include a public diplomacy strategy to inform
local and regional audiences in the Western Balkans
region about the initiative, including specific programs
and projects.
(d) United States International Development Finance Corporation.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Appointments.--Not later than 1
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Chief Executive Officer of
the United States International Development Finance Corporation,
in collaboration with the Secretary of State, should consider
including a regional office with responsibilities for the
Western Balkans within the Corporation's plans to open new
regional offices.
(2) Joint report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the
United States International Development Finance Corporation and
the Secretary of State should submit a joint report to the
appropriate committees of Congress that includes--
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(A) an assessment of the benefits of providing
sovereign loan guarantees to countries in the Western
Balkans to support infrastructure and energy
diversification projects;
(B) an outline of additional resources, such as
tools, funding, and personnel, which may be required to
offer sovereign loan guarantees in the Western Balkans;
and
(C) an assessment of how the United States
International Development Finance Corporation, in
coordination with the United States Trade and
Development Agency and the Export-Import Bank of the
United States, can deploy its insurance products in
support of bonds or other instruments issued to raise
capital through United States financial markets in the
Western Balkans.
SEC. 8337. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10706.>> PROMOTING CROSS-CULTURAL AND
EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) promoting partnerships between United States
universities and universities in the Western Balkans advances
United States foreign policy goals and requires a whole-of-
government approach, including the utilization of public-private
partnerships; and
(2) such partnerships would provide opportunities for
exchanging academic ideas, technical expertise, research, and
cultural understanding for the benefit of the United States and
may provide additional beneficial opportunities for cooperation
in the private sector.
(b) <<NOTE: President.>> University Partnerships.--The President,
working through the Secretary of State, is authorized to promote
partnerships between United States universities and universities in the
Western Balkans, including--
(1) supporting research and analysis on cyber resilience;
(2) working with partner governments to reform policies,
improve curricula, strengthen data systems, train teachers and
students, including English language teaching, and to provide
quality, inclusive learning materials;
(3) encouraging knowledge exchanges to help provide
individuals, especially those who historically have had reduced
access to relevant education, training, and skills for
meaningful employment;
(4) promoting teaching and research exchanges between
institutions of higher education in the Western Balkans and in
the United States; and
(5) encouraging alliances and exchanges with like-minded
institutions of education within the Western Balkans and the
larger European continent.
SEC. 8338. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10707.>> YOUNG BALKAN LEADERS
INITIATIVE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) regular people-to-people exchange programs that bring
religious leaders, journalists, civil society members,
politicians, and other individuals from the Western Balkans to
the United States will strengthen existing relationships and
advance United States interests and shared values in the Western
Balkans region; and
(2) the Department of State, through BOLD, a leadership
program for young leaders in certain Western Balkans countries,
plays an important role to develop young leaders in
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improving civic engagement and economic development in Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.
(b) Authorization.--The Secretary of State should continue the BOLD
Leadership Program, which shall hereafter be known as the ``Young Balkan
Leaders Initiative'', to promote educational and professional
development for young adult leaders and professionals in the Western
Balkans who have demonstrated a passion to contribute to the continued
development of the Western Balkans region.
(c) Conduct of Initiative.--The goals of the Young Balkan Leaders
Initiative should include--
(1) building the capacity of young Balkan leaders in the
Western Balkans in the areas of business and information
technology, cyber security and digitization, agriculture, civic
engagement, and public administration;
(2) supporting young Balkan leaders by offering professional
development, training, and networking opportunities,
particularly in the areas of leadership, innovation, civic
engagement, elections, human rights, entrepreneurship, good
governance, public administration, and journalism;
(3) supporting young political, parliamentary, and civic
Balkan leaders in collaboration on regional initiatives related
to good governance, environmental protection, government ethics,
and minority inclusion; and
(4) providing increased economic and technical assistance to
young Balkan leaders to promote economic growth and strengthen
ties between businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs in the
United States and in Western Balkans countries.
(d) Fellowships.--Under the Young Balkan Leaders Initiative, the
Secretary of State is authorized to award fellowships to young leaders
from the Western Balkans who--
(1) are between 18 and 35 years of age;
(2) have demonstrated strong capabilities in
entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, and leadership;
(3) have had a positive impact in their communities,
organizations, or institutions, including by promoting cross-
regional and multiethnic cooperation; and
(4) represent a cross-section of the country's demographics.
(e) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Briefing on Certain Exchange Programs.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of State shall provide a briefing to the appropriate
committees of Congress that describes the status of exchange programs
involving the Western Balkans region.
SEC. 8339. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10708.>> SUPPORTING CYBERSECURITY AND
CYBER RESILIENCE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) United States support for cybersecurity, cyber
resilience, and secure ICT infrastructure in Western Balkans
countries will strengthen the region's ability to defend itself
from and respond to malicious cyber activity conducted by
nonstate and foreign actors, including foreign governments, that
seek to influence the region;
(2) insecure ICT networks that are vulnerable to
manipulation can increase opportunities for--
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(A) the compromise of cyber infrastructure,
including data networks, electronic infrastructure, and
software systems; and
(B) the use of online information operations by
adversaries and malign actors to undermine United States
allies and interests;
(3) it is in the national security interest of the United
States to support the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of
Western Balkans countries; and
(4) it is in the national security interest of the United
States to support continued progress to enhance cybersecurity
infrastructure in Western Balkan countries in response to
threats posed by state and non-state actors, including threats
originating from the Russian Federation, the People's Republic
of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea.
(b) Interagency Report on Cybersecurity and the Digital Information
Environment in Western Balkans Countries.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit
a report to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate that contains--
(1) an overview of interagency efforts to strengthen
cybersecurity and cyber resilience in Western Balkans countries;
(2) a review of the information environment in each Western
Balkans country;
(3) a review of existing United States Government cyber and
digital initiatives that--
(A) counter influence operations and safeguard
elections and democratic processes in Western Balkans
countries;
(B) strengthen ICT infrastructure, digital
accessibility, and cybersecurity capacity in the Western
Balkans;
(C) support democracy and internet freedom in
Western Balkans countries; and
(D) build cyber capacity of governments who are
allies or partners of the United States;
(4) an assessment of cyber threat information sharing
between the United States and Western Balkans countries;
(5) an assessment of--
(A) options for the United States to better support
cybersecurity and cyber resilience in Western Balkans
countries through changes to current assistance
authorities; and
(B) the advantages or limitations, such as funding
or office space, of posting cyber professionals from
other Federal departments and agencies to United States
diplomatic posts in Western Balkans countries and
providing relevant training to Foreign Service Officers;
and
(6) any additional support needed from the United States for
the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of the following NATO
Allies: Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.
SEC. 8340. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10709.>> RELATIONS BETWEEN KOSOVO AND
SERBIA.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
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(1) the Agreement on the Path to Normalization of Relations,
which was agreed to by Kosovo and Serbia on February 27, 2023,
with the facilitation of the European Union, is a positive step
forward in advancing normalization between the two countries;
(2) Serbia and Kosovo should seek to make immediate progress
on the Implementation Annex to the agreement referred to in
paragraph (1);
(3) once sufficient progress has been made on the
Implementation Annex, the United States should consider
advancing initiatives to strengthen bilateral relations with
both countries, which could include--
(A) establishing bilateral strategic dialogues with
Kosovo and Serbia; and
(B) advancing concrete initiatives to deepen
economic ties and investment with both countries; and
(4) the United States should continue to support a
comprehensive final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia based on
mutual recognition.
(b) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States
Government that--
(1) it shall not pursue any policy that advocates for land
swaps, partition, or other forms of redrawing borders along
ethnic lines in the Western Balkans as a means to settle
disputes between nation states in the region; and
(2) it should support pluralistic democracies in countries
in the Western Balkans as a means to prevent a return to the
ethnic strife that once characterized the region.
SEC. 8341. <<NOTE: 22 USC 10710.>> REPORTS ON RUSSIAN AND CHINESE
MALIGN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS AND
CAMPAIGNS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS.
(a) Reports Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of
State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of
National Intelligence, and the heads of other Federal departments or
agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report to the appropriate
committees of Congress, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the
Senate, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives
regarding Russian and Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns
carried out with respect to Balkan countries that seek--
(1) to undermine democratic institutions;
(2) to promote political instability; and
(3) to harm the interests of the United States and North
Atlantic Treaty Organization member and partner states in the
Western Balkans.
(b) Elements.--Each report submitted pursuant to subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) an assessment of the objectives of the Russian
Federation and the People's Republic of China regarding malign
influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to
Western Balkans countries--
(A) to undermine democratic institutions, including
the planning and execution of democratic elections;
(B) to promote political instability; and
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(C) to manipulate the information environment;
(2) the activities and roles of the Department of State and
other relevant Federal agencies in countering Russian and
Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns;
(3) an assessment of--
(A) each network, entity and individual, to the
extent such information is available, of Russia, China,
or any other country with which Russia or China may
cooperate, that is supporting such Russian or Chinese
malign influence operations or campaigns, including the
provision of financial or operational support to
activities in a Western Balkans country that may limit
freedom of speech or create barriers of access to
democratic processes, including exercising the right to
vote in a free and fair election; and
(B) the role of each such entity in providing such
support;
(4) the identification of the tactics, techniques, and
procedures used in Russian or Chinese malign influence
operations and campaigns in Western Balkans countries;
(5) an assessment of the effect of previous Russian or
Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns that targeted
alliances and partnerships of the United States Armed Forces in
the Western Balkans, including the effectiveness of such
operations and campaigns in achieving the objectives of Russia
and China, respectively;
(6) the identification of each Western Balkans country with
respect to which Russia or China has conducted or attempted to
conduct a malign influence operation or campaign;
(7) an assessment of the capacity and efforts of NATO and of
each individual Western Balkans country to counter Russian or
Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns carried out
with respect to Western Balkans countries;
(8) the efforts by the United States to combat such malign
influence operations in the Western Balkans, including through
the Countering Russian Influence Fund and the Countering
People's Republic of China Malign Influence Fund;
(9) an assessment of the tactics, techniques, and procedures
that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director
of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense,
determines are likely to be used in future Russian or Chinese
malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with
respect to Western Balkans countries; and
(10) activities that the Department of State and other
relevant Federal agencies could use to increase the United
States Government's capacity to counter Russian and Chinese
malign influence operations and campaigns in Western Balkans
countries.
(c) Form.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
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Subtitle D <<NOTE: Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025.>> --
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
SEC. 8351. <<NOTE: 22 USC 1741 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Countering Wrongful Detention Act
of 2025''.
SEC. 8352. DESIGNATION OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY AS A STATE SPONSOR OF
UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION.
The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking
Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.) is amended by inserting
after section 306 the following:
``SEC. 306A. <<NOTE: 22 USC 1741d-1.>> DESIGNATION OF A FOREIGN
COUNTRY AS A STATE SPONSOR OF UNLAWFUL
OR WRONGFUL DETENTION.
``(a) In General.--Subject to the notice requirement of subsection
(c)(1)(A), the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of
other relevant Federal agencies, may designate a foreign country that
has provided support for or directly engaged in the unlawful or wrongful
detention of a United States national as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or
Wrongful Detention based on any of the following criteria:
``(1) The unlawful or wrongful detention of a United States
national occurs in the foreign country.
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> The government of the foreign
country or an entity organized under the laws of a foreign
country has failed to release an unlawfully or wrongfully
detained United States national within 30 days of being
officially notified by the Department of State of the unlawful
or wrongful detention.
``(3) Actions taken by the government of the foreign country
indicate that the government is responsible for, complicit in,
or materially supports the unlawful or wrongful detention of a
United States national, including by acting as described in
paragraph (2) after having been notified by the Department of
State.
``(4) The actions of a state or nonstate actor in the
foreign country, including any previous action relating to
unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage taking of a United
States national, pose a risk to the safety and security of
United States nationals abroad sufficient to warrant designation
of the foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or
Wrongful Detention, as determined by the Secretary.
``(b) <<NOTE: Certification.>> Termination of Designation.--The
Secretary of State may terminate the designation of a foreign country
under subsection (a) if the Secretary certifies to Congress that the
government of the foreign country--
``(1) has released the United States nationals unlawfully or
wrongfully detained within the territory of the foreign country;
``(2) has positively contributed to the release of United
States nationals taken hostage within the territory of the
foreign country or from the custody of a nonstate entity;
``(3) has demonstrated changes in leadership or policies
with respect to unlawful or wrongful detention and hostage
taking; or
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``(4) has provided assurances that the government of the
foreign country will not engage or be complicit in or support
acts described in subsection (a).
``(c) Briefing and Reports to Congress; Publication.--
``(1) Consultation and reports to congress.--
``(A) Consultation.--Prior to the designation under
subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult the
appropriate committees of Congress.
``(B) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 7 days
after making a designation of a foreign country as a
State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention under
subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall submit to
the appropriate committees of Congress a report
notifying the committees of the designation, including a
certification of which criteria in subsection (a) are
the basis for the designation.
``(C) Elements.--In each report submitted under
subparagraph (B) with respect to the designation of a
foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or
Wrongful Detention, the Secretary shall include--
``(i) the justification for the designation;
and
``(ii) a description of any action taken by
the United States Government, including the
Secretary of State or the head of any other
relevant Federal agency, in response to the
designation to deter the unlawful or wrongful
detention or hostage-taking of foreign nationals
in the country.
``(2) Initial briefing required.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary
shall brief Congress on the following:
``(A) Whether any of the following countries should
be designated as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful
Detention under subsection (a):
``(i) Afghanistan.
``(ii) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(iii) The People's Republic of China.
``(iv) The Russian Federation.
``(v) Venezuela under the regime of Nicolas
Maduro.
``(vi) The Republic of Belarus.
``(B) The steps taken by the Secretary and the heads
of other relevant Federal agencies to deter the unlawful
and wrongful detention of United States nationals and to
respond to such detentions, including--
``(i) any engagement with private sector
companies to optimize the distribution of travel
advisories; and
``(ii) any engagement with private companies
responsible for promoting travel to foreign
countries engaged in the unlawful or wrongful
detention of United States nationals.
``(C) An assessment of a possible expansion of
chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code (commonly
known as the `Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976')
to include an exception from asset seizure immunity for
State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.
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``(D) A detailed plan on the manner by which a
geographic travel restriction should or could be
instituted against State Sponsors of Unlawful or
Wrongful Detention.
``(E) The progress made in multilateral fora,
including the United Nations and other international
organizations, to address the unlawful and wrongful
detention of United States nationals, in addition to
nationals of partners and allies of the United States in
foreign countries.
``(3) Annual briefing.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this section, and annually
thereafter for 5 years, the Assistant Secretary of State
for Consular Affairs and the Special Presidential Envoy
for Hostage Affairs shall brief the appropriate
committees of Congress with respect to unlawful or
wrongful detentions taking place in the countries listed
under paragraph (2)(A) and actions taken by the
Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant
Federal agencies to deter the wrongful detention of
United States nationals, including any steps taken in
accordance with paragraph (2)(B).
``(B) No limitation on other briefings.--Any
briefings pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be in
addition to any briefings requested by the appropriate
congressional committees. Nothing in this provision
shall be construed to limit the provision of any other
briefings to the appropriate committees of Congress.
``(4) Publication.--The Secretary shall make available on a
publicly accessible website of the Department of State, and
regularly update, a list of foreign countries designated as
State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention under
subsection (a).
``(d) Review of Available Responses to State Sponsors of Unlawful or
Wrongful Detention.--Upon designation of a foreign country as a State
Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention under subsection (a), the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant
Federal agencies, shall conduct a comprehensive review of the use of
existing authorities to respond to and deter the unlawful or wrongful
detention of United States nationals in the foreign country, including--
``(1) sanctions available under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
``(2) visa restrictions available under section 7031(c) of
the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (division F of Public Law 118-
47; 8 U.S.C. 1182 note) or any other provision of Federal law;
``(3) sanctions available under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.);
``(4) restrictions on assistance provided to the government
of the country under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or any other provision of Federal law;
``(5) restrictions on the export of certain goods to the
country under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et
seq.), the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801 et
seq.), or any other Federal law; and
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``(6) designating the government of the country as a
government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of
international terrorism pursuant to--
``(A) section 1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export Control
Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)(i));
``(B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371);
``(C) section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2780(d)); or
``(D) any other provision of law.
``(e) Defined Term.--In this section, the term `appropriate
committees of Congress' means--
``(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the
Senate; and
``(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House
of Representatives.
``(f) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to imply that--
``(1) the United States Government formally recognizes any
particular country or the government of such country as
legitimate; or
``(2) every United States national detained in a country
designated as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention
under subsection (a) should be or is determined to be wrongfully
detained under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-
Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.).''.
SEC. 8353. CONGRESSIONAL REPORT ON COMPONENTS RELATED TO HOSTAGE
AFFAIRS AND RECOVERY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report
on the following:
(1) The Hostage Response Group established pursuant to
section 305(a) of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and
Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741c(a)).
(2) The Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell established pursuant to
section 304(a) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1741b(a)).
(3) The Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage
Affairs established pursuant to section 303(a) of such Act (22
U.S.C. 1741a(a)).
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include--
(1) a description of the existing structure of each
component listed in subsection (a);
(2) recommendations on how the components can be improved,
including through reorganization or consolidation of the
components; and
(3) cost efficiencies on the components listed in subsection
(a), including resources available to eligible former wrongful
detainees and hostages and their family members.
SEC. 8354. <<NOTE: 22 USC 1741d-1 note.>> RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title may be
construed as preventing the freedom of travel of United States citizens.
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Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 8361. <<NOTE: 22 USC 7817 note, 7818.>> NATIONAL REGISTRY OF
KOREAN AMERICAN DIVIDED FAMILIES.
(a) National Registry.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of State, acting through the
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, the Assistant
Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, or such other
individual as the Secretary may designate, shall--
(A) engage, to the extent practicable, Korean
American families who wish to be reunited with family
members residing in North Korea from which such Korean
American families were divided after the signing of the
Agreement Concerning a Military Armistice in Korea,
signed at Panmunjom July 27, 1953 (commonly referred to
as the ``Korean War Armistice Agreement'' ), in
anticipation of future reunions for such families and
family members, including in-person and video reunions;
and
(B) establish a private, internal national registry
of the names and other relevant information of such
Korean American families--
(i) to facilitate such future reunions; and
(ii) to provide for a repository of
information about such Korean American families
and family members in North Korea, including
information about individuals who may be deceased.
(2) <<NOTE: Contracts.>> Disclosure of information.--The
Secretary of State may enter into agreements with Korean
individuals and families, academic institutions, or other
members of the public, as appropriate, to share, in whole or in
part, information collected and housed in the database if--
(A) the United States person whose personally
identifiable information would be disclosed as a result
of an agreement has provided consent to such disclosure;
and
(B) the agreement outlines reasonable steps and
commitments to ensure that any information disclosed as
a result of such agreement is--
(i) kept private and confidential; and
(ii) will not be disclosed improperly to other
parties outside the agreement.
(b) Actions to Facilitate Dialogue Between the United States and
North Korea.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of State should take steps to
ensure that any direct dialogue between the United States and
North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions
for Korean American families and their family members in North
Korea.
(2) Consultations.--The Secretary of State shall consult
with the Government of the Republic of Korea, as appropriate, in
carrying out this subsection.
(3) Reporting requirement.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, acting
through the Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights
Issues, shall include in each report required under
section 107(d) of the North Korean Human Rights Act of
2004 (22 U.S.C. 7817(d)) a description of the
consultations
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described in paragraph (2) conducted during the year
preceding the submission of the report.
(B) Elements.--The reporting required under
subparagraph (A) should include--
(i) the status of the national registry
established pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(B);
(ii) the number of individuals included on the
registry who--
(I) have met their family members in
North Korea during previous reunions;
and
(II) have yet to meet their family
members in North Korea;
(iii) a summary of responses by North Korea to
requests by the United States Government to hold
reunions of divided families; and
(iv) a description of actions taken by North
Korea that prevent the emigration of family
members of Korean American families.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
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.
SEC. 8362. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RUSSIA'S ILLEGAL ABDUCTION OF
UKRAINIAN CHILDREN.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Since the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of
Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian Federation military forces
and the Government of the Russian Federation have abducted,
forcibly transferred, or facilitated the illegal deportation of
at least 20,000 Ukrainian children.
(2) The Russian Federation's abduction, forcible transfer,
and facilitation of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian
children has left countless children and families with
devastating physical and psychological trauma.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that Congress--
(1) condemns the Russian Federation's abduction, forcible
transfer, and facilitation of the illegal deportation of
Ukrainian children; and
(2) implores the Russian Federation to work with the
international community to ensure the return, without delay, of
all forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to their families.
SEC. 8363. <<NOTE: Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and
Accountability Act. 22 USC 8926a.>>
SUPPORTING THE IDENTIFICATION AND
RECOVERY OF ABDUCTED UKRAINIAN CHILDREN.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Abducted
Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act''.
(b) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) According to a White House press release, dated March
25, 2025, ``The United States and Ukraine agreed that the United
States remains committed to helping achieve the exchange of
prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the
return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.''.
(2) To implement the commitment referred to in paragraph
(1), the United States Government requires an organized and
resourced policy approach to assist Ukraine with--
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(A) investigations of Russia's abduction of
Ukrainian children;
(B) the rehabilitation and reintegration of children
returned to Ukraine; and
(C) justice and accountability for perpetrators of
the abductions.
(c) Authorization of Technical Assistance and Advisory Support.--
(1) In general.--The Department of Justice and the
Department of State are authorized--
(A) to provide law enforcement and intelligence
technical assistance, training, capacity building, and
advisory support to the Government of Ukraine in support
of the commitment described in subsection (b)(1); and
(B) to advance the objectives described in
subsection (b)(2).
(2) Type of assistance.--The law enforcement and
intelligence technical assistance authorized under paragraph
(1)(A) may include--
(A) training regarding the utilization of biometric
identification technologies in abduction and trafficking
in persons investigations;
(B) assistance with respect to collecting and
analyzing open source intelligence information;
(C) assistance in the development and use of secure
communications technologies; and
(D) assistance with respect to managing and securing
relevant databases.
(3) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the determination
to provide assistance in any category identified in this
subsection, the Secretary of State shall brief the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives on--
(A) the amount of assistance determined to be
obligated;
(B) the type of assistance to be utilized; and
(C) any information on the technology
operationalized to support the means identified in this
subsection.
(d) Coordination.--
(1) Nongovernmental organizations.--The Department of
Justice and the Department of State may coordinate with
nongovernmental organizations to carry out the assistance
authorized under subsection (c).
(2) Federal agencies.--The National Security Council may
coordinate with appropriate representatives from the Department
of Justice, the Department of State, the intelligence community
(as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3003)), and other Federal agencies, as needed, to
carry out the assistance authorized under subsection (c).
(e) Rehabilitation and Reintegration.--
(1) <<NOTE: Russia.>> Authorization of assistance.--The
Secretary of State is authorized to provide support to the
Government of Ukraine and nongovernmental organizations and
local civil society groups in Ukraine for the purpose of
providing Ukrainian children (including teenagers) who have been
abducted, forcibly
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transferred, or held against their will by the Russian
Federation with--
(A) medical and psychological rehabilitation
services;
(B) family reunification and support services; and
(C) services in support of the reintegration of such
children into Ukrainian society, including case
management, legal aid, and educational screening and
placement.
(2) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State 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 describes all current or planned foreign assistance
programs that will provide the assistance authorized under
paragraph (1).
(f) Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine.--The Department of
State is authorized to support the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for
Ukraine by providing technical assistance, capacity building, and
advisory support to the Government of Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor
General, and other relevant components of the Government of Ukraine, for
the purpose of investigating and prosecuting cases involving abducted
children, and other atrocity crimes.
(g) Department of Justice.--The Department of Justice is authorized
to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and advisory support
to the Government of Ukraine through its Office of Overseas
Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training, which shall be
coordinated by the Resident Legal Adviser at the United States Embassy
in Kyiv, for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting cases
involving abducted children, and other atrocity crimes.
(h) Reports.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act--
(1) the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Attorney General, shall submit a report to the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary
of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House
of Representatives that describes current and planned United
States Government support for the Government of Ukraine's work
to investigate and prosecute atrocity crimes; and
(2) the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a report to the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the
Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives
that outlines--
(A) any discrepancies between the sanctions regimes
of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the
European Union with respect to those responsible for the
abduction of Ukrainian children; and
(B) efforts made by the United States Government to
better align such sanction regimes.
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SEC. 8364. <<NOTE: 22 USC 4821 note.>> FAIRNESS IN ISSUANCE OF
TACTICAL GEAR TO DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
(a) In General.--In any instance when the Diplomatic Security
Service of the Department of State issues tactical gear to Special
Agents, uniform division officers, or personal service contractors, the
Service must, whenever such products are commercially available, provide
both men's and women's sizing options.
(b) Tactical Gear Defined.--In this section, the term ``tactical
gear'' includes, among other items, ballistic plates, ballistic plate
carriers, helmets, media jackets, tactical pants, and gloves.
SEC. 8365. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2291 note.>> STRATEGY FOR COUNTERING
TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS IN
MEXICO.
(a) <<NOTE: Reports.>> In General.--Not later than 180 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
with a strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in
Mexico.
(b) Strategy Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall include the following elements:
(1) A detailed plan for how United States security
assistance will--
(A) dismantle transnational criminal networks that
traffic illicit drugs, including fentanyl, into the
United States and profit from other criminal activities,
including pervasive human trafficking and human
smuggling, weapons trafficking, cybercrimes, money
laundering, and the importation of precursor chemicals
to mass-produce illicit drugs;
(B) increase the capacity of Mexico's military and
public security institutions to improve security at
Mexico's northern and southern borders and degrade
transnational criminal organizations; and
(C) enhance the institutional capacity of civilian
law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts to strengthen
rule of law, redress public corruption related to the
activities and influence of transnational criminal
organizations, and combat impunity.
(2) A detailed summary of activities to implement the plan
described in paragraph (1), including a list of implementing
government entities and nongovernmental organizations.
(3) A detailed assessment of previous assistance to Mexico
under the Merida Initiative and the Bicentennial Framework for
Security, Public Health, and Safe Communities focused on how
these initiatives advanced United States national security
objectives, including those listed in paragraph (1)(A).
(4) A detailed summary of priorities, milestones, and
performance measures to monitor and evaluate results of the
strategy.
(5) A fraud risk assessment, conducted by the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of State for the Department
of State's current security assistance programs in Mexico that--
(A) identifies inherent fraud risks affecting such
programs;
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(B) assesses the likelihood and impact of inherent
fraud risks;
(C) determines fraud risk tolerance;
(D) examines the suitability of existing fraud
controls and prioritizes residual fraud risks; and
(E) documents the program's fraud risk profile.
(c) Bilateral Cooperation Reporting.--The report required by
subsection (a) shall include an overview of bilateral cooperation
mechanisms and engagements between the United States Government and the
Government of Mexico, such as diplomatic engagements, security
assistance programs, technical assistance, and other forms of
cooperation that advance the priorities described in subsection (b).
(d) Form.--The report and strategy required by subsection (a) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(e) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Implementation Report.--Not later than
one year after the submission of the report and strategy required by
subsection (a), and annually thereafter for five years, 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 the implementation of the strategy.
(f) Rule of Construction Regarding Use of Military Force Against
Mexico.--Nothing in this section may be construed as an authorization
for the use of military force against Mexico or any entity within
Mexico.
SEC. 8366. <<NOTE: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025. 42
USC 16283.>> INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR
ENERGY.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``International
Nuclear Energy Act of 2025''.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Advanced nuclear reactor.--The term ``advanced nuclear
reactor'' has the meaning given the term in section 951(b) of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)), except that,
for purposes of this section, the reference to ``reactors
operating on the date of enactment of the Energy Act of 2020''
in paragraph (1)(A) of that section shall be deemed to read
``reactors operating in the United States on the date of
enactment of the Energy Act of 2020''.
(2) Ally or partner nation.--The term ``ally or partner
nation'' means--
(A) the Government of any country that is a member
of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development;
(B) the Government of the Republic of India; and
(C) the Government of any country designated as an
ally or partner nation by the Secretary of State for
purposes of this section.
(3) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committees on Foreign Relations, Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs, and Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate; and
(B) the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Science,
Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives.
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(4) Associated entity.--The term ``associated entity'' means
an entity that--
(A) is owned, controlled, or operated by--
(i) an ally or partner nation; or
(ii) an associated individual; or
(B) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise
subject to the jurisdiction of, a country described in
paragraph (2), including a corporation that is
incorporated in a country described in that paragraph.
(5) Associated individual.--The term ``associated
individual'' means a foreign national who is a national of a
country described in paragraph (2).
(6) Civil nuclear.--The term ``civil nuclear'' means
activities, other than atomic energy defense activities,
relating to--
(A) nuclear plant construction;
(B) nuclear fuel services;
(C) nuclear energy financing;
(D) nuclear plant operations;
(E) nuclear plant regulation;
(F) nuclear medicine;
(G) nuclear safety;
(H) community engagement in areas in reasonable
proximity to nuclear sites;
(I) infrastructure support for nuclear energy;
(J) nuclear plant decommissioning;
(K) nuclear liability;
(L) safe storage and safe disposal of spent nuclear
fuel;
(M) environmental safeguards;
(N) nuclear nonproliferation and security; and
(O) technology related to the matters described in
subparagraphs (A) through (N).
(7) Embarking civil nuclear nation.--
(A) In general.--The term ``embarking civil nuclear
nation'' means a country that--
(i) does not have a civil nuclear energy
program;
(ii) is in the process of developing or
expanding a civil nuclear energy program,
including safeguards and a legal and regulatory
framework, for--
(I) nuclear safety;
(II) nuclear security;
(III) radioactive waste management;
(IV) civil nuclear energy;
(V) environmental safeguards;
(VI) community engagement in areas
in reasonable proximity to nuclear
sites;
(VII) nuclear liability; or
(VIII) nuclear reactor licensing;
(iii) is in the process of selecting,
developing, constructing, or utilizing nuclear
reactors, including advanced nuclear reactors, or
advanced civil nuclear technologies; or
(iv) is eligible to receive development
lending from the World Bank.
(B) Exclusions.--The term ``embarking civil nuclear
nation'' does not include--
(i) the People's Republic of China;
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(ii) the Russian Federation;
(iii) the Republic of Belarus;
(iv) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
(v) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
(vi) the Republic of Cuba;
(vii) the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela;
(viii) Burma; or
(ix) any other country--
(I) the property or interests in
property of the government of which are
blocked pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
1701 et seq.); or
(II) the government of which the
Secretary of State has determined has
repeatedly provided support for acts of
international terrorism for purposes
of--
(aa) section 620A(a) of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
(22 U.S.C. 2371(a));
(bb) section 40(d) of the
Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2780(d));
(cc) section
1754(c)(1)(A)(i) of the Export
Control Reform Act of 2018 (50
U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)(i)); or
(dd) any other relevant
provision of law.
(8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Energy.
(9) Spent nuclear fuel.--The term ``spent nuclear fuel'' has
the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste
Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101).
(10) United states nuclear energy company.--The term
``United States nuclear energy company'' means a company that--
(A) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise
subject to the jurisdiction of, the United States; and
(B) is involved in the nuclear energy industry.
(c) <<NOTE: President.>> Nuclear Exports Working Group.--
(1) Establishment.--There is established a working group, to
be known as the ``Nuclear Exports Working Group'' (referred to
in this subsection as the ``working group'').
(2) Composition.--The working group shall be composed of--
(A) senior-level Federal officials, selected
internally by the applicable Federal agency or
organization, from any Federal agency or organization
that the President determines to be appropriate; and
(B) other senior-level Federal officials, selected
internally by the applicable Federal agency or
organization, from any other Federal agency or
organization that the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.
(3) <<NOTE: Designation.>> Reporting.--The working group
shall report to the President or 1 or more Federal officials
designated by the President, if applicable.
(4) Duties.--The working group shall coordinate, not less
frequently than quarterly, with the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory
Committee of the Department of Commerce, the Nuclear Energy
Advisory Committee of the Department of Energy, and other
advisory or stakeholder groups, as necessary,
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to maintain an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of the standing
of civil nuclear exports from the United States, including with
respect to meeting the targets established as part of the 10-
year civil nuclear trade strategy described in paragraph (5)(A).
(5) Strategy.--
(A) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> In general.--
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the working group shall establish a 10-year
civil nuclear trade strategy, including biennial targets
for the export of civil nuclear technologies, including
light water and non-light water reactors and associated
equipment and technologies, civil nuclear materials, and
nuclear fuel that align with meeting international
energy demand while seeking to avoid or reduce emissions
and prevent the dissemination of nuclear technology,
materials, and weapons to adversarial nations and
terrorist groups.
(B) Collaboration required.--In establishing the
strategy under subparagraph (A), the working group shall
collaborate with--
(i) any Federal department or agency that the
President determines to be appropriate; and
(ii) representatives of private industry and
experts in nuclear security and risk reduction, as
appropriate.
(d) <<NOTE: President.>> Engagement With Ally or Partner Nations.--
(1) In general.--The President shall launch, in accordance
with applicable nuclear technology export laws (including
regulations), an international initiative to modernize the civil
nuclear outreach to embarking civil nuclear nations.
(2) Financing.--
(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--In
carrying out the initiative described in paragraph (1),
the President, acting through an appropriate Federal
official, and in coordination with the officials
described in subparagraph (B), may, if the President
determines to be appropriate, seek to establish
cooperative financing relationships for the export of
civil nuclear technology, components, materials, and
infrastructure to embarking civil nuclear nations.
(B) Officials described.--The officials referred to
in subparagraph (A) are--
(i) appropriate officials of any Federal
agency that the President determines to be
appropriate; and
(ii) appropriate officials representing
foreign countries and governments, including--
(I) ally or partner nations;
(II) embarking civil nuclear
nations; and
(III) any other country or
government that the President , in
consultation with the officials
described in clause (i), determines to
be appropriate.
(3) Activities.--In carrying out the initiative described in
paragraph (1), the President shall--
(A) assist nongovernmental organizations, the
Department of Energy, and other relevant Federal
departments and agencies in the provision of education
and training to foreign governments in nuclear safety,
security, and safeguards--
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(i) through engagement with the International
Atomic Energy Agency; or
(ii) independently, if the applicable entity
determines that it would be more advantageous
under the circumstances to provide the applicable
education and training independently;
(B) assist the efforts of the International Atomic
Energy Agency to expand the support provided by the
International Atomic Energy Agency to embarking civil
nuclear nations for nuclear safety, security, and
safeguards;
(C) coordinate with appropriate Federal departments
and agencies on efforts to expand outreach to the
private investment community and establish public-
private financing relationships that enable the adoption
of civil nuclear technologies by embarking civil nuclear
nations, including through exports from the United
States;
(D) seek to better coordinate, to the maximum extent
practicable, the work carried out by any Federal agency
that the President determines to be appropriate; and
(E) coordinate with the Export-Import Bank of the
United States to improve the efficient and effective
exporting of civil nuclear technologies and materials.
(e) Cooperative Financing Relationships With Ally or Partner Nations
and Embarking Civil Nuclear Nations.--
(1) <<NOTE: President. Designation.>> In general.--The
President shall designate an appropriate White House official to
coordinate with the officials described in subsection (d)(2)(B)
to develop, as the President determines to be appropriate,
financing relationships with ally or partner nations to assist
in the adoption of civil nuclear technologies exported from the
United States or ally or partner nations to embarking civil
nuclear nations.
(2) United states competitiveness clauses.--
(A) Definition of united states competitiveness
clause.--In this paragraph, the term ``United States
competitiveness clause'' means any United States
competitiveness provision in any agreement entered into
by the Department of Energy, including--
(i) a cooperative agreement;
(ii) a cooperative research and development
agreement; and
(iii) a patent waiver.
(B) Consideration.--In carrying out paragraph (1),
the relevant officials described in that paragraph shall
consider the impact of United States competitiveness
clauses on any financing relationships entered into or
proposed to be entered into under that paragraph.
(C) Waiver.--The Secretary shall facilitate waivers
of United States competitiveness clauses as necessary to
facilitate financing relationships with ally or partner
nations under paragraph (1).
(f) Cooperation With Ally or Partner Nations on Advanced Nuclear
Reactor Demonstration and Cooperative Research Facilities for Civil
Nuclear Energy.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 2 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State,
in coordination with the Secretary and the Secretary of
Commerce, shall conduct bilateral and multilateral meetings with
not fewer than
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5 ally or partner nations, with the aim of enhancing nuclear
energy cooperation among those ally or partner nations and the
United States, for the purpose of developing collaborative
relationships with respect to research, development, licensing,
and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for
civil nuclear energy.
(2) Requirement.--The meetings described in paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> a focus on cooperation
to demonstrate and deploy advanced nuclear reactors,
with an emphasis on United States nuclear energy
companies, during the 10-year period beginning on the
date of enactment of this Act to provide options for
addressing energy security and environmental impacts;
and
(B) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> a focus on developing a
memorandum of understanding or any other appropriate
agreement between the United States and ally or partner
nations with respect to--
(i) the demonstration and deployment of
advanced nuclear reactors; and
(ii) the development of cooperative research
facilities.
(3) Financing arrangements.--In conducting the meetings
described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and
the heads of other relevant Federal agencies and only after
initial consultation with the appropriate committees of
Congress, shall seek to develop financing arrangements to share
the costs of the demonstration and deployment of advanced
nuclear reactors and the development of cooperative research
facilities with the ally or partner nations participating in
those meetings.
(g) International Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation.--Section 959B of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16279b) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The
Secretary'' and inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary'';
(2) in subsection (a) (as so designated)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``financing,''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon
at the end;
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``preparations for''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C)(v), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) to support, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
State, the safe, secure, and peaceful use of civil nuclear
technology in countries developing nuclear energy programs, with
a focus on countries that have increased civil nuclear
cooperation with the Russian Federation or the People's Republic
of China; and
``(4) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> to promote the fullest
utilization of the reactors, fuel, equipment, services, and
technology of United States nuclear
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energy companies (as defined in subsection (b) of the
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025) in civil nuclear
energy programs outside the United States through--
``(A) bilateral and multilateral arrangements
developed and executed with the concurrence of the
Secretary of State that contain commitments for the
utilization of the reactors, fuel, equipment, services,
and technology of United States nuclear energy companies
(as defined in that subsection);
``(B) <<NOTE: Designation.>> the designation of 1
or more United States nuclear energy companies (as
defined in that subsection) to implement an arrangement
under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that
the designation is necessary and appropriate to achieve
the objectives of this section; and
``(C) <<NOTE: Waiver.>> the waiver of any provision
of law relating to competition with respect to any
activity related to an arrangement under subparagraph
(A) if the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney
General and the Secretary of Commerce, determines that a
waiver is necessary and appropriate to achieve the
objectives of this section.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Requirements.--The program under subsection (a) shall be
supported in consultation with the Secretary of State and implemented by
the Secretary--
``(1) to facilitate, to the maximum extent practicable,
workshops and expert-based exchanges to engage industry,
stakeholders, and foreign governments with respect to
international civil nuclear issues, such as--
``(A) training;
``(B) financing;
``(C) safety;
``(D) security;
``(E) safeguards;
``(F) liability;
``(G) advanced fuels;
``(H) operations; and
``(I) options for multinational cooperation with
respect to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel (as
defined in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of
1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101)); and
``(2) in coordination with any Federal agency that the
President determines to be appropriate.
``(c) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--Of
funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the
Secretary to carry out activities related to international civil nuclear
energy cooperation, there is authorized to be appropriated for each of
fiscal years 2026 through 2030 up to $15,500,000 to carry out this
section.''.
(h) <<NOTE: President. Designations.>> International Civil Nuclear
Program Support.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 120
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, in coordination with the Secretary and 1 or more other
Federal officials designated by the President, if applicable,
shall launch an international initiative (referred to in this
subsection as the ``initiative'') to provide financial
assistance to, and facilitate the building of technical
capacities by, in accordance with this
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subsection, embarking civil nuclear nations for activities
relating to the development of civil nuclear energy programs.
(2) <<NOTE: Grants.>> Financial assistance.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out the initiative, the
Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary
and 1 or more other Federal officials designated by the
President, if applicable, is authorized to award grants
of financial assistance in amounts not greater than
$5,500,000 to embarking civil nuclear nations in
accordance with this paragraph--
(i) for activities relating to the development
of civil nuclear energy programs; and
(ii) to facilitate the building of technical
capacities for those activities.
(B) Limitations.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary and 1 or more other
Federal officials designated by the President, if
applicable, may award--
(i) not more than 1 grant of financial
assistance under subparagraph (A) to any 1
embarking civil nuclear nation each fiscal year;
and
(ii) not more than a total of 5 grants of
financial assistance under subparagraph (A) to any
1 embarking civil nuclear nation.
(3) Senior advisors.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out the initiative, the
Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary
and 1 or more other Federal officials designated by the
President, if applicable, is authorized to provide
financial assistance to an embarking civil nuclear
nation for the purpose of contracting with a United
States nuclear energy company to hire 1 or more senior
advisors to assist the embarking civil nuclear nation in
establishing a civil nuclear program.
(B) Requirement.--A senior advisor described in
subparagraph (A) shall have relevant experience and
qualifications to advise the embarking civil nuclear
nation on, and facilitate on behalf of the embarking
civil nuclear nation, 1 or more of the following
activities:
(i) The development of financing
relationships.
(ii) The development of a standardized
financing and project management framework for the
construction of nuclear power plants.
(iii) The development of a standardized
licensing framework for--
(I) light water civil nuclear
technologies; and
(II) non-light water civil nuclear
technologies and advanced nuclear
reactors.
(iv) The identification of qualified
organizations and service providers.
(v) The identification of funds to support
payment for services required to develop a civil
nuclear program.
(vi) Market analysis.
(vii) The identification of the safety,
security, safeguards, and nuclear governance
required for a civil nuclear program.
(viii) Risk allocation, risk management, and
nuclear liability.
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(ix) Technical assessments of nuclear reactors
and technologies.
(x) The identification of actions necessary to
participate in a global nuclear liability regime
based on the Convention on Supplementary
Compensation for Nuclear Damage, with Annex, done
at Vienna September 12, 1997 (TIAS 15-415).
(xi) Stakeholder engagement.
(xii) Management of spent nuclear fuel and
nuclear waste.
(xiii) Any other major activities to support
the establishment of a civil nuclear program, such
as the establishment of export, financing,
construction, training, operations, and education
requirements.
(C) Clarification.--Financial assistance under this
paragraph is authorized to be provided to an embarking
civil nuclear nation in addition to any financial
assistance provided to that embarking civil nuclear
nation under paragraph (2).
(4) <<NOTE: Deadline. Oversight.>> Limitation on assistance
to embarking civil nuclear nations.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Offices of the Inspectors
General for the Department of State and the Department of Energy
shall coordinate--
(A) <<NOTE: Strategic plan.>> to establish and
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a joint
strategic plan to conduct comprehensive oversight of
activities authorized under this subsection to prevent
fraud, waste, and abuse; and
(B) <<NOTE: Audits. Inspections. Investigations. Evaluati
ons.>> to engage in independent and effective oversight
of activities authorized under this subsection through
joint or individual audits, inspections, investigations,
or evaluations.
(5) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of
appropriations.--Of funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available to carry out international civil
nuclear energy cooperation, there is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of State for fiscal years 2026
through 2030 up to $50,000,000 to carry out this subsection.
(i) Biennial Cabinet-level International Conference on Nuclear
Safety, Security, Safeguards, and Sustainability.--
(1) <<NOTE: President. Determination.>> In general.--The
President, in coordination with international partners, as
determined by the President, and industry, shall hold a biennial
conference on civil nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and
sustainability (referred to in this subsection as a
``conference'').
(2) Conference functions.--It is the sense of Congress that
each conference should--
(A) be a forum in which ally or partner nations may
engage with each other for the purpose of reinforcing
the commitment to--
(i) nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and
sustainability;
(ii) nonproliferation and environmental
safeguards; and
(iii) local community engagement in areas in
reasonable proximity to nuclear sites;
(B) facilitate--
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(i) the development of--
(I) joint commitments and goals to
improve--
(aa) nuclear safety,
security, safeguards, and
sustainability;
(bb) environmental
safeguards; and
(cc) local community
engagement in areas in
reasonable proximity to nuclear
sites;
(II) cooperative financing
relationships to promote competitive
alternatives to Chinese and Russian
financing;
(III) a standardized financing and
project management framework for the
construction of civil nuclear power
plants;
(IV) a strategy to change internal
policies of multinational development
banks, such as the World Bank, to
support the financing of civil nuclear
projects;
(V) a document containing any
lessons learned from countries that have
partnered with the Russian Federation or
the People's Republic of China with
respect to civil nuclear power,
including any detrimental outcomes
resulting from that partnership; and
(VI) a global civil nuclear
liability regime;
(ii) cooperation for enhancing the overall
aspects of civil nuclear power, such as--
(I) nuclear safety, security,
safeguards, and sustainability;
(II) nuclear laws (including
regulations);
(III) waste management;
(IV) quality management systems;
(V) technology transfer;
(VI) human resources development;
(VII) localization;
(VIII) reactor operations;
(IX) nuclear liability; and
(X) decommissioning; and
(iii) the development and determination of the
mechanisms described in subparagraphs (G) and (H)
of subsection (j)(1), if the President intends to
establish an Advanced Reactor Coordination and
Resource Center as described in that subsection;
(C) strengthen the international institutions that
support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and
sustainability; and
(D) foster enhanced international coordination on
licensing frameworks for civil nuclear technologies.
(3) Input from industry and government.--It is the sense of
Congress that each conference should include a meeting that
convenes nuclear industry leaders and leaders of government
agencies with expertise relating to nuclear safety, security,
safeguards, or sustainability to discuss best practices relating
to--
(A) the safe and secure use, storage, and transport
of nuclear and radiological materials;
(B) managing the evolving cyber threat to nuclear
and radiological security; and
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(C) the role that the nuclear industry should play
in nuclear and radiological safety, security, and
safeguards, including with respect to the safe and
secure use, storage, and transport of nuclear and
radiological materials, including spent nuclear fuel and
nuclear waste.
(j) <<NOTE: President.>> Advanced Reactor Coordination and Resource
Center.--
(1) In general.--The President shall consider the
feasibility of leveraging existing activities or frameworks or,
as necessary, establishing a center, to be known as the
``Advanced Reactor Coordination and Resource Center'' (referred
to in this subsection as the ``Center''), for the purposes of--
(A) identifying qualified organizations and service
providers--
(i) for embarking civil nuclear nations;
(ii) to develop and assemble documents,
contracts, and related items required to establish
a civil nuclear program; and
(iii) to develop a standardized model for the
establishment of a civil nuclear program that can
be used by the International Atomic Energy Agency;
(B) coordinating with countries participating in the
Center and with the Nuclear Exports Working Group
established under subsection (c)--
(i) to identify funds to support payment for
services required to develop a civil nuclear
program;
(ii) to provide market analysis; and
(iii) to create--
(I) project structure models;
(II) models for electricity market
analysis;
(III) models for nonelectric
applications market analysis; and
(IV) financial models;
(C) fostering the safety, security, safeguards, and
nuclear governance required for a civil nuclear program;
(D) supporting multinational standards or guidance
on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards to be
developed by countries with civil nuclear programs and
experience;
(E) developing and strengthening communications,
engagement, and consensus-building;
(F) carrying out any other major activities to
support export, financing, education, construction,
training, and education requirements relating to the
establishment of a civil nuclear program;
(G) developing mechanisms for how to fund and staff
the Center; and
(H) determining mechanisms for the selection of the
location or locations of the Center.
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Objective.--The President
shall carry out paragraph (1) with the objective of establishing
the Center if the President determines that it is feasible to do
so.
(k) Strategic Infrastructure Fund Working Group.--
(1) Establishment.--There is established a working group, to
be known as the ``Strategic Infrastructure Fund Working Group''
(referred to in this subsection as the ``working group'') to
provide input on the feasibility of establishing a program
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to support strategically important capital-intensive
infrastructure projects.
(2) <<NOTE: President.>> Composition.--The working group
shall be composed of--
(A) senior-level Federal officials, selected by the
head of the applicable Federal agency or organization,
from any Federal agency or organization that the
President determines to be appropriate;
(B) other senior-level Federal officials, selected
by the head of the applicable Federal agency or
organization, from any other Federal agency or
organization that the Secretary determines to be
appropriate; and
(C) <<NOTE: Designation.>> any senior-level Federal
official selected by the President or 1 or more Federal
officials designated by the President from any Federal
agency or organization.
(3) Reporting.--The working group shall report to the
National Security Council.
(4) Duties.--The working group shall--
(A) provide direction and advice to the officials
described in subsection (d)(2)(B)(i) and appropriate
Federal agencies, as determined by the working group,
with respect to the feasibility of establishing a
Strategic Infrastructure Fund (referred to in this
paragraph as the ``Fund'') to be used--
(i) to support those aspects of projects
relating to--
(I) civil nuclear technologies; and
(II) microprocessors; and
(ii) for strategic investments identified by
the working group; and
(B) address critical areas in determining the
appropriate design for the Fund, including--
(i) transfer of assets to the Fund;
(ii) transfer of assets from the Fund;
(iii) how assets in the Fund should be
invested; and
(iv) governance and implementation of the
Fund.
(5) Briefing and report required.--
(A) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall
brief the committees described in subparagraph (C) on
the status of the development of the processes necessary
to implement this subsection.
(B) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the working group shall
submit to the committees described in subparagraph (C) a
report on the findings of the working group that
includes suggested legislative text for how to establish
and structure a Strategic Infrastructure Fund or an
assessment of why the establishment of the Fund is not
feasible.
(C) Committees described.--The committees referred
to in subparagraphs (A) and (B) are--
(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services,
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the
Committee on Environment and Public Works, the
Committee on
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Finance, and the Committee on Appropriations of
the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on
Armed Services, the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology, the Committee on Ways and Means,
and the Committee on Appropriations of the House
of Representatives.
(l) Joint Assessment Between the United States and India on Nuclear
Liability Rules.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of State, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, shall establish and maintain within the United States-
India Strategic Security Dialogue a joint consultative mechanism
with the Government of the Republic of India that convenes on a
recurring basis--
(A) to assess the implementation of the Agreement
for Cooperation between the Government of the United
States of America and the Government of India Concerning
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, signed at Washington
October 10, 2008 (TIAS 08-1206);
(B) to discuss opportunities for the Republic of
India to align domestic nuclear liability rules with
international norms; and
(C) <<NOTE: Strategy.>> to develop a strategy for
the United States and the Republic of India to pursue
bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagements
related to analyzing and implementing those
opportunities.
(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of State, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
a report that describes the joint assessment developed pursuant
to paragraph (1)(A).
(m) Section 123 Agreements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of State shall--
(A) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> pursue, where in the
interest of the United States, renegotiation or renewal
of agreements for cooperation pursuant to section 123 of
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2153) (commonly
referred to, and referred to in this subsection, as
``section 123 agreements'') that are scheduled to expire
before the date that is 10 years after the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(B) pursue, in any renegotiated or new section 123
agreements, agreements that adhere to the highest
standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of 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 that describes United
States diplomatic engagement and negotiations for
section 123 agreements.
(B) Inclusions.--The report required by paragraph
(1) shall include--
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(i) an updated list of all countries the
Secretary of State with which is pursuing or has
pursued section 123 agreements during the 1-year
period ending on the date of submission of the
report; and
(ii) an analysis of current trends of global
competition in the civil nuclear sphere with the
Russian Federation and the People's Republic of
China up and down the supply chain, including--
(I) the participation of those
countries in global nuclear fuel
markets; and
(II) trends in the participation of
the People's Republic of China in those
markets.
(n) Program to Enhance Global Competitiveness.--The Secretary, in
consultation with the relevant heads of other Federal departments and
agencies, shall implement a program to enhance the global
competitiveness of United States persons (as defined in section 1637(d)
of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (50 U.S.C. 1708(d))) who are
nuclear suppliers, investors, or lenders to compete for nuclear projects
in foreign countries, including--
(1) expediting the conclusion of intergovernmental
agreements on nuclear energy and the fuel supply chain with
potential export countries;
(2) promoting broad adherence to the Convention on
Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage, with Annex, done
at Vienna September 12, 1997 (TIAS 15-415); and
(3) encouraging favorable decisions by potential partner
countries on the use of nuclear technology, fuel supplies,
equipment, and services from the United States.
(o) Rosatom.--
(1) Statement of policy.--It shall be the policy of the
United States--
(A) to work with allies and partners to identify
alternative nuclear energy suppliers to Russia to end
the reliance of those allies and partners on Rosatom;
(B) to promote United States nuclear energy exports
and prioritize engagement in countries where Rosatom is
present;
(C) to condemn the involvement of Rosatom in
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the role
of Rosatom in endangering nuclear safety at the
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant;
(D) to limit the exploitation of Rosatom by the
Russian Federation as a tool of malign influence;
(E) to end United States reliance on the Russian
nuclear energy sector; and
(F) to protect national security interests by United
States civil nuclear partnerships and exports and to
protect the national security interests of the United
States.
(2) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Strategy.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State,
in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to
the appropriate committees of Congress a strategy--
(A) to promote United States nuclear energy exports
and United States nuclear energy companies, especially
in nations where Rosatom is present;
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(B) to utilize the tools available to the United
States government to discourage civil nuclear nations
from partnering with Rosatom;
(C) to identify what is necessary to effect a
permanent decoupling of the United States from the
Russian nuclear industry; and
(D) to succeed Rosatom as the primary entity that
can provide reactor safety and operation services to the
existing Rosatom and Russian-designed and constructed
nuclear reactor fleet.
(3) Form.--The strategy required to be submitted under
paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
contain a classified annex.
(p) Savings Provisions.--
(1) Savings provision regarding section 123 agreements.--
Except as expressly stated in this section, nothing in this
section alters or otherwise affects the interpretation or
implementation of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
(42 U.S.C. 2153) or any other provision of law, including the
requirement that agreements pursuant to that section be
submitted to Congress for consideration.
(2) Savings provision regarding authorities of the nuclear
regulatory commission.--Nothing in this section affects the
authorities of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(q) Sunset.--This section and the amendments made by this section
shall cease to have effect on the date that is 20 years after the date
of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8367. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 22 USC 7003.>> STRATEGY TO RESPOND
TO GLOBAL BASES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
OF CHINA.
(a) Assessment.--
(1) 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 an
intelligence assessment analyzing the risk posed by PRC global
bases and potential PRC global bases identified pursuant to
subsection (b)(2)(A) to the ability of the United States or any
United States ally to project power, maintain freedom of
movement, and protect other interests.
(2) Form.--The assessment required in this subsection may be
submitted in classified form.
(b) 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 Secretary of Defense and other appropriate
senior Federal officials, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees the strategy described in paragraph
(2).
(2) Contents.--The strategy described in this paragraph
shall--
(A) identify, of the locations where the PRC
maintains or is suspected to be seeking a physical
presence and that could transition into PRC global
bases, not fewer than 5 locations that pose the greatest
risk to the ability of the United States or any United
States ally to project power, maintain freedom of
movement, and protect other interests;
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(B) include a comprehensive list of executive branch
entities involved in addressing aspects of PRC global
base establishment, including estimated programmatic and
personal resource requirements on an agency-by-agency
basis to effectively address the issue of potential PRC
global base establishment, and any relevant resource
constraints;
(C) describe in detail all executive branch efforts
to mitigate the impacts to the national interests of the
United States and partner countries of the locations
described in subparagraph (A) and prevent the
establishment of PRC global bases, including with
resources described pursuant to subparagraph (B); and
(D) for each of the locations identified pursuant to
subparagraph (A), identify the actions by the United
States or United States allies that would be most
effective in ensuring that the government of the country
in which such location is located does not host a PRC
global base.
(c) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> Task Force.--Not later than 90 days
after the submission of the strategy required in subsection (b), the
Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and
other appropriate senior Federal officials, shall establish an
interagency task force--
(1) to implement such strategy to counter the PRC's efforts
to establish PRC global bases at the locations identified
pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(A); and
(2) to identify mitigation measures that would prevent the
PRC from establishing PRC global bases in locations other than
the locations identified pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(A).
(d) Quadrennial Reviews and Reports.--Not later than 4 years after
the submission of the strategy required in subsection (b), and not less
frequently than once every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary of State,
in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National
Intelligence, and other appropriate senior Federal officials, shall--
(1) conduct a review of the Executive Branch's strategy and
overall approach in response to efforts by the PRC to establish
PRC global bases; and
(2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the
results of such review and the updated information described in
subsection (b)(2).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate;
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the
Senate;
(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(E) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives;
(F) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives;
(G) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
of the House of Representatives; and
(H) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives.
(2) PRC.--The term ``PRC'' means the People's Republic of
China.
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(3) PRC global base.--The term ``PRC global base'' means a
physical location outside of the PRC where the PRC maintains an
element of the People's Liberation Army, PRC intelligence or
security forces, or infrastructure designed to support the
presence of PRC military, intelligence, or security forces, for
the purposes of power projection.
SEC. 8368. <<NOTE: 22 USC 2318 note.>> DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS AND
MATERIEL IN TRANSIT FROM IRAN TO THE
HOUTHIS IN YEMEN.
(a) <<NOTE: President.>> Disposition of Weapons and Materiel.--The
President may treat as stocks of the United States, including for
drawdown uses consistent with section 506(a) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318(a)), any weapon or materiel intended for the
Houthis in the Republic of Yemen and obtained by the United States in
transit or otherwise.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the President shall
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes
the following:
(1) The number of times the President exercised the
authority under subsection (a).
(2) An inventory of the weapons and materiel treated as
United States stocks pursuant to such authority.
(3) An inventory of the weapons and materiel provided to
foreign partners, to include the Government of Yemen, pursuant
to the authority provided in subsection (a).
(4) An assessment of the capacity and overall
professionalism of the Yemeni coast guard, including their
capability to expand oversight of Yemen's territorial waters and
carry out lawful anti-piracy and interdiction efforts,
particularly with respect to implementation of any relevant
United Nations Security Council Resolutions, and an overview of
the steps the United States is taking to support these efforts;
and
(5) an assessment of the legal authorities underpinning the
interdiction of illicit shipments to the Houthis, and related
challenges to boosting the success of international interdiction
efforts.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' 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. 8369. <<NOTE: President.>> REPEAL OF CAESAR SYRIA CIVILIAN
PROTECTION ACT OF 2019.
(a) Repeal.--The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (title
LXXIV of division F of Public Law 116-92; 22 U.S.C. 8791 note) is hereby
repealed.
(b) <<NOTE: 22 USC 8791 note. Certification.>> Report.--Not later
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180
days thereafter for the following 4 years, the President shall submit to
the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Judiciary of
the House of Representatives and the Committees on Foreign Relations and
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate an unclassified
report, with a classified annex if necessary, that certifies whether the
Government of Syria--
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(1) is taking concrete and tangible action to eliminate the
threat posed by ISIS and other terrorist groups, including Al
Qaeda and its affiliates, in partnership with the United States,
and prevent an ISIS resurgence;
(2) has removed, or is taking steps to remove, foreign
fighters from senior roles in the Government of Syria, including
those in the state and security institutions of Syria;
(3) is upholding religious and ethnic minority rights in
Syria, including with respect to freedom of worship and belief,
and allowing for fair and equitable representation in the
government, including ministries and parliament;
(4) is not taking unilateral, unprovoked military action
against its neighbors, including the State of Israel, and
continues to make progress towards international security
agreements, as appropriate;
(5) is taking tangible and credible steps to implement the
March 10, 2025, agreement as negotiated between the Government
of Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces including commensurate
security force integration measures and political
representation;
(6) is taking steps to effectively combat money laundering,
terrorist financing, and the financing of proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction, in line with international
standards, and not knowingly financing, assisting (monetarily or
through weapons transfers), or harboring sanctioned individuals
or groups (including foreign terrorist organizations and
specially designated global terrorists) that are harmful to the
national security of the United States or allies and partners of
the United States in the region;
(7) is actively prosecuting those that have committed
serious abuses of internationally recognized human rights since
December 8, 2024, including those responsible for the massacre
of religious minorities; and
(8) is taking verifiable steps to combat the illicit
production and international illicit proliferation of narcotics,
including Captagon.
(c) Notification to the Government of Syria.--The President shall
inform the Government of Syria of the findings of the report required
under subsection (b).
(d) Imposition of Sanctions.--
(1) In general.--If the President is unable to make an
affirmative certification under subsection (b) for two
consecutive reporting periods, the President may consider
whether to impose targeted sanctions on individuals under
existing authorities until the President makes an affirmative
certification under subsection (b).
(2) Exception.--The sanctions described in this subsection
shall not include sanctions on the importation of goods.
(3) Defined term.--In this subsection, 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. 8370. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE
RELATING TO IRAQ.
The following are hereby repealed:
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(1) Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Resolution (Public Law 102-1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note)
is hereby repealed.
(2) The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50
U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
TITLE LXXXIV--NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle A--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned
Officer Corps
Sec. 8401. Title and qualifications of head of National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps and
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; promotions of flag
officers.
Sec. 8402. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel fleet.
Sec. 8403. Cooperative Aviation Centers.
Sec. 8404. Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain
positions.
Sec. 8405. Alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated
service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits.
Sec. 8406. Streamlining separation and retirement process.
Sec. 8407. Separation of ensigns found not fully qualified.
Sec. 8408. Repeal of limitation on educational assistance.
Sec. 8409. Disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Subtitle B--South Pacific Tuna Treaty Matters
Sec. 8411. References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.
Sec. 8412. Definitions.
Sec. 8413. Prohibited acts.
Sec. 8414. Exceptions.
Sec. 8415. Criminal offenses.
Sec. 8416. Civil penalties.
Sec. 8417. Licenses.
Sec. 8418. Enforcement.
Sec. 8419. Findings by Secretary of Commerce.
Sec. 8420. Disclosure of information.
Sec. 8421. Closed area stowage requirements.
Sec. 8422. Observers.
Sec. 8423. Fisheries-related assistance.
Sec. 8424. Arbitration.
Sec. 8425. Disposition of fees, penalties, forfeitures, and other
moneys.
Sec. 8426. Additional agreements.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 8431. North Pacific Research Board enhancement.
Subtitle A--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned
Officer Corps
SEC. 8401. TITLE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF HEAD OF NATIONAL OCEANIC
AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS AND OFFICE OF
MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS;
PROMOTIONS OF FLAG OFFICERS.
(a) Title and Qualifications of Head.--
(1) In general.--Section 228(c) of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of
2002 (33 U.S.C. 3028(c)) is amended--
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(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Corps
and Office of'' and inserting ``Commissioned Officer
Corps and Assistant Administrator for'';
(B) in the second sentence, by striking ``serving
in'' and all that follows through ``half)'' and
inserting ``who has served, on the date of such
appointment, in the grade of captain or above for not
less than one year''; and
(C) in the fourth sentence, by striking ``Director
of the Office of'' and inserting ``Assistant
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration for''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4(a) of the Commercial
Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C.
4103(a)) is amended by striking ``Director of the Office of''
and inserting ``Assistant Administrator of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration for''.
(b) Promotions of Flag Officers.--Section 226 of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of
2002 (33 U.S.C. 3026) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Appointments'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--Appointments'';
(2) by inserting after ``all permanent grades'' the
following: ``, other than a grade described in subsection
(b),''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) <<NOTE: President.>> Flag Officers.--Appointments in and
promotions to the grade of rear admiral (upper half) or above shall be
made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate.''.
SEC. 8402. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION VESSEL
FLEET.
(a) In General.--The NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891 et
seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 603 (33 U.S.C. 891a)--
(A) in the section heading, by striking ``fleet''
and all that follows through ``program'' and inserting
``operation and maintenance of noaa fleet''; and
(B) by striking ``is authorized'' and all that
follows and inserting the following: ``, acting through
the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and
Aviation Operations, shall operate and maintain a fleet
of vessels to meet the requirements of NOAA in carrying
out the mission and functions of NOAA, subject to the
requirements of this title.'';
(2) in section 604 (33 U.S.C. 891b)--
(A) <<NOTE: Plan. Deadline. Time period.>> in
subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary'' and all that
follows and inserting ``Secretary, acting through the
Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation
Operations, shall develop and submit to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and
the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology of the House of
Representatives a replacement and modernization plan for
the NOAA fleet not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026, and every 2 years thereafter.'';
(B) by striking subsections (b) and (d);
(C) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(b);
(D) in subsection (b), as so redesignated--
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(i) <<NOTE: Statement.>> in paragraph (1), by
striking ``proposed'' and all that follows and
inserting the following: ``in operation in the
NOAA fleet as of the date of submission of the
Plan, a description of the status of those
vessels, and a statement of the planned and
anticipated service life of those vessels;'';
(ii) by striking paragraph (6);
(iii) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3),
(4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7),
respectively;
(iv) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:
``(2) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan with respect to operation,
maintenance, and replacement of vessels described in paragraph
(1), including the schedule for maintenance or replacement and
anticipated funding requirements;
``(3) the number of vessels proposed to be constructed by
NOAA;'';
(v) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by
striking ``constructed, leased, or chartered'' and
inserting ``acquired, leased, or chartered by
NOAA'';
(vi) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated--
(I) by striking ``or any other
federal official'' and inserting ``the
Director of the National Science
Foundation, or any other Federal
official''; and
(II) by striking ``their
availability'' and inserting ``the
availability of those vessels'';
(vii) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by
striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and
(viii) by adding at the end the following:
``(8) <<NOTE: Plan.>> a plan for using small vessels,
uncrewed systems, and partnerships to augment the requirements
of NOAA for days at sea;
``(9) the number of officers of the NOAA commissioned
officer corps and professional wage mariners needed to operate
and maintain the NOAA fleet, including the vessels identified
under paragraph (3); and
``(10) current and potential challenges with meeting the
requirements under paragraph (9) and proposed solutions to those
challenges.''; and
(E) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Vessel Procurement Approval.--The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration may not procure vessels that are more than 65
feet in length without the approval of the Assistant Administrator of
NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations.'';
(3) in section 605 (33 U.S.C. 891c)--
(A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``working through the Office
of the NOAA Corps Operations and the Systems Procurement
Office'' and inserting ``acting through the Assistant
Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation
Operations''; and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) by striking ``shall'' and all that follows
through ``submit to Congress'' and inserting ``,
acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA
for Marine and Aviation Operations, shall submit
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Natural Resources and
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the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of
the House of Representatives,''; and
(ii) by striking ``subsequent'';
(4) in section 608 (33 U.S.C. 891f)--
(A) by striking subsection (b);
(B) by striking ``(a) Vessel Agreements.--''; and
(C) by inserting after ``Secretary'' the following:
``, acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA
for Marine and Aviation Operations,''; and
(5) in section 610 (33 U.S.C. 891h)--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``for carrying''
and all that follows and inserting the following:
``$93,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2025
through 2026 to carry out this title and section 302 of
the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000
(title III of Public Law 106-450; 114 Stat. 1945; 33
U.S.C. 891b note).''; and
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fleet
modernization'' and inserting ``NOAA fleet
modernization,''.
(b) Fishery Survey Vessels.--Section 302(a) of the Fisheries Survey
Vessel Authorization Act of 2000 (title III of Public Law 106-450; 114
Stat. 1945; 33 U.S.C. 891b note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``may in accordance with this section'' and
inserting ``may'';
(2) by striking ``up to six''; and
(3) by inserting after ``this section'' the following: ``and
the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891 et seq.)''.
(c) Notifications of Proposed Deactivation of Vessels.--Section
401(b)(4) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Authorization Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-567; 106 Stat. 4291; 33 U.S.C.
891b note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through ``The
Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary'';
(2) by striking ``the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries'' and inserting ``the Committee on Natural Resources
and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology''; and
(3) by striking ``, if an equivalent'' and all that follows
through ``deactivation''.
SEC. 8403. COOPERATIVE AVIATION CENTERS.
(a) In General.--Section 218 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3008)
is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``aviation accession
training programs'' and inserting ``cooperative aviation
centers'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (2) and (3)
and inserting the following:
``(2) Cooperative aviation center.--The term `Cooperative
Aviation Center' means a Cooperative Aviation Center designated
under subsection (b)(1).'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Aviation Accession Training Programs'' and inserting
``Cooperative Aviation Centers'';
(B) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
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(D) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) Designation required.--The Administrator shall
designate one or more Cooperative Aviation Centers for the
commissioned officer corps of the Administration at institutions
described in paragraph (3).
``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of Cooperative Aviation Centers
is to facilitate the development and recruitment of aviators for
the commissioned officer corps of the Administration.''; and
(E) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
inserting ``that'' after ``educational
institution'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``that
requests'' and inserting ``applies'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``that has'' and
inserting ``has''; and
(II) by striking the semicolon and
inserting ``; and'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by striking ``that is located''
and inserting ``is located'';
(II) by striking clause (ii);
(III) by striking ``that--'' and all
that follows through ``experiences'' and
inserting ``that experiences''; and
(IV) by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period; and
(v) by striking subparagraph (D); and
(4) by striking subsections (c), (d), and (e) and inserting
the following:
``(c) Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor.--
``(1) Assignment.--The Administrator shall assign an officer
or employee of the commissioned officer corps of the
Administration to serve as the Cooperative Aviation Centers
Advisor.
``(2) Duties.--The Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor
shall--
``(A) coordinate all engagement of the
Administration with Cooperative Aviation Centers,
including assistance with curriculum development; and
``(B) serve as the chief aviation recruiting officer
for the commissioned officer corps of the
Administration.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of the
Act entitled ``An Act to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services
Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes'' (Public Law 107-372)
is amended by striking the item relating to section 218 and inserting
the following:
``Sec. 218.Cooperative Aviation Centers.''.
SEC. 8404. ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER OFFICERS TO COMPETE FOR CERTAIN
POSITIONS.
(a) In General.--The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is
amended by inserting after section 269B the following new section:
[[Page 139 STAT. 1912]]
``SEC. 269C. <<NOTE: 33 USC 3079c.>> ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER
OFFICERS TO COMPETE FOR CERTAIN
POSITIONS.
``(a) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In General.--An individual who was
separated from the commissioned officer corps of the Administration
under honorable conditions after not fewer than 3 years of active
service may not be denied the opportunity to compete for a vacant
position with respect to which the agency in which the position is
located will accept applications from individuals outside the workforce
of that agency under merit promotion procedures.
``(b) Type of Appointment.--If selected for a position pursuant to
subsection (a), an individual described in that subsection shall receive
a career or career-conditional appointment, as appropriate.
``(c) Announcements.--The area of consideration for a merit
promotion announcement with respect to a position that includes
consideration of individuals within the Federal service for that
position shall--
``(1) indicate that individuals described in subsection (a)
are eligible to apply for the position; and
``(2) be publicized in accordance with section 3327 of title
5, United States Code.
``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to confer an entitlement to veterans' preference that is not
otherwise required by any statute or regulation relating to veterans'
preference.
``(e) Regulations.--The Director of the Office of Personnel
Management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration
of this section.
``(f) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 3 years after the date
of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report
which includes the following:
``(1) A description of how the Administrator has utilized
the authority granted under this section, including the number
and locations of individuals hired utilizing the authority
granted under this section.
``(2) An overview of the impact to Federal employment for
former members of the commissioned officer corps of the
Administration as a result of the authority granted under this
section.
``(g) Sunset.--This section shall be repealed on the date that is 5
years after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer
Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 269B the following new item:
``Sec. 269C. Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain
positions.''.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1913]]
SEC. 8405. ALIGNMENT OF PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR
OBLIGATED SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH
STANDARD FOR VETERANS' BENEFITS.
Section 216(c)(2)(B) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C.
3006(c)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``misconduct or grossly negligent
conduct'' and inserting ``willful misconduct''.
SEC. 8406. STREAMLINING SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT PROCESS.
Section 241(c) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C.
3041(c)) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Effective Date of Retirements and Separations.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a retirement or
separation under subsection (a) shall take effect on such date
as is determined by the Secretary.
``(2) Determination of date.--The effective date determined
under paragraph (1) for a retirement or separation under
subsection (a) shall be--
``(A) except as provided by subparagraph (B), not
earlier than 60 days after the date on which the
Secretary approves the retirement or separation; or
``(B) if the officer concerned requests an earlier
effective date, such earlier date as is determined by
the Secretary.''.
SEC. 8407. SEPARATION OF ENSIGNS FOUND NOT FULLY QUALIFIED.
Section 223 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3023) is amended--
(1) by striking ``permanent''; and
(2) by striking ``the officer's commission shall be revoked
and''.
SEC. 8408. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--Section 204 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 3079-1) is repealed.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer
Corps Amendments Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-259; 134 Stat. 1153) is
amended by striking the item relating to section 204.
SEC. 8409. DISPOSAL OF SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT
OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION.
Section 548 of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Maritime'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Maritime'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Vessels and
Equipment.--
``(1) Authority.--The Administrator of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration may dispose of covered vessels
and equipment, which would otherwise be disposed of under
subsection (a), through sales or transfers under this title.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1914]]
``(2) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Use of proceeds.--During the
2-year period beginning of the date of enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, notwithstanding
section 571 of this title or section 3302 of title 31, the
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration may--
``(A) retain the proceeds from the sale or transfer
of a covered vessel or equipment under paragraph (1)
until expended under subparagraph (B); and
``(B) use such proceeds, without fiscal year
limitation, for the acquisition of new covered vessels
and equipment or the repair and maintenance of existing
covered vessels and equipment.
``(3) Covered vessels and equipment defined.--In this
subsection, the term `covered vessels and equipment' means
survey and research vessels and related equipment owned by the
Federal Government and under the control of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration.''.
Subtitle B--South Pacific Tuna Treaty Matters
SEC. 8411. REFERENCES TO SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA ACT OF 1988.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this subtitle
an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or
repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be
considered to be made to a section or other provision of the South
Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 973 et seq.).
SEC. 8412. DEFINITIONS.
(a) Applicable National Law.--Section 2(4) (16 U.S.C. 973(4)) is
amended by striking ``described in paragraph 1(a) of Annex I of'' and
inserting ``noticed and in effect in accordance with''.
(b) Closed Area.--Section 2(5) (16 U.S.C. 973(5)) is amended by
striking ``of the closed areas identified in Schedule 2 of Annex I of''
and inserting ``area within the jurisdiction of a Pacific Island Party
that is closed to vessels pursuant to a national law of that Pacific
Island Party and is noticed and in effect in accordance with''.
(c) Fishing.--Section 2(6) (16 U.S.C. 973(6)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``for any purpose''
after ``harvesting of fish''; and
(2) by amending subparagraph (F) to read as follows:
``(F) use of any other vessel, vehicle, aircraft, or
hovercraft for any activity described in this paragraph
except for emergencies involving the health or safety of
the crew or the safety of a vessel.''.
(d) Fishing Vessel; Vessel.--Section 2(7) (16 U.S.C. 973(7)) is
amended by striking ``commercial fishing'' and inserting ``commercial
purse seine fishing for tuna''.
(e) Licensing Area.--Section 2(8) (16 U.S.C. 973(8)) is amended by
striking ``in the Treaty Area'' and all that follows and inserting
``under the jurisdiction of a Pacific Island Party, except for internal
waters, territorial seas, archipelagic waters, and any Closed Area.''.
(f) Limited Area; Party; Treaty Area.--Section 2 (16 U.S.C. 973) is
amended--
[[Page 139 STAT. 1915]]
(1) by striking paragraphs (10), (13), and (18);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs
(10) and (11), respectively;
(3) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (12); and
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (15) through (17) as
paragraphs (14) through (16), respectively.
(g) Regional Terms and Conditions.--Section 2 (16 U.S.C. 973) is
amended by inserting after paragraph (12), as redesignated by subsection
(f)(3), the following:
``(13) The term `regional terms and conditions' means any of
the terms or conditions attached by the Administrator to a
license issued by the Administrator, as notified by the
Secretary.''.
SEC. 8413. PROHIBITED ACTS.
(a) In General.--Section 5(a) (16 U.S.C. 973c(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``Except as provided in section 6 of this Act, it'' and
inserting ``It'';
(2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (13) as
paragraphs (3) through (11), respectively;
(4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by inserting ``,
except in accordance with an agreement pursuant to the Treaty''
after ``Closed Area'';
(5) in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, by striking
``or'' at the end;
(6) in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(7) by adding at the end the following:
``(12) to violate any of the regional terms and conditions;
or
``(13) to violate any limit on an authorized fishing effort
or catch.''.
(b) In the Licensing Area.--Section 5(b) (16 U.S.C. 973c(b)) is
amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``Except as provided in section 6 of this Act, it'' and
inserting ``It'';
(2) by striking paragraph (5); and
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs
(5) and (6), respectively.
SEC. 8414. <<NOTE: Repeal.>> EXCEPTIONS.
Section 6 (16 U.S.C. 973d) is repealed.
SEC. 8415. CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Section 7(a) (16 U.S.C. 973e(a)) is amended by striking ``section
5(a) (8), (10), (11), or (12)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6), (8), (9),
or (10) of section 5(a)''.
SEC. 8416. CIVIL PENALTIES.
(a) Amount.--Section 8(a) (16 U.S.C. 973f(a)) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence, by striking ``Code'' after
``liable to the United States''; and
(2) in the fourth sentence, by striking ``Except for those
acts prohibited by section 5(a) (4), (5), (7), (8), (10), (11),
and
[[Page 139 STAT. 1916]]
(12), and section 5(b) (1), (2), (3), and (7) of this Act, the''
and inserting ``The''.
(b) Waiver of Referral to Attorney General.--Section 8(g) (16 U.S.C.
973f(g)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``section 5(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), or
(13)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6),
(7), (11), (12), or (13) of section 5(a)''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, all Limited Areas
closed to fishing,'' after ``outside of the Licensing Area''.
SEC. 8417. LICENSES.
(a) Forwarding of Vessel License Application.--Section 9(b) (16
U.S.C. 973g(b)) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) In accordance with subsection (e), and except as provided in
subsection (f), the Secretary shall forward a vessel license application
to the Administrator whenever such application is in accordance with
application procedures established by the Secretary.''.
(b) Fees and Schedules.--Section 9(c) (16 U.S.C. 973g(c)) is amended
to read as follows:
``(c) Fees required under the Treaty shall be paid in accordance
with the Treaty and any procedures established by the Secretary.''.
(c) Minimum Fees Required to Be Received in Initial Year; Grounds
for Denial of Forwarding of License Application; Grandfathering of
Certain Vessels.--Section 9 (16 U.S.C. 973g) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (f);
(2) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively;
(3) by amending subsection (f), as so redesignated, to read
as follows:
``(f) <<NOTE: Determination.>> The Secretary, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, may determine that a license application should
not be forwarded to the Administrator if--
``(1) the application is not in accordance with the Treaty
or the procedures established by the Secretary; or
``(2) the owner or charterer--
``(A) is the subject of proceedings under the
bankruptcy laws of the United States, unless reasonable
financial assurances have been provided to the
Secretary;
``(B) has not established to the satisfaction of the
Secretary that the fishing vessel is fully insured
against all risks and liabilities normally provided in
maritime liability insurance; or
``(C) has not paid any penalty which has become
final, assessed by the Secretary in accordance with this
Act.''; and
(4) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) section 12113 of title 46, United States Code;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``of 1972'' after
``Marine Mammal Protection Act'';
(C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``of 1972'' after
``Marine Mammal Protection Act''; and
(D) in the matter following paragraph (3), by
striking ``any vessel documented'' and all that follows
and inserting the following:
[[Page 139 STAT. 1917]]
``any vessel documented under the laws of the United States as of
the date of enactment of the Fisheries Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-43)
for which a license has been issued under subsection (a) may fish for
tuna in the Licensing Area, and on the high seas and in waters subject
to the jurisdiction of the United States west of 146 west longitude and
east of 129.5 east longitude in accordance with international law,
subject to the provisions of the Treaty, this Act, and other applicable
law, provided that no such vessel intentionally deploys a purse seine
net to encircle any dolphin or other marine mammal in the course of
fishing.''.
SEC. 8418. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) Notice Requirements to Pacific Island Party Concerning
Institution of Legal Proceedings.--Section 10(c)(1) (16 U.S.C.
973h(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence, by striking ``paragraph 8 of
Article 4 of''; and
(2) in the third sentence, by striking ``Article 10 of''.
(b) Searches and Seizures by Authorized Officers.--Section
10(d)(1)(A) (16 U.S.C. 973h(d)(1)(A)) is amended--
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; and
(2) in clause (iii), by adding ``or'' at the end.
SEC. 8419. FINDINGS BY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.
(a) Order of Vessel To Leave Waters Upon Failure To Submit to
Jurisdiction of Pacific Island Party; Procedure Applicable.--Section
11(a) (16 U.S.C. 973i(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``,
all Limited Areas,'';
(2) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph 2
of Article 3 of''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``within the
Treaty Area'' and inserting ``under the jurisdiction'';
and
(3) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``section 5
(a)(4), (a)(5), (b)(2), or (b)(3)'' and inserting
``paragraph (3) of section 5(a) or paragraph (2) or (3)
of section 5(b)'';
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``section
5(b)(7)'' and inserting ``section 5(b)(6)''; and
(C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``section
5(a)(7)'' and inserting ``section 5(a)(5)''.
(b) Order of Vessel To Leave Waters Where Pacific Island Party
Investigating Alleged Treaty Infringement.--Section 11(b) (16 U.S.C.
973i(b)) is amended by striking ``paragraph 7 of Article 5 of''.
SEC. 8420. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
Section 12 (16 U.S.C. 973j) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 12. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
``(a) Prohibited Disclosure of Certain Information.--Pursuant to
section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, except as provided in
subsection (b), the Secretary shall keep confidential and may not
disclose the following information:
``(1) Information provided to the Secretary by the
Administrator that the Administrator has designated
confidential.
``(2) Information collected by observers.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1918]]
``(3) Information submitted to the Secretary by any person
in compliance with the requirements of this Act.
``(b) Authorized Disclosure of Certain Information.--The Secretary
may disclose information described in subsection (a)--
``(1) if disclosure is ordered by a court;
``(2) if the information is used by a Federal employee--
``(A) for enforcement; or
``(B) in support of the homeland security missions
and non-homeland security missions of the Coast Guard as
defined in section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 468);
``(3) if the information is used by a Federal employee or an
employee of a Fishery Management Council for the administration
of the Treaty or fishery management and monitoring;
``(4) to the Administrator, in accordance with the
requirements of the Treaty and this Act;
``(5) to the secretariat or equivalent of an international
fisheries management organization of which the United States is
a member, in accordance with the requirements or decisions of
such organization, and insofar as possible, in accordance with
an agreement that prevents public disclosure of the identity of
any person that submits such information;
``(6) if the Secretary has obtained written authorization
from the person providing such information, and disclosure does
not violate other requirements of this Act; or
``(7) in an aggregate or summary form that does not directly
or indirectly disclose the identity of any person that submits
such information.
``(c) Savings Clause.--
``(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed to
adversely affect the authority of Congress, including a
Committee or Member thereof, to obtain any record or
information.
``(2) The absence of a provision similar to paragraph (1) in
any other provision of law shall not be construed to limit the
ability of the Senate or the House of Representatives, including
a Committee or Member thereof, to obtain any record or
information.''.
SEC. 8421. CLOSED AREA STOWAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Section 13 (16 U.S.C. 973k) is amended by striking ``. In
particular, the boom shall be lowered'' and all that follows and
inserting ``and in accordance with any requirements established by the
Secretary.''.
SEC. 8422. <<NOTE: Repeal.>> OBSERVERS.
Section 14 (16 U.S.C. 973l) is repealed.
SEC. 8423. FISHERIES-RELATED ASSISTANCE.
Section 15 (16 U.S.C. 973m) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 15. FISHERIES-RELATED ASSISTANCE.
``The Secretary and the Secretary of State may provide assistance to
a Pacific Island Party to benefit such Pacific Island Party from the
development of fisheries resources and the operation of fishing vessels
that are licensed pursuant to the Treaty, including--
``(1) technical assistance;
``(2) training and capacity building opportunities;
[[Page 139 STAT. 1919]]
``(3) facilitation of the implementation of private sector
activities or partnerships; and
``(4) other activities as determined appropriate by the
Secretary and the Secretary of State.''.
SEC. 8424. ARBITRATION.
Section 16 (16 U.S.C. 973n) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Article 6 of'' after ``arbitral tribunal
under''; and
(2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> by striking ``paragraph 3 of
that Article'' and all that follows through ``under such
paragraph'' and inserting ``the Treaty, shall determine the
location of the arbitration, and shall represent the United
States in reaching agreement under the Treaty''.
SEC. 8425. DISPOSITION OF FEES, PENALTIES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER
MONEYS.
Section 17 (16 U.S.C. 973o) is amended by striking ``Article 4 of''.
SEC. 8426. <<NOTE: Procedures. Review.>> ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.
Section 18 (16 U.S.C. 973p) is amended by striking ``Within 30 days
after'' and all that follows and inserting ``The Secretary may establish
procedures for review of any agreements for additional fishing access
entered into pursuant to the Treaty.''.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 8431. <<NOTE: North Pacific Research Board Enhancement
Act.>> NORTH PACIFIC RESEARCH BOARD
ENHANCEMENT.
(a) <<NOTE: 43 USC 1451 note.>> Short Title.--This section may be
cited as the ``North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act''.
(b) Amendments.--Section 401(e) of the Department of the Interior
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and'' after
the semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon;
(C) in subparagraph (N), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and'';
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (N) the
following:
``(O) one member who shall represent Alaska Natives
and possesses personal knowledge of, and direct
experience with, subsistence uses and shall be nominated
by the Board and appointed by the Secretary.''; and
(E) <<NOTE: Time period.>> by adding at the end the
following: ``Board members appointed under subparagraphs
(N) and (O) shall serve for 3-year terms, and may be
reappointed once.'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) If the amount made available for a fiscal year under
subsection (c)(2) is less than the amount made available in the
previous fiscal year, the Administrator of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration may increase the 15 percent cap
on administrative expenses provided under paragraph (4)(B) for
that fiscal year to prioritize--
[[Page 139 STAT. 1920]]
``(A) continuing operation of the Board;
``(B) maximizing the percentage of funds directed to
research; and
``(C) maintaining the highest quality standards in
administering grants under this subsection.''.
(c) <<NOTE: Time period. 43 USC 1474d note.>> Waiver.--Beginning on
the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 5 years
after such date of enactment, the 15 percent cap on funds to provide
support for the North Pacific Research Board and administer grants under
section 401(e)(4)(B) of the Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(4)(B)) shall be
waived.
TITLE LXXXV--COMPREHENSIVE OUTBOUND INVESTMENT NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF
2025
Subtitle A--General Matters
Sec. 8501. Secretary defined.
Sec. 8502. Severability.
Sec. 8503. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 8504. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8505. Termination.
Subtitle B--Imposition of Sanctions
Sec. 8511. Imposition of sanctions.
Sec. 8512. Definitions.
Sec. 8513. Exception relating to importation of goods.
Subtitle C--Prohibition and Notification on Investments Relating to
Covered National Security Transactions
Sec. 8521. Prohibition and notification on investments relating to
covered national security transactions.
Subtitle D--Securities and Related Matters
Sec. 8531. Requirements relating to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
Industrial Complex Companies List.
Subtitle A--General Matters
SEC. 8501. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> SECRETARY DEFINED.
Except as otherwise provided, in this title, the term ``Secretary''
means the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 8502. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this title or any amendment made by this title,
or the application thereof, is held invalid, the validity of the
remainder of this title or any amendment made by this title and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall
not be affected thereby.
SEC. 8503. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> AUTHORIZATION OF
APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: Transfer authority. Time periods.>> In General.--There
is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 to the Department of the
Treasury, out of which amounts may be transferred to the Department of
Commerce to jointly conduct outreach to industry and persons affected by
this title or any amendment made by this title, and to administer the
provisions of this title or any amendment made by this title, for each
of the first two fiscal years beginning on or after the
[[Page 139 STAT. 1921]]
date of the enactment of this title, to carry out this title or any
amendment made by this title.
(b) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> Hiring Authority.--
(1) By the president.--The President may appoint, without
regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of title
5, United States Code, not more than 15 individuals directly to
positions in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102
of that title) to carry out this title or any amendment made by
this title.
(2) By agencies.--The Secretary and the Secretary of
Commerce may appoint, without regard to the provisions of
sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code,
individuals directly to positions in the competitive service (as
defined in section 2102 of that title) of the Department of the
Treasury and the Department of Commerce, respectively, to carry
out this title or any amendment made by this title.
SEC. 8504. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) due to the fact that there are countless known and
unknown entities in countries of concern, to include the
People's Republic of China (PRC), developing dual-use strategic
technologies that benefit a foreign adversary's military
modernization efforts, surveillance states, and human rights
abuses, restricting certain United States outbound investments
into these technologies in countries of concern is necessary to
prevent harm to United States national security and foreign
policy interests; and
(2) the President should therefore exercise the authorities
granted in this title or any amendment made by this title to
prevent countries of concern from exploiting United States
capital to undermine United States national security and foreign
policy interests.
SEC. 8505. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> TERMINATION.
This title and any amendment made by this title shall cease to have
any force or effect on the date that is seven years after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle B--Imposition of Sanctions
SEC. 8511. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS.
(a) <<NOTE: President.>> In General.--The President may impose the
sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person
determined to be a covered foreign person.
(b) <<NOTE: President.>> Sanctions Described.--The President may
exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to
the extent necessary to prohibit any United States person from investing
in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of a
foreign person that is determined to be a covered foreign person
pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) <<NOTE: Applicability.>> Penalties.--The penalties provided for
in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to any person who
violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a
violation of any prohibition of this section, or an order or regulation
prescribed
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under this section, to the same extent that such penalties apply to a
person that commits an unlawful act described in section 206(a) of such
Act (50 U.S.C. 1705(a)).
(d) Exception for Intelligence and Law Enforcement Activities.--
Sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to--
(1) any activity subject to the reporting requirements under
title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et
seq.); or
(2) any authorized intelligence activities of the United
States.
(e) Exception for United States Government Activities.--Nothing in
this section shall prohibit transactions for the conduct of the official
business of the Federal Government by employees, grantees, or
contractors thereof.
(f) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for seven
years, the President shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that states whether any
foreign person on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial
Complex Companies List is a covered foreign person.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(g) <<NOTE: President.>> Administrative Provisions.--The President
may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to
carry out this section.
(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to limit the authority of the President to designate foreign persons for
the imposition of sanctions pursuant to any other provision of Federal
law, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
SEC. 8512. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Financial Services and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate.
(2) Country of concern.--The term ``country of concern''
means the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong
and Macau Special Administrative Regions.
(3) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign
person'' means a foreign person--
(A) that is incorporated in, has a principal place
of business in, or is organized under the laws of a
country of concern;
(B) that is a member of the Central Committee of the
Chinese Communist Party or member of the political
leadership of a country of concern;
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(C) that is the state or the government of a country
of concern, as well as any political subdivision,
agency, or instrumentality thereof;
(D) that is subject to the direction or control of
any entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (C);
or
(E) that is owned in the aggregate, directly or
indirectly, 50 percent or more by an entity or a group
of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C);
and
(F) that knowingly engaged in significant operations
in the defense and related materiel sector or the
surveillance technology sector of the economy of a
country of concern.
(4) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a
person that is not a United States person.
(5) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to
conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has
actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the
circumstance, or the result.
(6) Non-SDN chinese military-industrial complex companies
list.--The term ``Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex
Companies List'' means the list maintained by the Office of
Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury under
Executive Order 13959, as amended by Executive Order 14032 (50
U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from
securities investments that finance certain companies of the
People's Republic of China), or any successor order.
(7) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or
entity.
(8) United states person.--The term ``United States person''
means--
(A) any United States citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence to the United States;
(B) an entity organized under the laws of the United
States or of any jurisdiction within the United States
(including any foreign branch of such an entity); or
(C) any person in the United States.
SEC. 8513. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> EXCEPTION RELATING TO
IMPORTATION OF GOODS.
(a) In General.--The authorities and requirements to impose
sanctions authorized under this title shall not include the authority or
requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods.
(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.
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Subtitle C--Prohibition and Notification on Investments Relating to
Covered National Security Transactions
SEC. 8521. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> PROHIBITION AND
NOTIFICATION ON INVESTMENTS RELATING TO
COVERED NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSACTIONS.
The Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``TITLE VIII--PROHIBITION AND NOTIFICATION ON INVESTMENTS RELATING TO
COVERED NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
``SEC. 801. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581.>> PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENTS.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may prohibit, in accordance with
regulations issued under subsection (e), a United States person,
including its controlled foreign entities, from knowingly engaging in a
covered national security transaction in any prohibited technology.
``(b) Evasion.--Any action that evades or avoids, has the purpose of
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate the
prohibition set forth in subsection (a) is prohibited.
``(c) Exemptions.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Determination. President.>> National interest
exemption.--Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary is
authorized to exempt from the prohibition set forth in
subsection (a) any activity determined by the President, in
consultation with the Secretary, or delegated to the Secretary,
in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of
State, and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal
departments and agencies, to be in the national interest of the
United States.
``(2) Intelligence exemption.--Regulations issued under
subsection (e) shall not apply to any authorized intelligence
activities of the United States.
``(d) Congressional Notification.--The Secretary shall--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> notify the appropriate
congressional committees not later than five business days after
issuing an exemption under subsection (c); and
``(2) include in such notification an identification of the
national interest justifying the use of the exemption, subject
to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements.
``(e) Regulations.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Update.>> In general.--The Secretary, in
consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of
State and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal
departments and agencies, may issue or update existing
regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice
and comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and
chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not subject to the
requirements
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of section 709. The regulations issued pursuant to this
paragraph shall, as necessary, amend, terminate, supersede,
revoke, or streamline existing requirements in part 850 of title
31, Code of Federal Regulations (the Outbound Investment Rule)
and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance.
``(2) Non-binding feedback.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Process.>> In general.--The
regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall include a
process under which a person can request to receive non-
binding feedback on a confidential basis, or as
anonymized guidance to the public, as to whether a
transaction would constitute a covered national security
transaction in a prohibited technology.
``(B) Authority to limit frivolous feedback
requests.--In establishing the process required by
subparagraph (A), the Secretary may prescribe
limitations on requests for feedback identified as
frivolous for purposes of this subsection.
``(3) Notice; opportunity to cure.--
``(A) In general.--The regulations issued under
paragraph (1) shall account for whether a United States
person has self-identified and self-disclosed a
violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a)
in determining the legal consequences of that violation.
``(B) Self-disclosure letters.--The regulations
issued under paragraph (1) shall dictate the form and
content of a letter of self-disclosure, which shall
include relevant facts about the violation, why the
United States person believes its activity to have
violated the prohibition set forth in subsection (a),
and a proposal for mitigation of the harm of such
action.
``(4) Low-burden regulations.--In issuing regulations under
paragraph (1), the Secretary should balance the priority of
protecting the national security interest of the United States
while, to the extent practicable--
``(A) minimizing the cost and complexity of
compliance for affected parties, including the
duplication of reporting requirements under current
regulations;
``(B) adopting the least burdensome alternative that
achieves regulatory objectives; and
``(C) prioritizing transparency and stakeholder
involvement in the process of issuing the rules.
``(5) Burden of proof.--In accordance with section 556(d) of
title 5, United States Code, in an enforcement action for a
violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), the
burden of proof shall be upon the Secretary.
``SEC. 802. <<NOTE: Deadlines. 50 USC 4582.>> NOTIFICATION ON
INVESTMENTS.
``(a) <<NOTE: Regulations.>> Mandatory Notification.--Not later than
450 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary
shall issue regulations prescribed in accordance with subsection (b), to
require a United States person that itself or whose controlled foreign
entity knowingly engages in a covered national security transaction in a
prohibited technology (unless the Secretary has exercised the authority
provided by section 801(a) to prohibit knowingly engaging in such
covered national security transaction) or a notifiable technology to
submit to the Secretary a written notification of the
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transaction not later than 30 days after the completion date of the
transaction.
``(b) Regulations.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> In general.--Not later
than 450 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the
Secretary of State, and, as appropriate, the heads of other
relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall issue
regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice
and comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and
chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not subject to the
requirements of section 709. The regulations issued pursuant to
this paragraph shall as necessary, amend, terminate, supersede,
revoke, or streamline existing requirements in part 850 of title
31, Code of Federal Regulations (the Outbound Investment Rule)
and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance.
``(2) Low-burden regulations.--In issuing regulations under
paragraph (1), the Secretary should balance the priority of
protecting the national security interest of the United States
while, to the extent practicable--
``(A) minimizing the cost and complexity of
compliance for affected parties, including the
duplication of reporting requirements under current
regulation;
``(B) adopting the least burdensome alternative that
achieves regulatory objectives; and
``(C) prioritizing transparency and stakeholder
involvement in the process of issuing the rules.
``(3) Burden of proof.--In accordance with section 556(d) of
title 5, United States Code, in an enforcement action for a
violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), the
burden of proof shall be upon the Secretary.
``(4) Completeness of notification.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Inspection.>> In general.--The
Secretary shall, upon receipt of a notification under
subsection (a), promptly inspect the notification for
completeness.
``(B) Incomplete notifications.--If a notification
submitted under subsection (a) is incomplete, the
Secretary shall promptly inform the United States person
that submits the notification that the notification is
not complete and provide an explanation of relevant
material respects in which the notification is not
complete.
``(5) <<NOTE: Process.>> Identification of non-notified
activity.--The Secretary shall establish a process to identify
covered national security transactions in a prohibited
technology or a notifiable technology for which--
``(A) a notification is not submitted to the
Secretary under subsection (a); and
``(B) information is reasonably available.
``(c) Inapplicability.--If the Secretary prohibits a covered
national security transaction in a prohibited technology under section
801, the requirements of this section shall not apply with respect to
the covered national security transaction.
``SEC. 803. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4583.>> REPORT.
``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this title, and not less frequently than annually
thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of
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Commerce and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal
departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report, subject to appropriate confidentiality and
classification requirements, that--
``(1) lists all enforcement actions taken subject to the
existing regulations and regulations issued under section 801(e)
and 802(b) during the year preceding submission of the report,
which includes, with respect to each such action, a description
of--
``(A) the prohibited technology or notifiable
technology;
``(B) the covered national security transaction;
``(C) the covered foreign person; and
``(D) the relevant United States person;
``(2) provides an assessment of the definition of the term
`prohibited technology' under existing regulations or
regulations issued under section 801(e) or 802(b) by--
``(A) identifying additional technologies that the
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of
Commerce and, as applicable, the Secretary of Defense,
the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, the
Director of National Intelligence, and the heads of any
other relevant Federal agencies, determined under
existing regulations or regulations issued pursuant to
801(e) may pose an acute threat to the national security
of the United States if developed or acquired by a
country of concern;
``(B) explaining why each technology identified in
subparagraph (A) may pose an acute threat to the
national security of the United States if developed or
acquired by a country of concern; and
``(C) describing any removal of technologies from
the category of prohibited technology under existing
regulations or regulations issued under section 801(e)
during the reporting period to the extent that the
technologies no longer pose an acute threat to the
national security of the United States if developed or
acquired by a country of concern;
``(3) lists all notifications submitted under existing
regulations or regulations issued section 802 during the year
preceding submission of the report and includes, with respect to
each such notification--
``(A) basic information on each party to the covered
national security transaction with respect to which the
notification was submitted; and
``(B) the nature of the covered national security
transaction that was the subject of the notification,
including the elements of the covered national security
transaction that necessitated a notification;
``(4) includes a summary of those notifications,
disaggregated by prohibited technology, by notifiable
technology, by covered national security transaction, and by
country of concern;
``(5) provides additional context and information regarding
trends in the prohibited technology, notifiable technology, the
types of covered national security transaction, and the
countries involved in those notifications; and
``(6) assesses the overall impact of those notifications,
including recommendations for--
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``(A) expanding existing Federal programs to support
the production or supply of prohibited technologies or
notifiable technologies in the United States, including
the potential of existing authorities to address any
related national security concerns;
``(B) investments needed to enhance prohibited
technologies or notifiable technologies and reduce
United States dependence on countries of concern
regarding those technologies; and
``(C) the continuation, expansion, or modification
of the implementation and administration of this title.
``(b) Consideration of Certain Information.--In preparing the report
pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary--
``(1) shall consider information provided jointly by the
chairperson and ranking member of any of the appropriate
congressional committees;
``(2) may consider credible information obtained by other
countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor the
military, surveillance, intelligence, or technology capabilities
of a country of concern; and
``(3) may consider any other information that the Secretary
deems relevant.
``(c) Form of Report.--Each report required by this section shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(d) Testimony Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this title, and annually thereafter for five years, the
Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce, or their designee, shall each
provide to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the
Senate and the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Financial Services of
the House of Representatives testimony with respect to the national
security threats relating to investments by United States persons in
countries of concern and broader international capital flows.
``(e) Requests by Appropriate Congressional Committees.--
``(1) In general.--After receiving a request that meets the
requirements of paragraph (2) with respect to whether a
technology should be included in the amendments as described in
subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall, in preparing the report
pursuant to subsection (a)--
``(A) determine if that technology may pose an acute
threat to the national security of the United States if
developed or acquired by a country of concern; and
``(B) include in the report pursuant to subsection
(a) an explanation with respect to that determination
that includes--
``(i) a statement of whether or not the
technology, as determined by the Secretary, may
pose an acute threat to the national security of
the United States if developed or acquired by a
country of concern; and
``(ii) if the Secretary determines that--
``(I) the technology may pose an
acute threat to the national security of
the United States if developed or
acquired by a country of concern, an
explanation for such determination and a
recommendation whether that technology
should be
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named a prohibited technology or a
notifiable technology; and
``(II) the technology would not pose
an acute threat to the national security
of the United States if developed or
acquired by a country of concern, an
explanation for such determination.
``(2) Requirements.--A request under paragraph (1) with
respect to whether a technology may pose an acute threat to the
national security of the United States if developed or acquired
by a country of concern shall be submitted to the Secretary in
writing jointly by the chairperson and ranking member of 1 or
more of the appropriate congressional committees.
``SEC. 804. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4584.>> MULTILATERAL ENGAGEMENT AND
COORDINATION.
``(a) Authorities.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other
relevant Federal agencies, should--
``(1) conduct bilateral and multilateral engagement with the
governments of countries that are allies and partners of the
United States to promote and increase coordination of protocols
and procedures to facilitate the effective implementation of and
appropriate compliance with the prohibitions and notification
requirement pursuant to this title;
``(2) upon adoption of protocols and procedures described in
paragraph (1), work with those governments to establish
mechanisms for sharing information, including trends, with
respect to such activities; and
``(3) work with and encourage the governments of countries
that are allies and partners of the United States to develop
similar mechanisms of their own, for the exclusive purpose of
preventing the development of prohibited technologies by a
country of concern.
``(b) Strategy for Multilateral Engagement and Coordination.--
<<NOTE: Deadline.>> Not later than 180 days after the date of the
regulations implementing enactment of this title, the Secretary, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and
the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, should--
``(1) develop a strategy to work with the governments of
countries that are allies and partners of the United States to
develop mechanisms that are comparable to the prohibitions and
notification requirements pursuant to this title, for the
exclusive purpose of preventing the development of prohibited
technologies by a country of concern; and
``(2) assess opportunities to provide technical assistance
to those countries with respect to the development of those
mechanisms.
``(c) <<NOTE: Time period.>> Report.--Not later than one year after
the date of the regulations implementing enactment of this title, and
annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report, subject to the
appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements, that
includes--
``(1) a discussion of any strategy developed pursuant to
subsection (b)(1), including key tools and objectives for the
development of comparable mechanisms by the governments of
allies and partners of the United States;
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``(2) a list of partner and allied countries to target for
cooperation in developing their own prohibitions;
``(3) the status of the strategy's implementation and
outcomes; and
``(4) a description of impediments to the establishment of
comparable mechanisms by governments of allies and partners of
the United States.
``(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term `appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee
on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and
``(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on
Financial Services of the House of Representatives.
``SEC. 805. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4585.>> PUBLIC DATABASE OF COVERED
FOREIGN PERSONS.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary
of Commerce, may establish a publicly accessible, non-exhaustive
database that identifies covered foreign persons that are either engaged
in a prohibited technology or a notifiable technology pursuant to this
title.
``(b) Modification Process.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Commerce, is authorized to establish a mechanism for a
covered foreign person to petition for their removal from or inclusion
in the publicly accessible, non-exhaustive database described in (a).
``(c) Confidentiality of Evidence.--The Secretary shall establish a
mechanism for the public, including Congress, stakeholders, investors,
and nongovernmental organizations, to submit evidence on a confidential
basis regarding whether a foreign person is a covered foreign person in
a prohibited technology or notifiable technology and should be included
in the database described in subsection (a), if any.
``(d) Rule of Construction.--The database described in subsection
(a), if any, shall not be considered to be an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of covered foreign persons for the purposes of this
title.
``SEC. 806. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4586.>> RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
``Nothing in this title may be construed to negate the authority of
the President under any authority, process, regulation, investigation,
enforcement measure, or review provided by or established under any
other provision of Federal law, including the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), or any other authority of
the President or the Congress under the Constitution of the United
States.
``SEC. 807. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4587.>> PENALTIES.
``(a) In General.--The regulations issued under section 801 or 802
shall provide for the imposition of civil penalties described in
subsection (b).
``(b) Penalties Described.--
``(1) Unlawful acts.--It shall be unlawful for a person to
violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a
violation of any order, regulation, notification requirement, or
prohibition issued under this title.
``(2) Civil penalty.--The Secretary may impose civil
penalties on any person who commits an unlawful act described
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in paragraph (1) in amounts equivalent to amounts provided for
under section 206(b) of the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705(b)) for violations under that Act.
``(3) Divestment.--The Secretary may compel the divestment
of a covered national security transaction in a prohibited
technology determined to be in violation of section 801(a) or
regulations issued thereunder.
``(4) <<NOTE: President. Courts.>> Relief.--The President
may direct the Attorney General of the United States to seek
appropriate relief, including divestment relief for violations
of the prohibition set forth in subsection 801(a), in the
district courts of the United States, in order to implement and
enforce this title.
``SEC. 808. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4588.>> EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE.
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any
information or documentary material filed with the Secretary or the
Secretary's designee pursuant to this title shall be exempt from
disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and
no such information or documentary material may be made public.
``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not prohibit the disclosure
of the following, subject to appropriate confidentiality and
classification requirements:
``(1) Information relevant to any administrative or judicial
action or proceeding.
``(2) Information to Congress or any duly authorized
committee or subcommittee of Congress.
``(3) Information important to the national security
analysis or actions of the Secretary to any domestic
governmental entity, or to any foreign governmental entity of a
United States ally or partner, under the exclusive direction and
authorization of the Secretary, only to the extent necessary for
national security purposes, and subject to appropriate
confidentiality and classification requirements.
``(4) Identity of a covered foreign person in the public
database described in section 805.
``(5) Information that the parties have consented to be
disclosed to third parties.
``(6) Information gathered by the Secretary or the
Secretary's designee where the disclosure is determined to be in
the national security interest, which may include publication of
anonymized data.
``SEC. 809. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4589.>> DEFINITIONS.
``In this title:
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--Except as
provided in section 804(d), the term `appropriate congressional
committees' means--
``(A) the Committee on Financial Services, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate.
``(2) Country of concern.--The term `country of concern'
means--
``(A) the People's Republic of China, including the
Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions;
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``(B) the Republic of Cuba;
``(C) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
``(D) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
``(E) the Russian Federation; and
``(F) the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under the
regime of Nicolas Maduro Moros.
``(3) Covered foreign person.--Subject to regulations
prescribed in accordance with this title, the term `covered
foreign person' means a foreign person that--
``(A) is incorporated in, has a principal place of
business in, or is organized under the laws of a country
of concern;
``(B) is a member of the Central Committee of the
Chinese Communist Party or is a member of the political
leadership of a country of concern;
``(C) is subject to the direction or control of a
country of concern, as defined by regulation, an entity
described in subparagraph (A) or (B), or the state or
the government of a country of concern (including any
political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality
thereof); or
``(D) is owned in the aggregate, directly or
indirectly, 50 percent or more by a country of concern,
an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B), or the
state or the government of a country of concern
(including any political subdivision, agency, or
instrumentality thereof).
``(4) Covered national security transaction.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to such regulations as
may be issued in accordance with this title, the term
`covered national security transaction' means a United
States person's direct or indirect--
``(i) acquisition of an equity interest or
contingent equity interest in a covered foreign
person that the United States person knows at the
time of the acquisition is a covered foreign
person;
``(ii) provision of a loan or similar debt
financing arrangement to a covered foreign person
that the United States person knows at the time of
the provision is a covered foreign person, where
such debt financing affords or will afford the
United States person an interest in profits of the
covered foreign person, the right to appoint
members of the board of directors (or equivalent)
of the covered foreign person, or other comparable
financial or governance rights characteristic of
an equity investment but not typical of a loan;
``(iii) entrance by such United States person
into a joint venture, wherever located, that is
formed with a person of a country of concern, and
that the subject United States person knows at the
time of entrance into the joint venture that the
joint venture will engage, or plans to engage, in
a prohibited technology or notifiable technology;
``(iv) conversion of a contingent equity
interest (or interest equivalent to a contingent
equity interest) or conversion of debt to an
equity interest in a covered foreign person;
``(v) acquisition, leasing, or other
development of operations, land, property, or
other assets in a country
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of concern that the United States person knows at
the time of such acquisition, leasing, or other
development will result in, or that the United
States person plans to result in--
``(I) the establishment of a covered
foreign person; or
``(II) the engagement of a person of
a country of concern in a prohibited
technology or notifiable technology;
``(vi) knowingly directing prohibited
transactions or notifiable transactions by foreign
persons that the United States person has
knowledge at the time of the transaction would
constitute an activity described in clause (i),
(ii), (iii), (iv), or (v), if engaged in by a
United States person;
``(vii) acquisition of a limited partner or
equivalent interest in a venture capital fund,
private equity fund, fund of funds, or other
pooled investment fund (in each case where the
fund is not a United States person) that the
United States person has knowledge at the time of
the acquisition likely will invest in a person of
a country of concern that is in one of the
notifiable technology or prohibited technology
sectors, and such fund undertakes a transaction
that would be a covered national security
transaction if undertaken by a United States
person; or
``(viii) any other transaction identified by
the Secretary, in consultation with the
appropriate congressional committees and subject
to public notice and comment in accordance with
subchapter II of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of title
5, United States Code, and not subject to the
requirements of section 709, that is contributing
to the military, intelligence, surveillance, or
cyber-enabled capabilities of a country of
concern.
``(B) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Exceptions and
clarifications.--Subject to regulations prescribed in
accordance with this title, the term `covered national
security transaction' does not include--
``(i) any transaction the value of which the
Secretary determines is de minimis;
``(ii) any category of transactions that the
Secretary determines is in the national interest
of the United States;
``(iii) an investment--
``(I) in a security (as defined in
section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))) that is
traded on an exchange or the over-the-
counter market in any jurisdiction;
``(II) in a security issued by an
investment company (as defined in
section 3 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3)) that is
registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, or, if the
Secretary chooses to include it as an
exception from a covered national
security transaction, in a security
issued by a non-United States investment
company that is registered with
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a foreign regulator with comparable
oversight standards and regulatory
jurisdiction to the Securities and
Exchange Commission as determined by the
Secretary of Treasury;
``(III) made as a limited partner or
equivalent in a venture capital fund,
private equity fund, fund of funds, or
other pooled investment fund (other than
as described in subclause (II)) where--
``(aa) the limited partner
or equivalent's committed
capital is not more than a de
minimis amount, as determined by
the Secretary, aggregated across
any investment and co-investment
vehicles of the fund; or
``(bb) the limited partner
or equivalent has secured a
binding contractual assurance
that its capital in the fund
will not be used to engage in a
transaction that would be a
covered national security
transaction if engaged in by a
United States person; or
``(IV) in a derivative of a security
described under subclause (I), (II), or
(III);
``(iv) any ancillary transaction undertaken by
a financial institution (as defined in section
5312 of title 31, United States Code);
``(v) the acquisition by a United States
person of the equity or other interest owned or
held by a covered foreign person in an entity or
assets located outside of a country of concern in
which the United States person is acquiring the
totality of the interest in the entity held by the
covered foreign person;
``(vi) an intracompany transfer of funds, as
defined in regulations prescribed in accordance
with this title, from a United States parent
company to a subsidiary located in a country of
concern or a transaction that, but for this
clause, would be a covered national security
transaction between a United States person and its
controlled foreign person that supports operations
that are not covered national security
transactions or that maintains covered national
security transactions that the controlled foreign
person was engaged in prior to the effective date
of the regulations implementing this title;
``(vii) a transaction secondary to a covered
national security transaction, including--
``(I) contractual arrangements (not
including contractual arrangements for
technology transfer or technical
knowledge transfer) or the procurement
of material inputs for any covered
national security transaction (such as
raw materials);
``(II) bank lending;
``(III) the processing, clearing, or
sending of payments by a bank;
``(IV) underwriting services
including, but not limited to, the
temporary acquisition of an equity
interest for the sole purpose of
facilitating underwriting services;
``(V) debt rating services;
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``(VI) prime brokerage;
``(VII) global custody;
``(VIII) equity research or
analysis; or
``(IX) other similar services;
``(viii) any ordinary or administrative
business transaction as may be defined in such
regulations; or
``(ix) any transaction completed before the
date of the enactment of this title.
``(C) Ancillary transaction defined.--In this
paragraph, the term `ancillary transaction' means,
subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary--
``(i) the processing, settling, clearing, or
sending of payments and cash transactions;
``(ii) underwriting services, including the
temporary acquisition of an equity interest for
the sole purpose of facilitating underwriting
services;
``(iii) credit rating services; and
``(iv) other services ordinarily incident to
and part of the provision of financial services,
such as opening deposit accounts, direct custody
services, foreign exchange services, remittances
services, and safe deposit services.
``(5) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' has the
meaning given that term in regulations prescribed in accordance
with this title.
``(6) Knowledge; know.--The terms `knowledge' or `know'
mean--
``(A) actual knowledge that a fact or circumstance
exists or is substantially certain to occur;
``(B) an awareness of a high probability of a fact
or circumstance's existence or future occurrence; or
``(C) reason to know of a fact or circumstance's
existence.
``(7) Notifiable technology.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to the regulations
prescribed in accordance with this title, the term
`notifiable technology' means a technology within the
following areas not already captured by the technical
thresholds specified by any regulations issued in
accordance with section 801:
``(i) Semiconductor technology and
microelectronics.
``(ii) Artificial intelligence systems.
``(iii) Quantum information technologies.
``(iv) High-performance computing and
supercomputing.
``(v) Hypersonic systems.
``(B) <<NOTE: Notice. Regulations.>> Updates.--The
Secretary, in consultation with the appropriate
congressional committees and subject to notice and
comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5
and chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not
subject to the requirements of section 709, may
prescribe regulations in accordance with this title to--
``(i) define the technical parameters of
technologies described in subparagraph (A),as
reasonably needed for national security purposes;
or
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``(ii) to add and define categories to the
list in subparagraph (A) that enable the military,
intelligence, surveillance, or cyber-enabled
capabilities of a country of concern.
``(8) Party.--The term `party', with respect to a covered
national security transaction, has the meaning given that term
in regulations prescribed in accordance with this title.
``(9) Person.--The term `person' includes an individual,
corporation, partnership, association, or any other organized
group of persons, or legal successor or representative thereof,
or any State or local government or agency thereof.
``(10) Prohibited technology.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to the regulations
prescribed in accordance with this title, the term
`prohibited technology' means a technology within the
following areas, as specified by the regulations:
``(i) Advanced semiconductor technology and
microelectronics.
``(ii) Artificial intelligence systems.
``(iii) Quantum information technologies.
``(iv) High-performance computing and
supercomputing.
``(v) Hypersonic systems.
``(B) <<NOTE: Notice. Regulations.>> Updates.--The
Secretary, in consultation with the appropriate
congressional committees and subject to notice and
comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5
and chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not
subject to the requirements of section 709, may
prescribe regulations in accordance with this title to--
``(i) define the technical parameters of
technologies described in subparagraph (A), as
reasonably needed for national security purposes;
or
``(ii) to add and define categories to the
list in subparagraph (A) that enable the military,
intelligence, surveillance, or cyber-enabled
capabilities of a country of concern.
``(11) Secretary.--Except as otherwise provided, the term
`Secretary' means the Secretary of the Treasury.
``(12) United states person.--The term `United States
person' means--
``(A) any United States citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence to the United States;
``(B) an entity organized under the laws of the
United States or of any jurisdiction within the United
States (including any foreign branch of such an entity);
or
``(C) any person in the United States.''.
Subtitle D--Securities and Related Matters
SEC. 8531. <<NOTE: 50 USC 4581 note.>> REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
THE NON-SDN CHINESE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL
COMPLEX COMPANIES LIST.
(a) Report.--
(1) <<NOTE: Time period. President.>> In general.--Not later
than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
biennially thereafter for six years, the President shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees a report that states
whether any of the
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following foreign persons qualifies for inclusion on the Non-SDN
Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List:
(A) Any PRC person listed on the Military End-User
List (Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of the Export
Administration Regulations).
(B) Any PRC person listed pursuant to section 1260H
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113
note).
(C) Any PRC person listed on the Department of
Commerce's Entity List (Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of
the Export Administration Regulations).
(D) Any PRC person listed on the Federal
Communications Commission's Covered List pursuant to the
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
(47 U.S.C. 1601).
(E) Any PRC person listed on the Uyghur Forced Labor
Prevention Act Entity List pursuant to the Uyghur Forced
Labor Prevention Act (P.L. 117-78).
(2) <<NOTE: President.>> Process required.--To prepare the
reports required by paragraph (1), the President shall establish
a process under which the Federal agencies responsible for
administering the lists described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and
(C) of paragraph (1) shall share with each other all relevant
information that led to the identification of the entities
described in such lists.
(3) Risk-based prioritization framework.--In making the
initial determinations under paragraph (1), the Secretary may
establish a risk-based prioritization framework factoring in
prioritization of entity review submitted to the Secretary by
the Federal agencies administering the lists described in
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1).
(4) Annual reports to the appropriate congressional
committees.--The report under paragraph (1) may summarize
findings concerning entities previously reviewed pursuant to
this section that do not necessitate additional review by the
Secretary.
(5) Matters to be included.--The Secretary shall include in
the report required by paragraph (1) an overview of the criteria
required for listing on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial
Complex Companies List. The heads of the Federal agencies
administering the lists described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and
(C) of paragraph (1) shall provide to the Secretary for use in
the report an overview of the criteria for entity identification
or listing on each respective list.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Financial Services and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate.
(2) Country of concern.--The term ``country of concern''--
(A) means the People's Republic of China; and
(B) includes the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region and the Macau Special Administrative Region.
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(3) Non-SDN chinese military-industrial complex companies
list.--The term ``Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex
Companies List'' means the list maintained by the Office of
Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury under
Executive Order 13959, as amended by Executive Order 14032 (50
U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from
securities investments that finance certain companies of the
People's Republic of China), and any successor order.
(4) PRC person.--The term ``PRC person'' means a foreign
person that--
(A) is incorporated in a principal place of business
in, or is organized under the laws of, a country of
concern;
(B) is a member of the Central Committee of the
Chinese Communist Party;
(C) is the state or the government of a country of
concern, as well as any political subdivision, agency,
or instrumentality thereof; or
(D) is owned in the aggregate, directly or
indirectly, 50 percent or more by an entity or a group
of entities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).
TITLE LXXXVI-- <<NOTE: SAFER SKIES Act.>> SECURING THE AIRSPACE,
FACILITATING EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND SAFEGUARDING KEY INFRASTRUCTURE,
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND STADIUMS
Sec. 8601. Short title.
Sec. 8602. Drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical
infrastructure.
Sec. 8603. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned
aircraft systems.
Sec. 8604. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 8605. Penalties.
Sec. 8606. Rulemaking and implementation.
Sec. 8607. Severability.
SEC. 8601. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``SAFER SKIES Act''.
SEC. 8602. DRONE COUNTERMEASURES TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY AND
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n) is
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) Authorities.--
``(1) Authority of the department of homeland security and
department of justice.--Notwithstanding section 46502 of title
49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, 1367 and chapters
119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, the Secretary and
the Attorney General may, for their respective Departments, take
and may authorize personnel to take such actions as are
described in subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to enforce the
law, protect the public, or to mitigate a credible threat that
an unmanned aircraft system
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or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a
covered facility or asset.
``(2) Authority of state, local, tribal, and territorial law
enforcement and correctional agencies.--Notwithstanding section
46502 of title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030,
1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code,
notwithstanding the laws of any particular State, local, Tribal,
or territorial jurisdiction, and after completing the training
detailed in subsection (d)(2), any State, local, Tribal, or
territorial law enforcement or correctional agency may, subject
to subsection (d)(2), take, and authorize personnel with
assigned duties that include the security or protection of
people, facilities, or assets, to take such actions as are
described in subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to mitigate a
credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned
aircraft poses to the safety or security of people, facilities,
and assets, a venue or set of venues used for large-scale public
gatherings or events, critical infrastructure, or correctional
facilities.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ``and
electromagnetic means'' and inserting ``electromagnetic means,
and through the use of remote identification broadcast or other
means''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``pursuant to subsection (a)(1)''
after ``Attorney General'';
(B) by striking ``Any unmanned'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Federal agencies.--Any unmanned''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Other agencies.--Any unmanned aircraft system or
unmanned aircraft described in subsection (a) that is seized by
a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or
correctional agency pursuant to subsection (a)(2) is subject to
forfeiture under the laws of the agency's jurisdiction.'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Attorney
General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, or any
State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or
correctional agency'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement
training and certification.--
``(A) Training and certification required.--
``(i) In general.--Only State, local, Tribal,
or territorial law enforcement and correctional
officers who have been trained and certified by
the Attorney General, or the Attorney General's
designee, in coordination with the Secretary of
Homeland Security through a national schoolhouse
which will serve as the sole certifying authority
for State, local, Tribal, territorial, and
correctional officers in the use of the authority
granted under subsection (a)(2), may exercise
authorities in subsection (b)(1)(C), (D), and (F).
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``(ii) Training and certification
procedures.--The <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Attorney
General, in coordination with the Secretary of
Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, and
the Secretary of Transportation, shall, not later
than 180 days after the date of enactment of the
SAFER SKIES Act, develop training and
certification procedures for the use of the
authority described in subsection (a)(2) that
State, local, Tribal, and territorial law
enforcement and correctional officers shall be
required to satisfy before taking any actions
described in subsection (b)(1).
``(iii) Technologies.--Technologies used by
State, local, Tribal, and territorial law
enforcement or correctional agencies to take
actions described in subsection (b)(1) shall be
limited to systems or technologies that are
included on a list of authorized technologies
maintained jointly by the Department of Justice,
the Department of Homeland Security, the
Department of Defense, the Department of
Transportation, the Federal Communications
Commission, and the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration.
``(B) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> Oversight.--The Attorney
General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland
Security and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, shall oversee compliance with the
requirements set forth in subsection (e) with respect to
the use of the authority granted under subsection (a)(2)
by each State, local, Tribal, and territorial law
enforcement agency that has been certified pursuant to
the training and certification requirements described in
subparagraph (A).
``(C) State, local, tribal, and territorial law
enforcement and correctional agencies mitigation
notification requirement.--
``(i) <<NOTE: Time period.>> In general.--Any
State, local, Tribal, or territorial law
enforcement or correctional agency exercising
authority under subsection (a)(2) shall, within 48
hours of taking any mitigation action described in
subsection (b)(1), submit a notification to the
Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland
Security containing--
``(I) the date, time, and geographic
location of the mitigation action;
``(II) a brief description of the
credible threat or safety concern
necessitating such action;
``(III) the type of mitigation
capability employed; and
``(IV) any known operational
effects, including the seizure,
disabling, or destruction of an unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(ii) Report mechanism.--The Attorney General
and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
establish a streamlined and secure submission
mechanism to support the notification requirement
under clause (i).
``(D) <<NOTE: Classified information.>> Reports.--
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the
SAFER SKIES Act, and biannually thereafter, the Attorney
General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland
Security and the Secretary of
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Transportation, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees an unclassified report with a
classified annex on activities carried out by State,
local, Tribal, and territorial law and correctional
enforcement agencies exercising the authority granted
under subsection (a)(2) and subject to the training and
certification requirements described in subparagraph
(A), including--
``(i) a description of the training and
certification procedures developed and implemented
pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii);
``(ii) a list of State, local, Tribal, and
territorial law enforcement and correctional
agencies that applied for and were certified to
exercise the authorities granted by subsection
(a)(2);
``(iii) a list of currently authorized
technologies pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii);
``(iv) the frequency, location, and
circumstances of State, local, Tribal,
territorial, and correctional officers mitigation
deployments and types of mitigation employed;
``(v) a list of any aviation security or
safety incidents that occurred due to State,
local, Tribal, territorial, and correctional
officers deployment of counter-UAS technologies;
``(vi) recommendations for improving State,
local, Tribal, and territorial law and
correctional agencies counter-UAS training,
oversight, compliance, and execution and the
compliance audits required by section 8606(b)(2)
of the SAFER SKIES Act; and
``(vii) a determination on if State, local,
Tribal, and territorial law and correctional
agencies are able to fully protect critical
infrastructure from the drone threat and if not,
recommendations on how to expand counter-UAS
authorities to critical infrastructure owners.'';
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``or the Attorney General'' and inserting ``,
the Attorney General, or any State, local, Tribal, or
territorial law enforcement or correctional agency'';
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``or the Attorney General''
and inserting ``, the Attorney General, or any
State, local, Tribal, or territorial law
enforcement or correctional agency'';
(ii) by inserting ``, State, local, Tribal, or
territorial'' after ``Federal''; and
(iii) by inserting ``(as applicable)'' after
``law'';
(C) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``or the Department of
Justice'' and inserting ``the Department of Justice, or
the State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement
or correctional agency''; and
(D) in paragraph (5)--
(i) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting
``Tribal''; and
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(ii) by inserting ``other than those of an
aeronautical communications system, as allowed for
in section 2511(2)(g)(ii)(IV) of title 18, United
States Code, or information readily available to
the public'' after ``which shall not include
communications'';
(6) in subsection (g)(3)(G)--
(A) by inserting ``Tribal, territorial,'' after
``State,''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including those exercised under
subsection (a)(2)'' after ``authorities'';
(7) by redesignating subsections (j), (k), and (l) as
subsections (k), (l), and (m);
(8) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
``(i) Applicability of Other Laws to Activities Related to the
Mitigation of Threats From Unmanned Aircraft Systems or Unmanned
Aircraft.--Sections 32, 1030, and 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title
18, United States Code, and section 46502 of title 49, United States
Code, may not be construed to apply to activities of the Coast Guard,
whether under this section or any other provision of law, that--
``(1) are conducted outside the United States; and
``(2) are related to the mitigation of threats from unmanned
aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft.
``(j) Terminations.--
``(1) Counter-UAS authority.--The authority to carry out
this section with respect to a covered facility or asset,
protecting the public, and enforcing the law shall terminate on
September 30, 2031.
``(2) State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement
and correctional agencies.--Authority of State, local, tribal,
and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies under
subsection (a)(2) shall terminate on December 31, 2031.'';
(9) in subsection (l), as so redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting ``a Federal law
enforcement, correctional, and homeland security agency
mission necessary to enforce the law, protect the public
or to'' after ``directly relates to'';
(B) by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the
following:
``(6)(A) <<NOTE: Definitions.>> For purposes of subsection
(a)(1), the term `personnel' means officers, employees,
contractors, detailed personnel, and deputized personnel who
perform Federal law enforcement, correctional, homeland or
national security duties.
``(B) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the term
`personnel' means officers and employees of State, local,
Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional
agencies.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(9) <<NOTE: Definition.>> The term `correctional facility'
means any jail, prison, or any other penal or detention facility
operated by a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law
enforcement agency, or by a private party that is under contract
with a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement
agency, and used to house individuals who have been arrested,
detained, held, or charged with or convicted of criminal
offenses.
``(10) The term `critical infrastructure' has the meaning
given the term in subsection (e) of the Critical Infrastructures
Protection Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56).''; and
(10) by adding at the end the following:
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``(n) <<NOTE: Deadline. Plan.>> Reimbursement Program.--Not later
than 180 days of after the date of enactment of the SAFER SKIES Act, the
Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General shall provide
the appropriate congressional committees with a plan to establish a
reimbursement program for Federal agencies providing counter-UAS
protection to events that are not organized or operated by the Federal
Government.''.
SEC. 8603. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND COUNTER
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act
of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(J) Programs to purchase and operate unmanned
aircraft systems (as defined in section 44801 of title
49, United States Code) to benefit public safety.
``(K) Programs to purchase and operate counter-UAS
systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United
States Code) included on the list of technologies
established by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) section 210G of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
124n(d)(2)(A)(iii)) to exercise the authority granted
under subsection (a)(2) of such section.''.
SEC. 8604. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (23) and (24) as paragraphs
(24) and (25), respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (22) the following:
``(23) to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (as
such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States
Code) to benefit public safety;''; and
(3) in paragraph (24), as so redesignated, by striking
``(22)'' and inserting ``(23)''.
SEC. 8605. <<NOTE: 6 USC 124n-1.>> PENALTIES.
(a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft'' has
the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States
Code.
(b) Felony Penalty for Repeat Violation of National Defense
Airspace.-- <<NOTE: Time period.>> Section 46307 of title 49, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If a
person is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this
section, the punishment shall be imprisonment for not more than 5 years,
a fine under title 18, or both.''.
(c) Increased Penalties for Operation of Unmanned Aircraft to
Facilitate Felony Offense.-- <<NOTE: Time period.>> If a person who is
convicted of a felony offense (other than an offense based solely on the
operation of an unmanned aircraft) knowingly operated an unmanned
aircraft during, in relation to, or in furtherance of such offense, the
maximum imprisonment otherwise provided by law for that offense shall be
doubled or increased by 5 years, whichever is less.
(d) Increased Penalties for Use of Unmanned Aircraft to Introduce
Contraband Into Prisons.-- <<NOTE: Time period.>> If a defendant who is
convicted under section 1791 of title 18, United States Code, knowingly
used an unmanned aircraft to provide a prohibited object
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to an inmate of a prison, the maximum imprisonment otherwise provided by
law for that offense shall be increased by 5 years.
(e) Directive to United States Sentencing Commission: Enhanced
Sentencing Range for Use of Unmanned Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--To carry out the purposes of this section,
during the Sentencing Commission's amendment cycle in progress
at the time this Act is enacted, the Commission shall, under
section 994 of title 28, United States Code,--
(A) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> promulgate guidelines, or
amendments to guidelines, that substantially increase
the sentencing range for all offenses involving the use
of an unmanned aircraft; and
(B) <<NOTE: Policy statements.>> as necessary,
promulgate policy statements, or amendments to policy
statements to assist in the application of this section.
(2) Enhanced penalties.--In any case in which the enhanced
penalties of subsection (c) apply, the guidelines and amendments
issued under paragraph (1) shall call for an increase of at
least 6 levels in the base offense level and in all other cases,
the base offense level shall be increased by at least 4 levels.
(f) Penalties for Unauthorized Counter-UAS Actions.--Any entity or
individual authorized to take such actions to mitigate the threat posed
by an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft pursuant to section
210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n) who knowingly
engages in such actions without Federal coordination as required by
those statutes, shall be subject to--
(1) a civil fine up to $100,000 per violation; or
(2) suspension of counter-UAS authority pending review by
the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security.
(g) Civil Enforcement.--The Attorney General is authorized to bring
a civil action in a United States district court to collect fines and
enforce civil penalties imposed under this section.
(h) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect 30 days after enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8606. <<NOTE: 6 USC 124n note.>> RULEMAKING AND
IMPLEMENTATION.
(a) Rulemaking Authority.--
(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Homeland Security and the Attorney General, in coordination with
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation,
shall develop and publish regulations governing counter-UAS
authority for SLTT law enforcement agencies and correctional
agencies under this title and the amendments made by this title.
(2) Role of faa.--In carrying out the rulemaking in
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
Attorney General shall coordinate with the Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration on any aspect of the rulemaking
that affects aviation safety, civilian aviation and aerospace
operations, aircraft airworthiness, or the use of airspace.
(3) Saving clause.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to vest in the Secretary or the Attorney General any
authority of the Secretary of Transportation or the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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(4) Authorized equipment and technology.--The Secretary of
Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration, the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, and the Administrator of National
Telecommunications and Information Administrator shall authorize
equipment and technology to be used for actions in subparagraphs
(B), (C), (D), and (F) of section 210G(b)(1) of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002.
(b) Training and Compliance.--
(1) <<NOTE: Approval. Standards.>> In general.--The Attorney
General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of
Transportation, shall approve standards for training programs
for SLTT law enforcement agencies or correctional agencies for
the safe and lawful interception of drones. Such training
programs shall include instruction on the legal, operational,
and technological aspects of counter-UAS operations.
(2) Compliance audits.--The Attorney General and the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall periodically conduct
compliance audits to prevent misuse of counter-UAS authority.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) SLTT law enforcement agency.--The term ``SLTT law
enforcement agency'' means a State, local, Tribal, or
territorial law enforcement agency.
(2) Correctional agency.--The term ``correctional agency''
means a Federal, State, local, Tribal, or territorial government
body responsible for operating correctional facilities or a
private party that is under contract with a State, local,
Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency to operate such
facilities.
(3) Correctional facility.--The term ``correctional
facility'' means any jail, prison, or any other penal or
detention facility operated by a State, local, Tribal, or
territorial law enforcement agency, or by a private party that
is under contract with a State, local, Tribal, or territorial
law enforcement agency, and used to house individuals who have
been arrested, detained, held, or charged with or convicted of
criminal offenses.
SEC. 8607. <<NOTE: 6 USC 124n note.>> SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this title, or the application of any provision
of this title to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
application of such provision or circumstance and the remainder of this
title shall not be affected thereby.
TITLE LXXXVII-- <<NOTE: DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of
2025.>> DFC MODERNIZATION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
Sec. 8701. Short title.
Subtitle A--Definitions and Less Developed Country Focus
Sec. 8711. Definitions.
Sec. 8712. Less developed country focus.
Subtitle B--Management of Corporation
Sec. 8721. Structure of Corporation.
Sec. 8722. Board of Directors.
Sec. 8723. Chief Executive Officer.
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Sec. 8724. Chief Risk Officer.
Sec. 8725. Chief Development Officer.
Sec. 8726. Chief Strategic Officer.
Sec. 8727. Officers and employees.
Sec. 8728. Development Finance Advisory Council.
Sec. 8729. Strategic Advisory Group.
Sec. 8730. Five-year strategic priorities plan.
Sec. 8731. Development finance education.
Sec. 8732. Internships.
Sec. 8733. Independent accountability mechanism.
Subtitle C--Authorities Relating to the Provision of Support
Sec. 8741. Equity investment.
Sec. 8742. Special projects.
Sec. 8743. Terms and conditions.
Sec. 8744. Termination.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 8751. Operations.
Sec. 8752. Corporate powers.
Sec. 8753. Maximum contingent liability.
Sec. 8754. Performance measures, evaluation, and learning.
Sec. 8755. Annual report.
Sec. 8756. Publicly available project information.
Sec. 8757. Notifications to be provided by the corporation.
Sec. 8758. Limitations and preferences.
SEC. 8701. <<NOTE: 22 USC 9601 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``DFC Modernization and
Reauthorization Act of 2025''.
Subtitle A--Definitions and Less Developed Country Focus
SEC. 8711. DEFINITIONS.
Section 1402 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9601) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) as
paragraphs (2), (5), (6), and (7), respectively;
(2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
the following:
``(1) Advancing income country.--The term `advancing income
country', with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation,
means a country the gross national income per capita of which at
the start of such fiscal year is--
``(A) greater than the World Bank threshold for
initiating the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development graduation process; and
``(B) is equal to or less than the per capita income
threshold for classification as a high-income economy
(as defined by the World Bank).'';
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
the following:
``(3) Country of concern.--The term `country of concern'
means any of the following countries:
``(A) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
``(B) The Republic of Cuba.
``(C) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
``(D) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(E) The People's Republic of China.
``(F) The Russian Federation.
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``(G) The Republic of Belarus.
``(4) High-income country.--The term `high-income country',
with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation, means a
country with a high-income economy (as defined by the World
Bank) at the start of such fiscal year but does not include any
wealthy country except to the extent investments in such wealthy
country are permitted pursuant to section 1412(f).'';
(4) by striking paragraph (5), as so redesignated, and
inserting the following:
``(5) Less developed country.--The term `less developed
country', with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation,
means a country the gross national income per capita of which at
the start of such fiscal year is equal to or less than the World
Bank threshold for initiating the International Bank for
Reconstruction Development graduation process.''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(8) Wealthy country.--The term `wealthy country', with
respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation--
``(A) means a country that is among the top 20
countries with the highest gross domestic product per
capita at purchasing power parity, as calculated by the
World Bank; and
``(B) does not include members of the `Five Eyes'
alliance or the overseas territories of the 20 countries
referred to in subparagraph (A).''.
SEC. 8712. LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRY FOCUS.
Section 1412 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9612) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence--
(A) by striking ``and countries in transition from
nonmarket to market economies'' and inserting
``countries in transition from nonmarket to market
economies, and other eligible foreign countries''; and
(B) by inserting ``and national security'' after
``foreign policy''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) <<NOTE: Certifications.>> Eligible Countries.--
``(1) Less developed country focus.--The Corporation shall
prioritize the provision of support under title II in less
developed countries.
``(2) Advancing income countries.--The Corporation may
provide support for a project under title II in an advancing
income country if, before providing such support, the Chief
Executive Officer certifies in writing to the appropriate
congressional committees, that such support will be provided in
accordance with the policy established pursuant to subsection
(d)(2). Such certification may be included as an appendix to the
report required by section 1446.
``(3) High-income countries.--
``(A) In general.--The Corporation may provide
support for a project under title II in a high-income
country if, before providing such support, the Chief
Executive Officer certifies in writing to the
appropriate congressional committees that such support
will be provided in accordance with the policy
established pursuant to subsection
[[Page 139 STAT. 1948]]
(d)(3). Such certification may be included as an
appendix to the report required by section 1446.
``(B) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of the DFC Modernization and
Reauthorization Act of 2025, and annually thereafter,
the Corporation shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report, which may be
submitted in classified or confidential form, that
includes--
``(i) a list of all high-income countries in
which the Corporation anticipates providing
support in the subsequent fiscal year (and, with
respect to the first such report, the then-current
fiscal year); and
``(ii) to the extent practicable, a
description of the type of projects anticipated to
receive such support.
``(C) Projects in high-income countries not
previously identified in report.--
<<NOTE: Deadline. Consultation. Notification.>> The
Corporation may not provide support for a project in a
high-income country in any year for which that high-
income country is not included on the list required by
subparagraph (B)(i), unless, not later than 15 days
before commitment, the Corporation consults with and
submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
notification describing how the proposed project
advances the foreign policy interests of the United
States.
``(4) Continuation of eligibility.--Projects previously
approved by the Corporation shall remain eligible for support
notwithstanding any change in the income classification of the
country.
``(d) Strategic Investments Policy.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Evaluation. Applicability. Determination.>> In
general.--The Board shall establish policies, which shall be
applied on a project-by-project basis, to evaluate and determine
the strategic merits of providing support for projects and
investments in advancing income countries and high-income
countries.
``(2) Investment policy for advancing income countries.--Any
policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of
providing support for projects in an advancing income country
shall require that such projects--
``(A) advance--
``(i) the national security interests of the
United States in accordance with United States
foreign policy, as determined by the Secretary of
State; or
``(ii) significant strategic economic
competitiveness imperatives;
``(B) are designed in a manner to produce
significant developmental outcomes or provide
developmental impacts to the poorest populations of such
country; and
``(C) are structured in a manner that maximizes
private capital mobilization.
``(3) Investment policy for high-income countries.--Any
policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of
providing support for projects in high-income countries shall
require that--
``(A) each such project meets the requirements
described in paragraph (2);
``(B) with respect to each project in a high-income
country--
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``(i) private sector entities have been
afforded an opportunity to support the project on
viable terms in place of support by the
Corporation; and
``(ii) such support by the Corporation does
not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the
project;
``(C) with respect to support for all projects in
all high-income countries, the aggregate amount of such
support does not exceed 10 percent of the total
contingent liability authorized by section 1433; and
``(D) <<NOTE: Reports.>> the Chief Executive Officer
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report, which may be submitted as an appendix to a
report required by section 1446, that--
``(i) certifies that the Corporation has
applied the policy to each supported project in a
high-income country; and
``(ii) describes whether such support--
``(I) is a preferred alternative to
state-directed investments by a foreign
country of concern; or
``(II) otherwise furthers the
strategic interest of the United States
to counter or limit the influence of
foreign countries of concern.
``(e) Ineligible Countries.--The Corporation shall not provide
support for a project in--
``(1) a country of concern; or
``(2) a wealthy country, except to the extent permitted
pursuant to subsection (f).
``(f) Sectoral Exceptions.--Subject to the requirements in
subsection (d)(3), the restriction in subsection (e)(2) shall not apply
to projects in the following sectors:
``(1) Energy.
``(2) Critical minerals and rare earths.
``(3) Information and communications technology, including
undersea cables.
``(g) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
``(1) the Corporation should continuously operate in a
manner that advances its core mission and purposes, as described
in this title; and
``(2) resources of the Corporation should not be diverted
for domestic or other activities extending beyond the scope of
such mission and purpose.''.
Subtitle B--Management of Corporation
SEC. 8721. STRUCTURE OF CORPORATION.
Section 1413(a) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(a)) is amended by inserting ``a
Chief Strategic Officer,'' after ``Chief Development Officer,''.
SEC. 8722. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A)(iii), by striking ``5
individuals'' each place it appears and inserting ``3
individuals''; and
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(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(6) Sunshine act compliance.--Meetings of the Board are
subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (commonly
referred to as the `Government in the Sunshine Act').''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Public Hearings.--The Board shall--
``(1) hold at least 2 public hearings each year in order to
afford an opportunity for any person to present views with
respect to whether--
``(A) the Corporation is carrying out its activities
in accordance with this division; and
``(B) any support provided by the Corporation under
title II in any country should be suspended, expanded,
or extended;
``(2) as necessary and appropriate, provide responses to the
issues and questions discussed during each such hearing
following the conclusion of the hearing;
``(3) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> post the minutes from each
such hearing on a website of the Corporation and, consistent
with applicable laws related to privacy and the protection of
proprietary business information, the responses to issues and
questions discussed in the hearing; and
``(4) <<NOTE: Procedures. Confidential information.>>
implement appropriate procedures to ensure the protection from
unlawful disclosure of the proprietary information submitted by
private sector applicants marked as business confidential
information unless--
``(A) <<NOTE: Waiver.>> the party submitting the
confidential business information waives such protection
or consents to the release of the information; or
``(B) <<NOTE: Summary.>> to the extent some form of
such protected information may be included in official
documents of the Corporation, a nonconfidential form of
the information may be provided, in which the business
confidential information is summarized or deleted in a
manner that provides appropriate protections for the
owner of the information.''.
SEC. 8723. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Section 1413(d)(3) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading
to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(d)(3)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(3) Relationship to board.--The Chief Executive Officer
shall--
``(A) report to and be under the direct authority of
the Board; and
``(B) take input from the Board when assessing the
performance of the Chief Risk Officer, established
pursuant to subsection (f), the Chief Development
Officer, established pursuant to subsection (g), and the
Chief Strategic Officer, established pursuant to
subsection (h).''.
SEC. 8724. CHIEF RISK OFFICER.
Section 1413(f) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(f)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``who--'' and inserting ``who shall
be removable only by a majority vote of the Board.'';
and
(B) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B); and
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(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) Duties and responsibilities.--The Chief Risk Officer
shall--
``(A) report directly to the Chief Executive
Officer;
``(B) support the risk committee of the Board
established under section 1441 in carrying out its
responsibilities as set forth in subsection (b) of that
section, including by--
``(i) developing, implementing, and managing a
comprehensive framework and process for
identifying, assessing, and monitoring risk;
``(ii) developing a transparent risk
management framework designed to evaluate risks to
the Corporation's overall portfolio, giving due
consideration to the policy imperatives of
ensuring investment and regional diversification
of the Corporation's overall portfolio;
``(iii) assessing the Corporation's overall
risk tolerance, including recommendations for
managing and improving the Corporation's risk
tolerance and regularly advising the Board on
recommended steps the Corporation may take to
responsibly increase risk tolerance; and
``(iv) regularly collaborating with the Chief
Development Officer and the Chief Strategic
Officer to ensure the Corporation's overall
portfolio is appropriately balancing risk
tolerance with development and strategic
impact.''.
SEC. 8725. CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
Section 1413(g) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Subject to the approval of
the Board, the'' and inserting ``The''; and
(ii) by striking ``in development'' and
inserting ``in international development and
development finance''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``the Board''
and inserting ``the Chief Executive Officer''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``and
responsibilities'' after ``duties'';
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (A) as
subparagraph (E);
(C) by striking subparagraphs (B) through (F) and
inserting before subparagraph (E), as so redesignated,
the following:
``(A) advise the Chief Executive Officer and the
Deputy Chief Executive Officer on international
development policy matters;
``(B) in addition to the Chief Executive Officer and
the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, represent the
Corporation in interagency meetings and processes
relating to international development;
``(C) be an ex officio member of the Development
Finance Advisory Council established under subsection
(i)
[[Page 139 STAT. 1952]]
and participate in or send a representative to each
meeting of the Council;
``(D) work with other relevant Federal departments
and agencies to--
``(i) identify projects that advance United
States international development interests; and
``(ii) explore investment opportunities that
bring evidence-based, cost-effective development
innovations to scale in a manner that can be
sustained by markets;'';
(D) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``coordinate'' and inserting
``support--
``(i) coordination of'';
(ii) in clause (i), as so redesignated, by
striking ``United States Government'' and all that
follows through the semicolon and inserting
``Federal departments and agencies, including by
directly liaising with the relevant members of
United States country teams serving overseas, to
ensure that such Federal departments, agencies,
and country teams have the training and awareness
necessary to fully leverage the Corporation's
development tools overseas;''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) management of employees of the
Corporation that are dedicated to structuring,
monitoring, and evaluating transactions and
projects codesigned with other relevant Federal
departments and agencies for development impact;
``(iii) coordination of funds or other
resources transferred to and from such Federal
departments, agencies, or overseas country teams,
upon concurrence of those institutions, in support
of the Corporation's international development
projects or activities;
``(iv) management of the responsibilities of
the Corporation under paragraphs (1) and (4) of
section 1442(b) and paragraphs (1)(A) and (3)(A)
of section 1443(b);
``(v) coordination and implementation of the
activities of the Corporation under section 1445;
and
``(vi) implementation of the Corporation's
development impact strategy and work to ensure
development impact at the transaction level and
portfolio-wide;''; and
(E) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) foster and maintain relationships both within
and external to the Corporation that enhance the
capacity of the Corporation to achieve its mission to
advance United States international development policy
and interests; and
``(G) coordinate within the Corporation to ensure
United States international development policy and
interests are considered together with the Corporation's
foreign policy and national security goals.''.
SEC. 8726. CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER.
Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613) is amended--
[[Page 139 STAT. 1953]]
(1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections
(i) and (j), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
``(h) Chief Strategic Officer.--
``(1) Appointment.--The Chief Executive Officer shall
appoint a Chief Strategic Officer, from among individuals with
experience in United States national security matters and
foreign investment, who--
``(A) shall report directly to the Chief Executive
Officer; and
``(B) shall be removable only by a majority vote of
the Board.
``(2) Duties and responsibilities.--The Chief Strategic
Officer shall--
``(A) advise the Chief Executive Officer and the
Deputy Chief Executive Officer on national security and
foreign policy matters;
``(B) in addition to the Chief Executive Officer and
the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, represent the
Corporation in interagency meetings and processes
relating to United States national security and foreign
policy;
``(C) be an ex officio member of the Development
Finance Advisory Council established under subsection
(i) and participate in or send a representative to each
meeting of the Council;
``(D) work with other relevant Federal departments
and agencies to identify projects that advance United
States national security and foreign policy priorities,
including by complementing United States domestic
investments in critical and emerging technologies;
``(E) support--
``(i) coordination of efforts to develop the
Corporation's strategic investment initiatives--
``(I) to counter predatory state-
directed investment and coercive
economic practices of adversaries of the
United States;
``(II) to preserve the sovereignty
of partner countries; and
``(III) to advance economic growth
and national security through the
highest standards of transparency,
accessibility, and competition;
``(ii) the establishment of performance
measurement frameworks and reporting on
development outcomes of strategic investments,
consistent with sections 1442 and 1443; and
``(iii) management of employees of the
Corporation that are dedicated to ensuring that
the Corporation's activities advance United States
national security and foreign policy interests,
including through--
``(I) long-term strategic planning;
``(II) issue and crisis management;
``(III) the advancement of strategic
initiatives; and
``(IV) strategic planning on how the
Corporation's foreign investments may
complement United States domestic
production of critical and emerging
technologies;
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``(F) foster and maintain relationships both within
and external to the Corporation that enhance the
capacity of the Corporation to achieve its mission to
advance United States national security and foreign
policy interests; and
``(G) collaborate with the Chief Development Officer
to ensure United States national security interests are
considered together with the Corporation's development
policy goals.''.
SEC. 8727. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Section 1413(i) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(i)), as so redesignated, is
amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section, officers, employees, and agents shall be selected and
appointed by, or under the authority of, the Chief Executive
Officer, and shall be vested with such powers and duties as the
Chief Executive Officer may determine.'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``50'' and inserting ``100'';
and
(ii) by striking ``Code'' and inserting
``Code, and such positions--
``(i) shall be reserved for individuals
meeting the expert qualifications established by
the Corporation's qualification review board; and
``(ii) should be prioritized for the
development of the Corporation's next generation
of talent, particularly for the recruitment of
early career financial or legal sector equivalent
positions.''; and
(B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``, provided
that no such officer or employee may be compensated at a
rate exceeding level II of the Executive Schedule''
after ``respectively''; and
(3) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``subsection (i)'' and
inserting ``subsection (j)''.
SEC. 8728. DEVELOPMENT FINANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Section 1413(j) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(j)), as so redesignated, is
amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the
following:
``(1) <<NOTE: Establishment.>> In general.--There is
established a Development Finance Advisory Council (in this
subsection referred to as the `Council') that shall advise the
Board and the Congressional Strategic Advisory Group established
by subsection (k) on the development priorities and objectives
of the Corporation.
``(2) <<NOTE: Appointments.>> Membership.--Members of the
Council shall be appointed by the Board, on the recommendation
of the Chief Executive Officer, and shall be composed of not
more than 9 members broadly representative of nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, advocacy organizations, foundations,
private industry, and other institutions engaged in
international development and international development finance,
of whom not fewer than 5 members shall be experts from the
international development sector.'';
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(2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Board meetings.--The Board shall meet with the Council
at least twice each year and engage directly with the Board on
its recommendations to improve the policies and practices of the
Corporation to achieve the development priorities and objectives
of the Corporation.
``(5) Administration.--The Board shall--
``(A) prioritize maintaining the full membership and
composition of the Council;
``(B) <<NOTE: Notification.>> inform the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives when a
vacancy of the Council occurs, including the date that
the vacancy occurred; and
``(C) <<NOTE: Time
period. Reports. Update. Estimate.>> for any vacancy on
the Council that remains for 120 days or more, submit a
report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
of Representatives explaining why a vacancy is not being
filled and provide an update on progress made toward
filling such vacancy, including a reasonable estimation
for when the Board expects to have the vacancy
filled.''.
SEC. 8729. STRATEGIC ADVISORY GROUP.
Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613), as amended by this title, is
further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(k) Congressional Strategic Advisory Group.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period.>> Establishment.--Not
later than 90 days after the enactment of the DFC Modernization
and Reauthorization Act of 2025, there shall be established a
Congressional Strategic Advisory Group (referred to in this
subsection as the `Group'), which shall meet not less frequently
than annually, including after the budget of the President
submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code,
for a fiscal year.
``(2) Composition.--The Group shall be composed of the
following:
``(A) The Chief Executive Officer.
``(B) Other representatives of the Corporation, as
deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Officer.
``(C) The Strategic Advisors of the Senate, as
described in paragraph (3)(A).
``(D) The Strategic Advisors of the House of
Representatives, as described in paragraph (3)(B).
``(3) Strategic advisors of the senate and the house of
representatives.--
``(A) Strategic advisors of the senate.--
``(i) Establishment.--There is established a
group to be known as the `Strategic Advisors of
the Senate'.
``(ii) Composition.--The group established by
clause (i) shall be composed of the following:
``(I) The chair of the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate, who
shall serve as chair of the Strategic
Advisors of the Senate.
``(II) The ranking member of the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate, who shall serve
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as vice-chair of the Strategic Advisors
of the Senate.
``(III) <<NOTE: Designations.>> Not
more than 6 additional individuals who
are members of the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate, designated by
the chair, with the consent of the
ranking member.
``(B) Strategic advisors of the house of
representatives.--
``(i) Establishment.--There is established a
group to be known as the `Strategic Advisors of
the House of Representatives'.
``(ii) Composition.--The group established by
clause (i) shall be composed of the following:
``(I) The chair of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives, who shall serve as
chair of the Strategic Advisors of the
House.
``(II) The ranking member of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives, who shall
serve as vice-chair of the Strategic
Advisors of the House.
``(III) <<NOTE: Designations.>> Not
more than 6 additional individuals who
are members of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives,
designated by the chair, with the
consent of the ranking member.
``(4) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> Objectives.--The Chief
Executive Officer shall consult with the Strategic Advisors of
the Senate and the Strategic Advisors of the House of
Representatives established under paragraph (3) in order to
solicit and receive congressional views and advice on the
strategic priorities and investments of the Corporation,
including--
``(A) the challenges presented by adversary
countries to the national security interests of the
United States and strategic objectives of the
Corporation's investments;
``(B) priority regions, countries, and sectors that
require focused consideration for strategic investment;
``(C) the priorities and trends pursued by
similarly-situated development finance institutions of
friendly nations, including opportunities for
partnerships, complementarity, or coinvestment;
``(D) evolving methods of financing projects,
including efforts to partner with public sector and
private sector institutional investors;
``(E) institutional or policy changes required to
improve efficiencies within the Corporation; and
``(F) potential legislative changes required to
improve the Corporation's performance in meeting
strategic and development imperatives.
``(5) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Meetings.--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Times.--The chair
and the vice-chair of the Strategic Advisors of the
Senate and the chair and the vice-chair of the Strategic
Advisors of the House of Representatives, in
coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, shall
determine the meeting times of the Group, which may be
arranged separately or on a bicameral basis by
agreement.
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``(B) Agenda.--Not later than 7 days before each
meeting of the Group, the Chief Executive Officer shall
submit a proposed agenda for discussion to the chair and
the vice-chair of each strategic advisory group referred
to in subparagraph (A).
``(C) Questions.--To ensure a robust flow of
information, members of the Group may submit questions
for consideration before any meeting. A question
submitted orally or in writing shall receive a response
not later than 15 days after the conclusion of the first
meeting convened wherein such question was asked or
submitted in writing.
``(D) Classified setting.--At the request of the
Chief Executive Officer or the chair and vice-chair of a
strategic advisory group established under paragraph
(3), business of the Group may be conducted in a
classified setting, including for the purpose of
protecting business confidential information and to
discuss sensitive information with respect to foreign
competitors.''.
SEC. 8730. FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES PLAN.
(a) In General.--Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of
Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613), as
amended by this title, is further amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
``(l) Strategic Priorities Plan.--
``(1) Plan required.--Based upon guidance received from the
Group established pursuant to section 1413(k), the Chief
Executive Officer shall develop a Strategic Priorities Plan,
which shall provide--
``(A) <<NOTE: Guidance.>> guidance for the
Corporation's strategic investments portfolio and the
identification and engagement of priority strategic
investment sectors and regions of importance to the
United States; and
``(B) justifications for the certifications of such
investments in accordance with section 1412(c).
``(2) <<NOTE: Determinations.>> Evaluations.--The Strategic
Priorities Plan should determine the objectives and goals of the
Corporation's strategic investment portfolio by evaluating
economic, security, and geopolitical dynamics affecting United
States strategic interests, including--
``(A) determining priority countries, regions,
sectors, and related administrative actions;
``(B) plans for the establishment of regional
offices outside of the United States;
``(C) identifying countries where the Corporation's
support--
``(i) is necessary;
``(ii) would be the preferred alternative to
state-directed investments by foreign countries of
concern; or
``(iii) otherwise furthers the strategic
interests of the United States to counter or limit
the influence of foreign countries of concern;
``(D) evaluating the interest and willingness of
potential private finance institutions and private
sector project implementers to partner with the
Corporation on strategic investment projects; and
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``(E) identifying bilateral and multilateral project
finance partnership opportunities for the Corporation to
pursue with United States partner and ally countries.
``(3) Revisions.--At any time during the relevant period,
the Chief Executive Officer may request to convene a meeting of
the Congressional Strategic Advisory Group for the purpose of
discussing revisions to the Strategic Priorities Plan.
``(4) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Transparency.--The Chief
Executive Officer shall publish, on a website of the
Corporation--
``(A) <<NOTE: Procedures.>> procedures for applying
for products offered by the Corporation; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> any other appropriate
guidelines and compliance restrictions with respect to
designated strategic priorities.''.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the
Corporation, during the 2-year period beginning on October 1, 2025,
should consider--
(1) advancing secure supply chains to meet the critical
minerals needs of the United States and its allies and partners;
(2) making investments to promote and secure the
telecommunications sector, particularly undersea cables; and
(3) establishing, maintaining, and supporting regional
offices outside the United States for the purpose of identifying
and supporting priority investment opportunities.
SEC. 8731. DEVELOPMENT FINANCE EDUCATION.
Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613), as amended by this title, is
further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(m) Report on the Feasibility of Establishing a Development
Finance Education Program at the Foreign Service Institute.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act
of 2025, the Secretary of State, acting through the Director of
the Foreign Service Institute and in collaboration with the
Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, shall conduct a
review of and submit to the appropriate congressional committees
a report on the utility of establishing elective training
classes or programs on development finance within the School of
Professional and Area Studies for all levels of the foreign
service.
``(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include a description of how a proposed class would be
structured to ensure an appropriate level of training in
development finance, including descriptions of--
``(A) the potential benefits and challenges of
development finance as a component of United States
foreign policy in promoting development outcomes and in
promoting United States interests in advocating for the
advancement of free-market principles;
``(B) the operations of the Corporation, generally,
and a comparative analysis of similarly situated
development finance institutions, both bilateral and
multilateral;
``(C) how development finance can further the
foreign policies of the United States, generally;
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``(D) the anticipated foreign service consumers of
any proposed classes on development finance;
``(E) the resources that may be required to
establish such training classes, including through the
use of detailed staff from the Corporation or temporary
fellows brought in from the development finance
community; and
``(F) other relevant issues, as determined by the
Secretary of State and the Chief Executive Officer of
the Corporation determines appropriate.''.
SEC. 8732. INTERNSHIPS.
Section 1413 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613), as amended by this title, is
further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Internships.--
``(1) In general.--The Chief Executive Officer shall
establish the Development Finance Corporation Student Internship
Program (referred to in this subsection as the `Program') to
offer internship opportunities at the Corporation to eligible
individuals to provide important professional development and
work experience opportunities and raise awareness among future
development and international finance professionals of the
career opportunities at the Corporation and to supply important
human capital for the implementation of the Corporation's
critically important development finance tools.
``(2) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible to participate
in the Program if the applicant--
``(A) is a United States citizen;
``(B) is enrolled at least half-time at--
``(i) an institution of higher education (as
such term is defined in section 102(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)));
or
``(ii) an institution of higher education
based outside the United States, as determined by
the Secretary of State; and
``(C) satisfies such other qualifications as
established by the Chief Executive Officer.
``(3) <<NOTE: Criteria.>> Selection.--The Chief Executive
Officer shall establish selection criteria for individuals to be
admitted into the Program that includes a demonstrated interest
in a career in international relations and international
economic development policy.
``(4) Compensation.--
``(A) Housing assistance.--The Chief Executive
Officer may provide housing assistance to an eligible
individual participating in the Program whose permanent
address is within the United States if the location of
the internship in which such individual is participating
is more than 50 miles away from such individual's
permanent address.
``(B) Travel assistance.--The Chief Executive
Officer shall provide to an eligible individual
participating in the Program, whose permanent address is
within the United States, financial assistance that is
sufficient to cover the travel costs of a single round
trip by air, train, bus, or other appropriate
transportation between the eligible
[[Page 139 STAT. 1960]]
individual's permanent address and the location of the
internship in which such eligible individual is
participating if such location is--
``(i) more than 50 miles from the eligible
individual's permanent address; or
``(ii) outside of the United States.
``(5) Voluntary participation.--
``(A) In general.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to compel any individual who is a participant
in an internship program of the Corporation to
participate in the collection of the data or divulge any
personal information. <<NOTE: Notification.>> Such
individuals shall be informed that any participation in
data collection under this subsection is voluntary.
``(B) Privacy protection.--Any data collected under
this subsection shall be subject to the relevant privacy
protection statutes and regulations applicable to
Federal employees.
``(6) Special hiring authority.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation
with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, with
respect to the number of interns to be hired under this
subsection each year, may--
``(A) <<NOTE: Appointments. Time period.>> select,
appoint, and employ individuals for up to 1 year through
compensated internships in the excepted service; and
``(B) remove any compensated intern employed
pursuant to subparagraph (A) without regard to the
provisions of law governing appointments in the
competitive excepted service.
``(7) Availability of appropriations.--Internships offered
and compensated by the Corporation under this subsection shall
be funded solely by available amounts appropriated after the
date of the enactment of the DFC Modernization and
Reauthorization Act of 2025 to the Corporate Capital Account
established under section 1434.''.
SEC. 8733. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM.
Section 1415 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9614) is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(c) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Consolidation of Functions.--Not later than
90 days after the date of enactment of the DFC Modernization and
Reauthorization Act of 2025, the Board shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees describing any efficiencies that
may be gained through the consolidation of functions of the independent
accountability mechanism under the authorities of the Office of the
Inspector General of the Corporation under section 1414. The report
shall include an outline as to how the Inspector General of the
Corporation would develop an internal environmental, social, and
governance expertise to adequately replace the independent
accountability mechanism's environmental, social, and governance
expertise.''.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1961]]
Subtitle C--Authorities Relating to the Provision of Support
SEC. 8741. EQUITY INVESTMENT.
(a) Corporate Equity Investment Fund.--Section 1421(c) of the Better
Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C.
9621(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) Corporate equity investment account.--
``(A) Establishment.--There is established in the
Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the
`Development Finance Corporate Equity Investment
Account' (referred to in this division as the `Equity
Investment Account'), which shall be administered by the
Corporation as a revolving account to carry out the
purposes of this section.
``(B) Purpose.--The Corporation shall--
``(i) manage the Equity Investment Account in
ways that demonstrate a commitment to pursuing
catalytic investments in less developed countries
in accordance with section 1412(c)(1) and
paragraph (1); and
``(ii) collect data and information about the
use of the Equity Investment Account to inform the
Corporation's record of returns on investments and
reevaluation of equity investment subsidy rates
prior to the termination of the authorities
provided under this title.
``(C) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> Authorization of
appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to the Equity Investment Account $5,000,000,000 for
fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
``(D) Offsetting collections and funds.--Earnings
and proceeds from the sale or redemption of, and fees,
credits, and other collections from, the equity
investments of the Corporation under the Equity
Investment Account shall be retained and deposited into
the Fund and shall remain available to carry out this
subsection without fiscal year limitation without
further appropriation.
``(E) Impact quotient.--The Corporation shall ensure
that at least 25 percent of its obligations from funds
authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (C) or
otherwise made available for the Fund for Corporation
projects are rated in the upper 20 percent on the Impact
Quotient tier system, or any similar or successor
assessment tool, developed pursuant to section
1442(b)(1).''.
(b) Guidelines and Criteria.--Section 1421(c)(3)(C) of the Better
Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C.
9621(c)(3)(C)), is amended by inserting ``, localized workforces, and
partner country economic security'' after ``markets''.
(c) Limitations on Equity Investments.--Section 1421(c)(4)(A) of the
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22
U.S.C. 9621(c)(4)(A)), by striking ``30'' and inserting ``40''.
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SEC. 8742. SPECIAL PROJECTS.
Section 1421 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9621) is amended by striking
subsection (f) and inserting the following:
``(f) Special Projects and Programs.--The Corporation may administer
and manage special projects and programs in support of specific
transactions undertaken by the Corporation--
``(1) for the provision of post-investment technical
assistance for existing projects of the Corporation, including
programs of financial and advisory support that provide private
technical, professional, or managerial assistance in the
development of human resources, skills, technology, or capital
savings; or
``(2) <<NOTE: Deadline. Contracts.>> subject to the
nondelegable review and approval of the Board, by creating
companies, corporations, and partnerships that advance both the
development objectives and foreign policy interests outlined in
the purpose of this division if, not later than 30 days prior to
entering into an agreement or other arrangement to provide
support pursuant to this section, the Chief Executive Officer--
``(A) <<NOTE: Notification.>> notifies the
appropriate congressional committees; and
``(B) <<NOTE: Certification.>> includes in the
notification required by subparagraph (A) a
certification that such support--
``(i) is designed to meet an exigent need that
is critical to the national security interests of
the United States; and
``(ii) could not otherwise be secured
utilizing the authorities under this section.''.
SEC. 8743. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Section 1422 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9622) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (3) and
inserting the following:
``(3) The Corporation shall, with respect to providing any
loan guaranty to a project, require the parties to the project
to bear a risk of loss on the project in an amount equal to at
least 20 percent of the amount of such guaranty. The Corporation
shall continue to work with the President to streamline the
process for securing waivers that would enable the Corporation
to guarantee up to 100 percent of the amount of a loan, provided
that risk of loss in the project borne by the parties to the
project is equal to at least 20 percent of the guaranty
amount.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Best Practices to Prevent Usurious or Abusive Lending by
Intermediaries.--
``(1) In general.--The Corporation shall ensure that terms,
conditions, penalties, rules for collections practices, and
other finance administration policies that govern Corporation-
backed lending, guarantees and other financial instruments
through intermediaries are consistent with industry best
practices and the Corporation's rules with respect to direct
lending to its clients.
``(2) <<NOTE: Reports.>> Truth in lending policies.--The
Corporation shall develop required truth in lending rules,
guidelines, and related implementing policies and practices to
govern secondary lending
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through intermediaries and shall report such policies and
practices to the appropriate committees not later than 180 days
of enactment of the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of
2025, with annual updates, as needed, thereafter.
``(3) Policy development requirements.--In developing such
policies and practices required by paragraph (2), the
Corporation shall--
``(A) take into account any particular
vulnerabilities generally faced by potential applicants
or recipients of microlending and other forms of
microfinance, such as lack of experience with lending or
lack of financial literacy;
``(B) develop and apply, generally, rules and terms
to ensure Corporation-backed lending through an
intermediary does not carry excessively punitive or
disproportionate penalties for customers in default;
``(C) ensure that such policies and practices
include effective safeguards to prevent usurious or
abusive lending by intermediaries, including in the
provision of microfinance; and
``(D) ensure the intermediary includes in any
lending contract with microfinance borrowers that is
supported by the Corporation an appropriate level of
financial disclosure to the borrower, including--
``(i) disclosures that explain in all material
respects to the customer both lender and customer
rights and obligations under the contract in
language that is accessible to the customer;
``(ii) the material loan terms and tenure of
the contract;
``(iii) the procedures and potential penalties
or forfeitures in case of default;
``(iv) information on privacy and personal
data protection; and
``(v) any other information that the
Corporation determines is needed to inform the
borrower of the material terms of the loan.
``(4) <<NOTE: Summary.>> Audit requirements.--The
Corporation shall establish appropriate auditing mechanisms to
oversee and monitor secondary lending provided through
intermediaries in partner countries and include in each annual
report to Congress required under paragraph (2) a summary of the
results of such audits.''.
SEC. 8744. TERMINATION.
Section 1424(a) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9624) is amended by striking ``the
date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2031''.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
SEC. 8751. OPERATIONS.
Section 1431 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9631) is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
[[Page 139 STAT. 1964]]
``(1) the Corporation is obligated to consult with and
collect input from current employees on plans to substantially
reorganize the Corporation prior to implementation of such plan;
and
``(2) the Corporation should consider preference,
experience, and, when relevant, seniority when reassigning
existing employees to new areas of work.''.
SEC. 8752. CORPORATE POWERS.
Section 1432(a)(10) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading
to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9632(a)(10)) is amended by
striking ``until the expiration of the current lease under predecessor
authority, as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act''.
SEC. 8753. MAXIMUM CONTINGENT LIABILITY.
Section 1433 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9633) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 1433. MAXIMUM CONTINGENT LIABILITY.
``(a) In General.--The maximum contingent liability of the
Corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the
aggregate $205,000,000,000.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--The maximum contingent liability shall
apply to all extension of liability by the Corporation regardless of the
authority cited thereto.''.
SEC. 8754. PERFORMANCE MEASURES, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING.
Section 1442 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9652) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) develop a development impact measurement system, to be
known as the Corporation's Impact Quotient, which shall--
``(A) serve as a metrics-based measurement system to
assess a project's expected outcomes and development
impact on a country, a region, and populations
throughout the sourcing, origination, management,
monitoring, and evaluation stages of a project's
lifecycle;
``(B) enable the Corporation to assess development
impact at both the project and portfolio level;
``(C) provide guidance on when to take appropriate
corrective measures to further development goals
throughout a project's lifecycle; and
``(D) inform congressional notification requirements
outlining the Corporation's project development
impacts;'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(C) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking ``method for ensuring, appropriate
development performance'' and inserting ``method
for evaluating and documenting the development
impacts''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
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(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) develop standards for, and a method for ensuring,
appropriate monitoring of the Corporation's compliance with
environmental and social standards consistent with the guidance
published by the Corporation following broad consultation with
appropriate stakeholders to include civil society; and
``(6) develop standards for, and a method for ensuring,
appropriate monitoring of the Corporation's portfolio, including
standards for ensuring employees or agents of the Corporation
identify and conduct in-person site visits of each high-risk
loan, loan guarantee, and equity project, as necessary and
appropriate, after the initial disbursement of funds.'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively;
(3) by inserting the following after subsection (b):
``(c) Required Performance Measures Update for Congressional
Strategic Advisory Group.--At any meeting of the Congressional Strategic
Advisory Group, the Corporation shall be prepared discuss the standards
developed in subsection (b) for all ongoing projects.''; and
(4) by inserting at the end the following:
``(f) Staffing for Portfolio Oversight and Reporting.--
``(1) Requirement to maintain capacity.--The Corporation
shall maintain an adequate number of full-time personnel with
appropriate expertise to fulfill its obligations under this
section and section 1443, including--
``(A) monitoring and evaluating the financial
performance of the Corporation's portfolio;
``(B) evaluating the development and strategic
impact of investments throughout the program lifecycle;
``(C) preparing required annual reporting on the
Corporation's portfolio of investments, including the
information set forth in section 1443(a)(6); and
``(D) monitoring for compliance with all applicable
laws and ethics requirements.
``(2) Qualifications.--Personnel assigned to carry out the
obligations described in paragraph (1) shall possess
demonstrable professional experience in relevant areas, such as
development finance, financial analysis, investment portfolio
management, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, or
legal and ethics expertise.
``(3) Organizational structure.--The Corporation shall
maintain such personnel within 1 or more dedicated units or
offices, which shall--
``(A) be functionally independent from investment
origination teams;
``(B) be managed by senior staff who report to the
Chief Executive Officer or Deputy Chief Executive
Officer; and
``(C) be allocated resources sufficient to fulfill
the Corporation's obligations under this section and to
support transparency and accountability to Congress and
to the public.
``(4) Insulation from reductions.--The Corporation may not
reduce the staffing, funding, or organizational independence of
the units or personnel responsible for fulfilling the
obligations under this section unless--
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``(A) <<NOTE: Certification.>> the Chief Executive
Officer certifies in writing to the appropriate
congressional committees that such reductions are
necessary due to operational exigency, statutory change,
or budgetary shortfall; and
``(B) the Corporation includes in its annual report
a detailed explanation of the impact of any such changes
on its capacity to analyze and report on portfolio
performance.''.
SEC. 8755. ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 1443 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9653) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by inserting at the end the following:
``(5) the United States strategic, foreign policy, and
development objectives advanced through projects supported by
the Corporation; and
``(6) the health of the Corporation's portfolio, including
an annual overview of funds committed, funds disbursed, default
and recovery rates, capital mobilized, equity investments' year
on year returns, and any difference between how investments were
modeled at commitment and how they ultimately performed, to
include a narrative explanation explaining any changes.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A)
and (B) and inserting the following:
``(A) the desired development impact and strategic
outcomes for projects, and whether or not the
Corporation is meeting the associated metrics, goals,
and development objectives, including, to the extent
practicable, in the years after conclusion of projects;
``(B) whether the Corporation's support for projects
that focus on achieving strategic outcomes are achieving
such strategic objectives of such investments over the
duration of the support and lasting after the
Corporation's support is completed;
``(C) the value of private sector assets brought to
bear relative to the amount of support provided by the
Corporation and the value of any other public sector
support;
``(D) the total private capital projected to be
mobilized by projects supported by the Corporation
during that year, including an analysis of the lenders
and investors involved and investment instruments used;
``(E) the total private capital actually mobilized
by projects supported by the Corporation that were fully
funded by the end of that year, including--
``(i) an analysis of the lenders and investors
involved and investment instruments used; and
``(ii) a comparison with the private capital
projected to be mobilized for the projects
described in this paragraph;
``(F) a breakdown of--
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``(i) the amount and percentage of Corporation
support provided to less developed countries,
advancing income countries, and high-income
countries in the previous fiscal year; and
``(ii) the amount and percentage of
Corporation support provided to less developed
countries, advancing income countries and high-
income countries averaged over the last 5 fiscal
years;
``(G) a breakdown of the aggregate amounts and
percentage of the maximum contingent liability of the
Corporation authorized to be outstanding pursuant to
section 1433 in less developed countries, advancing
income countries, and high-income countries;
``(H) the risk appetite of the Corporation to
undertake projects in less developed countries and in
sectors that are critical to development but less likely
to deliver substantial financial returns; and
``(I) efforts by the Chief Executive Officer to
incentivize calculated risk-taking by transaction teams,
including through the conduct of development performance
reviews and provision of development performance
rewards;'';
(B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);
and
(D) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) to the extent practicable, recommendations for
measures that could enhance the strategic goals of projects to
adapt to changing circumstances; and''.
SEC. 8756. PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION.
Section 1444 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9654) is amended in paragraph (1) to
read as follows:
``(1) maintain a user-friendly, publicly available, machine-
readable database with detailed project-level information, as
appropriate and to the extent practicable, including a
description of the support provided by the Corporation under
title II, which shall include, to the greatest extent feasible
for each project--
``(A) the information included in the report to
Congress under section 1443;
``(B) project-level performance metrics; and
``(C) a description of the development impact of the
project, including anticipated impact prior to
initiation of the project and assessed impact during and
after the completion of the project; and''.
SEC. 8757. NOTIFICATIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CORPORATION.
Section 1446 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9656) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (3)--
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(i) by inserting ``the Corporation's impact
quotient outlining'' after ``asset and''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4)(A) information relating to whether the Corporation has
accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other
creditors in the project, activity, or asset; and
``(B) for all projects, activities, or assets that the
Corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate
to that of other creditors the Corporation shall include a
description of the substantive policy rationale required by
section 1422(b)(12) that influenced the decision to accept such
a creditor status.''.
SEC. 8758. LIMITATIONS AND PREFERENCES.
Section 1451 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to
Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9671) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``5 percent'' and
inserting ``2.5 percent''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Policies With Respect to State-owned Enterprises,
Anticompetitive Practices, and Countries of Concern.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Guidelines.>> Policy.--The Corporation shall
develop appropriate policies and guidelines for support provided
under title II for a project involving a state-owned enterprise,
sovereign wealth fund, or a parastatal entity to ensure such
support is provided consistent with appropriate principles and
practices of competitive neutrality.
``(2) Prohibitions.--
``(A) Anticompetitive practices.--The Corporation
may not provide support under title II for a project
that involves a private sector entity engaged in
anticompetitive practices.
``(B) Countries of concern.--The Corporation may not
provide support under title II for projects that would
be operated, managed, or controlled by the government of
a county of concern or a state-owned enterprise that
belongs to or is under the control of a country of
concern.
``(C) <<NOTE: President. Waiver
authority.>> Exception.--The President may waive the
restriction under subparagraph (B) on a project-by-
project basis if the President submits to the
appropriate congressional committees--
``(i) <<NOTE: Certification.>> a
certification, which may be included as a
classified or confidential annex to a report
required by section 1446, that such support is
important to the national security interests of
the United States; and
``(ii) a written justification of how such
support directly counters or significantly limits
the influence of an entity described in such
subparagraph.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Control.--The term `control', with respect to
an enterprise, means the power by any means to control
the enterprise regardless of--
``(i) the level of ownership; and
``(ii) whether or not the power is exercised.
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``(B) Owned.--The term `owned', with respect to an
enterprise, means a majority or controlling interest,
whether by value or voting interest, of the shares of
that enterprise, including through fiduciaries, agents,
or other means.
``(C) State-owned enterprise.--The term `state-owned
enterprise' means any enterprise established for a
commercial or business purpose that is directly owned or
controlled by one or more governments, including any
agency, instrumentality, subdivision, or other unit of
government at any level of jurisdiction.''.
TITLE LXXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 8801. Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement.
Sec. 8802. Alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates
to National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.
Sec. 8803. Lumbee Fairness Act.
Sec. 8804. Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, Virginia.
Sec. 8805. Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free Association
Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to veterans in the Freely
Associated States.
Sec. 8806. Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery, Texas.
SEC. 8801. PILOT PROGRAM FOR SOUND INSULATION REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT.
(a) Government Share.--Section 47109 of title 49, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(i) Special Rule for Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement.--
With respect to a project to carry out sound insulation that is granted
a waiver under section 47110(j), the allowable project cost for such
project shall be calculated without consideration of any costs that were
previously paid by the Government.''.
(b) Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Projects.--
Section 47110 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(j) Pilot Program for Sound Insulation Repair and Replacements.--
``(1) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 120
days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall
establish a pilot program at up to two large hub public-use
airports for local airport operators that have established a
local program to fund secondary noise insulation using
nonaeronautical revenue that provides a one-time waiver of the
requirement of subsection (b)(4) for a qualifying airport as
applied to projects to carry out repair and replacement of sound
insulation for a residential building for which the airport
previously received Federal assistance or Federally authorized
airport assistance under this subchapter if--
``(A) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary
determines that the additional assistance is justified
due to the residence containing any sound insulation
treatment or other type of sound proofing material
previously installed under this subchapter that is
determined to be eligible pursuant to paragraph (2);
``(B) the residence--
``(i) falls within the Day Night Level (DNL)
of 65 to 75 decibel (dB) noise contours, according
to the
[[Page 139 STAT. 1970]]
most recent noise exposure map (as such term is
defined in section 150.7 of title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations) available as of the date of
enactment of this subsection;
``(ii) fell within such noise contours at the
time the initial sound insulation treatment was
installed, but a qualified noise auditor has
determined that--
``(I) such sound insulation
treatment caused physical damage to the
residence; or
``(II) the materials used for sound
insulation treatment were of low quality
and have deteriorated, broken, or
otherwise no longer function as
intended; and
``(iii) is shown through testing that current
interior noise levels exceed DNL 45 dB, and the
new insulation would have the ability to achieve a
5 dB noise reduction; and
``(C) the qualifying airport--
``(i) is a large hub airport (as defined in
section 40102 of title 49, United States Code);
``(ii) is located in a dense residential area,
with a minimum population of 200,000 residents
within a 5-mile radius of the airport;
``(iii) has an established residential sound
insulation program that has been operational for
at least 30 years and began in the year 1985;
``(iv) is located in a metropolitan
statistical area with a population of at least
4,000,000 people; and
``(v) has at least 22,000,000 enplanements
annually.
``(2) Eligibility determination.--To be eligible for waiver
under this subsection for repair or replacement of sound
insulation treatment projects, an applicant shall--
``(A) ensure that the applicant and the property
owner have made a good faith effort to exhaust any
amounts available through warranties, insurance
coverage, and legal remedies for the sound insulation
treatment previously installed on the eligible
residence;
``(B) verify the sound insulation treatment for
which Federal assistance was previously provided was
installed prior to the year 2002; and
``(C) demonstrate that a qualified noise auditor,
based on an inspection of the residence, determined
that--
``(i) the sound insulation treatment for which
Federal assistance was previously provided has
resulted in structural deterioration that was not
caused by failure of the property owner to repair
or adequately maintain the residential building or
through the negligence of the applicant or the
property owner; and
``(ii) the condition of the sound insulation
treatment described in subparagraph (A) is not
attributed to actions taken by an owner or
occupant of the residence.
``(3) Additional authority for surveys.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the Secretary shall consider a cost
allowable under this subchapter for an airport to conduct
periodic surveys of properties in which repair and replacement
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of sound insulation treatment was carried out as described in
paragraph (1) and for which the airport previously received
Federal assistance or Federally authorized airport assistance
under this subchapter. The surveys shall be conducted only for
those properties for which the airport has identified a property
owner who is interested in having a survey be undertaken to
assess the current effectiveness of the sound insulation
treatment. Such surveys shall be carried out to identify any
properties described in the preceding sentence that are eligible
for funds under this subsection.''.
SEC. 8802. ALIGNMENT OF TIMING OF UPDATES OF STRATEGIC PLAN WITH
UPDATES TO NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 34(i) of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(i)) is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and update not less
frequently than once every 3 years thereafter,'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (M) as
subparagraphs (E) through (N), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (C), the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) <<NOTE: Time period.>> to update the
strategic plan developed under subparagraph (C) not less
frequently than once every four years such that the
planning cycle for each such update aligns with the
planning cycle for updates to the strategic plan
required under section 102(c)(4) of the America COMPETES
Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6622(c)(4)) to
better ensure the Program reflects the priorities of
such strategic plan under such section 102(c)(4);''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 34(i) of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(i)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``developing and updating
the strategic plan under paragraph (2)(C)'' and inserting
``developing the strategic plan under subparagraph (C) of
paragraph (2) and updating such plan under subparagraph (D) of
such paragraph''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end the following new
sentence: ``Upon completion of each update required under
paragraph (2)(D), the Secretary shall transmit such strategic
plan to such committees.''.
SEC. 8803. <<NOTE: Lumbee Fairness Act. Native Americans. North
Carolina.>> LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Lumbee Fairness
Act''.
(b) Federal Recognition.--The Act of June 7, 1956 (70 Stat. 254,
chapter 375), is amended--
(1) by striking section 2;
(2) in the first sentence of the first section, by striking
``That the Indians'' and inserting the following:
``SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF LUMBEE INDIANS.
``The Indians'';
(3) in the preamble--
(A) by inserting before the first undesignated
clause the following:
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``SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
``Congress finds that--'';
(B) by designating the undesignated clauses as
paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;
(C) by striking ``Whereas'' each place it appears;
(D) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the
end of each of paragraphs (1) and (2) (as so
designated); and
(E) in paragraph (4) (as so designated), by striking
``: Now, therefore,'' and inserting a period;
(4) by moving the enacting clause so as to appear before
section 1 (as so designated);
(5) by striking the last sentence of section 3 (as
designated by paragraph (2));
(6) by inserting before section 3 (as designated by
paragraph (2)) the following:
``SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
``In this Act:
``(1) Claim.--The term `claim' means any claim that has been
asserted or could have been asserted by the Lumbee Tribe of
North Carolina or any member relating to a right, title, or
interest in property, to trespass or property damages, or
hunting, fishing, or other rights to natural resources, subject
to the condition that the claim is based on aboriginal title,
recognized title, or title by grant, patent, or treaty.
``(2) Federally recognized indian tribe.--The term
`federally recognized Indian tribe' means any Indian tribe
included on the most recent list published by the Secretary
under section 104(a) of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe
List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131(a)).
``(3) Member.--The term `member' means any individual
enrolled as a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina--
``(A) as of the date of enactment of the Lumbee
Fairness Act; and
``(B) after that date of enactment.
``(4) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary
of the Interior.''; and
(7) by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 4. FEDERAL RECOGNITION.
``(a) In General.--Federal recognition is extended to the Lumbee
Tribe of North Carolina.
``(b) Applicability of Laws.--Except as otherwise provided in this
Act, all Federal laws (including regulations) of general application to
Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, including the Act of
June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the `Indian Reorganization Act') (48
Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), shall apply to the
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its members.
``SEC. 5. ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL SERVICES.
``(a) In General.--The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its
members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the
Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes when--
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``(1) the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services has developed a determination of needs under section
subsection (c); and
``(2) the Secretary has completed the verification of the
tribal roll under subsection (d)(1).
``(b) Service Area.--For the purpose of the delivery of Federal
services and benefits described in subsection (a), members residing in
Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland Counties in North Carolina shall
be deemed to be residing on or near an Indian reservation.
``(c) Determination of Needs.--On verification by the Secretary of a
tribal roll under subsection (d)(1), the Secretary and the Secretary of
Health and Human Services shall--
``(1) develop, in consultation with the Lumbee Tribe of
North Carolina, a determination of needs to provide the services
for which members are eligible; and
``(2) <<NOTE: Statement.>> in the first fiscal year
following the date on which the tribal roll is verified, each
submit to Congress a written statement of those needs, which
shall be included in the materials submitted to Congress in
support of the President's budget submitted pursuant to section
1105 of title 31, United States Code, for that fiscal year.
``(d) Tribal Roll.--
``(1) In general.--As a condition of receiving Federal
services and benefits described in subsection (a), the Lumbee
Tribe of North Carolina shall submit to the Secretary the tribal
roll in effect on the date of enactment of this section, which
shall be verified by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph
(2).
``(2) Verification limitation and deadline.--The
verification by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be--
``(A) <<NOTE: Compliance.>> limited to confirming
the presence of documentary proof of compliance with the
membership criteria described in the constitution of the
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina adopted on November 16,
2001; and
``(B) completed not later than 2 years after the
submission of a digitized roll with supporting
documentary proof by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
to the Secretary.
``(e) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section prevents the
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina from changing its tribal roll or
membership qualifications after the date of enactment of this section.
``SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE LAND INTO TRUST.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to take land into
trust for the benefit of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, if such
land is located within the boundaries of Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, or
Scotland Counties in North Carolina.
``(b) Treatment of Certain Land.--An application to take into trust
land located within Robeson County in North Carolina under this section
shall be treated by the Secretary as an `on reservation' trust
acquisition under part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or
a successor regulation).
``(c) Claims Against the United States.--Any claim accruing before
the date of enactment of this section against the United States shall
first be authorized by an Act of Congress.
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``SEC. 7. JURISDICTION OF STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
``(a) In General.--With respect to land located within the State of
North Carolina that is owned by, or held in trust by the United States
for the benefit of, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, or any dependent
Indian community of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, the State of
North Carolina shall exercise jurisdiction over--
``(1) all criminal offenses that are committed; and
``(2) all civil actions that arise.
``(b) Transfer of Jurisdiction.--
``(1) In general.--Pursuant to section 403 of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1323), and subject to paragraph
(2), the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States,
after consulting with the Attorney General of the United States,
any transfer by the State of North Carolina to the United States
of any portion of the jurisdiction of the State of North
Carolina described in subsection (a) over Indian country
occupied by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina pursuant to an
agreement between the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the
State of North Carolina.
``(2) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Restriction.--A transfer of
jurisdiction described in paragraph (1) may not take effect
until 2 years after the effective date of the agreement
described in that paragraph.
``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the application of
section 109 of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1919).
``SEC. 8. SAVINGS PROVISION.
``(a) <<NOTE: Time periods.>> In General.--Except as provided in
subsections (b) and (c)--
``(1) the delivery of services to the Lumbee Tribe of North
Carolina or its members shall not occur before the third fiscal
year following the date of enactment of this section; but
``(2) that delay in the delivery of services shall not
extend beyond 3 fiscal years following that date of enactment.
``(b) New and Restored Tribes Funding.--The Lumbee Tribe of North
Carolina shall be eligible for funding provided by the Department of the
Interior and the Department of Human Services that is only available to
newly federally recognized and restored Indian tribes.
``(c) Current Funding and Services.--Nothing in this section affects
the level of funding or services being delivered by any Federal agency
to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on or before the date of enactment
of this section.''.
SEC. 8804. DRINKING WATER WELL REPLACEMENT FOR CHINCOTEAGUE,
VIRGINIA.
(a) <<NOTE: Contracts. Time period. Reimbursement. Plan.>> In
General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator
of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may enter into an
agreement, as appropriate, with the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for
a period of up to five years, for reimbursement of the Town of
Chincoteague's costs directly associated with the development of a plan
for the following:
(1) The decommissioning of drinking water wells currently
situated on property administered by National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.
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(2) The establishment of alternative drinking water wells,
which are located on property under the administrative control,
whether through lease, ownership, or easement, of the Town of
Chincoteague.
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include, to the
extent practicable, information relating to the following:
(1) Any drinking water well described in paragraph (1) such
subsection, including an identification relating thereto, that
is to be decommissioned.
(2) The location under paragraph (2) of such subsection of
the site to which any alternative drinking water well is be
established.
(3) The estimated cost of any such establishment, including
for the purchase, lease, or use of additional property,
engineering, design, permitting, or construction relating
thereto.
(c) <<NOTE: Deadline. Records.>> Submission to Congress.--Not later
than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in
coordination with the head or other appropriate representative of any
entity relevant to any agreement entered into under subsection (a),
shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a copy of any such agreement.
SEC. 8805. BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPACT OF FREE
ASSOCIATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2024 WITH
RESPECT TO VETERANS IN THE FREELY
ASSOCIATED STATES.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline. Time period. Termination date.>> In General.--
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
not less frequently than monthly thereafter until the date that is five
years after such date of enactment, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall provide to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the status of implementation of the provisions of the
Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 (title II of division
G of Public Law 118-42) relating to veterans in the Freely Associated
States in a way that is consistent with the intent of Congress,
including--
(1) engagement with the governments of the Freely Associated
States;
(2) <<NOTE: Timeline.>> a projected timeline for veterans
in the Freely Associated States to receive hospital care and
medical services; and
(3) <<NOTE: Cost estimate.>> an estimate of the cost of
implementation of such provisions.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Freely associated states.--The term ``Freely Associated
States'' means--
(A) the Federated States of Micronesia;
(B) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and
(C) the Republic of Palau.
(2) Hospital care; medical services.--The terms ``hospital
care'' and ``medical services'' have the meanings given those
terms in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code.
[[Page 139 STAT. 1976]]
SEC. 8806. DISINTERMENT OF REMAINS OF FERNANDO V. COTA FROM FORT
SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, TEXAS.
(a) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> Disinterment.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery, Texas.
(b) Notification.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not carry
out subsection (a) until after notifying the next of kin of Fernando V.
Cota.
(c) Disposition.--After carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall--
(1) relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in
subsection (b); or
(2) if no such next of kin responds to the notification
under subsection (b), arrange for disposition of the remains as
the Secretary determines appropriate.
Approved December 18, 2025.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1071 (H.R. 3838) (H.R. 4275) (H.R. 5167):
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HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 119-231 (Comm. on Armed Services) accompanying H.R.
3838, 119-214 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure) accompanying
H.R. 4275, and 119-389 (Permanent Select Comm. on Intelligence)
accompanying H.R. 5167.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025):
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.
Dec. 10, considered and passed House, amended.
Dec. 11, 15-17, Senate concurred in House amendment.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025):
Dec. 18, Presidential statement.
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