[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5009 Engrossed Amendment House (EAH)]
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In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
December 11, 2024.
Resolved, That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to
the bill (H.R. 5009) entitled ``An Act to reauthorize wildlife habitat
and conservation programs, and for other purposes.'', with the
following
HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT:
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the
amendment of the Senate, insert the following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
(a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``Servicemember
Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025''.
(b) Reference.--Any reference in this or any other Act to the
``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025'' shall be
deemed to be a reference to the ``Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025''.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into 7 divisions as follows:
(1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.
(2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.
(3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security
Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
(4) Division D--Funding Tables.
(5) Division E--Other Matters.
(6) Division F--Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025.
(7) Division G--Department of State Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.
Sec. 3. Definitions.
Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act.
Sec. 5. Joint explanatory statement.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the
Army.
Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the
lethality of the reserve components of the
Army.
Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small
unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system
of the Army.
Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources
outside of the United States.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain
amphibious shipbuilding programs.
Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced
degaussing systems into Arleigh Burke class
destroyers.
Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy
port waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain
aircraft carriers.
Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface
and underwater dual-modality vehicles.
Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-53K aircraft and T408
engines.
Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy
Reserve.
Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium.
Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class
frigate program pending certification on
basic and functional design.
Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power
upgrades for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.
Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force
structure.
Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft.
Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory
of E-3 airborne warning and control system
aircraft.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft and
personnel.
Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing
gear.
Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the
reserve components of the Air Force.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC-135 aircraft in PMAI of the
reserve components.
Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft and requirement
to conduct fighter aircraft capabilities
and requirements study.
Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH-139 aircraft.
Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites
at Air Force installations.
Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
Air National Guard training centers.
Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National
Guard fighter fleet.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use
parts in certain aircraft and engines.
Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small
unmanned aerial systems.
Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel
deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft.
Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting
related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging technology.
Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F-35 aircraft pending
certification on improvements and
correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air
missiles.
Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch
aircraft.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint
Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships.
Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program.
Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features
activities.
Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract
experts in science, engineering, and
certain other disciplines.
Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program.
Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing
for defense capability development.
Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and
delivery program for F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X)
destroyer vessels.
Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning
the artificial intelligence workforce of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy.
Sec. 223. Modification of CVN-73 to support fielding of MQ-25 unmanned
aerial vehicle.
Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
Governing Council relating to artificial
intelligence models and advanced artificial
intelligence technologies.
Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when
awarding research grants.
Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group.
Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.
Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group.
Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office
of Strategic Capital to certain private-
sector organizations.
Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative.
Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program.
Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance
maintenance activities.
Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program.
Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition
algorithms.
Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and
demonstration of artificial intelligence
toward biotechnology applications for
national security.
Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain
workflow and operations tasks.
Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research
collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research,
development, test, and evaluation
activities.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap.
Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters
relating to electromagnetic spectrum in
international fora.
Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies
within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and
availability of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major
Range and Test Facility Base.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Modification of definition of antenna structure project under
Military Aviation and Installation
Assurance Clearinghouse for review of
mission obstructions.
Sec. 312. Extension of period for cooperative agreements under Native
American lands environmental mitigation
program.
Sec. 313. Extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black
start exercises to assess the energy
resilience and energy security of military
installations.
Sec. 314. Change in timeframe for report on ability of Department of
Defense to meet requirements for energy
resilience and energy security measures on
military installations.
Sec. 315. Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual
report.
Sec. 316. Extension of prohibition on required disclosure.
Sec. 317. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and
assessment on health implications of per-
and polyfluoroalkyl substances
contamination in drinking water by Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Sec. 318. Initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut
rhinoceros beetle in Hawaii.
Sec. 319. Prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to
minimizing risk of climate change.
Sec. 320. Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating
to oversight of defense fuel support
points.
Sec. 321. Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological
data for Air Force and Army.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Joint Safety Council report and briefing requirements.
Sec. 332. Modifications to Comptroller General annual reviews of F-35
sustainment efforts.
Sec. 333. Plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned
stockpiles of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air
Force.
Sec. 334. Warehouse utilization organization alignment.
Sec. 335. Authority for Government-owned, Government-operated
facilities to access production base
support funds.
Sec. 336. Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles.
Subtitle D--Reports
Sec. 341. Modification of readiness reports to include total number of
combat readiness upgrades or downgrades.
Sec. 342. Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements
for Department of Defense.
Sec. 343. Annual briefing on operational readiness of 53rd Weather
Reconnaissance Squadron prior to
commencement of official hurricane season.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 351. Extension of authority for Secretary of Defense to use
Department of Defense reimbursement rate
for transportation services provided to
certain non-Department of Defense entities.
Sec. 352. Improvements to FireGuard Program of National Guard.
Sec. 353. Counter unmanned aerial system threat library.
Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
Office of Secretary of Defense until
submission of certain documents.
Sec. 355. Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit
for certain Army vehicles.
Sec. 356. Program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific
region.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Sec. 402. Annual end strength authorization for the Space Force.
Sec. 403. Temporary exclusion of mental health care providers from
authorized strengths of certain officers on
active duty.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on
active duty for operational support.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Subtitle D--Reports
Sec. 431. Annual defense manpower profile report: expansion of
justifications for end strengths.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Redistribution of general officers of the Marine Corps on
active duty.
Sec. 502. Authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on
the number of general officers and flag
officers on active duty.
Sec. 503. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade
and other requirements.
Sec. 504. Temporary authority to increase the number of nurse officers
recommended for promotion.
Sec. 505. Talent management and personnel retention for members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 506. Consideration of merit by special selection review boards.
Sec. 507. Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and
majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force and lieutenants and
lieutenant commanders of the Navy.
Sec. 508. Modification of authority to separate officers when in the
best interest of the service.
Sec. 509. Remote appearance before a board of inquiry.
Sec. 509A. Marine Corps Deputy Commandants.
Sec. 509B. Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
position.
Sec. 509C. Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief
of Space Operations.
Sec. 509D. Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant
officer appointments in Air Force and Space
Force.
Sec. 509E. Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers
recommended for promotion.
Sec. 509F. Pilot program on peer and subordinate assessments of certain
officers.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Authority to extend military technicians until age 62.
Sec. 512. Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain
Army and Air Force reserve component
general officers.
Sec. 513. Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in
certain military specialties on the reserve
active-status list.
Sec. 514. Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the
Air National Guard of the United States.
Sec. 515. Notice to Congress regarding reapportionment of National
Guard force structure.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
Military Records
Sec. 521. Technical and conforming amendments relating to members of
the Space Force.
Sec. 522. Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of
the Department of Defense and other
specified persons.
Sec. 523. Improving military administrative review.
Sec. 524. Determination of active duty service commitment for
recipients of fellowships, grants, and
scholarships.
Sec. 525. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air
Force as honorary separated members of the
Space Force.
Sec. 526. Authorizations for certain awards.
Sec. 527. Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United
States Air Force, on the retired list.
Subtitle D--Recruitment
Sec. 531. Expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 532. Promoting military, national, and public service.
Sec. 533. Military recruiter physical access to campuses.
Sec. 534. Military Entrance Processing Command: acceleration of review
of medical records.
Sec. 535. Medical Accession Records Pilot program: notice of
termination.
Sec. 536. Provision of information regarding Federal service to certain
persons ineligible to enlist in certain
Armed Forces.
Sec. 537. Reimbursement of applicants to certain Armed Forces for
certain medical costs incurred during
military entrance processing.
Sec. 538. Authority to modernize recruitment for the Army.
Sec. 539. Program of military recruitment and education at the National
September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Sec. 539A. Maritime workforce promotion and recruitment.
Subtitle E--Training
Sec. 541. Improvements to financial literacy training.
Sec. 542. Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps.
Sec. 543. Minimum number of participating students required to
establish or maintain a unit of JROTC.
Sec. 544. JROTC waiting list.
Sec. 545. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
Sec. 546. Required constitutional law training.
Sec. 547. Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense
Countering Extremism Work Group.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Expansion of international engagement authorities for Service
Academies.
Sec. 552. Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded
law education programs.
Sec. 553. Additional admissions authority for the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences.
Sec. 554. Professional military education: technical correction to
definitions.
Sec. 555. Distance education option for professional military
education.
Sec. 556. Authority to accept gifts of services for professional
military education institutions.
Sec. 557. Alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who
becomes a professional athlete.
Sec. 558. Service Academies: Boards of Visitors.
Sec. 559. Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college
tuition assistance program to account for
inflation.
Sec. 559A. Information on nominations and applications for military
service academies.
Sec. 559B. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits.
Sec. 559C. Service Academies: referral of applicants to the senior
military colleges and units of the Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Sec. 559D. Pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities
for enlisted members of the Army and Navy.
Sec. 559E. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
theory.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Clarifying amendment to Article 2 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
Sec. 562. Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain
offenses occurring before effective date of
military justice reforms.
Sec. 563. Detailing of appellate defense counsel.
Sec. 564. Modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 565. Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses.
Sec. 566. Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for
the military departments.
Sec. 567. Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission
Review.
Sec. 568. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18,
United States Code.
Sec. 569. Correction of certain citations in title 18, United States
Code, relating to sexual offenses.
Sec. 569A. Modification of timeline for potential implementation of
study on unanimous court-martial verdicts.
Sec. 569B. Removal of personally identifying and other information of
certain persons from the Department of
Defense Central Index of Investigations.
Sec. 569C. Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic
violence.
Sec. 569D. Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation,
Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault
in the Armed Forces.
Sec. 569E. Analysis on the advisability of revising Military Rule of
Evidence 513.
Sec. 569F. Analysis of prohibition on broadcast and distribution of
digitally manipulated intimate images under
the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Pathway for individualized counseling for members of the
reserve components under TAP.
Sec. 572. Extension of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Sec. 573. Extension and expansion of report on the Transition
Assistance Program of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 574. Military training and competency records.
Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care
Sec. 581. Interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses
of military spouses: permanent authority.
Sec. 582. Military Spouse Career Accelerator program.
Sec. 583. Competitive pay for Department of Defense child care
personnel.
Sec. 584. Posting of national child abuse hotline at military child
development centers.
Sec. 585. Additional information in outreach campaign relating to
waiting lists for military child
development centers.
Sec. 586. Expansion of annual briefing regarding waiting lists for
military child development centers.
Sec. 587. Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses
of servicemembers and their spouses.
Sec. 588. Child care services and youth program services for
dependents.
Sec. 589. Child care services and youth program services for
dependents: period of services for a member
with a spouse seeking employment.
Sec. 589A. Child development program staffing and compensation model.
Sec. 589B. Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.
Subtitle J--Dependent Education
Sec. 591. Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic
dependents schools.
Sec. 592. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the
Armed Forces for enrollment in Department
of Defense domestic dependent elementary
and secondary schools.
Sec. 593. Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 594. Authorization for school meal programs at Department of
Defense dependent schools.
Sec. 595. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic
dependent elementary and secondary schools.
Sec. 596. Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools
to maintain maximum student-to-teacher
ratios.
Sec. 597. Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of
children of foreign military members
assigned to United Nations Command.
Sec. 598. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian
personnel.
Sec. 599. Training requirements teachers in 21st century schools of the
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 599A. Overseas transfer program for educators in schools operated
by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 599B. Parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in
reading or language arts.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave
Sec. 601. Reform of basic pay rates.
Sec. 602. Policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body
composition assessments.
Sec. 603. Extension of parental leave to members of the Coast Guard
Reserve.
Sec. 604. Elimination of cap on additional retired pay for
extraordinary heroism for members of the
Army and Air Force who served during the
Vietnam Era.
Sec. 605. Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in
grade O-9 or O-10 and retired in grade O-8.
Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Increase in accession bonus for health professions
scholarship and financial assistance
program.
Sec. 613. Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the
Armed Forces: expansion of eligibility;
increase of amount.
Sec. 622. Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior
enlisted members on sea duty.
Sec. 623. Reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-
duty training and muster duty.
Sec. 624. Expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or
store privately owned vehicles.
Sec. 625. Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for
officers who transfer to the Space Force.
Sec. 626. Travel and transportation allowances: prohibition of
requirement of zero-emission vehicle.
Sec. 627. Evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for
subsistence.
Sec. 628. Report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living
allowances.
Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 631. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from
the death of a member of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 632. Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity
claims.
Sec. 633. Parent fees at military child development centers for child
care employees.
Sec. 634. Information regarding paternal engagement on website of
Military OneSource.
Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 641. Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic of
China at commissary stores.
Sec. 642. Sale of certain supplies of the Navy and Marine Corps to
certain former members of the Coast Guard.
Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
Sec. 651. Access to broadband internet access service for certain
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 652. Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government
lodging program.
Sec. 653. Promotion of tax preparation assistance programs.
Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military
installations of the Army.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
Prime.
Sec. 702. Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE
pharmacy benefits program for certain
dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote
program.
Sec. 703. TRICARE program: waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE
Prime for certain care in a military
medical treatment facility.
Sec. 704. Extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to
the TRICARE dental program.
Sec. 705. Program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in
pregnant and postpartum members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 706. Guidance on authority to provide travel and transportation
allowances for specialty care under
exceptional circumstances.
Sec. 707. Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program.
Sec. 708. Prohibition of coverage under TRICARE program of certain
medical procedures for children that could
result in sterilization.
Sec. 709. Demonstration program on cryopreservation and storage of
gametes of certain members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation of
certain non-Department of Defense health
care providers.
Sec. 712. Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority
for certain health care providers.
Sec. 713. Licensure requirement for certain health care professionals
providing certain examinations to members
of the reserve components.
Sec. 714. Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network
providers providing mental health services
to members of the Armed Forces and certain
family members.
Sec. 715. Expansion of recognition by the Defense Health Agency of
certifying bodies for physicians.
Sec. 716. Waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 717. Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians
treated in military medical treatment
facilities.
Sec. 718. Retention of health care providers: surveys; briefing;
reports.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health
Sec. 721. Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain
Injury and Brain Health as program of
record.
Sec. 722. Brain health and trauma program.
Sec. 723. Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of
Defense.
Sec. 724. Blast overpressure and traumatic brain injury oversight
strategy and action plan.
Sec. 725. Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure
exposure.
Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical
malpractice claims by members of the
uniformed services.
Sec. 732. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of
the uniformed services.
Sec. 733. Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 734. Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the
Department of Defense for acute radiation
syndrome and thermal burns.
Sec. 735. Establishment of Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program.
Sec. 736. Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and
suicide prevention programs and activities
of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 737. Study of immune response and other effects on members of the
Armed Forces regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Sec. 738. Annual report on recruitment delays relating to medical
conditions.
Sec. 739. Plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to
safe, high-quality pharmaceuticals.
Sec. 740. Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve reserve
component recruits with certain medical
conditions.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Modifications to guidelines and collection method for
acquisition of cost data.
Sec. 802. Limitation on certain options for cost contracts.
Sec. 803. Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a
final decision.
Sec. 804. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid
fielding.
Sec. 805. Revision and codification of software acquisition pathways.
Sec. 806. Streamlining of Milestone A requirements.
Sec. 807. Streamlining of Milestone B requirements.
Sec. 808. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to
remote or isolated installations.
Sec. 809. Cost growth reports for major acquisition programs that are
highly sensitive classified programs.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeal of and modification to certain defense acquisition
laws.
Sec. 812. Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies.
Sec. 813. Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of
acquisition programs.
Sec. 814. Modifications to commercial product and commercial service
determinations.
Sec. 815. Application of recent price history to cost or pricing data
requirements.
Sec. 816. Modifications to authority to carry out certain prototype
projects using other transaction authority.
Sec. 817. Clarification of other transaction authority for follow on
production.
Sec. 818. Clarification of other transaction authority for facility
repair.
Sec. 819. Open interface standards for contracts of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 820. Updates to earned value management system requirements.
Sec. 821. Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested
logistics demonstration and prototyping
program.
Sec. 822. Avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria for procurement
of munitions response services.
Sec. 823. Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding
programs.
Sec. 824. Extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts
and options based on the effects of
inflation.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 831. Modification to the term of appointment of the President of
the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 832. Updated acquisition and sustainment training.
Sec. 833. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain
acquisition personnel management policies
and procedures.
Sec. 834. Performance incentives related to commercial product and
commercial service determinations.
Sec. 835. Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and
research activities.
Sec. 836. Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of
the Department of Defense to third parties.
Sec. 837. Modifications to contractor employee protections from
reprisal for disclosure of certain
information.
Sec. 838. Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency to provide technology transition
support.
Sec. 839. Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform
work in, for, or are subject to the laws or
control of the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 840. Designation of program executive office for acquisition of
open-source intelligence tools for Army.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 841. Enhancing requirements for information relating to supply
chain risk.
Sec. 842. Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and
dinnerware.
Sec. 843. Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements
for procurement of vessels in foreign
waters.
Sec. 844. Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic
materials and sensitive materials.
Sec. 845. Amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical
to national security from American sources.
Sec. 846. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement
of goods other than United States goods.
Sec. 847. Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in
preference for sourcing of strategic and
critical materials.
Sec. 848. Domestic nonavailability determinations list.
Sec. 849. Supply chain illumination incentives.
Sec. 850. Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for
pharmaceutical supply chains of Department
of Defense.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that
contract with lobbyists for Chinese
military companies.
Sec. 852. Notification of changes to certain transportation contracts.
Sec. 853. Prohibition on procurement of covered semiconductor products
and services from companies providing
covered semiconductor products and services
to Huawei.
Sec. 854. Prohibition on contracts for online tutoring services.
Sec. 855. Limitation on availability of funds for covered contractors
engaged in an anti-Israel boycott.
Sec. 856. Procurement of cleaning products.
Sec. 857. Plan for production of covered munitions for procurement by
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 858. Procurement of covered hearing protection devices.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Codification and modification of pilot program to accelerate
the procurement and fielding of innovative
technologies.
Sec. 862. Program for distribution support and services for
contractors.
Sec. 863. Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for
innovative technology projects.
Sec. 864. Use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or
services offered by nontraditional defense
contractors.
Sec. 865. Qualification of industrial capabilities.
Sec. 866. Solid rocket motor industrial base.
Sec. 867. Promulgate guidance relating to certain Department of Defense
contracts.
Subtitle G--Small Business Matters
Sec. 871. Pilot program for the participation of military research and
educational institutions in the STTR
program.
Sec. 872. Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary
calculation estimates for certain programs.
Sec. 873. Boots to Business Program.
Sec. 874. Establishment of pilot program for access to shared
classified commercial infrastructure.
Sec. 875. Accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small
business concerns.
Sec. 876. Small Business Bill of Rights.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 881. Clarification of waiver authority for organizational and
consultant conflicts of interest.
Sec. 882. Reverse engineering or re-engineering for production of
items.
Sec. 883. Procurement of Department of Defense batteries.
Sec. 884. Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department
of Defense.
Sec. 885. Proposal for payment of costs for certain Government
Accountability Office bid protests.
Sec. 886. Briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of
funds related to fuel services financial
management contracts.
Sec. 887. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to certain spare parts for F-35
aircraft.
Sec. 888. Tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of
Defense is performing functions and duties
of Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 902. Establishment of Department of Defense Performance
Improvement Officer.
Sec. 903. Enhanced coordination on international cooperation
activities.
Sec. 904. Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries
of Defense.
Sec. 905. Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Limitation on availability of funds until Department of
Defense complies with certain legal
requirements.
Sec. 907. Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Special Operations and Low Intensity
Conflict.
Sec. 908. Inclusion in defense planning guidance of guidance on size,
structure, and posture of special
operations forces.
Sec. 909. Review of roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
Management Officer and the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness.
Sec. 910. Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and
Joint Production Accelerator Cell.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 921. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.
Sec. 922. Codification of the Joint Federated Assurance Center.
Sec. 923. Codification of additional staff corps of the Navy.
Sec. 924. Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition.
Sec. 925. Counter unmanned aerial systems task force.
Sec. 926. Affiliate relationships between Army special operations
forces and combat-enabling units of general
purpose forces.
Sec. 927. Force sizing methodology.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of
Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation
Plan.
Sec. 1003. Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for
time-sensitive equipment modernization.
Sec. 1004. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1005. Revision of Department of Defense financial management
regulation.
Sec. 1006. Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee
implementation of recommendations of
Commission on Planning, Programming,
Budgeting, and Execution Reform.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to
facilitate audit of the financial
statements of the Department of Defense for
fiscal year 2025.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1011. Support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs
into United States.
Sec. 1012. Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs
regardless of destination.
Sec. 1013. Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure and
strategy of Department of Defense counter-
narcotics and counter-transnational
organized crime activities.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1021. Briefing required in the event of a proposed reduction in
battle force ships as part of the annual
naval vessel construction plan and
certification.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Sec. 1023. Modifications to ship repair authorities.
Sec. 1024. Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of
construction on first ship of a
shipbuilding program.
Sec. 1025. Prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a
foreign adversary country.
Sec. 1026. Exception to prohibition of overhaul, repair, or maintenance
of certain vessels in shipyards outside the
United States or Guam.
Sec. 1027. Strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability.
Sec. 1028. Authority to use incremental funding for the Virginia-class
submarine program.
Sec. 1029. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a
contract for the construction of an Arleigh
Burke class destroyer.
Sec. 1030. Pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at
shipyards.
Sec. 1031. Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy
architecture.
Sec. 1032. Competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned
underwater vehicles.
Sec. 1033. Requirement for mature ship design.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1041. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to the United States.
Sec. 1042. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
modify facilities in the United States to
house detainees transferred from United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 1043. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to certain countries.
Sec. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1051. Authority to contribute to innovation fund.
Sec. 1052. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for
certain Navy mess operations.
Sec. 1053. Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities.
Sec. 1054. Establishment of major mishap incident designation
classification for Department of Defense
incidents.
Sec. 1055. Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance and the
Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Sec. 1056. Prohibition on Department of Defense transportation of
currency to Taliban or Islamic Emirate of
Afghanistan.
Sec. 1057. Prohibition on use of funds for the Badr Organization and
related organizations.
Sec. 1058. Limitation on use of funds pending provision of briefing on
reliance of People's Liberation Army on
imported fossil fuels for energy.
Sec. 1059. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment
projects with ties to the Government of the
People's Republic of China.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Chief of Navy Reserve annual report.
Sec. 1062. Modification and extension of requirement for combatant
command risk assessment for airborne
intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance.
Sec. 1063. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
authorities at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1064. Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in
connection with United States military
operations.
Sec. 1065. Review of irregular warfare authorities.
Sec. 1066. Reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous
weapon systems.
Sec. 1067. Congressional notice regarding execute orders issued at the
direction of the President or the Secretary
of Defense.
Sec. 1068. Mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1069. Biodefense posture reviews.
Sec. 1070. Briefings on attempts by aliens and foreign actors to access
military installations without
authorization.
Sec. 1071. Report on resourcing of Arctic Strategy.
Sec. 1072. Analyses and reports on air superiority of the Joint Force.
Sec. 1073. Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems.
Sec. 1074. Report on operational plans of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1075. Quarterly reports on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery
on hold until caisson services resume.
Sec. 1076. Plan for enhancement of special operations riverine
capability.
Sec. 1077. Annual reports on the Postsecondary Education Complaint
System.
Sec. 1078. Study and report on Department of Defense use of unmanned
ground vehicle systems manufactured by
certain foreign entities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Introduction of entities in transactions critical to
national security.
Sec. 1082. Installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of
reliance on Russian energy.
Sec. 1083. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1084. Modification of National Security Commission on Emerging
Biotechnology.
Sec. 1085. Modification of defense sensitive support notification
requirement.
Sec. 1086. Plan for additional skill identifiers for Army Mountain
Warfare School.
Sec. 1087. Establishment of Department of Defense working group on
multilateral artificial intelligence
coordination.
Sec. 1088. Resumption of caisson services at funeral services at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1089. Liaison with Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force.
Sec. 1090. Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions.
Sec. 1091. Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented
information facilities supporting DX-rated
programs.
Sec. 1092. Establishment of national security capital forum.
Sec. 1093. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to the food program of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1094. Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air
shows.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information
technology personnel.
Sec. 1102. Extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of
military spouses by Federal agencies.
Sec. 1103. Extension of living quarters allowance to civilian DOD
employees in positions with critical
shortages stationed in Guam.
Sec. 1104. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
on premium pay and aggregate limitation on
pay for federal civilian employees working
overseas.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to
civilian personnel on official duty in a
combat zone.
Sec. 1106. Pilot program for overseas work-period for DOD competitive
service positions.
Sec. 1107. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at
Inter-American Defense College.
Sec. 1108. Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective
service.
Sec. 1109. Increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for
Federal employees.
Sec. 1110. Sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations.
Sec. 1111. Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial
base facilities and Major Range and Test
Facilities Base.
Sec. 1112. Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense
Fellows Program.
Sec. 1113. Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the
workforce to improve the technical skills
and expertise at certain Department of
Defense laboratories.
Sec. 1114. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5,
United States Code.
Sec. 1115. Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and
inclusion positions; hiring freeze.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces and modification of support
for execution of bilateral agreements
concerning illicit transnational maritime
activity in Africa.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1203. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and
activities.
Sec. 1204. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations,
irregular warfare, and sensitive
activities.
Sec. 1205. Extension of modification to authority to provide support
for conduct of operations.
Sec. 1206. Extension of authorities.
Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of defense operational resilience
international cooperation pilot program.
Sec. 1208. Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral
security cooperation programs and
activities.
Sec. 1209. Temporary authority to provide training to military forces
or national security forces of Costa Rica
and Panama.
Sec. 1210. Improvements to defense acquisition workforce for foreign
military sales.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1211. Statement of policy ensuring Israel's defense.
Sec. 1212. Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel
cooperation.
Sec. 1213. Requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military
exercises.
Sec. 1214. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
between the United States and Israel.
Sec. 1215. Establishment of program between the United States and
Israel for military trauma education and
training.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
Sec. 1221. Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military
Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military
power of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Modification of report on the military capabilities of Iran
and related activities.
Sec. 1224. Prohibition on providing funding to Iranian entities.
Sec. 1225. Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran.
Sec. 1226. Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to
Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
Sec. 1227. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations.
Sec. 1228. Extension and modification of security briefings on
Afghanistan.
Sec. 1229. Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
Sec. 1230. Extension of authority to support operations and activities
of the office of security cooperation in
Iraq.
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to counter the Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1232. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted
Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1233. Statement of policy on recognition of the Assad regime.
TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia
Sec. 1301. Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special
Operations Headquarters.
Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of training for Eastern European
national security forces in the course of
multilateral exercises.
Sec. 1303. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating
to sovereignty of the Russian Federation
over internationally recognized territory
of Ukraine.
Sec. 1304. Prohibition on New START Treaty information sharing.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1311. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1312. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.
Sec. 1313. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1314. Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan
Sec. 1321. Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of
defense articles and defense services to
Taiwan.
Sec. 1322. Establishment of program between the United States and
Taiwan for military trauma care.
Sec. 1323. Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1324. Sense of Congress regarding invitation to Taiwan to Rim of
the Pacific exercise.
Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan
Sec. 1331. Definitions.
Sec. 1332. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 1333. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Cooperation.
Sec. 1334. Assessment of Potential for Cooperation with Japan on AUKUS
Pillar Two.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia
Sec. 1341. Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds
for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.
Sec. 1342. Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account
for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.
Sec. 1343. Plan for establishment of a joint force headquarters in
Japan.
Sec. 1344. Plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen
United States extended deterrence
commitments to the Republic of Korea.
Sec. 1345. Plan and annual report relating to trilateral defense
cooperation with Japan and the Republic of
Korea.
Sec. 1346. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States.
Sec. 1347. Strategy to address malign activities by the People's
Liberation Army.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile
Sec. 1411. Restoring the National Defense Stockpile.
Sec. 1412. Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of
projects that will increase availability of
strategic and critical materials for
acquisition for National Defense Stockpile.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of Joint
Department of Defense-Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
Demonstration Fund for Captain James A.
Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.
Sec. 1422. Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed
Forces Retirement Home Advisory Council.
Sec. 1423. Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed
practitioners.
Sec. 1424. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
Sec. 1501. Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data
products or services other than through the
program management office for Department of
Defense-wide procurement of cyber data
products and services.
Sec. 1502. Department of Defense Information Network subordinate
unified command.
Sec. 1503. Establishment of the Department of Defense Hackathon
program.
Sec. 1504. Support for cyber threat tabletop exercise program with the
defense industrial base.
Sec. 1505. Accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the Department
of Defense.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1511. Termination of reporting requirement for cross domain
incidents and exemptions to policies for
information technology.
Sec. 1512. Information technology programs of the National Background
Investigation Service.
Sec. 1513. Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet
of Things hardware used in military
operations.
Sec. 1514. Management and cybersecurity of multi-cloud environments.
Sec. 1515. Protective measures for mobile devices within the Department
of Defense.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
Sec. 1521. Usability of antiquated and proprietary data formats for
modern operations.
Sec. 1522. Modernization of the Department of Defense's Authorization
to Operate processes.
Sec. 1523. Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1531. Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration
Initiative.
Sec. 1532. Advanced computing infrastructure to enable advanced
artificial intelligence capabilities.
Sec. 1533. Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data.
Sec. 1534. Evaluation of Federated Artificial Intelligence-Enabled
Weapon Systems Center of Excellence.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Oversight and reporting on the Mission Partner Environment
and associated activities within the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1542. Extension of certification requirement regarding contracting
for military recruiting.
Sec. 1543. Prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career
paths within the Cyber Branch of the United
States Army.
Sec. 1544. Independent assessment of cyber organizational models.
Sec. 1545. Limitation on availability of funds for the Joint Cyber
Warfighting Architecture.
Sec. 1546. Risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern.
Sec. 1547. Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East
defense integration.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility
watch list.
Sec. 1602. Establishment of Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.
Sec. 1603. Space Force satellite ground systems.
Sec. 1604. Modification of notification of foreign interference of
national security space.
Sec. 1605. Modifications to National Security Space Launch program.
Sec. 1606. Comptroller General review regarding Global Positioning
System modernization and other positioning,
navigation, and timing systems.
Sec. 1607. Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration.
Sec. 1608. Pilot program to demonstrate hybrid satellite communication
architecture.
Sec. 1609. Middle East integrated space and satellite security
assessment.
Sec. 1610. Annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the Space
Force.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1611. Extension and modification of authority to engage in certain
commercial activities as security for
intelligence collection activities.
Sec. 1612. Cyber intelligence capability.
Sec. 1613. Authority of Army counterintelligence agents.
Sec. 1614. Extension and modification of defense intelligence and
counterintelligence expense authority.
Sec. 1615. Intelligence advice and Department of Defense support for
Government of Israel in the defeat of
Hamas.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1621. Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological
Defense Policy and Programs; improvements
to processes of the Office of the Secretary
of Defense.
Sec. 1622. Extension and modification of certifications regarding
integrated tactical warning and attack
assessment mission of the Department of the
Air Force.
Sec. 1623. Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic
Automated Command and Control System.
Sec. 1624. Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear
weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex,
nuclear weapons delivery systems, and
nuclear weapons command and control system.
Sec. 1625. Matters relating to pilot program on development of reentry
vehicles and related systems.
Sec. 1626. Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability.
Sec. 1627. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1628. Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield
material for Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
Sec. 1629. Conditional requirements for Sentinel intercontinental
ballistic missile program.
Sec. 1630. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1631. Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global
Strike Command.
Sec. 1632. Limitations on use of funds to dismantle B83-1 nuclear
gravity bomb.
Sec. 1633. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
plan for decreasing the time to upload
additional warheads to the intercontinental
ballistic missile fleet.
Sec. 1634. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
information on options for enhancing
National Nuclear Security Administration
access to the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1635. Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy.
Sec. 1636. Long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery
vehicle transition.
Sec. 1637. Reports and briefings on recommendations of the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic
Posture of the United States.
Sec. 1638. Sense of Congress with respect to use of artificial
intelligence to support strategic
deterrence.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1641. Expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile
defense information and systems to apply to
People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1642. Additional missile defense site for protection of United
States homeland.
Sec. 1643. Advice and assistance regarding enhancement of Jordanian air
and missile defense.
Sec. 1644. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-
development and co-production.
Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain
missile defense system governance
documents, policies, and procedures.
Sec. 1646. Congressional notification requirement with respect to
incidents that affect availability of
United States homeland missile defenses.
Sec. 1647. Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar
coverage of Guam.
Sec. 1648. Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam.
Sec. 1649. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to missile defense.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1652. Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on
activities and assistance under Department
of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction
Program.
Sec. 1653. Modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to
electromagnetic spectrum operations
capabilities.
Sec. 1654. Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based
ground and airborne moving target
indication systems.
Sec. 1655. Designation of a senior defense official responsible for
establishment of national integrated air
and missile defense architecture for the
United States.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Modification of humanitarian assistance authority.
Sec. 1703. Display of United States flag for patriotic and military
observances.
Sec. 1704. Exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain
sourcing requirements.
Sec. 1705. Expanding cooperative research and development agreements to
partnerships with United States territorial
governments.
Sec. 1706. Use of royalty gas at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
Sec. 1707. Report on Iranian oil sales proceeds.
Sec. 1708. Prohibition on use of funds for temporary pier in Gaza.
Sec. 1709. Analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities.
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 2001. Short title.
Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
specified by law.
Sec. 2003. Effective date.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family housing.
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Mihail Kogalniceanu forward operating
site, Romania.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2207. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2302. Family housing.
Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
Sec. 2309. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2402. Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment
program projects.
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 2407. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,
District of Columbia.
Sec. 2409. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
Sec. 2503. Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic
Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES
Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
at Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana.
Sec. 2608. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2609. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2610. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project.
TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
closure activities funded through
Department of Defense base closure account.
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
Sec. 2801. Modification of definition of military installation for
purposes of notifications related to basing
decision-making process.
Sec. 2802. Expansion of eligible grant recipients under the Defense
Community Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2803. Process for strategic basing actions for the Department of
the Air Force.
Sec. 2804. Inclusion of land acquisition and demolitions projects in
authorized unspecified minor military
construction project; temporary expansion
of authority for purchase of certain land.
Sec. 2805. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program.
Sec. 2806. Annual five-year plans on improvement of Department of
Defense innovation infrastructure.
Sec. 2807. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
unspecified minor military construction
projects.
Sec. 2808. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
Reserve Base with civil aviation.
Sec. 2809. Information on military construction projects and repair
projects at joint bases.
Sec. 2810. Notification to Congress of reprogramming involving military
construction funds.
Sec. 2811. Obligation and execution of design funds for military
construction projects.
Sec. 2812. Schedule of repairs at Naval Air Station, Pensacola,
Florida.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2821. Budget justification for certain Facilities Sustainment,
Restoration, and Modernization projects.
Sec. 2822. Strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational,
underutilized, and other Department of
Defense facilities: assessments of historic
significance.
Sec. 2823. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
military housing and associated historic
properties of the Department of the Army.
Sec. 2824. Extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy
and configuration standards for covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Sec. 2825. Additional requirements for database of complaints made
regarding housing units of Department of
Defense.
Sec. 2826. Digital system for submission of maintenance work order
requests for covered military unaccompanied
housing required.
Sec. 2827. Modification to definition of privatized military housing.
Sec. 2828. Analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and
contractor personnel near rural military
installations.
Sec. 2829. Digital facilities management systems for military
departments.
Sec. 2830. Strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address
shortages of covered military unaccompanied
housing required.
Sec. 2831. Independent assessment of estimated costs of certain
strategies to address shortages of covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2841. Minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization.
Sec. 2842. Assistance for public infrastructure projects and services.
Sec. 2843. Contracts for design and construction of facilities of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2844. Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-
kind consideration under leases of non-
excess property.
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support
services.
Sec. 2846. Temporary modification to authority to charge landing fees
for the use by civil aircraft of military
airfields.
Sec. 2847. Stormwater management, shoreline erosion control, and water
resilience projects for installations and
defense access roads.
Sec. 2848. Pilot program to optimize and consolidate Department of
Defense facilities to improve health and
resiliency in defense communities.
Sec. 2849. Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square footage
of facilities of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2850. Expenditures on leased facilities and real property of the
Department of Defense.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2851. Extension of expanded authority to convey property at
military installations.
Sec. 2852. Technical correction to map reference in the Military Land
Withdrawals Act of 2013.
Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Boyle Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paris,
Texas.
Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Riverdale Park, Maryland.
Sec. 2855. Transfer authority, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo,
California.
Sec. 2856. Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson,
Arkansas.
Sec. 2857. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Sec. 2858. Removal of certain conditions regarding conveyance of former
Army-Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs
National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, to
the State of Arkansas.
Sec. 2859. Land conveyance and authorization for interim lease, Defense
Fuel Support Point San Pedro, Los Angeles,
California.
Sec. 2860. Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.
Sec. 2861. Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army
installation to East Bay Regional Park
District.
Sec. 2862. Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass,
Hawaii.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 2871. Consideration of installation infrastructure and other
supporting resources by Department of
Defense Test Resource Management Center.
Sec. 2872. Development and operation of the Naval Innovation Center at
the Naval Postgraduate School.
Sec. 2873. Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for
development and use of online real estate
inventory tool.
Sec. 2874. Notification to Members of Congress for awards of contracts
for military construction projects.
Sec. 2875. Authorization of assistance to expedite certain military
construction projects located in Guam.
Sec. 2876. Report on munitions and explosives of concern and
construction projects in Joint Region
Marianas.
Sec. 2877. Review of roles and responsibilities for construction
projects of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2878. Assessment of public schools on installations of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 2879. Updates to policies and guidance of the Department of the
Navy for the replacement of certain dry
docks and other projects.
Sec. 2880. Designation of officials responsible for coordination of
infrastructure projects to support
additional members of the Armed Forces and
their families in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 2881. Limitation on availability of funds until submission of
interim guidance for Department of Defense-
wide standards for access to military
installations.
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations
Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 3111. Improvements to National Nuclear Security Administration
management and processes.
Sec. 3112. Prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories
and nuclear weapons production facilities.
Sec. 3113. Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to
use passenger carriers for contractor
commuting.
Sec. 3114. Authorization for modification of B61-13 nuclear weapon.
Sec. 3115. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
information on streamlining National
Nuclear Security Administration
contracting.
Sec. 3116. Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems
based on low-enriched uranium.
Sec. 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire
W76-2 warheads.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to and termination of certain reporting
requirements under Atomic Energy Defense
Act.
Sec. 3122. Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-
benefit analyses for competition of
management and operating contracts.
Sec. 3123. Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability.
Sec. 3124. Report on activities from U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense
Agreement.
Sec. 3125. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Sec. 3201. Authorization.
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle A--Maritime Administration
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
Sec. 3502. Reauthorization of Maritime Security Program.
Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure
Sec. 3511. Port infrastructure development program.
Sec. 3512. Assessment of United States sealift capability.
Subtitle C--Reports
Sec. 3521. Independent study and report on Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
Sec. 3522. Study on transportation of personal protective equipment.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 3531. Extension of certain provisions relating to Tanker Security
Fleet program.
Sec. 3532. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels.
Sec. 3533. Recapitalization of National Defense Reserve Fleet.
Sec. 3534. Armed Forces merchant mariner officer expedited preparation
program.
Sec. 3535. Technical clarifications.
Sec. 3536. Buy America requirements for shipyard modernization and
improvement program.
Sec. 3537. Nomination of Merchant Marine cadets in event of death,
resignation, or expulsion from office of
Member of Congress otherwise authorized to
nominate.
Sec. 3538. Amended license applications for certain deepwater ports for
natural gas.
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES
Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
Sec. 4101. Procurement.
TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation.
TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance.
TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
Sec. 4401. Military personnel.
TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 4501. Other authorizations.
TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 4601. Military construction.
TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Sec. 4701. Department of Energy National Security Programs.
DIVISION E--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE L--VETERANS AFFAIRS MATTERS
Sec. 5001. Grants for State, county, and tribal veterans' cemeteries
that allow interment of certain persons
eligible for interment in national
cemeteries.
Sec. 5002. Telephone helpline for assistance for veterans and other
eligible individuals.
Sec. 5003. Report on Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0.
TITLE LI--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS
Subtitle A--United States Foundation for International Conservation Act
of 2024
Sec. 5101. Definitions.
Sec. 5102. United States Foundation for International Conservation.
Sec. 5103. Governance of the Foundation.
Sec. 5104. Corporate powers and obligations of the Foundation.
Sec. 5105. Safeguards and accountability.
Sec. 5106. Projects and grants.
Sec. 5107. Prohibition of support for certain governments.
Sec. 5108. Annual report.
Sec. 5109. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Western Hemisphere Partnership Act
Sec. 5111. Short title.
Sec. 5112. United States policy in the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 5113. Promoting security and the rule of law in the Western
Hemisphere.
Sec. 5114. Promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the Western
Hemisphere.
Sec. 5115. Promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the
Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 5116. Promoting transparency and democratic governance in the
Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 5117. Sense of Congress on prioritizing nomination and
confirmation of qualified ambassadors.
Sec. 5118. Western Hemisphere defined.
Sec. 5119. Report on efforts to capture and detain United States
citizens as hostages.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 5121. Improving multilateral cooperation to improve the security
of Taiwan.
Sec. 5122. Millennium Challenge Corporation candidate country reform.
Sec. 5123. Extension of sunset.
Sec. 5124. Strategy and grant program to promote internet freedom in
Iran.
TITLE LII--JUDICIARY MATTERS
Subtitle A--Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of 2024
Sec. 5201. Short title.
Sec. 5202. Project Safe Childhood Act.
Sec. 5203. Administrative False Claims Act of 2023.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 5211. Modernizing law enforcement notification.
TITLE LIII--NATURAL RESOURCES MATTERS
Subtitle A--WILD Act
Sec. 5301. Short title.
Sec. 5302. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act.
Sec. 5303. African Elephant Conservation Act.
Sec. 5304. Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.
Sec. 5305. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.
Sec. 5306. Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000.
Sec. 5307. Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004.
Sec. 5308. Reporting requirements.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 5311. Reauthorization of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins
endangered fish and threatened fish
recovery implementation programs.
TITLE LIV--TELECOMMUNICATIONS-RELATED MATTERS
Sec. 5401. Short title.
Sec. 5402. Definitions.
Sec. 5403. FCC auction of certain licenses.
Sec. 5404. Spectrum auction trust fund.
Sec. 5405. Increase in limitation on expenditure under secure and
trusted communications networks
reimbursement program.
TITLE LV--TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS
Sec. 5501. GAO study and report on intentional disruption of the
national airspace system.
Sec. 5502. Frank A. Lobiondo National Aerospace Safety and Security
Campus.
TITLE LVI--HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Securing Adjacent Federal Property
Sec. 5601. Short title.
Sec. 5602. Definitions.
Sec. 5603. Government-wide study.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 5611. Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission
Center.
Sec. 5612. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security
Information Network.
TITLE LVII--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5701. Treatment of payments from the railroad unemployment
insurance account.
Sec. 5702. Extension of learning period for certain safety regulations
relating to space flight participants.
Sec. 5703. Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal.
Sec. 5704. Extension of competitive service status authority for
employees of a Lead Inspector General for
Overseas Contingency Operation.
Sec. 5705. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits.
DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 6002. Definitions.
Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement.
TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 6102. Classified Schedule of Authorizations.
Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account.
Sec. 6104. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
law.
Sec. 6105. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.
TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY
SYSTEM
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
Subtitle A--Intelligence Community Generally
Sec. 6301. Improvements relating to conflicts of interest in the
Intelligence Innovation Board.
Sec. 6302. National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment
and National Counterintelligence Strategy.
Sec. 6303. Prohibition on availability of funds for certain activities
of the Overt Human Intelligence and Open
Source Intelligence Collection Programs of
the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of
the Department of Homeland Security.
Sec. 6304. Improvements to advisory board of National Reconnaissance
Office.
Sec. 6305. National Intelligence University acceptance of grants.
Sec. 6306. Expenditure of funds for certain intelligence and
counterintelligence activities of the Coast
Guard.
Sec. 6307. Codification of the National Intelligence Management
Council.
Sec. 6308. Responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National
Intelligence.
Sec. 6309. Formalized counterintelligence training for Department of
Energy personnel.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Central Intelligence Agency
Sec. 6311. Requirements for the Special Victim Investigator.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 6321. Extension of requirement for annual report on strikes
undertaken by the United States against
terrorist targets outside areas of active
hostilities.
Sec. 6322. Budget transparency for open-source intelligence activities.
Sec. 6323. Report on the mission effect of civilian harm.
TITLE LXIV--COUNTERING FOREIGN THREATS
Subtitle A--People's Republic of China
Sec. 6401. Assessment of current status of biotechnology of People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 6402. Report on the economic outlook of China.
Sec. 6403. Intelligence sharing with law enforcement agencies on
synthetic opioid precursor chemicals
originating in People's Republic of China.
Sec. 6404. Report on efforts of the People's Republic of China to evade
United States transparency and national
security regulations.
Sec. 6405. Assessment on recruitment of Mandarin speakers.
Subtitle B--The Russian Federation
Sec. 6411. Report on Russian Federation sponsorship of acts of
international terrorism.
Sec. 6412. Assessment of likely course of war in Ukraine.
Sec. 6413. Ukraine lessons learned working group.
Subtitle C--International Terrorism
Sec. 6421. Assessment and report on the threat of ISIS-Khorasan to the
United States.
Subtitle D--Other Foreign Threats
Sec. 6431. Assessment of visa-free travel to and within Western
Hemisphere by nationals of countries of
concern.
Sec. 6432. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence review of
visitors and assignees.
Sec. 6433. Assessment of the lessons learned by the intelligence
community with respect to the Israel-Hamas
war.
Sec. 6434. Central Intelligence Agency intelligence assessment on Tren
de Aragua.
Sec. 6435. Assessment of Maduro regime's economic and security
relationships with state sponsors of
terrorism and foreign terrorist
organizations.
Sec. 6436. Continued congressional oversight of Iranian expenditures
supporting foreign military and terrorist
activities.
Sec. 6437. Analyses and impact statements regarding proposed investment
into the United States.
TITLE LXV--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Sec. 6501. Intelligence strategy to counter foreign adversary efforts
to utilize biotechnologies in ways that
threaten United States national security.
Sec. 6502. Improvements to the roles, missions, and objectives of the
National Counterproliferation and
Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 6503. Enhancing capabilities to detect foreign adversary threats
relating to biological data.
Sec. 6504. Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Security Center.
Sec. 6505. Sense of Congress encouraging intelligence community to
increase private sector capital
partnerships and partnership with Federal
partners to secure enduring technological
advantages.
Sec. 6506. Enhancement of authority for intelligence community public-
private talent exchanges.
Sec. 6507. Sense of Congress on hostile foreign cyber actors.
Sec. 6508. Deeming ransomware threats to critical infrastructure as
national intelligence priority.
Sec. 6509. Enhancing public-private sharing on manipulative adversary
practices in critical mineral projects.
TITLE LXVI--SECURITY CLEARANCES AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
IMPROVEMENTS
Subtitle A--Security Clearances and Controlled Access Program
Improvements
Sec. 6601. Security clearances held by certain former employees of
intelligence community.
Sec. 6602. Limitation on availability of funds for new controlled
access programs.
Sec. 6603. Limitation on transfers from controlled access programs.
Sec. 6604. Data with respect to timeliness of polygraph examinations.
Subtitle B--Workforce Improvements
Sec. 6611. Enabling intelligence community integration.
Sec. 6612. Appointment of spouses of certain Federal employees.
Sec. 6613. Plan for staffing the intelligence collection positions of
the Central Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 6614. Congressional notifications and summaries of misconduct
regarding employees within the intelligence
community.
Sec. 6615. Modification to waiver for post-service employment
restrictions.
Sec. 6616. Intelligence community recruitment for certain security-
cleared separating military members.
Sec. 6617. Strategy to strengthen intelligence community recruitment
efforts in the United States territories.
Sec. 6618. Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce
development program.
TITLE LXVII--WHISTLEBLOWERS
Sec. 6701. Improvements to urgent concerns submitted to Inspectors
General of the Intelligence Community.
Sec. 6702. Protection for individuals making authorized disclosures to
inspectors general of elements of the
intelligence community.
Sec. 6703. Clarification of authority of certain Inspectors General to
receive protected disclosures.
TITLE LXVIII--UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA
Sec. 6801. Comptroller General of the United States review of All-
domain Anomaly Resolution Office.
Sec. 6802. Sunset of requirements relating to audits of unidentified
anomalous phenomena historical record
report.
TITLE LXIX--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 6901. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
Sec. 6902. Technical amendments.
DIVISION G--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 7002. Definitions.
TITLE LXXI--WORKFORCE MATTERS
Sec. 7101. Competitive local compensation plan.
Sec. 7102. Strategy for targeted recruitment of civil servants.
Sec. 7103. Electronic medical records.
Sec. 7104. Portability of professional licenses.
Sec. 7105. Expanding opportunities for Department-paid student
internship program.
Sec. 7106. Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention.
Sec. 7107. Assignment process modernization.
Sec. 7108. Report on modifying consular tour and first tours
requirements.
Sec. 7109. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign
Service.
Sec. 7110. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and
telephone service contracts for members of
the Foreign Service.
Sec. 7111. Needs-based childcare subsidies enrollment period.
Sec. 7112. Comptroller General report on Department traveler
experience.
Sec. 7113. Semiannual report on global footprint.
Sec. 7114. Report on former Federal employees advising foreign
governments.
Sec. 7115. Authority to pay for or reimburse for certain security
services.
TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Sec. 7201. State-of-the-art building facilities.
Sec. 7202. Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts.
Sec. 7203. Periodic Inspector General reviews of chiefs of mission.
Sec. 7204. Special Envoy for Sudan.
Sec. 7205. Special Envoy for Belarus.
Sec. 7206. National Museum of American Diplomacy.
Sec. 7207. Overseas buildings due diligence.
Sec. 7208. Restrictions on the use of funds for solar panels.
Sec. 7209. Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service inquiries
and Congressional Budget Office inquiries.
Sec. 7210. Expedited opening of diplomatic missions.
Sec. 7211. Report on United States Consulate in Chengdu, People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 7212. Personnel reporting.
Sec. 7213. Support co-location with allied partner nations.
Sec. 7214. Streamline qualification of construction contract bidders.
Sec. 7215. Continuation of rest and recuperation and overseas
operations leave.
Sec. 7216. Overseas crisis response system and strategy.
TITLE LXXIII--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 7301. Realigning the Regional Technology Officer Program.
Sec. 7302. Measures to protect Department devices from the
proliferation and use of foreign commercial
spyware.
Sec. 7303. Report on cloud computing in Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Sec. 7304. Information technology pilot projects.
Sec. 7305. Leveraging approved technology for administrative
efficiencies.
TITLE LXXIV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 7401. United States Agency for Global Media.
Sec. 7402. Extension of authorizations to support United States
participation in international fairs and
expos.
Sec. 7403. Research and scholar exchange partnerships.
TITLE LXXV--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Sec. 7501. Human trafficking authority.
Sec. 7502. Congressional notification for Serious Security Incidents.
Sec. 7503. Notifications regarding security decisions at diplomatic
posts.
Sec. 7504. Security clearance suspension pay flexibilities.
Sec. 7505. Modification to notification requirement for security
clearance suspensions and revocations.
Sec. 7506. Passport automation modernization.
Sec. 7507. Passport acceptance, courier services, and expiration dates.
Sec. 7508. Passport system reform and backlog prevention.
Sec. 7509. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction
Prevention and Return Act of 2014 Act
amendments.
TITLE LXXVI--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 7601. Personal service agreement authority for the United States
Agency for International Development.
Sec. 7602. Crisis operations and disaster surge staffing.
Sec. 7603. Education allowance while on military leave.
Sec. 7604. Inclusion in the pet transportation exception to the Fly
America Act.
TITLE LXXVII--DETERRING AND PREVENTING UNLAWFUL OR WRONGFUL DETENTION
Sec. 7701. Hostage recovery support.
Sec. 7702. Options and strategies for reducing likelihood of United
States nationals being unlawfully or
wrongfully detained or taken hostage.
Sec. 7703. Additional funding for sanctions implementation.
Sec. 7704. Enhancing United States travel advisories.
Sec. 7705. Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on
travel advisories.
Sec. 7706. Privacy Act waiver and passport renewals.
Sec. 7707. Timeline for unlawful or wrongful detention determinations.
Sec. 7708. Declarations of invalidity.
TITLE LXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 7801. Authorization of appropriations to promote United States
citizen employment at the United Nations
and international organizations.
Sec. 7802. Amendment to Rewards for Justice program.
Sec. 7803. United States-Africa Leaders Summit and related matters.
Sec. 7804. Summit of the Americas.
Sec. 7805. Extension of certain payment in connection with the
International Space Station.
Sec. 7806. Inclusion of cost associated with producing reports.
Sec. 7807. Fentanyl reporting and authorities.
Sec. 7808. Strengthening tracking of Tranq.
Sec. 7809. SIGAR sunset and transition.
Sec. 7810. Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts.
Sec. 7811. Feasibility study for reimbursement of certain expenses of
persons evacuated from Afghanistan.
Sec. 7812. Extensions.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) In divisions A through D, the term ``this Act'' refers
to divisions A through D.
(2) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT.
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of complying
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO
Legislation'' for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the
Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget
Committees, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to
the vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference report
or amendment between the Houses.
SEC. 5. JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.
The joint explanatory statement regarding this Act, printed in the
House section of the Congressional Record on or about December 11,
2024, by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, shall have the same effect with respect to the
implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement
of a committee of conference.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the
Army.
Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the
lethality of the reserve components of the
Army.
Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small
unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system
of the Army.
Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources
outside of the United States.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain
amphibious shipbuilding programs.
Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced
degaussing systems into Arleigh Burke class
destroyers.
Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy
port waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain
aircraft carriers.
Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface
and underwater dual-modality vehicles.
Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-53K aircraft and T408
engines.
Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy
Reserve.
Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium.
Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class
frigate program pending certification on
basic and functional design.
Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power
upgrades for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.
Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force
structure.
Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft.
Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory
of E-3 airborne warning and control system
aircraft.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B-1 bomber aircraft and
personnel.
Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing
gear.
Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the
reserve components of the Air Force.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC-135 aircraft in PMAI of the
reserve components.
Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft and requirement
to conduct fighter aircraft capabilities
and requirements study.
Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH-139 aircraft.
Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites
at Air Force installations.
Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
Air National Guard training centers.
Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National
Guard fighter fleet.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use
parts in certain aircraft and engines.
Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small
unmanned aerial systems.
Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel
deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft.
Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting
related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging technology.
Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F-35 aircraft pending
certification on improvements and
correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air
missiles.
Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch
aircraft.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air
Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in
the funding table in section 4101.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
SEC. 111. CENTRALIZED SECURITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR FACILITIES OF THE
ARMY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army, in coordination with
the heads of relevant organizations of the Department of Defense and
other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, shall develop
a plan for the implementation of a Centralized Security Monitoring
Program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') for
installations and facilities of the Department of the Army within the
United States.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) Proposed security solution.--A proposal for the
development and implementation of a cost-effective, scalable
solution to modernize and centralize security operations across
Army facilities in the United States with full consideration
given to minimizing operational impacts while maximizing
technological advantages for enhanced security.
(2) Locations.--Identification of at least three military
installations selected to host the Program. These locations
shall--
(A) serve as the primary hubs for the continuous
monitoring of installation security across all
installations of the Department of the Army in the
United States;
(B) represent a mix of large and extra-large
facilities, as defined by the 2016 business case
analysis conducted by the Provost Marshal General of
the Army; and
(C) be chosen based on geographical diversity and
their strategic importance to the Army's overall
security infrastructure.
(3) Cost.--A comprehensive breakdown of the full costs of
the Program, including--
(A) initial capital expenditure for system
implementation;
(B) the cost of networking all installations and
facilities across the Department of the Army within the
United States;
(C) estimated operation and maintenance costs;
(D) a detailed funding schedule with expenditures
projected across the period covered by the most recent
future-years defense program submitted to Congress
under section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as
of the date of the plan); and
(E) identification of potential cost-saving
opportunities from the consolidation of current
security monitoring systems.
(4) Analysis of viability.--An assessment of the viability
of funding and sustaining the Program across the period covered
by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as
of the date of the plan), considering--
(A) the financial impact relative to existing Army
security infrastructure budgets;
(B) cost-benefit analysis of upgrading existing
systems versus implementing new technologies at each
selected location; and
(C) identification of technological challenges or
barriers to implementing modern monitoring solutions.
(5) Authorities.--A list of any additional authorities,
appropriations, or other resources necessary to ensure the
success of the Program.
(c) Submittal to Congress.--Not later than September 1, 2025, the
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives a completed version of the
plan developed under subsection (a).
(d) Limitation on Commencement.--The Secretary of the Army may not
commence implementation of the Program until the date on which the
Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that
sufficient appropriations for military construction and operational
costs have been programmed to fund the Program.
(e) Deadline for Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of the Army shall implement the Program by not later
than January 1, 2027.
(2) Alternative implementation date.--In the event the
certification described in subsection (d) is not submitted on
or before January 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall
implement the Program as soon as practicable after the date on
which such certification is so submitted.
SEC. 112. PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF ROBOTIC TARGETS TO ENHANCE THE
LETHALITY OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMY.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a
pilot program under which the Secretary incorporates the use of moving
robotic target systems into live fire training provided to select
infantry units of the reserve and National Guard components of the
Army.
(b) Designation.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall be
known as the ``Lethality and Warfighting Enhancement Program''.
(c) Locations.--The Secretary of the Army shall select not fewer
than three military installations at which to conduct the pilot program
under subsection (a).
(d) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program under
subsection (a) shall be--
(1) to increase the lethality of the combined fighting
force of the Army by providing reserve component and National
Guard infantry units with the opportunity to conduct realistic
live fire training on state-of-the-art moving robotic target
systems; and
(2) to demonstrate the effect of such training on small
arms proficiency and lethality in ground combat operations.
(e) Selection of Participating Units.--The Secretary of the Army
shall select infantry units of the reserve components of the Army to
participate in the pilot program under subsection (a) taking into
consideration--
(1) the past performance of the unit;
(2) the readiness status of the unit, with an emphasis on
providing training to those units designated as preparing to
deploy or at a similarly designated readiness status; and
(3) the likelihood that a unit would be actively deployed
or commanded to conduct decisive action.
(f) Commencement.--The Secretary of the Army shall commence the
pilot program under subsection (a) not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Termination.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall
terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after concluding activities
under the pilot program at a military installation selected under
subsection (c), the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing that includes a description of--
(1) the manner in which the program was conducted at such
installation; and
(2) any results achieved under the program at such
installation.
(i) Contract Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army is authorized to
enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of moving
robotic target systems for use in the pilot program under
subsection (a).
(2) Required capabilities.--Robotic target systems procured
under paragraph (1) shall be capable of--
(A) conducting multiple realistic offensive and
defensive scenarios in a single training session that
are consistent with combat operations;
(B) operating in an unpredictable, realistic, and
reactionary fashion;
(C) objectively scoring trainee performance;
(D) maneuvering across diverse geographic
landscapes, including snow, ice, soft soils, extreme
heat, extreme cold, wooded terrain and offroad areas;
(E) operating at distances greater than 100 yards
from the range operator;
(F) surviving live fire from 6.8 mm rounds and the
Next Generation Squad Weapon of the Army; and
(G) fully functioning in all reasonably expected
weather conditions.
SEC. 113. PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL KINETIC EFFECTORS FOR LOW, SLOW, SMALL
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED DEFEAT SYSTEM OF THE ARMY.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall develop and
implement a plan for the procurement and fielding of additional kinetic
effectors for the low, slow, small unmanned aircraft integrated defeat
system of the Army (FS-LIDS and M-LIDS).
(b) Briefing.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the plan developed under subsection (a).
SEC. 114. REPORT ON PROCUREMENT OF ENERGETIC MATERIALS FROM SOURCES
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the procurement, by the Army from sources outside of the United
States, of energetic materials that are otherwise available from
Federal Government-owned production facilities.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A list of all energetic materials that are in
production at a Federal Government-owned production facility
but that are nonetheless procured by the Army from a source
outside of the United States.
(2) The authorities and production capacity the Army has
available to ensure it procures energetic materials, to the
maximum extent practicable, from domestic sources to meet the
national security needs of the United States.
(3) An evaluation of the factors that the Army considers
when procuring energetic materials from a source outside of the
United States, including the production capacity for such
materials at Federal Government-owned production facilities,
the cost of materials, and the timelines associated with the
production of end items.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given that term
in section 4863(m) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``energetic materials'' means critical
chemicals and formulations that--
(A) release large amounts of stored chemical
energy; and
(B) are capable of being used as explosives,
propellants, pyrotechnics, and reactive materials that
create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons
components and systems.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
SEC. 121. MODIFICATIONS TO PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.
Section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2448) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting
``Across Programs'' after ``Advance Procurement''; and
(B) by inserting ``across programs'' after
``advance procurement'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as
subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Authority to Enter Into Economic Order Quantity Contracts.--
The Secretary of the Navy may use funds made available to carry out
this section to enter into contracts known as `economic order quantity
contracts' with private shipyards and other commercial or government
entities to achieve economic efficiencies based on production economies
for major components or subsystems of covered ships. The authority
under this subsection extends to the procurement of parts, components,
and systems (including weapon systems) common with, and required for,
covered ships under joint economic order quantity contracts.''.
SEC. 122. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO INCORPORATE ADVANCED
DEGAUSSING SYSTEMS INTO ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS.
Section 124(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1570) is amended by striking
``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2028''.
SEC. 123. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NAVY
PORT WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.
Section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1665), as most
recently amended by section 122 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 169), is further
amended by striking ``through 2024'' and inserting ``through 2025''.
SEC. 124. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON COST TARGETS FOR CERTAIN
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.
Section 126(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2035) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and CVN-81'';
and inserting ``CVN-81, and Subsequent Carriers'';
(2) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and the CVN-81'' and
inserting ``the CVN-81, and each subsequent Ford-class aircraft
carrier'';
(3) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``and the CVN-81'' and inserting ``the CVN-81,
and each subsequent Ford-class aircraft carrier''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(H) A comparison of the ship cost baseline to the
most recent budget estimate available as of the date of
the report, set forth separately for costs related to--
``(i) development;
``(ii) procurement; and
``(iii) operations and sustainment.
``(I) For each contract that requires the
production of a contract performance report, estimates
from the contractor and program manager of--
``(i) the total cost of the ship at
completion, taking into account any changes in
costs known or anticipated as of the date of
the report; and
``(ii) the schedule for completion of the
ship, taking into account any variances to such
schedule known or anticipated as of the date of
the report.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Commencement and termination of reporting.--The
requirement to submit a report with respect to a Ford-class
aircraft carrier under paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) begin in the year following the first fiscal
year for which funds are appropriated for the
procurement of the carrier; and
``(B) end on the date the carrier reaches its
obligation work limiting date.''.
SEC. 125. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR AUTONOMOUS SURFACE
AND UNDERWATER DUAL-MODALITY VEHICLES.
(a) Designation Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall designate
an appropriate official within the Department of the Navy to have
primary responsibility for the development and acquisition of surface
and underwater dual-modality, advanced autonomous vehicles, consistent
with warfighter requirements.
(b) Program Element.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure,
within budget program elements for the Navy, that there is a dedicated
program element for the development and acquisition of surface and
underwater dual-modality, advanced autonomous vehicles.
SEC. 126. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CH-53K AIRCRAFT AND T408
ENGINES.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter
into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year
2025 program year, for the procurement of the following:
(1) CH-53K aircraft.
(2) T408 engines for such aircraft.
(b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered
into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the
United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year
after fiscal year 2025 is subject to the availability of appropriations
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2025,
for advance procurement associated with the aircraft and engines for
which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under subsection (a), which may include procurement of
economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft
or engines when cost savings are achievable.
SEC. 127. RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE NAVY
RESERVE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that all
covered F-18 aircraft are--
(1) provided only to the Navy Reserve; and
(2) used to recapitalize and maintain, within the Navy
Reserve, a threat representative adversary support capability
that may be used in support of training activities of the
Department of Defense.
(b) Plan Required.--Not later than April 15, 2025, the Secretary of
the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan
for the potential establishment of a deployable tactical fighter
squadron capability in the Naval Reserve using the covered F-18
aircraft. The plan shall include--
(1) a description of any funding and other resources needed
to establish and maintain such capability; and
(2) a proposed timeline for the implementation of such
capability.
(c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered F-18 aircraft'' means the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
aircraft procured using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy
during fiscal year 2023.
SEC. 128. LIMITATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDING SHIP MEDIUM.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not enter into a
contract or other agreement that includes a scope of work, including
priced or unpriced options, for the construction, advance procurement,
or long-lead material of the lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium
program until the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
committees that basic and functional design with respect to such ship
is complete.
(b) Exemption.--
(1) Inapplicability to commercial or nondevelopmental
item.--The limitation in subsection (a) does not apply to the
lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium program if such a ship is
a commercial or nondevelopmental item.
(2) Exemption from full and open competition.--In a case in
which the exemption under paragraph (1) applies, the service
acquisition executive of the Navy may exempt a contract or
other agreement for the lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium
program from the requirements of full and open competition
under section 3201 of title 10, United States Code.
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``basic and functional
design'' has the meaning given that term section 8669c of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 129. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONSTELLATION-CLASS
FRIGATE PROGRAM PENDING CERTIFICATION ON BASIC AND
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Navy
may be obligated or expended for the construction of a Constellation-
class frigate beyond the basic and functional design phase (as defined
in section 8669c of title 10, United States Code) until the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits the certification required by
subsection (b).
(b) Certification Required.--Upon final approval of 95 percent of
all basic and functional design drawings for the Constellation-class
frigate program by the designated technical authority for the program,
the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the congressional defense
committees that such drawings have been so approved.
(c) Assessment and Evaluation.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the certification
required by subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United
States shall submit to the congressional defense committees an
assessment of--
(1) the Secretary's compliance with this section; and
(2) the completeness of the basic and functional design
drawings described in such subsection.
(d) Availability of Information.--The Secretary of Defense shall
provide the Comptroller General with timely access to any documents or
other information the Comptroller General determines necessary to
fulfill the requirements of subsection (c).
SEC. 130. LIMITATION ON STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL POWER
UPGRADES FOR AH-1Z AND UH-1Y HELICOPTERS.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not carry out
covered upgrades to AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters at a
location other than a facility owned by the original equipment
manufacturer for such helicopters until the date on which the Secretary
certifies to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives that the plan for carrying out covered
upgrades at location other than a facility owned by the original
equipment manufacturer is expected--
(1) to result in levels of performance, survivability,
lethality, interoperability, mission execution, and overall
safety of the helicopter platform that match or exceed the
levels that would otherwise be achievable by completing such
upgrades at a facility owned by the original equipment
manufacturer for the model of helicopter involved;
(2) to provide improved onboard electrical power capacity
and ensure adequate power margin for integrating future
capabilities;
(3) to improve and expand future weapons interfaces; and
(4) to allow for improved ease of maintenance.
(b) Covered Upgrades.--In this section, the term ``covered
upgrades'' means any structural improvements or electrical power
upgrades for AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom helicopters.
SEC. 131. ANNUAL REPORT ON SURFACE SHIP SUPPLIERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and once every fiscal year thereafter through
September 30, 2029, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report analyzing suppliers of
components for surface ships of the Navy.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An assessment of the status of each supplier of surface
ship components using the same or a similar methodology to that
used in the Navy's evaluation tool for suppliers of components
for Columbia-class submarines.
(2) If the assessment described in paragraph (1) indicates
that the supply base of any surface ship component is in an at-
risk status, a plan for actions to stabilize that supply base.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
SEC. 141. EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS AND MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT
RELATING TO RQ-4 AIRCRAFT.
Section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``September 30,
2028'' and inserting ``September 30, 2029''.
SEC. 142. ANNUAL REPORT ON AIR FORCE TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FORCE
STRUCTURE.
Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 9062 the following new section:
``Sec. 9062a. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft
force structure.
``(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually
thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force, in
consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard and the
Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, shall--
``(1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force
structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for
the active and reserve components of the Air Force; and
``(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the plan.
``(b) Elements of Report.--The report required by subsection (a)
shall address each of the following:
``(1) The appropriate mix of tactical fighter aircraft, and
associated operational risk analyses, required for the
Secretary of the Air Force to meet expected steady-state,
global force management allocation plans and geographic
combatant commander contingency operational plans tasked to the
Air Force, using active and reserve component tactical fighter
aircraft units.
``(2) The procurement, divestment, and unit activation,
deactivation, or re-missioning plans or actions the Secretary
plans to implement, fiscal year-by-fiscal year, unit-by-unit,
for the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the
report is submitted, for each active and reserve component
tactical fighter aircraft unit existing as of such date of
submittal, including the rationale and justification for any
such plans or actions.
``(3) The actions the Secretary will take to ensure that
required operational readiness rates are maintained during any
planned recapitalization, modernization, or change of mission
affecting tactical fighter aircraft units.
``(4) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant
existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft capability or
capacity with collaborative combat aircraft increment 1 or
increment 2 capability or capacity.
``(5) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or supplant
existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft training events
through the acquisition and fielding of common, joint, all-
domain, high-fidelity synthetic simulation environments.
``(c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
be submitted in unclassified form with accompanying graphs, tables, and
charts, but may contain a classified annex.
``(d) Fighter Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term `fighter
aircraft' has the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2) of this
title.''.
SEC. 143. MODIFICATIONS TO INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT.
(a) Temporary Exception to Minimum Primary Mission Aircraft
Inventory.--Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 173) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``1,112 aircraft'' and
inserting ``1,101 aircraft''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``2024'' and
inserting ``2025''.
(b) A-10 Aircraft Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 134(d) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law
114-328; 130 Stat. 2038) is amended by striking ``135 A-10 aircraft''
and inserting ``96 A-10 aircraft''.
SEC. 144. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY
OF E-3 AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.
Section 142 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 176) is amended by inserting
``or fiscal year 2025'' after ``fiscal year 2024''.
SEC. 145. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO C-130 AIRCRAFT.
(a) Extension of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section
146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended
by section 134(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 173), is amended by striking
``2024'' and inserting ``2025''.
(b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft
Assigned to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended by section 134(b) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137
Stat. 173), is amended by striking ``During fiscal years 2023 and
2024'' and inserting ``During the period of fiscal years 2023 through
2025''.
SEC. 146. MANAGEMENT OF TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF B-1 BOMBER AIRCRAFT AND
PERSONNEL.
Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1574), as most recently amended
by section 136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 174), is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Temporary Relocation.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall,
to the extent practicable, manage the temporary relocation of any B-1
bomber aircraft or personnel assigned to units responsible for the
operation and maintenance of such aircraft resulting from planned
military construction in a manner that--
``(1) minimizes effects to combat readiness;
``(2) mitigates the risk of concentrating a significant
number of the total B-1 bomber fleet at one location;
``(3) uses the construction period to maximize
expeditionary actions such as through Bomber Task Force and
Agile Combat Employment; and
``(4) takes into consideration travel options and travel
distance for families and dependents of such personnel.''.
SEC. 147. CONSOLIDATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO AIR FORCE LANDING
GEAR.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer to
the Air Force Sustainment Center supply chain management, item
management, and delegated engineering authorities for landing gear
systems of F-15EX, F-22, F-35, and T-7A aircraft.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall develop
and initiate an implementation plan for the transfers required under
subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than 30 days after completing the
development of the implementation plan required under subsection (b),
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that
includes a description of--
(1) the planned milestones for execution of the
implementation plan;
(2) any data, staff, and funding needed to effectively
carry out such plan; and
(3) the progress of the Secretary in meeting such
milestones as of the date of the report.
SEC. 148. RECAPITALIZATION OF AIR REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE AIR FORCE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall replace
covered reserve KC-135 aircraft on a one-for-one basis with air
refueling tanker aircraft that have capabilities equivalent to or
exceeding the capabilities of the aircraft being replaced.
(b) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary of the Air Force--
(1) may not take any action that would reduce the inventory
of air refueling tanker aircraft assigned to a reserve
component below the levels set forth in the budget of the
President for fiscal year 2025 (as submitted to Congress under
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code); and
(2) shall ensure that, in the event a reserve component
unit is assigned a greater number of KC-135 aircraft than are
being replaced with a KC-46 or later-generation air refueling
tanker aircraft, any KC-135 aircraft remaining after such
replacement will remain within the reserve component for
redistribution within that component.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Air Force may waive the
requirement to replace an air refueling tanker aircraft under
subsection (a), on a case by case basis, if the Secretary determines
that such replacement would degrade the readiness of the air refueling
capability of the Air Force.
(d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on October 1, 2025.
(e) Covered Reserve KC-135 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the
term ``covered reserve KC-135 aircraft'' means a KC-135 aircraft of the
reserve components of the Air Force that the Secretary of the Air Force
has identified to be replaced with a KC-46 or later-generation air
refueling tanker aircraft.
SEC. 149. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF KC-135 AIRCRAFT IN PMAI OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Air
Force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC-135
aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within the
reserve components of the Air Force.
(b) Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory Defined.--In this section,
the term ``primary mission aircraft inventory'' has the meaning given
that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 150. PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F-15E AIRCRAFT AND REQUIREMENT
TO CONDUCT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
STUDY.
(a) Prohibition on Retirement of F-15E Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force may not
retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup
aircraft inventory status any F-15E aircraft until September
30, 2027.
(2) Exception.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) of
shall not apply to individual F-15E aircraft that the Secretary
of the Air Force determines, on a case by case basis, to be no
longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of
aircraft accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation
and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft.
(3) Relationship to other law.--The prohibition under
paragraph (1) supercedes any provision of section 9062(l) of
title 10, United States Code, that is inconsistent with such
prohibition.
(b) Fighter Aircraft Capabilities and Requirements Study.--
(1) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter
into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded
research and development center pursuant to which the center
shall carry out--
(A) an analysis of the fighter aircraft
procurement, fielding, and divestment plan of the
Department of the Air Force, as submitted to Congress
in accordance with section 148 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 137 Stat. 178); and
(B) a fighter aircraft capability and requirements
study that estimates the number of fighter aircraft
needed by the Air Force to meet the requirements of
combatant commanders.
(2) Report to secretary.--The federally funded research and
development center that carries out the study and analysis
under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a
report on the results of such study and analysis.
(3) Reports and briefing to congress.--Not later than March
15, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) submit to the congressional defense committees
an unaltered copy of the report received by the
Secretary under paragraph (2);
(B) submit to such committees a separate report on
the views of the Secretary with respect to the results
of the study and analysis carried out under paragraph
(1), which shall include--
(i) a detailed explanation of the strategy
and methodology used to conduct the study and
analysis, including any force sizing and
shaping constructs, scenarios, and assumptions
used as part of such study and analysis; and
(ii) assessed operational risk based on the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff risk
management classifications set forth the most
recent version of the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff Manual 3105.01A, titled ``Joint
Risk Analysis Methodology''; and
(C) provide a briefing to the committees on such
results.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``fighter aircraft''
means--
(1) F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35 aircraft; and
(2) the Next Generation Air Dominance piloted combat
aircraft.
SEC. 151. NOTIFICATION OF DELAYS IN DELIVERY OF MH-139 AIRCRAFT.
(a) Notice Required.--Not later than 30 days after becoming aware
of an expected delay in the delivery date of an MH-139 aircraft, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives written notice
of such delay together with an explanation of the reasons for such
delay.
(b) Delivery Date Defined.--In this section, the term ``delivery
date'', when used with respect to an MH-139 aircraft, means the date on
which such aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Air Force under
the most recent schedule for such delivery in effect as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 152. PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELDING AIR BASE AIR DEFENSE SITES
AT AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
with the Commander of the United States Northern Command, the Commander
of United States European Command, and the Commander of United States
Indo-Pacific Command, shall develop and implement a plan to support the
fielding of air base air defense sites at Air Force installations and
other priority sites identified by the Secretary.
(b) Air Base Air Defense Site Requirements.--Each air base air
defense site fielded under the plan required under subsection (a) shall
have the following capabilities:
(1) Expeditionary mobile protection for dispersed air
bases.
(2) Fixed protection for primary air bases.
(3) Ground-based protection systems that incorporate
kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities.
(4) Counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
(5) Counter-fixed and Counter-rotary wing aircraft
capabilities.
(6) Counter-cruise missile capabilities.
(7) Interoperability with joint command and control
networks.
(8) 360-degree active and passive sensors.
(9) Systems and software that enable reduced staffing.
(c) Fielding Requirement.--Pursuant to the plan developed under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) by not later than September 30, 2027, field a total of
not fewer than four air base air defense sites, of which not
fewer than two such sites shall be located in the United
States; and
(2) in each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031, field at
least four air base air defense sites per year, of which not
fewer than two of the sites fielded each year shall be located
in the United States.
(d) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
the plan required under subsection (a).
SEC. 153. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF F-16 SIMULATORS AT
AIR NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING CENTERS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination
with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a plan to
fully fund the establishment and maintenance of F-16 simulators at
training centers of the Air National Guard as described in subsection
(b).
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) an estimate of the costs of maintaining F-16 simulators
at Air National Guard training centers that have such
simulators as of the date of the plan;
(2) an estimate of the costs of establishing F-16
simulators at all Air National Guard training centers that are
required to, but do not, have such simulators as of the date of
the plan, including training centers for Air National Guard
units converting from the A-10 aircraft to the F-16 aircraft;
and
(3) a plan for allocating funding to pay the costs
described in paragraphs (1) and (2), including the proportion
of such funding expected to be provided by the Air Force and
the Air National Guard, respectively.
(c) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and
(2) an assessment from the Secretary and the Chief of the
National Guard Bureau evaluating how the readiness of Air
National Guard Units requiring F-16 simulators may be affected
if such simulators are not established and maintained at
mission training centers as proposed under the plan.
SEC. 154. PLAN FOR SUSTAINMENT AND RECAPITALIZATION OF AIR NATIONAL
GUARD FIGHTER FLEET.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation
with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a plan to
sustain and recapitalize the fighter fleet of the Air National Guard.
(b) Elements.--The recapitalization plan required under subsection
(a) shall--
(1) identify each of the 25 fighter aircraft squadrons of
the Air National Guard in existence on the date of the
enactment of this Act;
(2) provide a plan for recapitalization of all such
squadrons at a similar rate as the fighter aircraft squadrons
of the active components of the Armed Forces, with the same
combination of legacy capability fighter aircraft and advanced
capability fighter aircraft found in fighter aircraft squadrons
of the active components of the Armed Forces;
(3) establish a timetable for a plan or actions for the
recapitalization proposed under paragraph (2), disaggregated by
fighter aircraft squadron and fiscal year, which shall identify
funding required for each fiscal year;
(4) assess budgetary effects on the active components of
the Armed Forces if the recapitalization plan proposed under
paragraph (2) were implemented in accordance with the timeline
established in paragraph (3); and
(5) assess the effects of such plan on the operational
readiness and personnel readiness of the active and reserve
components of the Armed Forces, including the effects of such
plan on the ability of such components to meet steady state and
contingency force presentation and mission requirements of
combatant commanders.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the Secretary
of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the sustainment and
recapitalization plan required under subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced capability fighter aircraft''--
(A) means the next-generation air dominance fighter
aircraft or any other fighter aircraft referenced or
designated as a sixth generation airframe; and
(B) does not include unmanned fighter aircraft.
(2) The term ``fifth generation'', with respect to fighter
aircraft, means an F-22 or F-35 aircraft.
(3) The term ``fighter aircraft'' has the meaning given
that term in section 9062(i)(2) of title 10, United States
Code.
(4) The term ``legacy capability fighter aircraft'' means
pre-fifth generation fighter aircraft, including an F-16, both
pre-block and post-block, F-15C/D, F-15E/EX, and A-10.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
SEC. 161. MODIFICATION TO AIR FORCE AND NAVY USE OF COMMERCIAL DUAL-USE
PARTS IN CERTAIN AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES.
Section 161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 3453 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``used'';
(2) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``new,'' before
``used''; and
(3) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``, or from a
certified production approval holder pursuant to part 21 of
title 14, Code of Federal Regulations'' before the period at
the end.
SEC. 162. MEASURES TO INCREASE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY FOR SMALL
UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
carry out an integrated set of measures--
(1) to identify risks in the supply chain for small
unmanned aerial systems (referred to in this section as
``sUAS''); and
(2) to increase the resiliency of such sUAS supply chain
using parts supplied by domestic sources and from allies and
partners of the United States.
(b) Elements.--The measures carried out under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Disassembly and analysis of commercially available
foreign drone aircraft.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once
every three years thereafter until 2034, the Secretary of
Defense shall fully disassemble a drone aircraft made by Da
Jiang Innovations or a similar commercially available sUAS
manufactured in a covered foreign country in order to--
(A) create a taxonomy for each component that
categorizes the component by function, level of risk,
and such other criteria as the Secretary determines
appropriate; and
(B) help assess the risk of such components for the
purposes of supply chain monitoring and visibility.
(2) Supply chain risk framework.--Not later than 150 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act and using the
taxonomy developed under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of
Defense shall develop a supply chain risk framework in order
to--
(A) assess the risk of each sUAS component to
Department of Defense networks or operations;
(B) for components that present a risk as
determined under subparagraph (A), identify any
manufacturers of such components are based in covered
foreign countries and evaluate whether measures to
mitigate the risk posed by such foreign-produced
components are feasible or practical; and
(C) determine if any of the foreign companies in
the sUAS supply chain should be included on the list
maintained by the Department of Defense in accordance
with section 1260H of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(3) Resilient supply chain strategy.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act and based on
the analyses conducted under paragraphs (1) and (2), the
Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy to develop a
secure and resilient domestic and allied supply chain of
critical components for sUASs, which shall include--
(A) identification of sources of supply for sUAS
components outside of a covered foreign country
assessed to present a risk under paragraph (2)(A) and
the total manufacturing capacity of such suppliers;
(B) an assessment of the total requirement for
sUASs of the Department of Defense;
(C) a plan to increase the manufacturing capacity
of alternative sources of supply that can meet the
requirement specified in subparagraph (B), including
estimated funding needs; and
(D) a description of how existing initiatives and
programs of the Department of Defense may be used to
create alternative sUAS sources of supply outside of a
covered foreign country, including recommendations
for--
(i) using authorities available to the
Department of Defense, such as Defense
Production Act authorities, the Industrial Base
Analysis and Sustainment program, loan
guarantees, or other programs; and
(ii) incentivizing private sector
investment to grow or foster domestic or allied
sourcing for components for sUASs.
(c) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that includes--
(1) a list of each component identified under subsection
(b)(1), including a description of any security vulnerabilities
associated with such component;
(2) a description of the supply chain risk framework
developed under subsection (b)(2);
(3) any recommendations for the inclusion of companies on
the list described in subsection (b)(2)(C); and
(4) the full strategy developed under subsection (b)(3).
(d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(e) Covered Foreign Country Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered foreign country'' has the meaning given that term in section
848(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note).
SEC. 163. POLICY ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS FOR INTO-PLANE FUEL
DELIVERIES FOR HEAVY-LIFT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Establishment of Policy.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency shall develop and implement a policy pursuant to which
acquisition planning shall be performed for any contract providing for
the into-plane procurement for heavy-lift aircraft of an estimated
5,000,000 gallons or more of aviation fuel per year within the
continental United States.
(b) Use of Evaluation Factors.--As part of the acquisition planning
required under subsection (a), the Director of the Defense Logistics
Agency shall determine whether to use evaluation factors to assess the
qualifications of fixed-based operators bidding on contracts described
in such subsection. In the event the Director determines it is
appropriate to use such evaluation factors, the factors may include the
following:
(1) Whether the fixed-base operator is able to maintain
sufficient onsite fuel storage.
(2) Whether the fixed-base operator's total number of
employees is sufficient to service military customers.
(3) Whether the fixed-based operator is capable of
performing a sufficient range of cargo on-load, off-load, and
handling operations, including for dangerous goods and cargo,
for military aircraft of all sizes.
(4) Whether the fixed-based operator has acceptable past
performance history on similar procurements.
(5) Any other factors the Director determines appropriate.
(c) Consultation.--The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
shall, as appropriate, consult with appropriate personnel of the
military departments in developing mission requirements at commercial
airports for purposes of the acquisition planning required under
subsection (a).
(d) Heavy-lift Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``heavy-lift aircraft'' means an aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff
weight in excess of 107,000 pounds.
SEC. 164. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND CONTRACTING
RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING
TECHNOLOGY.
(a) Prohibition on Agency Operation or Procurement.--The Secretary
of Defense shall not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the
procurement of--
(1) a covered light detection and ranging technology
(referred to in this section as ``LiDAR technology'') that--
(A) is manufactured in a covered foreign country or
by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;
(B) uses operating software developed in a covered
foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered
foreign country; or
(C) uses network connectivity or data storage
located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a
covered foreign country; or
(2) a system or systems that incorporates, interfaces with,
or otherwise uses LiDAR technology as described in paragraph
(1).
(b) Exemption.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not
apply if the operation, procurement, or contracting action is for the
purposes of intelligence, electronic warfare, and information warfare
operations, testing, analysis, and training.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition
under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary
certifies, in writing, to the congressional defense committees that the
operation, procurement, or contracting action is required in the
national interest of the United States.
(d) Effective Date.--The prohibition under section (a) shall take
effect on June 30, 2026.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered foreign country'' means any of the
following:
(A) The People's Republic of China.
(B) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
(C) The Democratic People's Republic of North
Korea.
(D) The Russian Federation.
(2) The term ``covered LiDAR company'' means any of the
following:
(A) Hesai Technology (or any subsidiary or
affiliate of Hesai Technology).
(B) Any entity that produces or provides LiDAR and
that is included on--
(i) the Consolidated Screening List
maintained by the International Trade
Administration of the Department of Commerce;
or
(ii) the civil-military fusion list
maintained under section 1260h of the William
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(C) Any entity that produces or provides LiDAR and
that--
(i) is domiciled in a covered foreign
country; or
(ii) is subject to unmitigated foreign
ownership, control or influence by a covered
foreign country, as determined by the Secretary
of Defense in accordance with the National
Industrial Security Program or any successor to
such program.
(3) The term ``covered LiDAR technology'' means LiDAR
technology and any related services and equipment manufactured
by a covered LiDAR company.
(4) The terms ``light detection and ranging'' and ``LiDAR''
mean a sensor that emits light, often in the form of a pulsed
or modulated laser, and scans or flashes the environment to
detect and measure the range of its surroundings.
SEC. 165. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF F-35 AIRCRAFT PENDING
CERTIFICATION ON IMPROVEMENTS AND CORRECTION OF
DEFICIENCIES.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not accept or take
delivery of covered F-35 aircraft in excess of the maximum quantities
specified in subsection (c) until the date on which the Secretary
certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary is
in compliance with each of the following requirements:
(1) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
appropriate actions and milestones, to develop and field F-35
aircraft and mission systems digital-twin models across the F-
35 enterprise.
(2) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
appropriate actions and milestones, to procure at least one new
cooperative avionics flying test bed aircraft for the F-35
enterprise.
(3) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan, with
appropriate actions and milestones, to procure and construct a
new F-35 mission software integration laboratory to enable
concurrent testing of TR-2 and TR-3 mission system hardware,
software, and any existing or new F-35 capabilities.
(4) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective
actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and
recommendations identified in the 2024 F-35 Initial Operational
Testing and Evaluation report submitted to Congress by the
Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation.
(5) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective
actions and milestones to minimize F-35 new aircraft production
interruptions and resolve all programmatic deficiencies
associated with the new F-35 mission system radar hardware and
software related to the development, testing, acceptance,
certification, production, and fielding of the radar as
identified by the Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office.
(6) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a plan of corrective
actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and
recommendations identified in the report of the F-35 software
Independent Review Team commissioned by the Secretary of the
Air Force and the Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office.
(7) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in accordance
with subsection (b)) and is implementing a corrective action
plan with appropriate actions, milestones, necessary technical
data and other resources, and metrics for measuring
improvements, to address long-standing sustainment challenges
and improve fleetwide mission capable and full mission capable
rates for F-35 aircraft. At a minimum, such plan shall provide
for--
(A) completing the set-up of military service
depots and attaining the required production capacity;
(B) addressing and mitigating corrosion,
particularly in all F-35 variants, including the
necessary parts, equipment, technical data, and any
necessary adjustments to squadron staffing to
effectively conduct corrosion inspections and work;
(C) improving the visibility and availability of
assets and parts that detract from mission capable
rates; and
(D) developing mechanisms to surge supply support
for the air vehicle and engine and ensure continuity of
F-35 logistics and operations in contested
environments.
(8) The Secretary has submitted all plans and corrective
action plans described in paragraphs (1) through (7) to the
congressional defense committees as required under subsection
(b).
(9) The Secretary has met the requirements of subsections
(b)(5) and (c) of section 226 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137
Stat. 196) and has submitted all documentation required to be
submitted to Congress pursuant to such subsections.
(b) Submittal of Plans to Congress.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees all plans and corrective
action plans described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of
subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each plan submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) an estimate of the total amount of funds
required to complete implementation of the plan;
(B) realistic, event-driven schedules to achieve
the objectives of the plan; and
(C) a schedule risk assessment to a minimum of 80
percent confidence level.
(3) Form.--Each plan described in paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(c) Maximum Quantities.--The maximum quantities of covered F-35
aircraft specified in this subsection are the following:
(1) Thirty F-35A aircraft.
(2) Nine F-35B aircraft.
(3) Nine F-35C aircraft.
(d) Annual Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2025, and on an
annual basis thereafter for the following five years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes a comprehensive update on all
plans that--
(A) were developed pursuant to paragraphs (1)
through (7) of subsection (a); and
(B) are being implemented by the Secretary as of
the date of the report.
(2) Form.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
(e) Covered f-35 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered F-35'' aircraft means new production F-35 aircraft--
(1) that are authorized to be procured using funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of Defense;
and
(2) the procurement of which is fully funded by the United
States.
SEC. 166. ASSESSMENTS OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR-TO-AIR
MISSILES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary
of the Navy, in coordination with the commanders of the combatant
commands, shall jointly assess the sufficiency of established inventory
requirements for air-to-air missiles.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the
Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly--
(1) assess planned deliveries of air-to-air missiles
through 2029 and the total available missiles by type in each
year through 2029;
(2) assess combined requirements for air-to-air missiles to
support operational plans of the United States Central Command,
the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the United States
Northern Command, and the United States European Command, at
low, medium, and high risk;
(3) consider emerging requirements for surface-to-air
defense and collaborative combat aircraft and how those
additional missions will affect inventory requirements for air-
to-air missiles;
(4) consider the sufficiency of planned acquisition for
air-to-air missiles through 2029 to meet operational
requirements;
(5) consider whether continuing production of the advanced
medium-range air-to-air missile program of record through 2029
would enhance available inventories of air-to-air missiles; and
(6) develop recommendations to adjust the planned mix of
missiles, including an assessment of whether extending the
range or capability of existing air-to-air missiles would
better support combined combatant command requirements at
medium risk.
(c) Report.--Following the completion of the assessment required
under subsection (a), but not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary
of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the
assessment, which shall include a summary of the results of the
assessment with respect to each element specified in subsection (b).
(d) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (c) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 167. PLAN FOR SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES OF ARMED OVERWATCH
AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the United
States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for integrating signals
intelligence capabilities on fielded armed overwatch aircraft.
(b) Plan Requirements.--At a minimum, the plan required by
subsection (a) shall--
(1) define the signals intelligence requirements for armed
overwatch aircraft, including the required signals intelligence
capabilities and the number of aircraft to be equipped with
such capabilities;
(2) articulate the resources necessary by fiscal year to
fulfill the requirements described in paragraph (1); and
(3) include any other matters the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and
the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command
consider relevant.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint
Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships.
Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program.
Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features
activities.
Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract
experts in science, engineering, and
certain other disciplines.
Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program.
Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing
for defense capability development.
Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and
delivery program for F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X)
destroyer vessels.
Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning
the artificial intelligence workforce of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy.
Sec. 223. Modification of CVN-73 to support fielding of MQ-25 unmanned
aerial vehicle.
Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
Governing Council relating to artificial
intelligence models and advanced artificial
intelligence technologies.
Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when
awarding research grants.
Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group.
Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.
Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group.
Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office
of Strategic Capital to certain private-
sector organizations.
Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative.
Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program.
Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance
maintenance activities.
Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program.
Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition
algorithms.
Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and
demonstration of artificial intelligence
toward biotechnology applications for
national security.
Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain
workflow and operations tasks.
Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research
collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research,
development, test, and evaluation
activities.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap.
Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters
relating to electromagnetic spectrum in
international fora.
Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies
within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and
availability of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major
Range and Test Facility Base.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development,
test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section
4201.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 211. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE JOINT
ENERGETICS TRANSITION OFFICE.
Subsection (d) of section 148 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``(d) Budgeting and Funding Requirements.--
``(1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Office
is budgeted for and funded in a manner sufficient to ensure the
Office has the staff and other resources necessary to
effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in
subsection (c).
``(2) In the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for
fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title
31), the Secretary of Defense shall include a dedicated budget
line item for the implementation of subsection (a) and for the
testing and evaluation of energetic materials and technologies
by the Office.''.
SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF THE
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.
The second section 222e of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the Secretary of
Defense shall'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense, after
coordinating with the Secretaries of the military departments,
shall''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) in the case of a military construction project, has
reached 35 percent design.''.
SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO DEFENSE LABORATORY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS.
Section 2194(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(8) entering into new and separate contracts or
cooperative agreements with, or making grants to, the
institution to provide financial assistance for activities
conducted under such partnership agreement.''.
SEC. 214. EXTENSION OF GLOBAL RESEARCH WATCH PROGRAM.
Section 4066(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2035''.
SEC. 215. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION FEATURES
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4067 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``during the
research and development phase of such system'' and inserting ``to
increase ally and partner military capability or improve coalition
interoperability''.
(b) Cost-sharing.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) Any contract for the design or development of an
exportability feature of a system resulting from activities under
subsection (a) for the purpose of enhancing or enabling the
exportability of the system shall include a cost-sharing provision that
requires the contractor to bear half of the cost of such activities, or
such other portion of such cost as the Secretary considers appropriate
upon showing of good cause.''; and
(3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
(A) by inserting ``or (2)'' after ``paragraph
(1)'';
(B) by inserting ``or exportability feature'' after
``with respect to a designated system''; and
(C) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``in the case
of a designated system,'' before ``the''.
SEC. 216. MODIFICATION TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT
EXPERTS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND CERTAIN OTHER
DISCIPLINES.
Section 4092 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``science and
engineering'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and certain
other disciplines'';
(2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(11) Office of strategic capital.--The Director of the
Office of Strategic Capital may carry out a program of
personnel management authority provided in subsection (b) in
order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in finance
and investment for the Office.''; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``5
scientific and engineering positions in the
Office'' and inserting ``20 scientific and
engineering positions in the Office, of which
not more than 5 such positions may be positions
of administration or management of the
Office'';
(ii) in subparagraph (E) by striking ``5
scientific and engineering positions in the
Unit'' and inserting ``35 scientific and
engineering positions in the Unit, of which not
more than 5 such positions may be positions of
administration or management of the Unit'';
(iii) in subparagraph (H), by striking
``15'' and inserting ``25'';
(iv) in subparagraph (I), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(v) in subparagraph (J), by adding ``and''
at the end; and
(vi) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(K) in the case of the Office of Strategic
Capital, appoint individuals to a total of not more
than 30 positions in the Office;''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (A)
to read as follows:
``(A) in the case of employees appointed pursuant
to subparagraphs (B), (D), (E), (H), and (K) of
paragraph (1), at a rate to be determined by the head
of the organization concerned up to 150 percent of the
total annual compensation payable to the Vice President
under section 104 of title 3;''.
SEC. 217. CODIFICATION OF THE LABORATORY QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4128. Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program
``(a) Program Required.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,
shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall establish the
panels described in subsection (b) and direct such panels--
``(A) to review and make recommendations to the Secretary
with respect to--
``(i) existing policies and practices affecting the
science and technology reinvention laboratories to
improve the mission effectiveness of such laboratories;
``(ii) new initiatives proposed by the science and
technology reinvention laboratories; and
``(iii) new interpretations of existing provisions
of law that would enhance the ability of a director of
a science and technology reinvention laboratory to
manage the laboratory and discharge the mission of the
laboratory;
``(B) to support implementation of current and future
initiatives affecting the science and technology reinvention
laboratories; and
``(C) to conduct assessments or data analysis on the
effectiveness of the authorities granted to the science and
technology reinvention laboratories and such other issues as
the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
``(2) The program carried out pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
known as the `Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program'.
``(b) Panels.--The panels described in this subsection are the
following:
``(1) A panel on personnel, workforce development, and
talent management.
``(2) A panel on facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
``(3) A panel on research strategy, technology transfer,
and industry and university partnerships.
``(4) A panel on governance and oversight processes.
``(c) Composition of Panels.--(1) Each panel described in
paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b) may be composed of subject
matter and technical management experts from--
``(A) laboratories and research centers of the Army, Navy,
and Air Force;
``(B) appropriate Defense Agencies;
``(C) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering; and
``(D) such other entities as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.
``(2) The panel described in subsection (b)(4) shall be composed
of--
``(A) at least one member from each of the science and
technology reinvention laboratories; and
``(B) such other members as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.
``(d) Governance of Panels.--(1) The chairperson of each panel
established pursuant to subsection (a) shall be selected by the members
of the respective panel.
``(2) Each panel, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering, shall transmit to the Science and
Technology Executive Committee of the Department of Defense such
information or findings on topics requiring decision or approval as the
panel considers appropriate.
``(e) Interpretation of Provisions of Law.--(1) The Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering, acting under the guidance of
the Secretary, shall issue regulations regarding the meaning, scope,
implementation, and applicability of any provision of a statute
relating to a science and technology reinvention laboratory.
``(2) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), the Under
Secretary shall, to the degree practicable, emphasize providing the
maximum operational flexibility to the directors of the science and
technology reinvention laboratories to discharge the missions of their
laboratories.
``(3) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), the Under
Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, consult and coordinate with
the secretaries of the military departments and such other agencies or
entities as the Under Secretary considers relevant on any proposed
revision to regulations under paragraph (1).
``(4) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), the Under
Secretary shall seek recommendations from the panel described in
subsection (b)(4).
``(f) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Defined.--In
this section, the term `science and technology reinvention laboratory'
means a Department of Defense laboratory designated as a Department of
Defense science and technology reinvention laboratory under section
4121 of this title.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 211 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
note prec. 4121) is repealed.
SEC. 218. MODIFICATION TO CONSORTIUM ON USE OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
FOR DEFENSE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT.
Section 223(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) develop a process to certify new materials and
processes for fabricating flight critical parts and initiate
planning for a rapidly deployable additive manufacturing system
that is capable of fabricating replacement safety-critical
parts for military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles in
environments where access to traditionally manufactured
replacement parts is severely restricted.''.
SEC. 219. MODIFICATION TO CONTINUOUS CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT AND
DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT.
Section 225(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 195) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``designate two F-35A
aircraft, two F-35B aircraft, and two F-35C aircraft'' and
inserting ``designate a total of not fewer than nine F-35A, F-
35B, or F-35C aircraft''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``Lot 19'' and
inserting ``Lot 18''.
SEC. 220. MODIFICATIONS TO TEST PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING PLANT OF DDG(X)
DESTROYER VESSELS.
Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1599) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following
new sentence: ``A minimum of two motor technologies with
comparable efficiency, weight, and space characteristics that
provide minimum of 40 megawatts of reserve power, in excess of
propulsion and ship service at patrol speed, shall be tested in
full scale to mitigate program risk and provide sufficient
competition prior to down selecting to a class decision.'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) and
inserting the following new paragraph (1):
``(1) Two electrical propulsion motor technologies.''; and
(3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``that incorporates
two propulsion motor technology options'' before the period at
the end.
SEC. 221. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO DEFINING, IDENTIFYING, AND PLANNING
THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
(a) Appointment of Responsible Official .--Section 230 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law
116-92; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 501) is amended by striking subsection (c)
and inserting the following:
``(c) Responsibility.--
``(1) Appointment of officer.--Not later than April 30,
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint a civilian
official responsible for the development and implementation of
the policy and implementation plan set forth in subsections (a)
and (b), respectively. The official shall be known as the
`Chief Digital Engineering Recruitment and Management Officer
of the Department of Defense'.
``(2) Additional responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities specified in paragraph (1), the Officer
appointed under such paragraph shall--
``(A) fully define and identify the artificial
intelligence workforce of the Department of Defense,
including by--
``(i) clarifying the roles and
responsibilities of the artificial intelligence
workforce and the relationship between the
artificial intelligence workforce and the
overall Department of Defense innovation
workforce and digital workforce;
``(ii) coding artificial intelligence
workforce roles in workforce data systems; and
``(iii) developing a qualification program
for artificial intelligence workforce roles;
and
``(B) update the Department of Defense Human
Capital Operating Plan to be consistent with the
Strategic Management Plan of the Department and the
Annual Performance Plan of the Department relating to
artificial intelligence workforce issues, including--
``(i) addressing the human capital
implementation actions planned to support the
strategic goals and priorities identified in
the Agency Strategic Plan and Annual
Performance Plan; and
``(ii) ensuring the use of consistent
artificial intelligence terminology.
``(3) Expiration of appointment.--The appointment of the
Officer under paragraph (1) shall expire on September 30,
2030.''.
(b) Digital Engineering Implementation Plan Update.--Not later than
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report that includes an update on
any activities carried out in accordance with the implementation plan
required under section 230(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 501).
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(1) the positions included in the artificial intelligence
workforce of the Department as of the date of the briefing;
(2) any positions not identified under paragraph (1) that
should be included in the artificial intelligence workforce of
the Department;
(3) which positions require Department of Defense personnel
with artificial intelligence skills;
(4) the current state of the artificial intelligence
workforce of the Department as of the ate of the briefing; and
(5) planned or proposed future requirements for the
artificial intelligence workforce of the Department.
SEC. 222. MODIFICATION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION STRATEGY.
Section 256 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1290) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Education
Platforms.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall--
``(A) develop a set of distance education courses
on--
``(i) the foundational concepts of
artificial intelligence and machine learning;
and
``(ii) the responsible and ethical design,
development, acquisition and procurement,
deployment, and use of artificial intelligence
and machine learning applications; and
``(B) make such courses available to members of the
Armed Forces.
``(2) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the progress of the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer in implementing paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 223. MODIFICATION OF CVN-73 TO SUPPORT FIELDING OF MQ-25 UNMANNED
AERIAL VEHICLE.
Section 219 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1680) is
amended by striking ``shall'' and all that follows and inserting
``shall modify the compartments and infrastructure of the aircraft
carrier designated CVN-73 to support the fielding of the MQ-25 unmanned
aerial vehicle before the planned deployment date of such vehicle.''.
SEC. 224. MODIFICATION TO INNOVATORS INFORMATION REPOSITORY IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 220 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note
prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Office, the Defense Innovation Unit,
and the'' before ``Defense Technical Information Center'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``in accordance with
subsection (e)'' before the period at the end;
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) be coordinated across the Department of Defense to
focus on small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), including--
``(A) participants in the Small Business Innovation
Research Program or the Small Business Technology
Transfer Program established under section 9 of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638);
``(B) participants in the pilot program established
under section 834 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 or the Rapid Defense
Experimentation Reserve of the Department of Defense;
and
``(C) small business concerns that are
nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in
section 3014 of title 10, United States Code) that work
with research, innovation, and advanced project
entities;''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``and'' at the end; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraphs:
``(E) the date of the initial award to the
participant from the Department of Defense; and
``(F) the dates of any additional awards made to
the participant by the Department of Defense, including
the dates of any contracts or other agreements entered
into between the participant the Department of Defense;
and''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Updates Required.--Not less frequently than once each fiscal
quarter and subject to the availability of appropriations, the head of
the Defense Technical Information Center, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall update
the innovators information repository established under this
section.''.
SEC. 225. DUTIES OF CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
GOVERNING COUNCIL RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
MODELS AND ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 238(d)(3)(E) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C.
note prec. 4061) is amended--
(1) by redesignating clause (x) as clause (xi); and
(2) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause
(x):
``(x) With respect to artificial
intelligence models and advanced artificial
intelligence technologies--
``(I) to identify and assess
artificial intelligence models and
advanced artificial intelligence
technologies that could pose a national
security risk if accessed by an
adversary of the United States;
``(II) to develop strategies to
prevent unauthorized access and usage
of potent artificial intelligence
models by countries that are
adversaries of the United States; and
``(III) to make recommendations to
Congress and relevant Federal agencies
for legislative or administrative
action in the field of artificial
intelligence.''.
SEC. 226. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICY WHEN
AWARDING RESEARCH GRANTS.
Section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ``subsection (g)''
and inserting ``subsection (h)'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) through (h) as
subsections (f) through (i), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection (e):
``(e) Annual Reviews Required.--Not later than March 30, 2025, and
not later than March 30 of each year thereafter--
``(1) each head of a Department of Defense component that
awards grants for research shall carry out a review of a
representative sample of the research grants awarded by the
respective component in the previous fiscal year to ensure that
the component is awarding grants in compliance with the
applicable policies of the Department of Defense; and
``(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall carry out a separate review of a
representative sample of the research grants awarded by such
components in the previous fiscal year.''; and
(4) in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and on the
periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection (e)''
after ``by subsection (a)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
through (G) as clauses (i) through (vii),
respectively, and indenting such clauses two
ems to the right;
(ii) by inserting before clause (i), as
redesignated by clause (i) of this
subparagraph, the following new subparagraph
(A):
``(A) With respect to the activities carried out
under the initiative required by subsection (a), the
following:''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(B) With respect to the periodic reviews
conducted pursuant to subsection (e), the following:
``(i) The total number of research grants
awarded by the Department in the fiscal year
covered by the reviews.
``(ii) The number of reviews carried out
pursuant to subsection (e)(1).
``(iii) The number of reviews carried out
pursuant to subsection (e)(2).
``(iv) A description of the processes by
which the heads of the components described in
paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering conducted the reviews under such
subsection.
``(v) An assessment of issues identified
during the reviews carried out under subsection
(e), including a list of grants that were
identified as having not been awarded in
compliance with applicable policies of the
Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 227. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DIRECTED ENERGY WORKING GROUP.
Section 219(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the following:
``Each such briefing shall include--
``(A) for each organization and element of the
Department carrying out work related to directed energy
capabilities, cost data and associated program elements
for each fiscal year across the period covered by the
most recent future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code (as of the time of the briefing); and
``(B) information on any enabling work that
supports such capabilities, including--
``(i) vehicle or software integration and
testing;
``(ii) command, control and targeting
architectures;
``(iii) supporting infrastructure
requirements; and
``(iv) workforce training.''; and
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``4 years'' and inserting
``9 years''.
SEC. 228. NATIONAL DEFENSE ECONOMIC COMPETITION RESEARCH COUNCIL.
(a) Establishment of Council.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a council to identify, evaluate, and coordinate
existing research efforts, or propose new research topics,
relating to economic competition activities, such as economic
coercion, manipulation, or other uses of economic power to
undermine the national defense strategy of the United States
and the partners and allies of the United States.
(2) Designation.--The council established pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``National Defense Economic
Competition Research Council'' (referred to in this section as
the ``Council'').
(b) Charter and Mission.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue a
charter for the Council with a mission that includes the following:
(1) Conducting analysis of ongoing or proposed government
and academic research relating to economic competition.
(2) Making proposals for new areas of research to increase
understanding of adversarial uses of economic tools in support
of military objectives to improve understanding of threats,
vulnerabilities, and defensive options to mitigate such threats
and vulnerabilities.
(3) Informing the tools available to the Department of
Defense to defend against such economic competition, coercion
and manipulation activities, including the use of adversarial
capital to acquire technology, real estate, or other
infrastructure, or to preemptively deny access by the United
States.
(4) Assessing current data needs or shortfalls impairing
understanding of threats and vulnerabilities relating to
economic competition.
(5) Convening groups, which may include academic
institutions, nonprofit organizations, commercial entities,
other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and
international partners, to better understand regional
requirements or inform the understanding of regional partners
on the threats and vulnerabilities relating to military
objectives as a result of increasing economic competition.
(6) Carrying out such other activities relating to economic
competition as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(c) Participants.--
(1) Co-chairs.--The co-chairs of the Council shall be the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
(2) In general.--The co-chairs of the Council shall ensure
that the Council includes participation from each of the
following:
(A) The Office of Commercial and Economic
Assessment of the Air Force.
(B) The Office of Expanded Competition.
(C) The Office of Strategic Capital.
(D) The Defense Innovation Unit.
(E) The Strategic Capabilities Office.
(F) The Joint Warfighting Analysis Center (JWAC).
(G) The Office of Global Economic and Investment
Security under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy.
(H) The Office of Naval Research, including ONR-
Global.
(I) The Army Research Office.
(J) The Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
(K) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
(L) The Office of Strategic Intelligence and
Analysis under the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
(M) The program office of the Minerva Research
Initiative.
(N) Other relevant organizations as determined by
the Secretary of Defense.
(d) Input From the Joint Staff and Combatant Commands.--The Council
shall regularly solicit input from the Joint Staff and combatant
commands on needs, problem statements, or other topics relating to
economic competition activities described in subsection (a)(1)
affecting their areas of responsibility.
(e) Termination.--The Council shall terminate on December 31, 2035.
SEC. 229. AGILITY PRIME TRANSITION WORKING GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering and the Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit, shall establish a working group to be known as the ``Agility
Prime Transition Working Group'' (referred to in this section as the
``Working Group'').
(b) Duties.--The duties of the Working Group shall include the
following:
(1) To develop and implement a strategy to transition
capabilities developed under the Agility Prime program of the
Air Force to program executive offices of the covered Armed
Forces, as appropriate.
(2) To provide a forum for members of the Working Group to
coordinate activities relating to hybrid and electric vertical
takeoff and landing capabilities developed under the Agility
Prime program, including--
(A) research, development, testing, and evaluation
activities;
(B) demonstration activities; and
(C) activities to transition such capabilities from
the research and development phase into operational use
within the covered Armed Forces, as appropriate.
(3) To identify programs, projects, activities, and
requirements of the covered Armed Forces that may be supported
by technologies and capabilities developed under the Agility
Prime program, including hybrid and electric vertical takeoff
and landing aircraft, advanced air mobility platforms,
autonomous flight capabilities, test and evaluation software,
and related technologies.
(4) To identify requirements of the combatant commands and
the covered Armed Forces that align with previous, ongoing, or
planned efforts under the Agility Prime program.
(5) To assess whether previous, ongoing, or planned efforts
under the Agility Prime program and other vertical take off and
landing aircraft capability development efforts align with
other current, planned, or future acquisition programs of the
covered Armed Forces.
(6) Identify any changes to doctrine, organization,
training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and
policy (commonly known as ``DOTMLPF-P'') required to
successfully integrate hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and
landing aircraft platforms into future force design.
(7) To assist the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment in preparing the reports required
under subsection (g).
(c) Membership.--The Working Group shall be composed of
representatives from the following organizations:
(1) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
(2) The military departments.
(3) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(4) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
(5) The Defense Innovation Unit.
(6) The Office of Strategic Capital.
(7) The United States Special Operations Command.
(8) The United States Transportation Command.
(9) Such other organizations and elements of the Department
of Defense as the Chairperson of the Working Group determines
appropriate.
(d) Chairperson.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, or the designee of the Under Secretary, shall serve as
the Chairperson of the Working Group.
(e) Meetings.--The Working Group shall meet not less frequently
than twice each year at the call of the Chairperson.
(f) Termination.--The working group shall terminate on September
30, 2027.
(g) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2025, and not
later than September 30 of each year thereafter through 2027, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of the
Working Group. Each report shall include, with respect to the year
covered by the report, information on--
(1) any funding under the categories of research,
development, test, and evaluation, procurement, or operation
and maintenance that is expected to be used for further
development or procurement of hybrid and electric vertical
takeoff and landing capabilities in the fiscal year of the
report and the in the following fiscal year;
(2) any planned transitions of hybrid and electric vertical
takeoff and landing technologies to--
(A) acquisition programs of the covered Armed
Forces; or
(B) research, development, test, and evaluation
programs of the covered Armed Forces.
(3) any actions taken by the Working Group;
(4) any milestones achieved by the Working Group; and
(5) such other matters as the Under Secretary determines
appropriate.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Agility Prime program'' means the program of
the Air Force under which the Air Force is developing hybrid
and electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities in
collaboration with partners in commercial industry and other
sectors.
(2) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
SEC. 230. AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE
OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL TO CERTAIN PRIVATE-SECTOR
ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Authorization.--Using the authority provided under section
1599g of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital, may carry out
a program under which the Director arranges for the temporary
assignment of an employee of the Office to a qualifying private-sector
organization.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the program under subsection (a)
shall be--
(1) to enable the Office of Strategic Capital to rapidly
acquire industry-specific context and technical competence
across high priority technology and industrial focus areas
through immersion in highly relevant emerging technology and
business ecosystems across the United States; and
(2) to enhance, among personnel of the Department--
(A) understanding of, connectivity with, and access
to knowledge about critical and emerging defense
industrial base capabilities; and
(B) understanding of the strategic role that
venture capital and private equity operations have in
shaping future sustainment and modernization
requirements for the defense industrial base.
(c) Matching and Tracking Capabilities.--In carrying out program
under subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital
shall--
(1) use digital automation and analysis capability to
optimize the identification, assessment, and placement of
participants within the program, which shall include the
ability to match and track private-sector organizations with
employees of the Office participating in the program in a
manner that aligns the priorities, needs, and expertise of such
employees, organizations, and the Office; and
(2) establish a database or other digital automation
capability that--
(A) enables the Office to identify and track
current and former participants in the program;
(B) documents the nature of the experience such
participants had while in the program; and
(C) is suitable for potential development and
expansion to other organizations of Department of
Defense in the event the Secretary of Defense
determines such expansion is appropriate.
(d) Qualifying Private-sector Organization Defined.--In this
section, the term ``qualifying private-sector organization'' means a
private-sector organization that has functions and expertise relevant
to the responsibilities of the Office of Strategic Capital, which may
include organization such as a venture capital firm, private equity
firm, or other such organizations as determined appropriated by the
Director of the Office.
SEC. 231. QUANTUM BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE.
(a) Initiative Required.--
(1) In general.--The Director of the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency shall establish and carry out an
initiative to rapidly expand and support efforts to evaluate
concepts, development plans, and prototypes, components, and
subsystems needed to develop a utility-scale quantum computing
capability available to the Department of Defense.
(2) Designation.--The initiative established pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Quantum Benchmarking
Initiative'' (referred to in this section as the
``Initiative'').
(b) Elements.--The Initiative shall include the following:
(1) Activities to broaden existing efforts of the
Department of Defense to verify and validate commercial efforts
to design and build utility-scale quantum computers, including
through collaboration with key partners in the Air Force
Research Laboratory, the Office of Strategic Capital, the
Defense Innovation Unit, and such other partners and
organizations of the Department of Defense as the Director of
the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency deems
appropriate.
(2) Working with the Office of Strategic Capital to
establish regular interactions with the venture capital and
finance community to help accelerate commercial efforts to
develop concepts, plans, prototypes, components, and subsystems
needed to develop viable utility-scale quantum computers.
(3) Working with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Industrial Base Policy to connect key performers in
fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computing with support for
industrial bases analysis, manufacturing support, and other
analysis support to help foster and grow the broader industrial
base supporting fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computing.
(4) Working with the military departments and other
components of the Department of Defense to refine use cases for
militarily relevant applications of utility-scale quantum
computers.
(c) Repeal of Reporting Requirement.--Subsection (c) of section 229
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1611; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is hereby repealed.
SEC. 232. EXPANSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL ON-DEMAND PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall take such steps as
may be necessary--
(1) to expand the availability of the Digital On-Demand
Program to--
(A) all organizations and elements of the
Department of Defense; and
(B) all members of the Armed Forces and civilian
employees of the Department; and
(2) to actively promote the Program throughout the
Department.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter through 2029,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
progress of the Secretary in expanding and promoting the Digital On-
Demand Program as described in subsection (a).
(c) Digital on Demand Program Defined.--In this section, the term
``Digital On-Demand Program'' means the program overseen by the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer pursuant to which
educational resources on artificial intelligence, emerging
technologies, data literacy, and related topics are made available to
personnel of the Department of Defense through a digital platform on an
on-demand basis.
SEC. 233. MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL DATA TO ENHANCE
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
(a) Policies Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Secretaries of
the military departments and the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop and
implement policies to manage and utilize data derived from digital data
systems for aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles to inform and support
maintenance activities conducted with respect to such aircraft, ships,
and vehicles.
(b) Elements.--The policies required by subsection (a) shall
include investment in advanced and scalable data infrastructure to
efficiently record, transmit, categorize, and otherwise process data
generated by digital data systems described in such subsection. Such
policies shall--
(1) require development of a strategy to invest in advanced
technologies, including automated systems and artificial
intelligence, to streamline the process of organizing,
indexing, and categorizing data;
(2) require work with vendors to address and resolve
limitations imposed by proprietary information and data,
including through the adoption of open data and open mission
systems approaches;
(3) address data transmission capabilities, such as--
(A) implementing high-speed data transfer
technologies;
(B) optimizing network infrastructure; and
(C) developing secure and efficient methods for
transmitting mission-critical data between bases;
(4) require central compilation of maintenance data and
creation of user interfaces, prioritizing analysis of long-lead
components;
(5) require the use of vendor-agnostic, government-owned
tagging and interoperable systems, except in cases where there
is a compelling reason not to use such systems;
(6) require review of classification policies relating to
digital data to ensure that data is appropriately classified
without unnecessarily restricting its usability; and
(7) establish protocols for detecting unauthorized access
or intrusion into vehicle or platform systems.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the policies developed under subsection (a); and
(2) the status of the implementation of such policies.
SEC. 234. ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than November 30, 2025, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, shall complete a
demonstration program to assess the viability of using wideband
adaptive signal processing technology to support simultaneous transmit
and receive signals on the same electromagnetic spectrum frequency band
that--
(1) does not produce harmful interference;
(2) significantly reduces electromagnetic spectrum guard
bands;
(3) maintains signal quality with respect to latency and
throughput; and
(4) increases electromagnetic spectrum access within the
frequency band.
(b) Location.--The demonstration program required by subsection (a)
shall be conducted at a test and training range of the Department of
Defense.
(c) Consultation.--In carrying out the demonstration program
required by subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer, the Under
Secretary, and the Director shall consult with, at a minimum, the
following:
(1) The Joint Staff.
(2) The military departments and their associated research
labs.
(3) Other Department of Defense organizations and agencies.
(4) The Federal Communications Commission.
(5) The National Telecommunications and Information
Administration.
(6) Other Federal agencies.
(7) Industry and nongovernmental entities.
(d) Authority to Enter Into Contracts.--Subject to the availability
of appropriations, the Chief Information Officer may enter into such
contracts or other agreements as the Chief Information Officer
considers appropriate to conduct studies and demonstration projects
under the demonstration program required by subsection (a).
(e) Briefing on Plans for Program.--Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer,
the Under Secretary, and the Director shall jointly provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the plans to carry out
the demonstration program required by subsection (a).
(f) Periodic Assessments of Program.--The Chief Information
Officer, the Under Secretary, and the Director shall, periodically,
assess the demonstration program required by subsection (a) while the
program is being carried out.
(g) Briefing on Completed Program.--Upon completion of the
demonstration program required by subsection (a), the Chief Information
Officer, the Under Secretary, and the Director shall jointly provide
the congressional defense committees a briefing on their findings with
respect to the demonstration program.
SEC. 235. COMPETITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF AUTOMATED TARGET RECOGNITION
ALGORITHMS.
(a) Venue, Process, and Scenarios.--Not later than June 1, 2025,
the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department
of Defense, in coordination with appropriate counterparts in the
military departments, shall develop a venue and processes, including a
specified set of baseline scenarios, for comparative testing of
automated target recognition algorithms to evaluate mission efficacy.
(b) Demonstration.--Not later than September 1, 2025, the Secretary
of Defense shall use the venue developed under subsection (a) to test
the mission capability of at least two relevant programs included in
the Replicator initiative.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the activities carried out under this
section.
SEC. 236. PILOT PROGRAM ON DEVELOPMENT OF NEAR-TERM USE CASES AND
DEMONSTRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOWARD
BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a pilot program to develop near-term use cases and demonstrations
of artificial intelligence for national security-related biotechnology
applications.
(b) Public-private Partnerships.--The Secretary of Defense shall
carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a) through one or
more public-private partnerships entered into for purposes of the pilot
program.
(c) Laboratory Support and Infrastructure.--In support of a public-
private partnership entered into under subsection (b), the Secretary of
Defense may, on a reimbursable basis, make available--
(1) the facilities and services of a Department of Defense
laboratory to perform experimentation for biotechnology
applications to aid in the validation of artificial
intelligence models; and
(2) computing and data storage infrastructure and
capabilities of the Department of Defense.
(d) Duration.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall--
(1) commence not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) terminate five years after the date of the on which the
program commences under paragraph (1).
(e) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and not later than December 1 of
every other year thereafter until the termination date
specified in subsection (d)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
pilot program.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include, for the period covered by the report, the
following:
(A) An assessment of existing Department of Defense
biotechnology-related data resources and how they may
be used in the pilot program.
(B) An assessment of required cybersecurity
measures for users under the pilot program.
(C) A description of any mechanisms developed for
collaboration among different parties associated with
projects under the pilot program, including
intellectual property agreements, funding agreements,
and material transfer agreements.
(D) An assessment of the role that artificial
intelligence is playing in developing biotechnology
applications for national security purposes, including
identification of commercial or academic applications
used in the pilot program.
(E) A description of near-term use cases developed
under the pilot program for artificial intelligence-
enabled biotechnology applications for national
security.
(F) A description of planned, ongoing, and
completed demonstrations or other pilot programs funded
under the pilot program required by subsection (a) or
otherwise funded by the Department of Defense.
(G) An assessment of the viability of transitioning
technology developed under the pilot program into
operational use within the Department, including
assessment of--
(i) the resources needed for further
development and scaling of such technology; and
(ii) the potential benefits of such
technology.
(3) Form.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(f) Transition Plan.--Not later than one year before the date on
which the pilot program terminates under subsection (d)(2), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan that outlines what steps the Department could take to
turn the pilot program into an operational program if authorized and
funded by Congress to do so. The plan shall include the following:
(1) A transition timeline.
(2) Associated projected annual cost of operating the
program.
(3) Additional infrastructure that might be needed,
including associated costs.
(4) A descriptive analysis of the relevant technical,
engineering and commercial biotechnology ecosystem, including
entities within the Department and external stakeholders.
(5) Examples of projects from the pilot phase of the
program and their outcomes.
(6) The potential impact to Department capabilities of
transitioning the program.
(7) Any other details deemed necessary to include by the
Secretary.
SEC. 237. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CERTAIN
WORKFLOW AND OPERATIONS TASKS.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Beginning not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of
using artificial intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow
and operations for--
(1) depots, shipyards, or other manufacturing facilities
run by the Department of Defense; and
(2) contract administration for the Department, including--
(A) the adjudication and review of contracts; and
(B) activities related to the Modernization and
Analytics Initiative managed by the Defense Contract
Management Agency.
(b) Method of Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense may carry
out subsection (a) through--
(1) the establishment of a new pilot program; or
(2) the designation of an existing initiative of the
Department of Defense to serve as the pilot program required
under such subsection.
(c) Software.--In carrying out the pilot program required by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) use best in breed software platforms;
(2) consider industry best practices in the selection of
software programs;
(3) implement the program based on human centered design
practices to best identify the business needs for improvement;
and
(4) demonstrate connection to enterprise platforms of
record with authoritative data sources.
(d) Consultation.--In carrying out the activities described in
subsection (a)(1) under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
shall consult with--
(1) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment;
(2) the Secretary of the Army;
(3) the Secretary of the Navy; and
(4) the Secretary of the Air Force.
(e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the
following information:
(1) An evaluation of each software platform used in the
pilot program.
(2) An analysis of how workflows and operations were
modified as part of the pilot program.
(3) A quantitative assessment of the impact the software
had at each of the locations in which the pilot program was
carried out.
SEC. 238. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS.
(a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025 may be
obligated or expended to award a grant or contract to an institution of
higher education for the specific purposes of conducting fundamental
research in collaboration with a covered entity.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Science and Technology may waive the limitation under
subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, with respect to an
individual grant or contract for an institution of higher
education if the Assistant Secretary determines that such a
waiver is in the national security interests of the United
States.
(2) Congressional notice.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which an award is made by the Department of Defense
involving an institution of higher education with respect to
which a waiver is made under paragraph (1), the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives notice of such waiver.
(c) Report Annex.--
(1) In general.--On an annual basis, as a classified or
controlled unclassified information annex to the annual report
required by section 1286(f) of the John S McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) (as so redesignated by section 226 of
this title), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report annex on the compliance of the
Department of Defense and institutions of higher education with
the requirements of this section.
(2) Contents.--Each report annex submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall include, for each waiver issued under
subsection (b) during the period covered by the report--
(A) a justification for the waiver; and
(B) a detailed description of the type and extent
of any collaboration between an institution of higher
education and a covered entity allowed pursuant to the
waiver, including identification of the institution of
higher education and the covered entities involved, the
type of technology involved, the duration of the
collaboration, and terms and conditions on intellectual
property assignment, as applicable, under the
collaboration agreement.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``collaboration'' means coordinated activity
between an institution of higher education and a covered entity
and includes--
(A) sharing of research facilities, resources, or
data;
(B) sharing of technical know-how;
(C) any financial or in-kind contribution intended
to produce a research product;
(D) sponsorship or facilitation of research
fellowships, visas, or residence permits;
(E) joint ventures, partnerships, or other
formalized agreements for the purpose of conducting
research or sharing resources, data, or technology;
(F) inclusion of researchers as consultants,
advisors, or members of advisory or review boards; and
(G) such other activities as may be determined by
the Secretary of Defense.
(2) The term ``covered entity''--
(A) means an academic institution that is included
in the most recently updated list developed pursuant to
1286(c)(9) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note); and
(B) includes any individual employed by such an
academic institution.
(3) The term ``fundamental research'' has the meaning given
that term in National Security Decision Directive-189 (NSSD-
189), National Policy on the Transfer of Scientific, Technical
and Engineering Information, dated September 21, 1985, or any
successor document.
(4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002) and includes--
(A) any department, program, project, faculty,
researcher, or other individual, entity, or activity of
such institution; and
(B) any branch of such institution within or
outside the United States.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 241. INCORPORATING HUMAN READINESS LEVELS INTO RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES.
(a) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall initiate a
review of the ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021 to determine whether any
elements of such standard may be incorporated into relevant Department
of Defense procedures and guidance material--
(1) to ensure the safety and effective implementation of
technology by ensuring that human readiness levels are
adequately aligned with technology readiness levels; and
(2) to reduce the likelihood that technology will be
deployed before adequate human factors considerations are
incorporated into such technology.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out the review required by subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense--
(1) shall conduct a review of ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021;
(2) shall conduct a preliminary analysis of the human
readiness levels of the Department of Defense based on ANSI/
HFES Standard 400-2021 to determine whether and to what extent
those readiness levels align with the current technology
readiness levels of technology used in major research and
development programs and major defense acquisition programs (as
defined in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code);
(3) shall consult with personnel responsible for such
programs regarding the effect of incorporating ANSI/HFES
Standard 400-2021 with respect to the schedule, cost, and
performance of such programs; and
(4) may consult with subject matter experts affiliated with
the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the progress of the review required by
subsection (a).
(d) Definition.--In this section:
(1) The term ``ANSI/HFES Standard 400-2021'' means American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society (HFES) Standard 400-2021 (pertaining to
human readiness level scale in the system development process).
(2) The term ``human readiness level'' means a measurement
system used to evaluate the suitability and usability of a
technology for human use.
(3) The term ``technology readiness level'' means a
measurement system used to assess the maturity level of a
particular technology.
SEC. 242. BIOTECHNOLOGY ROADMAP.
(a) Roadmap Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the
Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a biotechnology roadmap.
(b) Elements.--In the roadmap required by subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) identify the strategic objectives of the Department of
Defense relating to biotechnology;
(2) for each strategic objective, establish specific goals
and milestones for the achievement of such objective, including
timelines for meeting such goals and milestones;
(3) in the case of each updated version of the roadmap
following submittal of the initial roadmap under subsection
(a), include--
(A) a review of the goals and milestones
established under paragraph (2) to ensure such goals
and milestones continue to align with strategic
objectives under paragraph (1); and
(B) a description of any goals and milestones that
changed as a result of such review;
(4) identify the biotechnology development needs and
priorities for national security applications based on the
strategic objectives identified in paragraph (1);
(5) assess the technology maturity of each priority
identified pursuant to paragraph (4);
(6) describe funding sources for each priority identified
pursuant to paragraph (4), including both current sources and
sources covered by the future-years defense program submitted
to Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code;
(7) provide a plan, timeline, and metrics for research,
development, testing, and evaluation activities for the
priorities identified pursuant to paragraph (4);
(8) assess opportunities for rapid acquisition and fielding
of biotechnology in support of the priorities identified
pursuant to paragraph (4);
(9) identify and describe the role of each organization of
the Department with responsibilities relating to biotechnology
under the strategy, including investment priorities for the
Office of Strategic Capital and the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency;
(10) assess the overall risk to the security of the United
States of the biotechnology efforts covered by the strategy;
(11) analyze any requirements of the Federal Government
that hinder the ability of the Department to advance and use
biotechnology;
(12) provide for the development and support of the
biotechnology workforce of the Department, including personnel
with responsibilities relating directly to biotechnology and
personnel who indirectly support the biotechnology efforts of
the Department such as personnel involved program management,
acquisition, investment, and legal matters;
(13) with respect to the biotechnology workforce described
in paragraph (12)--
(A) identify the total number of biotechnology
positions required to support the objectives of the
roadmap--
(i) as of the date of the roadmap; and
(ii) over the periods of five and 10 years
following such date;
(B) indicate the number of such positions that have
been filled as of the date of the roadmap;
(C) describe the positions included in the
biotechnology workforce, including a description of--
(i) the role of each position in supporting
the objectives under paragraph (1); and
(ii) the qualifications required for each
position, including any qualifications relating
to seniority level, education, training, and
security clearances;
(D) identify any challenges affecting the ability
of the Department to develop the biotechnology
workforce and propose solutions to those challenges;
(E) assess whether the codes used to define
positions and roles within the workforce of the
Department adequately cover the range of positions and
personnel that comprise the biotechnology workforce,
such as personnel in research, engineering, and
testing;
(F) identify mechanisms to enable the Department to
access outside expertise relating to biotechnology,
including mechanisms to assemble a pool of outside
experts who have been prequalified (including by
obtaining any necessary security clearances) to provide
advice and assistance to the Department on matters
relating to biotechnology on an as-needed basis; and
(G) assess whether personnel occupying existing
positions in the Department could be used to meet
biotechnology workforce needs with additional training
and, if so, the nature and scope of the training
required; and
(14) address collaboration between the Department and
international partners to advance research on biotechnology,
which shall include--
(A) a description of any international partnerships
under which the United States is collaborating with
partners to conduct biotechnology research and
development for defense purposes, including a
description of any investment priorities for the Office
of Strategic Capital and the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency relating to such partnerships;
(B) a description of any new international
partnerships that may be entered into, or existing
partnerships that may be modified, to provide for such
collaboration; and
(C) identification of any challenges affecting the
ability of the Department engage in such collaboration
with international partners, including--
(i) any limitations on co-investments
within international partnerships;
(ii) any United States export controls or
other technology protections that hinder
information sharing within such partnerships;
and
(iii) any other challenges that may prevent
the full utilization of such partnerships for
such collaboration.
(c) Biennial Updates.--Not less frequently than once every two
years following the submittal of the initial roadmap under subsection
(a) until the termination date specified in subsection (h), the
Secretary shall--
(1) review and update the roadmap; and
(2) submit an updated version of the roadmap to the
congressional defense committees.
(d) Form.--Each version of the roadmap required to be submitted
under this section may be submitted in classified form, but if so
submitted, shall include an unclassified executive summary.
(e) Public Availability.--On annual basis, the Secretary shall make
an unclassified version of the most recent roadmap submitted under this
section available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of
Defense.
(f) GAO Evaluation and Report.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the initial roadmap
pursuant to subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United
States shall--
(1) complete an evaluation of the roadmap; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to such
evaluation.
(g) Biotechnology Defined.--In this section, the term
``biotechnology'' means the application of science and technology to
living organisms and to parts, products, and models of such organisms
to alter living or non-living materials for the production of
knowledge, goods, or services.
(h) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is 10
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 243. PLAN TO ADVANCE INTERESTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN MATTERS
RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN INTERNATIONAL
FORA.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall
develop and commence implementation of a five-year plan for advancing
United States defense policy interests at meetings of relevant
international organizations and other international fora relating to
electromagnetic spectrum, including all phases of the World
Radiocommunication Conferences preparatory process.
(b) Elements.--At a minimum, the plan developed under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Actions and resourcing required to ensure that the
Department of Defense has the personnel and expertise required
to engage meaningfully in the international activities
described in subsection (a).
(2) Processes to increase pre-coordination with relevant
domestic partners and Federal agencies on matters relating to
the international activities described in subsection (a),
including the defense industrial base and industry.
(3) Appropriate avenues to increase cooperation activities
with friendly foreign partners relating to the international
activities described in subsection (a).
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Chief Information officer of the Department of Defense, shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on the plan developed under subsection
(a), which shall include information on relevant funded and unfunded
resourcing requirements for current and future fiscal years.
SEC. 244. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategic
plan to guide the research, development, test, and evaluation,
procurement, and implementation of quantum information science
(referred to in this section as ``QIS'') technologies within the
Department of Defense, including the covered Armed Forces, over the
period of five years following the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) Identification of QIS technologies that have the
potential to solve operational challenges faced by the
Department of Defense.
(2) Plans to transition technologies identified under
paragraph (1) from the research, development, and prototyping
phases into operational use within the Department.
(3) Plans for the continuous evaluation, development, and
implementation of QIS technology solutions within the
Department.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the strategic plan developed under subsection (a); and
(2) an assessment of whether the budgets proposed for QIS-
related activities of the Department of Defense and each of the
covered Armed Forces appropriately balance the use of research,
development, test, and evaluation funds designated as budget
activity 1 (basic research), budget activity 2 (applied
research), and budget activity 3 (advanced technology
development) (as those budget activity classifications are set
forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense
Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R)) to achieve the
objectives of the strategic plan over near-, mid-, and long-
term timeframes.
(d) Updates.--Following the submittal of the initial strategic plan
pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of Defense may
periodically update the plan as the Secretary determines necessary.
(e) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
or Space Force.
SEC. 245. DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY ON LONG-TERM OPERATIONS AND
AVAILABILITY OF KWAJALEIN ATOLL AS A MAJOR RANGE AND TEST
FACILITY BASE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall direct the Defense Science Board to conduct a study
to assess the feasibility and advisability of designating the Ronald
Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS) and the United States
Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) as facilities and resources
comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base, including with
respect to the availability and mission capability of such test site
and garrison.
(b) Elements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall cover
the following:
(1) The history and rationale for the split funding of the
United States facilities and capabilities on Kwajalein Atoll
between an Army Garrison and a Major Range and Test Facility
Base and whether those objectives have been achieved and, if
not, an explanation of the reasons those objectives have not
been achieved.
(2) The status of the garrison infrastructure and
operations.
(3) The status of the test asset operability, usage, and
maintainability.
(4) The interrelationship between garrison infrastructure
and test asset operability.
(5) The status of the supported or supporting relationship
between the United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll, the
Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, and the
Lincoln Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and the long-term outlook for this partnership.
(6) The role of the Kwajalein Atoll in supporting current
and future missions of the Department of Defense.
(7) Such other matters as the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering or the Defense Science Board
consider appropriate.
(c) Deadline for Completion.--The Defense Science Board shall
complete the study required by subsection (a) by not later than May 15,
2025.
(d) Report.--Not later than 10 days after the completion of the
study required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the Defense Science Board with
respect to the study.
(e) Definition of Major Range and Test Facility Base.--In this
section, the term ``Major Range and Test Facility Base'' has the
meaning given such term in section 4173 of title 10, United States
Code.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Modification of definition of antenna structure project under
Military Aviation and Installation
Assurance Clearinghouse for review of
mission obstructions.
Sec. 312. Extension of period for cooperative agreements under Native
American lands environmental mitigation
program.
Sec. 313. Extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black
start exercises to assess the energy
resilience and energy security of military
installations.
Sec. 314. Change in timeframe for report on ability of Department of
Defense to meet requirements for energy
resilience and energy security measures on
military installations.
Sec. 315. Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual
report.
Sec. 316. Extension of prohibition on required disclosure.
Sec. 317. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and
assessment on health implications of per-
and polyfluoroalkyl substances
contamination in drinking water by Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Sec. 318. Initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut
rhinoceros beetle in Hawaii.
Sec. 319. Prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to
minimizing risk of climate change.
Sec. 320. Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating
to oversight of defense fuel support
points.
Sec. 321. Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological
data for Air Force and Army.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Joint Safety Council report and briefing requirements.
Sec. 332. Modifications to Comptroller General annual reviews of F-35
sustainment efforts.
Sec. 333. Plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned
stockpiles of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air
Force.
Sec. 334. Warehouse utilization organization alignment.
Sec. 335. Authority for Government-owned, Government-operated
facilities to access production base
support funds.
Sec. 336. Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles.
Subtitle D--Reports
Sec. 341. Modification of readiness reports to include total number of
combat readiness upgrades or downgrades.
Sec. 342. Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements
for Department of Defense.
Sec. 343. Annual briefing on operational readiness of 53rd Weather
Reconnaissance Squadron prior to
commencement of official hurricane season.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 351. Extension of authority for Secretary of Defense to use
Department of Defense reimbursement rate
for transportation services provided to
certain non-Department of Defense entities.
Sec. 352. Improvements to FireGuard Program of National Guard.
Sec. 353. Counter unmanned aerial system threat library.
Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
Office of Secretary of Defense until
submission of certain documents.
Sec. 355. Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit
for certain Army vehicles.
Sec. 356. Program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific
region.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of
the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for
operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section
4301.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
SEC. 311. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF ANTENNA STRUCTURE PROJECT UNDER
MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE
CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REVIEW OF MISSION OBSTRUCTIONS.
Section 183a(h)(2)(A)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``under this title'' and inserting ``by law''.
SEC. 312. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS UNDER NATIVE
AMERICAN LANDS ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM.
Section 2713(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``two calendar years'' and inserting ``five calendar years''.
SEC. 313. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF BLACK
START EXERCISES TO ASSESS THE ENERGY RESILIENCE AND
ENERGY SECURITY OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2920(d)(2)(C)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2032''.
SEC. 314. CHANGE IN TIMEFRAME FOR REPORT ON ABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY RESILIENCE AND
ENERGY SECURITY MEASURES ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 2920(g) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``2029'' and inserting ``2027''.
(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than June 30, 2025, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the progress of the Secretary in meeting the
requirements under section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 315. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF DROP-IN FUELS; ANNUAL
REPORT.
(a) Repeal.--Section 2922h of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(b) Annual Report.--Subchapter II of chapter 173 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 2922j. Annual report on purchase of drop-in fuel
``(a) In General.--Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that, for the year covered
by the report--
``(1) identifies each instance in which the Secretary
purchased drop-in fuel that was not cost-competitive with
traditional fuel; and
``(2) for each instance identified under paragraph (1),
states whether the purchase was based on a military requirement
or not.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `drop-in fuel' means a neat or blended
liquid hydrocarbon fuel designed as a direct replacement for a
traditional fuel with comparable performance characteristics
and compatible with existing infrastructure and equipment.
``(2) The term `traditional fuel' means a liquid
hydrocarbon fuel derived or refined from petroleum.''.
SEC. 316. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.
Section 318(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended by striking ``one-year
period'' and inserting ``three-year period''.
SEC. 317. INCREASE OF TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY AND
ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER- AND
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING
WATER BY AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE
REGISTRY.
Clause (iv) of section 316(a)(2)(B) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat.
1350), as most recently amended by section 333 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), is further
amended by striking ``during fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``a year
during fiscal years 2024 through 2025''.
SEC. 318. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COCONUT
RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN HAWAII.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance efforts to
manage, control, and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on
military installations in Hawaii.
(b) Authorized Activities.--The efforts required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Carrying out science-based management and control
programs to reduce the effect of the coconut rhinoceros beetle
on military installations and to prevent the introduction or
spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle to areas where such
beetle has not yet been established.
(2) Providing support for interagency and intergovernmental
response efforts to control, interdict, monitor, and eradicate
the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in
Hawaii.
(3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to support
management, control, interdiction and, where possible,
eradication of the coconut rhinoceros beetle from Hawaii.
(4) Establishing an early detection and rapid response
mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the
coconut rhinoceros beetle, or another newly detected invasive
alien species, is detected at new sites on military
installations in Hawaii.
(5) Carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
determines appropriate to manage, control, and interdict the
coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in Hawaii.
(c) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the next
three years, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations, and Environment shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
the implementation of this section, which shall include detailed
information about the efforts of the Secretary to manage, control, and
interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in
Hawaii.
SEC. 319. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATION RELATING TO
MINIMIZING RISK OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2025 may be used to finalize or implement any rule based on the
advanced notice of proposed rulemaking titled ``Federal Acquisition
Regulation: Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal
Acquisitions'' (October 15, 2021; 86 Fed. Reg. 57404).
SEC. 320. IMPLEMENTATION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING
TO OVERSIGHT OF DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINTS.
With respect to each recommendation of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense contained in the report published by the
Inspector General on April 11, 2024, and titled ``Audit of the Defense
Logistics Agency Oversight of Defense Fuel Support Points'' (DODIG-
2024-075), by not later than May 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) implement such recommendation; or
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing an
explanation of why the Secretary has not implemented the
recommendation.
SEC. 321. PROVISION BY SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE OF METEOROLOGICAL
DATA FOR AIR FORCE AND ARMY.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall provide meteorological and
environmental services for operations of the Department of the Air
Force and shall provide meteorological services for the Department of
the Army.
(b) Exception for Ballistics Data.--The requirement under
subsection (a) shall not apply to meteorological ballistics data for
the Department of the Army.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
SEC. 331. JOINT SAFETY COUNCIL REPORT AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS.
Section 185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (k)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Chair'' and inserting
``Chairperson''; and
(ii) by striking ``semi-annual'' and
inserting ``biannual''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A)--
(I) by striking ``March 31, 2023,
and not later than'';
(II) by striking ``thereafter'';
and
(III) by striking ``a report'' and
inserting ``an annual report'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' after the semicolon;
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period and inserting ``; and''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) for the year covered by the report--
``(i) releasable information regarding any mishap
that occurred during such year; and
``(ii) an identification of any corrective or
preventative action implemented pursuant to a
recommendation made in a safety or legal investigation
report of such a mishap.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l) Biannual Briefings.--Not later than March 31 and December 31
of each year, the Chairperson of the Council shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the contents of the
report required to be submitted under subsection (k)(1) that covers the
six-month period preceding the date of the briefing.''.
SEC. 332. MODIFICATIONS TO COMPTROLLER GENERAL ANNUAL REVIEWS OF F-35
SUSTAINMENT EFFORTS.
Section 357 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025'' and inserting
``2025, 2026, and 2027'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``(including'' and
inserting ``, which may include''; and
(ii) by striking the closing parenthesis;
and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking `` as a result of
such review''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``of the following:''
and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph
(4) and inserting ``of matters regarding the sustainment or
affordability of the F-35 Lighting II aircraft program that the
Comptroller General, after consulting with staff from the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate, determines to be of critical importance to the
long-term viability of such program.''.
SEC. 333. PLANS REGARDING CONDITION AND MAINTENANCE OF PREPOSITIONED
STOCKPILES OF NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND AIR FORCE.
(a) Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy and the
Secretary of the Air Force shall each develop a plan to improve
the required inspection procedures for the prepositioned
stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned, for the purpose of
identifying deficiencies and conducting maintenance repairs at
levels necessary to ensure such prepositioned stockpiles are
mission capable.
(2) Additional requirements for navy and marine corps
plan.--The plan of the Secretary of the Navy required under
paragraph (1) shall include--
(A) an analysis of the readiness of ships of the
Navy and Marine Corps that hold or facilitate the off-
loading of prepositioned stockpiles; and
(B) suggestions for improving inspection procedures
of such ships.
(b) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary concerned completes the development of a plan under
subsection (a), and not less frequently than twice each year thereafter
for the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary concerned shall inspect the prepositioned
stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned in accordance with the
procedures under such plan.
(c) Briefings.--
(1) Briefing on plan.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the plan of the Secretary developed under
subsection (a).
(2) Briefings on status of prepositioned stockpiles.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, and every 180 days thereafter for the three-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each
Secretary concerned shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the status and condition of the
prepositioned stockpiles of the Armed Force concerned.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Armed Force concerned'' means--
(A) the Navy and the Marine Corps, with respect to
the Secretary of the Navy;
(B) the Air Force, with respect to the Secretary of
the Air Force.
(2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
(A) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to
matters concerning the Navy and the Marine Corps; and
(B) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to
matters concerning the Air Force.
SEC. 334. WAREHOUSE UTILIZATION ORGANIZATION ALIGNMENT.
(a) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department and the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that--
(1) identifies the designated organization or command that
will serve as the global integrator of that military department
or agency and assume responsibilities as the manager of the
storage network of that military department or agency; and
(2) sets forth a comprehensive plan of the Secretary
concerned or the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, as
the case may be--
(A) to deploy storage space management tools, as
authorized by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Sustainment, across the network of that military
department or agency; and
(B) to evaluate approaches for identifying improved
supply chain processes, visibility, mission alignment,
and cost savings and avoidances enabled through space
consolidation.
(b) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following five
years, each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing the following:
(1) Plans for reconstituting commercially-stored inventory
of the Department of Defense into the warehouses of the
Department on military installations.
(2) Information on barriers to reconstituting such
inventory from commercial storage locations.
SEC. 335. AUTHORITY FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED, GOVERNMENT-OPERATED
FACILITIES TO ACCESS PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT FUNDS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations providing
that Government-owned, Government-operated facilities are eligible to
receive production base support funding from the Army.
SEC. 336. PRE-POSITIONED STOCKS OF FINISHED DEFENSE TEXTILE ARTICLES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish pre-
positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles, such as
uniforms and protective gear, to support the rapid mobilization and
sustainment of members of the Armed Forces during a contingency
operation.
(b) Plan to Reduce Delays.--The Secretary shall develop a plan for
phasing in and targeting policy changes relating to defense textile
articles to reduce delinquencies and mitigate delays between policy
decisions that may result in the miscalculation of stockpiling in order
to ensure ample finished textiles are available to prevent a scenario
in which the demand for certain articles is ramping down by the time
the supply chain can ramp up to meet the need.
Subtitle D--Reports
SEC. 341. MODIFICATION OF READINESS REPORTS TO INCLUDE TOTAL NUMBER OF
COMBAT READINESS UPGRADES OR DOWNGRADES.
Paragraph (5) of section 482(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``(5) The total number of upgrades and the total number of
downgrades of the combat readiness of a unit that were issued
by the commander of the unit, disaggregated by armed force.''.
SEC. 342. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 363 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2722 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024'' and
inserting ``fiscal years 2022 through 2029''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to the National Crime
Information Center and local law enforcement.'' and inserting
``to--
``(1) the National Crime Information Center;
``(2) local law enforcement; and
``(3) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives.''.
SEC. 343. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON OPERATIONAL READINESS OF 53RD WEATHER
RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF OFFICIAL
HURRICANE SEASON.
Not later than March 31, 2025, and annually thereafter for each of
the subsequent two years, the commanding officer of the 22nd Air Force
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a briefing on the operational readiness of the
53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Each such briefing shall address
spares, personnel, supporting infrastructure, and such other matters as
the commanding officer determines appropriate.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 351. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO USE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CERTAIN NON-
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTITIES.
Section 2642(b) of title 10, United States Code is amended by
striking ``October 1, 2024'' and inserting ``October 1, 2026''.
SEC. 352. IMPROVEMENTS TO FIREGUARD PROGRAM OF NATIONAL GUARD.
(a) In General.--Section 510 of title 32, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--The Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Contracts and Agreements.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may
enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with a qualified
individual or entity for the performance of duties to supplement
members of the National Guard in carrying out the FireGuard Program
under subsection (a).
``(2) In association with a contract or cooperative agreement
entered into under paragraph (1) with a qualified individual or entity,
the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in coordination with relevant
State, local, and commercial entities, shall execute a memorandum of
understanding with the qualified individual or entity, which shall
clearly delineate the roles, responsibilities, functions, timelines,
and end dates for the transition of the duties to be performed under
the contract or cooperative agreement.
``(3) In this subsection, the term `qualified individual or entity'
means--
``(A) any individual who possesses a requisite security
clearance for handling classified remote sensing data for the
purpose of wildfire detection and monitoring; or
``(B) any corporation, firm, partnership, company,
nonprofit, Federal agency or sub-agency, or State or local
government, with contractors or employees who possess a
requisite security clearance for handling such data.''.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and any National
Guard units affected by subsection (b) of section 510 of title
32, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall
submit to Congress a report that includes an evaluation of the
effectiveness of the FireGuard Program under such section and
of opportunities to further engage civilian capacity within the
program.
(2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An assessment of the efficacy of the FireGuard
Program in detecting and monitoring wildfires,
including the speed of detection.
(B) A plan to facilitate production and
dissemination of unclassified remote sensing
information for use by civilian organizations,
including Federal, State, and local government
organizations, in carrying out wildfire detection
activities.
(C) An assessment of the sustainability of the
Fireguard program, including the cost, the effects on
readiness, and the effects on other required missions.
SEC. 353. COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM THREAT LIBRARY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, through the Joint
Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office, shall establish and
maintain a threat library, or expand and maintain an existing threat
library, to coordinate efforts across the Department of Defense to
counter unmanned aircraft systems.
(b) Information To Be Included.--The threat library required under
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) classified and unclassified information relating to
known or suspected threats from unmanned aircraft systems;
(2) proposed solutions for countering such known threats;
and
(3) a comprehensive listing of global incursions from
unmanned aircraft systems at installations of the Department of
Defense.
(c) Dissemination.--The Secretary of the Army, through the Joint
Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office, shall establish a
framework to share the information contained in the threat library
required under subsection (a) with the military departments, the
combatant commands, other Federal agencies, and relevant industries, as
determined by the Secretary of the Army, in order to maintain
technological superiority in aerial defense.
SEC. 354. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL SUBMISSION OF
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2025 for operation and maintenance,
defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense
for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or
expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense has submitted
to the congressional defense committees all of the following documents:
(1) The implementation plan for the Joint Concept for
Competing released on February 10, 2023, as required by section
1088 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 419; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(2) The Department of Defense Operations in the Information
Environment Implementation Plan, as referenced in the Strategy
for Operations in the Information Environment released in July
2023.
(3) The Special Operations Forces joint operating concept
for competition and conflict, as required by section 1047(a) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1905).
(4) Unredacted copies of documents requested by the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate during the period
beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on June 1, 2024.
SEC. 355. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL KIT
FOR CERTAIN ARMY VEHICLES.
(a) Requirement.--By not later than September 30, 2033, the
Secretary of the Army shall ensure that all high-mobility multipurpose
wheeled vehicles of the Army are equipped with an anti-lock brake
system and electronic stability control kit.
(b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to carry out subsection (a).
Such plan shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the steps required to increase
production of anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability
control kits and retrofit high-mobility multipurpose wheeled
vehicles at Red River Army Depot, Texas, and its associated
flyaway teams.
(2) An identification of any challenges to meeting the
requirement under subsection (a) and a list of steps required
to address those challenges.
(3) An estimated monthly rate of retrofits needed to meet
the requirement under subsection (a).
(4) A funding plan for carrying out the steps referred to
in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(5) An identification of any authorities or funding
required for any secondary destination transportation necessary
to carry out the plan.
(c) Annual Certification.--Not later than each of March 1, 2025,
March 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall
certify to the congressional defense committees that the budget of the
Army will enable the Army to meet the requirement under subsection (a).
SEC. 356. PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
REGION.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Secretary of the Navy and in consultation with the Commander of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall carry out a program under
which the Secretary shall establish an advanced manufacturing facility
on or near a military installation within the area of responsibility of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command for the purpose of--
(1) meeting flexible manufacturing requirements to support
the submarine, shipbuilding, and other defense activity
industrial bases;
(2) fostering partnerships between industry, local
universities, and workforce training programs to develop a
local workforce in the vicinity of such facility capable of
meeting advanced manufacturing demands;
(3) coordinating responses to requirements of the Submarine
Industrial Base Task Force, the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, the Innovation Capability and Modernization Office of
the Department of Defense, the Industrial Base Analysis and
Sustainment program of the Department, and other relevant
defense organizations;
(4) providing for the manufacturing of unmanned vehicles,
including surface and underwater vehicles, and develops ship
maintenance capabilities; and
(5) responding to needs across the uniformed services and
the defense industrial base.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
(1) ensure that the advanced manufacturing facility under
such subsection is capable of--
(A) applying advanced manufacturing to small and
large metal and composite structures;
(B) manufacturing systems and components that--
(i) use appropriate advanced manufacturing
methods including hybrid and additive (for
example, additive manufacturing, powder bed
fusion manufacturing, cold spray manufacturing,
or other similar manufacturing capabilities);
and
(ii) maintain a set of modern local
machining systems with at least five-axis
capability sufficient to support requirements;
(C) maintaining a production capability across
critical materials of the Navy in order to respond to
emerging repair and production requirements during
conflict; and
(2) ensure broad workforce participation by establishing
the facility either outside of a military installation (but
very close to a military installation) or onboard a military
installation with readily available access to a civilian
trainee workforce.
(c) Report.--Not later than December 1 of the year after the year
during which a facility is established under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report summarizing the
actions taken under the program established under such subsection,
including information on how the program is supporting initiatives of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command.
(d) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
``advanced manufacturing'' means a manufacturing process using the
following techniques:
(1) Additive manufacturing.
(2) Wire-arc additive manufacturing.
(3) Powder bed fusion manufacturing.
(4) Other similar manufacturing capabilities.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Sec. 402. Annual end strength authorization for the Space Force.
Sec. 403. Temporary exclusion of mental health care providers from
authorized strengths of certain officers on
active duty.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on
active duty for operational support.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Subtitle D--Reports
Sec. 431. Annual defense manpower profile report: expansion of
justifications for end strengths.
Subtitle A--Active Forces
SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.
The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel
as of September 30, 2025, as follows:
(1) The Army, 442,300.
(2) The Navy, 332,300.
(3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
(4) The Air Force, 320,000.
(5) The Space Force, 9,800.
SEC. 402. ANNUAL END STRENGTH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SPACE FORCE.
(a) End Strength Authorization by Law for Space Force to Be a
Single Number for Members in Space Force Active Status.--
(1) Requirement.--Subsection (a) of section 115 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) The end strength for the Space Force for members in
space force active status.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--Such subsection is further
amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
and Space Force''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``each of the
armed forces (other than the Coast Guard)'' and
inserting ``the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine
Corps''.
(b) Corresponding Limitation on Appropriations.--Subsection (c) of
such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) the use of members of the Space Force in space force
active status unless the end strength for the Space Force for
that fiscal year for members in space force active status has
been authorized by law; or''.
(c) Authority for Variances of End Strength.--
(1) Secretary of defense.--Subsection (f) of such section
is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
and Space Force''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection
(a)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of
subsection (a)''.
(2) Secretary of the air force.--Subsection (g) of such
section is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
Selected Reserve'' and inserting ``, Selected Reserve,
and Space Force''; and
(B) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``subsection
(a)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of
subsection (a)''.
(3) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1)
and (2) shall take effect upon the date specified under
paragraph (2) of section 1736(a) of the Space Force Personnel
Management Act (title XVII of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 677)
for the expiration of the authority provided by paragraph (1)
of that section.
(4) Conforming cross-reference amendments to sfpma.--
Section 1736(a)(1) of the Space Force Personnel Management Act
(title XVII of Public Law 118-31) is amended by striking
``section 115(a)(1)(A)'' both places it appears and inserting
``section 115(a)(3)''.
SEC. 403. TEMPORARY EXCLUSION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM
AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) Temporary Exclusion.--During fiscal years 2025 through 2027,
officers who are licensed mental health providers (including clinical
psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, mental health nurse
practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants) shall be excluded
in computing and determining authorized strengths under section 523 of
title 10, United States Code.
(b) Proposal.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives a report containing recommendations of the
Secretary regarding amendments to subsection (b) of such section that
would eliminate permanent exclusions to computations and determinations
under such section.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.
(a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for
Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September
30, 2025, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 325,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 175,800.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 57,700.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 32,500.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 108,300.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,000.
(7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.
(b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed by
subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall
be proportionately reduced by--
(1) the total authorized strength of units organized to
serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which
are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the
fiscal year; and
(2) the total number of individual members not in units
organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such
component who are on active duty (other than for training or
for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their
consent at the end of the fiscal year.
(c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual members
of the Selected Reserve for any reserve component are released from
active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for
such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component
shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of
such units and by the total number of such individual members.
SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE
RESERVES.
Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve
components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30,
2025, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time
active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National
Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting,
instructing, or training the reserve components:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
(2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 10,132.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,982.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,311.
SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).
(a) In General.--The minimum number of military technicians (dual
status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2025 for the reserve
components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129
of title 10, United States Code) shall be the following:
(1) For the Army National Guard of the United States,
22,294.
(2) For the Army Reserve, 6,492.
(3) For the Air National Guard of the United States,
10,744.
(4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,697.
(b) Limitation on Number of Temporary Military Technicians (dual
Status).--The number of temporary military technicians (dual status)
under subsection (a) may not exceed 25 percent of the total number
authorized under such subsection.
(c) Prohibition.--A State may not coerce a military technician
(dual status) to accept an offer of realignment or conversion to any
other military status, including as a member on Active Guard and
Reserve duty. No action may be taken against an individual, or the
position of such individual, who refuses such an offer solely on the
basis of such refusal.
SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
During fiscal year 2025, the maximum number of members of the
reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at any time
on full-time operational support duty under section 115(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is the following:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 13,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for the use of the Armed Forces
and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for
expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as
specified in the funding table in section 4401.
(b) Construction of Authorization.--The authorization of
appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization
of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal
year 2025.
Subtitle D--Reports
SEC. 431. ANNUAL DEFENSE MANPOWER PROFILE REPORT: EXPANSION OF
JUSTIFICATIONS FOR END STRENGTHS.
Section 115a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Congress'' and
inserting ``the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives, and furnish to any Member of
Congress upon request,''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The justification and explanation required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) An explanation of how personnel end strength level
requests address threats described in the national defense
strategy under section 113(g) of this title.
``(B) The rationale for recommended increases or decreases
in active, reserve, and civilian personnel for each component
of the Department of Defense.
``(C) The actual end strength number for each armed force
for the prior fiscal year, compared to authorized end strength
levels.
``(D) The shortfall in recruiting by each armed force as a
percentage, as the Secretary determines appropriate.''.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Redistribution of general officers of the Marine Corps on
active duty.
Sec. 502. Authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on
the number of general officers and flag
officers on active duty.
Sec. 503. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade
and other requirements.
Sec. 504. Temporary authority to increase the number of nurse officers
recommended for promotion.
Sec. 505. Talent management and personnel retention for members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 506. Consideration of merit by special selection review boards.
Sec. 507. Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and
majors of the Army, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force and lieutenants and
lieutenant commanders of the Navy.
Sec. 508. Modification of authority to separate officers when in the
best interest of the service.
Sec. 509. Remote appearance before a board of inquiry.
Sec. 509A. Marine Corps Deputy Commandants.
Sec. 509B. Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
position.
Sec. 509C. Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief
of Space Operations.
Sec. 509D. Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant
officer appointments in Air Force and Space
Force.
Sec. 509E. Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers
recommended for promotion.
Sec. 509F. Pilot program on peer and subordinate assessments of certain
officers.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Authority to extend military technicians until age 62.
Sec. 512. Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain
Army and Air Force reserve component
general officers.
Sec. 513. Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in
certain military specialties on the reserve
active-status list.
Sec. 514. Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the
Air National Guard of the United States.
Sec. 515. Notice to Congress regarding reapportionment of National
Guard force structure.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
Military Records
Sec. 521. Technical and conforming amendments relating to members of
the Space Force.
Sec. 522. Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of
the Department of Defense and other
specified persons.
Sec. 523. Improving military administrative review.
Sec. 524. Determination of active duty service commitment for
recipients of fellowships, grants, and
scholarships.
Sec. 525. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air
Force as honorary separated members of the
Space Force.
Sec. 526. Authorizations for certain awards.
Sec. 527. Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United
States Air Force, on the retired list.
Subtitle D--Recruitment
Sec. 531. Expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 532. Promoting military, national, and public service.
Sec. 533. Military recruiter physical access to campuses.
Sec. 534. Military Entrance Processing Command: acceleration of review
of medical records.
Sec. 535. Medical Accession Records Pilot program: notice of
termination.
Sec. 536. Provision of information regarding Federal service to certain
persons ineligible to enlist in certain
Armed Forces.
Sec. 537. Reimbursement of applicants to certain Armed Forces for
certain medical costs incurred during
military entrance processing.
Sec. 538. Authority to modernize recruitment for the Army.
Sec. 539. Program of military recruitment and education at the National
September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Sec. 539A. Maritime workforce promotion and recruitment.
Subtitle E--Training
Sec. 541. Improvements to financial literacy training.
Sec. 542. Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps.
Sec. 543. Minimum number of participating students required to
establish or maintain a unit of JROTC.
Sec. 544. JROTC waiting list.
Sec. 545. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
Sec. 546. Required constitutional law training.
Sec. 547. Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense
Countering Extremism Work Group.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Expansion of international engagement authorities for Service
Academies.
Sec. 552. Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded
law education programs.
Sec. 553. Additional admissions authority for the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences.
Sec. 554. Professional military education: technical correction to
definitions.
Sec. 555. Distance education option for professional military
education.
Sec. 556. Authority to accept gifts of services for professional
military education institutions.
Sec. 557. Alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who
becomes a professional athlete.
Sec. 558. Service Academies: Boards of Visitors.
Sec. 559. Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college
tuition assistance program to account for
inflation.
Sec. 559A. Information on nominations and applications for military
service academies.
Sec. 559B. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits.
Sec. 559C. Service Academies: referral of applicants to the senior
military colleges and units of the Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Sec. 559D. Pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities
for enlisted members of the Army and Navy.
Sec. 559E. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
theory.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Clarifying amendment to Article 2 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
Sec. 562. Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain
offenses occurring before effective date of
military justice reforms.
Sec. 563. Detailing of appellate defense counsel.
Sec. 564. Modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 565. Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses.
Sec. 566. Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for
the military departments.
Sec. 567. Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission
Review.
Sec. 568. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18,
United States Code.
Sec. 569. Correction of certain citations in title 18, United States
Code, relating to sexual offenses.
Sec. 569A. Modification of timeline for potential implementation of
study on unanimous court-martial verdicts.
Sec. 569B. Removal of personally identifying and other information of
certain persons from the Department of
Defense Central Index of Investigations.
Sec. 569C. Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic
violence.
Sec. 569D. Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation,
Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault
in the Armed Forces.
Sec. 569E. Analysis on the advisability of revising Military Rule of
Evidence 513.
Sec. 569F. Analysis of prohibition on broadcast and distribution of
digitally manipulated intimate images under
the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Pathway for individualized counseling for members of the
reserve components under TAP.
Sec. 572. Extension of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Sec. 573. Extension and expansion of report on the Transition
Assistance Program of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 574. Military training and competency records.
Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care
Sec. 581. Interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses
of military spouses: permanent authority.
Sec. 582. Military Spouse Career Accelerator program.
Sec. 583. Competitive pay for Department of Defense child care
personnel.
Sec. 584. Posting of national child abuse hotline at military child
development centers.
Sec. 585. Additional information in outreach campaign relating to
waiting lists for military child
development centers.
Sec. 586. Expansion of annual briefing regarding waiting lists for
military child development centers.
Sec. 587. Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses
of servicemembers and their spouses.
Sec. 588. Child care services and youth program services for
dependents.
Sec. 589. Child care services and youth program services for
dependents: period of services for a member
with a spouse seeking employment.
Sec. 589A. Child development program staffing and compensation model.
Sec. 589B. Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.
Subtitle J--Dependent Education
Sec. 591. Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic
dependents schools.
Sec. 592. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the
Armed Forces for enrollment in Department
of Defense domestic dependent elementary
and secondary schools.
Sec. 593. Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 594. Authorization for school meal programs at Department of
Defense dependent schools.
Sec. 595. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic
dependent elementary and secondary schools.
Sec. 596. Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools
to maintain maximum student-to-teacher
ratios.
Sec. 597. Enrollment in defense dependents' education system of
children of foreign military members
assigned to United Nations Command.
Sec. 598. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian
personnel.
Sec. 599. Training requirements teachers in 21st century schools of the
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 599A. Overseas transfer program for educators in schools operated
by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 599B. Parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in
reading or language arts.
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
SEC. 501. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE MARINE CORPS ON
ACTIVE DUTY.
Section 525(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``17'' and inserting
``18''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``22'' and replacing
with ``21.''
SEC. 502. AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FROM LIMITATIONS ON
THE NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS AND FLAG OFFICERS ON
ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) In General.--Section 526 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) as
subsections (h) through (k), respectively; and
(2) by inserting, after subsection (f), the following new
subsection (g):
``(g) Secretary of Defense Adaptive Force Account.--The limitations
in subsection (a) and in section 525(a) of this title do not apply to a
general officer or flag officer assigned to the Secretary of Defense
Adaptive Force Account as designated by the Secretary of Defense. The
total number of positions designated as the Secretary of Defense
Adaptive Force Account for purposes of this subsection shall not exceed
35.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 501(a)(3) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 525 note) is hereby repealed.
SEC. 503. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION: TIME-IN-GRADE
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Warrant Officers.--Section 577 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting ``or an approved retirement date'' after ``an
established separation date that is within 90 days after the date on
which the board is convened''.
(b) Officers.--Section 619(c)(2)(C) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``or an approved retirement date'' after
``an established separation date that is within 90 days after the date
the board is convened''.
(c) Reserve Components.--Section 14301(f) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(f) Nonconsideration of Officers Scheduled for Removal From
Reserve Active-status List.--The Secretary of the military department
concerned may, by regulation, preclude from consideration by a
selection board by which an officer would otherwise be eligible to be
considered, an officer who has an established separation date that is
within 90 days after the date the board is convened or an approved
retirement date.''.
SEC. 504. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NURSE OFFICERS
RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION.
Section 616(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The number'' and inserting ``(1) Subject
to paragraph (2), the number''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2):
``(2) During the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on
December 31, 2030, the number of officers recommended for promotion by
a selection board convened under section 611(a) of this title may not
equal or exceed 100 percent of the number of officers included in the
promotion zone established under section 623 of this title for
consideration by the board, for nurse officers recommended for
promotion to major or lieutenant commander, if the Secretary concerned
determines that such greater number is necessary to maintain or improve
medical readiness.''.
SEC. 505. TALENT MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL RETENTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES.
(a) Authority for Officers to Opt-out of Promotion Board
Consideration.--
(1) Regular officers.--Section 619(e)(2)(A) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by inserting ``training,'' after
``Department,''; and
(B) by striking ``assignment or education'' and
inserting ``assignment, education, or training''.
(2) Reserve officers.--Section 14301(j)(2)(A) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by inserting ``training,'' after
``Department,''; and
(B) by striking ``assignment or education'' and
inserting ``assignment, education, or training''.
(b) Effect of Failure of Selection for Promotion for Certain
Officers.--
(1) First lieutenants and lieutenants (junior grade).--
Section 631(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the board which considered him
for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
concerned releases the promotion results of the board
which considered the officer for the second time to the
public''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the board which considered him
for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
concerned releases the promotion results of the board
which considered the officer for the second time to the
public''.
(2) Captains and majors of the army, air force, and marine
corps and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the navy.--
Section 632(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the
President approves the report of the board which considered him
for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned
releases the promotion results of the board which considered
the officer for the second time to the public''.
(3) Regular navy and regular marine corps officers
designated for limited duty.--Section 8372 of such title is
amended--
(A) in subsection (b), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the selection board in which the
officer is considered as having failed of selection for
promotion to the grade of commander or lieutenant
colonel for the second time'' and inserting ``the
Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
the board which considered the officer for the second
time to the public'';
(B) in subsection (d), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the selection board in which the
officer is considered as having failed of selection for
promotion to the grade of lieutenant commander or major
for the second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary
concerned releases the promotion results of the board
which considered the officer for the second time to the
public''; and
(C) in subsection (e), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the selection board in which the
officer is considered as having failed of selection for
promotion to the grade of lieutenant or captain,
respectively, for the second time'' and inserting ``the
Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
the board which considered the officer for the second
time to the public''.
(4) Reserve first lieutenants of the army, air force, and
marine corps and reserve lieutenants (junior grade) of the
navy.--Section 14504 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``the President
approves the report of the board which considered the
officer for the second time'' and inserting ``the
Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
the board which considered the officer for the second
time to the public''; and
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``President
approves the report of the selection board which
resulted in the second failure'' and inserting ``the
Secretary concerned releases the promotion results of
the board which considered the officer for the second
time to the public''.
(5) Reserve captains of the army, air force, and marine
corps and reserve lieutenants of the navy.--Section 14505 of
such title is amended by striking ``the President approves the
report of the board which considered the officer for the second
time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned releases the
promotion results of the board which considered the officer for
the second time to the public''.
(6) Reserve majors of the army, air force, and marine corps
and reserve lieutenant commanders of the navy.--Section 14506
of such title is amended by striking ``the President approves
the report of the board which considered the officer for the
second time'' and inserting ``the Secretary concerned releases
the promotion results of the board which considered the officer
for the second time to the public''.
SEC. 506. CONSIDERATION OF MERIT BY SPECIAL SELECTION REVIEW BOARDS.
(a) Regular Components.--Section 628a(d)(4)(A) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting ``ranks in the upper half of an
order of merit created by the special selection review board or''
before ``ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection
review board as better qualified''.
(b) Reserve Components.--Section 14502a(d)(4)(A) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting ``ranks in the upper half
of an order of merit created by the special selection review board or''
before ``ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection
review board as better qualified''.
SEC. 507. EFFECT OF FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION: CAPTAINS AND
MAJORS OF THE ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, AND SPACE
FORCE AND LIEUTENANTS AND LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS OF THE
NAVY.
Section 632(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(c)(1) If an officer is subject to discharge under subsection
(a)(1) and, as of the date on which the officer is to be discharged
under that subsection, the officer has not completed the officer's
active duty service obligation, the officer shall be retained on active
duty until completion of such active duty service obligation, and then
be discharged under subsection (a)(1), unless sooner retired or
discharged under another provision of law.
``(2) The Secretary concerned may waive the applicability of
paragraph (1) to any officer if the Secretary determines that
completion of the active duty service obligation of that officer is not
in the best interest of the service.''.
SEC. 508. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SEPARATE OFFICERS WHEN IN THE
BEST INTEREST OF THE SERVICE.
Section 1182(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1)(A) If a board of inquiry determines that an officer should be
retained, the officer's case is closed unless the board substantiated a
basis for separation and, upon recommendation from the service chief,
the Secretary of the military department determines that the board's
retention recommendation is clearly erroneous in light of the evidence
considered by the board, a miscarriage of justice, and inconsistent
with the best interest of the service. In such cases, the Secretary of
the military department may separate the officer after providing a
written justification of the decision to separate.
``(B) An officer considered for separation under this section must
be notified and afforded the opportunity to present matters for the
Secretary of the military department to consider when making the
separation determination. The Secretary of the military department
shall review the case to determine whether the retention recommendation
of the board is clearly contrary to the substantial weight of the
evidence in the record and whether the officer's conduct discredits the
Service, adversely affects good order and discipline, and adversely
affects the officer's performance of duty.
``(C) Exercise of authority to separate an officer under this
section shall be reserved for unusual cases where such action is
essential to the interests of justice, discipline, and proper
administration of the service.'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs
(3) and (4), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Authority to direct administrative separation after a board
of inquiry's recommendation to retain an officer may only be delegated
to a civilian official within a military department appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The least
favorable characterization in such cases will be general (under
honorable conditions).''.
SEC. 509. REMOTE APPEARANCE BEFORE A BOARD OF INQUIRY.
(a) Regular Officers.--Section 1185 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``shall be'' and
inserting ``subject to subsection (c), shall be''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) The Secretary concerned may determine that, in exceptional
circumstances, the appearance of an officer before the proceedings of a
board of inquiry may be via means other than in person.''.
(b) Reserve Officers.--Section 14904 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ``shall be'' and
inserting ``subject to subsection (c), shall be''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Remote Appearance.--The Secretary concerned may determine
that, in exceptional circumstances, the appearance of an officer before
the proceedings of a board of inquiry may be via means other than in
person.''.
SEC. 509A. MARINE CORPS DEPUTY COMMANDANTS.
Section 8045 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``not more than seven Deputy Commandants'' and inserting ``not
more than eight Deputy Commandants''.
SEC. 509B. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE MARINE CORPS
POSITION.
(a) Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 806 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 8048. Medical Officer of the Marine Corps
``(a) There is a Medical Officer of the Marine Corps who shall be
appointed from among flag officers of the Navy.
``(b) The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, while so serving,
shall hold the grade of rear admiral (lower half).''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 806 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8047
the following new item:
``8048. Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.''.
(b) Exclusion From Certain Distribution Limitations.--Section 525
of such title is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection:
``(g) A naval officer while serving as the Medical Officer of the
Marine Corps is in addition to the number that would otherwise be
permitted for the Navy for officers serving on active duty in the grade
of rear admiral (lower half) under subsection (a).''.
(c) Exclusion From Active Duty Strength Limitations.--Section 526
of such title, as amended by section 502, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (k) as
subsections (h) through (l), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection:
``(g) Exclusion of Medical Officer of Marine Corps.--The
limitations of this section do not apply to the flag officer who is
serving as the Medical Officer of the Marine Corps.''.
SEC. 509C. VICE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS; VACANCY IN POSITION OF CHIEF
OF SPACE OPERATIONS.
(a) Vice Chief of Space Operations.--Chapter 908 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating sections 9083, 9084, 9085, and 9086 as
sections 9084, 9085, 9086, and 9087, respectively; and
(2) by inserting after section 9082 the following new
section 9083:
``Sec. 9083. Vice Chief of Space Operations
``(a) Appointment.--There is a Vice Chief of Space Operations,
appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, from the general officers of the Space Force.
``(b) Grade.--The Vice Chief of Space Operations, while so serving,
has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the
officer.
``(c) Duties.--The Vice Chief of Space Operations shall have such
authorities and duties with respect to the Space Force as the Chief of
Space Operations, with the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force,
may delegate to or prescribe for the Vice Chief of Space Operations.
Orders issued by the Vice Chief of Space Operations in performing such
duties have the same effect as orders issued by the Chief of Space
Operations.''.
(b) Vacancy in Position of Chief of Space Operations.--Section 9082
of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(f) Vacancy in Position of Chief of Space Operations.--When there
is a vacancy in the position of Chief of Space Operations or during the
absence or disability of the Chief of Space Operations--
``(1) the Vice Chief of Space Operations shall perform the
duties of the Chief of Space Operations until a successor is
appointed or the absence or disability ceases; or
``(2) if there is a vacancy in the position of the Vice
Chief of Space Operations or the Vice Chief of Space Operations
is absent or disabled, unless the President directs otherwise,
the most senior officer of the Space Force in the Space Staff
who is not absent or disabled and who is not restricted in
performance of duty shall perform the duties of the Chief of
Space Operations until the earliest of--
``(A) the appointment of a successor to the Chief
of Space Operations or the Vice Chief of Space
Operations; or
``(B) the cessation of the absence or disability of
the Chief of Space Operations or Vice Chief of Space
Operations.''.
(c) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of
such chapter is amended by striking the items relating to sections
9083, 9084, 9085, and 9086 and inserting the following new items:
``9083. Vice Chief of Space Operations.
``9084. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition.
``9085. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties.
``9086. Regular Space Force: composition.
``9087. Space Development Agency.''.
SEC. 509D. REPEAL OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR WARRANT
OFFICER APPOINTMENTS IN AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE.
(a) In General.--Section 9160 of title 10, United States Code, is
hereby repealed.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 915 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the
item relating to section 9160.
SEC. 509E. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS FROM A LIST OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS
RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTION.
Section 20241(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``section 14310'' and inserting ``section 629 or 14310''.
SEC. 509F. PILOT PROGRAM ON PEER AND SUBORDINATE ASSESSMENTS OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall implement, in a
covered Armed Force, a five-year pilot program, pursuant to which--
(1) an officer described in subsection (b) shall be
assessed by peers and subordinates; and
(2) the results of such assessments may be available to a
command selection or command qualification board concerned; and
(3) the command selection or command qualification board
may consider such results in determining whether to recommend
such officer for such selection or qualification.
(b) Covered Officers.--An officer described in this subsection is a
regular officer--
(1) eligible for consideration for command;
(2) in grade O-5 or O-6; and
(3) in a career field--
(A) specified in subsection (c); or
(B) determined by the Secretary concerned.
(c) Covered Career Fields.--The career fields specified in this
subsection are the following:
(1) In the Navy, surface warfare, submarine warfare,
special warfare, or explosive ordnance disposal.
(2) In the Marine Corps, infantry, logistics, or field
artillery.
(3) In the Air Force, operations or logistics.
(4) In the Space Force, space operations.
(d) Selection of Assessors.--The Secretary concerned may select an
individual to assess an officer under the pilot program if the
Secretary determines such individual has worked with the officer
closely enough to have an informed opinion regarding the officer's
leadership abilities. An officer may not have any input regarding the
selection of an individual who shall assess such officer.
(e) Report.--Not later than three months after the termination of a
pilot program, a Secretary concerned shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report
regarding the pilot program. Elements of each such report shall include
the following:
(1) The determination of the Secretary concerned whether
the pilot program improved the command selection or command
qualification process of the covered Armed Force.
(2) The rationale and findings of the Secretary concerned
in determining whether to use such assessments in the command
selection or command qualification process of such covered
Armed Force.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(2) The terms ``regular'' and ``Secretary concerned'' have
the meanings given such term in section 101 of title 10, United
States Code.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
SEC. 511. AUTHORITY TO EXTEND MILITARY TECHNICIANS UNTIL AGE 62.
(a) Military Technician.--Section 10216(f) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``60'' and inserting ``62.''
(b) Retention on Reserve Active-status List.--Section 14702(b) of
such title is amended by striking ``60'' and inserting ``62''.
SEC. 512. EXTENSION OF TIME PERIOD FOR TRANSFER OR DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN
ARMY AND AIR FORCE RESERVE COMPONENT GENERAL OFFICERS.
Section 14314 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and
(4) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D),
respectively;
(B) by striking ``Within'' and inserting ``(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2), within''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) For any general officer covered by paragraph (1) who is
released from a joint duty assignment or other non-joint active-duty
assignment, the Secretary concerned shall complete the transfer or
discharge required by paragraph (1) not later than 60 days after the
officer's release.''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)''
and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)(C)''.
SEC. 513. EXPANDED AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS IN
CERTAIN MILITARY SPECIALTIES ON THE RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS
LIST.
(a) Authority for Continuation on the Reserve Active-status List.--
Chapter 1409 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 14701 the following new section:
``Sec. 14701a. Continuation on reserve active-status list: officers in
certain military specialties and career tracks
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the military department
concerned may authorize a reserve commissioned officer in a grade above
O-2 to remain on the reserve active-status list after the date
otherwise provided for the separation or retirement of the officer
under section 14505, 14506, or 14507 of this title, as applicable, if
the officer has a military occupational specialty, rating, or specialty
code in a military specialty designated pursuant to subsection (b).
``(b) Military Specialties.--The Secretary of a military department
shall designate the military specialties in which a military
occupational specialty, rating, or specialty code, as applicable,
assigned to members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of such
Secretary authorizes the members to be eligible for continuation on the
reserve active-status list as provided in subsection (a).
``(c) Duration of Continuation.--An officer continued on the
reserve active-status list pursuant to this section shall, if not
earlier retired, transferred to the Retired Reserve, or discharged, be
separated in accordance with section 14513 or 14514 of this title, as
applicable, on the first day of the month after the month in which the
officer completes 40 years of commissioned service.
``(d) Regulations.--The Secretaries of the military departments
shall carry out this section in accordance with regulations prescribed
by the Secretary of Defense. The regulations shall specify the criteria
to be used by the Secretaries of the military departments in
designating military specialties for purposes of subsection (b).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 1409 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 14701 the following new item:
``14701a. Continuation on reserve active-status list: officers in
certain military specialties and career
tracks.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Title 10, United States Code, is
further amended--
(1) in section 1558(b)(2)(A), by inserting ``14701a,''
after ``14701,'';
(2) in section 14505, by inserting ``or 14701a'' after
``14701'';
(3) in section 14506, by inserting ``14701a,'' after
``14701,''; and
(4) in section 14507, by inserting ``, 14701a,'' after
``14701'' both places it appears.
SEC. 514. TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE OF COVERED SPACE FUNCTIONS OF THE
AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Transfer of Covered Space Functions.--
(1) In general.--During the transition period, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer to the Space Force
the covered space functions of the Air National Guard of the
United States. The transfer shall occur without regard to
section 104 of title 32, United States Code, or section 18238
of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Personnel billets limitations.--With regard to
personnel billets, the statutory waiver under paragraph (1) is
limited to 578 personnel billets of the Air National Guard, as
follows:
(A) 33 personnel from the State of Alaska.
(B) 126 personnel from the State of California.
(C) 119 personnel from the State of Colorado.
(D) 75 personnel from the State of Florida.
(E) 130 personnel from the State of Hawaii.
(F) 69 personnel from the State of Ohio.
(G) 26 personnel assigned to Headquarters, Air
National Guard.
(b) Transfer of Units.--Upon the transfer to the Space Force of a
covered space function of the Air National Guard of the United States,
the Secretary of the Air Force may--
(1) change the status of a unit related to such covered
space function of the Air National Guard of the United States
from a unit of the Air National Guard of the United States to a
unit of the Space Force;
(2) deactivate the covered space function of the Air
National Guard of the United States; or
(3) assign the covered space function of the Air National
Guard of the United States a new Federal mission.
(c) Transfer of Covered Members.--
(1) Officers.--During the transition period, the Secretary
of Defense may, with the consent of the covered officer,
transfer a covered officer of the Air National Guard of the
United States to, and appoint the covered officer in, the Space
Force.
(2) Enlisted members.--During the transition period, the
Secretary of the Air Force may, with the consent of the covered
enlisted member, transfer a covered enlisted member of the Air
National Guard of the United States to the Space Force. Upon
such a transfer, the covered enlisted member shall cease to be
a member of the Air National Guard of the United States and be
discharged from enlistment as a Reserve of the Air Force.
(3) Effective date of transfers.--A transfer under this
subsection shall be effective on the date specified by the
Secretary of Defense, in the case of an officer, or the
Secretary of the Air Force, in the case of an enlisted member.
No date so specified may be after the last day of the
transition period.
(4) Limitations.--A covered officer or covered enlisted
member transferred under paragraph (1) or (2)--
(A) may consent to a transfer under this subsection
during the period, beginning on the date of the
enactment of this Act, that is the longer of one year,
or a period determined by the Secretary of Defense or
the Secretary of the Air Force, as applicable; and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, shall not be
subject to a permanent change of duty station during
the period of three years beginning on the day that the
covered officer or covered enlisted member consents to
such transfer.
(d) Regulations.--A transfer under subsection (c) shall be carried
out under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. In the
case of a covered officer, applicable regulations shall include those
prescribed pursuant to section 716 of title 10, United States Code.
(e) Term of Initial Enlistment in the Space Force.--In the case of
a covered enlisted member who is transferred to the Space Force under
subsection (c), the Secretary of the Air Force may accept the initial
enlistment of the covered enlisted member in the Space Force for a
period of less than two years if such period is not shorter than the
period remaining, as of the date of the transfer, in the term of
enlistment in a reserve component of the Air Force of such covered
enlisted member.
(f) End Strength Adjustments Upon Transfers From the Air National
Guard of the United States.--Upon the transfer to the Space Force of a
covered space function of the Air National Guard of the United States
during the transition period, the end strength authorized for the Space
Force pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code,
for the fiscal year during which the transfer occurs, shall be
increased by the number of billets associated with such transfer.
(g) Administrative Provisions.--For purposes of the transfer of
covered members of the Air National Guard of the United States under
subsection (c)--
(1) the Air National Guard of the United States and the
Space Force shall be considered to be components of the same
Armed Force; and
(2) the Space Force officer list shall be considered to be
an active-duty list of such Armed Force.
(h) Retraining and Reassignment for Members Not Transferring.--If a
covered member of the Air National Guard of the United States does not
consent to a transfer under subsection (c), the Secretary of the Air
Force shall provide to the covered member retraining and reassignment,
in a reserve component of the Air Force, that the Secretary determines
appropriate for such covered member.
(i) Protection of Rank and Pay.--A covered member of the Air
National Guard who transfers to the Space Force under subsection (c)
shall not lose rank or pay solely as a result of such transfer.
(j) Space Force Units in Affected States.--In order to reduce the
cost of transferring to the Space Force a covered space function of the
Air National Guard of the United States, and to reduce the impact of
such a transfer on an affected State, the following provisions apply:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Space Force
shall continue to perform the mission of a covered space
function of the Air National Guard of the United States within
the affected State during a period not shorter than 10 years
following the date of such transfer.
(2) Except when the Secretary of the Air Force determines
that it would not be in the best interests of the United
States, the Secretary may not, during the 10-year period
following such a transfer, move a covered space function of the
Air National Guard of the United States out of an affected
State until 120 days after the congressional defense committees
receive, from the Secretary of the Air Force, notice of such
move, including--
(A) details of such move; and
(B) an explanation regarding why the move is
necessary to support the National Defense Strategy.
(3) Unless the Secretary of the Air Force determines that
it would not be in the best interests of the United States, the
Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the
Governor of an affected State under which the Space Force may
be a tenant on an installation--
(A) of the National Guard of the affected State;
and
(B) that was the home station of a covered space
function of the Air National Guard of the United
States.
(k) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``active-duty list'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``affected State'' means Alaska, California,
Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, or Ohio.
(3) The term ``covered'', with respect to a member of the
Air National Guard of the United States, has the meaning given
such term in section 1733 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 676).
(4) The term ``covered space function of the Air National
Guard of the United States'' means any of the following units
of the Air National Guard of the United States associated with
the performance of a space-related function, including
personnel, equipment, and resources:
(A) 213th Space Warning Squadron, Alaska Air
National Guard.
(B) 148th Space Operations Squadron, California Air
National Guard.
(C) 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron,
California Air National Guard.
(D) 137th Space Warning Squadron, Colorado Air
National Guard.
(E) 138th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron,
Colorado Air National Guard.
(F) 114th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Florida
Air National Guard.
(G) 150th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii
Air National Guard.
(H) 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii
Air National Guard.
(I) 126th Intelligence Squadron, Ohio Air National
Guard.
(5) The term ``Space Force officer list'' means the list
maintained under section 20235 of title 10, United States Code.
(6) The term ``transition period'' means the period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending
on the last day of the eighth fiscal year beginning after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 515. NOTICE TO CONGRESS REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT OF NATIONAL
GUARD FORCE STRUCTURE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days before reapportioning the
force structure of the National Guard of a State, including by
converting a position into a military technician (dual status), the
Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in consultation with the Secretary
of the military department concerned, shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a notice
of such reapportionment.
(b) Form; Elements.--A notice under subsection (a)--
(1) may be submitted in unclassified form with a classified
annex; and
(2) shall include the following elements:
(A) A description of such reapportionment,
including the number of such conversions and any
changes to the number of personnel.
(B) A description of the projected operational
effect of such reapportionment on the mission of the
National Guard of such State.
(C) A description of any end strength requirements
that justify such reapportionment.
(D) Recommendations for any change to statutory end
strengths that may be necessary to offset such
requirements.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military technician (dual status)'' has the
meaning given such term in section 10216 of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in
section 901 of title 32, United States Code.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and
Military Records
SEC. 521. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MEMBERS OF
THE SPACE FORCE.
(a) Appointment of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Grade and
Rank.--Section 152(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``general, in the case of the Navy, admiral, or, in the case
of an officer of the Space Force, the equivalent grade'' and inserting
``general or, in the case of the Navy, admiral''.
(b) Joint Requirements Oversight Council.--Section 181(c)(1)(F) of
such title is amended by striking ``in the grade equivalent to the
grade of general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or admiral in
the Navy'' and inserting ``in the grade of general''.
(c) Original Appointments of Commissioned Officers.--
(1) Appointments.--Section 531(a) of such title is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and Regular
Marine Corps in the grades of ensign, lieutenant
(junior grade), and lieutenant in the Regular Navy, and
in the equivalent grades in the Space Force'' and
inserting ``Regular Marine Corps, and Space Force, and
in the grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior grade), and
lieutenant in the Regular Navy''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and Regular
Marine Corps in the grades of lieutenant commander,
commander, and captain in the Regular Navy, and in the
equivalent grades in the Space Force'' and inserting
``Regular Marine Corps, and Space Force, and in the
grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain
in the Regular Navy''.
(2) Service credit upon original appointment as a
commissioned officer.--Section 533(b)(2) of such title is
amended by striking ``or Marine Corps, captain in the Navy, or
an equivalent grade in the Space Force'' and inserting ``Marine
Corps, or Space Force, or captain in the Navy''.
(d) Selection Boards.--
(1) Convening of selection boards.--Section 611(a) of such
title is amended by striking ``or Marine Corps'' and inserting
``Marine Corps, or Space Force''.
(2) JQO member required for boards to consider officers who
are joint qualified officers.--Section 612(c)(3)(A) of such
title is amended by inserting ``or the Space Force'' after ``of
the Marine Corps''.
(e) Promotion Zone Definition.--Section 645(1)(A) of such title is
amended by striking ``and Marine Corps,'' both places it appears and
inserting ``Marine Corps, and Space Force,''.
(f) Retired Grade.--
(1) Regular commissioned officers.--Section 1370(g) of such
title is amended by striking ``or Marine Corps, rear admiral in
the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force'' and
inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space Force, or rear admiral in
the Navy''.
(2) Officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular
service.--Section 1370a of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``or Marine
Corps'' both places it appears and inserting ``Marine
Corps, or Space Force''; and
(B) in subsection (h), by striking ``or Marine
Corps'' and inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space
Force,''.
(g) Title of Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force.--
(1) Retired base pay.--Section 1406(i)(3)(B)(v) of such
title is amended by striking ``The senior enlisted advisor of
the Space Force'' and inserting ``Chief Master Sergeant of the
Space Force''.
(2) Pay of senior enlisted members.--Section 210(c)(5) of
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``The
senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting
``The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force''.
(3) Personal money allowance.--Section 414(b) of title 37,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``the senior
enlisted advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting ``the Chief
Master Sergeant of the Space Force''.
(4) Basic pay rate.--Footnote 2 of the table titled
``ENLISTED MEMBERS'' in section 601(c) of the John Warner
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public
Law 109-364; 37 U.S.C. 1009 note) is amended by striking ``the
senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force'' and inserting
``Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force''.
(h) Financial Assistance Program for Specially Selected Members.--
Section 2107 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Marine Corps,, as the
case may be'' and inserting ``Marine Corps, or Space Force'';
and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``lieutenant, ensign, or
an equivalent grade in the Space Force,'' and inserting
``lieutenant or ensign,''.
(i) Designation of Space Systems Command as a Field Command of the
United States Space Force.--Section 9016(b)(6)(B)(iv)(II) of such title
is amended by striking ``Space and Missile Systems Center'' and
inserting ``Space Systems Command''.
(j) Chief of Space Operations.--Section 9082 of such title is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``, flag, or
equivalent'' each place it appears; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``grade in the Space
Force equivalent to the grade of general in the Army, Air
Force, and Marine Corps, or admiral in the Navy'' and inserting
``grade of general''.
(k) Awards and Decorations.--
(1) Distinguished flying cross.--Section 9279(a) of such
title is amended--
(A) by adding ``or Space Force'' after ``Air
Force''; and
(B) by adding ``or space'' after ``aerial''.
(2) Airman's medal.--Section 9280(a)(1) of such title is
amended by adding ``or Space Force'' after ``Air Force''.
(l) United States Air Force Institute of Technology.--Section
9414b(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``or the equivalent
grade in the Space Force''.
(m) Orders to Active Duty: Without Consent of Member of the Space
Force.--Section 20106(d) of such title is amended by striking
``pertaining''.
(n) Convening of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
20211(b) of such title is amended by striking ``20238(a)(4)(A)'' and
inserting ``20239(c)(4)(A)''.
(o) Composition of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
20212(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``Secretary of Air
Force'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Air Force''.
(p) Reports of Selection Boards of the Space Force.--Section
20216(c) of such title is amended by striking ``20214(g)'' and
inserting ``20215(g)''.
(q) Eligibility for Consideration for Promotion: General Rules of
the Space Force.--Section 20231 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``20238(a)(4)''
and inserting ``20239(c)(4)''; and
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``20232'' and
inserting ``section 20232''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(2)(E), by striking ``Secretary Air
Force'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Air Force''.
(r) Opportunities for Consideration for Promotion in the Space
Force.--Section 20234(b) of such title is amended by striking
``pursuant subsection (a)'' and inserting ``pursuant to subsection
(a)''.
(s) Promotions in the Space Force: How Made.--Section 20239 of such
title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``subparagraph (A)''
and inserting ``paragraph (1)''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``subparagraph
(C)(ii) of such section'' and inserting ``section
741(d)(4)(C)(ii) of this title''.
(t) General Officers of the Space Force Ceasing to Occupy Positions
Commensurate With Grade.--Section 20243(a)(3) of such title is amended
by striking ``as a''.
(u) Failure of Selection for Promotion in the Space Force.--Section
20251 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``14504 and section 631 and 632'' and
inserting ``14504, 631, and 632''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 14201
or 611'' and inserting ``section 14201 or section
611''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``14502(b)'' and
inserting ``14501(b)''.
(v) Special Selection Boards of the Space Force; Correction of
Errors.--
(1) In general.--The second section 20251 of such title is
amended--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``((1)'' and
inserting ``(1)''; and
(II) by striking ``sch'' and
inserting ``such''; and
(ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ``a
officer'' and inserting ``an officer''; and
(B) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``which of
officer'' and inserting ``which an officer''.
(2) Redesignation.--Such section is redesignated as section
20252 of such title (and the heading of such section and the
table of sections at the beginning of subchapter IV of part I
of chapter 2005 of such title are amended accordingly).
(w) Applicability of Certain Provisions of Law Related to
Separation of a Member of the Space Force.--Section 20401(b) of such
title is amended by inserting ``, and'' after ``1174(b)''.
(x) Retention Boards of the Space Force.--Section 20502 of such
title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``Than an Officer
Has Failed to Establish That the Officer Should Be
Retained'' and inserting ``That an Officer Has Failed
to Establish That the Officer Should Be Retained''; and
(B) by moving paragraph (1) to appear in line with
the subsection heading and adjusting the margins
accordingly; and
(2) in subsection (d), in the heading, by striking ``Than''
and inserting ``That''.
(y) Promotion Authority Flexibility of the Space Force.--Section
1737(b)(3)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 678) is amended by striking
``20213'' and inserting ``20212''.
SEC. 522. MODIFIED AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO SENIOR LEADERS OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER SPECIFIED PERSONS.
(a) Expansion.--Section 714 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``within the united
states'';
(2) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``within the United States''; and
(3) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding sub
paragraph (A), by striking ``within the United States''.
(b) Limitation on Delegation of Authority.--Such section is further
amended, in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``or the Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence and Security'' after ``only to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense''.
(c) Written Determinations Include Denials.--Such section is
further amended, in subsection (b)(4)--
(1) by inserting ``whether'' before ``to provide'';
(2) by striking ``the authorized'' and inserting ``any
authorized''; and
(3) by striking ``the arrangements for the'' and inserting
``any arrangements for such''.
(d) Reporting.--Such section is further amended, in subsection
(b)(6)(A)--
(1) by striking ``each determination made under paragraph
(4) to provide protection and security to an individual'' and
inserting ``an initial determination made under paragraph (4),
or a determination to deny the renewal of protection and
security''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of
determination to continue protection and security, the
Secretary shall make such submission not less than twice each
year.''
(e) Temporary Protection.--Such section is further amended, in
subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) Temporary protection.--The Secretary of Defense may
temporarily provide physical protection and personal security
under this subsection to an individual--
``(A) pending the determination of the Secretary
under paragraph (4) regarding such individual; and
``(B) for a period not to exceed 30 days.''.
SEC. 523. IMPROVING MILITARY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.
(a) In General.--Section 1552(a) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
``(5) Each final decision of the board under this subsection shall
be made available to the public in electronic form on a centralized
Internet website. The information provided shall include a summary of
each decision, to be indexed by subject matter, except that the
Secretary shall protect the privacy of claimants by redacting all
personally identifiable information.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on October 1, 2026.
SEC. 524. DETERMINATION OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE COMMITMENT FOR
RECIPIENTS OF FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Section 2603(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``three times the length of the period of the education or
training.'' and inserting ``determined by the Secretary concerned,
which may not be less than twice the length of the period of the
education or training. Notwithstanding section 2004(c) of this title,
the service obligation required under this subsection may run
concurrently with any service obligations incurred under chapter 101 of
this title in accordance with regulations established by the Secretary
concerned.''.
SEC. 525. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEPARATED MEMBERS OF THE AIR
FORCE AS HONORARY SEPARATED MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE.
Chapter 933 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9254. Authority to designate certain separated members of the
Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space
Force
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe
regulations that authorize an eligible individual to be designated as
an honorary separated member of the Space Force. An eligible individual
so designated may be referred to as a `Legacy Guardian'.
``(b) Elements.--Regulations prescribed under this section may
include the following elements:
``(1) Eligibility criteria, including applicable dates of
service and constructive service credit, for designation under
this section.
``(2) An application process through which an eligible
individual, or a survivor of a deceased eligible individual,
may apply for such designation of such eligible individual.
``(3) A certificate, approved device, or other insignia of
such designation.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Designation of an eligible individual
under this section shall not be construed to entitle such eligible
individual to any benefit in addition to those established by this
section or pursuant to regulations prescribed under this section.
``(d) Eligible Individual Defined.--In this section, the term
`eligible individual' means an individual--
``(1) whom the Secretary of the Air Force determines served
in support of space operations as a member of the Air Force;
and
``(2) who separates (or previously separated) from the
armed forces as a member of the Air Force.''.
SEC. 526. AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CERTAIN AWARDS.
(a) Authorization for Award of the Medal of Honor to Roderick W.
Edmonds.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section
7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with
respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the
Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the Medal of Honor,
under section 7271 of such title, to Roderick W. Edmonds for his
actions as a master sergeant in the Army during the period of January
27 through March 30, 1945.
(b) Authorization for Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to
William D. Owens.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in
section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time
limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons
who served in the Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award
the Distinguished Service Cross, under section 7272 of such title, to
William D. Owens for his actions as a staff sergeant in the Army during
the period of June 6 through June 8, 1944, at La Fiere Bridge, for
which he was previously awarded the Bronze Star.
SEC. 527. POSTHUMOUS ADVANCEMENT OF GENERAL JOHN D. LAVELLE, UNITED
STATES AIR FORCE, ON THE RETIRED LIST.
(a) Advancement.--General John D. Lavelle, United States Air Force
(retired), is entitled to hold the rank of lieutenant general while on
the retired list of the Air Force.
(b) Additional Benefits Not to Accrue.--The advancement of General
John D. Lavelle on the retired list of the Air Force under subsection
(a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United
States to which General John D. Lavelle would have been entitled based
upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other
person may become entitled based on his military service.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as authorizing the advancement of General John D. Lavelle to
a rank higher than lieutenant general.
Subtitle D--Recruitment
SEC. 531. EXPANSION OF REPORT ON FUTURE SERVICEMEMBER PREPARATORY
COURSE.
Section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 520 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) Graduation requirement.--Prior to attending initial
basic training, all enlisted persons attending the course
established under this section must achieve a score on the
Armed Forces Qualification Test that is--
``(A) at least 10 points higher than the
individual's most recent score taken prior to the
individual's date of enlistment; or
``(B) no longer subject to the restrictions of
section 520 of title 10, United States Code.''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``course
graduation requirements within 180 days of enlistment''
and inserting ``meaningful progress, as determined by
the Secretary concerned, within 90 days of
enlistment''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(6); and
(B) by inserting, after paragraph (3), the
following new paragraphs:
``(4) The determination of the Secretary regarding the
effectiveness of the preparatory course.
``(5) Recommendations of the Secretary regarding--
``(A) how to improve the preparatory course;
``(B) whether to expand the preparatory course.''.
SEC. 532. PROMOTING MILITARY, NATIONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
(a) Selective Service System Data Sharing Amendments.--Section
15(e) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3813(e)) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``the names and addresses'' and inserting
``the full names, email addresses (if available), dates of
birth, phone numbers (if available), and mailing addresses'';
and
(2) by striking ``Names and addresses furnished'' and
inserting ``Full names, email addresses, dates of birth, phone
numbers, and mailing addresses furnished''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 533. MILITARY RECRUITER PHYSICAL ACCESS TO CAMPUSES.
(a) In General.--Subpart 2 of Part F of title VIII of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.)
is amended by inserting after section 8528 the following:
``SEC. 8528A. MILITARY RECRUITER ACCESS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
``Each local educational agency receiving assistance under this Act
shall provide military recruiters the same access to the campus of each
secondary school served by the local educational agency for the purpose
of recruiting students who are at least 17 years of age that is
provided to any prospective employer, institution of higher education,
or other recruiter.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Compliance Monitoring and Reporting.--On an annual basis, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) collect information from military recruiters regarding
the compliance of local educational agencies with the
requirements of section 8528A of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (as added by subsection (a)); and
(2) based on such information, prepare and submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report that--
(A) identifies each local educational agency that
the Secretary determines to be in violation of such
section; and
(B) explains the reasons for such determination.
SEC. 534. MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING COMMAND: ACCELERATION OF REVIEW
OF MEDICAL RECORDS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement a
program to use health care providers, from any component of the Armed
Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary, to support United
States Military Entrance Processing Command (in this section, referred
to as ``MEPCOM'') and accelerate the review of medical records, as
determined necessary by the Secretary.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
actions taken to carry out subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
regarding the program under subsection (a) that includes an explanation
of any effect the program has had on recruitment, including the speed
of medical waiver processing.
SEC. 535. MEDICAL ACCESSION RECORDS PILOT PROGRAM: NOTICE OF
TERMINATION.
The Secretary of Defense shall notify the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives at least one year
before terminating the Medical Accession Records Pilot program.
SEC. 536. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING FEDERAL SERVICE TO CERTAIN
PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO ENLIST IN CERTAIN ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations directing the Secretary of a military department to
provide, to a person described in subsection (b), information regarding
opportunities for Federal, or other public, service for which the
person may be qualified.
(b) Certain Persons Not Qualified to Enlist.--A person described in
this subsection is a person ineligible to serve in a covered Armed
Force.
(c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
or Space Force.
SEC. 537. REIMBURSEMENT OF APPLICANTS TO CERTAIN ARMED FORCES FOR
CERTAIN MEDICAL COSTS INCURRED DURING MILITARY ENTRANCE
PROCESSING.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may reimburse an
individual who applies to join a covered Armed Force for costs incurred
by such individual for a medical appointment required for military
entrance processing.
(b) Maximum Amount.--The maximum amount an individual may be
reimbursed under this section is $100.
(c) Briefings.--Not later than 16 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act and once each year thereafter for two years, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on reimbursements under
this section. Such a briefing shall include, with respect to the most
recent one-year period after such date, the following elements:
(1) The number of individuals reimbursed.
(2) The total funds spent each on such reimbursements.
(3) The number of civilian employees hired by the Secretary
to carry out this section.
(4) The effect, if any, of such reimbursements on--
(A) the time required to complete military entrance
processing; and
(B) recruitment.
(5) Other information the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Sunset.--The authority to reimburse under this section shall
terminate on the day that is three years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(e) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
or Space Force.
SEC. 538. AUTHORITY TO MODERNIZE RECRUITMENT FOR THE ARMY.
(a) Authority.--During fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of the Army
may modernize recruitment for the Army in order to attract and retain
fit and ready individuals to serve as members of the Army. To carry out
such modernization, the Secretary may take steps including the
following:
(1) Establish a military occupational specialty for
enlisted members who specialize in talent acquisition.
(2) Establish a professional recruiting force of warrant
officers who specialize in talent acquisition, data analytics,
and other human resource functions necessary to develop
expertise in recruiting and military accessions.
(3) Routinely determine which areas of the United States
yield greater-than-average numbers of recruits and, with regard
to each such area--
(A) build relationships with sources of such
recruits, including schools; and
(B) assign additional recruiting personnel.
(4) Consider using a commercially available, off-the-shelf,
recruiting platform.
(b) Briefings.--Not later than the last day of each quarter of
fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a briefing on the use of the authority under this section. Each such
briefing shall include the following:
(1) An up-to-date timeline, milestones, resources used, and
resources needed for such use.
(2) The number of enlisted members, officers, and civilian
employees of the Army required to use such authority.
(3) Policies altered or prescribed by the Secretary to use
such authority and recruit a capable and ready all-volunteer
force.
(4) Related legislative recommendations of the Secretary.
SEC. 539. PROGRAM OF MILITARY RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATION AT THE NATIONAL
SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM.
(a) Authority.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the entity that
operates the National September 11 Memorial and Museum (in this section
referred to as ``the Museum'') under which the Secretary and such
entity shall carry out a program at the Museum to promote military
recruitment and education.
(b) Program.--A program under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) Provision of informational materials to promote
enlistment in the covered Armed Forces, by the Secretary to
such entity, for distribution at the Museum.
(2) Education and exhibits, developed jointly by the
Secretary and such entity, and provided to the public by
employees of the Museum, to--
(A) enhance understanding of the military response
to the attacks on September 11, 2001; and
(B) encourage enlistment and re-enlistment in the
covered Armed Forces.
(c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
or Space Force.
SEC. 539A. MARITIME WORKFORCE PROMOTION AND RECRUITMENT.
(a) Contract for Targeted Campaign.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in
coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as the
Secretary determines appropriate, shall seek to enter into a contract
with an entity described in subsection (b), through a competitive
bidding process, for the establishment a targeted campaign to educate
and recruit potential workers regarding careers in the maritime sector,
including by--
(1) promoting maritime workforce in the United States
including careers in the maritime industry afloat, including in
the United States Merchant Marine, sailing in the Military
Sealift Command, and related positions in the maritime sector;
and
(2) promoting the United States shipbuilding industry and
highlighting the critical need to attract skilled workers in
the shipbuilding and related maritime sectors.
(b) Entity Described.--An entity described in this subsection is a
reputable marketing, recruiting, and public relations firm with
expertise in developing and deploying branding, content, advertising
buys, and local and national engagement strategies.
(c) Campaign Objectives.--A contract entered into under subsection
(a) shall provide that the campaign carried out pursuant to the
contract shall--
(1) emphasize the importance of the maritime workforce for
national security;
(2) showcase the numerous career opportunities available in
the maritime domain;
(3) highlight the career opportunities in the maritime
sector;
(4) promote the excitement, benefits, and appeal of a
career in the maritime industry;
(5) inform potential workers of the points of entry
available to join and receive training for such employment,
including--
(A) the United States Merchant Marine Academy;
(B) State and regional maritime academies described
in chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code;
(C) centers of excellence for domestic maritime
workforce training and education designated under
section 51706 of title 46, United States Code;
(D) the Military to Mariners Act (46 U.S.C. 7302
note);
(E) merchant mariner and shipbuilding labor union
training facilities;
(F) merchant mariner and shipbuilding
apprenticeship programs approved by the Secretary of
Labor;
(G) shipbuilding industry training programs; and
(H) any other potential resources as identified by
the Secretary of the Navy;
(6) inform potential workers of sources of financial
assistance for training for individuals interested in joining
such industry; and
(7) attract workers to the United States merchant marine,
shipbuilding, and related sectors.
(d) Target Audience.--A contract entered into under subsection (a)
shall provide that in carrying out the campaign carried out pursuant to
the contract, the entity shall target a diverse audience, including--
(1) potential workers interested in maritime careers;
(2) educational institutions, including K-12 educational
institutions and community colleges, and the students of such
institutions considering vocational training in maritime
fields;
(3) military veterans;
(4) individuals seeking career transitions; and
(5) the general public.
(e) Reporting and Accountability.--
(1) Quarterly report.--A contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that, not later than 30 days after
the end of each quarter of each fiscal year during which a
campaign is carried out pursuant to the contract, the entity
carrying out the campaign, in consultation with the Secretary
of the Navy and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the
Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant
congressional committees quarterly reports detailing the
progress, outreach, and effect of the campaign, including the
effectiveness of such campaigns in increasing applications for
employment in the United States Merchant Marine and
shipbuilding sectors.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
conclusion of a campaign carried out pursuant to a contract
entered into under subsection (a), the entity carrying out the
campaign, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy and
the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary
determines appropriate, shall submit to the relevant
congressional committees a comprehensive final report on the
campaign.
(f) Expiration of Available Funds.--No funds may be authorized to
be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this section
after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``relevant congressional
committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed
Services, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed
Services, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.
Subtitle E--Training
SEC. 541. IMPROVEMENTS TO FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 992 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``grade E-4'' and
inserting ``grade E-6'';
(2) by striking subparagraph (D); and
(3) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (K) as
subparagraphs (D) through (J), respectively.
(b) Provision of Retirement Information.--Such section is further
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(e) and (f), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection (d):
``(d) Provision of Retirement Information.--In each training under
subsection (a) and in each meeting to provide counseling under
subsection (b), a member of the armed forces shall be provided with--
``(1) all forms relating to retirement that are relevant to
the member, including with respect to the Thrift Savings Plan;
and
``(2) information with respect to how to find additional
information.''.
SEC. 542. EXTENSION OF JROTC PROGRAMS TO THE JOB CORPS.
Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, including Job
Corps centers as defined in section 147 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3197),'' after
``secondary educational institutions''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by inserting ``, or is a Job
Corps center as defined in section 147 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3197)'' after
``military department concerned''.
SEC. 543. MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS REQUIRED TO
ESTABLISH OR MAINTAIN A UNIT OF JROTC.
Section 2031(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``not less than (i) 10 percent of the
number of students enrolled in the institution who are in a
grade above the 7th grade and physically co-located with the
9th grade participating unit, or (ii) 100, whichever is less;''
and inserting an em dash; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(i) in the case of an educational institution
with fewer than 1,000 enrolled students, the lesser
of--
``(I) 10 percent of the number of such
students who are in a grade above the 7th grade
and physically co-located with the 9th grade
participating unit; and
``(II) 50; or
``(ii) in the case of an educational institution
with 1,000 or more enrolled students--
``(I) 50; or
``(II) a number, determined by the
Secretary of the military department concerned,
that is higher than 50 and not more than
100;''.
SEC. 544. JROTC WAITING LIST.
Section 2031(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) maintain a prioritized waiting list that includes all
secondary educational institutions that have made a request for
a unit under this section and have not yet been approved by the
Secretary concerned, and prescribe regulations describing the
factors to be considered in assigning priority, including the
length of time an institution has been waiting for a unit.''.
SEC. 545. NUMBER OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS UNITS.
(a) In General.--Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in the first subsection designated subsection (i), by striking
``support not fewer than 3,400, and not more than 4,000, units'' and
inserting ``support not fewer than 3,500, and not more than 4,100,
units''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on October 1, 2026.
SEC. 546. REQUIRED CONSTITUTIONAL LAW TRAINING.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that all newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces receive
training on the Constitution of the United States prior to reporting to
their first operational assignment.
(b) Elements.--The training required under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) education on the centrality of the Constitution to the
commitment officers make to serve in the Armed Forces;
(2) emphasis on the loyalty of officers to the
Constitution; and
(3) instruction on the importance of, and basis for,
civilian control over the military.
SEC. 547. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
COUNTERING EXTREMISM WORK GROUP.
No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to
fund the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Working Group
established by the Secretary of Defense memorandum on April 9, 2021.
Subtitle F--Member Education
SEC. 551. EXPANSION OF INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR SERVICE
ACADEMIES.
Section 347 of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking ``60'' and inserting ``80''.
SEC. 552. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN FUNDED AND UNFUNDED
LAW EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
(a) Permanent Expansion of Law Education Programs.--Section 2004 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
(B) by striking the second sentence; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(2) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
concerned, the Secretary of a military department may fund educational
expenses for members of the armed forces detailed under paragraph (1).
Not more than 25 officers and enlisted members from each military
department may commence such training in any single fiscal year.
``(3) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
concerned, the Secretary of a military department may also detail
members under paragraph (1) without funding any educational expenses. A
member detailed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the
limitation in paragraph (2).''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;
(ii) by inserting ``(A) in the case of a
member detailed pursuant to subsection
(a)(1),'' after ``(1)'';
(iii) in clause (ii), as redesignated by
clause (i) of this subparagraph, by adding
``or'' after the semicolon; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) in the case of a member detailed pursuant to
subsection (a)(2), either--
``(i) have served on active duty for a period of
not less than two years nor more than eight years and
be an officer in the pay grade O-3 or below when the
training is to begin; or
``(ii) have served on active duty for a period of
not less than four years nor more than ten years and be
an enlisted member in the pay grade of E-5, E-6, or E-7
when the training is to begin;''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``period of
two years'' and inserting ``period of--
``(i) two years for each year or part
thereof of legal training under subsection
(a)(1); or
``(ii) one year for each year or part
thereof of legal training under subsection
(a)(2).''.
(b) Temporary Expansion.--During each of the three years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of a military
department may fund educational expenses under section 2004(a) of such
title, as amended by subsection (a), for 35 members of such military
department.
(c) Clarification of Pay and Allowances While Detailed or Assigned
as a Student Full-time at a Civilian Institution.--Section 502(b) of
title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following: ``Nothing in this subsection may be construed to deprive a
member, detailed or assigned by the Secretary concerned as a full-time
student at a civilian institution to pursue a program of education that
is substantially the same as a program of education offered to
civilians, of pay or allowances to which such member is entitled.''.
SEC. 553. ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES.
Chapter 104 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2114 the following new section:
``Sec. 2114a. Eligibility of members of foreign militaries to enroll in
the University
``(a) Authority.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may permit an
individual who is a member of the military of a foreign country--
``(A) to enroll (including as a full-time student) and
receive instruction--
``(i) as a medical student of the University; or
``(ii) in a postdoctoral, postgraduate, or
certificate program of the University; and
``(B) to participate in training exercises of the
University.
``(2) Enrollment of an individual under this section--
``(A) shall be subject to--
``(i) the academic capacity of the University
described in section 2112(b) of this title; and
``(ii) an international agreement or qualifying
non-binding instrument (as such terms are defined in
section 112b of title 1); and
``(B) may not decrease the number of members of the
uniformed services enrolled in the University; and
``(C) may not be given priority over the enrollment of a
member of the uniformed services.
``(3) The number of individuals simultaneously enrolled under this
section may not exceed--
``(A) 10, in the case of medical students of the
University; and
``(B) 40, with regards to all postdoctoral, postgraduate,
and certificate programs of the University.
``(b) Qualifications; Selection.--In carrying out subsection (a),
the Secretary may select an individual to enroll under this section--
``(1) who was nominated for such enrollment by the medical
command of the military of a foreign country; and
``(2) pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
regarding--
``(A) qualifications for such enrollment that are
comparable to the qualifications required of a United
States citizen; and
``(B) procedures for such selection.
``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary shall require the foreign
country of an individual enrolled under this section to reimburse the
United States for the cost of providing instruction to such individual.
``(2) The Secretary shall prescribe rates for such reimbursement
that equal or exceed the cost to the United States of providing such
instruction to a member of the uniformed services.
``(3) The Secretary may waive, in whole or in part, reimbursement
with regards to an individual enrolled under this section.
``(4) Amounts received by the Secretary under this subsection
shall--
``(A) be used to defray the costs of providing instruction
to an individual enrolled under this section;
``(B) be credited to appropriations available for the
maintenance and operation of the University; and
``(C) remain available for until expended.
``(5) The source and the disposition of such amounts shall be
specifically identified in records of the University.
``(d) Applicability of Regulations and Policies.--(1) Subject to
paragraphs (2) through (4), and to the determination of the Secretary,
an individual enrolled under this section shall be subject to the same
regulations and policies that apply to a member of the uniformed
services enrolled in the University.
``(2) The Secretary may prescribe regulations regarding access to
classified information by an individual enrolled under this section
that differ from the regulations that apply to a member of the
uniformed services enrolled in the University.
``(3) An individual enrolled under this section shall not be
entitled to an appointment in a uniformed service by reason of
completing of a program of the University.
``(4) Section 2114 of this title shall not apply to an individual
enrolled under this section.''.
SEC. 554. PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION: TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO
DEFINITIONS.
Section 2151 of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
subsection (b)(3), by striking ``National Defense Intelligence
College'' and inserting ``National Intelligence University''.
SEC. 555. DISTANCE EDUCATION OPTION FOR PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
EDUCATION.
Section 2154 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Distance Education.--(1) Any distance education program
offered to satisfy Phase I or Phase II instruction under paragraph (1)
or (2) of subsection (a) shall include a pathway for a student who is a
member of a reserve component to fully complete the course of
instruction while physically separated from the course instructors and
without any in-person attendance required to graduate from such
program.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `distance education' has the
meaning given such term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003).''.
SEC. 556. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS OF SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL
MILITARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.
Section 2601(a)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by inserting ``or a professional military education institution'' after
``museum program'' each place it appears.
SEC. 557. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR A CADET OR MIDSHIPMAN WHO
BECOMES A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In the section heading, by striking ``agreement to
serve as officer'' and inserting ``service obligation''.
(2) In subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary
of the Army'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4),
the Secretary of the Army''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following:
``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Army may transfer
not more than three cadets, who obtain employment in violation of
paragraph (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Army.
Each cadet so transferred shall--
``(A) serve as a commissioned officer--
``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
by the Secretary of the Army; and
``(ii) for a period, determined by the Secretary of
the Army, not longer than 10 years; and
``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
and retain members of the armed forces.''.
(3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
cadet receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of subsection
(b)'' before the semicolon.
(4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In the section heading, by striking ``agreement for
length of service'' and inserting ``service obligation''.
(2) In subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary
of the Navy'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4),
the Secretary of the Navy''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following:
``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Navy may transfer
not more than three midshipmen, who obtain employment in violation of
paragraph (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Navy or
the Selected Reserve of the Marine Corps. Each midshipman so
transferred shall--
``(A) serve as a commissioned officer--
``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
by the Secretary of the Navy; and
``(ii) for a period, determined by the Secretary of
the Navy, not longer than 10 years; and
``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
and retain members of the armed forces.''.
(3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
midshipman receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of
subsection (b)'' before the semicolon.
(4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In the section heading, by striking ``agreement to
serve as officer'' and inserting ``service obligation''.
(2) In subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary
of the Air Force'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph
(4), the Secretary of the Air Force''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following:
``(4) Each academic year, the Secretary of the Air Force may
transfer not more than three cadets, who obtain employment in violation
of paragraph (5) of subsection (a), to the Selected Reserve of the Air
Force. Each cadet so transferred shall--
``(A) serve as a commissioned officer--
``(i) in an appropriate grade or rating, determined
by the Secretary of the Air Force; and
``(ii) for a period, determined by the Secretary of
the Air Force, not longer than 10 years; and
``(B) while so serving, participate in efforts to recruit
and retain members of the armed forces.''.
(3) In subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting ``unless such
cadet receives a transfer under paragraph (4) of subsection
(b)'' before the semicolon.
(4) In subsection (f), by striking ``the alternative
obligation'' and inserting ``an alternative obligation''.
SEC. 558. SERVICE ACADEMIES: BOARDS OF VISITORS.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
of--
``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate, or the designee of such chair;
``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;
``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
member;
``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives;
``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives; and
``(9) six persons designated by the President.''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
after ``the President'' both places it appears.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
of--
``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate, or the designee of such chair;
``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;
``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
member;
``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives;
``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives; and
``(9) six persons designated by the President.''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
after ``the President'' both places it appears.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) A Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually
of--
``(1) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate, or the designee of such chair;
``(2) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate, or the designee of the ranking member;
``(3) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Majority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(4) two other members of the Senate designated by the
Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom is a member of the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
``(5) the chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives, or the designee of such chair;
``(6) the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives, or the designee of the ranking
member;
``(7) two other members of the House of Representatives
designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one
of whom is a member of the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives;
``(8) one other member of the House of Representatives
designated by the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives; and
``(9) six persons designated by the President.''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by inserting ``and the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives''
after ``the President'' both places it appears.
SEC. 559. MODERNIZING MARINE CORPS PLATOON LEADERS CLASS COLLEGE
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION.
Section 16401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking ``$5,200'' and inserting
``$13,800''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``1,200'' and
inserting ``450''.
SEC. 559A. INFORMATION ON NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MILITARY
SERVICE ACADEMIES.
Section 575(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 7442 note) is amended by striking ``Not later than two years
after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``Not later
than December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 559B. ENSURING ACCESS TO CERTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS.
(a) Data Matching Required.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Education shall jointly complete a data matching process--
(1) to identify each individual who, while serving as a
covered employee of the Department of Defense, made one or more
student loan payments eligible to be counted for purposes of
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program under section
455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1087e(m)); and
(2) without requiring further information or action from
such individual--
(A) to certify the total period of such employment
for purposes of such program; and
(B) to count the total number of qualifying
payments made by the individual for purposes of such
program during such period.
(b) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
employee'' means an individual who, at any time beginning on or after
October 1, 2007, was--
(1) a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for
a period of more than 30 consecutive days; or
(2) a civilian employee of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 559C. SERVICE ACADEMIES: REFERRAL OF APPLICANTS TO THE SENIOR
MILITARY COLLEGES AND UNITS OF THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER
TRAINING CORPS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
system whereby a covered individual may elect to have the Secretary
share information regarding such covered individual with a senior
military college or a unit of the Senior Reserve Officer Training
Corps.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who
applied for an appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a
Service Academy.
(2) The term ``senior military college'' means a school
specified in section 2111a of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``Service Academy'' has the meaning given such
term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 559D. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GRADUATE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the
Army may jointly conduct a pilot program (referred to in this section
as the ``Program'') under which certain enlisted personnel of the
covered Armed Forces may enroll in a master's degree program at the
Naval Postgraduate School.
(b) Program Requirements.--The Secretaries concerned may carry out
the Program--
(1) in accordance with this section;
(2) in accordance with such regulations as may be
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of the
Program; and
(3) in a manner consistent with the Graduate Education
Program-Enlisted pilot program of the Marine Corps.
(c) Eligibility of Participants.--The Secretaries concerned shall
establish criteria for determining the eligibility of enlisted members
of the covered Armed Forces for participation in the Program.
(d) Selection of Participants.--Selection of a member for the
Program shall be based on consideration of--
(1) the eligibility criteria established under subsection
(c);
(2) professional performance;
(3) promotion potential;
(4) retention potential;
(5) academic background, capabilities, and accomplishments;
(6) the needs of the Navy and Army; and
(7) input from the component within each covered Armed
Force with primary responsibility for determining the duty
assignments of enlisted members.
(e) Post-participation Service.--Subject to such terms, conditions,
and exceptions as the Secretaries concerned may establish, an enlisted
member who receives a master's degree under the Program shall serve for
a period of not less than two years in a duty assignment that is
relevant to the degree obtained by the member under the Program.
(f) Framework for Filling Billets.--In conjunction with selecting
enlisted members for participation in the Program as described in
subsection (d), the Secretaries concerned shall establish a framework
for assigning enlisted personnel who are not participating in the
Program--
(1) to fill the billets of the members participating in the
Program while such members are completing a course of study at
the Naval Postgraduate School; and
(2) to fill the billets of members who received a master's
degree under the Program while such members are engaged in
post-participation service as described in subsection (e).
(g) Identification of Degree Programs.--The Secretaries concerned
shall coordinate with the President of the Naval Postgraduate School to
identify specific master's degree programs offered by the School in
which Program participants may enroll. In identifying such programs,
the Secretaries shall consider--
(1) the needs of the Navy and Army;
(2) the capacity of the Naval Postgraduate School; and
(3) the extent to which enrollment in a specific program is
expected to have a positive effect on the career trajectories
of participants.
(h) Information Dissemination.--The Secretaries concerned shall
take such actions as are necessary to notify and inform enlisted
members about the Program.
(i) Report.--Before the expiration of the six-year period described
in subsection (j), the Secretaries concerned, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes--
(1) an assessment of whether and to what extent the Program
has met the needs of the covered Armed Forces and had positive
effects on participating enlisted members, including with
respect to--
(A) career trajectory, including potential pay
increases;
(B) retention;
(C) recruitment;
(D) job performance;
(E) merit-based promotions and merit-based
promotion reorder; and
(F) compatibility with the objectives outlined in
the 2022 National Defense Strategy to modernize the
Armed Services, spur innovation, and outpace and
outthink adversaries of the United States;
(2) the recommendations of the Secretaries regarding
whether the Program should be extended or made permanent;
(3) an assessment of the funding and capabilities that may
be needed to make the Program permanent; and
(4) any other matters the Secretaries determine to be
relevant.
(j) Sunset.--The Program shall terminate six years after the date
on which the Program commences under this section.
(k) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army or
Navy.
(2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
(A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to
matters concerning the Army; and
(B) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to
matters concerning the Navy.
SEC. 559E. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ENDORSE CRITICAL RACE
THEORY.
(a) Prohibition.--No funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act may be used to endorse critical race theory--
(1) at an academic institution operated by the Department
of Defense;
(2) in training provided to a member of the Armed Forces;
or
(3) in professional military education.
(b) Protection of Academic Freedom.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to supersede the institutional autonomy or academic
freedom of instructors involved in the selection of textbooks,
supplemental materials, or other classroom materials, or in the
preparation or presentation of classroom instruction or lectures.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``critical race
theory'' means the theory that individuals, by virtue of race,
ethnicity, color, or national origin, bear collective guilt and are
inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other
individuals of such race, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
SEC. 561. CLARIFYING AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF
MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 802(a)(14) of title 10, United States Code (article
2(a)(14) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by
inserting ``20601 or'' before ``20603''.
SEC. 562. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN
OFFENSES OCCURRING BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MILITARY
JUSTICE REFORMS.
Section 824a(d) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
section 531 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 258), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``section 920 (article
120),'' and inserting ``section 919a (article 119a), section
920 (article 120), section 920a (article 120a),'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The standalone offense of sexual harassment.--After
January 1, 2025, a special trial counsel may, at the sole and
exclusive discretion of the special trial counsel, exercise
authority over the following offenses:
``(A) The standalone offense of sexual harassment
punishable under section 934 of this title (article
134) in each instance in which--
``(i) the offense occurs after January 26,
2022, and on or before January 1, 2025; and
``(ii) a formal complaint is substantiated
in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Secretary concerned.
``(B) A conspiracy to commit an offense specified
in subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 881 of
this title (article 81).
``(C) A solicitation to commit an offense specified
in subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 882 of
this title (article 82).
``(D) An attempt to commit an offense specified in
subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under
section 880 of this title (article 80).''; and
(4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or (2)''
after ``paragraph (1)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``paragraph
(1)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(2)(A) or paragraph
(1) or (2) of this subsection''.
SEC. 563. DETAILING OF APPELLATE DEFENSE COUNSEL.
Subsection (b) of section 865 of title 10, United States Code
(article 65 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``the Judge Advocate General shall
forward the record'' and inserting the following: ``the
Judge Advocate General shall forward--
``(A) the record'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), as designated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking the
period and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) a copy of the record of trial to an appellate
defense counsel who shall be detailed to review the
case and, upon request of the accused, to represent the
accused before the Court of Criminal Appeals.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ``shall'' and inserting ``shall, upon
written request of the accused'';
(ii) in clause (i), by striking ``, upon
request of the accused,''; and
(iii) in clause (ii), by striking ``upon
written request of the accused,''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``accused'' and all that
follows through ``waives'' and inserting
``accused waives'';
(ii) by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
period; and
(iii) by striking clause (ii).
SEC. 564. MODIFICATION TO OFFENSE OF AIDING THE ENEMY UNDER THE UNIFORM
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 903b(2) of title 10, United States Code (article 103b(2) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by inserting
``provides military education, military training, or tactical advice
to,'' after ``gives intelligence to,''.
SEC. 565. REMOVAL OF MARRIAGE AS A DEFENSE TO ARTICLE 120B OFFENSES.
Section 920b of title 10, United States Code (article 120b of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (f);
(2) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
striking ``not legally married to the person committing the
sexual act, lewd act, or use of force''.
SEC. 566. CONSOLIDATION OF MILITARY JUSTICE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
(a) Annual Reports.--Section 946a(b) of title 10, United States
Code (article 146a(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as
paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Data on the number and status of completed cases,
including--
``(A) information on race, ethnicity, rank, and sex
demographic for the victim and the accused;
``(B) the enumerated offenses preferred and
referred;
``(C) the types of court-martial; and
``(D) the results for each case, including cases
that resulted in nonjudicial punishment or
administrative separation.''.
(b) Repeal of Duplicative Military Justice Reporting
Requirements.--
(1) Title 10, united states code.--Section 486 of title 10,
United Sates Code, is repealed.
(2) John s. mccain national defense authorization act for
fiscal year 2019.--Section 547 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is repealed.
SEC. 567. TERM OF OFFICE FOR JUDGES OF THE COURT OF MILITARY COMMISSION
REVIEW.
(a) Establishment of Term of Office.--Section 950f(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (6)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;
(B) by striking ``The term of an appellate military
judge assigned to the Court under paragraph (2) or
appointed to the Court under paragraph (3)'' and
inserting the following: ``(A) The term of an appellate
military judge assigned or appointed to the Court under
this subsection''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) The term of a civilian judge of the Court appointed under
paragraph (3) shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the date
on which the judge was appointed.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) Judges of the Court may be removed from office by the
President (in the case of a judge appointed under paragraph (3)) or the
Secretary of Defense (in the case of an appellate military judge
assigned under paragraph (2)) upon notice and hearing, for--
``(A) neglect of duty;
``(B) misconduct; or
``(C) mental or physical disability.''.
(b) Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--The amendments made by subsection (a)
shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Applicability to existing civilian judges.--The term of
any civilian judge of the United States Court of Military
Commission Review who will have served as such a judge for a
period of 10 or more years as of the effective date described
in paragraph (1) shall expire on such effective date.
SEC. 568. CONTINUITY OF COVERAGE UNDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 18,
UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Section 202.--Section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in the third sentence, by inserting ``an officer of the
Space Force not serving on sustained duty pursuant to section
20105 of title 10,'' after ``of the Armed Forces,''; and
(2) in the fourth and fifth sentences, by striking ``A
Reserve'' and all that follows through ``who is'' and inserting
``Such an officer who is''.
(b) Section 209.--Section 209(h) of such title is amended by
inserting ``, or a member of the Space Force,'' after ``a member of the
reserve components of the armed forces''.
(c) Cross-reference Amendment.--Section 202(a) of such title, as
amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking ``section
29(c) and (d) of the Act of August 10, 1956 (70A Stat. 632; 5 U.S.C.
30r(c) and (d))'' and inserting ``sections 502, 2105(d), and 5534 of
title 5''.
SEC. 569. CORRECTION OF CERTAIN CITATIONS IN TITLE 18, UNITED STATES
CODE, RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.
Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 2241(c)--
(A) in the second sentence, by inserting ``or an
offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice''
after ``State offense''; and
(B) by striking ``either such provision'' and
inserting ``any such provision'';
(2) in section 2251(e), by striking ``section 920 of title
10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), or
under'' each place it appears and inserting ``the Uniform Code
of Military Justice or'';
(3) in section 2252(b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 920 of
title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code
of Military Justice or''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 920 of
title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code
of Military Justice or'';
(4) in section 2252A(b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 920 of
title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code
of Military Justice or''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 920 of
title 10 (article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), or under'' and inserting ``the Uniform Code
of Military Justice or'';
(5) in section 2426(b)(1)(B), by inserting ``or the Uniform
Code of Military Justice'' after ``State law''; and
(6) in section 3559(e)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``State sex offense'' and
inserting ``State or Military sex offense'';
and
(ii) by inserting ``or the Uniform Code of
Military Justice'' after ``State law''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or
Military'' after ``State''.
SEC. 569A. MODIFICATION OF TIMELINE FOR POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF
STUDY ON UNANIMOUS COURT-MARTIAL VERDICTS.
Section 536(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 263) is amended by
striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2026''.
SEC. 569B. REMOVAL OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING AND OTHER INFORMATION OF
CERTAIN PERSONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL
INDEX OF INVESTIGATIONS.
Section 545 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
1552 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``investigative
reports'' and all that follows and inserting ``the department
of defense central index of investigations'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``October 1, 2021'' and inserting ``October 1,
2025''; and
(B) by striking ``removed from, the following:''
and all that follows through the period at the end of
paragraph (3) and inserting ``removed from, an index
item or entry in the Department of Defense Central
Index of Investigations.'';
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``or is maintained'' and
all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3)
and inserting ``or is maintained, as an item or entry in the
Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations.''; and
(4) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``a report, item or entry, or record described
in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a)'' and
inserting ``an index item or entry in the Department of
Defense Central Index of Investigations''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``such report,
item or entry, or record'' and inserting ``such item or
entry''.
SEC. 569C. EXPANDED COMMAND NOTIFICATIONS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE.
Section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 806b note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``offense'' and
inserting ``and domestic violence-related offenses'';
(2) in the first sentence--
(A) by inserting ``, or a case of an alleged
domestic violence-related offense (as defined by the
Secretary),'' after ``of title 10, United States
Code)''; and
(B) by striking ``periodically notify the victim''
and inserting ``ensure that the victim (or the victim's
legal counsel if so requested by the victim) is
periodically notified''; and
(3) in the last sentence, by striking ``notify the victim''
and inserting ``ensure that the victim (or the victim's legal
counsel if so requested by the victim) is notified''.
SEC. 569D. EXTENSION OF DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION,
PROSECUTION, AND DEFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE ARMED
FORCES.
Section 546 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``10 years after''
and inserting ``15 years after''; and
(2) by redesignating the second subsection (f) as
subsection (g).
SEC. 569E. ANALYSIS ON THE ADVISABILITY OF REVISING MILITARY RULE OF
EVIDENCE 513.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall analyze the
advisability of modifying rule 513 of the Military Rules of Evidence
(as set forth in part III of the Manual for Courts-Martial) to include
diagnoses of a patient and treatments prescribed to a patient as
confidential communications subject to the psychotherapist-patient
privilege. The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that
includes the considerations described in subsection (b).
(b) Considerations.--In the analysis directed under subsection (a),
the Secretary of Defense shall consider--
(1) the advisability of modifying Military Rule of Evidence
513 to cover psychotherapy diagnoses and treatments; and
(2) such other approaches to the modification of Military
Rule of Evidence 513 as the Secretary considers appropriate to
address victim privacy rights balanced against the rights of
the accused and the best interests of justice.
SEC. 569F. ANALYSIS OF PROHIBITION ON BROADCAST AND DISTRIBUTION OF
DIGITALLY MANIPULATED INTIMATE IMAGES UNDER THE UNIFORM
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) analyze the feasibility and advisability of, and
potential approaches to, modifying the offense of indecent
viewing, visual recording, or broadcasting under section 920c
of title 10, United States Code (article 120c of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice) to clarify its applicability to the
broadcasting and distribution of digitally manipulated intimate
images; and
(2) provide the results of such analysis to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.
(b) Considerations.--In conducting the analysis required under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider--
(1) the advisability of modifying section 920c of title 10,
United States Code (article 120c of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice)--
(A) to prohibit the broadcasting or distribution of
an intimate digital depiction of another person that
the offender knew or reasonably should have known was
made without the other person's consent and under
circumstances in which that person has a reasonable
expectation of privacy; and
(B) to define the term ``intimate digital
depiction'' (as used in subparagraph (A)) as a digital
depiction of an individual that has been created or
altered using digital manipulation and that depicts--
(i) the private area of an identifiable
individual; or
(ii) an identifiable individual engaging in
sexually explicit conduct (as defined in
section 917a(b) of title 10, United States Code
(article 117a(b)(4) of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice)); and
(2) such other approaches to the modification of such
section 920c (article 120c) as the Secretary considers
appropriate to address digitally manipulated intimate images.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
SEC. 571. PATHWAY FOR INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING FOR MEMBERS OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS UNDER TAP.
Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``(including one
pathway for members of the reserve components)'' after ``military
department concerned''.
SEC. 572. EXTENSION OF TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM.
Section 1154 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(3)(C)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``5,000'' and
inserting ``3,000''; and
(B) by striking clause (iii) and redesignating
clause (iv) as clause (iii); and
(2) in subsection (k), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
``2029''.
SEC. 573. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF REPORT ON THE TRANSITION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 552(b)(4) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is
amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``4 years'' and inserting ``seven years'';
(2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, disaggregated by
whether such attendance was in person or remote'' after
``counseling'';
(3) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as
subparagraphs (I) through (L), respectively; and
(4) by inserting, after subparagraph (E), the following new
subparagraphs:
``(F) The total number of members who did not
attend Transition Assistance Program counseling due to
operational requirements.
``(G) If the information described in subparagraph
(F) is unavailable, processes the Secretary is
implementing to collect such information.
``(H) An assessment of challenges to attending
Transition Assistance Program counseling in person.''.
SEC. 574. MILITARY TRAINING AND COMPETENCY RECORDS.
(a) Competency Records.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of a military department
shall provide, to each member of a covered Armed Force under
the jurisdiction of such Secretary, a document that outlines
the training and qualifications acquired by the member while
serving in such covered Armed Force. Such document shall be
known as a ``competency record''.
(2) Format and contents.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop a standardized format for competency records, which
shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
(A) Relevant personal details about the member.
(B) Description of training courses,
certifications, and qualifications obtained.
(C) Date and duration of each completed training.
(D) Authorized signatures and other necessary
authentication.
(3) Availability.--A competency record shall be provided to
a member upon the separation or retirement of such member from
a covered Armed Force.
(b) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish the
necessary regulations, procedures, and timelines for the implementation
of this section.
(c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the implementation and usefulness of
competency records and any recommendations of the Secretary for
improving competency records. The report shall include feedback and
recommendations from States and other employers regarding the usability
and accuracy of the information in the competency records.
(d) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
or Space Force.
Subtitle I--Family Programs and Child Care
SEC. 581. INTERSTATE COMPACTS FOR PORTABILITY OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
OF MILITARY SPOUSES: PERMANENT AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Section 1784(h) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking paragraph (5).
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect as if enacted immediately following the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law
116-92), to which such amendment relates.
SEC. 582. MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Section 1784 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(i) Employment Fellowship Opportunities.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense shall carry out a program to provide spouses of members of the
armed forces with paid fellowships (including in-person, remote, and
hybrid fellowships) with employers in various industries. To carry out
such program, the Secretary shall take the following steps:
``(A) Seek to enter into an agreement with an entity to
conduct such program.
``(B) Determine the appropriate capacity for the program
based on the availability of appropriations for such purpose.
``(C) Establish criteria to evaluate the effectiveness and
cost-effectiveness of the program in supporting the employment
of such spouses.
``(2) The authority to carry out the program under this subsection
shall terminate on January 1, 2031.''.
(b) Effective Date.--Subsection (i) of such section shall take
effect on January 1, 2026.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--The pilot program under section 564 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81; 10 U.S.C. 1784 note) shall terminate on January 1, 2026.
SEC. 583. COMPETITIVE PAY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CHILD CARE
PERSONNEL.
(a) In General.--Section 1792(c) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Competitive Rates of Pay.--(1) For the purpose of providing
military child development centers with a qualified and stable civilian
workforce, employees at a military installation who are directly
involved in providing child care and who are paid from nonappropriated
funds--
``(A) in the case of entry-level employees, shall be paid a
rate of pay competitive with the rates of pay paid to other
equivalent non-Federal positions within the metropolitan
statistical area or non-metropolitan statistical area (as the
case may be) in which such Department employee's position is
located; and
``(B) in the case of any employee not covered by
subparagraph (A), shall be paid a rate of pay competitive with
the rates of pay paid to other employees with similar training,
seniority, and experience within the metropolitan statistical
area or non-metropolitan statistical area (as the case may be)
in which such Department employee's position is located.
``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no employee shall receive a
rate of pay under this subsection that is lower than the minimum hourly
rate of pay applicable to civilian employees of the Department of
Defense.
``(3) For purposes of determining the rates of pay under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall use the metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area
occupational employment and wage estimates published monthly by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.''.
(b) Application.--
(1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect not later than April 1, 2025.
(2) Rates of pay.--
(A) Employee pay rate not reduced.--The rate of pay
for any individual who is an employee covered by
subsection (c) of section 1792 of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this
section, on the date of the enactment of this Act shall
not be reduced by operation of such amendment.
(B) Pay band minimum.--Any employee whose rate of
pay is fixed under such subsection (c), as so amended,
and who is within any pay band shall receive a rate of
pay not less than the minimum rate of pay applicable to
such pay band.
SEC. 584. POSTING OF NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE AT MILITARY CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.
Section 1794(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``by
means including--''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(A) posting it in public areas of military child
development centers; and
``(B) providing it to the parents and legal guardians of
children who attend military child development centers.''.
SEC. 585. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN OUTREACH CAMPAIGN RELATING TO
WAITING LISTS FOR MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.
Section 585(a)(2)(D) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1791 note prec.) is
amended by inserting ``a provider eligible for financial assistance
under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, or'' before ``pilot
programs''.
SEC. 586. EXPANSION OF ANNUAL BRIEFING REGARDING WAITING LISTS FOR
MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.
Subsection (b) of section 585 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1791 note prec.)
is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the
following:
``(1) with regards to the 20 military installations with
the longest waiting lists for child care services at military
child development centers--
``(A) the number of children on each waiting list;
``(B) the available total capacity for child care
services at each such military child development
center, disaggregated by infants, pre-toddlers,
toddlers, and pre-school children;
``(C) an accounting of the total unduplicated and
unmet need for child care within each metropolitan
region represented by a military installation described
in subparagraph (A); and
``(D) the determination of the Secretary of Defense
whether insufficient staffing or issues relating to
maintenance contribute to the length of such waiting
lists; and
``(2) an accounting of the efforts of the Secretary of
Defense to mitigate child care shortages in order to shorten
waiting lists and address unmet needs for child care across the
Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 587. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES.
Section 705A of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C.
4025a) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND
THEIR SPOUSES.
``(a) In General.--If a servicemember or the spouse of a
servicemember has a covered license and relocates residence because
such servicemember receives military orders for military service in a
State other than the State of the licensing authority that issued the
covered license, such covered license shall be considered valid for the
scope of practice in the State of the new residence if such
servicemember or spouse submits to the licensing authority of such
State an application described in subsection (c).
``(b) Temporary Licenses.--If a licensing authority is required to
consider a covered license valid under subsection (a) but cannot carry
out such requirement during the 30 days after receiving an application
described in subsection (c), the licensing authority may issue to the
applicant a temporary license that confers the same rights, privileges,
and responsibilities as a permanent license.
``(c) Application.--An application described in this subsection
includes the following:
``(1) Proof of military orders described in subsection (a).
``(2) If the applicant is the spouse of a servicemember, a
copy of the marriage certificate.
``(3) A notarized affidavit affirming, under the penalty of
law, that--
``(A) the applicant is the person described and
identified in the application;
``(B) all statements made in the application are
true and correct and complete;
``(C) the applicant has read and understands the
requirements to receive a license, and the scope of
practice, of the State of the licensing authority;
``(D) the applicant certifies that the applicant
meets and shall comply with requirements described in
subparagraph (C); and
``(E) the applicant is in good standing in all
States in which the applicant holds or has held a
license.
``(d) Background Checks.--A licensing authority that receives an
application described in subsection (b) may conduct a background check
of the applicant before carrying out subsection (a) or (b).
``(e) Interstate Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a
servicemember has a covered license to operate in multiple States
pursuant to an interstate compact described in section 1784 of title
10, United States Code--
``(1) the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall
be subject to the requirements of such compact or the
applicable provisions of law of the applicable State; and
``(2) this section shall not apply to such servicemember or
spouse of a servicemember.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered license' means a professional
license that, with respect to a scope of practice--
``(A) is in good standing with the licensing
authority that issued such license;
``(B) has not been revoked or had discipline
imposed by any State;
``(C) does not have an investigation relating to
unprofessional conduct pending in any State relating to
it; and
``(D) has not been voluntarily surrendered while
under investigation for unprofessional conduct in any
State.
``(2) The term `license' means any license, certificate, or
other evidence of qualification that an individual is required
to obtain before the individual may engage in, or represent
himself or herself to be a member of, a particular profession.
``(3) The term `licensing authority' means any State board,
commission, department, or agency that--
``(A) is established in the State for the primary
purpose of regulating the entry of persons into or the
conduct of persons within, a particular profession; and
``(B) is authorized to issue licenses.
``(4) The term `military orders' has the meaning given such
term in section 305.
``(5) The term `scope of practice' means the defined
parameters of various duties or services that may be provided
by an individual under a license.''.
SEC. 588. CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR
DEPENDENTS.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of Defense shall fully fund requests under section 1798 of
title 10, United States Code, for financial assistance to eligible
civilian providers of child care services or youth program services, as
such terms are used in such section.
(b) Rule of Construction.--This section shall not be construed to
limit the authority of the Secretary, under subsection (a) of such
section, to determine whether to provide such financial assistance to
an eligible provider for such services.
SEC. 589. CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR
DEPENDENTS: PERIOD OF SERVICES FOR A MEMBER WITH A SPOUSE
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Period.--The Secretary of a military department may provide a
covered member with covered services for a period of at least 180 days.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
(1) entitle a covered member to covered services; or
(2) give priority to a covered member for purposes of a
determination regarding who shall receive covered services.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the Armed
Forces--
(A) who has a dependent child; and
(B) whose spouse is seeking employment.
(2) The term ``covered services'' means child care services
or youth program services provided or paid for by the Secretary
of Defense under subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 589A. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STAFFING AND COMPENSATION MODEL.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with
the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out a redesign
of the Department of Defense child development program compensation
model and modernization of the child development program staffing
model.
(b) Redesigned Compensation Model.--The Secretary of Defense, in
collaboration with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall--
(1) redesign child development program staff compensation
for non-entry level, mid-to-senior level classroom staff by
modernizing the duties and responsibilities captured in
position descriptions to more accurately reflect performance
and expectations of the positions;
(2) adjust compensation for higher-level program management
positions by modernizing the duties and responsibilities
captured in position descriptions to more accurately reflect
performance and expectations of the positions;
(3) direct the Department's personnel office to make
necessary adjustments to modernize the pay plan to accommodate
any compensation and wage increases driven by the updated
position descriptions for child development program staff; and
(4) begin implementation of the revised position
descriptions and accompanying compensation adjustments no later
than April 1, 2025, subject to the availability of
appropriations.
(c) Modernize Child Development Program Staffing Model.--The
Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretaries of the
military departments, shall--
(1) add key positions to facilitate classroom operations
and provide direct support to child development program staff;
(2) add key positions to coordinate support for the needs
of children with specials needs and provide direct support to
the child development program staff working with these
children; and
(3) develop and implement a 5-year phased plan to ensure
responsible funding execution, successful implementation
allowing for adjustments as necessary, and long-term
sustainable impact.
(d) Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial baseline briefing.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
collaboration with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
an initial baseline briefing that describes progress,
accomplishments, and the impact of the redesign of the
Department of Defense child development program
compensation model and the modernization of the child
development program staffing model.
(B) Establishment of data baseline.--The briefing
required by subparagraph (A) shall be used to establish
a data baseline.
(2) Annual briefings.--
(A) In general.--Not later than one year after
providing the briefing required by paragraph (1), and
annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary, in
collaboration with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing on the progress made with respect to the
redesign of the Department of Defense child development
program compensation model and the modernization of the
child development program staffing model.
(B) Elements.--Each briefing required by
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
(i) The percentage of child development
program staff that are also military spouses.
(ii) The turnover or retention rate of
child development program staff.
(iii) The utilization rate of child
development program child care spaces.
(iv) The number of child development
program employees who were hired during the
year preceding the briefing.
(v) The percentage of such employees who
resigned within their first six months of
employment.
(vi) Information on the ability to staff
newly constructed facilities.
(vii) An assessment of the impact of adding
key positions to the child development program
staffing model under paragraphs (1) and (2) of
subsection (c).
SEC. 589B. INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a plan for the implementation
of a military families playground pilot program (in this section
referred to as the ``Inclusive Playground Pilot Program'') to design,
develop, and construct playgrounds that directly support families
enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (hereinafter,
``EFMP'') to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of access to
playgrounds on military installations selected under subsection (c).
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following elements:
(1) A definition of the term ``inclusive playground''.
(2) A list of existing inclusive playgrounds on military
installations.
(3) A list of military installations selected by the
Secretary of Defense under subsection (c).
(4) An explanation of how the Secretary of Defense selected
such locations, including--
(A) the numbers of military families enrolled in
the EFMP at each such military installation; and
(B) the minimum number of such military families
that justifies the construction of an inclusive
playground on such military installation.
(5) The estimated costs to design, develop, and construct
an inclusive playground (or upgrade an existing playground to
meet such definition) on the military installations selected
under subsection (c), including--
(A) an explanation of how the Secretary determined
whether to construct a new inclusive playground or to
upgrade an existing playground;
(B) the overall sustainment costs for an inclusive
playground, and
(C) they type of funding required for such design,
development, and construction.
(6) A list of additional authorities, appropriations, or
other support the Secretary determines necessary to ensure the
success of the Inclusive Playground Pilot Program.
(c) Locations.--In selecting military installations on which to
implement the Inclusive Playground Pilot Program, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(1) select one military installation--
(A) of each military department; and
(B) that the Secretary determines has a large
number of military families enrolled in the EFMP that
would use an inclusive playground;
(2) take into consideration any existing inclusive
playground of the Department of Defense.
(d) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not implement the
Inclusive Playground Pilot Program until--
(1) 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits
the plan under subsection (a); and
(2) funds are obligated for the design, development, and
construction of inclusive playgrounds under the Inclusive
Playground Pilot Program as minor military construction
projects.
Subtitle J--Dependent Education
SEC. 591. ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOMESTIC
DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS.
Section 2164(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(d) School Advisory Committees.--(1) The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education
Activity, shall provide for the establishment of an advisory committee
for each Department of Defense elementary or secondary school
established at a military installation under this section.
``(2) An advisory committee established under paragraph (1) for a
school at a military installation--
``(A) shall advise the principal or superintendent of the
school with respect to the operation of the school;
``(B) may make recommendations with respect to curriculum
and budget matters; and
``(C) except in the case of an advisory committee for a
school on a military installation described in paragraph (4),
shall advise the commander of the military installation with
respect to problems concerning the education of dependents
within the jurisdiction of the commander.
``(3)(A) The membership of each advisory committee established for
a school described in paragraph (1)--
``(i) shall include an equal number of parents of students
enrolled in the school and of employees working at the school;
and
``(ii) when appropriate, may include a student enrolled in
the school.
``(B) In addition to the members described in subparagraph (A), the
membership of each advisory committee shall include one nonvoting
member designated by the organization recognized as the exclusive
bargaining representative of the employees working at the school.
``(4) In the case of a military installation where there is more
than one school in the Department of Defense elementary and secondary
school system, the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall
provide for the establishment of an advisory committee for the military
installation to advise the commander of the military installation with
respect to the education of dependents.
``(5)(A) Except in the case of a nonvoting member designated under
paragraph (3)(B), members of an advisory committee established under
this subsection shall be elected by individuals of voting age residing
in the area to be served by the advisory committee.
``(B) The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall by
regulation prescribe the qualifications for election to an advisory
committee established under this subsection and procedures for
conducting elections of members to such an advisory committee.
``(6) Members of an advisory committee established under this
subsection shall serve without pay.''.
SEC. 592. ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES FOR ENROLLMENT IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DOMESTIC DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
Section 2164(j) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking
``an individual described in paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``a
member of a foreign armed force residing on a military
installation in the United States (including territories,
commonwealths, and possessions of the United States)''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2)(A) The Secretary may authorize the enrollment in a Department
of Defense education program provided by the Secretary pursuant to
subsection (a) of a dependent not otherwise eligible for such
enrollment who is the dependent of a member of the armed forces who
died in--
``(i) an international terrorist attack against the United
States or a foreign country friendly to the United States, as
determined by the Secretary;
``(ii) military operations while serving outside the United
States (including the commonwealths, territories, and
possessions of the United States) as part of a peacekeeping
force; or
``(iii) the line of duty in a combat-related operation, as
designated by the Secretary.
``(B)(i) Except as provided by clause (ii), enrollment of a
dependent described in subparagraph (A) in a Department of Defense
education program provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall be on a
tuition-free, space available basis.
``(ii) In the case of a dependent described in subparagraph (A)
residing on a military installation in the United States (including
territories, commonwealths, and possessions of the United States), the
Secretary may authorize enrollment of the dependent in a Department of
Defense education program provided pursuant to subsection (a) on a
tuition-free, space required basis.''.
SEC. 593. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
Section 2164(l) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting ``; or''; and
(B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) is a home-schooled student.''; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following new paragraph (2):
``(2) In this subsection, the term `home-schooled student' means a
student in a grade equivalent to kindergarten or any of grades 1
through 12 who receives educational instruction at home or by other
nontraditional means outside of a public or private school system,
either all or most of the time.''.
SEC. 594. AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS AT DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOLS.
(a) Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Schools.--Section 2164
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
``(m) Meal Programs.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may administer a
meal program, consistent with Federal law and standards prescribed by
the Secretary of Agriculture for that meal program, for students
enrolled in a school established under this section.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `meal program' means a program
established under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et
seq.) or the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.
1751 et seq.).''.
(b) Department of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools.--Section 1402
of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Meal Programs.--In addition to carrying out the requirement
under section 20 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
(42 U.S.C. 1769b) to administer lunch programs in certain dependents'
schools, the Secretary of Defense may administer a school breakfast
program for students attending a school of the defense dependents'
education system.''.
SEC. 595. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN DEPENDENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN DOMESTIC
DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2164a the following new section:
``Sec. 2164b. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in
domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools
``(a) Program Authorized.--Beginning not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program
under which a dependent of a full-time, active-duty member of the armed
forces may enroll in a covered DODEA school at the military
installation to which the member is assigned, on a space-available
basis as described in subsection (b), without regard to whether the
member resides on the installation as described in section 2164(a)(1)
of this title.
``(b) Enrollment on Space-available Basis.--A student participating
in the program under subsection (a) may be enrolled in a covered DODEA
school only if the school has the capacity to accept the student, as
determined by the Director of the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
``(c) Locations.--The Secretary shall select military installations
for participation in the program under subsection (a) based on--
``(1) the readiness needs of the Secretary of the military
department concerned; and
``(2) the capacity of the covered DODEA schools located at
the installation to accept additional students, as determined
by the Director.
``(d) Briefings Required.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2025, and
annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary shall brief
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives on the program under subsection (a).
``(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) An identification of the military
installations participating in the program under
subsection (a).
``(B) The number of students enrolled in covered
DODEA schools under the program.
``(e) Notifications of Participating Installations.--Not later than
90 days before officially announcing the participation of a new
military installation in the program under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives with respect to the participation of
the installation.
``(f) Covered DODEA School Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered DODEA school' means a domestic dependent elementary or
secondary school operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity that--
``(1) was established on or before the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025; and
``(2) is located in the continental United States.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 589C of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2164 note) is repealed.
SEC. 596. STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY SCHOOLS
TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIOS.
Section 589B(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3659) is amended by striking ``2023-2024 academic year'' and inserting
``2029-2030 academic year''.
SEC. 597. ENROLLMENT IN DEFENSE DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION SYSTEM OF
CHILDREN OF FOREIGN MILITARY MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO UNITED
NATIONS COMMAND.
Section 1404A of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20
U.S.C. 923a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) by striking ``a foreign military member'' and
all that follows through ``Supreme'' and inserting the
following: ``foreign military members assigned to--
``(A) the Supreme'';
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) the United Nations Command, but only in a
school of the defense dependents' education system in
South Korea or Japan.''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Assigned'' and all that follows through ``Europe'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the first sentence, by striking ``in
Mons'' and all that follows through
``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``described in
paragraph (2) of subsection (a) to determine
the number of children described in that
paragraph''; and
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking
``the commander'' and all that follows through
``Belgium'' and inserting ``the commanders of
the geographic combatant commands with
jurisdiction over the locations described in
paragraph (2) of subsection (a)''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``in Mons,
Belgium,''.
SEC. 598. CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT
DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
(a) Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies
That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department
of Defense Civilian Employees.--
(1) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of
military dependent students.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2025 by section 301 and available
for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
specified in the funding table in section 4301, $50,000,000
shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance
to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section
572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2006 (Public Law 109-163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b).
(2) Local educational agency defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given
that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).
(b) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2025 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities 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 2025 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$10,000,000 shall be available for use by the Secretary of
Defense to make payments to local educational agencies
determined by the Secretary to have higher concentrations of
military children with severe disabilities.
(3) Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2025, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
Department of Defense's evaluation of each local educational
agency with higher concentrations of military children with
severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts
of impact aid each such agency shall receive.
SEC. 599. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS TEACHERS IN 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall require
each teacher in a 21st century school to undergo training in accordance
with this section.
(b) Content.--The training required under subsection (a) shall
consist of specialized instruction to provide teachers with the skills
necessary to effectively teach in a 21st century school environment,
including instruction in--
(1) understanding and using the physical space of a 21st
century school classroom;
(2) building the relationships necessary to succeed,
including relationships with students and other teachers;
(3) the curriculum and level of academic rigor necessary to
increase student learning;
(4) other skills necessary to support the academic
achievement and social and emotional well being of students;
and
(5) such other topics as the Secretary and the Director
determine appropriate.
(c) Frequency.--The training required under subsection (a) shall be
provided as follows:
(1) In the case of a teacher who has been assigned to a
21st century school, but has not commenced teaching in such
school, the training shall be provided before the teacher
commences teaching in such school.
(2) In the case of a teacher who previously taught in a
21st century school, but subsequently taught in a school that
is not a 21st century school for one or more school years, such
training shall be provided before the teacher resumes teaching
in a 21st Century School.
(3) In the case of a teacher who is teaching in a 21st
century school as of the date of the enactment of this Act,
such training shall be provided not later than 180 days after
such date of enactment.
(4) In the case of a teacher who teaches in a 21st century
school on an ongoing basis, and who previously received
training under this subsection, such training shall be provided
not less frequently than once every three years.
(d) 21st Century School Defined.--In this section, the term ``21st
century school'' means a school facility operated by the Department of
Defense Education Activity that has been constructed or modernized
pursuant to the 21st Century Schools Program of the Activity.
SEC. 599A. OVERSEAS TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR EDUCATORS IN SCHOOLS OPERATED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall develop and implement a policy pursuant to
which a teacher at an overseas DODEA school may transfer to a position
at another overseas DODEA school, subject to such terms, conditions,
and other requirements as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(b) Overseas DODEA School Defined.--In this section, the term
``overseas DODEA school'' means a school that is--
(1) operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity; and
(2) located outside the United States.
SEC. 599B. PARENTAL RIGHT TO NOTICE OF STUDENT NONPROFICIENCY IN
READING OR LANGUAGE ARTS.
The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each elementary school
operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity notifies the
parents of any student enrolled in such school when the student does
not score as grade-level proficient in reading or language arts at the
end of the third grade based on the reading or language arts
assessments administered under section 1111(b)(2)(B)(v)(I)(aa) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
6311(b)(2)(B)(v)(I)(aa)) or another assessment administered to all
third grade students by such school.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave
Sec. 601. Reform of basic pay rates.
Sec. 602. Policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body
composition assessments.
Sec. 603. Extension of parental leave to members of the Coast Guard
Reserve.
Sec. 604. Elimination of cap on additional retired pay for
extraordinary heroism for members of the
Army and Air Force who served during the
Vietnam Era.
Sec. 605. Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in
grade O-9 or O-10 and retired in grade O-8.
Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Increase in accession bonus for health professions
scholarship and financial assistance
program.
Sec. 613. Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the
Armed Forces: expansion of eligibility;
increase of amount.
Sec. 622. Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior
enlisted members on sea duty.
Sec. 623. Reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-
duty training and muster duty.
Sec. 624. Expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or
store privately owned vehicles.
Sec. 625. Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for
officers who transfer to the Space Force.
Sec. 626. Travel and transportation allowances: prohibition of
requirement of zero-emission vehicle.
Sec. 627. Evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for
subsistence.
Sec. 628. Report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living
allowances.
Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 631. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from
the death of a member of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 632. Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity
claims.
Sec. 633. Parent fees at military child development centers for child
care employees.
Sec. 634. Information regarding paternal engagement on website of
Military OneSource.
Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 641. Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People's Republic of
China at commissary stores.
Sec. 642. Sale of certain supplies of the Navy and Marine Corps to
certain former members of the Coast Guard.
Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
Sec. 651. Access to broadband internet access service for certain
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 652. Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government
lodging program.
Sec. 653. Promotion of tax preparation assistance programs.
Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military
installations of the Army.
Subtitle A--Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave
SEC. 601. REFORM OF BASIC PAY RATES.
Effective April 1, 2025, the rates of monthly basic pay for members
of the uniformed services within each pay grade (and with years of
service as computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code)
are as follows:
Commissioned Officers
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Pay Grade.......................... 2 Years or Less Over 2 Years Over 3 Years Over 4 Years Over 6 Years
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O-8................................ $13,380.00 $13,818.90 $14,109.30 $14,190.30 $14,553.60
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O-7................................ 11,117.70 11,634.00 11,873.10 12,063.60 12,407.10
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O-6................................ 8,430.90 9,261.90 9,870.00 9,870.00 9,907.80
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O-5................................ 7,028.40 7,917.30 8,465.40 8,568.60 8,910.90
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O-4................................ 6,064.20 7,019.70 7,488.90 7,592.40 8,027.10
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O-3................................ 5,331.60 6,044.10 6,522.60 7,112.40 7,453.80
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O-2................................ 4,606.80 5,246.70 6,042.90 6,247.20 6,375.30
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O-1................................ 3,998.40 4,161.90 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30
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Over 8 Years Over 10 Years Over 12 Years Over 14 Years Over 16 Years
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O-8................................ $15,159.30 $15,300.60 $15,876.30 $16,042.20 $16,538.10
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O-7................................ 12,747.30 13,140.00 13,531.50 13,925.10 15,159.30
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O-6................................ 10,332.30 10,388.70 10,388.70 10,979.10 12,022.80
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O-5................................ 9,114.90 9,564.90 9,895.80 10,322.70 10,974.30
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O-4................................ 8,493.60 9,075.00 9,526.20 9,840.60 10,020.90
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O-3................................ 7,827.90 8,069.10 8,466.60 8,674.50 8,674.50
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O-2................................ 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30
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O-1................................ 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30
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Over 18 Years Over 20 Years Over 22 Years Over 24 Years Over 26 Years
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O-10............................... $0.00 $18,808.20 $18,808.20 $18,808.20 $18,808.20
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O-9................................ 0.00 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20
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O-8................................ 17,256.00 17,917.20 18,359.10 18,359.10 18,359.10
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O-7................................ 16,202.10 16,202.10 16,202.10 16,202.10 16,285.50
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O-6................................ 12,635.40 13,247.70 13,596.30 13,949.10 14,632.80
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O-5................................ 11,285.10 11,592.30 11,940.90 11,940.90 11,940.90
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O-4................................ 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00
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O-3................................ 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50
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O-2................................ 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30
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O-1................................ 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30
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Over 28 Years Over 30 Years Over 32 Years Over 34 Years Over 36 Years
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O-10............................... $18,808.20 $18,808.20 $18,808.20 $18,808.20 $18,808.20
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O-9................................ 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20
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O-8................................ 18,359.10 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20 18,808.20
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O-7................................ 16,285.50 16,611.00 16,611.00 16,611.00 16,611.00
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O-6................................ 14,632.80 14,925.00 14,925.00 14,925.00 14,925.00
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O-5................................ 11,940.90 11,940.90 11,940.90 11,940.90 11,940.90
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O-4................................ 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00 10,125.00
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O-3................................ 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50 8,674.50
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O-2................................ 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30 6,375.30
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O-1................................ 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30 5,031.30
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Over 38 Years Over 40 Years ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-10............................... $18,808.20 $18,808.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-9................................ 18,808.20 18,808.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-8................................ 18,808.20 18,808.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-7................................ 16,611.00 16,611.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-6................................ 14,925.00 14,925.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-5................................ 11,940.90 11,940.90 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-4................................ 10,125.00 10,125.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-3................................ 8,674.50 8,674.50 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-2................................ 6,375.30 6,375.30 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O--1............................... 5,031.30 5,031.30 ..................... ..................... .....................
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1 Basic pay for officers in pay grades O-7 through O-10 may not exceed the rate of pay for level II of the Executive Schedule. This includes officers
serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air
Force, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chief of Space Operations, Commandant of the Coast Guard, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, or commander of a
unified or specified combatant command (as defined in section 161(c) of title 10, United States Code).
2 Basic pay for officers in pay grades O-6 and below may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.
3 This table does not apply to commissioned officers in pay grade O-1, O-2, or O-3 who have been credited with over 4 years of active-duty service as an
enlisted member or warrant officer.
Commissioned Officers With Over 4 Years of Active Duty Service as an Enlisted Member or Warrant Officer
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Pay Grade.......................... 2 Years or Less Over 2 Years Over 3 Years Over 4 Years Over 6 Years
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O-3E............................... $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,112.40 $7,453.80
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O-2E............................... 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,247.20 6,375.30
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O-1E............................... 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,031.30 5,372.40
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Over 8 Years Over 10 Years Over 12 Years Over 14 Years Over 16 Years
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O-3E............................... $7,827.90 $8,069.10 $8,466.60 $8,802.60 $8,995.20
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O-2E............................... 6,578.10 6,920.70 7,185.90 7,383.00 7,383.00
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O-1E............................... 5,571.30 5,774.40 5,973.60 6,247.20 6,247.20
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Over 18 Years Over 20 Years Over 22 Years Over 24 Years Over 26 Years
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O-3E............................... $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70
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O-2E............................... 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00
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O-1E............................... 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20
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Over 28 Years Over 30 Years Over 32 Years Over 34 Years Over 36 Years
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O-3E............................... $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70 $9,257.70
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O-2E............................... 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00 7,383.00
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O-1E............................... 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20 6,247.20
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Over 38 Years Over 40 Years ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-3E............................... $9,257.70 $9,257.70 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-2E............................... 7,383.00 7,383.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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O-1E............................... 6,247.20 6,247.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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1 This table applies to commissioned officers in the Reserve Component with more than 1,460 points as an enlisted member, a warrant officer, or a
warrant officer and an enlisted member, which are creditable toward reserve retirement.
Warrant Officers
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Pay Grade.......................... 2 Years or Less Over 2 Years Over 3 Years Over 4 Years Over 6 Years
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W-4................................ $5,510.40 $5,926.80 $6,096.90 $6,264.30 $6,552.90
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W-3................................ 5,032.20 5,241.30 5,457.00 5,526.90 5,752.20
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W-2................................ 4,452.60 4,873.80 5,003.10 5,092.50 5,380.80
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W-1................................ 3,908.10 4,329.30 4,442.10 4,681.20 4,963.50
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Over 8 Years Over 10 Years Over 12 Years Over 14 Years Over 16 Years
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W-4................................ $6,838.20 $7,127.10 $7,560.90 $7,941.90 $8,304.30
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W-3................................ 6,195.60 6,657.60 6,875.10 7,126.80 7,385.40
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W-2................................ 5,829.60 6,052.50 6,271.20 6,539.10 6,748.50
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W-1................................ 5,379.90 5,574.30 5,847.00 6,114.30 6,324.60
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Over 18 Years Over 20 Years Over 22 Years Over 24 Years Over 26 Years
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W-5................................ $0.00 $9,797.40 $10,294.50 $10,665.00 $11,074.20
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W-4................................ 8,601.60 8,891.10 9,315.60 9,664.80 10,062.90
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W-3................................ 7,851.90 8,166.30 8,354.40 8,554.50 8,827.20
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W-2................................ 6,937.80 7,164.60 7,313.70 7,431.90 7,431.90
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W-1................................ 6,518.40 6,753.60 6,753.60 6,753.60 6,753.60
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Over 28 Years Over 30 Years Over 32 Years Over 34 Years Over 36 Years
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W-5................................ $11,074.20 $11,628.90 $11,628.90 $12,209.40 $12,209.40
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W-4................................ 10,062.90 10,263.60 10,263.60 10,263.60 10,263.60
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W-3................................ 8,827.20 8,827.20 8,827.20 8,827.20 8,827.20
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W-2................................ 7,431.90 7,431.90 7,431.90 7,431.90 7,431.90
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W-1................................ 6,753.60 6,753.60 6,753.60 6,753.60 6,753.60
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Over 38 Years Over 40 Years ..................... ..................... .....................
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W-5................................ $12,821.10 $12,821.10 ..................... ..................... .....................
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W-4................................ 10,263.60 10,263.60 ..................... ..................... .....................
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W-3................................ 8,827.20 8,827.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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W-2................................ 7,431.90 7,431.90 ..................... ..................... .....................
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W-1................................ 6,753.60 6,753.60 ..................... ..................... .....................
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1 Basic pay for warrant officers may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.
Enlisted Members
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Pay Grade.......................... 2 Years or Less Over 2 Years Over 3 Years Over 4 Years Over 6 Years
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E-7................................ $3,788.10 $4,134.30 $4,293.00 $4,502.10 $4,666.50
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E-6................................ 3,276.60 3,606.00 3,765.00 3,919.80 4,080.60
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E-5................................ 3,220.50 3,317.10 3,480.90 3,638.40 3,789.00
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E-4................................ 3,027.30 3,182.10 3,354.90 3,524.70 3,675.60
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E-3................................ 2,733.00 2,904.60 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00
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E-2................................ 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20
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E-1................................ 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00
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Over 8 Years Over 10 Years Over 12 Years Over 14 Years Over 16 Years
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E-9................................ $0.00 $6,657.30 $6,807.90 $6,997.80 $7,221.60
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E-8................................ 5,449.50 5,690.70 5,839.80 6,018.60 6,212.10
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E-7................................ 4,947.60 5,106.30 5,387.10 5,621.40 5,781.30
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E-6................................ 4,443.90 4,585.20 4,858.80 4,942.50 5,003.40
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E-5................................ 3,964.20 4,234.50 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70
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E-4................................ 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60
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E-3................................ 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00
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E-2................................ 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20
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E-1................................ 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00
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Over 18 Years Over 20 Years Over 22 Years Over 24 Years Over 26 Years
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E-9................................ $7,447.80 $7,808.40 $8,114.70 $8,436.00 $8,928.60
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E-8................................ 6,561.90 6,739.20 7,040.70 7,207.80 7,619.40
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E-7................................ 5,951.10 6,017.10 6,238.20 6,356.70 6,808.80
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E-6................................ 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80
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E-5................................ 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70
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E-4................................ 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60
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E-3................................ 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00
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E-2................................ 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20
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E-1................................ 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00
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Over 28 Years Over 30 Years Over 32 Years Over 34 Years Over 36 Years
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E-9................................ $8,928.60 $9,374.10 $9,374.10 $9,843.30 $9,843.30
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E-8................................ 7,619.40 7,772.10 7,772.10 7,772.10 7,772.10
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E-7................................ 6,808.80 6,808.80 6,808.80 6,808.80 6,808.80
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E-6................................ 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80 5,074.80
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E-5................................ 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70 4,259.70
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E-4................................ 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60 3,675.60
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E-3................................ 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00 3,081.00
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E-2................................ 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20 2,599.20
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E-1................................ 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00 2,319.00
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Over 38 Years Over 40 Years ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-9................................ $10,336.50 $10,336.50 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-8................................ 7,772.10 7,772.10 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-7................................ 6,808.80 6,808.80 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-6................................ 5,074.80 5,074.80 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-5................................ 4,259.70 4,259.70 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-4................................ 3,675.60 3,675.60 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-3................................ 3,081.00 3,081.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-2................................ 2,599.20 2,599.20 ..................... ..................... .....................
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E-1................................ 2,319.00 2,319.00 ..................... ..................... .....................
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1 Basic pay for enlisted members may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.
2 Subject to the preceding footnote, the rate of basic pay for noncommissioned officers serving as Sergeant Major of the Army, Master Chief Petty
Officer of the Navy or Coast Guard, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space
Force, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau,
basic pay for this grade is $10,758.00 per month, regardless of cumulative years of service under section 205 of title 37, United States Code.
3 In the case of members in pay grade E-1 who have served fewer than 4 months on active duty, the rate of basic pay is $2,144.10.
SEC. 602. POLICY ON POSTPARTUM PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS AND BODY
COMPOSITION ASSESSMENTS.
Section 701(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the
matter preceding paragraph (1),
(1) by striking ``gives birth while on active duty'' and
inserting ``, while on active duty, gives birth, loses a
pregnancy, or has a stillbirth,''; and
(2) by striking ``such birth'' and inserting ``such birth,
loss of pregnancy, or stillbirth''.
SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF PARENTAL LEAVE TO MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD
RESERVE.
(a) Extension.--Section 711 of chapter 40 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended, in subsection (b), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``is a member of the Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, Air Force, or Space Force who''.
(b) Technical Corrections.--Such section--
(1) is further amended, in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' each place it
appears and inserting ``paragraph (1)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``clause (i)'' and
inserting ``subparagraph (A)''; and
(ii) by striking ``.;'' and inserting a
period; and
(2) is redesignated as section 710a of such chapter of such
title.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on October 1, 2025.
SEC. 604. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON ADDITIONAL RETIRED PAY FOR
EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMY AND AIR
FORCE WHO SERVED DURING THE VIETNAM ERA.
Title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 1402(f)(2), by striking ``The amount'' and
inserting ``Except in the case of a member who served during
the Vietnam Era (as that term is defined in section 12731 of
this title), the amount'';
(2) in section 7361(a)(2), by inserting ``(except in the
case of a member who served during the Vietnam Era, as that
term is defined in section 12731 of this title)'' after
``based''; and
(3) in section 9361(a)(2), by inserting ``(except in the
case of a member who served during the Vietnam Era, as that
term is defined in section 12731 of this title)'' after
``based''.
SEC. 605. CALCULATION OF RETIRED PAY FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN
GRADE O-9 OR O-10 AND RETIRED IN GRADE O-8.
Section 1407(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) Special rule for officers who served in grade o-9 or
o-10 and retired in grade o-8.--In the case of an officer who
served in the temporary grade of O-9 or O-10 and received a
conditional or final retirement in the permanent grade of O-8
pursuant to section 1370 or 1370a of this title, the retired
pay base or retainer pay shall be the lower of--
``(A) the amount determined under subsection (c) or
(d), as applicable; or
``(B) the amount determined under section 1406 of
this title, as if the officer first became a member of
a uniformed service before September 8, 1980.''.
Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays
SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY
AUTHORITIES.
(a) Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.--Section 910(g) of
title 37, United States Code, relating to income replacement payments
for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent
mobilization for active duty service, is amended by striking ``December
31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--
The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025'':
(1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer
candidate accession program.
(2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education
loans for certain health professionals who serve in the
Selected Reserve.
(c) Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.--Section 333(i) of
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``December 31,
2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
(d) Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay,
Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--The following sections of title
37, United States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2024''
and inserting ``December 31, 2025'':
(1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for
enlisted members.
(2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for
officers.
(3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive
pay and bonus authorities for officers.
(4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive
pay authorities for officers in health professions.
(5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for
cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps.
(6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.
(7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special
duty pay.
(8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or
proficiency bonus.
(9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for
members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to
high priority units.
(e) Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic
Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered by a
major disaster declaration or containing an installation
experiencing an influx of military personnel, by striking
``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''; and
(2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual
housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20
percent, by striking ``September 30, 2024'' and inserting
``December 31, 2025''.
SEC. 612. INCREASE IN ACCESSION BONUS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Section 2128(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$20,000'' and inserting ``$100,000''.
SEC. 613. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SKILL PROFICIENCY BONUS AMOUNT.
Section 353(c)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$12,000'' and inserting ``$55,000''.
Subtitle C--Allowances
SEC. 621. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE
ARMED FORCES: EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY; INCREASE OF
AMOUNT.
(a) Eligibility.--Section 402b of title 37, United States Code, is
amended, in subsection (b)(2)--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``(A)'';
(B) by striking ``150 percent'' and inserting ``200
percent''; and
(C) by striking ``; or'' and inserting ``; and'';
and
(2) by striking subparagraph (B).
(b) Amount.--Such section is further amended, in subsection
(c)(1)(A), by striking ``150 percent (or, in the case of a member
described in subsection (b)(2)(B), 200 percent)'' and inserting ``200
percent''.
SEC. 622. AUTHORITY TO PAY BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING TO JUNIOR
ENLISTED MEMBERS ON SEA DUTY.
Section 403(f)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraphs (B),
(C), and (D),'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C),'';
(2) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``pay grade
E-4 or E-5'' and inserting ``a pay grade below E-6'';
and
(B) in the second sentence, by striking ``for
members serving in pay grades E-4 and E-5''; and
(3) by striking subparagraph (D).
SEC. 623. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO TRAVEL FOR INACTIVE-
DUTY TRAINING AND MUSTER DUTY.
(a) In General.--Section 452 of title 37, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Travel for Inactive-duty Training and Muster Duty.--(1) If a
member of the uniformed services travels more than 50 miles from the
member's permanent residence (as established under paragraph (2)) for
training described in paragraph (9) of subsection (b) or duty described
in paragraph (10) of that subsection, the member shall be provided, in
the form of actual expenses, in-kind, or a combination thereof--
``(A) actual and necessary expenses of travel and
transportation for, or in connection with, such travel; and
``(B) meals, incidentals, and expenses related to such
travel, to the same extent specified in regulations prescribed
under section 464 of this title for a member on official
travel.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the permanent residence of a
member--
``(A) shall be established not later than 30 days after the
date on which the permanent duty assignment of the member
begins; and
``(B) may not be re-established until after the member
receives subsequent orders for a permanent change of
assignment.
``(3) In the case of a member whose permanent residence changes
after the date described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) and
before the member receives orders described in subparagraph (B) of such
paragraph, the Secretary concerned may provide the member expenses
described in paragraph (1) or such other reimbursement as the Secretary
determines appropriate if the member travels more than 50 miles from
the new permanent residence of the member for training described in
paragraph (9) of subsection (b) or duty described in paragraph (10) of
such subsection.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply to travel on or after January 1, 2027.
(c) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing the following elements:
(1) The estimated marginal cost of the amendment made by
subsection (a) to the Department of Defense, disaggregated by
reserve component.
(2) The estimated total number of members of the Armed
Forces who would be affected by such amendment.
(3) Any recommended change to such amendment in order to
improve efficacy or implementation.
(4) Any other matter that the Secretary determines
appropriate.
SEC. 624. EXPANSION OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE TO MOVE OR
STORE PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES.
Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended, in
subsection (c)--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(but not to exceed one
privately owned vehicle per member household)''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``a privately owned
vehicle'' and inserting ``privately owned vehicles''.
SEC. 625. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PAY ONE-TIME UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR
OFFICERS WHO TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE.
Subsection (d)(1) of section 606 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283; 37 U.S.C. 416 note) is amended by striking ``ending on
September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``ending on the last day of the
transition period as defined in section 1731 of the Space Force
Personnel Management Act (title XVII of Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
20001 note)''.
SEC. 626. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES: PROHIBITION OF
REQUIREMENT OF ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE.
(a) In General.--The Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed
Services may not require that travel or transportation be in a zero-
emission vehicle in order to be eligible a travel or transportation
allowance.
(b) Rule of Construction.--This section shall not be construed to
prohibit the payment of such an allowance in the case of a member of
the uniformed services who uses a zero-emission vehicle for travel or
transportation that--
(1) the member owns; or
(2) is provided to such member by a rental company.
SEC. 627. EVALUATION OF THE RATES OF THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
SUBSISTENCE.
Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report containing the evaluation of the Secretary of
the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence under section 402 of
title 37, United States Code. Elements of such report shall include the
following:
(1) The determination of the Secretary whether such rates
are sufficient.
(2) Other factors that could be used to determine such
rates, including--
(A) the number of dependents a member of the
uniformed services has;
(B) whether the member has access to fresh fruits,
vegetables, dairy products, and meat;
(C) whether the member has access to healthy food;
and
(D) the local costs of food, including at
commissaries operated by the Secretary under chapter
147 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The recommendations of the Secretary whether, and how,
such rates may be improved.
SEC. 628. REPORT REGARDING THE CALCULATION OF COST-OF-LIVING
ALLOWANCES.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than April 1, 2025, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the CONUS COLA
and OCONUS COLA. Such report shall include the following elements:
(1) The factors used to calculate the CONUS COLA and OCONUS
COLA.
(2) An explanation of how the factors described in
paragraph (1) are determined.
(3) An explanation of how the CONUS COLA and OCONUS COLA
may be adjusted, including--
(A) timelines for such an adjustment;
(B) bases for such an adjustment; and
(C) the relationship between CONUS COLA and OCONUS
COLA.
(4) The evaluation of the Secretary whether the surveys
used to collect data from members to calculate the CONUS COLA
and OCONUS COLA are effective.
(5) The evaluation of the Secretary whether the calculation
of the CONUS COLA and OCONUS COLA is effective.
(6) The assessment of the Secretary whether the calculation
of the CONUS COLA or OCONUS COLA should include additional
factors, including--
(A) the number of dependents a member has;
(B) vicinity and commissary costs;
(C) the reimbursement of expenses (including tolls
and taxes) incurred by a member based on the duty
station of such member;
(D) remoteness;
(E) hardship;
(F) loss of spousal income;
(G) the unavailability of goods or services in the
vicinity of a duty station; and
(H) any other factor that the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``CONUS COLA'' means the cost-of-living
allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services under
section 403b of title 37, United States Code.
(2) The term ``OCONUS COLA'' means a cost-of-living
allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services on the
basis that--
(A) the member is assigned to a permanent duty
station located outside the continental United States;
or
(B) the dependents of such member reside outside
the continental United States but not in the vicinity
of the permanent duty station of such member.
Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits
SEC. 631. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS THAT ARISE FROM
THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Death Gratuity.--Section 1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``for a period of more than 13 days''.
(b) Recovery, Care, and Disposition of Remains.--Section 1481(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(11) Any person not otherwise covered by this section
whose death entitles a survivor of such person to a death
gratuity under section 1475 of this title.''.
(c) Eligibility for Assistance From a Casualty Assistance
Officer.--Section 633 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 1475 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(C) an individual not described in subparagraph (A) or
(B) who is entitled to a death gratuity under section 1475 of
title 10, United States Code.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``spouses and dependents''
each place it appears and inserting
``survivors''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``spouses and other dependents of deceased
members'' and inserting ``such survivors''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``the spouse and
other dependents of a deceased member of the Armed Forces'' and
inserting ``such a survivor''.
(d) Applicability.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
to a death that occurs on or after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 632. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MINOR SURVIVORS TO FILE DEATH GRATUITY
CLAIMS.
(a) In General.--Section 1480 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) In the case of a claim for a death gratuity under this
chapter by an individual who is younger than 21 years of age on the
date of the death with respect to which the claim is made, the
individual shall file the claim with the Secretary of Defense not later
than the later of--
``(1) the date that is three years after the individual
reaches 21 years of age; or
``(2) the date that is six years after the date of the
death with respect to which the claim is made.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to
claims filed with respect to deaths occurring on or after on January 1,
2025.
SEC. 633. PARENT FEES AT MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS FOR CHILD
CARE EMPLOYEES.
Section 1793 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsections:
``(d) Child Care Employee Discount.--In order to support
recruitment and retention initiatives, the Secretary of Defense shall
charge reduced fees for the attendance, at a military child development
center, of the children of a child care employee as follows:
``(1) For the first child, no fee.
``(2) For each other child, a fee equal to or less than a
fee discounted under subsection (c).
``(e) Prohibition of Concurrent Discounts.--A family may not
receive discounts under subsections (c) and (d) concurrently.''.
SEC. 634. INFORMATION REGARDING PATERNAL ENGAGEMENT ON WEBSITE OF
MILITARY ONESOURCE.
Section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is amended, in
subsection (b)--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (16) as
paragraphs (12) through (17), respectively; and
(2) by inserting, after paragraph (10), the following new
paragraph (11):
``(11) Programs that encourage paternal engagement with the
family.''.
Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters
SEC. 641. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF GARLIC FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
CHINA AT COMMISSARY STORES.
(a) In General.--Section 2484 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l) Prohibition on Sale of Garlic From People's Republic of
China.--The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the sale at any
commissary store of fresh or chilled garlic--
``(1) classified under subheading 0703.20.00 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; and
``(2) that originated from, or was processed in, the
People's Republic of China.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on January 1, 2026.
SEC. 642. SALE OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TO
CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD.
Section 8803 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``, or the Space Force'' and inserting ``, the Space Force, or
the Coast Guard''.
Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
SEC. 651. ACCESS TO BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE FOR CERTAIN
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 134 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2265. Access to broadband internet access service for certain
members of the armed forces
``The Secretary of a military department may provide, to a member
of the armed forces who resides in military unaccompanied housing (as
defined in section 2871 of this title) within the United States,
broadband internet access service, at no cost to such member.''.
(b) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue policy and guidance
for implementation of section 2265 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by this section, that--
(1) meets or exceeds any speed benchmark established for
broadband internet access service by the Federal Communications
Commission under section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of
1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302);
(2) maximizes access to such service in individual rooms
and spaces; and
(3) allows reasonable internet access, subject to
appropriate restrictions applicable to other internet access
provided by the Secretary to members of the Armed Forces.
SEC. 652. EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FROM GOVERNMENT
LODGING PROGRAM.
Section 914(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 5 U.S.C. 5911 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2029''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Briefings required.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than February 1, 2025,
and annually thereafter through February 1, 2030, the
Secretary shall brief the congressional defense
committees on the exclusion under paragraph (1) from
the requirements of a Government lodging program
carried out under subsection (a).
``(B) Elements.--Each briefing required by
subparagraph (A) shall include, for the year preceding
the briefing, the following:
``(i) A description of the instances in
which the exclusion under paragraph (1) was
used.
``(ii) A description of the lodging used
under that exclusion.
``(iii) A statement of the difference in
cost between lodging used under that exclusion
and lodging provided under a Government lodging
program carried out under subsection (a) in
each location where lodging under the exclusion
was used.
``(iv) Such other matters as the Secretary
considers relevant.''.
SEC. 653. PROMOTION OF TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
member of a covered Armed Force receives, not later than March 1 of
each year, via email or other electronic means, a notice regarding the
MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished
by the Secretary.
(b) Report.--Not later than six months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
regarding the rates of participation by members of the covered Armed
Forces in the programs described in subsection (a).
(c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
or Space Force.
SEC. 654. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS OF THE ARMY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall implement a
pilot program to increase access to food on military installations of
the Army for members of the Army who reside on such military
installations.
(b) Access.--Food made available under the program under this
section shall be accessible with a common access card (or other means
determined appropriate by the Secretary) at dining facilities,
commissaries, exchanges, restaurants, and other locations where such
members can obtain food.
(c) Termination.--The pilot program under this section shall
terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
the implementation of the program under this section. Such briefing
shall include the following elements:
(1) The milestones and timeline to complete such
implementation.
(2) Resources, including software, hardware, and personnel,
necessary for such implementation.
(3) A description of potential barriers to implementation
of the program, particularly for remote or rural military
installations, or installations located in geographic areas
with limited access to food.
(4) Policies or regulations of the Department of the Army
that the Secretary determines necessary for such
implementation.
(5) Recommendations of the Secretary regarding legislation
necessary for such implementation.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
Prime.
Sec. 702. Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE
pharmacy benefits program for certain
dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote
program.
Sec. 703. TRICARE program: waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE
Prime for certain care in a military
medical treatment facility.
Sec. 704. Extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to
the TRICARE dental program.
Sec. 705. Program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in
pregnant and postpartum members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 706. Guidance on authority to provide travel and transportation
allowances for specialty care under
exceptional circumstances.
Sec. 707. Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program.
Sec. 708. Prohibition of coverage under TRICARE program of certain
medical procedures for children that could
result in sterilization.
Sec. 709. Demonstration program on cryopreservation and storage of
gametes of certain members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation of
certain non-Department of Defense health
care providers.
Sec. 712. Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority
for certain health care providers.
Sec. 713. Licensure requirement for certain health care professionals
providing certain examinations to members
of the reserve components.
Sec. 714. Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network
providers providing mental health services
to members of the Armed Forces and certain
family members.
Sec. 715. Expansion of recognition by the Defense Health Agency of
certifying bodies for physicians.
Sec. 716. Waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 717. Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians
treated in military medical treatment
facilities.
Sec. 718. Retention of health care providers: surveys; briefing;
reports.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health
Sec. 721. Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain
Injury and Brain Health as program of
record.
Sec. 722. Brain health and trauma program.
Sec. 723. Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of
Defense.
Sec. 724. Blast overpressure and traumatic brain injury oversight
strategy and action plan.
Sec. 725. Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure
exposure.
Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical
malpractice claims by members of the
uniformed services.
Sec. 732. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of
the uniformed services.
Sec. 733. Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 734. Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the
Department of Defense for acute radiation
syndrome and thermal burns.
Sec. 735. Establishment of Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program.
Sec. 736. Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and
suicide prevention programs and activities
of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 737. Study of immune response and other effects on members of the
Armed Forces regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Sec. 738. Annual report on recruitment delays relating to medical
conditions.
Sec. 739. Plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to
safe, high-quality pharmaceuticals.
Sec. 740. Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve reserve
component recruits with certain medical
conditions.
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
SEC. 701. ACCESS TO SPECIALTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE UNDER TRICARE
PRIME.
Section 704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Access to Specialty Behavioral Health Care.--
``(1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall continuously monitor
the ability of beneficiaries under TRICARE Prime to receive an
appointment for specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE
Prime within the access standards established under subsection
(b)(2)(B) for such health care.
``(2) Expansion of behavioral health accreditation
standards.--
``(A) Determinations.--The Secretary shall expand
required behavioral health accreditation standards in a
State if the Secretary makes the following
determinations:
``(i) Access to specialty behavioral health
care in that State fails to meet the access
standards established under subsection
(b)(2)(B) for more than 12 consecutive months.
``(ii) The expanded accreditation standards
are adequate to ensure quality of care.
``(B) State credentials.--The Secretary may include
in expanded behavioral health accreditation standards
under subparagraph (A) appropriate credentials issued
by State-level organizations.
``(C) Briefings.--If the Secretary expands
behavioral health accreditation standards under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a briefing on such expansion,
including how such expansion affects access to
specialty behavioral health care.
``(D) Notifications.--If the Secretary makes a
determination under clause (i) of subparagraph (A), but
does not make a determination under clause (ii) of such
subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a notice explaining both such
determinations.
``(3) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary under
this subsection shall terminate on January 1, 2028.''.
SEC. 702. REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF COST-SHARING AMOUNTS UNDER TRICARE
PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS ENROLLED
IN TRICARE PRIME REMOTE PROGRAM.
Section 1074g(a)(6) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), the
Secretary may selectively waive or reduce cost-sharing amounts under
this subsection for a dependent of a member of the uniformed services
described in section 1074(c)(3)(B) of this title if the dependent is
enrolled in the TRICARE Prime Remote program and accompanies the member
to the duty assignment of the member at the expense of the Federal
Government.''.
SEC. 703. TRICARE PROGRAM: WAIVER OF REFERRAL REQUIREMENT UNDER TRICARE
PRIME FOR CERTAIN CARE IN A MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT
FACILITY.
Section 1095f(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``The Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) The Secretary shall waive the referral requirement in
paragraph (1) in the case of a member of the armed forces serving on
active duty who seeks to obtain any of the following kinds of care in a
military medical treatment facility:
``(i) Physical therapy.
``(ii) Nutritional.
``(iii) Audiological.
``(iv) Optometric.
``(v) Podiatric.''.
SEC. 704. EXTENSION OF EFFECTIVE DATE REGARDING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM.
(a) Extension.--Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``January 1, 2026'' each place it appears and
inserting ``January 1, 2027''.
(b) Rulemaking; Briefing.--Section 701 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1076a note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1,
2025'' and inserting ``January 1, 2026''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``January 1,
2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``and 2026'' and
inserting ``2026, and 2027''.
SEC. 705. PROGRAM TO PREVENT PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS IN
PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall carry out
a program to improve clinical and nonclinical services targeting mental
health conditions in pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed
Forces and spouses of members during the perinatal period.
(b) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the program under
subsection (a) includes the following:
(1) Access to support resources during the perinatal
period, including--
(A) identification of symptoms of perinatal mental
health conditions, brief intervention by primary care
providers, referral to care, and treatment;
(B) targeted nonmedical counseling services through
the Department of Defense Military and Family Life
Counseling Program of the Office of Military Family
Readiness Policy under section 1781 of title 10, United
States Code;
(C) existing parenting resiliency programs of the
military departments;
(D) adherence to clinical practice guidelines in
military medical treatment facilities in support of
members of the uniformed services and dependents with a
diagnosed mental health condition requiring clinical
intervention, including through primary care services
and women's health clinics, in collaboration with
behavioral health services; and
(E) prenatal and postnatal support programs at
military medical treatment facilities that provide
group counseling modeled after best clinical practices,
such as the Centering Pregnancy program.
(2) A process for informing pregnant and postpartum members
of the Armed Forces and spouses of members of nonmedical and
clinical support services during the perinatal period.
(3) A communications strategy to increase awareness of the
services available under the program.
(c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report on the program under subsection (a) that
includes the following:
(1) A description of the range of activities included in
the program and data assessing the effectiveness or
shortcomings of such activities.
(2) How resources are allocated for the purpose of
establishing and maintaining perinatal support programs at
military medical treatment facilities.
(3) Measurements for adherence to evidence-based protocols
at military medical treatment facilities with respect to
identifying potential mental health issues.
(4) Assessment of current training and credentials required
for health care providers providing perinatal services and
consideration for further certifications, such as the Perinatal
Mental Health Certification.
(5) Feasibility and advisability of adding specialized
perinatal mental health support services via a helpline through
Military One Source.
(6) Recommendations for administrative or legislative
changes to improve the effectiveness of the program.
(d) Perinatal Period Defined.--In this section, the term
``perinatal period'' means the period beginning with pregnancy through
one year following childbirth.
SEC. 706. GUIDANCE ON AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
ALLOWANCES FOR SPECIALTY CARE UNDER EXCEPTIONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance with respect to the
authority of the Secretary under section 1074i(b) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 707. CONTRACEPTION COVERAGE PARITY UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
(a) Pharmacy Benefits Program.--Section 1074g(a)(6) of title 10,
United States Code, as amended by section 702, is further amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), the cost-
sharing amount under this subsection for any prescription contraceptive
on the uniform formulary provided through a retail pharmacy described
in paragraph (2)(E)(ii) or through the national mail-order pharmacy
program is $0.''.
(b) TRICARE Select.--Section 1075(f) of such title is amended--
(1) by striking the heading and inserting ``Other
Exceptions to Cost-sharing Requirements'';
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A beneficiary enrolled'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the
cost-sharing amount under this section for any beneficiary enrolled in
TRICARE Select for a service described in subparagraph (B) that is
provided by a network provider is $0.
``(B) A service described in this subparagraph is any contraceptive
method approved, cleared, or authorized under section 505, 510(k),
513(f)(2), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 355, 360(k), 360c(f)(2), 360e), any contraceptive care
(including with respect to insertion, removal, and follow up), any
sterilization procedure, or any patient education or counseling service
provided in connection with any such contraceptive, care, or
procedure.''.
(c) TRICARE Prime.--Section 1075a of such title is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Prohibition on Cost-sharing for Certain Services.--(1)(A)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the cost-sharing
amount under this section for any beneficiary enrolled in TRICARE Prime
for a service described in subparagraph (B) that is provided under
TRICARE Prime is $0.
``(B) A service described in this subparagraph is any contraceptive
method approved, cleared, or authorized under section 505, 510(k),
513(f)(2), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 355, 360(k), 360c(f)(2), 360e), any contraceptive care
(including with respect to insertion, removal, and follow up), any
sterilization procedure, or any patient education or counseling service
provided in connection with any such contraceptive, care, or
procedure.''.
(d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 55 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) Paragraph (4) of section 1075(c) is--
(A) transferred to subsection (f), as amended by
subsection (b) of this section;
(B) inserted after paragraph (2); and
(C) redesignated as paragraph (3).
(2) Paragraph (4) of section 1075a(a) is--
(A) transferred to subsection (d), as added by
subsection (c) of this section;
(B) inserted after paragraph (1); and
(C) redesignated as paragraph (2).
SEC. 708. PROHIBITION OF COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM OF CERTAIN
MEDICAL PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN THAT COULD RESULT IN
STERILIZATION.
Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(20) Medical interventions for the treatment of gender
dysphoria that could result in sterilization may not be
provided to a child under the age of 18.''.
SEC. 709. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON CRYOPRESERVATION AND STORAGE OF
GAMETES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Demonstration Program.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out
a demonstration program to reimburse covered members for expenses
incurred in the retrieval, testing, cryopreservation, shipping, and
storage of gametes of such covered members in a private storage
facility determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(b) Elements.--
(1) Amount of reimbursement.--A covered member
participating in the demonstration program shall receive not
more than the following amounts per year:
(A) $500 in the case of a member who preserves
sperm.
(B) $10,000 in the case of a member who preserves
eggs.
(2) Information.--
(A) Providers.--The Secretary shall provide to a
covered member participating in the demonstration
program information regarding providers of services
described in subsection (a) located near the covered
member.
(B) Promotion.--The Secretary shall promote the
demonstration program to covered members in the course
of annual health examinations and pre-deployment
screenings.
(3) Use of military medical treatment facilities.--The
Secretary shall encourage the use of military medical treatment
facilities that offer services described in subsection (a) to
provide services under the demonstration program.
(c) Duration.--The Secretary shall--
(1) publish in the Federal Register the date on which the
Secretary will commence carrying out the demonstration program;
and
(2) carry out the demonstration program for a three-year
period beginning on such date.
(d) No Liability or Contractual Obligation.--The United States
shall not be--
(1) considered a party to any agreement between a covered
member who participates in the demonstration program and a
private gamete storage facility; or
(2) responsible for the management of gametes cryopreserved
or stored for which a covered member receives reimbursement
under such demonstration program.
(e) Advanced Medical Directive.--A covered member who participates
in the demonstration program shall complete an advanced medical
directive that specifies how gametes preserved under the demonstration
program shall be handled upon the death of such covered member.
(f) Reports; Briefings.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate a report containing a plan to implement the
demonstration program.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the Secretary
commences carrying out the demonstration program, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report on the demonstration
program. Such report shall include the following:
(A) Usage by covered members.
(B) Demographics of participating covered members.
(C) Costs of services to participating covered
members.
(D) The feasibility of expanding the demonstration
program.
(E) The feasibility of making the demonstration
program permanent.
(F) Other information determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
(3) Briefings.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the
duration of the demonstration program, the Secretary shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(A) the design, use, and costs of the demonstration
project; and
(B) any other observations of the Secretary with
respect to the demonstration project, such as the
effects of the demonstration project on recruitment and
retention.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of a covered
Armed Force serving on active duty--
(A) who has received orders (including deployment
orders) for duty for which the member may receive
hazardous duty pay under section 351 of title 37,
United States Code;
(B) whom the Secretary determines is likely to
receive such orders in the next 120 days;
(C) who will, under orders, be geographically
separated from a spouse, domestic partner, or dating
partner for a period of not less than 180 days,
including sea duty; or
(D) whose application to participate in the
demonstration program is approved by the Secretary.
(2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(3) The term ``deployment'' has the meaning given such term
in section 991(b) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
SEC. 711. IDENTIFICATION IN PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS OF AFFILIATION OF
CERTAIN NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 1091 the following new section:
``Sec. 1091a. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation
of certain non-Department of Defense health care
providers
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
medical records of the Department of Defense include the organizational
affiliation of any independent health care contractor identified in
such medical records.
``(b) Independent Health Care Contractor Defined.--In this section,
the term `independent health care contractor' means a health care
provider who meets the following criteria:
``(1) The health care provider is a nonpersonal services
contractor, or an employee of such a contractor, pursuant to
subpart 37.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or other
applicable regulation.
``(2) The health care provider provides health care
services under this chapter in any military medical treatment
facility (as defined in section 1073c(i) of this title) or
other location under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
Defense, including an operational clinic.''.
SEC. 712. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Section 1599c(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' both places it appears and inserting
``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 713. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
PROVIDING CERTAIN EXAMINATIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE
COMPONENTS.
Section 1094(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``an examination or assessment under section 10206 of this
title or'' after ``not covered under section 1091 of this title who is
providing''.
SEC. 714. HEALTH CARE LICENSURE PORTABILITY FOR TRICARE NETWORK
PROVIDERS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES AND CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS.
(a) In General.--Section 1094(d) of title 10, United States Code,
as amended by section 713, is further amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (2) or (3)''
and inserting ``paragraph (2), (3), or (4)''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) To the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the
Secretary for the purpose of assuring the availability of high-quality
mental health care services to members of the armed forces and
dependents entitled to health care under section 1076 of this title, a
health care professional referred to in paragraph (1) as being
described in this paragraph is a mental health provider providing care
through a network under the TRICARE program who--
``(A) has a current license to practice as a mental health
care professional;
``(B) is providing tele-mental health care services to
members of the armed forces or such dependents; and
``(C) is providing such services under terms and conditions
specified by the Secretary (which shall establish the scope of
authorized Federal duties for purposes of paragraph (1)).''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue an interim
final regulation to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).
SEC. 715. EXPANSION OF RECOGNITION BY THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY OF
CERTIFYING BODIES FOR PHYSICIANS.
(a) Expansion.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
revise the policy of the Defense Health Agency regarding the
credentialing and privileging under the military health system to
expand the recognition of certifying bodies for physicians under such
policy to a wide range of additional board certifications in medical
specialties and subspecialties. Subject to subsection (b), the
following certifying bodies shall be so recognized:
(1) The member boards of the American Board of Medical
Specialties.
(2) The Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists of the American
Osteopathic Association.
(3) The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
(4) The American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
(5) The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
(b) Standards for Recognition of Other Certifying Bodies.--To be
recognized under subsection (a), a certifying body shall--
(1) be an organization described in section 501(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under
section 501(a) of that Code;
(2) maintain a process to define, periodically review,
enforce, and update specific standards regarding knowledge and
skills of the specialty or subspecialty;
(3) administer a psychometrically valid assessment to
determine whether a physician meets standards for initial
certification, recertification, or continuing certification;
(4) establish and enforce a code of professional conduct;
(5) require that, in order to be considered a board
certified specialty physician, a physician must satisfy--
(A) the certifying body's applicable requirements
for initial certification; and
(B) any applicable recertification or continuing
certification requirements of the certifying body that
granted the initial certification; and
(6) meets such other requirements as the Secretary of
Defense may establish for purposes of compliance with
appropriate requirements of applicable State laws and the
promotion of consistency in credentialing and privileging
health care providers throughout military medical treatment
facilities of the Defense Health Agency.
SEC. 716. WAIVER WITH RESPECT TO EXPERIENCED NURSES AT MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--The hiring manager of a military medical treatment
facility or other health care facility of the Department of Defense may
waive any General Schedule qualification standard related to work
experience established by the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management in the case of any applicant for a nursing or practical
nurse position in a military medical treatment facility or other health
care facility of the Department of Defense who--
(1)(A) is a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of
Defense; or
(B) was a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of
Defense for at least one year; and
(2) after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in
the Department of Defense, obtained a bachelor's degree or
graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing
educational program.
(b) Certification.--If, in the case of any applicant described in
subsection (a), a hiring manager waives a qualification standard in
accordance with such subsection, such hiring manager shall submit to
the Director of the Office of Personnel Management a certification that
such applicant meets all remaining General Schedule qualification
standards established by the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management for the applicable position.
SEC. 717. IMPROVED IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR CIVILIANS
TREATED IN MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) Final Rule Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue a
final rule (or interim final rule) to implement as soon as possible
after the date of the enactment of this Act section 1079b of title 10,
United States Code.
(b) Treatment of Claims.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall hold in abeyance any claims under section 1079b
of title 10, United States Code, until the final rule (or
interim final rule) required under subsection (a) is in effect.
(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to--
(A) claims to third-party payers; or
(B) administrative support provided to the
Secretary by another Federal agency to assist the
Secretary in the administration of section 1079b of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 718. RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: SURVEYS; BRIEFING;
REPORTS.
(a) Surveys.--The Secretary of a military department shall conduct
an annual survey of health care providers under the jurisdiction of
such Secretary to determine why such providers remain on, or separate
from, active duty in such military department.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of a military department shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing regarding the plan of such Secretary to
carry out the survey under this section.
(c) Reports.--Not later than September 30 of each year, beginning
in 2025, the Secretary of a military department shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a report regarding the most recent survey under this section.
(1) Elements.--Each report shall include the following
elements:
(A) Demographic data regarding the providers,
disaggregated under paragraph (2).
(B) Reasons providers gave for remaining.
(C) Reasons providers gave for separating.
(D) The determination of the Secretary whether
there is a trend regarding retention or such reasons.
(E) Efforts of the Secretary to reverse a negative
trend or encourage a positive trend.
(F) Legislative recommendations of the Secretary
regarding how to reverse a negative trend or encourage
a positive trend.
(2) Demographic data.--In each report, the Secretary of a
military department shall disaggregate demographic data
regarding providers who participated in the most recent survey
on the bases of the following categories:
(A) Medical specialty.
(B) Rank.
(C) Gender.
(D) Years of service in such military department.
(E) Whether the provider became an officer on
active duty in such military department--
(i) pursuant to the Armed Forces Health
Professions Scholarship and Financial
Assistance program under subchapter I of
chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code;
(ii) after graduating from the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences
established under section 2112 of such title;
or
(iii) otherwise.
(d) Termination.--This section shall cease to have effect on
September 30, 2030.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Brain Health
SEC. 721. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE INTREPID NETWORK FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY AND BRAIN HEALTH AS PROGRAM OF RECORD.
(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish the Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic
Brain Injury and Brain Health (in this section referred to as the
``Network'') headquartered at the National Intrepid Center of
Excellence as a program of record subject to milestone reviews and
compliance with the requirements under this section.
(b) Duties.--The duties of the Network are as follows:
(1) To provide clinical care to prevent, diagnose, treat,
and rehabilitate members of the Armed Forces with traumatic
brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, symptoms from
blast overpressure or blast exposure, and other mental health
conditions.
(2) To promote standardization of care among the 10
Intrepid Spirit Centers throughout the continental United
States, brain health clinics in Alaska and Germany, and other
sites as designated by the Director of the Defense Health
Agency as being a part of the long-term brain health strategy
of the Department of Defense.
(3) To support and conduct research and education on
traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, blast
overpressure or blast exposure, and other mental health
conditions.
(c) Annual Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period of five
years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing that shall include, for the year covered by the briefing--
(1) the number of individuals to whom the Network has
provided services;
(2) the number of individuals who return to active duty in
the Armed Forces after receiving services from the Network, and
the stage in their career at which they seek treatment at the
Network;
(3) the number of individuals whose families are able to
participate in programs provided by the Network; and
(4) the number of individuals on a waitlist for treatment
at the Network and the average period those individuals are on
the waitlist.
SEC. 722. BRAIN HEALTH AND TRAUMA PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
intensive comprehensive brain health and trauma program to--
(1) provide multidisciplinary specialist evaluations,
treatment initiation, and aftercare for members of the Armed
Forces and dependents of members; and
(2) make evidence-based improvements in such evaluations,
treatment, and aftercare.
(b) Program Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the program
under subsection (a) includes the following:
(1) Initiatives of the Defense Health Agency that provide
coordinated evaluations, treatment, and aftercare for traumatic
brain injuries and related conditions, that incorporates
specialized evaluations, innovative and evidence-based
treatments, and comprehensive follow-up care.
(2) Collaboration with private sector nonprofit health care
organizations involved in innovative clinical activities in
brain health and trauma care, including transitional and
residential brain injury treatment programs.
(3) One or more pilot programs for demonstrating the
effectiveness of intensive outpatient multidisciplinary
specialist treatment and care coordination.
(4) Incorporation of evidence-based therapy with
complementary and alternative medicine approaches.
(5) Thorough evaluations of the effectiveness of innovative
activities for diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of brain
trauma and promotion of brain health.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary
shall provide to the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and House
of Representatives a briefing on the program under subsection (a). Such
briefing shall include the following:
(1) A description of the range of activities included in
the program and data assessing the effectiveness or
shortcomings of such activities.
(2) The scope of each pilot program carried out under
subsection (b)(3).
(3) Recommendations for administrative or legislative
changes to improve the effectiveness of the program.
SEC. 723. MODIFICATIONS TO BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
Section 735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) In accordance with subsection (c), the
identification and dissemination of thresholds for
blast exposure and overpressure safety and associated
emerging scientific evidence that--
``(i) cover brain injury and impulse noise;
``(ii) measure impact over 24-hour, 72-hour
to 96-hour, monthly, annual, and lifetime
periods;
``(iii) are designed to prevent cognitive
deficits after firing;
``(iv) account for the cumulative impact of
firing multiple weapon systems during the same
period;
``(v) include minimum safe distances and
levels of exposure for observers and
instructors; and
``(vi) address shoulder-fired heavy
weapons.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(H) The establishment of a standardized treatment
program based on interventions that have shown benefit
to individuals with brain health issues after a brain
injury and the provision of that treatment program to
individuals with brain health issues after a brain
injury resulting from a potential brain exposure
described in subparagraph (A) or high-risk training or
occupational activities described in subparagraph (D).
``(I) The establishment of policies to encourage
members of the Armed Forces to seek medical treatment
for brain health when needed, prevent retaliation
against such members who seek such medical treatment,
and address other barriers to seeking medical treatment
for brain health due to the impact of blast exposure,
blast overpressure, or traumatic brain injury.
``(J) The modification of existing weapons systems
to reduce blast exposure of the individual using the
weapon and those within the minimum safe distance.'';
(2) by striking subsections (c), (e), and (f);
(3) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f);
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Thresholds for Blast Exposure and Overpressure Safety.--
``(1) Timing.--
``(A) Initial thresholds.--Not later than January
1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall identify and
disseminate the thresholds for blast exposure and
overpressure safety under subsection (b)(1)(B).
``(B) Periodic updates.--On a quinquennial basis,
the Secretary shall review and, as necessary, update
the thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure
safety under subsection (b)(1)(B).
``(2) Formal training requirement.--The Secretary shall
ensure that training on the thresholds for blast exposure and
overpressure safety is provided to members of the Armed Forces
before training, deployment, or entering other high-risk
environments where exposure to blast overpressure is likely.
``(3) Central repository.--Not later than January 1, 2027,
the Secretary shall establish a central repository of blast-
related characteristics, such as pressure profiles and common
blast loads associated with specific systems and the
environments in which the systems are used.
``(4) Waivers.--
``(A) Protocols.--The Secretary may waive the
thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure safety
under subsection (b)(1)(B) for operational or training
requirements that the Secretary determines are
essential to national security. The Secretary shall
include in each such waiver a justification for
exceeding such thresholds.
``(B) Tracking system.--The Secretary shall
establish a Department of Defense-wide tracking system
for waivers issued under subparagraph (A) that includes
data contributed by the Secretary of each military
department.
``(C) Report on waivers.--Not later than one year
after issuing a waiver under subparagraph (A) and
annually thereafter for a period of five years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on such waivers that
includes--
``(i) the number of waivers issued,
disaggregated by military department; and
``(ii) a description of actions taken by
the Secretary concerned to track the health
effects of exceeding thresholds for blast
exposure and overpressure safety on members of
the Armed Forces, document such effects in
medical records, and provide care to such
members.'';
(5) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or other
remote measurement technology'' after ``wearable
sensors''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Weapons use.--Monitoring activities under a pilot
program conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be carried
out for any member of the Armed Forces firing tier 1 weapons in
training or combat, as identified by the Secretary of
Defense.''; and
(6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection (e):
``(e) Reports on Warfighter Brain Health Initiative.--Not later
than December 31, 2025, and not less frequently than annually
thereafter for a period of five years, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report that includes the following:
``(1) A description of the activities taken under the
Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during
the prior fiscal year.
``(2) The number of members of the Armed Forces impacted by
blast overpressure and blast exposure in the prior fiscal year,
including--
``(A) the number of members who reported adverse
health effects from blast overpressure or blast
exposure;
``(B) the number of members exposed to blast
overpressure or blast exposure;
``(C) the number of members who received treatment
for injuries related to blast overpressure or blast
exposure, including at facilities of the Department of
Defense and at facilities in the private sector; and
``(D) the type of care that members receive from
facilities of the Department of Defense and the type of
care that members receive from facilities in the
private sector.
``(3) A summary of the progress made during the prior
fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative
under subsection (b).
``(4) A description of the steps the Secretary is taking to
ensure that activities under the Initiative are being
implemented across the Department of Defense and the military
departments.''.
SEC. 724. BLAST OVERPRESSURE AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OVERSIGHT
STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN.
(a) Strategy and Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop and implement a traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and
action plan that includes, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Assigned roles and responsibilities for the components
of the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the mitigation,
identification, and treatment of traumatic brain injury and the
monitoring and documentation of blast overpressure exposure.
(2) Standardized monitoring, treatment, and referral
guidelines for traumatic brain injury programs across all
covered Armed Forces.
(3) A review and update of the current brain injury
diagnostic tools used by such programs.
(4) Standardized, 72-hour follow-up requirements for all
traumatic brain injury patients, including protocols for the
treatment and observation during such follow-up appointments.
(5) Oversight and documentation standards to aid in data
collection.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary shall implement the oversight
strategy and action plan under subsection (a) not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Submission to GAO.--Upon development of the oversight strategy
and action plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the
Comptroller General of the United States the oversight strategy and
action plan.
(d) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
and Space Force.
SEC. 725. ESTABLISHMENT OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO BLAST OVERPRESSURE
EXPOSURE.
Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish--
(1) performance parameters to minimize exposure to blast
overpressure when drafting requirements for new weapon systems
for the Department of Defense, taking into account the
thresholds for blast exposure and overpressure safety
identified pursuant to section 735(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note), as amended by section 723;
(2) with respect to contractual agreements entered into by
any entity and the Department of Defense as part of the defense
weapon acquisition process on or after the date on which such
parameters are established, a requirement that the entity shall
provide to the Secretary blast overpressure measurements and
safety data for a weapon system procured under such agreement
that produces blast overpressure that exceeds such thresholds;
and
(3) a requirement that any test plan for a new weapon
system shall incorporate testing for blast overpressure
measurements and safety data.
Subtitle D--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 731. TREATMENT OF EXPERT MEDICAL OPINIONS WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL
MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.
Section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``subsection (g)'' each place it appears
and inserting ``subsection (h)'';
(2) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting ``, and information
regarding the qualifications of each such expert who provided
an expert medical opinion'' before the semicolon;
(3) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) as
subsections (h) through (k), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection (g):
``(g) Expert Medical Opinions.--In using an expert medical opinion
to evaluate a claim under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall
use the opinion of--
``(1) an individual who is board-certified in the medical
specialty with respect to that claim; or
``(2) if the claim involves medical, dental, or related
health care functions for which board certification does not
apply, an individual who is a highly qualified expert regarding
the relevant medical, dental, or related health care
function.''.
SEC. 732. ANNUAL REPORTS ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF
THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.
Subsection (j) of section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, as
redesignated by section 731, is amended to read as follows:
``(j) Annual Reports.--Not less frequently than annually until
2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on
claims processed under this section that includes, with respect to the
period covered by the report, the following:
``(1) The number of claims processed under this section.
``(2) The average timeline for resolving such claims.
``(3) The resolution of each such claim.
``(4) The number of claims that were denied based on the
claim not meeting one or more requirement specified in
subsection (b) (other than for not being substantiated pursuant
to paragraph (6)), disaggregated by each such requirement.
``(5) Any other information that the Secretary determines
may enhance the effectiveness of the claims process under this
section.''.
SEC. 733. EXPANSION OF LICENSE RECIPROCITY FOR VETERINARIANS OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 1060c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``in emergencies'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``for the purposes
described in subsection (c)''; and
(3) by striking subsection (c).
SEC. 734. MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES FOR OVERSEAS PERSONNEL OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME AND
THERMAL BURNS.
(a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
program to develop requirements for the procurement, pre-positioning,
and maintenance of medical countermeasures approved, cleared, licensed,
or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration to diagnose, prevent,
and treat acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns for use by covered
personnel.
(b) Program Specifications.--In carrying out the program required
by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider, in
coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
commanders of the combatant commands, the following:
(1) The number of covered personnel in areas in which the
use of tactical nuclear weapons is a substantial threat.
(2) Peer-reviewed and published scientific studies
regarding safety and efficacy of the potential countermeasures
described in subsection (a).
(3) Operational requirements of the Department.
(4) Appropriate doctrine, training, and operational plans
for effective use of such countermeasures.
(5) A feasible schedule for implementation of the program.
(c) Covered Personnel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
personnel'' means--
(1) members of the Armed Forces deployed outside the United
States; and
(2) civilian employees of the Department of Defense
deployed outside the United States.
SEC. 735. ESTABLISHMENT OF INDO-PACIFIC MEDICAL READINESS PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a medical readiness
program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to
partner with countries in the Indo-Pacific region to gain
access to foreign medical facilities during peacetime and
wartime operations and maintain military-wide strategies for
medical readiness in the region.
(2) Objective.--The objective of the Program shall be to
promote the medical readiness of the Armed Forces and the
military forces of partner countries for missions during
peacetime and wartime operations by--
(A) reducing the movement and distance associated
with patient care;
(B) increasing the medical capacity of the
Department of Defense by expanding patient access to
medical facilities across the Indo-Pacific region,
where and when appropriate;
(C) enhancing medical evacuation capabilities
needed in carrying out subparagraphs (A) and (B);
(D) accrediting foreign medical facilities, which
will standardize medical procedures, patient care, and
policies related to treating members of the Armed
Forces and their dependents;
(E) enhancing interoperability and
interchangeability through shared patient record
management, medical equipment commonality, and
coordination of medical care; and
(F) identifying any medical support and capability
gaps relating to medical personnel and equipment.
(3) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary
shall--
(A) assess and integrate current medical
capabilities and capacities of the Department of
Defense in the Indo-Pacific region into the Program;
(B) select an appropriate standard of accreditation
to evaluate and accredit foreign medical facilities;
(C) coordinate with partner countries to identify
and evaluate medical facilities for the Program;
(D) establish agreements with foreign medical
facilities for potential use of the Program;
(E) establish policies and procedures--
(i) to reduce patient movement times in
various countries in the Indo-Pacific region
during peacetime and wartime operations;
(ii) to standardize medical procedures,
patient care, and policies;
(iii) to securely share patient data with
foreign countries, when appropriate, such as
during a contingency;
(iv) with respect to medical equipment
commonality and interchangeability; and
(v) with respect to the coordination of
medical care; and
(F) integrate the Program into operational plans of
the combatant commands.
(b) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a strategy for the
implementation of the Program.
(2) Elements.--The strategy under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A governance structure for the Program,
including--
(i) the officials tasked to oversee the
Program;
(ii) the functions and duties of such
officials with respect to establishing and
maintaining the Program; and
(iii) mechanisms for coordinating with
partner countries selected to participate in
the Program.
(B) With respect to the selection of partner
countries initially selected to participate in the
Program--
(i) an identification of each such country;
(ii) the rationale for selecting each such
country; and
(iii) any other information the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(C) A campaign of objectives for the first three
fiscal years after the date of the establishment of the
Program, including--
(i) a description of, and a rational for
selecting, such objectives;
(ii) an identification of milestones toward
achieving such objectives; and
(iii) metrics for evaluating success in
achieving such objectives.
(D) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(E) A list of additional authorities,
appropriations, or other congressional support
necessary to ensure the success of the Program.
(F) Any other information the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(3) Form.--The strategy under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than October 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter until October 1, 2035, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on the Program.
(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A narrative summary of activities conducted as
part of the Program during the preceding fiscal year.
(B) A campaign of objectives for the three fiscal
years after the date of submission of the report,
including--
(i) a description of, and a rational for
selecting, such objectives;
(ii) an identification of milestones toward
achieving such objectives; and
(iii) metrics for evaluating success in
achieving such objectives.
(C) Except in the case of the initial report, an
assessment of progress toward the objectives specified
in subparagraph (C) that were included in the report
for the preceding fiscal year, as evaluated using the
metrics described in clause (iii) of such subparagraph.
(D) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(E) Any other information the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
SEC. 736. REPORTS ON SUICIDE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 741(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1467) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 31, 2021'' and
inserting ``January 31, 2031''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J)
as subparagraphs (I) through (M), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the
following new subparagraphs:
``(F) The number of suicides identified under
subparagraph (A) disaggregated by the military
occupational specialty (or other similar
classification, rating, or specialty code) of the
member, excluding such specialities that the Secretary
determines would not provide statistically valid data.
``(G) A compilation of suicide data by military
occupational specialty covered under subparagraph (F)
to determine which military career fields have a higher
per capita suicide rate compared to--
``(i) other military career fields for the
same time period;
``(ii) the overall suicide rate for each
Armed Force for the same time period;
``(iii) the overall suicide rate for the
Department of Defense for the same time period;
and
``(iv) the national suicide rate for the
same time period.
``(H) The number of suicides identified under
subparagraph (A) disaggregated by the age of the
member.''.
SEC. 737. STUDY OF IMMUNE RESPONSE AND OTHER EFFECTS ON MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINES.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
of immune response to the COVID-19 vaccines, immune response to COVID-
19 infections, and other effects regarding COVID-19.
(b) Assessments.--The study under subsection (a) shall consist of a
review and analysis of existing valid scientific data to assess the
following:
(1) Immune responses to the most prevalent COVID-19
vaccines.
(2) The efficacy of each such vaccine, including in
comparison to infection-acquired immunity.
(3) Adverse events occurring in individuals in response to
COVID-19 vaccines.
(c) Additional Study Authorized.--After conducting the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary may conduct a research study analyzing
blood samples from research volunteers to collect and analyze
additional data pertaining to the matters specified in paragraphs (1),
(2), and (3) of subsection (b) if the Secretary determines the
following:
(1) The study fails to produce valid conclusions pertinent
to the medical readiness of the members of the Armed Forces.
(2) Such research study is likely to produce meaningful
additional data to improve the medical readiness of the members
of the Armed Forces.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after conducting the study
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
such study and the conclusions of the study.
SEC. 738. ANNUAL REPORT ON RECRUITMENT DELAYS RELATING TO MEDICAL
CONDITIONS.
(a) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the efforts of the Secretary to address
recruitment delays associated with medical conditions of applicants for
service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, for
the period covered by the report, the following:
(1) The average number of days between the date on which
Military Entrance Processing Stations personnel accept the
applicant prescreen and the date of the first recorded contact
for such applicant, disaggregated by military department.
(2) The average number of days for medical waiver
processing, disaggregated by military department.
(3) The number of medical waivers processed by each
military department, including a breakdown of those that were
approved and denied and the associated disqualifications
requiring a medical waiver.
(4) An assessment of the efforts of the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of each military department to
address the recruitment delays specified in subsection (a).
(5) An assessment of the plans of the Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of each military department to further
address those delays.
SEC. 739. PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCESS BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO
SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY PHARMACEUTICALS.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Military Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Vulnerability Working
Group established under section 716 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
304), shall develop a plan to improve access by members of the Armed
Forces to safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products and eliminate or
mitigate risks in the pharmacy supply chain of the Department of
Defense.
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) Improvement of visibility and analytics of the country
of origin and sources of supply of finished drugs, active
pharmaceutical ingredients, key starting material, and other
ingredients of pharmaceutical products.
(2) Engagement with suppliers of pharmaceutical products
with unknown country of origin to determine the source of
active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting material.
(3) Elimination or reduction of reliance on pharmacy supply
chain sources that are high risk or very-high risk.
(4) A plan for transition to available viable therapeutic
active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting material
alternatives that are domestically sourced or compliant with
requirements under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C.
2501 et seq.).
(5) Validation of sources of supplies and production
capacity from domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers or
manufacturers in compliance with requirements under the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979.
(6) Assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility owned by
the Department of Defense, including requirements for
construction, equipment acquisition, other resource needs, and
projected multi-year budget and time schedule requirements.
(7) Identification of any other legislative or
administrative authorities necessary to determine the
feasibility and advisability of establishing such a facility.
(8) Collaboration with Federal agencies determined
appropriate by the Secretary of Defense on all elements of the
plan.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the plan under subsection (a), including
an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of implementing the
plan.
SEC. 740. PILOT PROGRAM ON DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE RESERVE
COMPONENT RECRUITS WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement a pilot
program to authorize each Secretary concerned (as defined in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code) to delegate authority to the
Commander of the United States Military Entrance Processing Command to
approve a service medical waiver for an individual to be enlisted or
appointed in a reserve component for a medical condition the Secretary
concerned identifies under subsection (c).
(b) Medical Consultation Process.--If a Secretary concerned
delegates authority to the Commander under the pilot program, the
Secretary concerned shall establish a medical consultation process for
the Commander to seek input from the Secretary concerned if a health
care provider of the United States Military Entrance Processing Command
determines that more specific medical guidance on fitness for duty is
needed from the Secretary concerned before approving a service medical
waiver for a medical condition described in subsection (c).
(c) Medical Conditions Identified.--If a Secretary concerned
delegates authority to the Commander under the pilot program, the
Secretary concerned shall identify not more than three preexisting
disqualifying conditions under Department of Defense Instruction
6130.03 that regularly or automatically receive medical waivers under
the policies of the Secretary concerned as of the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(d) Duration.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot
program for a two-year period.
(e) Briefing; Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense commences carrying out the pilot
program, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing describing the implementation of the pilot program,
including a list of the medical conditions identified under
subsection (c).
(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which
the Secretary concludes the pilot program, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
results of the pilot program, including--
(A) the number of service medical waivers issued,
disaggregated by medical condition identified under
subsection (c);
(B) a risk assessment of implementation of the
pilot program;
(C) a comparison of the average number of days to
review and adjudicate medical waivers before and during
the pilot program; and
(D) a recommendation on whether to make the
authority under the pilot program permanent.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Modifications to guidelines and collection method for
acquisition of cost data.
Sec. 802. Limitation on certain options for cost contracts.
Sec. 803. Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a
final decision.
Sec. 804. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid
fielding.
Sec. 805. Revision and codification of software acquisition pathways.
Sec. 806. Streamlining of Milestone A requirements.
Sec. 807. Streamlining of Milestone B requirements.
Sec. 808. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to
remote or isolated installations.
Sec. 809. Cost growth reports for major acquisition programs that are
highly sensitive classified programs.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeal of and modification to certain defense acquisition
laws.
Sec. 812. Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies.
Sec. 813. Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of
acquisition programs.
Sec. 814. Modifications to commercial product and commercial service
determinations.
Sec. 815. Application of recent price history to cost or pricing data
requirements.
Sec. 816. Modifications to authority to carry out certain prototype
projects using other transaction authority.
Sec. 817. Clarification of other transaction authority for follow on
production.
Sec. 818. Clarification of other transaction authority for facility
repair.
Sec. 819. Open interface standards for contracts of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 820. Updates to earned value management system requirements.
Sec. 821. Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested
logistics demonstration and prototyping
program.
Sec. 822. Avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria for procurement
of munitions response services.
Sec. 823. Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding
programs.
Sec. 824. Extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts
and options based on the effects of
inflation.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 831. Modification to the term of appointment of the President of
the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 832. Updated acquisition and sustainment training.
Sec. 833. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain
acquisition personnel management policies
and procedures.
Sec. 834. Performance incentives related to commercial product and
commercial service determinations.
Sec. 835. Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and
research activities.
Sec. 836. Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of
the Department of Defense to third parties.
Sec. 837. Modifications to contractor employee protections from
reprisal for disclosure of certain
information.
Sec. 838. Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency to provide technology transition
support.
Sec. 839. Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform
work in, for, or are subject to the laws or
control of the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 840. Designation of program executive office for acquisition of
open-source intelligence tools for Army.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 841. Enhancing requirements for information relating to supply
chain risk.
Sec. 842. Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and
dinnerware.
Sec. 843. Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements
for procurement of vessels in foreign
waters.
Sec. 844. Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic
materials and sensitive materials.
Sec. 845. Amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical
to national security from American sources.
Sec. 846. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement
of goods other than United States goods.
Sec. 847. Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in
preference for sourcing of strategic and
critical materials.
Sec. 848. Domestic nonavailability determinations list.
Sec. 849. Supply chain illumination incentives.
Sec. 850. Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for
pharmaceutical supply chains of Department
of Defense.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that
contract with lobbyists for Chinese
military companies.
Sec. 852. Notification of changes to certain transportation contracts.
Sec. 853. Prohibition on procurement of covered semiconductor products
and services from companies providing
covered semiconductor products and services
to Huawei.
Sec. 854. Prohibition on contracts for online tutoring services.
Sec. 855. Limitation on availability of funds for covered contractors
engaged in an anti-Israel boycott.
Sec. 856. Procurement of cleaning products.
Sec. 857. Plan for production of covered munitions for procurement by
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 858. Procurement of covered hearing protection devices.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Codification and modification of pilot program to accelerate
the procurement and fielding of innovative
technologies.
Sec. 862. Program for distribution support and services for
contractors.
Sec. 863. Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for
innovative technology projects.
Sec. 864. Use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or
services offered by nontraditional defense
contractors.
Sec. 865. Qualification of industrial capabilities.
Sec. 866. Solid rocket motor industrial base.
Sec. 867. Promulgate guidance relating to certain Department of Defense
contracts.
Subtitle G--Small Business Matters
Sec. 871. Pilot program for the participation of military research and
educational institutions in the STTR
program.
Sec. 872. Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary
calculation estimates for certain programs.
Sec. 873. Boots to Business Program.
Sec. 874. Establishment of pilot program for access to shared
classified commercial infrastructure.
Sec. 875. Accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small
business concerns.
Sec. 876. Small Business Bill of Rights.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 881. Clarification of waiver authority for organizational and
consultant conflicts of interest.
Sec. 882. Reverse engineering or re-engineering for production of
items.
Sec. 883. Procurement of Department of Defense batteries.
Sec. 884. Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department
of Defense.
Sec. 885. Proposal for payment of costs for certain Government
Accountability Office bid protests.
Sec. 886. Briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of
funds related to fuel services financial
management contracts.
Sec. 887. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to certain spare parts for F-35
aircraft.
Sec. 888. Tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
SEC. 801. MODIFICATIONS TO GUIDELINES AND COLLECTION METHOD FOR
ACQUISITION OF COST DATA.
Section 3227(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``an amount described in
section 3041(c)(1) of this title''.
SEC. 802. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN OPTIONS FOR COST CONTRACTS.
(a) Amendments.--Section 3322 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Limitation on Certain Options.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), a
covered contract shall limit the number of low-rate production
lots for any production quantities procured using fixed-priced
options under such covered contract to not more than one.
``(2) Waiver.--
``(A) In general.--The service acquisition
executive of the military department concerned or, in
the case of program that is a joint program, the
Secretary of Defense may waive the limit required under
paragraph (1) with respect to the number of low-rate
production lots for a production quantity under a
covered contract if such service acquisition executive
or the Secretary of Defense, as applicable, determines
that such waiver is in the best interest of the
Department of Defense.
``(B) Delegation limit.--Neither a service
acquisition executive nor the Secretary of Defense may
delegate the authority under subparagraph (A) to waive
the limit required under paragraph (1) below the level
of a service acquisition executive.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) The term `covered contract' means a cost
reimbursement contract for the development of a major
system.
``(B) The term `low-rate initial production' has
the same meaning as in section 4231 of this title.
``(C) The term `major system' has the meaning given
such term in section 3041 of this title.''.
(b) Conforming Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
to implement subsection (d) of section 3322 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section.
SEC. 803. TREATMENT OF UNILATERAL DEFINITIZATION OF A CONTRACT AS A
FINAL DECISION.
Section 3372(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and moving such
subparagraphs, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the right;
(2) by striking ``Officer.--With respect to'' and inserting
the following: ``Officer.--
``(1) In general.--With respect to''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract
as a final decision.--A unilateral definitization by a
contracting officer shall be considered a final decision under
chapter 71 of title 41, and a contractor may appeal this
decision to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or the
United States Court of Federal Claims.''.
SEC. 804. MIDDLE TIER OF ACQUISITION FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING AND RAPID
FIELDING.
(a) In General.--Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3602. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid
fielding
``(a) Guidance Required.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Comptroller of
the Department of Defense and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, shall establish pathways as described under subsection (b) to
establish a process for conducting middle tier acquisitions for
programs or projects that are intended to be completed in a period of
two to five years.
``(b) Acquisition Pathways.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish the following two
acquisition pathways:
``(1) Rapid prototyping.--The rapid prototyping pathway
shall provide for the use of innovative technologies to rapidly
develop fieldable prototypes to demonstrate new capabilities
and meet emerging military needs. The objective of an
acquisition program or project under this pathway shall be to
field a prototype that can be demonstrated in an operational
environment and provide for a residual operational capability
within five years of the development of an approved
requirement.
``(2) Rapid fielding.--The rapid fielding pathway shall
provide for the use of proven technologies to field production
quantities of new or upgraded systems with minimal development
required. The objective of an acquisition program or project
under this pathway shall be to begin production within six
months and complete fielding within five years of the
development of an approved requirement.
``(c) Expedited Process.--
``(1) In general.--Before using the authority under this
section, the Under Secretary shall develop a streamlined and
coordinated requirements, budget, and acquisition process that
results in the development of an approved requirement for each
acquisition program or project in a period of not more than six
months from the time that the process is initiated. Programs or
projects carried out under the authority of this section shall
not be subject to the Joint Capabilities Integration and
Development System Manual and Department of Defense Directive
5000.01.
``(2) Rapid prototyping.--With respect to the rapid
prototyping pathway, the process described in paragraph (1)
shall include--
``(A) a merit-based process for the consideration
of innovative technologies and new capabilities to meet
needs communicated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
combatant commanders;
``(B) a process for developing and implementing
acquisition and funding strategies for a program or
project to be carried out under such pathway;
``(C) a process for demonstrating and evaluating
the performance of fieldable prototypes developed
pursuant to such program or project in an operational
environment;
``(D) a process for transitioning successful
prototypes to new or existing acquisition programs for
production and fielding under the rapid fielding
pathway or the major capability acquisition pathway (as
defined under Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85
or successor instruction); and
``(E) a process for iterating prototyping and
fielding within the rapid prototyping pathway that may
use a process described in paragraph (4)(F).
``(3) Rapid fielding.--With respect to the rapid fielding
pathway, the process described in paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) a merit-based process for the consideration
of existing products and proven technologies to meet
needs communicated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
combatant commanders;
``(B) a process for demonstrating performance and
evaluating for current operational purposes the
proposed products and technologies;
``(C) a process for developing and implementing
acquisition and funding strategies for a program or
project to be carried out under such pathway;
``(D) a process for considering lifecycle costs and
addressing issues of logistics support and system
interoperability; and
``(E) a process for identifying and exploiting
opportunities to use the rapid fielding pathway to
reduce total ownership costs.
``(4) Streamlined procedures.--The process described in
paragraph (1) may provide for any of the following streamlined
procedures:
``(A) The service acquisition executive of the
military department concerned may appoint a program
manager for a program or project for which the
authority under this section is used from among
candidates from among civilian employees or members of
the armed forces who have significant and relevant
experience managing large and complex programs.
``(B) A program manager appointed under
subparagraph (A) may be provided staff positions for a
technical staff, including experts in business
management, cost estimation, contracting, auditing,
engineering, certification, testing, and logistics, to
enable the program manager to manage the program
without the technical assistance of another element of
the Department of Defense to the maximum extent
practicable.
``(C) A program manager appointed under
subparagraph (A) may, in coordination with the users of
the good or service to be acquired under such a program
or project and the test community, to make trade-offs
among life-cycle costs, requirements, and schedules to
meet the goals of the program or project.
``(D) Each service acquisition executive, acting in
coordination with the defense acquisition executive,
may serve as the decision authority for a program or
project for which the authority under this section is
used, or shall delegate such decision authority.
``(E) A program manager appointed under
subparagraph (A) may seek an expedited waiver from any
regulatory requirement, or in the case of a statutory
requirement, a waiver from Congress, that the program
manager determines adds cost, schedule, or performance
delays with little or no value to the management of
such program or project.
``(F) If an operational capability is fielded for a
program or project for which the authority under this
section is used, the appropriate service acquisition
executive may permit continuous iterative prototyping
and fielding under the same program or project for an
unlimited number of subsequent periods, where each
period is intended to be five years.''.
(b) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 804 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 3201 note prec.) is repealed.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 3601 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking
``section 804 rapid acquisition pathway'' and
inserting ``rapid acquisition pathway'';
(ii) by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) Rapid acquisition pathway defined.--In this section,
the term `rapid acquisition pathway' means the rapid
prototyping or the rapid fielding acquisition pathway
authorized under section 3602 of this title.'';
(B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``the
guidance developed under section 804(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public
Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting
``section 3602 of this title''; and
(C) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 804
rapid acquisition pathway'' each place it appears and
inserting ``rapid acquisition pathway''.
(2) Section 4201(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
title''.
(3) Section 4324(d)(5)(B) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
title''.
(4) Section 4423(e) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of this
title''.
(5) Section 810 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4067 note)
is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title
10, United States Code''.
(6) Section 1608 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note)
is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 3201 note prec.)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of title
10, United States Code''.
(7) Section 807(e)(4) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 11-283; 10 U.S.C. 9081
note) is amended by striking ``section 804 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting ``section 3602 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(8) Section 884(c)(2)(E) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 4291 note prec.) is amended by striking ``section 804 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
(Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note)'' and inserting
``section 3602 of title 10, United States Code''.
SEC. 805. REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF SOFTWARE ACQUISITION PATHWAYS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 804, is further amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 3603. Software acquisition pathways
``(a) Software Acquisition and Development Pathways.--The Secretary
of Defense shall establish pathways as described under subsection (b)
to provide for the efficient and effective acquisition, development,
integration, and timely delivery of software and covered hardware. Such
a pathway shall include the following:
``(b) Pathways.--The Secretary of Defense may establish as many
pathways under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate and
shall establish the following pathways:
``(1) Applications.--The applications pathway shall provide
for the use of rapid development and implementation of
applications and other software or software improvements
operated by the Department of Defense, which may include
applications and associated procurement of covered hardware
(including modifications of a type not customarily available in
the commercial marketplace to meet Department requirements),
commercially available cloud computing platforms, and other
nondevelopmental items.
``(2) Embedded systems.--The embedded systems pathway shall
provide for the rapid development and insertion of upgrades and
improvements for software and covered hardware embedded in
weapon systems and other hardware systems unique to the
Department of Defense.
``(c) Requirements for Pathways.--A pathway established under this
section shall provide for the use of proven technologies and solutions
to continuously engineer and deliver capabilities for software and
covered hardware.
``(d) Considerations for Use of Authority.--In using the authority
under this section, the Secretary shall consider how such use will--
``(1) initiate the engineering of new software capabilities
quickly and, if applicable, the integration of such
capabilities into covered hardware;
``(2) demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of such
capabilities for operational use not later than one year after
the date on which funds are first obligated to acquire or
develop software; and
``(3) allow for the continuous updating and delivery of new
capabilities not less frequently than annually to iteratively
meet a requirement.
``(e) Treatment Not as Major Defense Acquisition Program.--Software
and covered hardware acquired or developed using the authority under
this section shall not be treated as a major defense acquisition
program for purposes of section 4201 of title 10, United States Code,
or Department of Defense Directive 5000.01 without the specific
designation of such software and covered hardware by the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or a service
acquisition executive.
``(f) Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary of Defense shall use a
risk-based approach for the consideration of innovative technologies
and new capabilities for software and covered hardware to be acquired
or developed under this authority to meet needs communicated by the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the combatant commanders.
``(g) Expedited Process.--
``(1) In general.--A pathway established under this section
shall provide for--
``(A) a streamlined and coordinated requirements,
budget, and acquisition process to support rapid
fielding of software applications and of software
upgrades to embedded systems for operational use in a
period of not more than one year from the time that the
process is initiated;
``(B) the collection of data on software and
covered hardware fielded; and
``(C) continuous engagement with the users of
software and covered hardware to support--
``(i) engineering activities of the
Department of Defense; and
``(ii) delivery of software and covered
hardware for operational use in periods of not
more than one year.
``(2) Expedited software requirements process.--
``(A) Inapplicability of joint capabilities
integration and development system manual.--Software
and covered hardware acquisition or development
conducted under the authority of this section shall not
be subject to the Joint Capabilities Integration and
Development System Manual, except pursuant to a
modified process specifically provided for the
acquisition or development of software by the Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation
with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and each service acquisition executive.
``(B) Inapplicability of defense acquisition system
directive.--Software and covered hardware acquisition
or development conducted under the authority of this
section shall not be subject to Department of Defense
Directive 5000.01, except when specifically provided
for the acquisition or development of software by the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in consultation with the Vice Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and each service acquisition
executive.
``(h) Elements.--In implementing a pathway established under the
authority of this section, the Secretary shall tailor requirements
relating to--
``(1) iterative development of requirements for software
and covered hardware to be acquired or developed under the
authority of this section through engagement with the user
community and through user feedback, in order to continuously
define and update priorities for such requirements;
``(2) early identification of the warfighter or user needs
including the rationale for how software and covered hardware
to be acquired or developed under the authority of this section
will be tailored to address such needs;
``(3) initial contract requirements and format, including
the use of summary-level lists of problems in existing software
and desired features or capabilities of new or upgraded
software;
``(4) continuous refinement and prioritization of contract
requirements, informed by continuous engagement with users
throughout the period of development and implementation of
software and covered hardware to be acquired or developed under
this section;
``(5) continuous consideration of issues related to
lifecycle costs, technical data rights, and systems
interoperability;
``(6) planning for support of capabilities of software to
be acquired or developed under this section if the software
developer stops supporting the software;
``(7) rapid contracting procedures, including expedited
timeframes for making awards, selecting contract types,
defining teaming arrangements, and defining options;
``(8) program execution processes, including supporting
development and test infrastructure, automation and tools,
digital engineering, data collection and sharing with
Department of Defense stakeholders and with Congress, the role
of developmental and operational testing activities, key
decision-making and oversight events, and supporting processes
and activities (such as independent costing activity,
operational demonstration, and performance metrics);
``(9) assurances that cybersecurity metrics of the software
to be acquired or developed, such as metrics relating to the
density of vulnerabilities within the code of such software,
the time from vulnerability identification to patch
availability, the existence of common weaknesses within such
code, and other cybersecurity metrics based on widely-
recognized standards and industry best practices, are generated
and made available to the Department of Defense and the
congressional defense committees;
``(10) administrative procedures, including procedures
relating to who may initiate and approve an acquisition under
this authority, the roles and responsibilities of persons
implementing or supporting the use of authority under this
section, team selection and staffing process, governance and
oversight roles and responsibilities, and appropriate
independent technology assessments, testing, and cost
estimation (including relevant thresholds or designation
criteria);
``(11) mechanisms and waivers designed to ensure
flexibility in the implementation of a pathway under this
section, including the use of other transaction authority,
broad agency announcements, and other procedures; and
``(12) mechanisms the Secretary will use for appropriate
reporting to Congress on the use of the authority under this
section, including notice of initiation of the use of a pathway
and data regarding individual programs or acquisition
activities, how acquisition activities are reflected in budget
justification materials or requests to reprogram appropriated
funds, and compliance with other reporting requirements.
``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered hardware' means hardware--
``(A) that is a commercial product (as defined in
section 103 of title 41) or a nondevelopmental item;
and
``(B) in which software acquired under this section
is embedded.
``(2) The term `nondevelopmental item' has the meaning
given in section 110 of title 41.''.
(b) Guidance Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue or
modify guidance to implement the requirements of this section.
(c) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--
(1) Repeal.--Section 800 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
U.S.C. 4571 note) is repealed.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 807(e)(1) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 9081 note) is amended by striking
``section 800 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1478; 10 U.S.C.
2223a note)'' and inserting ``section 3603 of title 10, United
States Code''.
SEC. 806. STREAMLINING OF MILESTONE A REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Streamlining.--
(1) In general.--Section 4251 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``determination required'' and inserting ``factors to
be considered'';
(B) in subsection (a)(2)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary of the
military department concerned and the Chief of
the armed forces concerned concur in''; and
(ii) by inserting ``do not overly constrain
future trade space'' after ``with regard to the
program'';
(C) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Factors to Be Considered for Milestone a Approval.--A major
defense acquisition program or subprogram may not receive Milestone A
approval or otherwise be initiated prior to Milestone B approval until
the milestone decision authority confirms that the following factors
were considered in the decision to grant Milestone A approval:
``(1) The program or subprogram fulfills an approved
requirements document.
``(2) The program or subprogram has conducted appropriate
market research.
``(3) With respect to any identified areas of risk, there
is a plan to reduce the risk.
``(4) Planning for sustainment has been addressed.
``(5) An analysis of alternatives has been performed
consistent with study guidance developed by the Director of
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, or in lieu of an
analysis of alternatives, early experimentation with a
combatant commander has been conducted.
``(6) A life cycle cost estimate for the program or
subprogram has been submitted by the component and that the
level of resources required to complete the technology
maturation and risk reduction phase of the program is
sufficient for successful program execution.
``(7) The program or subprogram meets any other
considerations the milestone decision authority considers
relevant.'';
(D) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as
subsections (d) and (e), respectively;
(E) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Written Record of a Milestone Decision.--The milestone
decision authority shall issue a written record of a milestone decision
at the time that Milestone A approval is granted. The record shall
confirm compliance with subsection (b) and specifically state that the
milestone decision authority considered the factors described in such
subsection prior to the decision to grant milestone approval. The
milestone decision authority shall retain records of the basis for the
milestone decision.'';
(F) in subsection (d), as redesignated by
subparagraph (D)--
(i) in paragraph (1)--
(I) in the paragraph heading, by
striking ``brief summary report'' and
inserting ``notification''; and
(II) by striking ``a brief summary
report that contains the following
elements'' and all that follows through
the period at the end and inserting ``a
written record of the milestone
decision.''; and
(ii) by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) Additional information.--At the request of any of the
congressional defense committees or, in the case of
intelligence or intelligence-related activities, the
congressional intelligence committees, the milestone decision
authority shall submit to the committee an explanation of the
basis for the decision to grant Milestone A approval with
respect to a major defense acquisition program or major
subprogram, and make available all underlying documentation.'';
and
(G) in subsection (e), as so redesignated--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``initial
capabilities document'' and inserting
``requirements document'';
(ii) by striking paragraphs (4), (6), and
(7);
(iii) by redesignating paragraph (5) as
paragraph (4); and
(iv) by redesignating paragraph (8) as
paragraph (5).
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
beginning of subchapter III of chapter 322 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended, in the item relating to section 4251,
by striking ``determination required'' and inserting ``factors
to be considered''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 4272 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``risk assessments--'' and all that follows
through ``(2) before any decision'' and inserting ``risk
assessments before any decision''.
(2) Section 3221(b)(6)(A)(i) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``4251 or''.
(3) Section 3222(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) by striking ``a milestone phase'' and inserting
``the engineering and manufacturing development phase,
or production and deployment phase,''; and
(B) by striking ``authority that--'' and all that
follows through ``(2) for the for the engineering and
manufacturing development phase, or production and
deployment phase, includes a cost estimate'' and
inserting ``authority that includes a cost estimate''.
SEC. 807. STREAMLINING OF MILESTONE B REQUIREMENTS.
Section 4252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``certification
required before'' and inserting ``factors to be considered
before'';
(2) by striking subsections (d), (e), and (f);
(3) by redesignating subsections (a), (b), (c), and (g) as
subsections (b), (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
(4) by inserting before subsection (b), as so redesignated,
the following new subsection:
``(a) Responsibilities.--Before granting Milestone B approval for a
major defense acquisition program or major subprogram, the milestone
decision authority for the program or subprogram shall ensure that--
``(1) information about the program or subprogram is
sufficient to warrant entry of the program or subprogram into
the engineering and manufacturing development phase;
``(2) appropriate trade-offs among cost, schedule,
technical feasibility, and performance objectives have been
made to ensure that the program or subprogram is affordable
when considering the per-unit cost and the total life-cycle
cost, and the Secretary of the military department concerned
and the Chief of the armed force concerned concur with these
trade-offs; and
``(3) there are sound plans for progression of the program
or subprogram to the production phase.'';
(5) by amending subsection (b), as so redesignated, to read
as follows:
``(b) Factors to Be Considered for Milestone B Approval.--A major
defense acquisition program or major subprogram may not receive
Milestone B approval until the milestone decision authority confirms
the following factors were considered in the decision to grant
Milestone B approval:
``(1) The program or subprogram has received a preliminary
design review and a formal post-preliminary design review or an
equivalent assessment was conducted.
``(2) The technology in the program or subprogram has been
demonstrated in a relevant environment.
``(3) The program or subprogram is affordable when
considering the ability of the Department of Defense to
accomplish the program's or subprogram's general mission using
alternative systems.
``(4) Reasonable lifecycle cost and schedule estimates have
been developed to execute, with the concurrence of the Director
of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, the plan under the
program or subprogram.
``(5) The estimated procurement unit cost for the program
or subprogram and the estimated date for initial operational
capability for the baseline description for the program or
subprogram (under section 4214 of this title) have been
established.
``(6) Funding is expected to be available to execute the
product development and production plan for the program or
subprogram, consistent with the estimates described in
paragraph (4) for the program or subprogram.
``(7) Appropriate market research has been conducted prior
to technology development, including market research of
commercial products, commercial services, and nondevelopmental
items (as defined in section 110 of title 41).
``(8) The Department of Defense has completed an analysis
of alternatives with respect to the program or subprogram, or
in lieu of an analysis of alternatives, early experimentation
with a combatant commander has been conducted.
``(9) The Joint Requirements Oversight Council has
accomplished its duties with respect to the program or
subprogram pursuant to section 181(b) of this title, including
an analysis of the operational requirements for the program or
subprogram.
``(10) Life-cycle sustainment planning has identified and
evaluated relevant sustainment cost elements, factors, risks,
and gaps that are likely to drive readiness of the system as
well as operating and supporting costs.
``(11) An estimate has been made of the requirements for
core logistics capabilities and the associated sustaining
workloads required to support such requirements.
``(12) The program or subprogram complies with all relevant
policies, regulations, and directives of the Department of
Defense.
``(13) Appropriate actions are planned for the acquisition
of technical data required to support the program or
subprogram.
``(14) The program or subprogram has an approved life cycle
sustainment plan required under section 4324(b) of this title.
``(15) In the case of a naval vessel program or subprogram,
such program or subprogram is in compliance with the
requirements of section 8669b of this title.'';
(6) by inserting after subsection (b), as so redesignated,
the following new subsection:
``(c) Written Record of Milestone Decision.--The milestone decision
authority shall issue a written record of decision at the time that
Milestone B approval is granted. The record shall confirm compliance
with subsection (b) and specifically state that the milestone decision
authority considered the factors described in subsection (b) prior to
the decision to grant milestone approval. The milestone decision
authority shall retain records of the basis for the milestone
decision.'';
(7) in subsection (d), as so redesignated--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Certifications or Determination'' and inserting
``Basis for Milestone Approval'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``certifications or a
determination under subsection (a)'' and
inserting ``a written record of the milestone
decision under subsection (c)'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``certifications or
determination of the milestone decision
authority'' and inserting ``decision of
the milestone decision authority''; and
(II) by striking ``certifications
or determination specified in paragraph
(1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a)''
and inserting ``decision specified in
subsection (b)''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``certifications or determination'' and
inserting ``decision''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``withdraw the
certifications or determination concerned or'';
and
(ii) by striking ``certifications,
determination, or approval are'' and inserting
``approval is'';
(8) by amending subsection (e), as so redesignated, to read
as follows:
``(e) Submissions to Congress on Milestone B.--
``(1) Notification.--Not later than 15 days after granting
Milestone B approval for a major defense acquisition program or
major subprogram, the milestone decision authority for the
program or subprogram shall provide to the congressional
defense committees and, in the case of intelligence or
intelligence-related activities, the congressional intelligence
committees a written record of the milestone decision.
``(2) Additional information.--(A) At the request of any of
the congressional defense committees or, in the case of
intelligence or intelligence-related activities, the
congressional intelligence committees, the milestone decision
authority shall submit to the committee an explanation of the
basis for the decision to grant Milestone B approval with
respect to a major defense acquisition program or major
subprogram, or further information or underlying documentation.
``(B) The explanation or additional information shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.''; and
(9) in subsection (f), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5);
(B) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph
(4); and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) The term `written record of milestone decision', with
respect to a major defense acquisition program or a major
subprogram, means a document signed by the milestone decision
authority that formalizes approved entry of the program or
subprogram into the next phase of the acquisition process.''.
SEC. 808. NOTICE OF CONTRACT CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION RELATING TO
REMOTE OR ISOLATED INSTALLATIONS.
Chapter 365 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4705. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to
remote or isolated installations
``(a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (c), not later
than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary of Defense or any
other official of an element of the Department of Defense cancels or
terminates a contract, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a notice
of such cancellation or termination if such cancellation or termination
involves a reduction in employment of not fewer than--
``(1) 50 remote or isolated installation contractor
employees; or
``(2) 100 employees of contractors, including remote or
isolated installation contractor employees.
``(b) Requirements.--A notice described in subsection (a) shall
include an assessment of the effect of such cancellation or termination
on members of the armed forces.
``(c) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the
requirements of subsection (a) with respect to the cancellation or
termination of a contract if the Secretary determines that such waiver
is in the interest of national security.
``(2) If the Secretary waives the requirements of subsection (a)
with respect to the cancellation or termination of a contract, the
Secretary shall submit the notice required by such subsection with
respect to such cancellation or termination not later than one week
after such cancellation or termination.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `remote or isolated installation' means a
military installation (as defined in section 2801 of this
title) that is a remote military installation, as determined by
the Secretary pursuant to the policy required by section 565 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10
U.S.C. 1781b note).
``(2) The term `remote or isolated installation contractor
employee' means an individual who--
``(A) is an employee of a contractor;
``(B) as such an employee, provides goods or
services to a remote or isolated installation; and
``(C) resides in the same geographic area as such
remote or isolated installation.''.
SEC. 809. COST GROWTH REPORTS FOR MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAMS THAT ARE
HIGHLY SENSITIVE CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.
(a) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation each Secretary of a
military department, shall establish guidance requiring that each
service acquisition executive (as defined in section 101 of title 10,
United States Code) submit to the congressional defense committees a
cost growth report for a covered program each time the estimated unit
cost for such covered program has increased by a percentage equal to or
greater than any of the significant cost growth thresholds or critical
cost growth thresholds under section 4371 of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Elements of Report.--A cost growth report required under this
section shall include, with respect to a covered program, the
following:
(1) The name of the covered program.
(2) The date of the preparation of the report.
(3) The program phase of the covered program.
(4) The unit cost estimates for the covered program in
constant base-year dollars and in current dollars.
(5) A statement of the reasons for cost increases that
resulted in the submission of a report under this section.
(6) A list of major program milestones, including the dates
for each program milestone according to the original baseline,
current baseline, and current estimate.
(7) Annualized funding for the program by appropriation
account from the date on which the program commenced to the
current estimated year of completion.
(8) Any actions taken or proposed to be taken to control
future cost growth of the covered program.
(9) Any changes made in the performance or milestones of
the covered program and the extent to which such changes have
contributed to the cost increase.
(c) Critical Breach.--With respect to a covered program for which
the cost growth meets the threshold for a critical cost growth
threshold (as defined in section 4371 of title 10, United States Code),
the applicable service acquisition executive shall--
(1) treat such covered program as if the unit cost of such
a covered program has increased by a percentage equal to or
greater than any of the critical cost growth thresholds for the
covered program; and
(2) follow applicable procedures in sections 4376 and 4377
of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered program'' means a Department of
Defense program--
(A) that is a highly sensitive classified program
(as determined by the Secretary of Defense);
(B) that would be a major defense acquisition
program under section 4201 of title 10, United States
Code, except for the exclusion from the applicability
of that section of such a highly sensitive classified
program; and
(C) that has entered the engineering and
manufacturing design phase, or equivalent phase.
(2) The term ``unit cost'' means, with respect to a covered
program, as applicable--
(A) the program acquisition unit cost (as defined
in section 4351 of title 10, United States Code); or
(B) the procurement unit cost (as defined in such
section).
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
SEC. 811. REPEAL OF AND MODIFICATION TO CERTAIN DEFENSE ACQUISITION
LAWS.
(a) Repeals.--
(1) The following provisions of law are hereby repealed:
(A) Section 805 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-
136; 117 Stat. 1542).
(B) Sections 886 and 892 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-
181; 122 Stat. 266, 270).
(C) Section 127 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-
383; 111 Stat. 4161).
(D) Sections 828 and 1056 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
92; 129 Stat. 910, 984).
(E) Sections 235 and 1692 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 130 Stat. 2064, 2636).
(2) Section 844 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1515) is
amended--
(A) by striking subsections (a) and (b); and
(B) in subsection (c), by striking ``(c) Annual
Report on Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.--
Section'' and inserting ``Section''.
(b) Modification to Certain Contracts Relating to Vessels,
Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles.--Section 3671(b)(5) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C);
(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking the semicolon and
inserting a period; and
(3) in that matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
the following: ``subsection if--(A) funds'' and inserting
``subsection if funds''.
(c) Modification to Limitation on Milestone Decision Authorities.--
Section 4204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
subsection (f).
SEC. 812. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION OF EXCESS SUPPLIES.
Section 3070 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or in the case of
ship maintenance, overhaul, and repair, in excess of five years
of operating stocks'' after ``in excess of two years of
operating stocks''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``, to protect
against identified risk of supply chain disruptions,'' before
``or for other reasons of national security''.
SEC. 813. MODIFICATIONS TO COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF
ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Section 3072 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``efforts'' and inserting
``initiatives'';
(2) by striking ``efforts'' each place it appears and
inserting ``initiatives'';
(3) in subsection (a), by striking ``2026'' and inserting
``2029''; and
(4) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating
paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
(B) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) other issues as determined appropriate by the
Comptroller General.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 203 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating
to section 3072 and inserting the following:
``3072. Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and
initiatives.''.
SEC. 814. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCT AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE
DETERMINATIONS.
Section 3456(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following paragraph:
``(1) Determinations.--A contract or subcontract for a
product (including a product without a part number or a product
with a prior part number that has the same functionality as the
product had with the prior part number) or service acquired
using commercial acquisition procedures under part 12 of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation shall serve as a prior
commercial product or commercial service determination with
respect to such product or service for purposes of this
chapter, including when subject to minor modifications,
unless--
``(A) the prior determination was not issued or
approved by a contracting officer of the Department of
Defense; or
``(B) the senior procurement executive of the
military department or the Department of Defense as
designated for purposes of section 1702(c) of title 41
determines in writing that it is no longer appropriate
to acquire the product or service using commercial
acquisition procedures.''.
SEC. 815. APPLICATION OF RECENT PRICE HISTORY TO COST OR PRICING DATA
REQUIREMENTS.
Section 3702(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``An offeror'' and inserting ``(A) An
offeror''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B)(i) An offeror for a subcontract (at any tier)
of a contract under this chapter that is required to
submit cost or pricing data under subparagraph (A) with
respect to such subcontract may submit prices paid for
the covered goods and services of such offeror for such
subcontract under this clause if--
``(I) such offeror is a nontraditional
defense contractor (as defined in section 3014
of this title);
``(II) the prices to be submitted are
prices that were paid for the same goods and
services as such covered goods and services;
and
``(III) the price of such subcontract is
not expected to exceed $5,000,000.
``(ii) The submission of prices paid under clause
(i) by an offereor with respect to a subcontract shall
be deemed to be the submission of cost or pricing data
by such offeror with respect to such subcontract as
required by subparagraph (A) if a contracting officer
of the Department of Defense determines that the prices
submitted under such clause are fair and reasonable
based on supported cost or pricing data within the last
12 months.
``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `covered
goods and services' means, with respect to an offeror
for a subcontract (at any tier), the goods and services
such offeror would provide under such subcontract.''.
SEC. 816. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROTOTYPE
PROJECTS USING OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
Section 4022(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``senior
procurement executive for the agency as designated for
the purpose of section 1702(c) of title 41'' and
inserting ``head of the contracting activity''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering or
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment'' and inserting ``senior procurement
executive for the agency as designated for the purpose
of section 1702(c) of title 41, or, for the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense
Innovation Unit, or the Missile Defense Agency, the
director of the agency,''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) The authority of the head of the contracting
activity, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, director of
the Missile Defense Agency, or the senior procurement
executive, as applicable, under paragraph (2) may not be
delegated.''.
SEC. 817. CLARIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR FOLLOW ON
PRODUCTION.
Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) The term `follow-on production contract or
transaction' means a contract or transaction to produce,
sustain, or otherwise implement the results of a successfully
completed prototype project for continued or expanded use by
the Department of Defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
following: ``A follow-on production award may be
provided for in a transaction entered into under this
section for a prototype project, awarded with respect
to such a transaction as one or more separate awards,
or a combination thereof.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, one or more
separate awards of follow-on production contracts or
transactions with respect to a transaction described in
such paragraph, or a combination thereof,'' after
``paragraph (1)''.
SEC. 818. CLARIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR FACILITY
REPAIR.
(a) In General.--Section 4022(i) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``except for
projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a
facility,'';
(B) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``In carrying
out'';
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to
projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a
facility.''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``September 30, 2025''
and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
(b) Applicability.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall apply with respect to a transaction for a prototype
project under section 4022(i) of title 10, United States Code, entered
into on or after the date of the enactment of this section.
SEC. 819. OPEN INTERFACE STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
Section 4401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
``(b) Disclosure Required.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall
make publicly available any standards for implementation of the modular
open system approaches for contracts, unless the service acquisition
executive with respect to a specific contract submits to the Secretary
a request to not disclose such standards and the Secretary approves
such request.''.
SEC. 820. UPDATES TO EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
Section 827(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4601) is amended--
(1) by striking ``date of the enactment of this Act'' and
inserting ``date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following:
``(2) increase the contract value threshold associated with
earned value management system requirements for cost contracts
or incentive contracts from $20,000,000 to $50,000,000; and
``(3) increase the contract value threshold associated
requiring a defense contractor to use an approved earned value
management system from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000.''.
SEC. 821. INCLUSION OF JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN CONTESTED
LOGISTICS DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM.
Section 842(h)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as
subparagraphs (D), (F), and (G), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) Japan;''; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), as redesignated by
paragraph (1), the following new subparagraph:
``(E) the Republic of Korea;''.
SEC. 822. AVOIDANCE OF USE OF LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
SOURCE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROCUREMENT OF MUNITIONS
RESPONSE SERVICES.
Section 880(c)(1) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (41 U.S.C. 3701 note) is amended
by inserting ``munitions response services,'' after
``telecommunications devices and services,''.
SEC. 823. USE OF FIXED-PRICE TYPE CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Section 818 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364) is amended by adding at the
end the following new subsection:
``(g) Conditions With Respect to Certain Shipbuilding Contracts.--
``(1) Limitation.--With respect to a fixed-price type
contract for the procurement of shipbuilding associated with a
major defense acquisition program, the number of ships to be
procured under such contract, including all options, may not be
more than two if the scope of the work of such contract
includes the detail design and the construction of items for
such a major defense acquisition program.
``(2) Waiver.--The Secretary concerned may waive the
limitation in paragraph (1) if such Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees, not later than 30 days after
issuance of such waiver, a written notification of such waiver
that includes a certification that the basic and functional
design of any ship to be procured under a contract described in
paragraph (1) are complete.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) The term `basic and functional design' has
the meaning given in section 8669c of title 10, United
States Code.
``(B) The term `construction' means steel cutting
and module fabrication, assembly, and outfitting, keel
laying, and module erection supporting the launch and
eventual delivery of a completed ship.
``(C) The term `detail design' means design using
computer-aided modeling to enable the generation of
work instructions for construction of the ship, where
such work instructions show detailed system information
and support construction, including guidance for
subcontractors and suppliers, installation drawings,
schedules, material lists, and lists of prefabricated
materials and parts.''.
SEC. 824. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO MODIFY CERTAIN CONTRACTS
AND OPTIONS BASED ON THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION.
Subsection (e) of the first section of Public Law 85-804 (50 U.S.C.
1431(e)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting
``December 31, 2025''.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
SEC. 831. MODIFICATION TO THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF
THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.
Section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``The
preceding sentence does not apply to the President of the Defense
Acquisition University serving on January 1, 2025, who shall serve a
maximum term of three years beginning on the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 without an
option for extension of such term.''.
SEC. 832. UPDATED ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT TRAINING.
(a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1749. Field training for acquisition and sustainment
``(a) Training Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Under Secretary for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall establish a training program that supports cross-
functional personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense
involved in any phase of the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle in
making important decisions with respect to acquisition or sustainment,
including requirements validation, the development of an acquisition
strategy, awarding contracts, and ongoing management of performance and
governance.
``(b) Elements.--The training program established under subsection
(a) shall--
``(1) create deployable training teams to coach the cross-
functional personnel and contractors described in subsection
(a) and facilitate such personnel and contractors successfully
completing a phase of an acquisition or sustainment effort with
the same training team to the maximum extent possible;
``(2) to the extent practicable, ensure that the same
training team under paragraph (1) provides the support
described under such paragraph with respect to a phase of an
acquisition or sustainment effort until such phase is completed
or otherwise ends;
``(3) provide to the cross-functional personnel and
contractors described in subsection (a) short, intermittent
lessons on innovative acquisition and fielding procedures,
flexible contracting frameworks, and business negotiation
skills that are timed to align the topics of the lessons to
relevant activities under a phase of an acquisition or
sustainment effort;
``(4) emphasizes--
``(A) the acquisition of commercial products,
commercial services, and commercially available off-
the-shelf items (as such terms are defined in sections
103, 103a, and 104, respectively, of title 41);
``(B) technology procured `as-a-service' or as a
consumption-based solution (as defined in section 834
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 4571
note)); and
``(C) using the middle tier acquisition pathways
under section 3602 of this title and the pathways under
section 3603 of this title; and
``(5) include a process for collecting feedback on the
training program and performance of the training teams to
improve the training program.
``(c) Training Team Requirements.--Each training team created under
the training program--
``(1) include at not less than one individual from the
private sector or academia with expertise in conducting
commercial transactions; and
``(2) has excellent facilitation skills and can coach the
cross-functional personnel and contractors described in
subsection (a) on applying the best practices to the
formulation of acquisition and sustainment programs and
contracts;
``(d) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that each member of the
acquisition workforce who participates in the training program
established under subsection (a) can meet up to 80 hours of a
continuous education requirement established under section 1723 of this
title by participating in the training program.
``(e) Pilot Program.--During fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of
each military department shall carry out not less than one pilot
program--
``(1) under which the military department shall receive
support under the training program established under subsection
(a) with respect to acquisition and sustainment efforts of high
importance or urgency to the military department; and
``(2) which the Under Secretary for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall use to develop the training material and
procedures for the training program.
``(f) Funding Requirements.--The Under Secretary for Acquisition
and Sustainment is authorized to use funds available for the Defense
Acquisition University for civilian faculty members, contracts, and
associated travel and expenses to carry out the training program
established in (a) starting in fiscal year 2025, and for fiscal years
2027 through fiscal year 2031--
``(1) not less than 25 percent of civilian faculty members
authorized under section 1746 of this title shall be detailed
on a reimbursable basis to the training program established in
(a) for a minimum of half of their time; and
``(2) not less than 25 percent of all contract or agreement
obligations in support of Defense Acquisition University shall
be reserved for the training program established in (a),
including the training of civilian faculty members to
facilitate programs under the training program.
``(g) Report.--Not later than November 1, 2026, the Under Secretary
for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide a report to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
on the training program required under subsection (a), including--
``(1) the number and qualifications of civilian faculty
members detailed to the training program under subsection
(f)(1), including any training requirements they receive to
facilitate programs under the training program;
``(2) an identification of contractor or university support
for the training program pursuant to subsection (f)(2);
``(3) a budget for the training program that meets the
requirements of subsection (f);
``(4) the status and success of the pilot program; and
``(5) any additional information or recommendations with
respect to the training program that the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines
appropriate.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 87 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 1748 the following new item:
``1749. Field training for acquisition and sustainment.''.
SEC. 833. EXTENSION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO CERTAIN
ACQUISITION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Section 1762(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2031''.
SEC. 834. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES RELATED TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCT AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICE DETERMINATIONS.
Section 3453(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding the following new paragraph:
``(7) establish criteria in performance evaluations for
appropriate personnel to reward risk-informed decisions that
maximize the acquisition of commercial products, commercial
services, or nondevelopmental items other than commercial
products.''.
SEC. 835. MODIFICATION TO EXTRAMURAL ACQUISITION INNOVATION AND
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Section 4142 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c);
(2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as
subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively;
(3) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (d)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
(4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking
``Director'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment''.
SEC. 836. PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DATA ON EMPLOYEES OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO THIRD PARTIES.
Section 4662 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``and that would be permissible
pursuant to statute or guidance from the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget.'' and inserting a
period; and
(B) by inserting at the end the following: ``This
provision does not apply in circumstances where the
transfer of such data would otherwise be authorized by
law.'';
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements
of subsection (a) with respect to the sale, licensing, or other
transfer of covered individually identifiable Department employee data
if the Secretary determines that such waiver--
``(1) appropriately considers the privacy risks to the
employee of the Department of Defense to which such data
relates; and
``(2) is necessary in the interest of national security.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
(4) by amending paragraph (1) of subsection (d), as so
redesignated, to read as follows:
``(1) The term `covered individually identifiable
Department employee data' means individually identifiable
Department employee data obtained by a contractor or
subcontractor described in subsection (a).''; and
(5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Report.--Not later than January 15, 2026, and annually
thereafter for four years, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the use of the waiver authority under subsection
(b) for the fiscal year preceding the date of submission of the report.
The report shall include, for each use of the waiver--
``(1) the specific justification for providing the waiver;
``(2) an identification of the contractor or subcontractor
that is the subject of the waiver request; and
``(3) an identification of the purpose of the sale,
licensing, or transfer of covered individually identifiable
Department employee data that is the subject of the waiver
request.''.
SEC. 837. MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS FROM
REPRISAL FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION.
Section 4701(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6),
and (7) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8),
respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Not later than 30 days after receiving an Inspector General
report pursuant to subsection (b), the head of the agency concerned
shall notify the complainant and the Inspector General, in writing, of
either the actions ordered or the decision to deny relief. After such
notification, if the head of the agency concerned changes the actions
ordered or the decision to deny relief, the head of the agency
concerned shall notify the complainant and the Inspector General, in
writing, of the change not later than 30 days after the change
occurs.'';
(3) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
this section, by striking ``paragraph (b)(2)(B)'' and inserting
``paragraph (2)(B) of such subsection''; and
(4) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking
``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)''.
SEC. 838. DETAIL AUTHORITY FOR DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS
AGENCY TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION SUPPORT.
Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(e) and (f), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) DARPA Detailees Authorized.--
``(1) Authority.--The Director of the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency, upon a request from the Principal
Technology Transition Advisor of a military department, may
detail personnel of the Agency to such military department for
a period not to exceed one year to provide technology
transition support for technology of the Agency that is to be
acquired by such military department.
``(2) Extension.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering may extend a detail under paragraph
(1) for a period of not more than 6 additional months.''.
SEC. 839. EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM
WORK IN, FOR, OR ARE SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OR CONTROL OF
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, for, or are
subject to the laws or control of'' after ``perform
work in''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as clauses (i) and (ii) and moving such
clauses, as so redesignated, two ems to the
right;
(ii) by striking ``If a covered entity''
and inserting ``(A) In general.--If a covered
company'';
(iii) by inserting ``, for, or are subject
to the laws or control of'' after ``any
individual who will perform work in'';
(iv) in clause (i), as so redesignated, by
striking ``perform work in the People's
Republic of China'' and inserting ``perform
such work''; and
(v) in clause (ii), as so redesignated--
(I) by inserting ``and each other
location'' after ``China''; and
(II) by striking ``performed.'' and
inserting the following: ``performed;
and
``(iii) whether an agency or
instrumentality of the People's Republic of
China or any other covered entity has requested
access to data or otherwise acquired data from
the covered entity required to make a
disclosure under paragraph (1) or (2) pursuant
to any law or regulation of the People's
Republic of China.
``(B) Additional disclosure of information and
additional measures regarding certain entities.--
``(i) In general.--If a covered entity
performing a covered contract for services
dealing with commercial computer software or
noncommercial computer software and is required
to make a disclosure under paragraph (1) or
(2), such covered entity shall--
``(I) describe the process for
disclosing a cybersecurity
vulnerability, if such covered entity
is also required to disclose any
cybersecurity vulnerability to the
Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology or any other agency or
instrumentality of the People's
Republic of China; and
``(II) provide any information
related to how a United States
affiliate is notified of a
vulnerability described in subclause
(I).
``(ii) Issuance of regulations.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall
revise the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement to require--
``(I) a covered entity to require
that an individual or entity performing
work on a covered contract in the
People's Republic of China on behalf of
the covered entity to notify the
covered entity within 48 hours of such
individual or entity reporting any
software vulnerability related to such
covered contract to the Ministry of
Industry and Information Technology or
any other agency or instrumentality of
the People's Republic of China; and
``(II) the covered entity to retain
and furnish to the Department of
Defense information regarding any
cybersecurity vulnerability reported to
the Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology or any other
agency or instrumentality of the
People's Republic of China with respect
to which the covered entity received a
notice pursuant to subclause (I).'';
and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``with a value in
excess of $5,000,000, excluding'' and inserting ``for,
or including, any information and communications
technology, including''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, for, or
subject to the laws or control of'' after ``a covered
contract in''.
SEC. 840. DESIGNATION OF PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ACQUISITION OF
OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR ARMY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army may designate an
existing program executive office within the Army to be responsible for
the acquisition of open-source intelligence tools for the Army.
(b) Responsibilities.--If the Secretary of the Army designates an
existing program office under subsection (a), that office shall be
responsible for the selection, procurement, and evaluation of open-
source intelligence tools for the Army.
(c) Open-source Intelligence Tools Defined.--In this section, the
term ``open-source intelligence tools'' has the meaning given that term
in section 430b(d) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
SEC. 841. ENHANCING REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO SUPPLY
CHAIN RISK.
Section 3252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) consulting with procurement or other relevant
officials of the covered agency;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``with the
concurrence of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment,''; and
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) a summary of the risk assessment that serves
as the basis for the written determination required by
paragraph (2); and'';
(ii) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C);
and
(iii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
subparagraph (B);
(2) by striking subsection (c); and
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively.
SEC. 842. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE AND
DINNERWARE.
(a) In General.--Section 4862(b) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraphs:
``(3) Stainless steel flatware.
``(4) Dinnerware.''.
(b) Effective Date.--Paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 4862(b) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take
effect on January 1, 2026.
(c) Sunset.--Paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 4862(b) of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), are repealed effective
January 1, 2029.
SEC. 843. CLARIFICATION OF EXCEPTION TO BERRY AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR PROCUREMENT OF VESSELS IN FOREIGN WATERS.
Section 4862(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, or for,'' after ``Procurements by''.
SEC. 844. TECHNICAL EDITS TO SOURCING REQUIREMENTS FOR STRATEGIC
MATERIALS AND SENSITIVE MATERIALS.
(a) Strategic Materials.--Section 4863 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``at a
reasonable price'' after ``when needed''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The authority in subsection (b)(1)--
``(A) may be delegated to the head of contracting activity
for the relevant component for an exception for a single
acquisition program;
``(B) may be delegated to the senior acquisition executive
of a military department for an exception for multiple programs
within such military department; and
``(C) may be delegated to the Undersecretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment for an exception for more than one
military department.'';
(2) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) by striking ``in support of combat operations
or''; and
(B) by inserting ``or for use outside of the United
States'' after ``contingency operations''; and
(3) in subsection (k)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or the
Secretary of the military department concerned'' after
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(B) by amending subparagraph (2)(A) to read as
follows:
``(A) may be delegated--
``(i) to the senior acquisition executive of the
military department concerned for a waiver for one or
more acquisition programs within the such military
department; and
``(ii) to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment for a waiver applicable to more than one
military department;''.
(b) Sensitive Materials.--Section 4872 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting ``or (e)'' after ``subsection (c)'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or the
Secretary of the military department concerned'' after
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``in support of
contingency operations or'' before ``for use outside'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsections:
``(d) Delegation.--The authorities in subsection (c)--
``(1) may be delegated to the head of contracting activity
for the relevant component for an exception for a single
acquisition program;
``(2) may be delegated to the senior acquisition executive
of a military department for an exception for multiple programs
within such military department; and
``(3) may be delegated to the Undersecretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment for an exception for more than one
military department.
``(e) National Security Waiver.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense of the Secretary or the Secretary of the
military department concerned, may accept the delivery of an
end item containing covered material manufactured in a covered
nation if the Secretary determines in writing that acceptance
of such end item is necessary to the national security
interests of the United States.
``(2) Delegation.--A written determination under paragraph
(1)--
``(A) may be delegated--
``(i) to the senior acquisition executive
of the military department concerned for a
waiver for one or more acquisition programs
within such military department; and
``(ii) to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
or the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment for a waiver
applicable to more than one military
department;
``(B) shall specify the quantity of end items to
which the waiver applies and the time period over which
the waiver applies; and
``(C) shall be provided to the congressional
defense committees prior to making such a determination
(except that in the case of an urgent national security
requirement, such certification may be provided to the
defense committees up to 7 days after it is made).''.
SEC. 845. AMENDMENT TO REQUIREMENT TO BUY STRATEGIC MATERIALS CRITICAL
TO NATIONAL SECURITY FROM AMERICAN SOURCES.
Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by inserting ``qualifying''
before ``foreign''; and
(2) in subsection (m), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(11) The term `qualifying foreign government' means the
government of a country with which the United States has in
effect a reciprocal defense procurement agreement or memorandum
of understanding entered into pursuant to section 4851 of this
title.''.
SEC. 846. MODIFICATION TO MISCELLANEOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE PROCUREMENT
OF GOODS OTHER THAN UNITED STATES GOODS.
Section 4864(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking the second sentence;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subsection (a)(3)''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term `auxiliary ship'--
``(A) with respect to a contract entered into after
December 20, 2019, does not include an icebreaker or a special
mission ship; and
``(B) with respect to a contract entered into on or after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025, includes an icebreaker or a special
mission ship, unless the Secretary of the Navy certifies to
Congress that the forecasted sales over a four-year period of
large medium-speed diesel engines manufactured in the national
technology and industrial base will not fall below the minimum
sustaining rate for plant operations of a diminishing
manufacturing source.''.
SEC. 847. INCLUSION OF RECYCLED AND REUSED MINERALS AND METALS IN
PREFERENCE FOR SOURCING OF STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL
MATERIALS.
Section 848(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3769; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, including
processing of strategic and critical materials derived
from recycled or reused minerals or metals,'' after
``United States''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, including
such materials derived from recycled or reused minerals
or metals,'' after ``materials''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
subparagraph (E); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
following new subparagraph (D):
``(D) the development of cost-effective sources of
supply of strategic and critical materials derived from
recycled or reused minerals or metals; and''.
SEC. 848. DOMESTIC NONAVAILABILITY DETERMINATIONS LIST.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall develop and maintain a list of all domestic
nonavailability determinations.
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the Under
Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment develops the list required
under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Under Secretary for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to Congress a list of all
domestic nonavailability determinations made during the one year period
ending on the date on which the Under Secretary for Acquisition and
Sustainment submits such list.
(c) Plan for Informing Industry.--Not later than 30 days after the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment develops the
list required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall develop a plan for sharing such list with
industry partners.
(d) Domestic Nonavailability Determination Defined.--In this
section, the term ``domestic nonavailability determination'' means a
determination made for purposes of providing an availability exception
pursuant to section 4862(c) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 849. SUPPLY CHAIN ILLUMINATION INCENTIVES.
(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall develop and implement policies, procedures, and tools to
incentivize each contractor of the Department of Defense to assess and
monitor the entire supply chain of goods and services provided to the
Department by such contractor to identify potential vulnerabilities and
noncompliance risks with respect to such goods and services.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than September 30, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives a briefing on the development and
implementation of the policies, procedures, and tools under subsection
(a), including information on obstacles to developing and implementing
such policies, if any, and additional authorities or resources required
to develop and implement such policies.
SEC. 850. REPORT AND UPDATED GUIDANCE ON CONTINUED RISK MANAGEMENT FOR
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAINS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall--
(1) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on--
(A) existing information streams within the Federal
Government, if any, for excipients and key starting
materials for final drug products that may be used to
assess the reliance by the Department of Defense on
high-risk foreign suppliers analyzed in the report
required under section 860(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 136 Stat. 2734; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.);
(B) active pharmaceutical ingredients, final drug
products, and respective excipients and key starting
materials analyzed in such report that are manufactured
in a high-risk foreign country, as determined by the
Secretary of Defense;
(C) any limitations on the ability of the Secretary
to--
(i) obtain or analyze the information
identified under subparagraphs (A) and (B);
(ii) monitor the temperature of active
pharmaceutical ingredients, final drug
products, and respective excipients and key
starting materials throughout the supply chain
of the Department; and
(iii) use data analytics to monitor
vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply
chain of the Department;
(D) how the Secretary plans to address the
limitations identified under subparagraph (C); and
(E) any recommendations of the Secretary to address
those limitations; and
(2) update risk management guidance developed by the Under
Secretary under section 860(a)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) to include any relevant findings
identified in paragraph (1).
(b) FDA Determinations.--For the purposes of this section, the
excipients and key starting materials for final drug products shall be
such excipients and key starting materials as determined by the Food
and Drug Administration or under regulations issued by the Food and
Drug Administration.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
SEC. 851. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COVERED ENTITIES THAT
CONTRACT WITH LOBBYISTS FOR CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4663. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that
contract with lobbyists for Chinese military companies
``(a) Prohibition on Entering Into Contracts With Covered
Entities.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of
Defense may not enter into a contract with an entity, a parent company
of such entity, or a subsidiary of such entity is a party to a contract
with a covered lobbyist.
``(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
with respect to an entity that made reasonable inquires regarding the
lobbying activities of another entity and determined such entity was
not a covered lobbyist.
``(c) Waiver.--Upon notification to Congress, the Secretary of
Defense may waive the requirements of this section.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered lobbyist' means an entity that
engages in lobbying activities for any entity determined to be
a Chinese military company listed in accordance with section
1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).
``(2) The term `lobbying activities' has the meaning given
in section 1045(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2018 (10 U.S.C. 971 note prec.).''.
(b) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect on June 30, 2026.
SEC. 852. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide a written
notification and briefing to the congressional defense committees not
later than 90 days before the date on which the Secretary will
implement any rule, regulation, or policy change which would--
(1) waive, exempt, or reduce any requirement, including any
security clearance requirements, regarding transportation
protective services for any transportation service provider; or
(2) allow the award of a contract or order to a
transportation service provider for any shipment that requires
any transportation protective service if such transportation
service provider is not authorized by the Department of Defense
to transport cargo regarding such a transportation protective
service.
(b) Transportation Protective Service; Transportation Service
Provider Defined.--In this section, the terms ``transportation
protective service'' and ``transportation service provider'' have the
meanings given such terms, respectively, in the publication of the
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command of the Department
of Defense issued September 12, 2022, and titled ``MILITARY FREIGHT
TRAFFIC UNIFIED RULES PUBLICATION-1 (MFTURP-1)'', or any successor
thereto.
SEC. 853. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF COVERED SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES FROM COMPANIES PROVIDING COVERED
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO HUAWEI.
(a) Prohibition.--Beginning on the date that is 270 days after the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall not enter into or
renew a contract for the procurement of any covered semiconductor
products and services for the Department of Defense with any entity
that knowingly provides covered semiconductor products and services to
Huawei.
(b) Certification Process.--The Secretary of Defense shall, not
later than the date on which the prohibition in subsection (a) takes
effect, develop and implement a process requiring each entity seeking
to provide covered semiconductor products and services to the
Department of Defense to certify to the Department that such entity is
not an entity covered by such prohibition.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition
under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary in the
interest of national security, if the Secretary determines that the
covered semiconductor products and services to be acquired are--
(1) only available from an entity otherwise covered by such
prohibition; and
(2) are required for national security systems or priority
missions of the Department of Defense.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered semiconductor products and
services'' means--
(A) semiconductors;
(B) equipment for manufacturing semiconductors; and
(C) tools for designing semiconductors.
(2) The term ``Huawei'' means--
(A) Huawei Technologies Company;
(B) any entity that is a subsidiary, owner,
beneficial owner, affiliate, or successor of Huawei
Technologies Company; and
(C) any entity that is directly or indirectly
controlled by Huawei Technologies Company.
SEC. 854. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES.
The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for online
tutoring services which could result in personal data of citizens of
the United States being transferred to the control of the People's
Republic of China.
SEC. 855. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR COVERED CONTRACTORS
ENGAGED IN AN ANTI-ISRAEL BOYCOTT.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to knowingly enter into a contract
for goods or services for the Defense Commissary Agency on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act with a covered contractor that has
engaged in, or engages in, a boycott of the State of Israel.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``boycott of the State of Israel'' means
engaging in a boycott action targeting--
(A) the State of Israel;
(B) companies or individuals doing business in, or
with, the State of Israel; or
(C) companies authorized by, licensed by, or
organized, under the laws of the State of Israel, to do
business.
(2) The term ``company'' means an entity on the Department
of Commerce Antiboycott Compliance Requester List maintained
under section 1773 of the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 (part II of
title XVII of Public Law 115-232; 50 U.S.C. 4842).
(3) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor that
has provided or agreed to provide goods or services to the
Defense Commissary Agency in a total amount greater than or
equal to $10,000,000 during the period beginning on October 1,
2023, and ending on September 30, 2025.
SEC. 856. PROCUREMENT OF CLEANING PRODUCTS.
The Secretary of Defense shall procure, to the maximum extent
practicable, only those cleaning products that are identified--
(1) under the Safer Choice program; or
(2) by an independent third-party organization that
provides certifications in a manner consistent with the Safer
Choice program.
SEC. 857. PLAN FOR PRODUCTION OF COVERED MUNITIONS FOR PROCUREMENT BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Plan.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for the
production by private entities of covered munitions for procurement by
the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
a detailed description of challenges related to the procurement of
covered munitions, and proposed actions to remediate such challenges,
in the following areas:
(1) Regulations for net explosive weight or other
environmental and safety considerations for covered munitions.
(2) Intellectual property rights law and regulations
applicable to the procurement of covered munitions.
(3) Methods to reimburse intellectual property holders and
private entities for potential expenses incurred in the
production of covered munitions.
(4) Manufacturing and testing equipment lead times.
(5) Considerations relating to technical data, personnel
transparency, and the ability of individuals to move between
positions in the Federal Government and positions at entities
that produce covered munitions.
(6) Workforce training.
(7) Any other challenges the Secretary determines
necessary.
(c) Selection of Covered Munitions.--Not later than June 1, 2025,
the Secretary of Defense shall designate a minimum of two and a maximum
of four covered munitions from at least two military departments for
inclusion in the plan required under subsection (a).
(d) Use of Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies.--The
Secretary of Defense may consider the use of innovative intellectual
property strategies pursuant to section 808 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
3791 note) in developing the plan required under subsection (a).
(e) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the
congressional defense committees on the status and progress of the
development of the plan.
(f) Covered Munitions Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
munitions'' means licensed munitions, test platforms for munitions, or
weapon systems, including--
(1) munitions, test platforms, or weapon systems that
could--
(A) replace stocks of munitions, test platforms, or
weapon systems, as applicable, to meet the Out-Year
Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement (as defined
in section 222c of title 10, United States Code); or
(B) deliver similar effects as munitions, test
platforms, or weapon systems in use by the Department
of Defense on the date of the enactment of this Act;
and
(2) munitions, test platforms, or weapon systems--
(A) selected for inclusion in the plan required
under subsection (a); and
(B) for which an intellectual property holder or
owner of such munitions, test platforms, or weapon
systems agrees to such inclusion.
SEC. 858. PROCUREMENT OF COVERED HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
head of the Hearing Center of Excellence, may enter into one or more
contracts to procure covered hearing protection devices for members of
the Armed Forces.
(b) Prioritization.--The Secretary shall prioritize the award of
such a contract to a domestic offeror.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered hearing protection device'' means an
active hearing protection device--
(A) that is a commercially available off-the-shelf
item (as defined in section 104 of title 41, United
States Code); and
(C) that has been identified, tested, and qualified
by the Hearing Center of Excellence.
(2) The term ``Hearing Center of Excellence'' means the
center of excellence for hearing loss and auditory system
injury established pursuant to section 721 of the Duncan Hunter
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public
Law 110-417).
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
SEC. 861. CODIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE
THE PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by this title, is further amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 3604. Program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of
innovative technologies
``(a) Program.--Subject to availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a competitive, merit-based program
to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies
by, with respect to such technologies--
``(1) reducing acquisition or life-cycle costs;
``(2) addressing technical risks;
``(3) improving the timeliness and thoroughness of test and
evaluation outcomes; and
``(4) rapidly implementing such technologies to directly
support defense missions.
``(b) Guidelines.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall issue guidelines for
the operation of the program established under this section.
``(2) Contents.--At a minimum, the guidelines for the
operation of the program established under this section
required under paragraph (1) shall provide for the following:
``(A) The issuance of one or more solicitations for
proposals by the Department of Defense in support of
the program, with a priority established for
technologies developed by small business concerns (as
defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632)) or nontraditional defense contractors (as
defined under section 3014 of this title).
``(B) The issuance of not more than two
solicitations for proposals by the Department of
Defense in support of the program each fiscal year for
innovative technologies from entities that, during the
one-year period preceding the issuance of the
solicitation, have not performed on contracts and
subcontracts for the Department under which the
aggregate obligations of the Department to such entity
for such period exceeds $400,000,000.
``(C) A process for--
``(i) the review of proposals received in
response to a solicitation issued under
subparagraph (A) by the Secretary of Defense
and by each Secretary of a military department;
``(ii) the merit-based selection of the
most promising cost-effective proposals; and
``(iii) the procurement of goods or
services offered by such a proposal through
contracts, cooperative agreements, other
transaction authority, or by another
appropriate process.
``(c) Maximum Amount.--The total amount of funding provided for any
proposal selected for an award under the program established under this
section shall not exceed $50,000,000, unless the Secretary (or designee
of the Secretary) approves a greater amount of funding.
``(d) Data Collection.--
``(1) Plan required before implementation.--The Secretary
of Defense may not provide funding under this section until the
date on which the Secretary--
``(A) completes a plan for carrying out the data
collection required under paragraph (2); and
``(B) submits the plan to the congressional defense
committees.
``(2) Data collection required.--The Secretary of Defense
shall collect and analyze data on the program established under
this section for the purposes of--
``(A) developing and sharing best practices for
achieving the objectives of the program;
``(B) providing information on the implementation
of the program and related policy issues; and
``(C) reporting to the congressional defense
committees as required under subsection (e).
``(e) Biannual Report.--Not later than March 1 and September 1 of
each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the program established under this section.
``(f) Congressional Notification.--The Secretary of Defense shall
notify the congressional defense committees within 30 days after
funding has been provided for a proposal selected for an award under
the program established under this section.''.
(b) Repeal of Superceded Authority.--Section 834 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
U.S.C. 4061 note) is repealed.
SEC. 862. PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR
CONTRACTORS.
Section 883 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4292 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``pilot program for
distribution support and services for weapon systems
contractors'' and inserting ``program for distribution support
and services for contractors'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``eight-year pilot''; and
(B) by striking ``for the production, modification,
maintenance, or repair of a weapon system that is'';
(3) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Support Contracts.--Any storage and distribution services to
be provided under the program under this section to a contractor in
support of the performance of a contract described in subsection (a)
shall be provided under a separate contract that is entered into by the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency with that contractor. The
requirements of section 2208(h) of title 10, United States Code, and
the regulations prescribed pursuant to such section shall apply to any
such separate support contract between the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency and the contractor.'';
(4) in subsection (c), by striking ``contract described in
subsection (a) are storage and distribution'' and inserting
``contract entered into by the Department include storage and
distribution'';
(5) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking the term ``pilot'' each place it
appears;
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``A requirement for the
solicitation of offers for a contract described
in subsection (a), for which storage and
distribution services are to be made
available'' and inserting ``A requirement to
notify a contractor or potential contractor for
which storage and distribution services are to
be made available'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``to
any contractor awarded the contract, but
only''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``that are to be made available'' and inserting
``that are available''; and
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``include a
clause to indemnify the Government against any failure
by the contractor to perform the support contract, and
to remain responsible'' and inserting ``include a
requirement that any failure by the contractor to
perform the primary contract is not excusable based on
use of the support contract, and the contractor is to
remain responsible'';
(6) in subsection (e), by striking ``pilot''; and
(7) by striking subsections (f) and (g) and inserting the
following:
``(f) Briefings.--Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Director of the Defense Logistics
Agency, in consultation with the Comptroller General, shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing and report describing--
``(1) the cost effectiveness for both the Government and
industry of the program;
``(2) how support contracts under the program affected
meeting the requirements of primary contracts; and
``(3) the number of and location of existing contracts.''.
SEC. 863. EXTENSION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREAMLINING AWARDS FOR
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.
Section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 3702 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, a multiyear
contract (as defined in section 3501 of title 10, United States
Code), a block buy or multi-ship buy authorized by Congress, or
the'' after ``Small Business Innovation Research Program''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by striking ``October 1, 2024'' and
inserting ``October 1, 2029''.
SECTION 864. USE OF CAPABILITY-BASED ANALYSIS OF PRICE OF GOODS OR
SERVICES OFFERED BY NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
(a) Pilot Program.--A contracting officer of the Department of
Defense may use alternative capability-based analysis to determine
whether the proposed price or fee for a commercial product or
commercial service offered by a nontraditional defense contractor (as
that term is defined in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code)
is fair and reasonable.
(b) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2028, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report evaluating the use of the authority under
subsection (a), including the following elements:
(1) A summary of activities conducted because of the
inclusion of alternative capability-based analysis into the
evaluation of proposals offered by nontraditional contractors,
including specific examples.
(2) An analysis of the effectiveness of the authority under
subsection (a) in increasing nontraditional defense contractor
participation in the defense industrial base and in increasing
access by the Department of Defense to new technologies or
capabilities.
(3) Recommendations on--
(A) the continuation of the authority under
subsection (a);
(B) changes to existing law; and
(C) the expansion of the program to include other
contractors.
(c) Sunset.--The authority under subsection (a) shall expire on
September 30, 2029.
(d) Alternative Capacity-based Analysis Defined.--In this section,
the term ``alternative capability-based analysis'' means an analysis of
the value to the Federal Government of a commercial product or
commercial service that considers one or more of the following
elements:
(1) The fitness of the product or service for the
particular purpose such commercial product or commercial
service is being procured.
(2) The unique nature of, technical expertise required to
produce or provide, and the non-Federal resources expended to
develop such commercial product or commercial service.
(3) The business model or financial projections of the
nontraditional defense contractor, commensurate with the scale
of the potential investment by the Secretary of Defense, which
may include cost information, self-funded risk, financial
projections, expenditure rates, estimates of total sales
market, and other financial, technical, or management data.
(4) The estimated total cost avoidance or increased
capacity afforded by such commercial product or commercial
service in relation to current and future costs of programs and
operations that provide the same or similar capabilities.
(5) Input from the anticipated users of such commercial
product or commercial service on the potential value added by
the improved capabilities or production processes resulting
from such commercial product or commercial service.
SEC. 865. QUALIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITIES.
(a) Establishment of Process.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with each Secretary of a military department and the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall establish a process to
rapidly qualify and approve alternate or additional sources of supply
for industrial capabilities identified in subsection (b) for use in
combat.
(b) Identification.--With respect to the process required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to expand
industrial capability and capacity to--
(1) produce energetic materials, solid rocket motors,
unmanned systems, space systems, or electrical components;
(2) supply castings and forgings; and
(3) use additive or other advanced manufacturing
techniques.
(c) Application.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
process required by subsection (a) is applied in a manner in which one
or more documented supply chain deficiencies in the acquisition or
sustainment of a weapon system of the Department of Defense is
addressed.
(d) Elements.--In developing the process required by subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that--
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, policies implementing such process are established
to encourage and support the delegation of material review
board authorities, processes, and approvals to the contractor
or subcontractor (at any tier) with respect to non-safety
critical items for industrial capabilities covered in
subsection (b);
(2) commercial processes and procedures for the evaluation
and qualification of vendors, including manufacturers and
distributors, that are part of the process required by
subsection (a) are examined and implemented where feasible and
advisable, including forms and templates such as Sources
Approval Requests and Alternative Offers;
(3) the process required by subsection (a) includes
processes that are implemented and, if necessary, military
specifications or other similar requirements documents are
developed to pre-qualify vendors to supply safety critical
items or mission critical items for industrial capabilities
based on--
(A) an assessment of the vendor's material and
process controls to assure conformance to specification
and contractual requirements; and
(B) audit and inspection requirements of the
Department of Defense;
(4) test reports are reviewed and notice of an approval
decision is provided to requesting member of the acquisition
workforce (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States
Code) not later than 45 days after the date on which a test is
completed;
(5) processes for qualification of safety critical or
flight critical end items produced through advanced processes
and technologies, such as additive manufacturing, are
established;
(6) alternative material types that could be a viable
replacement or an interchangeable source of material are
considered for evaluation and qualification using streamlined
requirements to streamline qualification requirements;
(7) processes are developed, where appropriate, for
qualification of a system or subsystem by a designated approval
authority within a military department to avoid the need for
qualification of individual parts while ensuring the
performance of parts and the interactions of the parts in the
system or subsystem; and
(8) pathways are developed to streamline and consolidate
the approval authority of the process established in subsection
(a).
(e) Expedited Processes for Military-unique Specifications and Test
Procedures.--To support successful implementation of the process
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) to the maximum extent practicable, reduce the need for
military-unique specification and test procedures;
(2) develop a process to streamline and expedite the
drafting and approval of military specifications (including
military performance specifications) and technical publications
that--
(A) details the performance or functions required
by the industrial capabilities described in subsection
(b) or the weapon system described in subsection (c)
and do not constrain implementation of such process;
(B) is completed, upon request by a member of the
acquisition workforce--
(i) not later than 30 days after the date
of such request, for unmanned items, non-safety
critical items, or non-mission critical items;
and
(ii) not later than 180 days after the date
of such request, for safety critical items or
mission critical items; and
(C) accounts for resource constraints by
prioritizing requests for inclusion in the process
established in subsection (a); and
(3) develop a process to develop, produce, and test parts
described in subsection (b), and may test through failure, to
create data to support the drafting of specifications and test
procedures.
(f) Exemptions.--Industrial capabilities approved under the process
required by subsection (a) that do not present a safety risk to human
life--
(1) shall be exempt from Class A and Class B mishap
investigations, as defined by the Secretary of Defense; and
(2) shall be subject to streamlined investigation
procedures, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, with
respect to a mishap.
(g) Protections.--Approval authorities responsible for the process
required by subsection (a) shall not be held liable by the Department
of Defense for mishaps with respect to industrial capabilities approved
pursuant to the process required by subsection (a) without evidence of
willful misconduct, gross negligence, or intentional fraud.
(h) Interim Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing with
a detailed plan to implement the process required by subsection (a),
including definitions and processes related to time limitations for
drafting and approval of military specifications and technical
publications in subsection (d)(1)(B).
(i) Investment Roadmap.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency, shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a report on the resourcing and investment required to
modernize the infrastructure and personnel for materials and process
development, certification, and qualification.
(j) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department
and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the progress, challenges, and lessons
learned in carrying out the requirements of this section, including the
viability of applying the process required by subsection (a) more
broadly across additional industrial capabilities.
SEC. 866. SOLID ROCKET MOTOR INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, acting through the Director
of the Joint Production Accelerator Cell of the Department of Defense
and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy,
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for
ensuring that the defense industrial base of the United States can meet
requirements for programs of record relating to solid rocket motors.
(b) Coordination.--In developing the strategy required under
subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall coordinate with the following:
(1) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research,
Development, and Acquisition.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics, and Technology.
(3) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
(4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space
Acquisition and Integration.
(5) The Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
(c) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An assessment of emerging technologies or manufacturing
processes that would support the modernization or evolution of
the defense industrial base of the United States to meet
requirements for programs of record relating to solid rocket
motors.
(2) A plan to prioritize government funding for the
following:
(A) Government-owned, Government-operated energetic
materials facilities.
(B) Government-owned, contractor-operated energetic
materials facilities.
(C) Private energetic materials facilities.
(d) Review and Report.--
(1) Review.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally
funded research and development center to conduct a review of
the of the defense industrial base of the United States for
solid rocket motors that includes the following:
(A) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
existing solid rocket motor industrial base, including
the supply base and personnel of such manufacturers, to
support the expansion of the solid rocket motor
industrial base.
(B) The capability and capacity of potential new
entrants to the solid rocket motor industrial base,
including private entities funded by the Federal
Government.
(C) An assessment of the process for qualifying new
entrants, including new manufacturing processes, for
solid rocket motors.
(D) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
the solid rocket motor industrial base to support the
demands of existing programs of record.
(E) An assessment of the capacity and capability of
the solid rocket motor industrial base to support
potential future demands of programs of record.
(F) A mapping of programs of record and potential
future munitions programs to solid rocket motor
manufacturer throughput.
(G) Identification of current and potential
shortfalls in common precursors and chemicals.
(H) A broad assessment of commercial sector, civil
sector, and Department of Defense pressures on the
solid rocket motor industrial base.
(2) Report.--
(A) To secretary.--Not later than September 30,
2025, a federally funded research and development
center that enters into contract under this subsection
shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on
the results of the review conducted under paragraph
(1).
(B) To congress.--Not later than 30 days after
receipt of the report described in subparagraph (A),
the Secretary of Defense shall submit such report,
along with any comments of the Secretary, to the
congressional defense committees.
(e) Energetic Materials Defined.--The term ``energetic materials''
has the meaning given in section 148 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 867. PROMULGATE GUIDANCE RELATING TO CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CONTRACTS.
Not later than January 31, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall
issue guidance on the governance and oversight of the contracts of the
Department of Defense that support or enable sensitive activities.
Subtitle G--Small Business Matters
SEC. 871. PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF MILITARY RESEARCH AND
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE STTR PROGRAM.
Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(yy) Pilot Program for the Participation of Military Research and
Educational Institutions in the STTR Program.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a pilot program to enable any undergraduate,
graduate, or postgraduate degree-granting military research or
educational institution established under title 10, United
States Code, to participate in the STTR program of the
Department of Defense.
``(2) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under this subsection shall end on September 30, 2025.''.
SEC. 872. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR PRELIMINARY
CALCULATION ESTIMATES FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS.
Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), as amended by
section 871, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``(zz) Budget Calculation Pilot Program.--
``(1) Pilot.--
``(A) In general.--In order to more rapidly
estimate allocations for the SBIR and STTR programs of
the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense
shall conduct a budget calculation pilot program that
requires the calculation of total expenditures for the
SBIR and STTR programs in the Department of Defense and
determination of related allocations in accordance with
subparagraphs (B) and (C), and paragraph (2),
respectively.
``(B) SBIR program.--Beginning in fiscal year 2025,
the Department of Defense shall calculate required
budget expenditures for its SBIR program as not less
than 3.25 percent of the average of the total research,
development, test, and evaluation extramural budget of
the Department for the 2 most recent fully obligated
fiscal year budgets.
``(C) STTR program.--Beginning in fiscal year 2025,
the Department of Defense shall calculate required
budget expenditures for its STTR program as not less
than 0.46 percent of the average of the total research,
development, test, and evaluation extramural budget of
the Department for the 2 most recent fully obligated
fiscal year budgets.
``(2) Allocations.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of enactment of an appropriations bill for the Department of
Defense for a fiscal year, the Department shall determine and
make adjustments for actual allocations related to the SBIR and
STTR programs of the Department.
``(3) Sunset.--The pilot program under this subsection
shall terminate on September 30, 2025.''.
SEC. 873. BOOTS TO BUSINESS PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 32 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
657b) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Boots to Business Program.--
``(1) Covered individual defined.--In this subsection, the
term `covered individual' means--
``(A) an individual who is participating in the
Transition Assistance Program established under section
1144 of title 10, United States Code, subject to an
availability determination by the Secretary of the
military department concerned;
``(B) a servicemember in the National Guard or
Reserves not on active duty.
``(C) an individual who--
``(i) served on active duty in any branch
of the Armed Forces, including the National
Guard or Reserves; and
``(ii) was discharged or released from such
service under conditions other than
dishonorable; or
``(D) a spouse or dependent of an individual
described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).
``(2) Establishment.--During the period beginning on the
date of enactment of this subsection and ending on September
30, 2028, the Administrator shall carry out a program to be
known as the `Boots to Business Program' to provide
entrepreneurship training to covered individuals.
``(3) Goals.--The goals of the Boots to Business Program
are to--
``(A) provide assistance and in-depth training to
covered individuals interested in business ownership;
and
``(B) provide covered individuals with the tools,
skills, and knowledge necessary to identify a business
opportunity, draft a business plan, identify sources of
capital, connect with local resources for small
business concerns, and start up a small business
concern.
``(4) Program components.--
``(A) In general.--The Boots to Business Program
may include--
``(i) a presentation providing exposure to
the considerations involved in self-employment
and ownership of a small business concern;
``(ii) an online, self-study course focused
on the basic skills of entrepreneurship, the
language of business, and the considerations
involved in self-employment and ownership of a
small business concern;
``(iii) an in-person classroom instruction
component providing an introduction to the
foundations of self-employment and ownership of
a small business concern; and
``(iv) in-depth training delivered through
online instruction, including an online course
that leads to the creation of a business plan.
``(B) Collaboration.--The Administrator may--
``(i) collaborate with public and private
entities to develop course curricula for the
Boots to Business Program; and
``(ii) modify program components in
coordination with entities participating in a
Warriors in Transition program, as defined in
section 738(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10
U.S.C. 1071 note).
``(C) Use of resource partners and district
offices.--
``(i) In general.--The Administrator
shall--
``(I) ensure that Veteran Business
Outreach Centers regularly participate,
on a nationwide basis, in the Boots to
Business Program; and
``(II) to the maximum extent
practicable, use district offices of
the Administration and a variety of
other resource partners and entities in
administering the Boots to Business
Program.
``(ii) Grant authority.--In carrying out
clause (i), the Administrator may make grants,
subject to the availability of appropriations
in advance, to Veteran Business Outreach
Centers, other resource partners, or other
entities to carry out components of the Boots
to Business Program.
``(D) Availability to department of defense and the
department of labor.--The Administrator shall make
available to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of Labor information regarding the Boots to Business
Program, including all course materials and outreach
materials related to the Boots to Business Program, for
inclusion on the websites of the Department of Defense
and the Department of Labor relating to the Transition
Assistance Program, in the Transition Assistance
Program manual, and in other relevant materials
available for distribution from the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Labor.
``(E) Availability to department of veterans
affairs.--In consultation with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, the Administrator shall make
available for distribution and display on the website
of the Department of Veterans Affairs and at local
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs
outreach materials regarding the Boots to Business
Program, which shall, at a minimum--
``(i) describe the Boots to Business
Program and the services provided; and
``(ii) include eligibility requirements for
participating in the Boots to Business Program.
``(F) Availability to other participating
agencies.--The Administrator shall ensure information
regarding the Boots to Business Program, including all
course materials and outreach materials related to the
Boots to Business Program, is made available to other
participating agencies in the Transition Assistance
Program and upon request of other agencies.
``(5) Competitive bidding procedures.--The Administration
shall use relevant competitive bidding procedures with respect
to any contract or cooperative agreement executed by the
Administration under the Boots to Business Program.
``(6) Publication of notice of funding opportunity.--Not
later than 30 days before the deadline for submitting
applications for any funding opportunity under the Boots to
Business Program, the Administration shall publish a notice of
the funding opportunity.
``(7) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this subsection, and not less frequently than
annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate
and the Committee on Small Business of the House of
Representatives a report on the performance and effectiveness
of the Boots to Business Program, which--
``(A) may be included as part of another report
submitted to such committees by the Administrator
related to the Office of Veterans Business Development;
and
``(B) shall summarize available information
relating to--
``(i) grants awarded under paragraph
(4)(C);
``(ii) the total cost of the Boots to
Business Program;
``(iii) the number of program participants
using each component of the Boots to Business
Program;
``(iv) the completion rates for each
component of the Boots to Business Program;
``(v) to the extent possible--
``(I) the demographics of program
participants, to include gender, age,
race, ethnicity, and relationship to
military;
``(II) the number of program
participants that connect with a
district office of the Administration,
a Veteran Business Outreach Center, or
another resource partner of the
Administration;
``(III) the number of program
participants that start a small
business concern;
``(IV) the results of the Boots to
Business and Boots to Business Reboot
course quality surveys conducted by the
Office of Veterans Business Development
before and after attending each of
those courses, including a summary of
any comments received from program
participants;
``(V) the results of the Boots to
Business Program outcome surveys
conducted by the Office of Veterans
Business Development, including a
summary of any comments received from
program participants; and
``(VI) the results of other germane
participant satisfaction surveys;
``(C) an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of
the Boots to Business Program based on each geographic
region covered by the Administration during the most
recent fiscal year;
``(D) an assessment of additional performance
outcome measures for the Boots to Business Program, as
identified by the Administrator;
``(E) any recommendations of the Administrator for
improvement of the Boots to Business Program, which may
include expansion of the types of individuals who are
covered individuals;
``(F) an explanation of how the Boots to Business
Program has been integrated with other transition
programs and related resources of the Administration
and other Federal agencies; and
``(G) any additional information the Administrator
determines necessary.''.
(b) Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements With Disabled
Veterans, Veterans, and Members of a Reserve Component of the Armed
Forces.--Section 8(b)(17) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
637(b)(17)) is amended by striking ``Forces.'' and inserting ``Forces,
provided that--
``(A) the Administrator considers the needs of
disabled veterans (as defined in section 4211(3) of
title 38, United States Code), veterans, and members of
a reserve component of the Armed Forces equally, as
part of the criteria for funding a continuation award
or during the competition process for any grant,
contract, or cooperative agreement made or entered into
under this paragraph, including assigning equal value
to any factors based on a designation as a disabled
veteran (as defined in section 4211(3) of title 38,
United States Code), veteran, or member of a reserve
component of the Armed Forces, and equally considering
the ability of applicants to provide Boots to Business
on military installations and the ability of applicants
to provide Boots to Business Reboot training off
military installations;
``(B) for purposes of subparagraph (A), the term
`continuation award' means a renewal or recompete,
awarded at the discretion of the Administrator, for
another 5-year project period for a grant, contract, or
cooperative agreement under this paragraph that is made
up of a base project period of 12 months, with up to 4
option periods of 12 months, subject to continuing
program authority, availability of funds, and
satisfactory performance by the recipient organization;
``(C) the Administrator shall, not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of subparagraph (A),
issue guidance on the criteria described in
subparagraph (A) to existing recipients of any grant,
contract, or cooperative agreement made or entered into
under this paragraph;
``(D) the Administrator shall, for each budget
period beginning after the date of the issuance of the
guidance under subparagraph (C), incorporate the
criteria described in subparagraph (A) into the funding
agreement, and existing recipients of any grant,
contract, or cooperative made or entered into under
this paragraph shall have 1 full budget period to
comply;
``(E) if an existing recipient of any grant,
contract, or cooperative agreement made or entered into
under this paragraph does not meet the criteria
included in the guidance issued under subparagraph (C)
during the budget period described in subparagraph (D),
the existing recipient shall have a period of 1 year,
beginning after the budget period in which the existing
recipient was assessed, to reach satisfactory
performance and compliance with all terms and
conditions of the award;
``(F) if the Administrator fails to give equal
weight to the needs of the groups described in
subparagraph (A) during the competition process for any
grant, contract, or cooperative agreement made or
entered into under this paragraph, the Administrator
shall, not later than 60 days after the closing date of
the grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, provide
written justification to the Committee on Small
Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the
Committee on Small Business of the House of
Representatives regarding why the grant, contract, or
cooperative agreement was not made or entered into
pursuant to subparagraph (A); and
``(G) the Administrator shall provide full and fair
consideration to any entity that has applied for a
grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this
paragraph before the date of enactment of subparagraph
(A), if that entity applies for a future funding
opportunity under this paragraph.''.
SEC. 874. ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR ACCESS TO SHARED
CLASSIFIED COMMERCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish
a pilot program on streamlining access for small business concerns and
institutions of higher learning to shared classified commercial
infrastructure--
(1) to expand access to secret or collateral accredited
facilities and sensitive compartmented information facilities
and special access program facilities to securely perform work
under existing classified contracts;
(2) to reduce the cost and administrative requirements for
a facility to receive and maintain accreditation and
certification as an accredited facility;
(3) to increase opportunities for small business concerns
and institutions of higher learning to have access to and
compete for classified contracts; and
(4) to identify policy barriers that prevent components of
the Department of Defense from more broadly using shared
classified commercial infrastructure and prototyping proposed
solutions.
(b) Designation of Principal Civilian Official.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall designate an existing
civilian official of the Department of Defense who shall be
responsible for the administration of the pilot program
established under subsection (a).
(2) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the civilian
official designated under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
(A) To seek to enter into a contact or other
agreement with one or more private entities--
(i) for access for contractors and
components of the Department of Defense to
shared classified commercial infrastructure;
and
(ii) to facilitate the use of such
infrastructure by covered small business
concerns and institutions of higher learning.
(B) In consultation with the Office of the Director
of National Intelligence, to coordinate with the
Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and
Security Agency, the Director of the Defense
Intelligence Agency, and the Director of the Defense
Information Systems Agency to update or prescribe
policies and regulations governing the process and
timelines pertaining to how shared commercial
classified infrastructure may obtain relevant facility
authorizations and access to secure information
technology networks from the Department of Defense.
(C) To make recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense regarding the modernization, streamlining, and
acceleration of the approval process of the Department
of Defense for contacts, subcontracts, and co-use or
joint use agreements for shared classified commercial
infrastructure.
(D) The development and maintenance of metrics
tracking the outcomes of each request made under the
pilot program for the accreditation of shared
commercial classified infrastructure as an accredited
facility.
(c) Requirements.--
(1) Policies and regulations.--As part of the pilot program
established under subsection (a), the Director of the Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency, the Director of the
Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Director of the Defense
Information Systems Agency shall each update or prescribe
policies and regulations governing the processes and timelines
pertaining to how shared commercial classified infrastructure
may obtain relevant facility sponsorship, associated
authorizations and accreditation, and access to relevant secure
information technology networks from the Department of Defense.
(2) Modernization, streamlining, and acceleration.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the pilot program
established under subsection (a) includes efforts to modernize,
streamline, and accelerate the approval process of the
Department of Defense for shared, co-use, and joint use
agreements to facilitate the access of small business concerns
and institutions of higher learning performing under contracts
or other agreements with the Department to classified
environments.
(d) Reports.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees, Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, a report on
the pilot program established under subsection (a)--
(A) after the establishment of such pilot program,
but not later than two years after the establishment of
such pilot program; and
(B) after the termination of such pilot program
pursuant to subsection (e), but not later than 120 days
after such termination.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) A list of each request made under the pilot
program for the accreditation of a facility as an
accredited facility, including the date on which the
request was made to the civilian official designated
under subsection (b) and to the relevant facility
accreditation agency.
(B) A list of the total number of personnel
authorized to conduct inspections under the pilot
program for the accreditation and certification of
facilities as accredited facilities.
(C) Actions taken by the civilian official
designated under subsection (b) to streamline the
process of the Department of Defense for approval of
co-use and joint use agreements to facilitate the
access of small business concerns and institutions of
higher learning performing under contracts or other
agreements with the Department to classified
environments, including any updated or new policies or
guidance issued as a result of the pilot program.
(D) A list of all unutilized and currently
accredited sensitive compartmented information
facilities owned and operated by the Department of
Defense that are located within 25 miles of a facility
described in subsection (a)(1).
(E) A list of the metrics or other measures used by
the Department of Defense to assess the benefits to the
Department from the pilot program established under
subsection (a), and any other metrics the Secretary of
Defense deems appropriate.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
required by subsection (a) and the requirements of this section shall
terminate on September 30, 2030.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``institution of higher learning'' has the
meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``shared commercial classified
infrastructure'' means fully managed, shared, classified
infrastructure (including physical facilities), and associated
services that are operated by a private third-party for the
benefit of appropriately cleared government and contractor
personnel who have limited or constrained access to secret
collateral and sensitive compartmented information facilities.
(3) The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning
given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632).
SEC. 875. ACCESSIBILITY AND CLARITY IN COVERED NOTICES FOR SMALL
BUSINESS CONCERNS.
(a) In General.--Each covered notice shall be written in a manner--
(1) such that a small business concern can easily
understand the intent of the covered notice; and
(2) that--
(A) is clear, concise, and well-organized; and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, follows
other best practices appropriate to the subject or
field of the covered notice and the intended audience
of the covered notice.
(b) Inclusion of Key Words in Covered Notices.--Each covered notice
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include key words in the
description of the covered notice such that a small business concern
seeking contract opportunities using the single Government-wide point
of entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code,
can easily identify and understand such covered notice.
(c) Rulemaking.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue rules to
carry out this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered notice.--The term ``covered notice'' means a
notice that--
(A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
military department publishes on SAM.gov (or any
successor website) marketing Federal contract
opportunities; and
(B) pertains to small business concerns, such as a
sources sought notice or a solicitation restricted to
competition among small business concerns.
(2) Small business concern.--The term ``small business
concern'' has the meaning given the term under section 3 of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
SEC. 876. SMALL BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Small Business Integration Group in the Department of Defense led by
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall
develop a Small Business Bill of Rights for the Department of Defense
and its components.
(b) Purpose.--The Small Business Integration Group in the
Department of Defense shall design the Small Business Bill of Rights
required under subsection (a) to ensure a healthy partnership between
the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base and to
encourage small businesses to contract with the Department by ensuring
customer service issues and conflicts between the Department and small
businesses related to acquisitions by the Department are resolved in an
expeditious manner and that small businesses are aware of their rights
to assistance under Federal law in resolving such issues.
(c) Content.--The Bill of Rights required under subsection (a)
shall do the following:
(1) Authorize the Director of Small Business Programs of
the Department to establish a resolution process to which all
Department of Defense components, members of the small business
professional workforce of the Department, and other relevant
officials and organizations of the Department, must adhere.
(2) Authorize the Director of Small Business Programs of
the Department, each Director of Small Business Programs of a
military department, and members of the small business
professional workforce of the Department of Defense to--
(A) request assistance from members of the
acquisition workforce in their component of the
Department with the customer service issues and
conflicts described in subsection (b);
(B) require a timely responses from such members;
and
(C) establish a framework for implementation by the
components of the Department, members of the small
business professional workforce, and other relevant
officials and organizations of the Department providing
for fair and reasonable resolution of complaints by
small business for issues between small businesses and
the Department.
(3) Ensure that small businesses are informed of--
(A) the rights of small businesses to assistance
under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 601 note), the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.), chapter 388 of title 10,
United States Code, and any other applicable law;
(B) how to contact each task and delivery ombudsman
designated under section 3406(g) of title 10, United
States Code;
(C) how to contact the Office of Small Business
Programs of the Department of Defense and the Office of
Small Business Programs of each military department;
and
(D) how to contact each advocate for competition in
the Department of Defense designated pursuant to
section 1705(a) of title 41, United States Code.
(4) Establish guidance--
(A) for the acquisition workforce of the Department
of Defense on the rights of small businesses under
Federal law and the regulations issued thereunder,
including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and FAR
and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement;
(B) on the duties and authorities of the task and
delivery ombudsmans designated under section 3406(g) of
title 10, United States Code, and the advocates for
competition in the Department of Defense designated
pursuant to section 1705(a) of title 41, United States
Code; and
(C) on a reasonable and practical timeline, as
determined by the Undersecretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, for contracting officers
of the Department to response to an inquiry from the
Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of
Defense or the Office of Small Business Programs of
each military department.
(5) Coordinate assistance under the Bill of Rights with
other regulatory compliance assistance to small business
concerns, current and desired sets of authorities, roles, and
responsibilities across the Offices of Small Business Programs
of the Department of Defense, APEX Accelerators, members of the
small business professional workforce of the Department of
Defense, and other relevant officials or organizations of the
Department.
(d) Annual Briefings.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Director of Small Business Programs of the Department shall
provide to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing on the annual metrics collected under paragraph (2)
for the year covered by the report.
(2) Collection of annual metrics.--
(A) The Office of Small Business Programs of the
Department of Defense shall--
(i) develop annual metrics on the
submission of complaints by contractors of the
Department of Defense pursuant to the Small
Business Bill of Rights required under
subsection (a);
(ii) provide each component of the
Department such annual metrics; and
(iii) collect and consolidate such annual
metrics submitted to the Office under
subparagraph (B).
(B) Each component of the Department of Defense
shall collect and submit to the Office of Small
Business Programs of the Department of Defense the
annual metrics.
(e) Implementation Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing
detailing the Small Business Bill of Rights required under subsection
(a) and the plan to implement such Small Business Bill of Rights.
(f) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Director of Small Business Programs of the
Department'' means the Director of Small Business Programs in
the Department of Defense appointed under section 144 of title
10, United States Code;
(2) the term ``Director of Small Business Programs of a
military department'' means--
(A) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
Department of the Army appointed under section 7024 of
title 10, United States Code;
(B) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
Department of the Navy appointed under section 8028 of
such title; or
(C) the Director of Small Business Programs in the
Department of the Air Force appointed under section
9024 of such title; and
(3) the term ``military department'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
SEC. 881. CLARIFICATION OF WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL AND
CONSULTANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Section 9.503 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be
revised to require that--
(1) a request for a waiver under such section include a
written justification for such waiver; and
(2) the head of a Federal agency may not delegate such
waiver authority below the level of the deputy head of such
agency.
SEC. 882. REVERSE ENGINEERING OR RE-ENGINEERING FOR PRODUCTION OF
ITEMS.
(a) Reverse Engineering or Re-engineering Process.--Not later than
one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination
with each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency, shall establish a process to--
(1) identify items for which--
(A) technical data is not available; or
(B) rights in such technical data does not allow
for manufacturing of the item; and
(2) create streamlined procedures for production of a item
identified under paragraph (1) through reverse engineering or
re-engineering--
(A) if production of the item may be required for
point of use manufacturing or for a contested logistics
environment (as defined in section 2926 of title 10,
United States Code);
(B) if the manufacturer of the item will not meet
the schedule for delivery required by the contracting
officer to maintain weapon system readiness or
responsiveness in the event of mobilization; or
(C) with respect to a item for which a head of the
contracting activity can only acquire by entering into
a sole source contract, if such head submits to the
service acquisition executive (as defined in section
101 of title 10, United States Code) a written
determination that such reverse engineering or re-
engineering is beneficial to sustain training or
operations of the Department of Defense with respect to
such item.
(b) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until
December 31, 2030, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with each
Secretary of a military department and the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the use of reverse engineering
or re-engineering carried out pursuant to the process required
under subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A list of items produced through reverse
engineering or re-engineering, disaggregated by element
of the Department of Defense described in section
111(b) of title 10, United States Code that used the
process established under subsection (a).
(B) Representative case studies of items listed
under subparagraph (A), including a description of the
use case of each item, the efforts used to acquire the
technical data or technical data rights needed to
manufacture the item, and the estimated cost or time
savings obtained, the estimated cost or time savings
obtained over an estimated time horizon of ten years of
acquisition requirements, including the identification
of recurring and nonrecurring costs.
(C) Recommendations and lessons learned that may
inform contracting guidance and procedures, especially
regarding the creation of technical data packages and
technical data rights through reverse engineering or
re-engineering.
SEC. 883. PROCUREMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BATTERIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) coordinate a Department of Defense-wide approach to
establishing a battery strategy to further leverage the
advancements of domestic and allied commercial industry with
respect to batteries; and
(2) in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments and the other relevant elements of the Department
of Defense, identify mechanisms for measuring and addressing
risks to the defense supply chain, diminishing manufacturing
capability, and material shortages for legacy system batteries
by transitioning the Department to safer batteries with higher
energy capabilities with supply chain growth.
(b) Legacy Battery Strategy Contents.--The strategy established
pursuant to subsection (a)(1) strategy shall include the following:
(1) The establishment of a Department of Defense-wide
accounting of advanced batteries for current and future
applications, including obsolete batteries in existing systems,
and improved mechanisms for aligning the battery procurement
requirements across the Department.
(2) Requirements for the supply chain for batteries for the
Department of Defense to enable to Department to leverage
advancements by domestic industry and industry located in
allies of the United States with respect to batteries.
(3) The application of the requirements described in
paragraph (2) to the near-term, mid-term, and long-term
horizons of the Department.
(4) Creating a Department of Defense-wide Science and
Technology battery strategy, in coordination with the military
services, to define an approach, technical targets, and link
into procurement activities.
(5) Consideration of the existing battery strategies
completed by the services.
(6) A determination of how the military services can
standardize the battery systems across the existing and future
programs of such Armed Service.
(7) Identify obstacles with respect to the raw materials
required to achieve the goals of the strategy established
pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and determine ways to overcome
such obstacles, including through the Industrial Base Analysis
and Sustainment program of the Department of Defense and the
use of authorities under the Defense Production Act (50 U.S.C.
4501 et seq.).
(8) Processes and guidelines for rapid testing and
certification to field batteries.
(9) A discussion of the workforce challenges, if any, that
may inhibit the Department of Defense from achieving the goals
of the strategy established pursuant to subsection (a)(1).
(c) Briefings and Final Report.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 180 days after
enactment, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Secretaries of the military departments and the other relevant
elements of the Department of Defense, shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives on the approach to establishing the strategy
described in subsection (a)(1).
(2) Update briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the briefing under paragraph (1), and not less
frequently than every 6 months thereafter until the strategy
described in subsection (a)(1) is established, the Secretary of
Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military
departments and the other relevant elements of the Department
of Defense, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the
status of the establishment of such strategy.
(3) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of
the military departments and the other relevant elements of the
Department of Defense, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final
report on the establishment of the strategy pursuant to
subsection (a).
(d) Military Department Defined.--In this section, the term
``military department'' has the meaning given such term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 884. ADVISORY PANEL ON THE REQUIREMENTS PROCESS OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory panel on
streamlining the requirements process of the Department of Defense.
(b) Membership.--
(1) In general.--The advisory panel shall consist of not
more than 10 members to be appointed as follows:
(A) Four by the Secretary of Defense.
(B) Two by each Secretary of a military department.
(2) Requirements for appointments.--
(A) Experience.--Members appointed under paragraph
(1) shall have experience in matters relating to--
(i) requirements processes of the
Department of Defense; or
(ii) innovative requirements processes and
product development methods of the private
sector.
(B) Diversity.--In making appointments to the
advisory panel established in subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a military
department shall ensure that members they appoint
reflect diverse experiences in the public and private
sectors.
(c) Duties.--
(1) In general.--The advisory panel shall advise the
Secretary of Defense on the effectiveness of the requirements
process and develop options for reform.
(2) Basis for provision of advice.--For purposes of
providing advice to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection,
the advisory panel shall--
(A) review, synthesize, and evaluate
recommendations from literature and expert interviews
on reform of the requirements processes of the
Department of Defense.
(B) review, synthesize, and evaluate
recommendations from literature and expert interviews
on how innovative requirements processes and product
development methods of the private sector are
implemented;
(C) examine the Joint Capabilities Integration and
Development System process and the degree to which it
is effective in facilitating defense modernization;
(D) examine alternative requirements processes of
the Department of Defense, including--
(i) the Joint Urgent Operational Needs
Statement and Joint Emergent Operational Needs
Statement associated with the Urgent Capability
Acquisition Pathway (as defined by Department
of Defense Instruction 5000.81, or a successor
instruction);
(ii) an acquisition program or project that
is carried out using the rapid fielding or
rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under
section 3602 of title 10, United States Code
(as added by this Act); and
(iii) any user agreements and capability
needs statements associated with a software
acquisition pathway established under section
3603 of title 10, United States Code (as added
by this Act);
(E) consider potential alternatives to requirements
processes and practices to maximize the ability of the
Department of Defense to respond in a timely manner to
current and future threats; and
(F) make legislative and policy recommendations to
improve requirements processes and practices to field
the operational capabilities necessary to outpace near-
peer competitors, provide data and analytical insight,
and support an integrated budget that is aligned with
the most recent national defense strategy required
under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Administrative Matters.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide
the advisory panel established pursuant to subsection (a) with timely
access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analysis so
that the advisory panel may conduct a thorough and independent
assessment as required under such subsection.
(e) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2025, and
annually thereafter, the advisory panel shall submit to the Secretary
of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report describing the results of the
activities of the advisory panel during the preceding year.
(f) Termination.--The advisory panel shall terminate on the date
that is three years after the date of the establishment of the advisory
panel pursuant to subsection (a).
SEC. 885. PROPOSAL FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BID PROTESTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the covered
committees a proposal that includes the following:
(1) A process for enhanced pleading standards described in
subsection (b).
(2) The benchmarks described in subsection (c).
(3) A process for payment by an unsuccessful party in a
covered protest to the Government and the contractor awarded
the contract that was the subject of the bid protest in
accordance with the benchmarks described in subsection (c).
(b) Enhanced Plea Standards.--The process for enhanced pleading
standards described in this subsection is a process under which the
Comptroller General shall apply enhanced pleading standards, as
developed by the Comptroller General in coordination with the Secretary
of Defense, to an interested party with respect to a covered protest
submitted by such interested party for which such interested party is
seeking access to administrative records of the Department of Defense,
prior to making a determination with respect to such access.
(c) Benchmarks.--The benchmarks described in this subsection are as
follows:
(1) A chart of the average costs to the Department of
Defense and the Government Accountability Office of a covered
protest based on the value of the contract that is the subject
of the covered protest.
(2) A chart of the costs of the lost profit rates of the
contractor awarded a contract that was the subject of a covered
protest after such award.
(d) Lost Profit Calculation.--With respect to contracts that are
the subject of a covered protest, the lost profit rates under
subsection (c)(2) shall be equal to the profit that the contractor
awarded the contract would have earned if the contractor has performed
under such contract during the period performance under such contract
by such contractor was suspended under section 3553(d) of title 31,
United States Code, pursuant to such covered protest.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered committees'' means the following:
(A) The congressional defense committees.
(B) The Committee on Oversight and Accountability
of the House of Representatives.
(C) The Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
(2) The term ``covered protest'' means a protest submitted
by an interested party to the Comptroller General under chapter
35 of title 31, United States Code, for a determination by the
Comptroller General under such chapter.
(3) The terms ``interested party'' and ``protest'' have the
meanings given such terms in section 3551 of title 31, United
States Code.
(f) Dollar Threshold for Task Order Protests.--Section
3406(f)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``$35,000,000''.
SEC. 886. BRIEFINGS, CERTIFICATION, AND LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS RELATED TO FUEL SERVICES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
CONTRACTS.
(a) Briefing on Bid Protest.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the results of the bid protest published by the
Comptroller General of the United States on August 28, 2024 (B-
420857.8, B-420857.9, relating to Kropp Holdings, Inc.),
including with regard to the element relating to consideration
of the conflicts of interest mitigation plan; and
(2) the proposed next steps with respect to the acquisition
of financial management services for Department of Defense fuel
contracts.
(b) Briefing on Conflict of Interest.--Not later than 30 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on how the Secretary will ensure that price
sensitive information is not shared between fuel financial management
entities and fuel provider entities.
(c) Certification.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a written certification that no conflict of interest exists with
respect to a contract for financial management services for fuel
contracts of the Department of Defense.
(d) Limitation on Availability of Funds.--On and after June 1,
2025, the Secretary of Defense may not obligate or expend funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2025 on any contract for financial management services
for fuel contracts of the Department of Defense in which the contractor
is also a fuel provider until the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives receive the briefing described in
subsection (b) and certification described in subsection (c).
SEC. 887. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO CERTAIN SPARE PARTS FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall implement
the recommendations contained in the report of the Comptroller General
of the United States published on May 23, 2023, and titled ``F-35
Program: DOD Needs Better Accountability for Global Spare Parts and
Reporting of Losses Worth Millions'' (GAO-23-106098).
(b) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report on the progress of the implementing
recommendations as required by subsection (a).
SEC. 888. TRACKING AWARDS MADE THROUGH OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall establish a process to track the number and value
of awards to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors
performing on transactions using other transaction authority, including
transactions carried out through consortia.
(b) Data Collection.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall, to the extent practicable--
(1) minimize the reporting requirements imposed on small
businesses and nontraditional defense contractors by the
process established under subsection (a); and
(2) maximize the use of existing data collection processes
of the Department of Defense or the expertise of a consortia-
manager under such process.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Nontraditional defense contractor.--The term
``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the meaning given
such term in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Other transaction authority.--The term ``other
transaction authority'' means the authority provided under
sections 4021 and 4022 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Small business.--The term ``small business'' has the
meaning given the term ``small business concern'' under section
3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)).
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of
Defense is performing functions and duties
of Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 902. Establishment of Department of Defense Performance
Improvement Officer.
Sec. 903. Enhanced coordination on international cooperation
activities.
Sec. 904. Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries
of Defense.
Sec. 905. Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Limitation on availability of funds until Department of
Defense complies with certain legal
requirements.
Sec. 907. Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Special Operations and Low Intensity
Conflict.
Sec. 908. Inclusion in defense planning guidance of guidance on size,
structure, and posture of special
operations forces.
Sec. 909. Review of roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
Management Officer and the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness.
Sec. 910. Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and
Joint Production Accelerator Cell.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 921. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.
Sec. 922. Codification of the Joint Federated Assurance Center.
Sec. 923. Codification of additional staff corps of the Navy.
Sec. 924. Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition.
Sec. 925. Counter unmanned aerial systems task force.
Sec. 926. Affiliate relationships between Army special operations
forces and combat-enabling units of general
purpose forces.
Sec. 927. Force sizing methodology.
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
SEC. 901. REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY CONGRESS WHEN DEPUTY SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE IS PERFORMING FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE.
Section 132(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)'';
(2) by striking ``The Deputy Secretary shall act'' and
inserting the following:
``(2)(A) The Deputy Secretary shall act''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) If the Secretary is unable to perform the functions and
duties of the office as described in subparagraph (A), the Deputy
Secretary, or any other individual performing such functions and duties
in accordance with applicable law, shall, not later than 24 hours
before any planned transfer of such functions and duties or 24 hours
after any unplanned transfer of such functions and duties, notify the
following of the transfer:
``(i) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate.
``(ii) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, the Speaker, and the minority leader of the
House of Representatives.''.
SEC. 902. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERFORMANCE
IMPROVEMENT OFFICER.
(a) In General.--Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 132 the following new section:
``Sec. 132a. Performance improvement officer
``(a) Establishment.--
``(1) There is a Performance Improvement Officer of the
Department of Defense, to be appointed by the Secretary of
Defense from among the ranks of qualified individuals from the
senior career civil service.
``(2) The Performance Improvement Officer shall be
appointed from among persons described in paragraph (1) who
have an extensive management or business background and
experience with managing large or complex organizations,
organizational change management, or business transformation
activities.
``(b) Deputy.--The Performance Improvement Officer shall be
supported by a Deputy who shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Defense from among the ranks of qualified individuals from the senior
career civil service. The Deputy shall be the first assistant to the
Performance Improvement Officer and shall assist that Officer in the
performance of the duties of that position and shall act for, and
exercise the powers of, the Officer when that Officer dies, resigns, or
is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office.
``(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--Subject to the authority,
direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, the Performance Improvement Officer shall perform
such duties, exercise such powers, and have such responsibilities as
the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary may prescribe, including the
following:
``(1) Responsibility for updating and implementing the
Strategic Management Plan of the Department of Defense required
by section 904(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act of
Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
2201).
``(2) Responsibility for chairing the Defense Performance
Improvement Council (or any successor organization).
``(3) Responsibility for the Defense Performance
Improvement Framework, as established under section 125a of
this title.
``(4) Responsibility for the execution of not fewer than
two annual meetings of the Defense Management Action Group (or
any successor organization) with agendas relating to the
Strategic Management Plan described in paragraph (1).
``(5) Oversight of transformational business modernization
and business process re-engineering of the Department of
Defense.
``(6) Oversight and tracking the implementation of--
``(A) solutions to solve issues identified by the
High Risk List maintained by the Government
Accountability Office; and
``(B) other recommendations of such Office.
``(7) Serving as the lead official devoted to modernizing
the business processes of the Department that serve as the
baseline for all external acquisition and internal operations.
``(8) Oversight and management of the Defense Management
Institute (as established pursuant to the memorandum of the
Director of Administration and Management of the Department
dated January 13, 2023), or any successor organization.
``(9) Serving as co-chair of the Defense Business Council
in accordance with section 2222(f)(1) of this title.
``(10) Maintaining authority for convening meetings of
personnel and organizations of the Department on matters
relating to the duties and responsibilities described in this
subsection.''.
(b) Addition of Performance Improvement Officer as Co-chair of
Defense Business Council.--Section 2222(f)(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended, in the second sentence--
(1) by striking ``chaired'' and inserting ``co-chaired'';
and
(2) by inserting ``and the Performance Improvement
Officer'' after ``Officer''.
(c) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue rules,
regulations, policies, or other guidance (as appropriate)--
(1) to clearly delineate the authorities and
responsibilities of the Performance Improvement Officer of the
Department of Defense established under section 132a of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); and
(2) setting forth a charter for the office (including
personnel, facilities, and other infrastructure) supporting the
position of the Performance Improvement Officer.
SEC. 903. ENHANCED COORDINATION ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Update of Responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment.--
(1) In general.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(10) advising the Secretary on, establishing policies on,
and supervising, the activities of the Department relating to
international cooperation and agreements regarding industrial
base collaboration and coordination, including cooperative
development and co-production, reciprocal production,
exportability considerations, supply chain integration,
security of supply chain agreements, and acquisition and cross-
service agreements.''.
(2) Guidance required.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the
Secretary of Defense shall update relevant policies and
guidance related to the duties of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment prescribed in section
133b(b)(10) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
paragraph (1).
(b) Cross-functional Teams.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than July 1, 2025, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish not fewer than two Cross-
Functional Teams to coordinate and support international
cooperation activities of the Department of Defense.
(2) Purpose.--Of the Cross-Functional Teams required under
paragraph (1)--
(A) at least one shall be dedicated to a geographic
area of interest, such as a specific country or subset
of an area of responsibility for a geographic combatant
command; and
(B) at least one shall be dedicated to a functional
area of interest, such as munitions production,
logistics, or additive manufacturing.
(3) Participation.--The Cross-Functional Teams established
under paragraph (1)--
(A) shall include representation from--
(i) the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy;
(ii) the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and
(iii) the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering; and
(B) may include such other participants from across
the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense
determines appropriate.
(4) Chairperson.--Each Cross-Functional Team shall have a
Chairperson who shall be designated by the Secretary of Defense
from among the representatives on the Team from the Offices
specified in paragraph (3)(A).
(c) Study on Capacity for Expanded International Cooperation
Activities.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the
Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a
federally funded research and development center or a
university-affiliated nonprofit organization to--
(A) conduct a study with respect to whether the
organization, resourcing, manning, and training of the
Department of Defense for international cooperation
activities is sufficient to support expanded demand for
security cooperation activities with countries that are
allies and partners of the United States; and
(B) submit to the Secretary a report on the results
of the study.
(2) Elements.--The study conducted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the roles and responsibilities
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International
and Industry Engagement, and any other officials the
Secretary considers appropriate to include, to reduce
overlap and increase cooperation between components of
the Department of Defense with respect to international
cooperation activities.
(B) An identification and assessment of mechanisms
for coordination with the Department of State with
respect to such activities.
(C) An identification and assessment of existing
tools in the Department of Defense to support
international cooperation, including the Global
Research Watch Program and the international research
offices of the military departments.
(D) An identification of industry fora, training or
wargaming opportunities, and exercise events that could
be leveraged to support increased international
cooperation activities.
(E) An assessment of the success, as of the date of
the enactment of this Act, in integrating the defense
industrial bases of the United States and countries
that are allies and partners of the United States,
including recommendations with respect to--
(i) goals for the end-state of that
integration; and
(ii) how to integrate those goals into the
strategic planning documents and guidance of
the Department of Defense.
(F) An identification of additional opportunities
for international defense industrial base cooperation
and specific challenges to acting on those
opportunities.
(G) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
determines relevant.
(3) Submission to congress.--Not later than September 1,
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees--
(A) the report received by the Secretary under
paragraph (1)(B); and
(B) any comments of the Secretary with respect to
such report.
(4) Nonprofit organization defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization
described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
SEC. 904. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
OF DEFENSE.
Section 138(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``60'' and inserting ``62''.
SEC. 905. MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
(a) In General.--Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Pilot Program on Capital Assistance to Support Defense
Investment in the Industrial Base.--
``(1) To the extent and in such amounts as specifically
provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes
detailed in this subsection, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director, may carry out a pilot program under this
subsection to provide capital assistance to eligible entities
for eligible investments to develop technologies that support
the duties and elements of the Office and meet the needs of the
Department of Defense.
``(2)(A) An eligible entity seeking capital assistance for
an eligible investment under this subsection shall submit to
the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Director may require.
``(B) The Director shall establish criteria for selecting
among eligible investments for which applications are submitted
under subparagraph (A). The criteria shall include--
``(i) the extent to which an investment supports the
national security or economic interests of the United States;
``(ii) the likelihood that capital assistance provided for
an investment would enable the investment to proceed sooner
than the investment would otherwise be able to proceed; and
``(iii) the creditworthiness of an investment.
``(3)(A)(i) To the extent and in such amounts as
specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the
purposes detailed in this subsection, the Director may provide
loans or loan guarantees to finance or refinance the costs of
an eligible investment selected pursuant to paragraph (2)(B).
``(ii)(I)(aa) Except as provided under item (bb),
the interest rate on a loan provided under clause (i)
shall be not less than the yield on marketable United
States Treasury securities of a similar maturity to the
maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the
loan agreement.
``(bb) The Director may waive the
requirement under item (aa) with respect to an
investment if the investment is determined by
the Secretary of Defense to be vital to the
national security of the United States.
``(cc) The Director shall establish
separate and distinct criteria for interest
rates for loan guarantees with private sector
lending institutions.
``(II) The final maturity date of a loan provided
under clause (i) shall be not later than 50 years after
the date on which the loan was provided.
``(III) A loan provided under clause (i) may be
paid earlier than is provided for under the loan
agreement without a penalty.
``(IV)(aa) A loan provided under clause (i) shall
not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of
investment obligations in the event of bankruptcy,
insolvency, or liquidation of the obligor.
``(bb) The Director may waive the requirement under
item (aa) with respect to the investment in order to
mitigate risks to loan repayment.
``(V) The Director may sell to another entity or
reoffer into the capital markets a loan provided under
clause (i) if the Director determines that the sale or
reoffering can be made on favorable terms.
``(VI) Any loan guarantee provided under clause (i)
shall specify the percentage of the principal amount
guaranteed. If the Secretary determines that the
obligor of a loan guaranteed by the Department of
Defense defaults on the loan, the Director shall pay
the holder, or such other party, as specified in the
loan guarantee agreement.
``(VII) The Director shall establish a credit
rating system to ensure a reasonable assurance of
repayment. The system may include use of existing
credit rating agencies where appropriate.
``(VIII) Loans and loan guarantees provided under
clause (i) shall be subject to such other terms and
conditions and contain such other covenants,
representations, warranties, and requirements
(including requirements for audits) as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
``(IX) Loans and loan guarantees provided under
clause (i) shall be subject to the requirements of the
Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et
seq.).
``(B) Subject to appropriations Acts, the Director
may provide technical assistance with respect to
developing and financing investments to eligible
entities seeking capital assistance for eligible
investments and eligible entities receiving capital
assistance under this subsection.
``(C)(i) To the extent and in such amounts as
specifically provided in advance in appropriations Acts
for the purposes detailed in this subsection, the
Director shall provide to an eligible investment
selected pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) the amount of
capital assistance necessary to carry out the
investment.
``(ii) All financial transactions conducted under
this subsection shall be conducted in United States
dollars.
``(4) The requirements of subsection (d) shall apply to
eligible investments under this subsection.
``(5)(A)(i) There is established in the Treasury of the
United States a Department of Defense Credit Program Account to
make and guarantee loans under this subsection in accordance
with section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2
U.S.C. 661a).
``(ii) The Credit Program Account shall consist of
amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations.
``(B) To the extent and in such amounts as specifically
provided in advance in appropriations Acts for the purposes
detailed in this subsection, the Director is authorized to pay,
from amounts in the Department of Defense Credit Program
Account--
``(i) the cost, as defined in section 502 of the
Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a), of
loans and loan guarantees and other capital assistance;
``(ii) administrative expenses associated with
activities under this subsection;
``(iii) project-specific transaction costs; and
``(iv) the cost of providing support authorized by
this subsection.
``(6) The Secretary of Defense may prescribe such
regulations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to
carry out this subsection.
``(7) Not later than the first Monday in February of a
fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an annual report describing
activities carried out pursuant to this subsection in the
preceding fiscal year and the goals of the Department of
Defense in accordance with this subsection for the next fiscal
year.
``(8) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the
congressional defense committees not later than 30 days after a
use of loans, loan guarantees, or technical assistance under
this subsection.
``(9)(A) The authority of the Director to make new loans
and provide new loan guarantees under subparagraph (A)(i) of
paragraph (3) shall expire on October 1, 2028. Any loans or
loan guarantees provided under such subparagraph that are
outstanding as of such date shall continue to be subject to the
terms, conditions, and other requirements of this subsection.
``(B) The authority of the Director to provide technical
assistance to eligible entities under subparagraph (B) of
paragraph (3) shall expire on October 1, 2028.''; and
(3) in subsection (f), as so redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraphs:
``(FF) Strategic maritime infrastructure.
``(GG) Critical minerals and materials.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) The term `obligor' means a party that is primarily
liable for payment of the principal or interest on a loan.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 903(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
4811 note) is repealed.
SEC. 906. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS UNTIL DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE COMPLIES WITH CERTAIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, not more than 90 percent
may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Deputy
Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees
that the Department of Defense has implemented section 1046 of the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 111 note).
SEC. 907. MATTERS RELATING TO ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) using a systematic approach, identify and update
relevant policies, processes, and policy guidance of the
Department of Defense to fully implement and institutionalize
the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (in this section referred
to as the ``Assistant Secretary'') to ensure that the Assistant
Secretary exercises authority, direction, and control of all
special-operations peculiar administrative matters relating to
the organization, training, and equipping of special operations
forces as required under section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 10,
United States Code, including--
(A) special operations budgeting and programming,
legislative affairs, operations, personnel, and public
affairs activities; and
(B) protocols for participation in decision-making
fora of the Department involving special operations
forces;
(2) develop a long-term staffing plan for the Secretariat
for Special Operations established under section 139b(a) of
title 10, United States Code, that incorporates strategic
workforce planning principles, including an articulation of the
mission of the Secretariat, an identification of critical skill
gaps, and a strategy to hire personnel to address such gaps;
(3) produce written departmental guidance to clarify the
respective administrative roles of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy and the Assistant Secretary, including
guidance to ensure adequate support for the Secretariat from
Washington Headquarters Services, the Office of the Director of
Administration and Management, Joint Service Provider, and
other administrative offices of the Department;
(4) establish a process for development, coordination, and
issuance by the Assistant Secretary of special operations
instructions and other Department-wide policies, instructions,
directive-type memorandums, or other documents consistent with
the responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Secretary;
(5) establish a process for the Assistant Secretary and the
Commander of the United States Special Operations Command to
monitor the promotions of members of special operations forces
and coordinate with the military departments regarding the
assignment, retention, training, professional military
education, and special and incentive pays of members of special
operations forces consistent with the responsibilities assigned
to the Assistant Secretary and the Commander; and
(6) establish a Center for Special Operations Analysis to
lead special operations-related analysis for the Department and
ensure senior civilian and military leaders have adequate
analytical support for decision making related to the
organization, training, equipping, and employment of special
operations forces.
(b) Plan Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan, including appropriate
milestones and timelines for completion, for achieving the requirements
under subsection (a).
SEC. 908. INCLUSION IN DEFENSE PLANNING GUIDANCE OF GUIDANCE ON SIZE,
STRUCTURE, AND POSTURE OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.
(a) In General.--As part of the annual Defense Planning Guidance
issued under section 113(g)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, the
Secretary of Defense shall include guidance with respect to the size,
structure, posture, and other force development planning priorities
specific to special operations forces.
(b) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2025, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
detailing how the Defense Planning Guidance issued under
section 113(g)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code,
specifically accounts for the size, structure, posture, and
other force development planning priorities specific to special
operations forces necessary--
(A) to support the National Defense Strategy under
section 113(g)(1) of that title; and
(B) to carry out the special operations activities
specified in section 167(k) of that title.
(2) Elements.--The annual report required by paragraph (1)
shall, at a minimum--
(A) describe specific actions taken by the
Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force,
and the Secretary of the Navy to coordinate
requirements for the organization, training, and
equipping of special operations forces with the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
and Low Intensity Conflict, consistent with
responsibilities and authorities of the Assistant
Secretary under section 138(b)(2)(A) of title 10,
United States Code, in order to achieve the objectives
of--
(i) the National Defense Strategy;
(ii) the Joint Warfighting Concept;
(iii) the Joint Concept for Competing; and
(iv) the Strategy for Operations in the
Information Environment; and
(B) include specific recommendations developed by
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, in coordination
with the Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command, for the size, organization, budget,
training, and equipping of special operations forces to
meet the objectives of the strategies and concepts
specified in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph
(A).
SEC. 909. REVIEW OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF TALENT
MANAGEMENT OFFICER AND THE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS.
(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter
into a contract or other agreement with a qualified organization to
conduct a review of--
(1) the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent
Management Officer of the Department of Defense; and
(2) the structure, mission, and operation of the Office of
the Under Secretary of Defense Personnel and Readiness.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out the review under subsection (a), the
qualified organization concerned shall--
(1) develop a strategy for the implementation of the
position of the Chief Talent Management Officer of the
Department of Defense pursuant to which the Officer shall be
responsible for--
(A) serving as the principal staff assistant to the
Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense on
matters relating to total force talent management
within the Department of Defense, including talent
management for military personnel (including members of
the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces)
and civilian personnel of the Department;
(B) developing and implementing the overall talent
strategy for military and civilian personnel in the
Department of Defense, which shall include working
across the military departments, Joint Staff, Office of
the Secretary of Defense, and with interagency partners
to lead the total force talent acquisition and
management efforts of the Department;
(C) overseeing updates and reforms for remote and
hybrid work, the use of enabling technology, practices
for developing and tracking talent, and encouraging
movement of talent across components, agencies, and
non-governmental entities to help promote flexible
career pathways and increase retention;
(D) matching talent to needs within the Department
and integrate broad upskilling and reskilling programs
to create the future national defense workforce;
(E) coordinating all talent programs within the
Department, including by developing pathways for
permeability between uniformed and non-uniformed
service opportunities and opportunities in the private
sector;
(F) maintaining, strengthening, and improving the
Department's use of competitive service hiring
authorities under title 5, United States Code, and the
authorities available under section 129 of title 10,
United States Code, to ensure the Department recruits
and retains a strong and professional civilian
workforce;
(G) studying and promoting best practices for
workforce development from the government, nonprofit,
academic, and private sectors;
(H) serving as the principal liaison between the
Department and the national security talent industrial
and innovation base;
(I) carrying out programs, projects, and other
activities to strengthen the national security talent
industrial and innovation base;
(J) identifying rules, regulations, policies, and
guidance related to military and civilian talent
management that require change for the purposes of
achieving efficiencies and meeting the personnel needs
of the Department;
(K) coordinating with the Joint Staff and the
Commanders of the combatant commands to identify talent
needs to meet operational challenges;
(L) developing an employer brand for the Department
of Defense that positions the Department as a sought
after employer;
(M) developing a capability to rapidly prototype
workforce development and talent acquisition approaches
with non-profit, academic, Government, and private
sector agencies and organizations;
(N) seeking partnerships with multiple intermediary
organizations, including academic institutions and
other key stakeholders in the talent industrial and
innovation base, to carry out activities to support the
development of pools of qualified individuals with the
skills and expertise necessary to meet critical
personnel needs of the Department of Defense, which may
include activities such as the identification,
training, and vetting of critical talent for the
Department, including individuals with expertise
relating to artificial intelligence, biotechnology,
cybersecurity, materials and manufacturing, business
processes, venture capital, financial markets, and
other critical areas; and
(O) carrying out such other duties relating to
talent management as may be assigned by the Secretary
of Defense;
(2) develop recommendations for any additional authorities
or funding that may be required for the Chief Talent Management
Officer to carry out the responsibilities specified in
paragraph (1);
(3) review the structure of the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and evaluate
the ability of that Office to effectively address total force
talent management, including military and civilian personnel;
and
(4) develop recommendations for restructuring the Office of
the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to
ensure the Office is able to effectively address total force
talent management as described in paragraph (3) and support the
Chief Talent Management Officer in carrying out the
responsibilities described in paragraph (1).
(c) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the review
conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include--
(1) the results of the review with respect to each element
specified in subsection (b); and
(2) such other information as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(d) Qualified Organization Defined.--In this section, the term
``qualified organization'' means an independent organization with
experience in the field of talent acquisition and management, as
determined by the Secretary of Defense.
SEC. 910. PLAN FOR ADEQUATE STAFFING OF OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR INDUSTRIAL BASE POLICY AND JOINT
PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for adequately staffing the
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
and the Joint Production Accelerator Cell to advise and generate
options for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment relating to the duties described in section 133b(b)(3) of
title 10, United States Code, including--
(1) identifying Chinese military companies, contracting
restrictions, and transactions involving foreign entities;
(2) outbound investment monitoring; and
(3) supply chain analysis, supplier health analysis,
production capacity analysis, and such other analyses as the
Under Secretary may require.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An estimate of--
(A) the number of personnel necessary to fulfill
the responsibilities of the Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the
Joint Production Accelerator Cell in supporting the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment relating to the duties described in section
133b(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code; and
(B) associated funding across the period covered by
the most recent future-years defense program under
section 221 of that title.
(2) A hiring plan, with milestones, for gradually
increasing the number of personnel in the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and
the Joint Production Accelerator Cell to the number described
in paragraph (1)(A).
(3) A breakdown of the optimal mix of military, civilian,
and contractor personnel in the Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Joint
Production Accelerator Cell.
(4) An identification of any anticipated funding shortfalls
for personnel in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Joint Production
Accelerator Cell across the period covered by the most recent
future-years defense program.
(5) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines
relevant.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
SEC. 921. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SENIOR INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT OFFICIAL.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 430c. Senior intelligence oversight official
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, or a designee of
the Secretary determined by regulations prescribed by the Secretary,
shall designate a civilian employee of the Department of Defense in the
Senior Executive Service to serve as the Senior Intelligence Oversight
Official.
``(b) Responsibilities.--The Senior Intelligence Oversight Official
shall conduct independent oversight of all intelligence,
counterintelligence, and intelligence-related activities of the
Department of Defense and shall have such other related
responsibilities as may be determined by the Secretary.
``(c) Access.--The Senior Intelligence Oversight Official shall
have--
``(1) access to all information necessary to carry out the
responsibilities and functions of the Senior Intelligence
Oversight Official, as determined by the Secretary; and
``(2) direct access to the Secretary of Defense and the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, as circumstances require in the
determination of the Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.''.
(b) Review of Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall review
and update, as appropriate, Department of Defense Directive 5148.13,
and any associated or successor regulation or directive, to conform to
section 430c of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
SEC. 922. CODIFICATION OF THE JOINT FEDERATED ASSURANCE CENTER.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4128. Joint Federated Assurance Center
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Office of the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering a Joint Federated Assurance
Center (referred to in this section as the `Center').
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to serve as a
joint, Department-wide federation of organizations and capabilities to
support the assurance needs of the Department of Defense by ensuring,
pursuant to policies related to hardware and software assurance and
supply chain risk management, that the software and hardware developed,
acquired, maintained, and used by the Department are free from
intentional and unintentional vulnerability during the life-cycle of
development and deployment of assured, trustworthy defense systems.
``(c) Governance.--
``(1) The Center shall be governed by an Executive Steering
Group. The Executive Steering Group shall continually evaluate
the Center's capabilities to support the hardware and software
assurance needs of the Department.
``(2) The Executive Steering Group shall be composed of one
or more representatives from each of the organizations that
comprise the Center.
``(3) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall serve as co-Chairpersons of the Executive
Steering Group.
``(d) Duties.--The duties of the Center are as follows:
``(1) Providing knowledge management capabilities for
hardware and software assurance for the Department.
``(2) Providing Department-wide visibility on strategy, use
cases, procurement, investment, and other relevant activities
to aggregate, to the extent practicable, assurance tool
purchases by the Department.
``(3) Developing and standardizing policies, procedures,
competencies, risk assessment methodologies, and independent
validation and verification test capabilities--
``(A) to support timely and cost-effective fielding
of current and future technologies to the Department;
``(B) to ensure sustainment of enduring capability
needs across the life-cycle of Department of Defense
programs and determine the sustainment factors related
to the assurance of future hardware and software
systems;
``(C) to increase efficiencies across Department of
Defense programs through the use of emerging assurance
technologies; and
``(D) to leverage economies of scale through
coordinated acquisition and use of hardware and
software assurance technologies.
``(4) Promoting assurance capabilities for hardware and
software assurance--
``(A) to mature assessment criteria and enable
scalable deployment of commercial best practices, such
as through the fostering and maturation of evidence-
based assurance of trusted defense microelectronics
system needs, with emphasis on commercial security
protocols that are transferable to defense
applications;
``(B) to scale the Center for Department-wide
access, through the resourcing of adequate personnel to
address standardization and automation of data
collection and analysis;
``(C) to utilize data from commercial assurance
processes to support the development of Department
hardware and software that meet standards,
applications, and requirements, including through
comparative analysis and data modeling;
``(D) to seek and apply commercial best practices,
where practicable, through industry collaboration; and
``(E) to develop and align Department policy,
investments, and activities with commercial best
practices, to the extent practicable.
``(5) For contracts for application-specific integrated
circuits designed by defense industrial base contractors,
develop guidance for--
``(A) the consideration of evidence-based assurance
processes and techniques that are included in the
contract data requirements list, to the extent
practicable;
``(B) the use of commercial best practices, as
applicable, for confidentiality, integrity and
availability; and
``(C) the development of a library of certified
third-party intellectual property for reuse, including
streamlining legal mechanisms for data collection and
sharing, and enhanced use of automation technology to
achieve efficiency.
``(6) The assessment, creation, prototyping, maturation,
and maintenance of relevant assurance practices, including the
validation and maturation of evidence based assurance methods,
for the development, procurement, and deployment of hardware
and software assurance tools and processes, including--
``(A) development and assessment of validation
methods for such processes and techniques, in
coordination with the developmental and operational
test and evaluation community, as the Executive
Steering Group determines necessary;
``(B) development and assessment of threat models
that comprehensively characterize the threat to
microelectronics confidentiality, integrity, and
availability across the entire supply chain, and the
design, production, packaging, and deployment cycle to
support risk management and risk mitigation; and
``(C) support development of guides to inform use
and decision-making by program evaluators, program
offices, and industry to meet software and hardware
assurance requirements.
``(e) Revised Charter.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall issue a
revised charter for the Center. The charter shall set forth--
``(1) the role and authorities of the Center and the
Executive Steering Group;
``(2) the requirement of the Center to establish guidelines
for the development of improved software code vulnerability
analysis and testing tools;
``(3) the requirement of the Center to establish guidelines
for the development of improved hardware vulnerability testing
and protection tools; and
``(4) the manner in which the Center will connect to the
Department's major governance and resourcing processes to
ensure the continuation of Center duties.''.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 240 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the status of--
(1) the establishment of the Joint Federated Assurance
Center under section 4218 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a); and
(2) the revisions to the charter of the Center required
under subsection (e) of such section 4128.
(c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 937 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C.
2224 note) is repealed.
SEC. 923. CODIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF CORPS OF THE NAVY.
(a) Codification.--Section 8090 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in subsection (a)--
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (9); and
(3) by inserting, after paragraph (4), the following new
paragraphs:
``(5) the Supply Corps;
``(6) the Civil Engineer Corps;
``(7) the Nurse Corps;
``(8) the Medical Service Corps; and''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Such section is further amended, in
subsection (b)(1), by striking ``Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the
Judge Advocate General's Corps, and the Chaplain Corps'' and inserting
``staff corps specified in subsection (a)''.
SEC. 924. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF EXPANDED COMPETITION.
(a) In General.--Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9025. Office of Expanded Competition
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Office of the Secretary of
the Air Force an office to be known as the Office of Expanded
Competition (in this section referred to as the `Office').
``(b) Director.--The head of the Office shall be the Director. The
Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Air Force from
among employees of the Department of Defense with requisite subject
matter expertise who--
``(1) are in a Senior Executive Service position (as
defined in section 3132 of title 5) at the time of appointment;
or
``(2) are not in a Senior Executive Service position at the
time of appointment, but meet the Executive Core Qualifications
(ECQs) for such a position.
``(c) Duties.--The duties of the Office are as follows:
``(1) In consultation with other components of the
Department of Defense and the Federal Government, conduct
coordinated and integrated assessments of adversarial capital
flows into industries or businesses of interest to the
Department of Defense.
``(2) Identify and prioritize promising critical
technologies and assets for the Joint Force in need of capital
assistance, including critical technologies and assets
available from foreign entities.
``(3) Fund investments in such technologies and assets,
including supply chain technologies not always supported
through direct investment.
``(4) Support the coordination and outreach efforts of
technology scouting and acquisition elements within the
Department of Defense to enable investment decision-making by
those elements that counteract entities employing adversarial
capital flows against industries or businesses described in
paragraph (1), including the employment of relevant authorities
vested in other components of the Department and the Federal
Government.
``(5) Identify, accelerate, and sustain the establishment,
research, development, construction, procurement, leasing,
consolidation, alteration, improvement, modernization, and
repair of tangible and intangible assets vital to the national
security of the United States.
``(6) Help the Department of Defense provide capital
assistance to entities, including foreign entities, engaged in
investments that facilitate the efforts of the Department.
``(7) Experiment, prototype, test, or validate Government-
developed or commercially developed analytical tools,
processes, and tradecraft to improve the due diligence and
investment analysis processes for the Department of Defense,
including the employment of relevant delegated authorities
vested in other components of the Department and the Federal
Government.
``(8) Assist the Secretary of Defense in developing access
and placement using commercial means.
``(9) Otherwise engage with, coordinate, and collaborate
with other components of the Department of Defense and the
Federal Government to maximize efficiencies and promote whole-
of-government solutions to protect the national security of the
United States.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `adversarial capital flow' means an
investment by--
``(A) the government of a country that is an
adversary of the United States; or
``(B) an entity organized under the laws of, or
otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, such a
country.
``(2) The term `capital assistance' means a loan, loan
guarantee, or technical assistance.''.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the
implementation of the Office of Expanded Competition as required under
section 9025 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection
(a)).
SEC. 925. COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TASK FORCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish, or
designate from existing organizations and personnel of the Department
of Defense, a counter unmanned aerial systems task force, to be known
as the ``C-UAS Task Force''.
(b) Review of Memoranda and Directives.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the C-UAS
Task Force, shall review and, if necessary, consolidate and
update all Department of Defense memoranda and directives
related to the countering of unmanned aircraft systems in
United States airspace to provide clarity to and an expedited
decision-making process for commanders with respect to
effectively countering unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned
aircraft incursions at military installations in the United
States.
(2) Included memoranda and directives.--The memoranda and
directives required to be reviewed and, if necessary,
consolidated and updated under paragraph (1) include the
following:
(A) The Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Strategy of the Department of Defense, dated January 7,
2021.
(B) The Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum
entitled ``Risk-based Assessment in Support of Counter-
Unmanned Aircraft Activities to Protect DOD Facilities
and Assets'' and dated May 7, 2020.
(C) Deputy Secretary of Defense Policy Memorandum
16-003, entitled ``Interim Guidance for Countering
Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated August 18, 2016.
(D) Deputy Secretary of Defense Policy Memorandum
17-00X, entitled ``Supplemental Guidance for Countering
Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated July 5, 2017.
(E) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Notice
3124, entitled ``Interim Guidance for Countering
Unmanned Aircraft'' and dated February 8, 2017.
(F) Other related general administrative notices of
the Joint Staff.
(G) Any other associated memoranda or directives of
the Department of Defense relating to unmanned aircraft
systems, as the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff determine necessary.
(c) Issuance of Updated Guidance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
new memoranda, directives, and guidance related to authorities
to counter unmanned aircraft systems.
(2) Dissemination to installation commanders.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that memoranda, directives,
and guidance issued under paragraph (1), and any subsequent
memoranda, directives and guidance, are included in pre-
briefings for any officers that assume command of a military
installation in the United States on or after July 1, 2025.
(3) Standard operating procedures for military
installations.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
issuance of the memoranda, directives, and guidance
required by paragraph (1), each commander of a military
installation shall issue operating procedures specific
to their military installation for countering unmanned
aircraft systems at the installation.
(B) Extension during changes in command.--If there
is a change of command of a military installation
during the 60-day period described in subparagraph (A),
the incoming commander of the installation shall issue
operating procedures specific to their military
installation required by that subparagraph not later
than 60 days after receiving the pre-briefing described
in paragraph (2).
(d) Report on Existing Training Efforts.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
counter-unmanned aircraft systems training efforts of the Department of
Defense in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act. The
report shall include--
(1) a description of any training that is commonly provided
to members of the Armed Forces on countering threats posed by
unmanned aircraft systems; and
(2) a summary of the training curriculum that is provided
for installation commanders and deployed forces to counter
unmanned aircraft systems.
SEC. 926. AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS
FORCES AND COMBAT-ENABLING UNITS OF GENERAL PURPOSE
FORCES.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to complete the
special operations force structure reductions described in subsection
(b) until the date on which the assessment required under subsection
(c) is submitted to the congressional defense committees.
(b) Force Structure Reductions Described.--The special operations
force structure reductions described in this subsection are the
proposed reductions to the end strengths of the special operations
forces of the Army announced by the Army on February 27, 2024, as part
of the Total Army Analysis process.
(c) Assessment of Feasibility and Advisability of Affiliate
Relationships.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army and the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low
Intensity Conflict shall jointly submit to the congressional
defense committees a report assessing the feasibility and
advisability of establishing affiliate relationships between
units of the Army special operations forces and Army general
purpose forces for the purpose of enhancing military readiness
and effectiveness.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) An assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of establishing formal affiliate
relationships between units of the Army special
operations forces and combat-enabling units of the Army
general purpose forces, including units that perform
the following missions:
(i) Logistics.
(ii) Intelligence.
(iii) Communications.
(iv) Explosive ordnance disposal.
(v) Electronic warfare.
(vi) Rotary wing support.
(vii) Combat medicine.
(viii) Information operations.
(ix) Civil affairs.
(x) Such other missions as the Secretary
and the Assistant Secretary consider relevant.
(B) A summary of organic forces and assigned forces
conducting the missions described in subparagraph (A)
for Army special operations forces as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(3) Considerations.--In developing the report required by
paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary shall
take into account the following:
(A) The enabling requirements of both the Army
special operations forces and the Army general purpose
forces.
(B) The availability of high-demand, low-density
enabling capabilities of the Army general purpose
forces.
(C) Deployment-to-dwell standards.
(D) The ability of Army general purpose forces and
Army special operations forces to fulfill current
service specific and joint force requirements.
(d) Plan for Establishing Affiliate Relationships.--If, in the
report required by subsection (c)(1), the Secretary and the Assistant
Secretary determine that it is feasible and advisable to establish
formal affiliate relationships between units of the Army special
operations forces and combat-enabling units of the Army general purpose
forces, then, not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary shall jointly
submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for establishing
such relationships that includes, at a minimum, an identification of
units to be affiliated and a timeline for doing so.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``affiliate relationship'' means a habitual
relationship between a unit or units of the Army special
operations forces and a combat-enabling unit or units of the
Army general purpose forces pursuant to which the general and
special operations forces units regularly train together,
conduct exercises together, and when required, deploy together.
(2) The term ``special operations forces'' means the forces
identified under section 167(j) of title 10, United States
Code, or a member of the Armed Forces carrying out special
operations activities.
(3) The term ``special operations activities'' means
activities described in section 167(k) of title 10, United
States Code, and includes any support services provided for the
execution such activities, including logistics, communications,
and intelligence activities.
SEC. 927. FORCE SIZING METHODOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a
methodology for analyzing United States military force sizing necessary
to conduct activities below the threshold of traditional armed conflict
in support of strategic competition, including the following:
(1) Campaigning.
(2) Building capacity of and security cooperation with
partner countries.
(3) Information operations.
(4) Civil affairs.
(5) Irregular warfare.
(6) Operational preparation of the environment.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the methodology developed
under subsection (a) that includes, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An explanation of the methodology and how the
methodology is intended to be applied to future force sizing
analysis.
(2) An articulation of the roles and responsibilities of
relevant officials, branches of the Armed Forces, and commands
in utilizing the methodology.
(3) Such other matters as the Secretary considers relevant.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of
Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation
Plan.
Sec. 1003. Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for
time-sensitive equipment modernization.
Sec. 1004. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1005. Revision of Department of Defense financial management
regulation.
Sec. 1006. Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee
implementation of recommendations of
Commission on Planning, Programming,
Budgeting, and Execution Reform.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to
facilitate audit of the financial
statements of the Department of Defense for
fiscal year 2025.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1011. Support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs
into United States.
Sec. 1012. Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs
regardless of destination.
Sec. 1013. Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure and
strategy of Department of Defense counter-
narcotics and counter-transnational
organized crime activities.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1021. Briefing required in the event of a proposed reduction in
battle force ships as part of the annual
naval vessel construction plan and
certification.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Sec. 1023. Modifications to ship repair authorities.
Sec. 1024. Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of
construction on first ship of a
shipbuilding program.
Sec. 1025. Prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a
foreign adversary country.
Sec. 1026. Exception to prohibition of overhaul, repair, or maintenance
of certain vessels in shipyards outside the
United States or Guam.
Sec. 1027. Strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability.
Sec. 1028. Authority to use incremental funding for the Virginia-class
submarine program.
Sec. 1029. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a
contract for the construction of an Arleigh
Burke class destroyer.
Sec. 1030. Pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at
shipyards.
Sec. 1031. Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy
architecture.
Sec. 1032. Competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned
underwater vehicles.
Sec. 1033. Requirement for mature ship design.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1041. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to the United States.
Sec. 1042. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
modify facilities in the United States to
house detainees transferred from United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 1043. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to certain countries.
Sec. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1051. Authority to contribute to innovation fund.
Sec. 1052. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for
certain Navy mess operations.
Sec. 1053. Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities.
Sec. 1054. Establishment of major mishap incident designation
classification for Department of Defense
incidents.
Sec. 1055. Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance and the
Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Sec. 1056. Prohibition on Department of Defense transportation of
currency to Taliban or Islamic Emirate of
Afghanistan.
Sec. 1057. Prohibition on use of funds for the Badr Organization and
related organizations.
Sec. 1058. Limitation on use of funds pending provision of briefing on
reliance of People's Liberation Army on
imported fossil fuels for energy.
Sec. 1059. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment
projects with ties to the Government of the
People's Republic of China.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Chief of Navy Reserve annual report.
Sec. 1062. Modification and extension of requirement for combatant
command risk assessment for airborne
intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance.
Sec. 1063. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
authorities at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1064. Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in
connection with United States military
operations.
Sec. 1065. Review of irregular warfare authorities.
Sec. 1066. Reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous
weapon systems.
Sec. 1067. Congressional notice regarding execute orders issued at the
direction of the President or the Secretary
of Defense.
Sec. 1068. Mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1069. Biodefense posture reviews.
Sec. 1070. Briefings on attempts by aliens and foreign actors to access
military installations without
authorization.
Sec. 1071. Report on resourcing of Arctic Strategy.
Sec. 1072. Analyses and reports on air superiority of the Joint Force.
Sec. 1073. Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems.
Sec. 1074. Report on operational plans of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1075. Quarterly reports on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery
on hold until caisson services resume.
Sec. 1076. Plan for enhancement of special operations riverine
capability.
Sec. 1077. Annual reports on the Postsecondary Education Complaint
System.
Sec. 1078. Study and report on Department of Defense use of unmanned
ground vehicle systems manufactured by
certain foreign entities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Introduction of entities in transactions critical to
national security.
Sec. 1082. Installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of
reliance on Russian energy.
Sec. 1083. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1084. Modification of National Security Commission on Emerging
Biotechnology.
Sec. 1085. Modification of defense sensitive support notification
requirement.
Sec. 1086. Plan for additional skill identifiers for Army Mountain
Warfare School.
Sec. 1087. Establishment of Department of Defense working group on
multilateral artificial intelligence
coordination.
Sec. 1088. Resumption of caisson services at funeral services at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1089. Liaison with Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force.
Sec. 1090. Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions.
Sec. 1091. Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented
information facilities supporting DX-rated
programs.
Sec. 1092. Establishment of national security capital forum.
Sec. 1093. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to the food program of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1094. Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air
shows.
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
SEC. 1001. GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.
(a) Authority To Transfer Authorizations.--
(1) Authority.--Upon determination by the Secretary of
Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest,
the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made
available to the Department of Defense in this division for
fiscal year 2025 between any such authorizations for that
fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of
authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be
available for the same purposes as the authorization to which
transferred.
(2) Limitation.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), the
total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer
under the authority of this section may not exceed
$6,000,000,000.
(3) Exception for transfers between military personnel
authorizations.--A transfer of funds between military personnel
authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the
dollar limitation in paragraph (2).
(b) Limitations.--The authority provided by subsection (a) to
transfer authorizations--
(1) may only be used to provide authority for items that
have a higher priority than the items from which authority is
transferred; and
(2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that
has been denied authorization by Congress.
(c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from one
account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed
to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount
is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.
(d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly notify
Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).
SEC. 1002. REPEAL OF AUDIT INCENTIVE ELEMENT IN REPORT REQUIREMENT OF
FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN.
Section 240b(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking clause (ix).
SEC. 1003. AUTHORITY TO USE DEFENSE MODERNIZATION ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR
TIME-SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION.
(a) In General.--Section 3136(d) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(5) For procuring and integrating available commercial
technologies and services to satisfy a joint urgent operational
need, joint emergent operational need, or a validated service
requirement.
``(6) For providing infrastructure to support Department
goals of accelerating the fielding and adoption of new
capabilities.''.
(b) Limitation.--Paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (d) of
section 3136 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a), shall apply only with respect to funds made available, and
transferred to the Defense Modernization Account, on or after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1004. EXTENSION OF AUDIT REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
COMPONENTS.
Section 1004(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-81; 10 U.S.C. 240d note) is amended by
striking ``During fiscal year 2024, and during each of the nine fiscal
years thereafter,'' and inserting ``During each of fiscal years 2024
through 2034,''.
SEC. 1005. REVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
REGULATION.
(a) Not later than September 30, 2026, the Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) shall revise the Department of Defense Financial
Management Regulation 7000.14-R. The Under Secretary shall ensure that
the revised regulation--
(1) is consistent and clear throughout;
(2) includes updated guidance with respect to legislative
and regulatory requirements; and
(3) does not include any outdated guidance or guidance
subject to change annually in an annual appropriations Act.
(b) Considerations.--In revising the regulation under subsection
(a), the Under Secretary shall--
(1) prioritize clarity and accessibility in the language
and direction provided, including improvements to the
coordination and approval process for recommended changes;
(2) review and adopt modern financial practices that better
align to current development and production cycles;
(3) consider information technology solutions to improve
the accessibility and usability of the Financial Management
Regulation; and
(4) in consultation with the Cross-Functional Team
established under section 1006 consider the recommendations of
the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
Execution Reform.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and once every 180 days thereafter during the
three-year period following such date of enactment, the Under Secretary
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
efforts to revise the Financial Management Regulation. Each such
briefing shall include each of the following:
(1) The progress made in revising the Financial Management
Regulation.
(2) The plan and timeline for completing revisions to the
Financial Management Regulation.
(3) Any barriers to the ability of the Department of
Defense to revising the Financial Management Regulation as
required under this section.
(4) Any legislation required to complete revisions of the
Financial Management Regulation.
(5) Any other information determined relevant by the
Secretary.
SEC. 1006. ESTABLISHMENT OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM TO OVERSEE
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMISSION ON
PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION REFORM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, using the authority provided under section
911(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), the Secretary of Defense
shall establish and appropriately resource a cross-functional team to
plan and oversee, in coordination with the congressional defense
committees, the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission
on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform established
by section 1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1884).
(b) Reporting.--The head of the cross-functional team required by
subsection (a) shall be the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
and such team shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(c) Personnel.--
(1) In general.--The cross-functional team required by
subsection (a) shall include dedicated, appropriate personnel
with relevant expertise.
(2) Director.--There shall be a Director of the cross-
functional team who shall be responsible for leading the daily
activities of the cross-functional team. The Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) shall select either a member of the
Senior Executive Service or a senior military officer to serve
as the Director.
(3) Hiring authorities.--In establishing the cross-
functional team, the Secretary may--
(A) hire personnel on a temporary or term basis to
support the activities of the cross-functional team;
and
(B) enter into contracts or other agreements with
subject-matter experts with relevant expertise to
support the cross-functional team.
(4) Compensation.--Basic pay for personnel on the cross-
functional team may be administratively determined and set in
accordance with section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code.
(5) Inapplicability of certain limitation.--An individual
hired or selected for service under this subsection who is not
assigned to perform functions in, or employed by, the Office of
the Secretary of Defense (including performance of direct
support activities of that Office and the Washington
Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense) as of the
date of the enactment of this Act is not subject to the
limitations under section 143 of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Consultations With Congress.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller) shall--
(1) provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the proposed leadership, composition, and charter
of the cross-functional team required by subsection (a); and
(2) seek feedback from the congressional defense committees
on the recommendations of the Commission on Planning,
Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform.
(e) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date
that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of the
Department of Defense to implement the recommendations of the
Commission.
(f) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), this
section and the cross-functional team required by subsection
(a) shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
(2) Early disestablishment of team.--The Secretary may, on
or after December 31, 2027, and before the termination date
specified in paragraph (1), disestablish the cross-functional
team required by subsection (a) if--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
determines that the cross-functional team is no longer
required for the implementation of the recommendations
of the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting,
and Execution Reform; and
(B) the Secretary--
(i) notifies the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days before
disestablishing the cross-functional team; and
(ii) includes in the notification the
justification of the Secretary for the
disestablishment of the cross-functional team.
SEC. 1007. USE OF TECHNOLOGY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO
FACILITATE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
(a) Use of AI Technology for Audits.--The Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of
the Air Force shall encourage, to the greatest extent practicable, the
use of technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning
for the purpose of facilitating audits of the financial statements of
the Department of Defense.
(b) Implementation of AI Technology for Audits.--The Director of
the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office of the Department,
in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the Inspector General of the Department, shall oversee
the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning
technologies in support of financial management and enterprise business
operations.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
SEC. 1011. SUPPORT FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AFFECTING FLOW OF DRUGS
INTO UNITED STATES.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall prescribe Department-wide guidance that establishes
support for counterdrug activities and programs affecting the flow of
drugs into the United States as the principal foreign counterdrug
program priority of the Department.
SEC. 1012. AUTHORITY FOR DETECTION AND MONITORING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
REGARDLESS OF DESTINATION.
In conducting detection and monitoring of illegal drugs under
section 124 of title 10, United States Code, the Joint Interagency Task
Force South may conduct detection and monitoring of vessels or aircraft
transiting illegal drugs in the air and maritime domains within the
established joint operating area of such task force regardless of the
destination of the illegal drugs.
SEC. 1013. REVIEW, ASSESSMENT, AND ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND
STRATEGY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COUNTER-NARCOTICS AND
COUNTER-TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME ACTIVITIES.
(a) Agreement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter
into an agreement with a federally funded research and development
center for the conduct of an independent review, assessment, and
analysis of the governance structure and strategy of the counter-
narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime activities of the
Department of Defense.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--The agreement described in subsection (a)
shall provide that not later than one year after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense and the federally funded
research and development center enter into the agreement, the
center shall provide to the Secretary a report on the findings
of the review, assessment, and analysis.
(2) Submittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
receiving the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary
of Defense shall submit the report to the congressional defense
committees and the congressional research agencies.
(3) Elements.--The report described in paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) An assessment of the authorities of the
Department of Defense for counter-narcotics and
counter-transnational organized crime activities.
(B) A description of the context for Department of
Defense authorities for counter-narcotics and counter-
transnational organized crime activities, including a
review of all Federal authorities, by Department and
agency, for counter-narcotics and counter-transnational
organized crime activities and how those authorities
align with the authorities of the Department of
Defense.
(C) A gap analysis of the authorities described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B).
(D) A description of the funding for the counter-
narcotics and counter-transnational organized crime
activities of the Department of Defense.
(E) A description of the strategic objectives and
strategies for the counter-narcotics and counter-
transnational organized crime activities of the
Department of Defense.
(F) An assessment of whether the current strategy
of the Department of Defense includes--
(i) command arrangement agreements to
address existing and emerging narcotic
substances of concern, including detection and
monitoring of fentanyl, illicit fentanyl
precursors, and fentanyl analogues;
(ii) descriptions of the responsibilities
of each combatant command in its operating
area;
(iii) a plan for improved coordination
between geographic combatant commands to ensure
clear understanding of roles and
responsibilities in overlapping areas of
responsibility;
(iv) a plan to continue and improve
coordination with foreign partners regarding
intelligence sharing and interdiction
activities;
(v) standardized operating procedures for
command and control of counter-narcotics within
the Department;
(vi) measurable outcomes to assess progress
for each of the counter-narcotics strategic
objectives of the Department;
(vii) a description of any capability
upgrades that would better enable the support
of the interdiction of narcotics, including
fentanyl, illicit fentanyl precursors, and
fentanyl analogues, throughout the Department;
and
(viii) a description of interaction between
the Department of Defense and the Department of
State to coordinate counter-narcotics efforts
with foreign governments.
(G) Recommendations for improving the governance
structure of the counter-narcotics and counter-
transnational organized crime activities of the
Department of Defense, including with respect to
designating a lead component or agency within the
Department of Defense.
(4) Form.--The report described in paragraph (1)--
(A) shall be submitted under paragraph (2) in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex;
and
(B) may be made available to the public.
(c) Congressional Research Agencies Defined.--In this section, the
term ``congressional research agencies'' means the following:
(1) The Congressional Research Service.
(2) The Congressional Budget Office.
(3) The Government Accountability Office.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
SEC. 1021. BRIEFING REQUIRED IN THE EVENT OF A PROPOSED REDUCTION IN
BATTLE FORCE SHIPS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL NAVAL VESSEL
CONSTRUCTION PLAN AND CERTIFICATION.
Section 231 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection:
``(g) Reduction in Battle Force Ships.--If the plan and
certification under subsection (a) for a fiscal year include a proposed
reduction in the number of battle force ships proposed to be procured
during that fiscal year or during the any of the subsequent nine fiscal
years, as compared to the number of such ships proposed in the plan and
certification for the preceding fiscal year for that fiscal year and
the subsequent nine fiscal years, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense committees, by not later than 15
days after the date of the submission of the plan and certification
under subsection (a), a briefing that includes each of the following:
``(1) An identification of each specific ship for which
funds are not requested in the budget for that fiscal year and
an identification of any funds that were allocated to each such
ship, for any prior fiscal year including funds for--
``(A) research, development, test, and evaluation;
``(B) advance procurement;
``(C) advanced construction; and
``(D) economic order quantity.
``(2) If a shipyard is identified in relation to a ship
identified under paragraph (1), the projected change in
workload at the shipyard as a result of the reduction of the
ship.
``(3) The projected change in the estimated value of any
major subcontracted components or sequence critical material as
a result of the reduction of the ship.''.
SEC. 1022. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE USED VESSELS UNDER THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.
Section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection
(c)(1)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(D)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``nine'' and
inserting ``10''; and
(2) in subsection (i), by striking ``subsection (c)(1)(E)''
and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(D)''.
SEC. 1023. MODIFICATIONS TO SHIP REPAIR AUTHORITIES.
(a) Definition of Short-term Work for Purposes of Navy Construction
of Combatant and Escort Vessels and Assignment of Vessel Projects.--
Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``10 months'' and inserting ``12 months''.
(b) Study on Price Differentials Used in Navy Ship Repair
Solicitations.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter
into an agreement with a federally funded research and
development center to conduct a study to assess whether
relevant price differentials used by the Navy in ship repair
solicitations accurately reflect the true market value of the
activity undertaken to complete the repair work involved in the
absence of any such differential.
(2) Elements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall address
all relevant price differentials used by the Navy in ship
repair solicitations, including--
(A) the use of Government-owned and operated dry
docks;
(B) the use of inter-port differentials; and
(C) the use of pier differentials.
(3) Reports.--
(A) Ffrdc report.--The federally funded research
and development center that conducts the study under
paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of the Navy
a report on the results of the study.
(B) Submittal to congress.--Not later than
September 30, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees an
unaltered copy of the report received by the Secretary
under subparagraph (A) together with a separate
statement of the views of the Secretary on the results
of the study conducted under paragraph (1).
(c) Report on Navy Policy for Soliciting Coastwide Bids for Certain
Repair Availabilities.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 30, 2025, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the policy of the Navy for soliciting
coastwide bids for repair availabilities longer than 10 months.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
an explanation and assessment of each of the following:
(A) The intent of the policy described in paragraph
(1).
(B) The data the Navy uses to assess the efficacy
of such policy.
(C) How the Navy estimates the cost of moving
vessels out of their home port to complete the
availability and the actual cost of moving vessels out
of their home port to complete the availability.
(D) How the Navy estimates the financial, labor
force, member of the Armed Forces and family well-
being, berthing, and related costs associated with
moving a vessel out of its home port to complete a
repair availability longer than 10 months.
SEC. 1024. IMPROVING NAVY ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF
CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST SHIP OF A SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM.
Section 8669c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``15 days'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``commencement''
and inserting ``the start''; and
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by inserting ``at least 95 percent of
all'' before ``the basic''; and
(ii) by striking ``of the vessel is
complete'' and inserting ``drawing packages for
the ship have reached final approval'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``, at a minimum, an assessment of''; and
(B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (6) and
inserting the following new paragraphs:
``(1) An identification of the degree to which detail
design and production design drawings and related documents
have been completed in accordance with the shipbuilding
contract.
``(2) An assessment of the readiness of the shipyard
facilities and workforce to begin construction.
``(3) The Navy's estimated delivery date and a description
of any risks that could affect such delivery date.
``(4) An assessment of the extent to which adequate
processes and metrics are in place to measure and manage
program risks.
``(5) With respect to the first ship, a description of the
plans of the Navy to oversee and document the construction of
the ship to ensure that the detail design supports the
construction schedule for the ship.
``(6) A definition of the term `start of construction'
that--
``(A) is applicable to the first ship; and
``(B) does not mean a point in time--
``(i) after the completion of 5 percent of
lightship displacement; or
``(ii) after the advance procurement or
advance construction of the ship.
``(7) An identification of any fabrication of the hull and
superstructure of the ship that will occur before the date on
which the Secretary submits the certifications required under
paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a).
``(8) An identification of the extent of to which vendor-
and government-furnished information supports the overall
maturity and stability of the ship's design, including
information regarding--
``(A) whether vendor selection is complete for
major distributive systems and key equipment supporting
operational requirements;
``(B) whether specifications are finalized for
major distributive systems and key equipment; and
``(C) the status of factory acceptance testing, as
applicable, to validate finalized specifications for
major distributive systems and key equipment through
manufacturing.''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``, and when used with
respect to manned surface and undersea
combatants, means design through the completion
of three-dimensional computer aided modeling''
after ``computer aided models'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``fixes'' and inserting ``supports''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``routes major portions of all distributive
systems of the vessel'' and inserting
``positions and routes all major distributive
systems of the ship''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (5).
SEC. 1025. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH SHIPYARDS CONTROLLED BY A
FOREIGN ADVERSARY COUNTRY.
Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 8679 the following new section:
``Sec. 8679a. Contracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign
adversary country: prohibition
``The Secretary of Defense may not enter into any contract or other
agreement with a shipyard determined by the Secretary of Defense to be
under the ownership, control, or influence of a foreign adversary
country (as defined in section 4872(d)(2) of title 10, United States
Code).''.
SEC. 1026. EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION OF OVERHAUL, REPAIR, OR MAINTENANCE
OF CERTAIN VESSELS IN SHIPYARDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
OR GUAM.
Section 8680(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
(i) and (ii), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``Notwithstanding'';
(3) by inserting ``and subject to subparagraph (B)'' after
``paragraph (1)'';
(4) in clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking ``or''
at the end;
(5) in clause (ii), as so redesignated, by striking the
period and inserting ``; or'';
(6) by inserting after clause (ii), the following new
clause:
``(iii) corrective and preventive maintenance of a
deployed naval vessel planned to last not more than 21
days.''; and
(7) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) During any fiscal year, the cumulative work carried out under
this paragraph for ships at any particular homeport may not exceed two
percent of the average annual total workload of that homeport over the
preceding three-year period, as measured in shipyard labor hours.''.
SEC. 1027. STRATEGY ON DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL REARM AT SEA CAPABILITY.
(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a strategy for delivering a rearm at
sea capability to the surface fleet of the United States Navy. Such
strategy shall include each of the following:
(1) A plan to develop, by not later than three years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the capability to employ
rearming equipment to load missile canisters into MK 41
vertical launch system cells on Navy destroyers while operating
at sea, including an identification of the current and planned
investments of the Navy in technology development to achieve
such capability, including the anticipated cost and schedule
for such investments.
(2) A plan for the key milestone events and associated
dates in the development of such capability.
(3) A plan to coordinate with allies of the United States
that use variants of the United States manufactured MK 41
vertical launch system to jointly procure rearm at sea
capabilities.
(4) An identification of any courses of action the
Secretary is considering other than the plans referred to in
paragraphs (1) through (2) to address the gap between the rearm
at sea capabilities of the United States and the capabilities
of other countries, including the use of uncrewed technologies.
(5) Such other matters as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(b) Briefing.-- Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a written briefing on the development
of the strategy required under (a).
SEC. 1028. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA-CLASS
SUBMARINE PROGRAM.
(a) Authority to Use Incremental Funding to Enter Into a Contract
for the Construction of a Virginia-class Submarine.--
(1) In general.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for the Navy for
Shipbuilding and Conversion for fiscal year 2025 may be used by
the Secretary of the Navy to enter into an incrementally funded
contract for the construction of a Virginia-class submarine.
(2) Availability of funds.--A contract entered into under
paragraph (1) shall provide that any obligation of the United
States to make a payment under the contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose, and that total
liability to the Government for the termination of the contract
shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at
time of termination.
(3) Condition for out-year contract payments.--A contract
entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide that any
obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
contract for any fiscal year is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year.
(4) Limitation on termination liability.--A contract for
the construction of Virginia class submarines entered into
under paragraph (1) shall provide that the total liability to
the Federal government for the termination of the contract
shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to
the contract as of the date of the termination.
(b) Authority to Use Incremental Funding for Limited Efforts
Related to Virginia-class Submarine Program.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the limitation under paragraph
(2), the Secretary of the Navy may modify existing contracts to
provide for incremental funding of Virginia-class submarines
authorized to be procured under section 122 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-
239; 126 Stat. 1655), section 124 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131
Stat. 1311) (as amended by section 129 of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 132 Stat 1665)), section 123 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 137 Stat 169), or otherwise appropriated in fiscal year
2024.
(2) Limitation.--The authority under paragraph (1) may only
be used to provide for an increase in wages for the shipbuilder
workforce or an increase in non-executive level salaries.
(3) Condition for out-year contract payment.--A contract
entered into under section 122 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126
Stat. 1655) or section 124 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131
Stat. 1311) (as amended by section 129 of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 132 Stat 1665)) or modified under paragraph (1)
shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make
a payment under the contract for any fiscal year is subject to
the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such
subsequent fiscal year.
(4) Limitation on termination liability.--A contract for
the construction of Virginia class submarines entered into
under section 122 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1655) or
section 124 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1311) (as
amended by section 129 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat 1665)) or modified under paragraph (1) shall provide that
the total liability to the Federal government for the
termination of the contract shall be limited to the total
amount of funding obligated to the contract as of the date of
the termination.
SEC. 1029. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS
DESTROYER.
(a) In General.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for the Navy for Shipbuilding and
Conversion for fiscal year 2025 may be used by the Secretary of the
Navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the
construction of an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
(b) Availability of Funds.--A contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States
to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose, and that total liability to the
Government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the
total amount of funding obligated at time of termination.
SEC. 1030. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF AUTOMATED INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES AT
SHIPYARDS.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall carry out a
pilot program on the use of automated inspection technologies at
shipyards.
(b) Selection of Location.--The Secretary shall select one shipyard
at which to carry out the pilot program required under subsection (a)
and shall take such steps as may be necessary to minimize the
disruption to the operations of the shipyard during the conduct of the
pilot program.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) select at least one surface ship as a test platform to
collect a comprehensive set of inspection criteria used for
defining maintenance requirements;
(2) define requirements for the upgrade or overhaul of the
information technology infrastructure at the shipyard to ensure
compatibility with new technologies implemented under the pilot
program;
(3) provide for the training of personnel on the operation
and maintenance of the automated inspection technologies
selected for use during the pilot program;
(4) designate an individual who shall be responsible for
implementing and overseeing each phase of the pilot program;
and
(5) recommend a strategic sequencing plan of the pilot
program to ensure the execution of necessary information
technology upgrades prior to the deployment of robotic systems.
(d) Report and Briefings.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
of the pilot program under subsection (e), the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
results of the pilot program.
(2) Briefings.--Upon completion of the sequencing plan
required under subsection (c)(5), the Secretary shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1031. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNMANNED MARITIME AUTONOMY
ARCHITECTURE.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
(1) provide a forum and resources to facilitate industry
participation in the creation and management of a vendor-
agnostic and platform-agnostic modular open systems
architecture and associated standards for maritime unmanned
systems;
(2) adopt or join a governance model for the standards
described in paragraph (1) that includes Government and
industry participation;
(3) implement a frequent or continuous process for
incorporating industry feedback into the standards described in
paragraph (1) and conforming those standards with leading
industry practices;
(4) for each relevant Navy program or contract, tailor the
standards described in paragraph (1) to the minimum standards
necessary to enable desired operational capabilities for the
program or contract; and
(5) label and distribute the standards described in
paragraph (1) as open, publicly releasable information, to the
greatest extent possible.
SEC. 1032. COMPETITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF LARGE AND EXTRA LARGE UNMANNED
UNDERWATER VEHICLES.
(a) Competitive Demonstration Required.--Not later than June 1,
2025, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Commander of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command and in consultation with the
Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, shall carry out a competitive
demonstration of large and extra large unmanned underwater vehicle
capabilities, including non-developmental items from commercial or
foreign partner sources that leverage commercial solutions openings.
(b) Criteria.--In developing and evaluating the competitive
demonstration required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy
shall consider the following:
(1) The ability of large and extra large unmanned
underwater vehicles to integrate with mission autonomy planning
capability and joint command and control systems.
(2) The ability of such vehicles to execute high-value
missions in a contested environment.
(3) Vehicle performance with respect to navigation,
endurance, and concepts of employment.
(4) The technical maturity, reliability, and
maintainability of such vehicles.
(5) Feedback from military users, especially with respect
to user interface, mission functionality, ease of use and
deployment, and command and control.
(6) Initial assessments of the total cost to procure,
operate, and sustain a persistent large and extra large
unmanned underwater vehicle presence in support of the
operational requirements of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
(c) Use of Funds.--The Secretary of the Navy may obligate and
expend amounts made available for the Navy in fiscal year 2025 for
research, development, test, and evaluation, and operation and
maintenance to carry out the competitive demonstration required by
subsection (a).
(d) Assessments Required.--
(1) Secretary of the navy.--
(A) In general.--Not later than September 1, 2025,
the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees the unaltered
assessment of the Secretary of the competitive
demonstration required by subsection (a).
(B) Elements.--The assessment required by
subparagraph (A) may include recommendations for
updating the funding and acquisition plans for the
large and extra large unmanned underwater vehicle
program.
(2) Commander of united states indo-pacific command.--Not
later than September 1, 2025, the Commander of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the unaltered assessment of the Commander of
the continued validity of the large and extra large unmanned
underwater vehicle requirements and any proposed new
requirements.
(e) Large and Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Defined.--In
this section, the term ``large and extra large unmanned underwater
vehicles'' means systems that--
(1) are capable of--
(A) operating while completely submerged in the
sea; and
(B) supporting one or more missions with a modular
payload integration; and
(2) have a range of at least 1,000 nautical miles.
SEC. 1033. REQUIREMENT FOR MATURE SHIP DESIGN.
The Secretary of the Navy shall take such actions as are necessary
for the Navy to adopt recommendations 1, 3, 4, and 6 in the report of
the Government Accountability Office titled, ``Navy Shipbuilding:
Increased Use of Leading Design Practices Could Improve Timeliness of
Deliveries'', and dated May 2, 2024 (GAO-24-105503).
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
SEC. 1041. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953), as most
recently amended by section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 386), is further
amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
2025''.
SEC. 1042. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR
MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES
TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO
BAY, CUBA.
Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.
1954), as most recently amended by section 1032 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
387), is further amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
SEC. 1043. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES.
Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as most
recently amended by section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 387), is further
amended by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31,
2025''.
SEC. 1044. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION,
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.
Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551), as most recently amended
by section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 387), is further amended by
striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2025''.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1051. AUTHORITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO INNOVATION FUND.
Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2350s. Authority to contribute to innovation fund
``(a) Authority to Contribute to NATO Innovation Fund.--Within
amounts authorized by law for such purpose during the five-year period
following the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the Secretary of Defense may
contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund a total amount of no more than
$200,000,000.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `NATO' means the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
``(2) The term `NATO Innovation Fund' means the multi-
sovereign, investment venture capital fund of NATO that
provides secure investment in dual-use, high-impact
technology.''.
SEC. 1052. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR
CERTAIN NAVY MESS OPERATIONS.
Section 1014 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4585), as most
recently amended by section 1028 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3388), is
further amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``September 30, 2025''
and inserting ``September 30, 2030''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c).
SEC. 1053. ASSESSMENTS OF CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES DURING HOSTILITIES.
In making assessments of casualties and fatalities during
hostilities, the Department of Defense may not cite as authoritative in
public communications, fatality figures that are derived by United
States-designated terrorist organizations, governmental entities
controlled by United States-designated terrorist organizations, or any
sources that rely on figures provided by United States-designated
terrorist organizations.
SEC. 1054. ESTABLISHMENT OF MAJOR MISHAP INCIDENT DESIGNATION
CLASSIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INCIDENTS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a new
mishap designation classification for the most serious incidents, to be
known as ``major mishap incidents'', to describe any incident that--
(1) results in not less than $500,000,000 in damage or
loss; and
(2) is of such complexity or sensitivity, or would have
such an effect on the national security of the United States,
as to warrant designation by the Secretary of Defense as a
major mishap incident pursuant to regulations prescribed by the
Secretary and that include the consideration of--
(A) the number of members of the Armed Forces who
were killed due to the incident;
(B) the geographic dispersion of the incident;
(C) the grade of individuals involved;
(D) the number of Armed Forces and Government
entities involved;
(E) the effect of the incident on the local
civilian population;
(F) the effect of the incident on any foreign
government or foreign personnel;
(G) the anticipated complexity or difficulty of the
investigation of the incident;
(H) the effect of the incident on the capability of
any major operational command or component to continue
to function effectively; and
(I) such other matters as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(b) Investigations.--
(1) Grade of investigating officer.--The convening
authority for any investigation of a major mishap incident
shall appoint an investigating officer from among officers who
hold a rank not lower than Major General in the Army, Air
Force, or Marine Corps or Rear Admiral in the Navy to
investigate all major mishap incidents--
(A) including any related administrative,
disciplinary, or legal investigations; and
(B) excluding any criminal investigations conducted
by a military criminal investigative organization.
(2) Timeline for investigations.--The Secretary of Defense
shall amend Department of Defense Instruction 6055.07 to set
the goal that a full investigation of each major mishap
incident be completed, to the extent practicable, not later
than one year after the date on which the investigation is
initiated.
(3) Briefing requirement.--In the case of any investigation
of a major mishap incident that is not completed within the
timeline provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives a briefing every 90 days until the
date of the completion of the investigation. Each such briefing
shall include--
(A) an explanation for why the investigation has
not been completed; and
(B) the projected date of the completion of the
investigation.
(c) Accountability Actions.--If an investigation into a major
mishap incident includes a recommendation to hold an individual
accountable, the separation authority or convening authority, as
appropriate, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report on the status of the
proceeding for the accountability action every 120 days beginning on
the date of the completion of the investigation of the incident and
ending on the date on which the proceeding is complete.
(d) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services for the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the status of the implementation of the establishment
of a major mishap incident designation, as required under
subsection (a);
(2) any updates to statutes or Department of Defense
Instructions that are needed to implement this section; and
(3) the projected timeline for the implementation of this
section.
(e) Deadline for Implementation.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
finalize the implementation of this section, including by updating any
Department of Defense guidance and policy as necessary to carry out the
requirements of this section.
SEC. 1055. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE AND THE
WUHAN INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2025 may be made available, directly or indirectly, to--
(1) EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.;
(2) any subsidiary of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.;
(3) any organization directly controlled by EcoHealth
Alliance, Inc.;
(4) any individual or organization that is a subgrantee or
subcontractor of EcoHealth Alliance Inc; or
(5) the Wuhan Institute of Virology for any purpose.
SEC. 1056. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION OF
CURRENCY TO TALIBAN OR ISLAMIC EMIRATE OF AFGHANISTAN.
None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be obligated
or expended to operate any aircraft of the Department of Defense to
transport currency or other items of value to the Taliban, the Islamic
Emirate of Afghanistan, or any subsidiary, agent, or instrumentality of
either the Taliban or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
SEC. 1057. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THE BADR ORGANIZATION AND
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2025 may be made available, directly or indirectly, to the Badr
Organization, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Kata'ib Hezbollah, or any organization
that the Secretary of Defense determines to be an offshoot of any such
organization.
SEC. 1058. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING PROVISION OF BRIEFING ON
RELIANCE OF PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY ON IMPORTED FOSSIL
FUELS FOR ENERGY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
year 2025 for operation and maintenance, defense-wide, and available
for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not
more than 85 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary
of Defense provides to the congressional defense committees the
briefing regarding the reliance of the People's Liberation Army on
imported fossil fuels for energy, as directed by the joint explanatory
statement of the committee of conference accompanying the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
SEC. 1059. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECTS WITH TIES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act for the Department of Defense may be used to knowingly provide
active and direct support to any film, television, or other
entertainment project if the Secretary of Defense has demonstrable
evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a
demand from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the
Chinese Communist Party, or an entity under the direction of the
People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to censor
the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national
interest of the People's Republic of China.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition
under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a written
certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the
United States.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
SEC. 1061. CHIEF OF NAVY RESERVE ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 8083 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Annual Report.--The Chief of Navy Reserve shall submit to the
Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Navy, an annual
report on the state of the Navy Reserve and the ability of the Navy
Reserve to meet its missions. The report shall be prepared in
conjunction with the Chief of Naval Operations and may be submitted in
classified and unclassified versions.''.
SEC. 1062. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COMBATANT
COMMAND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR AIRBORNE INTELLIGENCE,
SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE.
Section 1061 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``, cancel,'' after ``retire'';
and
(B) by inserting ``, cancellation,'' after
``retirement''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2032''.
SEC. 1063. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL
AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.
Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791) is
amended by striking ``through December 31, 2024'' and inserting
``through December 31, 2025''.
SEC. 1064. EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN
CONNECTION WITH UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.
Section 1057(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by
striking ``the date that is seven years after the date of the enactment
of this Act'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1065. REVIEW OF IRREGULAR WARFARE AUTHORITIES.
(a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review
of authorities relevant to the conduct of irregular warfare activities
by the Department of Defense and provide the results of such review to
the congressional defense committees.
(b) Elements.--At a minimum, the review required by subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) an accounting of all authorities available to the
Secretary of Defense for the conduct of irregular warfare
activities;
(2) an assessment of the adequacy of policy guidance
associated with the authorities identified under paragraph (1);
(3) an explanation of the process for considering irregular
warfare concepts of operation submitted by the combatant
commands for approval;
(4) a description of the process for coordinating and
deconflicting Department of Defense irregular warfare
activities with the heads of other relevant departments and
agencies;
(5) planned actions to address any policy or process
deficiencies identified as part of the required review;
(6) legislative or resourcing recommendations to more
effectively enable Department of Defense irregular warfare
activities; and
(7) any other matter determined relevant by the Secretary.
(c) Irregular Warfare Defined.--For the purpose of this section,
the term ``irregular warfare'' means a form of warfare where states and
non-state actors campaign to assure or coerce states or other groups
through indirect, non-attributable, or asymmetric activities.
SEC. 1066. REPORTS ON APPROVAL AND DEPLOYMENT OF LETHAL AUTONOMOUS
WEAPON SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 31, 2025, and annually
thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection (d), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a comprehensive report on the approval and deployment of
lethal autonomous weapon systems by the United States.
(b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, with
respect to the period covered by the report, the following:
(1) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
systems that have been approved by senior defense officials for
use by the United States military under Department of Defense
Directive 3000.09, or any successor document, and the dates of
such approvals.
(2) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
systems that have received a waiver of the requirement for
review by senior defense officials under such directive, or any
successor document, and the dates such waivers were issued.
(3) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
systems that are undergoing review under such directive, or any
successor document.
(4) A comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon
systems not approved during review under such directive, or any
successor document.
(c) Period Covered by Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--The period covered by the first report
submitted under subsection (a) shall be all relevant time
periods, as determined by the Secretary, preceding the date of
the report.
(2) Subsequent reports.--For each subsequent report
submitted under subsection (a), the period covered by the
report shall be the period that elapsed since the date of the
immediately preceding report.
(d) Termination.--The requirement to submit a report under this
section shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
(e) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1067. CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE REGARDING EXECUTE ORDERS ISSUED AT THE
DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
(a) Briefings Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees semiannual briefings on
execute orders issued at the direction of the President or the
Secretary of Defense and related activities conducted by the
Department of Defense until the termination date under
paragraph (2).
(2) Termination date.--The requirement to provide briefings
under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Briefing Elements.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An overview of each extant execute order issued at the
direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense.
(2) An update on activity within each combatant command
that is conducted pursuant to an execute order issued at the
direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense.
(3) A review of the legal issues, authorities, and
governance mechanisms (including such legal issues,
authorities, and governance mechanisms concerning the use of
force) that are associated with each execute order described in
paragraph (1) and the activities described in paragraph (2).
(4) Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Disclosure and Notice Requirements.--
(1) Initial notice.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a copy of each
extant execute order issued at the direction of the President
or the Secretary of Defense.
(2) Notice of issuance or revision.--Not later than 15 days
after the issuance or revision of any execute order issued at
the direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a copy of the new or revised execute order.
(3) Notice of terminations.--Not later than 15 days after
the date on which any execute order that was issued at the
direction of the President or the Secretary of Defense is
terminated or rescinded, the Secretary of Defense shall notify
the congressional defense committees in writing of the
termination or rescission of the execute order.
SEC. 1068. MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States
Transportation Command, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the
commanders of the combatant commands, shall conduct a study of the end-
to-end, full-spectrum mobility requirements to fulfill the national
defense strategy required by section 113(g) of title 10, United States
Code, for 2022.
(b) Elements of Study.--The study required under subsection (a)
shall include each of the following:
(1) An assessment of the ability of the programmed airlift
aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, fuel tanker vessels,
patient movement forces, and key mobility enablers to meet the
integrated strategic and theater mobility requirements in
expected strategic environments, as defined by the guidance in
such national defense strategy.
(2) An identification, quantification, and description of
the associated risk-to-mission (as defined by Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual 3105.01, Joint Risk Analysis)
required to fulfill such strategy, including--
(A) an assessment of risk-to-mission associated
with achieving strategic and operational objectives
using the programmed airlift aircraft, tanker aircraft,
sealift ships, fuel tanker vessels, patient movement
forces, and key mobility enablers; and
(B) a description of the combinations of airlift
aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, fuel tanker
vessels, patient movement forces, and key mobility
enabler requirements and capabilities that provide low,
moderate, significant, and high levels of risk-to-
mission to fulfill such strategy; and
(C) an evaluation of non-mobilized mobility forces
to sustain daily competition activities and achieve
necessary readiness to fulfill the national defense
strategy.
(3) An identification of any mobility capability gaps,
shortfalls, overlaps, or excesses, including--
(A) an assessment of associated risks with respect
to the ability to conduct operations; and
(B) recommended mitigation strategies where
possible.
(4) The articulation of all key assumptions and decisions
made and excursions examined in conducting the study with
respect to--
(A) risk;
(B) programmed forces and infrastructure;
(C) the availability of commercial airlift and
commercial United States sealift and fuel tanker vessel
capabilities and resources, when applicable;
(D) aircraft usage rates, aircraft mission
availability rates, aircraft mission capability rates,
aircrew ratios, aircrew production, and aircrew
readiness rates;
(E) readiness, crewing, and activation rates for
sealift ships and fuel tanker vessels;
(F) prepositioning, forward stationing, seabasing,
engineering, and infrastructure;
(G) demand signals used to represent missions
described in the national defense strategy for 2022, in
competition and wartime;
(H) concurrency and global integration of demand
signals;
(I) integrated global presence and basing strategy;
(J) host nation or third-country support;
(K) adversary actions to degrade and disrupt United
States mobility operations;
(L) adversary actions that threaten freedom of
navigation on international waterways, including
attacks on foreign ships and crews;
(M) aircraft being used for training or undergoing
depot maintenance or modernization or ships undergoing
depot maintenance;
(N) patient movement and mobility enabling forces
availability, readiness, and use;
(O) logistics concept of operations, including any
maneuver and sustainment support concepts, methods,
combat support forces, and combat service support
forces, that are required to enable the projection and
enduring support to forces both deployed and in combat
for each analytic scenario;
(P) anticipated attrition rates for the assessed
force structure; and
(Q) such other matters as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(5) Such other elements as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(c) Reports and Briefings.--
(1) Interim briefing.--Not later than six months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United
States Transportation Command shall provide to the
congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the
study required under subsection (a).
(2) Final report and briefing.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of
the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of
the military departments, and the commanders of the combatant
commands, shall--
(A) submit to the congressional defense committees
a final report on the study required under subsection
(a); and
(B) provide to such committees a briefing on the
report.
(3) Form of reports.--The report required under paragraph
(2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
(d) Definition of Sealift Ship.--In this section, the term
``sealift ship'' includes--
(1) theater and strategic platforms; and
(2) surge sealift vessels and non-governmental vessels
incorporated as part of the maritime logistics enterprise.
SEC. 1069. BIODEFENSE POSTURE REVIEWS.
(a) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--Not later than
December 31, 2026, and December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense
shall conduct a comprehensive examination of the biodefense policies,
practices, programs, and initiatives of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--Each review conducted under subsection (a) shall
include each of the following:
(1) An inventory and assessment of all existing strategies,
plans, policies, laws, and interagency agreements of the
Department of Defense related to biodefense, including
prevention, deterrence, preparedness, detection, response,
attribution, recovery, and mitigation.
(2) An identification of relevant biological threats,
including biological warfare, bioterrorism, naturally occurring
infectious diseases, and accidental exposures.
(3) An identification of the current programs, efforts, or
activities of the Department of Defense with respect to--
(A) preventing the acquisition, proliferation, and
use of a biological weapon;
(B) preventing an accidental or naturally occurring
biological outbreak; and
(C) mitigating the effects of a biological
epidemic.
(4) An identification of the roles and responsibilities of
the elements of the Department of Defense, including internal
and external coordination procedures, in identifying and
sharing information related to, warning of, and regarding
protection against, acts of terrorism using biological agents
and weapons and accidental or naturally occurring biological
outbreaks.
(5) An identification of methods in use by the Department
to address biological attacks with emerging artificial
intelligence and cyber capabilities.
(6) An identification of related or required capabilities
and activities required to support the national biodefense
strategy.
(7) Recommendations for strengthening and improving the
current biodefense capabilities, authorities, and command
structures of the Department.
(8) Recommendations for improving and formalizing
interagency coordination and support mechanisms with respect to
providing a robust national biodefense.
(9) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines
necessary.
(c) Submittal to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
completion of a review under subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
(A) provide to the congressional defense committees
a briefing on the review; and
(B) submit to the congressional defense committees
a copy of the review.
(2) Form of review.--Each review submitted under paragraph
(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
SEC. 1070. BRIEFINGS ON ATTEMPTS BY ALIENS AND FOREIGN ACTORS TO ACCESS
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.
(a) Initial Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing that includes, with respect to the five-year
period preceding the date of the briefing, the following:
(1) The number of instances in which an alien or a foreign
actor--
(A) attempted to enter a military installation or
facility or real property of the Department of Defense
located in the United States without authorization by
proceeding, in the direction of the installation,
facility, or real property, past the first point of the
access control process, and other than as directed by
security personnel as part of a controlled turnaround;
or
(B) gained entry to such an installation, facility,
or real property.
(2) For each instance identified under paragraph (1)--
(A) a summary of the entry or attempted entry of
the installation, facility, or real property;
(B) an identification of the alien or foreign actor
who entered or attempted to enter the installation,
facility, or real property; and
(C) with respect to each individual identified
under subparagraph (B)--
(i) the immigration status of the
individual (if any);
(ii) the country of origin of the
individual;
(iii) the method by which the individual
entered the United States and the date of
entry;
(iv) the intent of the individual when
entering or attempting to enter the
installation, facility, or real property,
including whether the individual was armed;
(v) any criminal background of the
individual; and
(vi) such other information obtained during
the Department of Defense investigation that
the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate.
(b) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the briefing required under subsection (a), and annually thereafter
until 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
that includes, with respect to the one-year period preceding the date
of the briefing, the information referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2)
of subsection (a).
(c) Definition of Alien.--In this section, the term ``alien'' has
the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).
SEC. 1071. REPORT ON RESOURCING OF ARCTIC STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees and the congressional research agencies a report that
includes cost data, for that fiscal year and the period covered by the
future-years defense program under section 221 of title 10, United
States Code, for the Arctic Strategy of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall
include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, an assessment of
the resourcing and military construction requirements to implement the
Arctic Strategy from funds requested for--
(1) the Department of the Navy;
(2) the Department of the Army;
(3) the United States Northern Command;
(4) the United States Special Operations Command; and
(5) such other components of the Department of Defense that
the Secretary determines are appropriate;
(c) Submission.--The Secretary shall submit the report required by
subsection (a) to the congressional defense committees and the
congressional research agencies--
(1) for fiscal year 2026, not later than May 1, 2025; and
(2) for fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, with the
materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in
support of the budget of the President for that fiscal year (as
submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
Code).
(d) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in--
(1) an unclassified form that may be made available to the
public; and
(2) an unclassified form that may include a classified
annex.
(e) Legislative Research Agency Defined.--In this section, the term
``legislative research agency'' includes the following:
(1) The Congressional Research Service.
(2) The Congressional Budget Office.
(3) The Government Accountability Office.
SEC. 1072. ANALYSES AND REPORTS ON AIR SUPERIORITY OF THE JOINT FORCE.
(a) Analyses and Reports Required.--The Secretary of Defense and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall--
(1) each separately conduct an analysis to determine how
air superiority will be secured for the Joint Force in the
2030s and the 2040s; and
(2) not later than October 15, 2025, each submit to the
congressional defense committees a separate report containing
the results of such analysis.
(b) Report Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a)(2)
shall include the following:
(1) An analysis of the expected capabilities, limitations,
operational dependencies, technical maturity, relevant
timelines, susceptibility to countermeasures of adversaries,
and costs of the following:
(A) FA-XX.
(B) The Penetrating Counter Air platform (PCA).
(C) The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
(D) Planned fighter modernization efforts.
(E) Space-based capabilities.
(F) Ground-based capabilities.
(G) Any other capabilities the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant to air superiority.
(2) A summary of tactical- and campaign-level modeling and
analysis that determines the individual effectiveness and
impacts of each of the capabilities described in subparagraphs
(A) through (G) of paragraph (1) on the ability of the Joint
Force to secure air superiority in the 2030s and the 2040s.
(3) An evaluation of the effectiveness and risks of
different potential force structures for achieving air
superiority in the 2030s and the 2040s, including an assessment
of the impacts of stand-in and stand-off force ratios on
campaign success.
(4) A description of the impact of the force structures
evaluated under paragraph (3) on--
(A) deterrence; and
(B) annual sustainment and operations costs.
(5) The number of fighter aircraft required by the
Department of Defense to fulfill the national defense strategy
and the number of such aircraft expected to be required in the
2030s and the 2040s to meet the changing threat environment.
(6) The programmed fighter force structure from 2030
through 2045, including a breakdown of the quantity and average
age of each type of fighter aircraft in each military service.
(7) The Secretary's and Chairman's estimate of fiscal and
personnel resources required to meet air superiority
requirements of the Joint Force.
(c) Requirements for Modeling and Analysis.--Modeling and analysis
conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be
based on projections of--
(1) the most-likely capabilities and force structure for
friendly and adversary forces expected in the 2030s and the
2040s; and
(2) the most-challenging capabilities and force structure
expected of such forces in such timeframe, which shall include
consideration of fielding delays associated with friendly force
capabilities beyond projected timelines, fielding of threat
adversary capabilities sooner than projected timelines, and a
highly contested electromagnetic spectrum.
(d) Nondelegation.--The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff may not delegate responsibility for the
analyses and reports under subsection (a) to any of the Armed Forces.
SEC. 1073. EXERCISE FOR COUNTERING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
and the Commander of the United States Northern Command, shall execute
a large-scale exercise in the special use airspace of the Department of
Defense to test the ability of the Department to respond to a variety
of threats to installations of the Department from unmanned aerial
systems.
(b) Elements.--The exercise required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The participation of not fewer than three commanders of
installations of the Department.
(2) A mix of high-end non-emitting threats and low-end
commercially available unmanned aerial systems.
(3) Installations with a range of capabilities and
equipment relating to countering unmanned aerial systems.
(4) No-notice simulations.
(5) Rules of engagement that reflect the strategy of the
Department for executing existing authorities for countering
unmanned aerial systems.
(6) The participation of other relevant Federal agencies,
as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the outcomes and lessons learned from the exercise required
under subsection (a).
SEC. 1074. REPORT ON OPERATIONAL PLANS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Assessments and Report Required.--Not later than September 30,
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) complete an assessment of the operational plans of the
Department of Defense, including the doctrine, organization,
training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel,
facilities, and policy required to execute such plans;
(2) complete an assessment of the process of the Department
for assessing and mitigating risk in the event of multiple
concurrent contingencies or protracted conflicts; and
(3) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes the results of such assessments.
(b) Elements.--The assessments and report required by paragraph (1)
shall--
(1) incorporate the planning assumptions of simultaneous
conflicts in three or more theaters;
(2) incorporate the planning assumptions of protracted
conflicts of six months, 12 months, and 24 months;
(3) outline any gaps or shortfalls in the requirements to
execute the assessed operational plans; and
(4) contain recommendations on preventative actions that
the Department of Defense could take to prepare for the
execution of operational plans and to mitigate risk in
associated scenarios.
SEC. 1075. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FUNERALS AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
ON HOLD UNTIL CAISSON SERVICES RESUME.
(a) Reports Required.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of
each fiscal quarter until the termination date specified in subsection
(b), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the total the number of funerals--
(A) for which caisson services at Arlington
National Cemetery were requested after the date on
which such services were suspended; and
(B) that have been delayed until the resumption of
such services; and
(2) in the case of each report after the first report, the
number of funerals for which such services were requested
during the quarter covered by the report.
(b) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
subsection is the earlier of the following dates:
(1) The date on which caisson services resume at Arlington
National Cemetery.
(2) The date that is three years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1076. PLAN FOR ENHANCEMENT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS RIVERINE
CAPABILITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the United
States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for the sustainment and
enhancement of a special operations riverine capability within the
United States Special Operations Command through fiscal year 2035.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
each of the following:
(1) An articulation of the potential value of special
operations riverine capabilities to accomplishing the
objectives of the national defense strategy, as required under
section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) An identification of manpower requirements and
sourcing.
(3) A plan for the sustainment, recapitalization, and
modernization of Special Operations Craft-Riverine maritime
craft.
(4) An assessment of the advisability and feasibility of
developing a future riverine maritime craft.
(5) An identification of infrastructure and training range
requirements and opportunities for improvements.
(6) Any other matters the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the
Commander of United States Special Operations Command determine
relevant.
SEC. 1077. ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMPLAINT
SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2029, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
Postsecondary Education Complaint System (referred to in this section
as the ``System'').
(b) Elements.--The annual reports required under subsection (a)
shall include the following elements:
(1) A qualitative description of the status of the System
in the year covered by the report.
(2) A qualitative description of the efforts made by the
Department of Defense that year to increase awareness and usage
of the System among those who are eligible to file complaints
through the System.
(3) The total number of complaints filed through the System
that year and the status of those complaints, such as closed or
active.
(4) The number of complaints that year broken down by--
(A) the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and
Space Force, respectively;
(B) issue; and
(C) educational institution sector, including
private for-profit, private non-profit, and public.
(5) A ranking of the top five issues raised by students
that year.
(6) The number of institutions with two or more complaints
that year, the names of those institutions, the number of
participants at each of those institutions, and the number of
complaints for each of those institutions.
(7) The number of views and visitors of the System website
that year.
(8) A discussion of how the elements described in
paragraphs (1) through (7) for that year compare to the those
elements in previous years.
SEC. 1078. STUDY AND REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE USE OF UNMANNED
GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED BY CERTAIN FOREIGN
ENTITIES.
(a) Study on Department of Defense Use of Certain Unmanned Ground
Vehicle Systems.--
(1) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
on the use by the Department of Defense of covered unmanned
ground vehicle systems manufactured by covered foreign
entities.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the study required
under paragraph (1). Such report shall include each of the
following:
(A) An assessment of the extent to which covered
unmanned ground vehicle systems manufactured by covered
foreign entities are used by the Department, including
a list of all such covered unmanned ground vehicle
systems.
(B) An assessment of the national security threats
associated with using covered unmanned ground vehicle
systems in applications of the Department, including
with respect to--
(i) cybersecurity;
(ii) technological maturity of the systems;
and
(iii) technological vulnerabilities in the
systems that may be exploited by foreign
adversaries of the United States.
(C) A description of any actions taken by the
Department to identify covered foreign entities that--
(i) develop or manufacture covered unmanned
ground vehicle systems; and
(ii) have a military-civil nexus on the
list maintained by the Department under section
1260H(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113
note).
(D) An assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of directing the Defense Innovation Unit,
or another entity in the Department of Defense, to
develop a list of United States manufacturers of
covered unmanned ground vehicle systems.
(E) A recommendation on whether a prohibition on
the procurement and operation of covered unmanned
ground vehicle systems is in the best interest of the
national security of the United States.
(F) The findings and recommendations of the
Secretary with respect to the matters covered by the
study and report.
(b) Prohibition on Procurement and Operation by Department of
Defense.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), and except as
provided in paragraph (2), beginning on the date that is one
year after the date of the submission of the report required
under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense may not
procure or operate any covered unmanned ground vehicle system
that is manufactured by a covered foreign entity.
(2) Exception for national security.--Paragraph (1) shall
not apply with respect to the procurement or operation of a
covered unmanned ground vehicle system that is manufactured by
a covered foreign entity if the Secretary of Defense or the
Secretary of a military department determines that the
procurement or operation of such system is in the national
interest of the United States.
(3) Applicability.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply unless
the Secretary of Defense includes in the report required under
paragraph (2) of subsection (a) a recommendation pursuant to
subparagraph (E) of that paragraph that a prohibition on the
procurement and operation of covered unmanned ground vehicle
systems is in the best interest of the national security of the
United States.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered foreign country'' means any of the
following:
(A) The People's Republic of China.
(B) The Russian Federation.
(C) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
(D) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(2) The term ``covered foreign entity'' means an entity
that is domiciled in a covered foreign country or subject to
influence or control by the government of a covered foreign
country, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
(3) The term ``covered unmanned ground vehicle system''--
(A) means a mechanical device that--
(i) is capable of locomotion, navigation,
or movement on the ground; and
(ii) operates at a distance from one or
more operators or supervisors based on commands
or in response to sensor data, or through any
combination thereof; and
(B) includes--
(i) remote surveillance vehicles,
autonomous patrol technologies, mobile
robotics, and humanoid robots; and
(ii) the vehicle, its payload, and any
external device used to control the vehicle.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1081. INTRODUCTION OF ENTITIES IN TRANSACTIONS CRITICAL TO
NATIONAL SECURITY.
Section 1047 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
amended by striking ``may facilitate the introduction'' and inserting
``shall facilitate the introduction''.
SEC. 1082. INSTALLATION ENERGY PLANS AND ASSESSMENT FOR REDUCTION OF
RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN ENERGY.
Section 1086 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-283; 10 U.S.C. 2911 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following new paragraph (2):
``(2) Submittal of plans.--
``(A) Main operating bases; feasibility
assessment.--Not later than December 23, 2023, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees--
``(i) an installation energy plan for each
main operating base on the list submitted under
paragraph (1)(A); and
``(ii) an assessment of the feasibility of
reaching the goal for the elimination of the
use of Russian energy pursuant to subsection
(b) on that base, including--
``(I) a description of the steps
that would be required to meet such
goal; and
``(II) an analysis of the effects
such steps would have on the national
security of the United States.
``(B) US european command operating bases.--Not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an installation energy
plan for each operating base within the area of
responsibility of the United States European
Command.'';
(2) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``a main'' and inserting ``an''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(h) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel, not more than 75 percent may be
obligated or expended until the submission of the installation energy
plans and assessment required under subsection (c)(2)(A).
``(i) Definition of Operating Base.--In this section, the term
`operating base' has the meaning of that term as used in the most
recently submitted Global Defense Posture Report, as required to be
submitted under section 113(g)(4)(A)(iii) of title 10, United States
Code.''.
SEC. 1083. EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE
NAVY.
Section 1092(a)(4) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2809) is amended by striking ``Not later than July 1, 2024'' and
inserting ``Not later than January 15, 2026''.
SEC. 1084. MODIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON EMERGING
BIOTECHNOLOGY.
Section 1091 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1929) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (3) and
redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);
(2) in subsection (g)(1), by inserting ``and 6 months''
after ``3 years''; and
(3) in subsection (r), by striking ``18 months after the
date on which it submits the final report required by
subsection (g)'' and inserting ``on December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1085. MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE SENSITIVE SUPPORT NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT.
Section 1055 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (3)''
and inserting ``paragraphs (3) and (4)'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as
paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively;
(C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) Routine defense sensitive support.--In the event that
the provision of defense sensitive support is routine defense
sensitive support, the Secretary shall provide notification
under paragraph (1) on a quarterly basis after providing the
support.''; and
(D) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by
striking ``paragraphs (1) and (3)'' and inserting
``paragraphs (1), (3), and (4)''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Defense Sensitive Support Defined'' and inserting
``Definitions'';
(B) by striking ``, the term `defense sensitive
support' means support provided by the Department of
Defense to a non-Department of Defense Federal
department or agency that requires special protection
from disclosure.'' and inserting a colon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(1) The term `defense sensitive support' means support
provided by the Department of Defense to a non-Department of
Defense Federal department or agency that requires special
protection from disclosure.
``(2) The term `routine defense sensitive support' has the
meaning given such term elsewhere in the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.''.
SEC. 1086. PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS FOR ARMY MOUNTAIN
WARFARE SCHOOL.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall develop and
implement a plan to establish. with regards to courses at the Army
Mountain Warfare School, each of the following:
(1) Additional skill identifiers for--
(A) enlisted members who complete the--
(i) Advanced Military Mountaineer Course
(Summer);
(ii) Advanced Military Mountaineer Course
(Winter);
(iii) Rough Terrain Evacuation Course; or
(iv) Mountain Rifleman Course;
(B) warrant officers who complete the Basic
Military Mountaineer Course; and
(C) enlisted members and warrant officers who
complete the Mountain Planner Course.
(2) New skill identifiers for commissioned officers who
complete the Basic Military Mountaineer Course or the Mountain
Planner Course.
(b) Briefing on Plan.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the Secretary completes the plan under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the plan and the
implementation of the plan.
SEC. 1087. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WORKING GROUP ON
MULTILATERAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
working group, or designated a working group of a similar nature, to
develop and coordinate artificial intelligence initiatives among the
allies and partners of the United States.
(b) Organization.--
(1) Designation of head.--The Secretary shall designate a
senior civilian officer of the Department of Defense or senior
military officer with experience leading relevant efforts, as
determined by the Secretary, to serve as the head of the
working group.
(2) Participation by other member countries.--The Secretary
shall establish a process to determine which allies and
partners of the United States shall be asked to participate as
member countries in the working group.
(c) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the working group
shall be to develop and coordinate efforts to implement an artificial
intelligence initiative between the Department of Defense and allies
and partners of the United States, including by--
(1) comparing tools and practices for artificial
intelligence systems for covered operational uses by member
countries;
(2) identifying (including by experimenting, testing, and
evaluating) potential solutions to advance and accelerate the
interoperability of artificial intelligence systems used for
intelligence sharing, battlespace awareness, and other covered
operational uses;
(3) developing a shared strategy for the research,
development, test, evaluation, and employment of artificial
intelligence systems for covered operational uses carried out
jointly by the member countries;
(4) managing data for artificial intelligence systems,
including multi-level security of training and operational data
used by such systems;
(5) testing and evaluating the capabilities of the defense
industrial base of the member countries to incorporate
artificial intelligence systems into systems used for covered
operational uses;
(6) expanding innovation efforts by the member countries
and share among such countries best practices for the
accelerated procurement and adoption of artificial intelligence
technologies for covered operational uses;
(7) carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
determines to be relevant to such responsibilities.
(d) Control of Knowledge and Technical Data.--The Secretary shall
seek to ensure that any knowledge or technical data produced by a
member country under any cooperative project carried out by the working
group shall be controlled by that country under the export control laws
and regulations of that country and shall not be subject to the
jurisdiction or control of any other member country.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
working group shall terminate on September 30, 2028.
(2) Authority to extend.--The Secretary may extend the
termination date under paragraph (1) if the Secretary
determines such extension to be in the national security
interests of the United States.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``battlespace awareness'' has the meaning
given that term in the Joint Publication 1-02 of the Department
of Defense, titled ``Department of Defense Dictionary of
Military and Associated Terms'', or successor publication.
(2) The term ``covered operational use'' means use by a
government for operations in a defense context.
(3) The term ``member country'' means a member country of
the working group.
SEC. 1088. RESUMPTION OF CAISSON SERVICES AT FUNERAL SERVICES AT
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Army shall conduct at least
20 funeral services with caisson services each week at Arlington
National Cemetery beginning on the date on which the Secretary of the
Army determines that--
(1) the renovations of the historic stables in buildings
233 and 236 at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall are complete;
and
(2) the caisson herd is fully constituted, trained, and
certified.
(b) Option for Limited Services.--The Secretary of the Army may
elect to resume limited caisson services at Arlington National Cemetery
before the requirements of subsection (a) have been met if the
Secretary--
(1) determines that the health of the caisson herd and the
sustainability of caisson services can be maintained without
disruption; and
(2) consults with the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives before resuming such
limited services.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, with respect to the caisson
herd:
(1) The term ``fully constituted'' means that such herd is
comprised of at least--
(A) four caisson squads of eleven horses in each;
(B) 14 caparison horses; and
(C) four outreach horses.
(2) The term ``trained'' means that each caisson squad
within such herd has completed the specialized training
determined necessary by the Commander of the Military District
of Washington to resume caisson support for funeral services.
(3) The term ``certified'' means that the Commander of the
Military District of Washington, in consultation with equine
and veterinary experts, has confirmed to the Secretary of the
Army that each caisson squad within such herd has met the
training, health, and fitness requirements determined
appropriate by the Secretary.
SEC. 1089. LIAISON WITH COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TASK FORCE.
(a) Liaison Required.--The Director of the All-Domain Anomaly
Resolution Office of the Department of Defense shall designate one or
more employees of the Office to act as a liaison with the Counter
Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force established under section 925 to
improve coordination of efforts and support enabling capabilities of
mutual benefit.
(b) Responsibilities.--An individual designated as a liaison under
subsection (a) shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Conducting information sharing between the Office and
the Task Force on identified or suspected Unmanned Aerial
Systems events, including incident reporting, incident
responses, and data on technical characterization of the known
or suspected threats.
(2) Coordinating the development of technical capabilities
for sensing and response to threats.
(3) Developing coordinated tactics, techniques, and
procedures for incident response.
SEC. 1090. RESPONDING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INCURSIONS.
(a) Development of Strategy of Department of Defense for Countering
Threats From Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology.--The Secretary of
Defense shall develop a strategy for countering unmanned aircraft
systems (hereinafter in this section referred to as ``UAS'') technology
and the threats such technology poses to facilities, personnel, and
assets of the Department of Defense in the United States.
(b) Assessment of Counter UAS Technology.--
(1) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Transportation, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National
Intelligence, shall conduct an assessment of--
(A) countering UAS technology;
(B) the threats such technology poses to
facilities, personnel, and assets of the Department of
Defense in the United States; and
(C) the existing counter UAS enterprise of the
Department.
(2) Report.--Not later than June 1, 2025, the Secretary
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on the assessment conducted under paragraph (1). Such
report shall include--
(A) the findings of the assessment;
(B) a compilation of any recommended changes to the
countering UAS technology of the Department, including
adjustments in the allocation of resources, in law,
policy, or any other authorities;
(C) recommendations for requirements for the
Department of Defense to pre-coordinate planned actions
in response to anticipated types of UAS incursions with
other relevant Federal departments and agencies; and
(D) such other matters as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
Judiciary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence
of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
Judiciary, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1091. PRIORITIZATION OF ACCREDITATION OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED
INFORMATION FACILITIES SUPPORTING DX-RATED PROGRAMS.
(a) Framework for Prioritized Review Required.--Not later than 270
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall develop a framework for prioritized review and
accreditation and reaccreditations of sensitive compartmented
information facilities and classified communications networks at
facilities that are not located on a Department of Defense installation
or facility.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, in
developing the framework under subsection (a), the Secretary should
take into consideration the accreditation or reaccreditation of
facilities and networks that would support programs that are rated
``DX'' pursuant to section 700.11 of title 15, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations.
(c) Submittal to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees the framework developed under
subsection (a).
SEC. 1092. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY CAPITAL FORUM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a forum
to--
(1) convene domestic and international institutional
financiers, capital providers, investors, entrepreneurs,
innovators, business persons, representatives from across the
private sector, relevant United States Government offices, and
government and private entities of partner nations; and
(2) allow the exchange of information between the entities
referred to in paragraph (1) and the Department of Defense
relating to transactions or potential transactions, in
accordance with applicable law, and to integrate efforts to
achieve coordinated effects to support the national security
interests of the United States.
(b) Chair.--The Chair of the forum established under subsection (a)
shall be the Director of the Office of Strategic Capital.
(c) Designation of Executive Agent.--The Secretary may designate
the Director as the sole Executive Agent with respect to the
authorities and responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense under
section 1047 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(d) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance on
the establishment and operation of the forum established under
subsection (a), including regarding the vetting and selection of
participants. Such guidance shall include each of the following:
(1) A process for due diligence vetting of investment fund
participants to exclude funds with significant investments to
or from countries of concern.
(2) The development of selection criteria for the
consideration of a diverse range of investment fund
participants, including by fund size, company-size, socio-
economic status, and participating investment sectors.
(3) Reporting responsibilities for participants to avoid or
mitigate potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
(4) The development of a process for the recusal or removal
of participants.
SEC. 1093. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO THE FOOD PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) implement the recommendations of the Comptroller
General of the United States contained in the report published
by the Comptroller General in June 2024 and titled ``DOD Food
Program: Additional Actions Needed to Implement, Oversee, and
Evaluate Nutrition Efforts for Service Members'' (GAO-24-
106155); or
(2) if the Secretary does not implement any such
recommendation, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report explaining
why the Secretary has not implemented those recommendations.
SEC. 1094. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT TO AIR
SHOWS.
(a) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary
of the Air Force, shall provide to Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the provision of
military aircraft support to air shows. Such briefing shall include
each of the following:
(1) The total number of air shows for which military
aircraft support was provided during the three-year period
preceding the date of the briefing.
(2) For each such air show, the cost of providing the
support, including the cost of training for and supporting the
air show and any cost agreements associated with the provision
of such support that were entered into between the Department
of Defense and any non-Department entity.
(3) An identification of any military assets deployed for
the purpose of providing military aircraft support to an air
show during the three-year period preceding the date of the
briefing.
(4) An analysis of the effect on military readiness of
dedicating military assets for use an at air show.
(5) A description of the selection criteria and approval
process used in determining the locations for air shows for
which military aircraft support is provided, including an
identification of any instance in which a request for the
provision of support for an air show was denied.
(6) An analysis of the costs and benefits to the Department
of Defense of providing military aircraft support to air shows,
including air shows specifically in rural or small market
areas.
(7) An identification of any measurable effect on
recruiting as a result of providing military aircraft support
to air shows.
(8) A recommendation with respect to the advisability and
feasibility of establishing the pilot program required under
subsection (b).
(b) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary
of the Air Force, shall establish a one-year pilot program under which
the Secretary shall provide military aircraft and aerial demonstration
teams in support of not fewer than five air shows located in rural or
small market areas across the country for the purpose of providing the
public with positive exposure to the Armed Forces.
(c) Reports.--Not later than June 30, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate
and House of Representatives a report on the pilot program required
under subsection (b). Such report shall include each of the following:
(1) The total number of air shows for which military
aircraft support was provided during the pilot program.
(2) For each such air show, the cost of providing the
support, including the cost of training for and supporting the
air show and any cost agreements associated with the provision
of such support that were entered into between the Department
of Defense and any non-Department entity.
(3) The number of military assets deployed for the purpose
of providing support to each such air show.
(4) An analysis of the effect on military readiness of
dedicating military assets for use an at air show.
(5) A description of the selection criteria and approval
process used in determining the locations for air shows for
which military aircraft support was provided under the pilot
program, including any instance in which a request for an air
show was denied.
(6) An analysis of the costs and benefits to the Department
of Defense of providing military aircraft support to air shows,
including air shows specifically in rural or small market
areas.
(7) An identification of any measurable effect on
recruiting as a result of providing military aircraft support
to air shows.
(8) An analysis of the costs and benefits of providing
military aircraft support to air shows compared to other
initiatives to encourage military recruitment, including an
analysis of the costs and benefits of mandating that each of
the Armed Forces provide military aircraft support to air shows
each year.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information
technology personnel.
Sec. 1102. Extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of
military spouses by Federal agencies.
Sec. 1103. Extension of living quarters allowance to civilian DOD
employees in positions with critical
shortages stationed in Guam.
Sec. 1104. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
on premium pay and aggregate limitation on
pay for federal civilian employees working
overseas.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to
civilian personnel on official duty in a
combat zone.
Sec. 1106. Pilot program for overseas work-period for DOD competitive
service positions.
Sec. 1107. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at
Inter-American Defense College.
Sec. 1108. Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective
service.
Sec. 1109. Increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for
Federal employees.
Sec. 1110. Sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations.
Sec. 1111. Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial
base facilities and Major Range and Test
Facilities Base.
Sec. 1112. Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense
Fellows Program.
Sec. 1113. Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the
workforce to improve the technical skills
and expertise at certain Department of
Defense laboratories.
Sec. 1114. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5,
United States Code.
Sec. 1115. Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and
inclusion positions; hiring freeze.
SEC. 1101. PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE TEMPORARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL.
Section 1110(a)(1)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 5 U.S.C. 3702 note) is amended by
inserting ``or performs financial management and budgeting tasks for a
private sector organization that primarily develops software or
provides software services'' before the semicolon at the end.
SEC. 1102. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF
MILITARY SPOUSES BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.
(a) In General.--Section 573(e) of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 5
U.S.C. 3330d note) is repealed.
(b) Extension and Report.--Section 1119 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking ``December 31, 2028''
and inserting ``December 31, 2033''; and
(2) by adding after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Reports.--
``(1) In general.--Not later December 31, 2025, and each
year thereafter until the sunset date in subsection (d), the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the
Office of Personnel Management, shall--
``(A) submit a report, to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House Representatives and the Senate,
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Oversight
and Accountability of the House of Representatives, on
the use of the hiring authority under section 3330d of
title 5, United States Code; and
``(B) publish such report on the public website of
the Department of Defense.
``(2) Contents.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include information on--
``(A) how often such authority is used by agencies;
``(B) what positions are filled using such
authority, and the grade and locations of such
positions;
``(C) the number of military spouse applicants
seeking positions under such authority who were not
selected and the grade and locations of such positions;
``(D) the number of military spouse applicants
selected for a position they were subsequently
determined to not be qualified for; and
``(E) how often Department of Defense components
exercised exceptions to spouse preference procedures
and the grade and locations of such positions.
``(3) Final report.--The final report required under
paragraph (1) shall, in addition to the contents required under
paragraph (2), include--
``(A) an assessment of the effectiveness of such
authority in placing military spouses into jobs for
which they were highly qualified, including an analysis
of their success, as determined by their tenure,
promotion, and performance reviews, along with any
other matters the Secretary considers appropriate; and
``(B) whether such authority should be made
permanent.''.
(c) Technical Amendments.--
(1) In general.--Section 1119(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``(2)'' and all that
follows through ``the following:'' and
inserting the following:
``(2) in subsection (a)--
``(A) by redesignating paragraph (5), as added by
section 1112(a)(1)(C) of this Act, as paragraph (6);
and
``(B) by inserting after paragraph (4), as
redesignated by section 1112(a)(1)(A) of this Act, the
following:''; and
(ii) in the quoted material, by striking
``(4) The term'' and inserting ``(5) The
term''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``, as amended by section
1112(a)(2) of this Act'' after ``in subsection
(b)'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(2)'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(3)''; and
(iv) in subparagraph C), in the quoted
material, by striking ``(3) a spouse'' and
inserting ``(4) a spouse''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1)
shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section
1119 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31).
SEC. 1103. EXTENSION OF LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE TO CIVILIAN DOD
EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS WITH CRITICAL SHORTAGES STATIONED
IN GUAM.
Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``department of the
navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in guam for
performing work, or supporting work being performed, aboard or
dockside, of u.s. naval vessels'' and inserting ``civilian
employees of the department of defense stationed in guam'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary of the
Navy'' and inserting ``Secretary of Defense''; and
(3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``(b) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
employee' means any civilian employee of the Department of Defense
whose permanent duty station is located in Guam and who has been deemed
by the Secretary of Defense to be employed in a position with critical
shortages.
``(c) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
January 1, 2034.''.
SEC. 1104. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION
ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR
FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.
Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122
Stat. 4615), as most recently amended by section 1102 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263), is further amended by striking ``through 2024'' and
inserting ``through 2025''.
SEC. 1105. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT
ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN
PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.
Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 443), as added by section
1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently
amended by section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), is further amended by striking
``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
SEC. 1106. PILOT PROGRAM FOR OVERSEAS WORK-PERIOD FOR DOD COMPETITIVE
SERVICE POSITIONS.
(a) In General.--The 5-year limitation on competitive service
employment in a foreign area in Department of Defense Instruction
1400.25, titled ``DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment
in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights'' and issued on July 26,
2012 (or a successor instruction), may be extended by the first 0-6 in
the employees chain of command for one additional 5 year term.
(b) Extension.--An extension request under subsection (a) shall not
require a business case, or similar, analysis to justify the additional
foreign area extension.
(c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, and yearly after
that for the next 5 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a
report to the congressional defense committees on the following:
(1) The impact of this section on recruiting and retaining
civilian competitive service employees at the Department of
Defense.
(2) The total number of--
(A) Department employees that were able to remain
in positions as a result of this section; and
(B) Department positions that were not open for
initial appointments as a result of this section.
(3) The grade and classification of Department positions
affected by this section.
(4) Any other information the Secretary deems appropriate.
(d) Foreign Area Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign
area'' means any location that is not within a nonforeign area (as that
term is defined in section 591.205 of title 5, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulation).
(e) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall expire on the
date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1107. EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION OF CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBERS AT
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE COLLEGE.
(a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1595 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(9) The United States Element of the Inter-American
Defense College.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``institutions'' and
inserting ``organizations''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Institutions'' and inserting ``Organizations''; and
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``institutions'' and inserting
``organizations''.
SEC. 1108. TREATMENT OF VETERANS WHO DID NOT REGISTER FOR THE SELECTIVE
SERVICE.
Section 3328 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``(50 U.S.C. App.
453)'' and inserting ``(50 U.S.C. 3802)'';
(2) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection:
``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual--
``(1) who is a veteran;
``(2) who provides evidence of active duty service to the
Executive agency in which the individual seeks an appointment;
and
``(3) for whom the requirement to register under section 3
of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3802) has
terminated or is now inapplicable due to age.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) In this section, the terms `active duty' and `veteran' have
the meaning given those terms in section 101 of title 38.''.
SEC. 1109. INCREASE IN MILITARY LEAVE ACCRUAL AND ACCUMULATION FOR
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
Section 6323(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``15 days'' each place it appears and inserting ``20 days''.
SEC. 1110. SUFFICIENT FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL COVERED INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that--
(1) a sufficient number of firefighter personnel are on
duty at each covered installation to maintain manning and
service necessary to safeguard life and property at such
covered installation; and
(2) a risk assessment may not be used to limit the number
of firefighter personnel at a covered installation.
(b) Covered Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered installation'' means a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Chief of Space Operations of the United States
Space Force with a space launch facility.
SEC. 1111. EXTENSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL
BASE FACILITIES AND MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE.
(a) Extension.--Section 1125(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.;
Public Law 114-328) is amended by striking ``through 2028'' and
inserting ``through 2030''.
(b) Briefing.--Section 1102(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91), as amended
by section 1107(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1597), is further amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2030''; and
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(as amended by
subsection (a))''.
SEC. 1112. MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOHN S. MCCAIN STRATEGIC DEFENSE
FELLOWS PROGRAM.
(a) Noncompetitive Appointment and Conversion Authority.--Section
932(f) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 115-232) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraphs:
``(2) Noncompetitive appointment or conversion.--
``(A) In general.--Upon a participant's successful
completion of the fellows program, the Secretary may,
without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of
chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code,
noncompetitively appoint or convert the participant
into a vacant competitive or excepted service position
in the Department, if the Secretary determines that
such appointment or conversion will contribute to the
development of highly qualified future senior leaders
for the Department.
``(B) Grade.--The Secretary may appoint or convert
a participant under subparagraph (A) into a position at
or below the level of GS-13 of the General Schedule or
an equivalent position for which the participant is
qualified without regard to any minimum time-in-grade
requirements.
``(C) Consent.--Before converting an individual to
the competitive service under this paragraph, the
Secretary shall notify and receive written consent from
the individual of the individual's change in status.
``(3) Appointment of former participants.--The Secretary
may use the authority provided by paragraph (2) for a
participant--
``(A) not later than one year after the date of the
participant's successful completion of the fellows
program; or
``(B) in the case of a participant who entered the
fellows program before the date of the enactment of
this subparagraph, not later than one year after such
date of enactment.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 932(e)(2) of such Act is amended
by inserting before the period at the end of the last sentence the
following: ``and subsection (f)(2)''.
SEC. 1113. MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON DYNAMIC SHAPING OF THE
WORKFORCE TO IMPROVE THE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.
Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 4091 note prec.; Public Law 114-92) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by inserting ``or 8414'' before ``of
title 5''; and
(ii) by striking ``or 3522'' and inserting
``or 8414(b)(1)(B)''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``section 8414(b)(1)(B)
of title 5, United States Code, without regard to
clause (iv) or (v) of such section or section 3522 of
such title'' and inserting ``section 3522 of title 5,
United States Code''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 4121(b)'' and
inserting ``subsections (a) and (b) of section 4121''.
SEC. 1114. CONTINUITY OF COVERAGE UNDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5,
UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Military Leave for Federal Civilian Employees.--Section 6323 of
title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``as a Reserve of the
armed forces or member of the National Guard'' and inserting
``as a Reserve of the armed forces, a member of the National
Guard, or a member of the Space Force in space force active
status (as defined in section 101(e)(1) of title 10) and not on
sustained duty under section 20105 of title 10''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the semicolon
at the end the following: ``or is a member of the Space Force
in space force active status (as defined in section 101(e)(1)
of title 10) and not on sustained duty under section 20105 of
title 10''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Section heading.--The heading of such section is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 6323. Military leave: Reserves, National Guard members, and
certain members of the Space Force''.
(2) Table of sections.--The item relating to such section
in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of such
title is amended to read as follows:
``6323. Military leave: Reserves, National Guard members, and certain
members of the Space Force.''.
SEC. 1115. LIMITATION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION POSITIONS; HIRING FREEZE.
(a) In General.--During the period described in subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense may not--
(1) establish any new positions within the Department of
Defense with responsibility for matters relating to diversity,
equity, and inclusion; or
(2) fill any vacancies in positions in the Department with
responsibility for such matters.
(b) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is
the period--
(1) beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) ending on the earlier of--
(A) the date the Comptroller General submits to
Congress the study required by section 529B(b)(2) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31); or
(B) the date that is 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to prevent the Secretary from reducing the number of positions relating
to diversity, equity, and inclusion or from eliminating specific
positions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces and modification of support
for execution of bilateral agreements
concerning illicit transnational maritime
activity in Africa.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1203. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and
activities.
Sec. 1204. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations,
irregular warfare, and sensitive
activities.
Sec. 1205. Extension of modification to authority to provide support
for conduct of operations.
Sec. 1206. Extension of authorities.
Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of defense operational resilience
international cooperation pilot program.
Sec. 1208. Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral
security cooperation programs and
activities.
Sec. 1209. Temporary authority to provide training to military forces
or national security forces of Costa Rica
and Panama.
Sec. 1210. Improvements to defense acquisition workforce for foreign
military sales.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1211. Statement of policy ensuring Israel's defense.
Sec. 1212. Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel
cooperation.
Sec. 1213. Requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military
exercises.
Sec. 1214. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
between the United States and Israel.
Sec. 1215. Establishment of program between the United States and
Israel for military trauma education and
training.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
Sec. 1221. Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military
Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military
power of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Modification of report on the military capabilities of Iran
and related activities.
Sec. 1224. Prohibition on providing funding to Iranian entities.
Sec. 1225. Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran.
Sec. 1226. Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to
Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
Sec. 1227. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations.
Sec. 1228. Extension and modification of security briefings on
Afghanistan.
Sec. 1229. Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
Sec. 1230. Extension of authority to support operations and activities
of the office of security cooperation in
Iraq.
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to counter the Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1232. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted
Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1233. Statement of policy on recognition of the Assad regime.
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
SEC. 1201. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
SECURITY FORCES AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT FOR EXECUTION
OF BILATERAL AGREEMENTS CONCERNING ILLICIT TRANSNATIONAL
MARITIME ACTIVITY IN AFRICA.
(a) Modification of Authority to Build Capacity of Foreign Security
Forces.--Paragraph (2) of section 333(g) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(2) Availability of funds for programs across fiscal
years.--Amounts made available in fiscal year 2025 or any
subsequent fiscal year to carry out the authority in subsection
(a) may be used for programs under that authority that begin in
such fiscal year and end not later than the end of the third
fiscal year thereafter.''.
(b) Modification of Support for Execution of Bilateral Agreements
Concerning Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity in Africa.--Section
1808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10
U.S.C. 331 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``in africa''; and
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``African''.
SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT INSTRUCTION
AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
(a) In General.--Section 352(e) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``(e) Costs.--(1) The fixed costs of the School may be paid from
amounts made available for the Navy as follows:
``(A) The costs of operating and maintaining the School may
be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for operation
and maintenance.
``(B) The costs of the equipment requirements of the School
may be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for
procurement.
``(C) The costs of the facilities construction requirements
of the School may be paid from amounts made available to the
Navy for military construction.
``(2) The food procurement and service costs of the School that may
be paid from amounts made available to the Navy for operation and
maintenance are as follows:
``(A) The costs of providing food services to personnel,
visitors, and international students at the School.
``(B) The costs of operating, maintaining, and sustaining a
dining facility or contracted food services at the School.''.
(b) Updates Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update the
Security Assistance Management Manual (DSCA 5105.38-M) and volume 15 of
the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD 7000.14-
R) in accordance with the amendment made by this section.
SEC. 1203. ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES.
Section 383(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, including a description of challenges in executing the
program,'' after ``lessons learned''.
SEC. 1204. QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONS,
IRREGULAR WARFARE, AND SENSITIVE ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Section 485 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Monthly
counterterrorism operations briefings'' and inserting
``Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
warfare, and sensitive activities''; and
(2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Briefings Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide
to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings on
counterterrorism operations and related activities (including the use
of military force under the notion of collective self-defense of
foreign partners), irregular warfare activities, and other sensitive
activities conducted by the Department of Defense.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 23 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating
to section 485 and inserting the following:
``485. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular
warfare, and sensitive activities.''.
SEC. 1205. EXTENSION OF MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT
FOR CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 1205 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2830) is amended by striking ``such section 331'' and all that
follows and inserting the following: ``such section 331--
``(1) in each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 may not exceed
$950,000,000; and
``(2) in each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 may not exceed
$750,000,000.''.
(b) Modification to Annual Report.--Section 386(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H)
as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and
(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
redesignated, the following:
``(A) With respect to section 331 of this title,
the value of all logistic support, supplies, and
services for which notice is required by such
section.''.
(2) In paragraph (3)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J)
as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (A) the following:
``(B) The number of new programs carried out during
the period of the report that required notice under
section 331 of this title.''.
SEC. 1206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES.
(a) Security Cooperation Programs With Foreign Partners.--Section
1208 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2831; 10 U.S.C. 301
note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``2025'' and inserting
``2027''.
(b) Implementation of Act.--Section 1210E(a) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1207. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2027'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027'';
(B) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$15,000,000''; and
(C) by striking ``, which shall be allocated in
accordance with the priorities of the commanders of the
geographic combatant commands'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as
subsections (f) through (h), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Prioritization.--In providing security cooperation for the
purposes described in section (c)(1), the Secretary shall prioritize
efforts based on--
``(1) the priorities of the commanders of the geographic
combatant commands;
``(2) the operational relevance of the effort;
``(3) the need of the foreign partner; and
``(4) programs in less developed countries.''; and
(5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking
``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1208. ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MULTILATERAL
SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
(a) Authority To Accept and Expend Contributions.--The Secretary of
Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may accept,
manage, and expend contributions, including funds and defense articles
and defense services, from foreign governments for mutually agreed upon
purposes to carry out security cooperation programs and activities of
the Department of Defense authorized by--
(1) chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code;
(2) the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative authorized
by section 1323; or
(3) section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068).
(b) Account Requirements.--
(1) Funds.--Contributions of funds accepted under
subsection (a) shall be placed in an account established for
such purpose and shall remain available for the following 2
fiscal years for the mutually agreed upon purposes specified in
subsection (a).
(2) Defense articles.--Contributions of defense articles
accepted under subsection (a) shall be placed in United States
inventory.
(3) Separate country accounts.--The Secretary of Defense
shall establish a separate sub-account for each country under
the account established under paragraph (1).
(4) Compliance.--Such expenditures and provision of defense
articles and services shall comply with the prohibitions and
limitations, notice, reporting, and other requirements
specified in such authorities or applicable statute.
(c) Previously Denied Funds.--Funds accepted or otherwise made
available under subsection (a) may not be expended, in whole or in
part, for any purpose for which Congress has previously denied funds.
(d) Notification Required.--Not later than 48 hours after receiving
a contribution under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a written
notification that, at a minimum, includes an identification of the
following:
(1) The foreign government making the contribution.
(2) The mutually agreed upon purpose for which the
contribution is being made.
(3) The process and anticipated timeline for the use of
such contribution under the authorities specified in subsection
(a).
(4) Any other condition or limitation placed on the
contribution by the foreign government making the contribution.
(e) Annual Report.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and March 1 of
each year thereafter through 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report on any funds accepted or
expended under this section during the preceding calendar year,
including the following:
(1) An identification of the foreign government or
governments involved from which contributions were received.
(2) For each foreign government--
(A) the amount of funds, equipment, or type of
services provided by the foreign government; and
(B) the amount of any remaining unobligated balance
or accepted equipment remaining in United States
inventory.
(3) A description of the purpose of such contributions were
provided.
(4) A description of any written agreement entered into
with a country under this section, including the date on which
the agreement was signed.
(f) Submission of Instruments.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
signature, conclusion, or other finalization of any non-binding
instrument related to the implementation of this section, the
President shall submit to the appropriate committees of
Congress the text of such agreement or instrument.
(2) Non-duplication of efforts; rule of construction.--To
the extent the text of a non-binding instrument is submitted to
the appropriate committees of Congress pursuant to paragraph
(1), such text shall not be required to be submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 112b(a)(1)(A)(ii) of title 1,
United States Code. Paragraph (1) may not be construed to
relieve the executive branch of any other requirement of
section 112b of title 1, United States Code, or any other
provision of law.
(3) Definitions.--
(A) The term ``text'', with respect to a non-
binding instrument, includes--
(i) any annex, appendix, codicil, side
agreement, side letter, or any document of
similar purpose or function to the
aforementioned, regardless of the title of the
document, that is entered into
contemporaneously and in conjunction with the
non-binding instrument; and
(ii) any implementing agreement or
arrangement, or any document of similar purpose
or function to the aforementioned, regardless
of the title of the document, that is entered
into contemporaneously and in conjunction with
the non-binding instrument.
(B) The term ``contemporaneously and in conjunction
with''--
(i) shall be construed liberally; and
(ii) may not be interpreted to require any
action to have occurred simultaneously or on
the same day.
(g) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.
(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
as circumventing the applicable requirements of the Arms Export Control
Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).
(i) Termination.--The authority provided by this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2029.
SEC. 1209. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO MILITARY FORCES
OR NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES OF COSTA RICA AND PANAMA.
In conducting training with friendly foreign countries under
section 321 of title 10, United States Code, notwithstanding subsection
(a)(2) of that section, beginning on the date of the enactment of this
Act and ending on December 31, 2030, the general purpose forces of the
United States Armed Forces may train with the military forces or
national security forces of the following countries:
(1) Costa Rica.
(2) Panama.
SEC. 1210. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE FOR FOREIGN
MILITARY SALES.
(a) Study and Report.--
(1) Study.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization or
federally funded research and development center to study--
(A) the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a contracting capacity that is specific to
the execution of contracts for foreign military sales;
and
(B) the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a dedicated contracting capacity to
directly support foreign military sales contracting
activities.
(2) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that contains--
(A) the results of the study required by paragraph
(1); and
(B) any comments of the Secretary with respect to
the study.
(b) Foreign Military Sales Continuous Process Improvement Board.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a Foreign Military Sales Continuous Process
Improvement Board (in this section referred to as the
``Board'') to serve as an enduring governance structure within
the Department of Defense that reports to the Secretary on
matters relating to the foreign military sales process so as to
enhance accountability and continuous improvement within the
Department, including the objectives of--
(A) improving the understanding, among officials of
the Department, of ally and partner requirements;
(B) enabling efficient reviews for release of
technology;
(C) providing ally and partner countries with
relevant priority equipment;
(D) accelerating acquisition and contracting
support;
(E) expanding the capacity of the defense
industrial base;
(F) working with other departments and agencies to
promote broad United States Government support; and
(G) any other matters determined by the Secretary
to be relevant to the Board.
(2) Membership.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer
than seven members, each of whom shall have expertise in
security cooperation, security assistance, defense acquisition,
business process reform, or any disciplines the Secretary
determines to be important to the functioning of the Board.
(3) Sunset.--This subsection shall terminate on December
31, 2030.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``defense acquisition workforce'' means the
Department of Defense acquisition workforce described in
chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an
organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a)
of such Code
(3) The term ``security cooperation workforce'' has the
meaning given the term in section 384 of title 10, United
States Code.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel
SEC. 1211. STATEMENT OF POLICY ENSURING ISRAEL'S DEFENSE.
It is the policy of the United States to work with Israel to ensure
adequate stocks of interceptors and weapons system components to defend
Israel against air and missile threats from Iran and Iranian military
proxies, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and the Palestinian
Islamic Jihad, if the transfer of such interceptors and weapons system
components are in the national security interests of the United States.
SEC. 1212. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-TUNNEL
COOPERATION.
Subsection (a)(1) of section 1279 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is
amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``detect, map, and
neutralize underground tunnels'' and inserting ``detect, map, maneuver
in, and neutralize underground tunnels''.
SEC. 1213. REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT SUBTERRANEAN WARFARE MILITARY
EXERCISES.
(a) Exercises Required.--Beginning on January 1 of the year that
begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall require the United States Central Command or other
relevant commands, units, or organizations of the United States
military services, as the Secretary determines appropriate, to conduct
military exercises that--
(1) occur not fewer than once in a calendar year;
(2) shall include invitations for the armed forces of
Israel, provided that the Government of Israel consents to the
participation of its forces in such exercises;
(3) may include invitations for the armed forces of other
allies and partners of the United States to take part in the
exercises;
(4) seek to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness
of the United States military services, the armed forces of
Israel, and the armed forces of other allies and partners of
the United States in coalition operations; and
(5) shall include, if available resources permit, the
following activities--
(A) practicing or simulating locating subterranean
tunnel entrances and exits;
(B) practicing infiltrating and mapping
subterranean tunnels;
(C) practicing maneuvering within subterranean
tunnels of varying sizes; and
(D) practicing neutralizing or demolishing
subterranean tunnels.
(b) Sunset.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall terminate on
December 31 of the year described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1214. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL PRIORITIES
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.
The Secretary of Defense shall seek to establish a partnership
between the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense and
appropriate counterparts of Israel in order to--
(1) enhance market opportunities for United States-based
and Israeli-based defense technology companies;
(2) increase interoperability through dual-use and emerging
technologies;
(3) counter Iran and Iran-aligned adversarial proxy group
development of dual-use defense technologies; and
(4) in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of
the Israeli ministry of defense--
(A) enable coordination on defense industrial
priorities;
(B) streamline emerging defense technology research
and development;
(C) create more pathways to market for defense
technology startups;
(D) collaborate on the development of dual-use
defense capabilities through coordination; and
(E) leverage other private capital, equity or
venture funding opportunities to augment government
funds for technology deployment or scaling.
SEC. 1215. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
ISRAEL FOR MILITARY TRAUMA EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, may establish a joint education and training
program with appropriate personnel of the Medical Corps of the Israel
Defense Forces.
(b) Education and Training Activities.--The joint program
authorized by subsection (a) may include the following activities
between personnel of the United States military health system and the
Medical Corps of the Israel Defense Forces:
(1) Dialogue on best practices for general trauma care,
with a focus on amputation and amputee care, including the
following elements of amputee care:
(A) Use of prosthetics.
(B) Wound care.
(C) Rehabilitative therapy.
(D) Family counseling.
(E) Mental health therapy.
(2) Training and support on trauma care, including
amputation and amputee care.
(3) Conducting relevant joint conferences and exchanges of
military medical professionals.
(4) Opportunities for personnel to attend classes offered
on best practices for trauma and amputee rehabilitation.
(5) Any other relevant amputee care educational activity
that the Secretary of Defense and appropriate officials from
the Israel Defense Forces determine appropriate.
(c) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out the joint program
authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the
authorities under chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
SEC. 1221. KEY PARTNERS FOR MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL INTEGRATION MILITARY
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, using existing
authorities, including section 311 of title 10, United States Code, as
applicable, and in consultation with the Secretary of State and the
head of any other Federal agency the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate, shall design and implement a foreign military officer
subject matter expert exchange program to be known as the ``Middle East
Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange Program''
(referred to in this section as the ``exchange program'').
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the exchange program shall be to
facilitate interaction, cultural exchange, and mutual learning of
members of participating militaries in support of Middle East regional
integration in order to deepen and expand such integration.
(c) Membership.--
(1) Composition.--The exchange program shall be composed of
members of the armed forces of participating militaries in
support of Middle East regional integration and members of the
Armed Forces of the United States.
(2) Subject matter.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
select exchange program participants with a wide range
of experiences collectively covering the tactical,
operational, and strategic levels.
(B) Participant pay grade levels.--The Secretary of
Defense shall include in the exchange program
participants at each of the following military pay
grades, or equivalent foreign military pay grades:
(i) E-7 through E-9.
(ii) CW-3 through CW-5.
(iii) O-3 through O-9.
(iv) Such other pay grade levels at the
discretion of the Secretary of Defense.
(C) Expertise.--Each participant in the exchange
program shall have expertise in one or more of the
following subject matter areas:
(i) Strategic doctrine.
(ii) Defense planning.
(iii) Civilian and military relations.
(iv) Military law.
(v) Public affairs.
(vi) Civil affairs.
(vii) Military budgeting and acquisitions.
(viii) Integrated air and missile defense.
(ix) Integrated maritime domain awareness
and interdiction.
(x) Cyber resilience and defense.
(xi) Counterterrorism.
(xii) Defense information sharing.
(xiii) Any other subject matter area that
the Secretary of Defense determines to be
appropriate.
(d) Exchange Program Content.--The exchange program--
(1) shall include learning modalities and methods, as
determined by the Exchange Program Coordinator;
(2) may include separate agendas and experiences for
participants in order to--
(A) facilitate interaction on particular topics;
(B) cater to participant backgrounds or rank
levels; or
(C) achieve other pedagogical ends as determined by
the Exchange Program Coordinator; and
(3) may include discussion, comparison, and information
regarding the development of--
(A) defense doctrine;
(B) exercise development;
(C) budget planning;
(D) military law and law of armed conflict;
(E) military cooperation with civilian agencies;
(F) standard operating procedures;
(G) operational plans and the operational art;
(H) gaps and opportunities for improvement in
existing procedures and plans;
(I) existing technical challenges;
(J) emerging technical challenges;
(K) the current and future threat environment;
(L) trust and capacity for multilateral sharing of
information;
(M) additional mechanisms and ideas for integrated
cooperation;
(N) ways to promote the meaningful participation of
women in matters of peace and security; and
(O) other content, as appropriate, developed to
advance integration and tactical, operational, and
strategic proficiency.
(e) Meetings.--Participants in the exchange program shall meet in
person not less frequently than quarterly.
(f) Exchange Program Coordinator.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
an Exchange Program Coordinator, who shall be assigned to a
Department of Defense School, to oversee the exchange program.
(2) Duties.--The Exchange Program Coordinator shall--
(A) design the exchange program;
(B) ensure that the exchange program complies with
the requirements of this section;
(C) provide to the Secretary of Defense reports on
developments, insights, and progress of the exchange
program; and
(D) notify the Secretary of Defense of any failure
of the exchange program to comply with the in-person
requirements of subsection (e).
(3) Notification to congress.--Not later than 15 days after
receiving a notification under paragraph (2)(D), the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a report describing--
(A) the reasons an in-person meeting did not occur
during such quarter; and
(B) any measures taken to ensure that an in-person
meeting occurs during the following quarter.
(g) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate
and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that
includes--
(A) a summary of the activities of the exchange
program during the prior year, including--
(i) the countries participating;
(ii) the subject matter covered;
(iii) developments, insights, and progress
achieved through the program; and
(iv) any new topics added to the exchange
as well as a justification for adding the new
topic;
(B) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
exchange program; and
(C) recommendations on further improvements to the
exchange program.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Department of defense school.--The term ``Department of
Defense school'' means any institution listed in section
1595(c) or section 2162(d) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Participating militaries in support of middle east
regional integration.--The term ``participating militaries in
support of Middle East regional integration'' means military
allies and partner forces of the United States working to
advance regional integration in the Middle East.
SEC. 1222. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY
POWER OF IRAN.
(a) Matters to Be Included.--Subsection (b) of section 1245 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (10 U.S.C. 113
note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the
end and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and'';
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and
(D), as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively;
and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following subparagraph:
``(B) any adjustments to the use of proxy forces by
Iran;'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``an analysis
of'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting after
``military doctrine'' the following: ``, including
Iranian anti-access or area denial and other maritime
harassment capabilities'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Iranian
Revolutionary Guard'' and inserting ``Islamic
Revolutionary Guard'';
(B) in subparagraph (J), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and'';
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (J)
as subparagraphs (F) through (K), respectively; and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the
following subparagraph:
``(E) the role of Iran in supporting, facilitating,
directing, or conducting attacks on United States
forces in the region;'';
(4) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and storage
sites;'' and inserting ``, storage, and production
sites;'';
(B) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``an
intermediate-range ballistic missile or'' after
``develop and field''; and
(C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``; and'' at
the end and inserting ``and the exportation of Iranian
drones to the Middle East and Europe; and'';
(5) in paragraph (12), by striking ``(9)'' and inserting
``(12)'';
(6) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (12) as
paragraphs (10) through (13), respectively;
(7) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
``(9) An assessment of the use of civilians by groups
supported by Iran to shield military objectives from attack,
including groups such as--
``(A) Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis; and
``(B) the Special Groups in Iraq.''; and
(8) by adding at the end the following:
``(14) An assessment of the manner and extent to which the
advances or improvements in the capabilities of Iran's
conventional and unconventional forces described in this
section have affected Israel's qualitative military edge during
the preceding year.''.
(b) Definitions.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``Iranian'' and
inserting ``Islamic'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(bb), by inserting ``or its
regional interests'' before the period at the end; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``capable of flights less
than 500 kilometers.''.
(c) Termination.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1223. MODIFICATION OF REPORT ON THE MILITARY CAPABILITIES OF IRAN
AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Section 1227 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by inserting ``all branches
of'' before ``the Islamic Revolutionary
Guard Corps''; and
(II) by inserting ``including''
before ``the Quds Force''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``,
and technologies as described in the Missile
Technology Control Regime'' before ``,
including''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the
end before the period the following: ``, and on
the proliferation, procurement, and production
networks of Iran's drone program'';
(ii) in subparagraph (F), by adding at the
end before the period the following: ``, and
the effect of its expiration on these Iranian
proliferation activities'';
(iii) in subparagraph (H)--
(I) in clause (ii), by inserting
``, and any of their precursors,''
after ``narcotics'';
(II) in clause (iv), by inserting
``and the Ministry of Intelligence and
Security (MOIS)'' after ``IRGC''; and
(III) in clause (v), by adding at
the end before the period the
following: ``and MOIS''; and
(iv) in subparagraph (I)--
(I) by inserting ``and MOIS
agents'' after ``operatives''; and
(II) by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``, including
disinformation operations, recruitment
of local assets, and targeting United
States nationals and foreign
dissidents''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``and annually thereafter for a
period not to exceed 2 years'' after ``2024''; and
(B) by striking ``in June 2022'' inserting ``on the
day after the previous report was submitted''.
SEC. 1224. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FUNDING TO IRANIAN ENTITIES.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to
the Department of Defense or otherwise made available by this Act may
be made available, directly or indirectly, to--
(1) the Government of Iran;
(2) any person owned or controlled by the Government of
Iran;
(3) any person that is on the List of Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of
Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and
the property and interests in property of which are blocked
pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; or
(4) any person owned or controlled by a person described in
paragraph (3).
(b) Exception for Intelligence Activities.--The prohibition under
subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to activities subject to
the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act
of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence
activities of the United States.
SEC. 1225. NOTIFICATION RELATING TO ARMS TRAFFICKING BY IRAN.
(a) Congressional Notification.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after any
identified transfer of weapons, ammunition, or component parts
by the Islamic Republic of Iran to a terrorist proxy group or
state actor outside the territory of Iran, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with
the notification described in paragraph (2).
(2) Notification described.--The notification described in
this paragraph is a notification that includes the following:
(A) An identification of--
(i) the type and quantity of weapons,
ammunition, or component parts transferred by
the Islamic Republic of Iran to a terrorist
proxy group or state actor outside the
territory of Iran;
(ii) the intended destination and recipient
of such transfer; and
(iii) the mode of transportation of such
transfer.
(B) The status of such transfer at the time of the
notification.
(C) A description of actions taken or planned to be
taken by the United States Armed Forces or the military
forces of partner countries to expose, deter, disrupt,
or interdict such transfer, and the authorities under
which such actions may be taken.
(b) Weapons, Ammunition, or Component Parts Defined.--The term
``weapons, ammunition, or component parts'' means--
(1) conventional arms, such as firearms, artillery, and
armored vehicles;
(2) missiles, rockets, unmanned aerial systems, and other
explosive ordnance;
(3) military aircraft;
(4) naval vessels and equipment related to such vessels;
(5) chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons
and the delivery systems of such weapons; and
(6) the component parts of any item described in any of
paragraphs (1) through (5).
(c) Termination.--This section shall cease to have effect on the
date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1226. ASSESSMENT AND PLAN WITH RESPECT TO EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO
KURDISH PESHMERGA FORCES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees--
(1) a report that assesses whether equipment provided under
section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) and designated for Kurdish
Peshmerga forces is being provided in a timely manner; and
(2) a plan for resolving any delay of such equipment
intended for Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
(b) Notification Relating to Plan of Action.--Not later than 120
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 120 days
thereafter until the plan of action required by section 1266 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is developed and implemented, the Secretary
of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the
reasons for the delay in developing and implementing the plan.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in the section may be construed
as overturning or otherwise impeding United States policies toward
Iraq.
(d) Termination.--Subsection (a) shall cease to have effect
beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 1227. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122
Stat. 393) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
``beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024, for
overseas contingency operations'' and inserting ``beginning on October
1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025''.
(b) Modification to Limitations.--Subsection (d)(1) of such section
is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on
December 31, 2024, may not exceed $15,000,000'' and inserting
``beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025, may
not exceed $75,000,000''.
SEC. 1228. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SECURITY BRIEFINGS ON
AFGHANISTAN.
Section 1092 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1934) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than January
15, 2022, and every 90 days thereafter through December 31,
2025,'' and inserting ``Not later than January 15, 2025, and
every 120 days thereafter through December 31, 2026,''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph
(12); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following
new paragraph:
``(11) The extent to which the Department of Defense is
tracking and monitoring the equipment the Taliban recovered
from the Afghan National Security Forces, an assessment of how
such equipment being used by the Taliban, and the operational
readiness of such equipment.''.
SEC. 1229. NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING TERRORIST GROUPS IN AFGHANISTAN.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of
Defense identifies any new training facility in Afghanistan that is
operated or staffed by al-Qaeda, ISIS Khorasan, or any other United
States-designated terrorist organization, or at which members of any
such terrorist organization receive training, the Secretary shall
provide the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives with a notification that includes the following:
(1) A description of the location of the training facility.
(2) An identification of the one or more terrorist groups
operating, staffing, or being trained at the facility.
(3) An assessment of the purpose of the facility.
(4) An assessment as to whether the Taliban has provided
any support to the facility, or whether the Taliban is taking
action to close the facility consistent with its obligations
under the February 29, 2020, United States-Taliban agreement.
(5) An assessment as to whether there is a risk that the
facility is being used to plan or train for a terrorist attack
outside Afghanistan.
(b) Form.--Each notification required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(c) Sunset.--The notification requirement under subsection (a)
shall terminate on the date that is two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1230. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY COOPERATION IN IRAQ.
(a) Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (c) of section 1215 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 U.S.C. 113
note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting
``fiscal year 2025''.
(b) Source of Funds.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by
striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2025''.
SEC. 1231. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND
SYRIA.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 1236 of the Carl Levin
and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended in the
matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
(b) Funding.--Subsection (g) of such section is amended by striking
``fiscal year 2024, there are authorized to be appropriated
$241,950,000'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2025, there are authorized
to be appropriated $380,758,349.''.
(c) Waiver Authority.--Subsection (o)(6) of such section is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
SEC. 1232. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED
SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December
31, 2025''; and
(2) in subsection (l)(3)(E), by striking ``December 31,
2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2025''.
SEC. 1233. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON RECOGNITION OF THE ASSAD REGIME.
It is the policy of the United States not to recognize or normalize
relations with any government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad
due to the Assad regime's ongoing crimes against the Syrian people.
TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia
Sec. 1301. Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special
Operations Headquarters.
Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of training for Eastern European
national security forces in the course of
multilateral exercises.
Sec. 1303. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating
to sovereignty of the Russian Federation
over internationally recognized territory
of Ukraine.
Sec. 1304. Prohibition on New START Treaty information sharing.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1311. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1312. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.
Sec. 1313. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1314. Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan
Sec. 1321. Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of
defense articles and defense services to
Taiwan.
Sec. 1322. Establishment of program between the United States and
Taiwan for military trauma care.
Sec. 1323. Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1324. Sense of Congress regarding invitation to Taiwan to Rim of
the Pacific exercise.
Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan
Sec. 1331. Definitions.
Sec. 1332. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 1333. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Cooperation.
Sec. 1334. Assessment of Potential for Cooperation with Japan on AUKUS
Pillar Two.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia
Sec. 1341. Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds
for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.
Sec. 1342. Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account
for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.
Sec. 1343. Plan for establishment of a joint force headquarters in
Japan.
Sec. 1344. Plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen
United States extended deterrence
commitments to the Republic of Korea.
Sec. 1345. Plan and annual report relating to trilateral defense
cooperation with Japan and the Republic of
Korea.
Sec. 1346. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States.
Sec. 1347. Strategy to address malign activities by the People's
Liberation Army.
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe and Russia
SEC. 1301. MODIFICATIONS TO NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SPECIAL
OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS.
(a) In General.--Section 2350r of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Special
Operations Headquarters'' and inserting ``Allied Special
Operations Forces Command'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
inserting ``$55,000,000''; and
(3) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``Special Operations Headquarters'' and
inserting ``Allied Special Operations Forces Command''.
(b) References.--Any reference to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Special Operations Headquarters or NATO Special Operations
Headquarters in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other
paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Special Operations Forces
Command.
SEC. 1302. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN
NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE COURSE OF MULTILATERAL
EXERCISES.
Section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(D) The Republic of Cyprus.''; and
(2) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2026''
each place it appears and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1303. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING
TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TERRITORY OF UKRAINE.
Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-236; 136 Stat.
2847) is amended by striking ``or 2024'' and inserting ``, 2024, or
2025''.
SEC. 1304. PROHIBITION ON NEW START TREATY INFORMATION SHARING.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the
Department of Defense may be used to provide the Russian Federation
with notifications, biannual data exchange, inspection activities, or
telemetric activities as required by the New START Treaty.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense, with concurrence from the
Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition in subsection (a) on a
case-by-case basis if the Secretary of Defense certifies to the
appropriate congressional committees in writing, that--
(1) it is in the national security interest of the United
States to unilaterally provide notifications, biannual data
exchange, inspection activities, or telemetric information to
the Russian Federation; or
(2) the Russian Federation is providing similar information
to the United States as required by the New START Treaty.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``New START Treaty'' means the Treaty between
the United States of America and the Russian Federation on
Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic
Offensive Arms, signed at Prague April 8, 2010, and entered
into force February 5, 2011.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
SEC. 1311. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should
continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and
partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the
comparative advantage of the United States in strategic competition
with the People's Republic of China, including by--
(1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the
Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United
States of America and Japan, signed at Washington, January 19,
1960, including by developing advanced military capabilities,
upgrading command and control relationships, fostering
interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of
information and intelligence;
(2) reinforcing the United States alliance with the
Republic of Korea, including by maintaining the presence of
approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces
deployed to the Republic of Korea, enhancing mutual defense
base cooperation, and affirming the United States extended
deterrence commitment using the full range of United States
defense capabilities, consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty
Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, signed at
Washington, October 1, 1953, in support of the shared objective
of a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula;
(3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with
Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America,
signed at San Francisco, September, 1951, and through the
partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and United
States (commonly known as ``AUKUS'')--
(A) to advance shared security objectives;
(B) to accelerate the fielding of advanced military
capabilities; and
(C) to build the capacity of emerging partners;
(4) advancing United States alliances with the Philippines
and Thailand and United States partnerships with other partners
in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance
maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and territorial
integrity, leverage technology and promote innovation, and
support an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional
architecture;
(5) broadening United States engagement with India,
including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue--
(A) to advance the shared objective of a free and
open Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and
multilateral engagements and participation in military
exercises, expanded defense trade, and collaboration on
humanitarian aid and disaster response; and
(B) to enable greater cooperation on maritime
security;
(6) strengthening the United States partnership with
Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan
Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), and
the Six Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan's
defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait
relations;
(7) reinforcing the status of the Republic of Singapore as
a Major Security Cooperation Partner of the United States and
continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation
between the military forces of the Republic of Singapore and
the United States Armed Forces, including through participation
in combined exercises and training;
(8) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the
Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and
other Pacific island countries, with the goal of strengthening
regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern,
including protecting fisheries from illegal, unreported, and
unregulated fishing;
(9) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared
vision for the region that is principled, long-term, and
anchored in democratic resilience; and
(10) investing in enhanced military posture and
capabilities in the area of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral
relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other
international fora to uphold global security and shared
principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free
and open Indo-Pacific region.
SEC. 1312. MODIFICATION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY INITIATIVE.
Section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and
(B) and inserting the following:
``(A) to provide assistance to--
``(i) the national military or other
security forces of any such country that has
among its functional responsibilities a
maritime security mission; and
``(ii) any other national-level
governmental organization of such a country
that has among its functional responsibilities
a maritime domain awareness mission, for
purposes of helping to achieve the maritime
domain awareness objectives of such country if
such assistance directly contributes to the
integration of a maritime domain awareness
activity with the national military or other
security forces described in clause (i); and
``(B) to provide training to--
``(i) ministry, agency, and headquarters-
level organizations for such forces; or
``(ii) other national-level governmental
organizations described in paragraph
(A)(ii).''; and
(2) in subsection (h)(1)(A), by inserting ``or national-
level governmental organization'' after ``unit or units''.
SEC. 1313. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024'' and inserting ``the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2025''.
(b) Report.--Subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section is amended by
striking ``fiscal years 2025 and 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years
2026 and 2027''.
(c) Plan Required.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended by
striking ``fiscal years 2025 and 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years
2026 and 2027''.
SEC. 1314. INDO-PACIFIC EXTENDED DETERRENCE EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, using the authorities
provided in chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary, may
establish a pilot program, including an international defense personnel
exchange program, to support the education of covered personnel in--
(1) matters relating to nuclear deterrence, nuclear
strategy, and nuclear defense strategy; and
(2) any other matter the Secretary considers important to
strengthening extended nuclear deterrence of--
(A) threats to United States allies posed by major-
power competitors; and
(B) any other persistent nuclear threat identified
in the 2022 National Defense Strategy published
pursuant to section 113(g) of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Institutional Partnership.--The Secretary may enter into an
agreement with an existing university-affiliated research center or an
institution of higher education with recognized subject matter
expertise in nuclear deterrence and related matters, and demonstrated
relevant experience, for the purpose of developing a curriculum to
reinforce extended deterrence through education of covered personnel in
deterrence, nuclear strategy, conventional-nuclear integration, command
and control, and related matters.
(c) Termination Date.--The authority of the Secretary to carry out
the pilot program under this section shall terminate on December 31,
2027.
(d) Covered Personnel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
personnel'' means--
(1) an employee of the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade, the Department of Defence, or equivalent component of
the Government of Australia;
(2) an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
Ministry of Defense, or equivalent component of the Government
of Japan;
(3) an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
Ministry of National Defense, or equivalent component of the
Government of the Republic of Korea;
(4) a member of the military forces of Australia, Japan, or
the Republic of Korea; and
(5) any other official of the Government of Australia, the
Government of Japan, or the Government of the Republic of Korea
the Secretary considers important to the extended deterrence
relationship with the United States.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Taiwan
SEC. 1321. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER OF
DEFENSE ARTICLES AND DEFENSE SERVICES TO TAIWAN.
Paragraph (3) of section 1259A(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat.
11685; 22 U.S.C. 3302 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(3) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1) may
be submitted in classified form.''.
SEC. 1322. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
TAIWAN FOR MILITARY TRAUMA CARE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, may establish a joint program on military trauma
care with appropriate personnel of the military forces of Taiwan,
consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.).
(b) Activities.--The program authorized by subsection (a) may
consist of the following activities between personnel of the United
States military health system and the medical personnel of Taiwan's
military forces related to general trauma care, amputation and amputee
care, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and any
other mental health condition associated with post-traumatic stress
disorder or traumatic brain injuries:
(1) Dialogue on best practices for general trauma care,
with a focus on amputation and amputee care, including the
following elements of amputee care:
(A) Use of prosthetics.
(B) Wound care.
(C) Rehabilitative therapy.
(D) Family counseling.
(E) Mental health therapy.
(2) Training and support on trauma care, to include
amputation and amputee care.
(3) The conduct of relevant joint conferences and exchanges
with military medical professionals.
(4) Opportunities for personnel to attend classes on best
practices for trauma and amputee rehabilitation.
(5) Any other relevant military trauma care educational
activities that the Secretary of Defense and appropriate
officials from Taiwan's military forces determine appropriate.
(c) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out the joint program
authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the
authorities under chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, and other
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary.
SEC. 1323. TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.
(a) Authority to Provide Assistance.--
(1) In general.--Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act
(22 U.S.C. 3301 et. seq.), the Secretary of Defense, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State, may provide, for the
purpose described in paragraph (2), appropriate assistance as
defined in subsection (b) to--
(A) the military, central government security
forces, and central government security agencies of
Taiwan; and
(B) civilian central government entities of Taiwan
that have among their functional responsibilities the
support of military and central government security
forces.
(2) Purpose.--The purpose described in this paragraph is to
enable Taiwan to maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities,
including through one or more of the following:
(A) The capabilities of the military, central
government security forces, and central government
security agencies of Taiwan to defend against coercion
and aggression.
(B) The ability of the civilian central
governmental institutions of Taiwan to provide
oversight and support, ensure accountability of, or
manage, such forces.
(b) Appropriate Assistance Defined.--
(1) For purposes of subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(1),
the term ``appropriate assistance'' includes the following:
(A) Modifications to equipment provided by the
United States for exportability or technology security.
(B) Technology or services for effective end-use
monitoring.
(C) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
capabilities or support.
(D) Anti-armor capabilities.
(E) Radars.
(F) Manned and unmanned aerial capabilities.
(G) Defensive cyber capabilities.
(H) Long-range precision fires.
(I) Integrated air and missile defense systems.
(J) Anti-ship missiles.
(K) Electronic warfare and counter-electronic
warfare capabilities or support.
(L) Secure communications equipment and other
electronic protection systems.
(M) Undersea warfare capabilities.
(N) Survivable swarming maritime assets.
(O) Integrated air and missile defense systems or
capabilities.
(P) Mine and counter-mine capabilities.
(Q) Littoral-zone and coastal defense vessels.
(R) Coastal defense capabilities.
(S) Transportation capabilities.
(T) Command and control capabilities.
(U) Munitions.
(V) Training for critical operations and as
required to maintain or employ systems and capabilities
specified in subparagraphs (B) through (U).
(2) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of subsection (a)(1),
the term ``appropriate assistance'' includes the following:
(A) Modifications to equipment provided by the
United States for exportability or technology security.
(B) Technology or services for effective end-use
monitoring.
(C) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
capabilities or support.
(D) Radars.
(E) Manned and unmanned aerial capabilities.
(F) Defensive cyber capabilities or support.
(G) Secure communications equipment and other
electronic protection systems.
(H) Transportation capabilities.
(I) Command and control capabilities.
(J) Training for critical operations and as
required to maintain or employ systems and capabilities
specified in subparagraphs (B) through (I).
(c) Construction of Authorization.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to constitute a specific statuary authorization for the
introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into
situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the
circumstances.
(d) Funding.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for
fiscal year 2025 for the Department of Defense, not more than
$300,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of subsection (a).
(e) Additional Authority for Use of United States Inventory.--The
Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,
may, in such quantity as the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate to achieve the purposes of subsection (a)(2)--
(1) make available to the military, central government
security forces, and central government security agencies of
Taiwan defense articles from the United States inventory and
defense services, and to recover or dispose of such defense
articles; or
(2) make available to the foreign military and national
security forces and ministries of defense (or security agencies
serving a similar defense function) of foreign partners defense
articles to replenish comparable stocks that such governments
have provided to the military, central government security
forces, and central government security agencies of Taiwan.
(f) Notification to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days before providing
assistance or support under subsection (a)(1) or (e), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees
of Congress a notice containing a description of the defense
articles or defense services that will be provided.
(2) Assistance or support provided under subsection (a).--A
report under paragraph (1) with respect to the provision of
assistance or support under subsection (a)(1) shall include the
following:
(A) An identification of the specific recipient of
the defense articles or defense services.
(B) Objectives of providing the defense articles or
defense services.
(C) The cost of providing the defense articles or
defense services.
(D) The anticipated timeline for delivery of the
defense articles or defense services.
(3) Assistance or support provided under subsection (e).--A
report under paragraph (1) with respect to the provision of
assistance or support under subsection (e) shall include the
following:
(A) An identification of the recipient foreign
country.
(B) A detailed description of the articles to be
provided, including the dollar value, origin, and
capabilities associated with the articles.
(C) A detailed description of the articles provided
to Taiwan to be replenished, including the dollar
value, origin, and capabilities associated with the
articles.
(D) The impact on United States inventory and
readiness of transferring the articles.
(E) An assessment of any security, intellectual
property, or end use monitoring issues associated with
transferring the articles.
(4) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
of the House of Representatives.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
as circumventing the applicable requirements of the Arms Export Control
Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).
(h) Termination.--The authority provided by this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2029.
SEC. 1324. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING INVITATION TO TAIWAN TO RIM OF
THE PACIFIC EXERCISE.
It is the sense of Congress that the naval forces of Taiwan may be
invited to participate in the Rim of the Pacific exercise, as
appropriate, conducted in 2025.
Subtitle D--Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan
SEC. 1331. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(2) The term ``AUKUS official'' means a government official
with responsibilities related to the implementation of the
AUKUS partnership.
(3) The term ``AUKUS partnership'' has the meaning given
that term in section 1321 of the National Defense Authorization
Act of Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401).
(4) The term ``State AUKUS Coordinator'' means the senior
advisor at the Department of State designated under section
1331(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10411(a)(1)).
(5) The term ``Defense AUKUS Coordinator'' means the senior
civilian official of the Department of Defense designated under
section 1332(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10412(a)).
(6) The term ``Pillar Two'' has the meaning given that term
in section 1321(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act
of Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401(2)(B)).
(7) The term ``United States Munitions List'' means the
list set forth in part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal
Regulations (or successor regulations).
SEC. 1332. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States should continue to strengthen
relationships and cooperation with allies in order to
effectively counter the People's Republic of China;
(2) the United States should capitalize on the
technological advancements allies have made in order to deliver
more advanced capabilities at speed and at scale to the United
States military and the militaries of partner countries;
(3) the historic announcement of the AUKUS partnership laid
out a vision for future defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States;
(4) Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership envisions
cooperation on advanced technologies, including hypersonic
capabilities, electronic warfare capabilities, cyber
capabilities, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, and
space capabilities;
(5) trusted partners of the United States, the United
Kingdom, and Australia, such as Japan, could benefit from and
offer significant contributions to a range of projects related
to Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership;
(6) Japan is a treaty ally of the United States and a
technologically advanced country with the world's third-largest
economy;
(7) in 2022, Australia signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement
with Japan to facilitate reciprocal access and cooperation
between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Australian
Defence Force;
(8) in 2023, the United Kingdom signed a Reciprocal Access
Agreement with Japan to facilitate reciprocal access and
cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the
Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland;
(9) in 2014, Japan relaxed its post-war constraints on the
export of non-lethal defense equipment, and in March 2024,
Japan further refined that policy to allow for the export of
weapons to countries with which it has an agreement in place on
defense equipment and technology transfers;
(10) in 2013, Japan passed a secrecy law obligating
government officials to protect diplomatic and defense
information, and in February 2024, the Cabinet approved a bill
creating a new security clearance system covering economic
secrets; and
(11) in April 2024, the United States, Australia, and the
United Kingdom announced they would consider cooperating with
Japan on advanced capability projects under Pillar Two of the
AUKUS partnership.
SEC. 1333. ENGAGEMENT WITH JAPAN ON AUKUS PILLAR TWO COOPERATION.
(a) Engagement Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the State AUKUS Coordinator and the
Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall jointly engage directly, at a
technical level, with the relevant stakeholders in the
Government of Japan--
(A) to better understand the export control,
technology security, and cyber security policies of
Japan and the effects of the reforms the Government of
Japan has made to those policies since 2014;
(B) to determine overlapping areas of interest and
the potential for cooperation with Australia, the
United Kingdom, and the United States on projects
related to the AUKUS partnership and other projects;
and
(C) to identify areas in which the Government of
Japan might need to strengthen the export control,
technology security, and cyber security systems of
Japan in order to guard against export control
violations, cyber espionage, technology theft, or other
related issues in order to be a successful potential
partner in Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership.
(2) Consultation with aukus officials.--In carrying out the
engagement required by paragraph (1), the State AUKUS
Coordinator and the Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall consult
with relevant AUKUS officials from the United Kingdom and
Australia.
(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the engagement required by subsection (a), the State AUKUS Coordinator
and the Defense AUKUS Coordinator shall jointly brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the following:
(1) The findings of that engagement.
(2) A strategy for follow-on engagement.
SEC. 1334. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH JAPAN ON AUKUS
PILLAR TWO.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report assessing the potential for cooperation with Japan on Pillar Two
of the AUKUS partnership, detailing the following:
(1) Projects the Government of Japan is engaged in related
to the development of advanced defense capabilities under
Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership.
(2) Areas of potential cooperation with Japan on advanced
defense capabilities within and outside the scope of Pillar Two
of the AUKUS partnership.
(3) The Secretaries' assessment of the current export
control, technology security, and cyber security systems of
Japan, including--
(A) the procedures under those systems for
protecting classified and sensitive defense,
technological, diplomatic, and economic information;
(B) the effectiveness of those systems in
protecting such information; and
(C) such other matters as the Secretaries consider
appropriate.
(4) Any reforms. regulations, and technical capabilities
that the Secretary of State considers necessary for Japan to
adopt before considering including Japan in the privileges
provided under Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership.
(5) Any recommendations regarding the scope and conditions
of potential cooperation with Japan under Pillar Two of the
AUKUS partnership.
(6) A strategy and forum for communicating the potential
benefits of and requirements for engaging in projects related
to Pillar Two of the AUKUS partnership with the Government of
Japan.
(7) Any views provided by AUKUS officials from the United
Kingdom and Australia on issues relevant to the report, and a
plan for cooperation with such officials on future engagement
with the Government of Japan related to Pillar Two of the AUKUS
partnership.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to East Asia
SEC. 1341. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS
FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP.
Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3955) is amended--
(1) by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2024'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2025''.
SEC. 1342. MODIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH VIETNAM TO ACCOUNT
FOR VIETNAMESE PERSONNEL MISSING IN ACTION.
Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting ``vietnam
wartime accounting initiative.'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Vietnamese personnel
missing in action'' and inserting ``killed or missing
Vietnamese persons from the Vietnam War (referred to in this
section as `missing persons from the Vietnam War')'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting
``verification,'' after ``digitization,'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``conduct
archival research, investigations, and excavations''
and inserting ``manage archival information and
personal data''; and
(C) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as
follows:
``(3) Supporting activities to build the capacity of
Vietnam for locating, recovering, and conducting DNA analysis
and identification of missing persons from the Vietnam War.
``(4) Increasing exchanges, training, and dialogue among
veterans and families of missing persons from the Vietnam
War.'';
(4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
(5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Designation of Lead Coordinating Office.--The Secretary shall
designate an office within the Department of Defense to serve as the
lead coordinating office for the program carried out under this
section.''; and
(6) in subsection (d), as redesignated, by striking
``October 1, 2026'' and inserting ``October 1, 2031''.
SEC. 1343. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS IN
JAPAN.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to reconstitute U.S. Forces
Japan as a joint force headquarters consistent with the Joint Statement
of the Security Consultative Committee released on July 28, 2024.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include a
description of each of the following:
(1) The operational chain of command of the joint force
headquarters as it relates to--
(A) United States Indo-Pacific Command and the
component commands of United States Indo-Pacific
Command;
(B) the standing joint force headquarters required
by section 1087 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 10 U.S.C. 161 note); and
(C) any United States military forces deployed to
Japan on a permanent, rotational, or temporary basis.
(2) The manning and resourcing required for the
establishment of such a joint force headquarters.
(3) The mission and operational authorities that will be
delegated to the joint force headquarters during peacetime,
crisis, and conflict.
(4) The relationship of the joint force headquarters with
the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command,
including coordination and decision-making mechanisms,
necessary to enable seamless integration of operations and
capabilities and allow for greater interoperability and
planning between United States forces and Japanese forces in
peacetime and during contingencies.
(5) The infrastructure required to support the joint force
headquarters and milestones and timelines for the joint force
headquarters to achieve initial operational capability and full
operational capability.
(6) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(c) Annual Report Required.--Not later than June 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter until the joint force headquarters to be
established reaches full operational capability, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
providing an update on progress toward achieving the milestones
identified under subsection (b)(5) and any other matters the Secretary
determines to be relevant.
SEC. 1344. PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN
UNITED STATES EXTENDED DETERRENCE COMMITMENTS TO THE
REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
(a) Plan.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for
Department of Defense activities to strengthen United States extended
deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea as identified in the
December 16, 2023, Joint Press Statement on the United States-Republic
of Korea Nuclear Consultative Group.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A description of the resources, budget, and personnel
needed to strengthen United States extended deterrence
commitments to the Republic of Korea, including those related
to--
(A) nuclear consultation processes between the
United States and the Republic of Korea in crises and
contingencies;
(B) nuclear and strategic planning between the
United States and the Republic of Korea;
(C) United States-Republic of Korea conventional
and nuclear integration;
(D) security and information-sharing protocols;
(E) exercises, simulations, training, and other
investment activities; and
(F) risk-reduction practices.
(2) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers
relevant.
SEC. 1345. PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT RELATING TO TRILATERAL DEFENSE
COOPERATION WITH JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
(a) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of
State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
plan to advance trilateral defense cooperation among the United
States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
(2) Elements.-- The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the resources necessary to
advance trilateral defense cooperation among the United
States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, including
with respect to activities relating to--
(i) trilateral communication mechanisms,
consultations, and senior leadership
engagements;
(ii) ballistic missile defense, including
real-time information sharing;
(iii) trilateral exercises and other
activities under the multi-year trilateral
exercise plan agreed to by the United States,
Japan, and the Republic of Korea in August
2023;
(iv) the Trilateral Maritime Security
Cooperation Framework established by the United
States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in
August 2023;
(v) countering malicious cyber and
disinformation activities; and
(vi) disaster relief and humanitarian
assistance activities.
(B) An identification of challenges to improving
such trilateral defense cooperation with respect to the
activities described in subparagraph (A).
(C) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant.
(b) Annual Report.--Not later than March 1, 2026 and annually
thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of
Congress a report on trilateral defense cooperation among the United
States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea that includes, with respect to
the activities described in subsection (a)(2)(A), a description of any
such activities conducted during the preceding year.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 1346. MODIFICATION OF PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY
COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3965; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``an explanation
of any entities deleted from such list with respect to
a prior list'' and inserting ``a justification for
adding any entities to the list and for deleting any
entities from a prior list'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``Concurrent with'' and
inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Concurrent with''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Inclusion.--The publication required by
subparagraph (A) shall include, for each entity
included in the unclassified portion of such list, the
justification for inclusion in such list.'';
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``ongoing'' and inserting ``annual''; and
(ii) by striking ``on an ongoing basis''
and inserting ``not less frequently than
annually''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Language requirement.--The Secretary shall prepare
the list required by paragraph (1) in English and in Mandarin
Chinese. If the name of a Chinese military company included on
the list is referred to by the Government of China in a
language other than English or Mandarin Chinese, the Secretary
shall also include on the list the name of that company in that
language.'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3)
as paragraphs (2), (3), and (5), respectively;
(B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following:
``(1) Affiliated with.--The term `affiliated with' means in
close formal or informal association.'';
(C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in clause (i), by amending
subclause (I) to read as follows:
``(I) directly or indirectly owned by,
controlled by, or beneficially owned by,
affiliated with, or in an official or
unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on
behalf of, the People's Liberation Army,
Chinese military and paramilitary elements,
security forces, police, law enforcement,
border control, the People's Armed Police, the
Ministry of State Security (MSS), or any other
organization subordinate to the Central
Military Commission of the Chinese Communist
Party, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology (MIIT), the State-Owned
Assets Supervision and Administration
Commission of the State Council (SASAC), or the
State Administration of Science, Technology,
and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND);
or''; and
(II) in clause (ii), by striking
the period at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) includes a wholly-owned or wholly-controlled
subsidiary or wholly-owned or wholly-controlled
affiliate of such an entity or any entity that owns in
the aggregate, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or
more of any entity or entities described in
subparagraph (B).'';
(D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
(i) by amending subparagraphs (A) and (B)
to read as follows:
``(A) Entities knowingly receiving assistance from
the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party
through science, technology, research, and industrial
efforts initiated, granted, or created by, or provided
under, or related to, the Chinese military industrial
planning apparatus, or in furtherance of Chinese
military industrial planning objectives, including
selection or designation as a `Single Champion',
`Little Giant', or any other successor selection or
designation as an enterprise associated with industrial
planning or military-civil fusion efforts.
``(B) Entities managed, overseen, or supervised by,
otherwise under the control of, or affiliated with
(including by means of formal participation in research
partnerships and projects)--
``(i) the Chinese Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology (MIIT);
``(ii) the State-Owned Assets Supervision
and Administration Commission of the State
Council (SASAC);
``(iii) the State Administration of
Science, Technology and Industry for National
Defense (SASTIND);
``(iv) the Ministry of State Security
(MSS); or
``(v) the People's Liberation Army.''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking
``such as'' and inserting ``including'';
(E) by inserting after paragraph (3), as so
redesignated, the following:
``(4) Operating directly or indirectly in the united states
or any of its territories and possessions.--With respect to an
entity, the term `operating directly or indirectly in the
United States or any of its territories and possessions'
includes an entity selling goods in, or receiving goods or
services from, the United States or any of its territories or
possessions, regardless of whether the entity has a physical
presence in the United States.''; and
(F) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated--
(i) by inserting ``or intelligence'' after
``security''; and
(ii) by adding at the end before the period
the following; ``, including other Chinese
military and paramilitary elements, security
forces, police, law enforcement, border
control, and the Ministry of State Security'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (d), as so amended, as
subsection (g); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Defense Industrial Base Report.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2026, and
biennially thereafter through December 31, 2031, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report on the status of
Department of Defense procurement restrictions on entities
included in the list described in subsection (b)(1).
``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) A list of each entity included in the list
described in subsection (b)(1) that is likely present
in the United States defense industrial base.
``(B) Available unclassified data on any such
entity and its presence within the United States
defense industrial base.
``(C) A description of any update to policies or
procedures implemented to enforce procurement
restrictions on entities included in the list described
in subsection (b)(1).
``(e) Procedures for Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense
shall establish such reasonable procedures as are necessary to
implement the provisions of this section, including for obtaining
information from outside entities relevant to the list described in
subsection (b)(1) and procedures for removal of entities from the list
described in subsection (b)(1).
``(f) Judicial Review.-- In any judicial review of a determination
made under this section, if the determination was based on classified
information (as defined in section 1(a) of the Classified Information
Procedures Act) such information may be submitted to the reviewing
court ex parte and in camera. This subsection does not confer or imply
any right to judicial review.''.
SEC. 1347. STRATEGY TO ADDRESS MALIGN ACTIVITIES BY THE PEOPLE'S
LIBERATION ARMY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a transregional, multi-functional, and
multi-domain strategy to coordinate activities among combatant commands
for identifying and, if necessary and appropriate, addressing malign
activities by the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of
China.
(b) Combatant Command Liaisons.--Concurrently with the submission
of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall
designate, within each combatant command (other than the United States
Indo-Pacific Command), an official liaison for coordinated
transregional, multi-functional, and multi-domain efforts to address
malign activities by the People's Liberation Army.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile
Sec. 1411. Restoring the National Defense Stockpile.
Sec. 1412. Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of
projects that will increase availability of
strategic and critical materials for
acquisition for National Defense Stockpile.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of Joint
Department of Defense-Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Facility
Demonstration Fund for Captain James A.
Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.
Sec. 1422. Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed
Forces Retirement Home Advisory Council.
Sec. 1423. Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed
practitioners.
Sec. 1424. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
Subtitle A--Military Programs
SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of
the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and
revolving funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025
for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and
Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in
section 4501.
(b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a) are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and
munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense
Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521).
SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
of Defense for fiscal year 2025 for expenses, not otherwise provided
for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide,
as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
of Defense for fiscal year 2025 for expenses, not otherwise provided
for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of
Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed Forces and other
activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing for
the health of eligible beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table
in section 4501.
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile
SEC. 1411. RESTORING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.
(a) Plan to Fully Fund Existing National Defense Stockpile
Requirements.--Not later than April 15, 2025, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that
includes the following:
(1) An identification of the strategic and critical
materials for which there is a shortfall in the National
Defense Stockpile, as determined by the Secretary, and the
estimated cost of resolving such shortfalls.
(2) A plan for resolving the shortfalls identified under
paragraph (1) and to avoid any future shortfall in the National
Defense Stockpile--
(A) with respect to the military and industrial
needs of the United States during a national emergency,
not later than December 31, 2027; and
(B) with respect to the essential civilian needs of
the United States during a national emergency, not
later than December 31, 2029.
(3) A description of the additional funds that would be
necessary to resolve the shortfalls identified under paragraph
(1) if the National Defense Stockpile was required to meet the
national defense needs of the United States for a period of--
(A) not less than two years during a national
emergency; and
(B) not less than three years during a national
emergency.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``national emergency'' has the meaning given
such term under section 12 of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).
(2) The term ``strategic and critical materials'' means
materials determined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) to
be strategic and critical materials.
SEC. 1412. CONSULTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS OF
PROJECTS THAT WILL INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF STRATEGIC AND
CRITICAL MATERIALS FOR ACQUISITION FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
STOCKPILE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the
head of any agency responsible for the development of an environmental
document for a project that will result in an increase in the
availability of strategic and critical materials for acquisition for
the Stockpile.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given such
term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
(2) Environmental document.--The term ``environmental
document'' has the meaning given that term in section 111 of
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4336e).
(3) Stockpile.--The term ``Stockpile'' means the National
Defense Stockpile established under section 3 of the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b).
(4) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic
and critical materials'' means materials, including rare earth
elements, that are necessary to meet national defense and
national security requirements, including requirements relating
to supply chain resiliency, and for the economic security of
the United States.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 1421. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF JOINT
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A.
LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.
(a) In General.--Section 1704(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.
2573), as most recently amended by section 305 of division B of the
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-83,
138 Stat. 1539), is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(b) Authority for Transfer of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated for section 1405 and available for the Defense Health
Program for operation and maintenance, $162,500,000 may be transferred
by the Secretary of Defense to the Joint Department of Defense-
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund
established by subsection (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123
Stat. 2571). For purposes of subsection (a)(2) of such section 1704,
any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and
appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer.
(c) Use of Transferred Funds.--For the purposes of subsection (b)
of such section 1704, facility operations for which funds transferred
under subsection (b) of this section may be used are operations of the
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, consisting of the
North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care
Center, and supporting facilities designated as a combined Federal
medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section 706
of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4500).
SEC. 1422. ELIGIBILITY OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON ARMED
FORCES RETIREMENT HOME ADVISORY COUNCIL.
(a) Space Force Chief Personnel Officer.--Section 1502(5) of the
Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 401(5)) is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(F) the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for
Human Capital of the Space Force.''.
(b) Space Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer.--Section 1502(6) of
such Act (24 U.S.C. 401(6)) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(F) The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space
Force.''.
SEC. 1423. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME: AVAILABILITY OF LICENSED
PRACTITIONERS.
Subsection (c) of section 1513 of the Armed Forces Retirement Home
Act of 1991 (24 U.S.C. 413) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Availability of Licensed Practitioners.--(1) In providing for
the health care needs of residents at a facility of the Retirement Home
under subsection (b), the Retirement Home shall have appropriate
licensed practitioners, as determined under paragraph (2), available
during the daily business hours of the facility and on an on-call basis
at other times.
``(2) In accordance with accrediting organization standards
pursuant to section 1511(g), the Chief Operating Officer, in
consultation with the Medical Director, shall ensure that the skills,
experience, and availability of the practitioners are suited to
residents of the facility.''.
SEC. 1424. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025
from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of
$100,520,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
Sec. 1501. Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data
products or services other than through the
program management office for Department of
Defense-wide procurement of cyber data
products and services.
Sec. 1502. Department of Defense Information Network subordinate
unified command.
Sec. 1503. Establishment of the Department of Defense Hackathon
program.
Sec. 1504. Support for cyber threat tabletop exercise program with the
defense industrial base.
Sec. 1505. Accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the Department
of Defense.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1511. Termination of reporting requirement for cross domain
incidents and exemptions to policies for
information technology.
Sec. 1512. Information technology programs of the National Background
Investigation Service.
Sec. 1513. Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet
of Things hardware used in military
operations.
Sec. 1514. Management and cybersecurity of multi-cloud environments.
Sec. 1515. Protective measures for mobile devices within the Department
of Defense.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
Sec. 1521. Usability of antiquated and proprietary data formats for
modern operations.
Sec. 1522. Modernization of the Department of Defense's Authorization
to Operate processes.
Sec. 1523. Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1531. Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration
Initiative.
Sec. 1532. Advanced computing infrastructure to enable advanced
artificial intelligence capabilities.
Sec. 1533. Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data.
Sec. 1534. Evaluation of Federated Artificial Intelligence-Enabled
Weapon Systems Center of Excellence.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Oversight and reporting on the Mission Partner Environment
and associated activities within the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1542. Extension of certification requirement regarding contracting
for military recruiting.
Sec. 1543. Prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career
paths within the Cyber Branch of the United
States Army.
Sec. 1544. Independent assessment of cyber organizational models.
Sec. 1545. Limitation on availability of funds for the Joint Cyber
Warfighting Architecture.
Sec. 1546. Risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern.
Sec. 1547. Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East
defense integration.
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
SEC. 1501. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF CYBER DATA
PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OTHER THAN THROUGH THE PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-WIDE
PROCUREMENT OF CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Section 1521(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) such component submits to such office a justification
for such component to independently procure such product or
service that such component determines as demonstrating--
``(A) the compelling need for such product or
service; and
``(B) either the urgency for such product or
service or the need to ensure competition in the market
for such product or service supports such independent
procurement by such component.''.
SEC. 1502. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK SUBORDINATE
UNIFIED COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate the
Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network as a
subordinate unified command under the United States Cyber Command.
(b) Designation Notice.--On the date on which the Secretary of
Defense makes the designation required by subsection (a), the Secretary
shall issue to the Secretary of each military department (as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code), the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Under Secretaries of the Department of
Defense, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the General Counsel of
the Department of Defense, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Legislative Affairs, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, the
commander of each combatant command, and the head of each Defense
Agency and Department of Defense Field Activity (as such terms are
defined, respectively, in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
Code) a notice regarding--
(1) the designation of the Joint Force Headquarters-
Department of Defense Information Network as a subordinate
unified command under the United States Cyber Command; and
(2) the mission of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department
of Defense Information Network as the lead organization for the
network operations, security, and defense of the Department of
Defense Information Network.
SEC. 1503. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HACKATHON
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, shall establish a program (to be known as the
``Department of Defense Hackathon Program'') under which the commanders
of combatant commands and the Secretaries of the military departments
shall carry out not fewer than four Hackathons each year.
(b) Program Management.--The Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall develop and
implement standards for carrying out Hackathons, provide supporting
technical infrastructure to the host of each Hackathon, and determine
the hosts each year under subsection (c)(1).
(c) Hosts.--
(1)(A) Each year, two commanders of combatant commands
shall each carry out a Hackathon and two Secretaries of
military departments shall each carry out a Hackathon, as
determined by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense in accordance with this
subsection.
(B) The commanders of combatant commands and the
Secretaries of military departments carrying out Hackathons
pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall change each year.
(C) Each host of a Hackathon shall--
(i) provide to the participants invited to
participate in such Hackathon a per diem allowance in
accordance with section 5702 of title 5, United States
Code, or section 452 of title 37, United States Code,
as applicable; and
(ii) not later than 60 days after the completion of
such Hackathon, make available to the Department of
Defense a report on such Hackathon.
(2) Any commander of a combatant command or Secretary of a
military department may carry out a Hackathon in addition to
the Hackathons required under paragraph (1).
(d) Hackathon Objectives.--
(1) The host of each Hackathon shall establish objectives
for the Hackathon that address a critical, technical challenge
of the combatant command or military department of the host, as
applicable, through the use of individuals with specialized and
relevant skills, including data scientists, developers,
software engineers, and other specialists as determined
appropriate by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense or the host.
(2) In addition to the objectives established by the host
of a Hackathon under paragraph (1), the objectives for each
Hackathon shall include--
(A) fostering innovation across the Department of
Defense, including in military departments and the
combatant commands; and
(B) creating repeatable processes enabling the
commanders of combatant commands and the Secretaries of
the military departments to more rapidly identify and
develop solutions to critical, technical challenges
across the Department of Defense.
(e) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Hackathon'' means an event carried out under
the Program at which employees across the Department of Defense
meet to collaboratively attempt to develop functional software
or hardware solutions during the event to solve a critical,
technical challenge determined by the host;
(2) the term ``host'', with respect to a Hackathon, means
the commander of the combatant command or the Secretary of the
military department carrying out the Hackathon;
(3) the term ``military department'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code;
and
(4) the term ``Program'' means the program established
under subsection (a).
SEC. 1504. SUPPORT FOR CYBER THREAT TABLETOP EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH THE
DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Development of Cyber Threat Tabletop Exercise Program.--
(1) In general.-- Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy,
shall establish a program (to be known as the ``Cyber Threat
Tabletop Exercise Program'') to prepare the Department of
Defense and the defense industrial base for cyber attacks
preceding or during times of conflict or wars through the use
of tabletop exercises.
(2) Participation.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out the program, the
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, shall consult
and coordinate with the following:
(i) The Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense.
(ii) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
(iii) The Commander of the United States
Cyber Command.
(iv) The Commander of the United States
Northern Command.
(v) The Commander of the Army Interagency
Training and Education Center.
(vi) The Director of the Defense Cyber
Crime Center.
(vii) Such other individuals and entities
as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy determines appropriate.
(B) Solicitation.--The Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Cyber Policy may solicit such individuals
and entities in the Department of Defense and the
defense industrial base as the Assistant Secretary
determines appropriate to participate in the program.
(3) Cyber threat tabletop exercise program.----
(A) In general.--The program shall consist of the
following:
(i) A series of tabletop exercises that
simulate cyber attack scenarios affecting the
defense industrial base, which the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall
carry out on a biannual basis beginning not
later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act until December 30, 2030,
and in which the Department of Defense and
entities in the defense industrial base shall
participate.
(ii) A series of tabletop exercises for use
by individual entities or collections of
entities in the defense industrial base that
simulate cyber attack scenarios affecting the
defense industrial base and which are designed
to test and improve the responses and plans of
such entities to such scenarios.
(B) Tabletop exercise development.--
(i) In general.--The Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Cyber Policy shall develop and
update the tabletop exercises described in
subparagraph (A).
(ii) Realistic attacks.--The Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall
ensure that the cyber attacks simulated by the
tabletop exercises described in subparagraph
(A) are based on the cyber attack capabilities
and activities of current and potential
adversaries of the United States.
(4) Procedures for identification of vulnerabilities and
lessons learned.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Cyber Policy shall establish procedures to--
(A) identify vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity
of the Department of Defense and the defense industrial
base pursuant to the tabletop exercises carried out
under the program; and
(B) identify other lessons learned that can improve
national security or the quality of such tabletop
exercises.
(b) Annual Report.--Not later than September 30, 2025, and annually
thereafter until the October 1, 2029, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the
activities of the Department of Defense pursuant to this section during
the preceding year.
(c) Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``program'' means
the program established under subsection (a).
SEC. 1505. ACCOUNTING OF CLOUD COMPUTING CAPABILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Not later than October 15, 2025, and every six
months thereafter, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing each covered cloud contract of the Department of Defense.
(b) Report Contents.--Each report under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) the covered cloud contracts submitted by the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military
departments, the head of each Department of Defense Field
Activity, and the commander of each combatant command under
subsection (c);
(2) a list of the cloud capabilities and services acquired
across the Department of Defense under contracts other than
covered cloud contracts; and
(3) for each current or planned cloud contract of the
Department of Defense, the information described in the
memorandum described in subsection (f) to show where cloud
environments under such contracts are being used and the costs
incurred by the Department outside of contracts authorized by
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense for
cloud capabilities.
(c) Collection of Cloud Contracts.--Upon the request of the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, the
head of each Department of Defense Field Activity, and the commander of
each combatant command shall each submit to the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense the covered cloud contracts of
such office, military department, Department of Defense Field Activity,
or combatant command, respectively.
(d) Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall include the information
required to be contained in the report under subsection (a) for the
covered cloud contracts of the Department of Defense in the budget
justification materials (as defined in section 3(b)(2) of the Federal
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101
note)) submitted by the Department of Defense with respect to the
budget of the President submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105
of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2027, and for each
fiscal year thereafter.
(e) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on December 31, 2030.
(f) Covered Cloud Contract Defined.--The term ``covered cloud
contract'' means a contract entered into under the multiple award
contract described in the memorandum of the Chief Information Officer
of the Department of Defense titled ``Department of Defense Joint
Warfighting Cloud Capability and Next Steps to Rationalize Cloud Use
Across the Department of Defense'' and dated July 31, 2023.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
SEC. 1511. TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CROSS DOMAIN
INCIDENTS AND EXEMPTIONS TO POLICIES FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
Section 1727 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
4117; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
``(c) Termination Date.--The requirement of the Secretary of
Defense to submit a monthly report under subsection (a) shall terminate
on December 31, 2025.''.
SEC. 1512. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION SERVICE.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the authorizing official of the Defense Counterintelligence and
Security Agency, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of
the Department of Defense, shall--
(1) take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that
the National Background Investigation Services are in
compliance with the relevant standards and guidelines published
by the National Institution of Standards and Technology in NIST
Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5 (relating to security
and privacy controls for information systems and
organizations), or successor publication or revision thereto;
and
(2) submit to Congress a notice either--
(A) certifying that such services are in compliance
with such standards and guidelines; or
(B) explaining why the authorizing official of the
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is
unable to certify that such services are in compliance
with such standards and guidelines.
SEC. 1513. GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION OF ZERO TRUST STRATEGY TO INTERNET
OF THINGS HARDWARE USED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense shall develop guidance for how--
(1) the zero trust strategy of the Department of Defense
developed under section 1528 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 2224 note)
applies to Internet of Things hardware, including human-
wearable devices, sensors, and other smart technology used by
the United States in military operations; and
(2) the role identity, credential, and access management
technologies serve in enforcing such zero trust strategy.
(b) Internet of Things Defined.--In this section, the term
``Internet of Things'' has the meaning given such term by the National
Institution of Standards and Technology in NIST Special Publication
800-172 and any amendatory or superseding document relating thereto.
SEC. 1514. MANAGEMENT AND CYBERSECURITY OF MULTI-CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, develop a
strategy for the management and cybersecurity of the multi-cloud
environments of the Department.
(b) Strategy.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) align with the zero trust strategy of the Department of
Defense entitled ``DoD Zero Trust Strategy'' and dated October
21, 2022, or any successor thereto;
(2) provide the Department with network visibility and
interoperability across the entirety of the multi-cloud
environments of the Department;
(3) rationalize user identities across such multi-cloud
environments, including through the implementation of identity,
credential, and access management technologies;
(4) maintain the same means to secure endpoints across the
Department;
(5) provide means for improving the identification and
resolution of security concerns for each cloud environment
prior to and during the adoption of such cloud environment by
the Department;
(6) assess means to increase the adoption of artificial
intelligence applications into the multi-cloud environments of
the Department;
(7) increase the transparency of the reporting by the
Department on the usage of such multi-cloud environments by the
Department to improve planning for capacity demand, budgeting,
and predictability for users and the contractors of the
Department providing such multi-cloud environments and the
goods and services related to such multi-cloud environments;
(8) identify opportunities to improve the planning of the
Department for data use and storage in such cloud environments,
including policies and processes to enforce protection of data
provided by the Government when such data is used to train
artificial intelligence models or other commercially developed
software systems;
(9) identify opportunities to streamline certification
processes related to the provision of cloud services for cloud
service providers; and
(10) include a plan for training the necessary personnel of
the Department on how to--
(A) incorporate the use of multi-cloud environments
into the performance of the functions of the
Department; and
(B) effectively leverage cybersecurity capabilities
in such multi-cloud environments.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the
strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a) and, concurrent with such
submission, provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing
on such strategy.
SEC. 1515. PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR MOBILE DEVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a
detailed evaluation of the cybersecurity products and services for
mobile devices to identify products and services that may improve the
cybersecurity of mobile devices used by the Department of Defense,
including mitigating the risk to the Department of Defense from cyber
attacks against mobile devices.
(b) Cybersecurity Technologies.--In carrying out the evaluation
required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall evaluate
each of the following technologies:
(1) Anonymizing-enabling technologies, including dynamic
selector rotation, un-linkable payment structures, and
anonymous onboarding.
(2) Network-enabled full content inspection.
(3) Mobile-device case hardware solutions.
(4) On-device virtual private networks.
(5) Protected Domain Name Server infrastructure.
(6) Extended coverage for mobile device endpoint detection.
(7) Smishing, phishing, and business text or email
compromise protection leveraging generative artificial
intelligence.
(8) Any other emerging or established technologies
determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the evaluation required under
subsection (a), for each technology described in subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) assess the efficacy and value of the cybersecurity
provided by the technology for mobile devices;
(2) assess the feasibility of scaling the technology across
the entirety or components of the Department of Defense,
including the timeline for deploying the technology across the
entirety or components of the Department of Defense; and
(3) evaluate the ability of the Department of Defense to
integrate the technology with the existing cybersecurity
architecture of the Department of Defense.
(d) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report of the findings of the
evaluation carried out under subsection (a), including a determination
whether the Department of Defense or any component thereof should
procure or incorporate any of the technologies evaluated pursuant to
subsection (b).
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
SEC. 1521. USABILITY OF ANTIQUATED AND PROPRIETARY DATA FORMATS FOR
MODERN OPERATIONS.
(a) Strategy and Roadmap.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments,
shall develop--
(A) a strategy for the Department of Defense,
including each of the military departments, to
identify, implement, and use modern data formats as the
primary method of electronic communication for command
and control activities and for weapon systems,
including sensors associated with such weapon systems;
and
(B) an associated five-year roadmap for the
Department of Defense, including each of the military
departments, to implement modern data formats under the
strategy described in subparagraph (A).
(2) Elements.--The strategy and roadmap required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:
(A) The activities of the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
Defense to increase and synchronize the use of modern
data formats and modern data sharing standards across
the Department of Defense.
(B) Development of standard definitions for modern
and antiquated data formats, including a representative
catalog of the types of data formats that fall under
each category.
(C) The activities of the military departments to
increase the use of modern data formats and modern data
sharing standards for command and control systems,
weapon systems, and sensors associated with such weapon
systems.
(D) An identification of barriers to the use of
modern data formats and modern data sharing standards
within weapon systems and sensors associated with such
weapon systems across the Department of Defense.
(E) An identification of barriers to the use of
modern data formats and modern data sharing standards
within command and control systems across the
Department of Defense.
(F) An identification of limitations on combined
joint all-domain command and control capabilities
resulting from the use of antiquated data formats.
(G) An identification of policy documents,
instructions, or other guidance requiring an update
pursuant to such strategy.
(H) The sources of funding for each military
department with respect to implementation of such
strategy.
(3) Submission to congress.--Upon completion of the
strategy and roadmap required under this subsection, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives such
strategy.
(4) Modern data formats.--For the purposes of this
subsection, the term ``modern data formats'' includes--
(A) the JavaScript Object Notation data format;
(B) the Binary JavaScript Object Notation data
format;
(C) the Protocol Buffers data format; and
(D) such other data formats that the Secretary of
Defense determines would meet the requirements in this
section.
(b) Pilot Programs.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the
completion of the strategy required by subsection (a)--
(A) the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
pilot program under which the Department of Defense,
other than the military departments, shall use modern
data formats to improve the usability and functionality
of information stored or produced in antiquated data
formats, including by the automated conversion of such
information to modern data formats; and
(B) each Secretary of a military department shall
establish a pilot program under which such military
department shall use modern data formats as described
in subparagraph (A).
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the completion
of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall
each submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a briefing on the progress of
the pilot program established by such Secretary under this
subsection, including specific examples of the use of modern
data formats under such pilot program to improve the usability
and functionality of information stored or produced in
antiquated data formats.
(3) Sunset.--Each pilot program established under this
subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Military Department Defined.--In this section, the term
``military department'' has the meaning given such term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1522. MODERNIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S AUTHORIZATION
TO OPERATE PROCESSES.
(a) Active Directory of Authorizing Officials.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense and in coordination with the Chief Information Officers
of the military departments, shall establish and regularly
update a digital directory of all authorizing officials in the
military departments.
(2) Contents.--The directory established under paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) the most current contact information for such
authorizing official; and
(B) a list of each training required to perform the
duties and responsibilities of an authorizing official
completed by such authorizing official.
(b) Presumption of Reciprocal Software Accrediting Standards.--
(1) Policy required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense, shall implement a policy that requires authorizing
officials to adopt the security analysis and artifacts, as
appropriate, of a cloud-hosted platform, service, or
application that has already been authorized by another
authorizing official in the Department of Defense in order to
more rapidly adopt and use such cloud-hosted platforms,
services, and applications, at the corresponding classification
level and in accordance with the existing authorization
conditions, without additional authorizations or reviews.
(2) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the policy
implemented under paragraph (1)--
(A) ensures the development of standardized and
transparent documentation of the security,
accreditation, performance, and operational
capabilities of cloud-hosted platforms, services, and
applications to enable decision making by mission
owners of such cloud-hosted platforms, services, and
applications;
(B) provides for an intuitive and digital workflow
to document acknowledgments among mission owners and
system owners of use of the operational capabilities of
cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications;
(C) directs a review by mission owners of existing
authorization information, at the appropriate
classification level, regarding the status of the
operational capabilities of cloud-hosted platforms,
services, and applications, including through
management dashboards or other management analytic
capabilities; and
(D) defines a process, including required
timelines, to allow authorizing officials that disagree
with the security analysis of a cloud-hosted platform,
service, or application that such official would be
required to adopt under such policy to present such
disagreement to the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, or such other individual or
entity designated by the Chief Information Officer, for
adjudication.
(3) Applicability.--The policy implemented pursuant to
subsection (a) shall apply to--
(A) all authorizing officials in the Department of
Defense, including in each military department,
component, and agency of the Department; and
(B) all operational capabilities of cloud-hosted
platforms, services, and applications, including
capabilities on public cloud infrastructure, as
authorized through the Federal Risk and Authorization
Management Program established under section 3608 of
title 44, United States Code, and the Defense
Information Systems Agency, and capabilities on private
cloud landing zones managed by the Department of
Defense that are authorized by Department accrediting
officials.
(c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the status of the implementation of
subsections (a) and (b).
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Authorization to Operate'' has the meaning
given such term in the Office of Management and Budget Circular
A-130;
(2) the term ``authorizing official'' means an officer who
is authorized to assume responsibility for operating an
information system at an acceptable level of risk to
organizational operations (including mission, functions, image,
or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other
organizations, and the United States;
(3) the term ``military departments'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code;
(4) the term ``mission owner'' means the user of a cloud-
based platform, service, or application; and
(5) the term ``system owner'' means the element of the
Department of Defense responsible for acquiring a cloud-based
platform, service, or application, but which is not a mission
owner of such cloud-based platform, service, or application.
SEC. 1523. UPDATE OF BIOMETRIC POLICY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
and Security shall update the policy of the Department of Defense
regarding the protection of biometric data.
(b) Elements.--The policy updates required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Standards for encrypting and protecting data on
biometric collection devices.
(2) A requirement to sanitize biometric data from
collection devices and hard drives prior to disposal of the
devices and hard drives.
(3) A requirement that components of the Department
maintain records that they have sanitized all data from
biometric collection devices when the devices are turned in for
disposal.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 1531. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HUMAN FACTORS INTEGRATION
INITIATIVE.
(a) Initiative Required.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
Department of Defense, shall establish an initiative--
(A) to improve the human usability of artificial
intelligence systems and information derived from such
systems through the application of cognitive ergonomics
techniques; and
(B) to improve the human usability and cognitive
effectiveness of artificial intelligence systems
adopted by the Department of Defense by ensuring that
design tools and metrics are available for artificial
intelligence and machine learning programs that ensure
human factors considerations are included for such
systems.
(2) Designation.--The initiative established pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Artificial Intelligence
Human Factors Integration Initiative'' (in this section the
``Initiative'').
(b) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
of the Department of Defense shall jointly brief the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives on the following:
(1) Existing research and development work within the
Department of Defense laboratories relating to human-machine
teaming, human-centered design, cognitive load, cognitive
ergonomics, and similar topics that are currently being used or
could be used to inform or enhance Department personnel
usability of artificial intelligence systems and artificial
intelligence-derived information.
(2) Identification of gaps in research with respect to
interactions of personnel of the Department with artificial
intelligence systems in warfighting and nonwarfighting
environments that may necessitate additional research within
the Federal Government, industry, or academia.
(3) Identification of relevant tools, methodologies,
testing processes or systems, and evaluation metrics that may
be of use to the Department in improving the cognitive
ergonomic and human usability features of artificial
intelligence systems for personnel of the Department.
(c) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
briefing required by subsection (b) is provided, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall jointly develop
and implement a plan to--
(1) work with the military departments (as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) and other
components of the Department to ensure human factors and human
systems integration elements are considered early in the
development or evaluation process with respect to the
procurement, adoption, or use of artificial intelligence
systems or artificial intelligence-derived information;
(2) convene research meetings or other forums to coordinate
cognitive ergonomics research or related research challenges
with a broad community of academic, commercial, and
international partners;
(3) work with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense to review commercial
toolsets to assess the level of human factors integration
investment of such commercial toolsets; and
(4) develop guidance based on the research and development
work identified pursuant to subsection (b)(1) regarding how to
create a framework or taxonomy for characterizing the exercise
of appropriate levels of human judgment within Department of
Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to Autonomy in Weapons
Systems), or successor directive, for artificial intelligence
programs in the Department.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the authority of the Secretary
of Defense to research, develop, improve, or acquire any weapon system
or other capability that is enabled, empowered, enhanced, or improved
by artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a large language
model.
SEC. 1532. ADVANCED COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE ADVANCED
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
program, or designate an existing program, to meet the testing and
processing requirements for next generation advanced artificial
intelligence capabilities.
(b) Development and Expansion of High-performance Computing
Infrastructure.--
(1) In general.--Under the program established or
designated under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
expand the infrastructure of the Department of Defense for
development and deployment of military applications of high-
performance computing and artificial intelligence capabilities
that are located at installations of the Department or
accessible through commercial cloud or hybrid-cloud
environments.
(2) Artificial intelligence applications.--(A) The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a portion of the
infrastructure added pursuant to paragraph (1) is--
(i) dedicated to providing access to modern
artificial intelligence accelerators for training,
fine-tuning, modifying, and deploying large artificial
intelligence systems; and
(ii) configured in accordance with industry best
practices.
(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure, to the extent practical, that the
Department of Defense does not use the portion of the
infrastructure described in such subparagraph for the
development of new artificial intelligence systems to the
extent that such infrastructure is duplicative of readily
available commercial or open source products or services that
meet or are reasonably capable of meeting the physical and data
security standards of the Department.
(c) High-performance Computing Roadmap.--
(1) In general.--Under the program established or
designated under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
develop a roadmap that describes the high-performance computing
infrastructure needed for the Department of Defense to
research, test, develop, and evaluate advanced artificial
intelligence applications projected over the period covered by
the future-years defense program.
(2) Assessment.--The roadmap required by paragraph (1)
shall include assessments of the following:
(A) The anticipated processing for advanced
artificial intelligence applications of the Department
of Defense during the period covered by the roadmap,
including the computing needs associated with the
development of such advanced artificial intelligence
applications.
(B) The physical and data security standards
required for the infrastructure for the research,
development, testing, and evaluation of advanced
artificial intelligence applications, including data
handling requirements.
(C) The evaluation, milestones, and resourcing
needs to maintain and expand the computing
infrastructure necessary for the computing needs
described in subparagraph (A).
(d) Artificial Intelligence System Development.--
(1) In general.--Using the infrastructure added under the
program established or designated under subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense shall develop advanced artificial
intelligence systems that have general-purpose military
applications for multiple data formats, including text, audio,
and graphical.
(2) Training of systems.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that advanced artificial intelligence systems developed
pursuant to paragraph (1) are trained using datasets curated by
the Department of Defense using general, openly or commercially
available sources of such data, or data owned by the
Department, depending on the appropriate use case. Such systems
may use openly or commercially available artificial
intelligence systems, including those available through
infrastructure located at installations of the Department or
cloud or hybrid-cloud environments, for development or fine-
tuning.
(e) Coordination and Duplication.--In establishing or designating
the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
consult with the Secretary of Energy to ensure that none of the
activities carried out under this section are duplicative of any
activity of a research entity of the Department of Energy, including
the following:
(1) The National Laboratories.
(2) The Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.
(3) The Advanced Simulation and Computing program.
SEC. 1533. COST BUDGETING FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall develop a plan
to ensure that the budgeting process for programs containing artificial
intelligence components or subcomponents, including artificial
intelligence support systems, models, or analysis tools, includes
estimates for the types of data required to train, maintain, or improve
the artificial intelligence components or subcomponents contained
within such programs and estimated costs for the acquisition and
sustainment of such data.
(b) Elements of Plan.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the current programs of the Department
of Defense containing artificial intelligence components or
subcomponents, such as large language models, including the
sources and costs for structured and unstructured training data
for such artificial intelligence components.
(2) An estimate of the costs associated with the data
required to train, maintain, or improve artificial intelligence
models or systems for programs that are ongoing or proposed as
of enactment of this Act and which are not otherwise currently
accounted for in a program of record.
(3) An estimate of the costs associated with providing
access to capabilities for data preparation, including tooling,
indexing, and data tagging or labeling, including for the
protection of data provided by the Government from unauthorized
use during the algorithm training process and the ongoing
control by the Government of such data during such process.
(4) Mapping of the acquisition lifecycle for the programs
described in paragraph (1) to align budgeting milestones with
critical design or decision points in the budgeting and
execution processes of the Department of Defense.
(5) A framework for estimating the costs described in
paragraph (2) and ensuring the costs associated with the data
required to train, maintain, or improve artificial intelligence
models or systems are appropriately incorporated into lifecycle
sustainment estimates for future programs containing artificial
intelligence components or subcomponents.
(c) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall begin
implementing the plan required by subsection (a) not later than 90 days
after the date on which development of the plan required by subsection
(a) is completed.
(d) Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once annually
thereafter until 2027, the Secretary shall provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the implementation of the plan
developed pursuant to subsection (a).
SEC. 1534. EVALUATION OF FEDERATED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED
WEAPON SYSTEMS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
(a) Evaluation of Centers of Excellence.--The Secretary of Defense
shall determine the advisability and feasibility of establishing a
center or centers of excellence to carry out the functions described in
subsection (b) to support the development and maturation of artificial
intelligence-enabled weapon systems by organizations within the
Department of Defense that--
(1) were in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) have appropriate core competencies relating to the
functions described in subsection (b).
(b) Functions.--The functions described in this subsection are the
following:
(1) Capturing, analyzing, assessing, and sharing lessons
learned across the Department of Defense regarding the latest
advancements in artificial intelligence-enabled weapon systems,
countermeasures, tactics, techniques and procedures, and
training methodologies.
(2) Facilitating collaboration among the Department of
Defense and foreign partners, including Ukraine, to identify
and promulgate best practices, safety guidelines, standards,
and benchmarks.
(3) Facilitating collaboration among the Department,
industry, academia, and not-for-profit organizations in the
United States, including industry with expertise in autonomous
weapon systems and other nontraditional weapon systems that
utilize artificial intelligence as determined by the Secretary
of Defense.
(4) Serving as a focal point for digital talent training
and upskilling for the Department, and as the Secretary of
Defense considers appropriate, providing enterprise-level tools
and solutions based on these best practices, standards, and
benchmarks.
(5) Carrying out such other responsibilities as the
Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the determination of the Secretary required under subsection
(a) and, if such determination is that establishing a center or
centers of excellence described in such subsection is advisable
and feasible, a plan for establishing such center or centers;
and
(2) if the Secretary submits a plan under paragraph (1),
provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on such
plan.
(d) Artificial Intelligence-enabled Weapon System Defined.--In this
section, the term ``artificial intelligence-enabled weapon system''
includes autonomous weapon systems, as determined by the Secretary of
Defense.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 1541. OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING ON THE MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENT
AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Mission
Partner Environment program, not more than 90 percent may be obligated
or expended prior to the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes
the certification required by subsection (b).
(b) Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall certify to the
congressional defense committees that--
(1) the Secretary of the Air Force, in conjunction with the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, has
developed an executable implementation plan for the Mission
Partner Environment to meet the operational requirements of the
Department for command and control information sharing
networks, including a modernization plan that reduces
nonstandardized hardware solutions, sunsets legacy hardware,
and fully integrates into the combined joint all-domain command
and control initiative; and
(2) in coordination with the commander of each geographic
combatant command, the Secretary of the Air Force is
implementing defined and measurable actions to meet the
operational planning, implementation, and ongoing operational
Mission Partner Environment requirements for global and
regional processing nodes to sustain existing information
networks for the area of responsibility for each such combatant
command.
(c) Annual Briefings.--
(1) In general.--Not later than October 1, 2025, and
annually thereafter until October 1, 2030, the Deputy Secretary
of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the
head of the Information Security Risk Management Committee of
the Department of Defense, the director of the Mission Partner
Capability Office, the Executive Agent for the Mission Partner
Environment, and a senior military service representative for
each of the Armed Forces shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the Mission Partner
Environment and related activities within the Department of
Defense, including the modernization of the Mission Partner
Environment.
(2) Combatant commands.--A senior representative from each
unified combatant command shall attend and participate in each
briefing required by paragraph (1).
(d) Elements.--Each briefing required by subsection (c) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of all efforts of the Department of
Defense for the Mission Partner Environment.
(2) A description of the overall progress on implementation
and modernization of the Mission Partner Environment across the
entirety of the Department of Defense as of the date of the
briefing and, for each such briefing after the first such
briefing, the progress made on such implementation and
modernization since the preceding briefing under such
subsection.
(3) An explanation of any changes in policy necessary to
execute on the Mission Partner Environment, including changes
made during the period covered by the briefing and changes that
are planned as of the time of the briefing.
(4) An explanation of any changes to the governance of the
Mission Partner Environment within the Department of Defense,
including changes made during the period covered by the
briefing and changes that are planned as of the time of the
briefing.
(5) A detailed programmatic table of the funding for the
combined Mission Partner Environment efforts of the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, and the
combatant commands as set forth in the budget of the President
most recently submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title
31, United States Code.
(e) Modification to CJADC2 Briefing Requirement.--Section 1076 of
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3866), as amended by
section 1504 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 538), is further amended by amending
subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Biannual Briefings.--
``(1) In general.--During the period beginning on October
1, 2021, and ending on October 1, 2028, the Deputy Secretary of
Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
Department of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, and a senior military service
representative for each of the Armed Forces shall provide to
the congressional defense committees biannual briefings on the
progress of the Joint All Domain Command and Control (in this
section referred to as `JADC2') effort of the Department of
Defense.
``(2) Annual participation by certain combatant commands.--
For each fiscal year during the period specified in paragraph
(1), a senior representative from each of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command, United States Central Command, and United
States European Command shall participate in the provision of
the first biannual briefing under such paragraph following the
submission of the budget of the President to Congress under
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for that fiscal
year.''.
(f) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the terms ``Defense Agency'' and ``military
departments'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code;
(2) the term ``Mission Partner Environment'' means the
operating framework enabling command and control, information
sharing, and the exchange of data between the Department of
Defense and partners and allies of the United States
participating in a military or other operation for the purposes
of planning and executing such operation through the use of
common standards governance and procedures, including
activities the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military
departments, unified combatant commands (as defined in section
161 of title 10, United States Code), and Defense Agencies
relating to the operation, modernization, implementation, or
oversight of, or resourcing of networks or applications
designed for such framework; and
(3) the term ``unified combatant command'' has the meaning
given such term in section 161 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1542. EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING CONTRACTING
FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.
Section 1555(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 581; 10 U.S.C. 503 note)
is amended by striking ``one year'' and inserting ``two years''.
SEC. 1543. PROHIBITION ON DISESTABLISHMENT OR MERGER OF OFFICER CAREER
PATHS WITHIN THE CYBER BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
(a) Notice Required.--The Secretary of the Army may not initiate a
covered activity until the date that is 270 days after the date on
which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a
notice described in subsection (b) with respect to such covered
activity.
(b) Notice Elements.--The notice described in this subsection is a
written notice of the intent of the Secretary of the Army to initiate a
covered activity and includes--
(1) an explanation of such covered activity;
(2) an estimate of the costs associated with such covered
activity;
(3) an explanation of the effects associated with such
covered activity, including any changes to personnel training;
and
(4) a timeline for the covered activity.
(c) Covered Activity Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
activity'' means any actions to disestablish or merge the Cyber Warfare
Officer and Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer career paths within
the Cyber Branch of the Army.
SEC. 1544. INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF CYBER ORGANIZATIONAL MODELS.
(a) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement with the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (in this section referred
to as the ``National Academies'') for the National Academies to
conduct an evaluation of alternative organizational models for
the cyber forces of the Armed Forces.
(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into the
agreement described in paragraph (1) by the date that is not
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Evaluation.--
(1) In general.--The evaluation of alternative
organizational models conducted by the National Academies under
an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a) shall
include--
(A) refining and further evolving the current
organizational approach for the cyber forces of the
Armed Forces;
(B) the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a separate Armed Force in the Department
of Defense dedicated to operations in the cyber domain;
(C) consideration of adoption or adaptation of
alternative organizational models for the cyber forces
of the Armed Forces;
(D) consideration of an organizational model
combining the refinement and evolution described in
subparagraph (A) and the establishment of a separate
Armed Force described in subparagraph (B); and
(E) any other organizational models for the cyber
forces of the Armed Forces determined feasible and
advisable by the National Academies.
(2) Scope.--In carrying out the evaluation described in
paragraph (1), for each organizational model evaluated the
National Academies shall consider--
(A) the effects of the organizational model on--
(i) the ability of the Department of
Defense to effectively conduct military cyber
operations, including offensive, defensive and
analytical missions;
(ii) the ability of the Department to
organize, train, and equip military cyber
operations forces (including military, civilian
and other enabling personnel);
(iii) the recruitment, retention, and
workforce development policies of the
Department of Defense with respect to the
personnel needed for military cyber operations;
(iv) the division of responsibilities
between a dedicated cyber force and the other
Armed Forces with respect to network
management, resourcing, policy, and operations;
(v) the doctrine and use of the military
cyber operations forces; and
(vi) the costs to the Department resulting;
(B) such other effects of the organizational model
on the operations of the Department; and
(C) the relevant authorities and policies of the
Department of Defense.
(c) Support From Federally Funded Research and Development
Center.--Upon a request from the National Academies, the Secretary
shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research
and development center under which such federally funded research and
development center shall support the National Academies in conducting
the evaluation of alternative organizational models under an agreement
entered into pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) Access to Department of Defense Personnel, Information, and
Resources.--An agreement entered into between the Secretary of Defense
and the National Academies pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
(1) require the Secretary to provide to the National
Academies access to such personnel, information, and resources
of the Department of Defense as jointly determined necessary by
the National Academies and the Secretary for the National
Academies to conduct the evaluation of alternative
organizational models under such agreement; and
(2) if the Secretary refuses to provide the access
described in paragraph (1) or any other major obstacle to such
access occurs, require the National Academies to notify the
congressional defense committees of such refusal or obstacle
not later than seven days after the date of such refusal or on
which the National Academies become aware of such obstacle, as
applicable.
(e) Report.--
(1) Submission to congress.--An agreement entered into
between the Secretary of Defense and the National Academies
under subsection (a) shall--
(A) require the National Academies to submit to the
congressional defense committees a consensus report
containing the findings of the National Academies with
respect to the evaluation of alternative organizational
models conducted by the National Academies under an
agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a);
(B) require the National Academies to submit such
report in an unclassified manner; and
(C) permit the National Academies to include in
such report a classified annex.
(2) Prohibition against interference.--No officer or
employee of the Federal Government may take or fail to take any
action, or cause any action to be taken or not be taken, for
the purpose of altering the findings of the National Academies
in the report required pursuant to paragraph (1) prior to the
submission of such report pursuant to such paragraph.
(3) Department of defense views on assessment.--Not later
than 90 days after the date on which the National Academies
submits to the congressional defense committees the report
required pursuant to paragraph (1) with respect to the
evaluation of alternative organizational models conducted by
the National Academies under an agreement entered into pursuant
to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the opinions
of the Secretary with respect to such evaluation.
SEC. 1545. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE JOINT CYBER
WARFIGHTING ARCHITECTURE.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Joint
Cyber Warfighting Architecture, not more than 95 percent may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Commander of United
States Cyber Command provides to the congressional defense committees
the plan required in subsection (b).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of United States Cyber
Command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
plan to transition the Department of Defense from the Joint
Cyber Warfighting Architecture to the successor to the Joint
Cyber Warfighting Architecture.
(2) Contents.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) Details for ceasing or minimizing continued
development on the current Joint Cyber Warfighting
Architecture components, including a timeline for
stabilizing the current architecture of the Joint Cyber
Warfighting Architecture within 12 to 18 months of the
date on which the Commander of United States Cyber
Command submits such plan to the congressional defense
and the resources available across the future-years
defense plan as a result of such actions.
(B) Requirements and an initial plan for a
successor to the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture,
including timelines, coordination with the military
departments, descriptions of proposed new capability
sets, mapping of current Joint Cyber Warfighting
Architecture capabilities to proposed new capabilities,
and any additional authority or resource required to
transition to such successor beyond those available
under the rephasing of the program.
(c) Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Defined.--In this section,
the term ``Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture'' has the meaning given
such term under section 1509 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2886; 10 U.S.C. 167b note).
SEC. 1546. RISK FRAMEWORK FOR FOREIGN MOBILE APPLICATIONS OF CONCERN.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security, shall submit to Congress a report on--
(1) the feasibility and advisability of developing
comprehensive guidance on personal mobile devices and mobile
applications for personnel of the Department of Defense;
(2) the feasibility and advisability of developing
categorical definitions of mobile applications of concern with
respect to personnel or operations of the Department of
Defense;
(3) the feasibility and advisability of creating, and
updating not less than annually, a risk framework with respect
to Department personnel or operations that assesses mobile
applications or groupings thereof for potential risks to the
personnel or operations of the Department, including--
(A) the collection, retention, sale, and potential
misuse of data;
(B) exposure to misinformation and disinformation;
(C) software bill of materials; and
(D) ownership, origination, authorship, or other
relationship of an application with the governments of
the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China,
the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea;
(4) a description of any statutory or policy restrictions
affecting ability of the Department to provide guidance to
personnel of the Department regarding personal mobile devices
and applications, including any variations of such guidance
based on location, status, visibility, or work role; and
(5) such other information as the Chief Information Officer
of the Department of Defense determines appropriate.
(b) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2027,
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security, shall provide to Congress a report describing--
(1) not fewer than 10 mobile applications or application
groupings of particular concern to the Department of Defense,
including a description of the problematic characteristics of
such applications or application groupings;
(2) the current guidance of the Department related to
personal mobile devices and mobile applications and, except for
the first report submitted under this subsection, including a
description of any changes to such guidance during the period
since the previous report was submitted under this subsection;
(3) the current and planned workforce education efforts
undertaken by components of the Department that provide best
practices, guidance, requirements, or other relevant material
to personnel of the Department regarding personal mobile device
and mobile applications, and, except for the first report
submitted under this subsection, a description of any changes
in such efforts during the period since the previous report was
submitted under this subsection; and
(4) any changes to the assessments of feasibility and
advisability in the report required under subsection (a).
(c) Update Briefing.--Not later than April 30, 2025, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of the Defense, in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security,
shall provide to Congress a briefing on the status of the report
required under subsection (a).
(d) Report Form.--The reports required under this section shall be
in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1547. JOINT PARTNER-SHARING NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR MIDDLE EAST
DEFENSE INTEGRATION.
(a) Initiative Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on how
to improve cooperation between the Department of Defense and
allies and partners of the United States located in the Middle
East to improve the use of partner-sharing network capabilities
to facilitate joint defense efforts among the United States and
such allies and partners to protect the people, infrastructure,
and territory of the United States and such allies and partners
from state and non-state actors determined by the Secretary to
undermine the national security interests of the United States.
(2) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) A summary of ongoing efforts by United States
Central Command, or in which United States Central
Command is participating, to implement a joint partner-
sharing network capability integrated with the assets
of allies and partners of the United States who are
located in the Middle East.
(B) A summary of challenges to further facilitate
the implementation of a joint partner-sharing network
capability integrated with the assets of Middle Eastern
allies and partners, including actions or decisions
that need to be taken by other organizations.
(C) A recommendation of actions that can be taken
to address the challenges summarized pursuant to
subparagraph (B).
(D) An assessment of how the implementation of a
joint partner-sharing network capability that would be
available to integrate with allies and partners of the
United States in the Middle East--
(i) could demonstrate new tools,
techniques, or methodologies for data-driven
decision making;
(ii) accelerate sharing of relevant data,
data visualization, and data analysis
implemented through cryptographic data access
controls and enforcing existing data sharing
restrictions across multiple security levels;
and
(iii) leverage current activities in multi-
cloud computing environments to reduce the
reliance on solely hardware-based networking
solutions.
(E) A recommendation of actions that can be taken
to implement a joint partner-sharing network capability
integrated with allies and partners of the United
States in the Middle East, including identification of
policy, resource, workforce, or other shortfalls.
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant.
(3) Metrics.--The Secretary of Defense shall include in the
report required by paragraph (1) recommended metrics for
assessing progress towards improving the use of partner-sharing
network capabilities to facilitate the joint defense efforts
described in such paragraph.
(4) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(5) Protection of sensitive information.--No activity may
be carried out under this section without an approved program
protection plan and overarching classification guide to enforce
technology and information protection protocols that protect
sensitive information and the national security interests of
the United States.
(b) Assessment of the Establishment of a Combatant Command
Warfighter Forum for Artificial Intelligence.--
(1) Assessment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Chief Data and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense shall
determine the policies and procedures required to establish a
forum for warfighters in the combatant commands on artificial
intelligence that would help promote coordination and
interchange on issues relating to artificial intelligence
tools, methodologies, training, exercises, and operational
research within and among the combatant commands.
(2) Purposes for consideration.--In developing the policies
and procedures required by paragraph (1), the Chief Data and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense
shall consider the following as primary purposes of the forum:
(A) Identification of use cases for the near-term
application of artificial intelligence tools, including
commercially available artificial intelligence tools,
data, methodologies, or techniques.
(B) Categorization of risk for the use cases
identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), and
consideration of risk-management process or other
procedural guidelines for enforcing current policy.
(C) Identification and prioritization of current
artificial intelligence tools or emerging technologies
applicable to the use-cases identified pursuant to
subparagraph (A) that also meet policy guidelines and
standards set by the Department.
(D) Identification of shortfalls in training or
billets for artificial intelligence-related expertise
or personnel within the combatant commands.
(E) Coordination on training and experimentation
venues, including with regional partners and allies.
(F) Identification of opportunities for enhanced
cooperation with regional partners and allies.
(G) Identification of opportunities for the
combatant commands, working with other elements of the
Department of Defense, such as the Defense Innovation
Unit, to better procure commercial artificial
intelligence capabilities, including from partner and
allied industrial bases.
(3) Report.--(A) Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
assessment described in paragraph (1).
(B) The report submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall
include the following:
(i) A summary of the policies and procedures needed
pursuant to paragraph (1).
(ii) A summary of the efforts described in
paragraph (1) to fulfill each of the purposes
considered under paragraph (2).
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility
watch list.
Sec. 1602. Establishment of Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.
Sec. 1603. Space Force satellite ground systems.
Sec. 1604. Modification of notification of foreign interference of
national security space.
Sec. 1605. Modifications to National Security Space Launch program.
Sec. 1606. Comptroller General review regarding Global Positioning
System modernization and other positioning,
navigation, and timing systems.
Sec. 1607. Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration.
Sec. 1608. Pilot program to demonstrate hybrid satellite communication
architecture.
Sec. 1609. Middle East integrated space and satellite security
assessment.
Sec. 1610. Annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the Space
Force.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1611. Extension and modification of authority to engage in certain
commercial activities as security for
intelligence collection activities.
Sec. 1612. Cyber intelligence capability.
Sec. 1613. Authority of Army counterintelligence agents.
Sec. 1614. Extension and modification of defense intelligence and
counterintelligence expense authority.
Sec. 1615. Intelligence advice and Department of Defense support for
Government of Israel in the defeat of
Hamas.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1621. Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological
Defense Policy and Programs; improvements
to processes of the Office of the Secretary
of Defense.
Sec. 1622. Extension and modification of certifications regarding
integrated tactical warning and attack
assessment mission of the Department of the
Air Force.
Sec. 1623. Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic
Automated Command and Control System.
Sec. 1624. Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear
weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex,
nuclear weapons delivery systems, and
nuclear weapons command and control system.
Sec. 1625. Matters relating to pilot program on development of reentry
vehicles and related systems.
Sec. 1626. Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability.
Sec. 1627. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1628. Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield
material for Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
Sec. 1629. Conditional requirements for Sentinel intercontinental
ballistic missile program.
Sec. 1630. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1631. Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global
Strike Command.
Sec. 1632. Limitations on use of funds to dismantle B83-1 nuclear
gravity bomb.
Sec. 1633. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
plan for decreasing the time to upload
additional warheads to the intercontinental
ballistic missile fleet.
Sec. 1634. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
information on options for enhancing
National Nuclear Security Administration
access to the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1635. Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy.
Sec. 1636. Long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery
vehicle transition.
Sec. 1637. Reports and briefings on recommendations of the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic
Posture of the United States.
Sec. 1638. Sense of Congress with respect to use of artificial
intelligence to support strategic
deterrence.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1641. Expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile
defense information and systems to apply to
People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1642. Additional missile defense site for protection of United
States homeland.
Sec. 1643. Advice and assistance regarding enhancement of Jordanian air
and missile defense.
Sec. 1644. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-
development and co-production.
Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain
missile defense system governance
documents, policies, and procedures.
Sec. 1646. Congressional notification requirement with respect to
incidents that affect availability of
United States homeland missile defenses.
Sec. 1647. Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar
coverage of Guam.
Sec. 1648. Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam.
Sec. 1649. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to missile defense.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1652. Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on
activities and assistance under Department
of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction
Program.
Sec. 1653. Modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to
electromagnetic spectrum operations
capabilities.
Sec. 1654. Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based
ground and airborne moving target
indication systems.
Sec. 1655. Designation of a senior defense official responsible for
establishment of national integrated air
and missile defense architecture for the
United States.
Subtitle A--Space Activities
SEC. 1601. MODIFICATION OF AIR FORCE SPACE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
WATCH LIST.
(a) Clarification of Watch List Requirements.--Chapter 135 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2271 the
following:
``Sec. 2271a. Space Contractor Responsibility Watch List
``(a) Establishment.--The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Space Acquisition and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, shall
maintain a list of contractors with a history of poor performance on
space procurement contracts.
``(b) Basis for Inclusion on Watch List.--(1) The Assistant
Secretary shall place a contractor, which may consist of the entire
contracting entity or a specific division of the contracting entity, on
the watch list based on a determination made under paragraph (2).
``(2)(A) In considering whether to place a contractor on the watch
list, the Assistant Secretary shall determine whether there is evidence
of any of the following:
``(i) Poor performance on one or more space procurement
contracts, or award fee scores below 50 percent.
``(ii) Inadequate management, operational or financial
controls, or resources.
``(iii) Inadequate security controls or resources,
including unremediated vulnerabilities arising from foreign
ownership, control, or influence.
``(iv) Any other failure of controls or performance of a
nature so serious or compelling as to warrant placement of the
contractor on the watch list.
``(B) If the Assistant Secretary determines, based on evidence
described in any of clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A), that
the ability of a contractor to responsibly perform is meaningfully
impaired, the Assistant Secretary shall place the contractor on the
watch list.
``(C) The Assistant Secretary shall establish written policies for
the consideration of contractors for placement on the watch list,
including policies that require that--
``(i) contractors proposed for placement on the watch list
shall be provided with notice and an opportunity to respond;
``(ii) the basis for a final determination placing a
contractor on the watch list shall be documented in writing;
and
``(iii) at the request of a contractor, the contractor
shall be removed from the watch list if the Assistant Secretary
determines that there is evidence that the issue resulting in
placement on the list has been satisfactorily remediated.
``(c) Effect of Listing.--(1) The Assistant Secretary may not
solicit an offer from, award a contract to, consent to a subcontract
with, execute a grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction
with, or exercise an option on any space procurement contract with, an
entity included on the watch list unless the Assistant Secretary makes
a written determination that there is a compelling reason to do so.
``(2) Not later than 10 days after the Assistant Secretary makes a
determination under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall notify
the congressional defense committees and the Interagency Committee on
Debarment and Suspension constituted under sections 4 and 5 of
Executive Order 12549 (51 Fed. Reg. 6370; relating to debarment and
suspension) of the determination.
``(d) Limitation on Delegation.--The Assistant Secretary may
delegate the authority to make a determination under subsection
(b)(2)(B) or subsection (c)(1) only if the following criteria are met:
``(1) The delegation is to the suspension and debarment
official of the Air Force.
``(2) The delegation is made on a case-by-case basis.
``(3) Not later than seven days after the date on which
such determination is made, the Assistant Secretary notifies
the congressional defense committees of the delegation.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as preventing the suspension or debarment of a contractor,
but inclusion on the watch list shall not be construed as a punitive
measure or de facto suspension or debarment of a contractor.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `contract' includes a grant, cooperative
agreement, or other transaction.
``(2) The term `contractor' means any individual or entity
that enters into a contract.
``(3) The term `watch list' means the watch list maintained
under subsection (a).''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1612 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C.
2271 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1602. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL AUGMENTATION SPACE RESERVE.
(a) In General.--Chapter 963 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting before section 9532 the following new section:
``Sec. 9531. Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve.
``(a) Program.--The Secretary may carry out a program to be known
as the `Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve' program. Under the
program, the Secretary may include in a contract for the procurement of
space products or services one or more provisions under which a
qualified contractor agrees to provide additional space products or
services to the Department of Defense on an as-needed basis under
circumstances determined by the Secretary.
``(b) Security Measures.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary--
``(1) shall ensure that each contract under, and qualified
contractor participating in, the program complies with
applicable security measures, including any security measures
required under the National Industrial Security program (or any
successor to such program); and
``(2) may establish and implement such additional security
measures as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the
national security interests of the United States.
``(c) Commitment of Space Products or Services as a Business
Factor.--In determining the quantity of business to be received under a
space product or services contract pursuant to subsection (a), the
Secretary may use as a factor the relative amount of space product or
service committed to the program under subsection (a) by the qualified
contractor involved.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `citizen of the United States' means--
``(A) an individual who is a citizen of the United
States;
``(B) a partnership each of whose partners is an
individual who is a citizen of the United States; or
``(C) a corporation or association organized under
the laws of the United States or a State, the District
of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United
States.
``(2) The term `qualified contractor' means a contractor
that is a citizen of the United States.
``(3) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Defense.
``(4) The term `space products or services' means
commercial products and commercial services (as those terms are
defined in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation)
and noncommercial products and noncommercial services offered
by commercial companies that operate to, through, or from
space, including any required terrestrial ground, support, and
network systems and associated services that can be used to
support military functions and missions.''.
(b) Study and Report.--
(1) Study.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Air Force, shall seek to enter into an
agreement with a federally funded research and development
center or university-affiliated research center to conduct a
study on--
(A) the availability and adequacy of commercial
insurance to protect the financial interests of
contractors providing support services to space-related
operations and activities of the Department of Defense,
taking into account the risks that may be anticipated
to arise from such support;
(B) the adequacy of any existing authorities under
Federal law that would enable the Federal Government to
protect such interests in the event commercial space
insurance is not available or not available on
reasonable terms; and
(C) potential options for Government-provided
insurance similar to existing aviation and maritime
insurance programs under titles 49 and 46 of the United
States Code, respectively.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the results of
the study conducted under paragraph (1).
SEC. 1603. SPACE FORCE SATELLITE GROUND SYSTEMS.
(a) Requirement.--Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2275b the following new section:
``Sec. 2275c. Space Force satellite ground systems
``(a) Requirement.--The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Space Acquisitions and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, may not
authorize a launch associated with a Space Force satellite acquisition
program unless--
``(1) the associated ground systems and modifications are
completed and ready for operation at the time of the launch;
and
``(2) the applicable satellite capabilities may be used on
completion of the launch.
``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of the Air Force may waive the
requirement under subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that such
waiver is necessary for reasons of national security.
``(2) Not later than 10 days after making a waiver under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of
such waiver.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Such chapter is further amended by striking
section 2275.
SEC. 1604. MODIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE OF
NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE.
Section 2278 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as
redesignated--
(i) by inserting ``critical'' before
``national security space capability''; and
(ii) by striking ``The Commander of the
United States Space Command'' and inserting
``(1) Except as provided by paragraph (2), the
Commander of the United States Space Command'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) With respect to intentional attempts by a foreign actor to
disrupt, degrade, or destroy a United States critical national security
space capability that are continuous or repetitive in nature, the
Commander shall--
``(A) provide the notice and notification regarding the
first attempt by such foreign actor in accordance with
paragraph (1); and
``(B) during the period in which such foreign actor
continues or repeats such attempts, provide to the appropriate
congressional committees a consolidated monthly notice and
notification of such attempts by not later than the tenth day
of each month following the month in which the first notice
under paragraph (1) was provided.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following
new subsection:
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees' means
the following:
``(A) The congressional defense committees.
``(B) With respect to a notice or notification
relating to an attempt by a foreign actor to disrupt,
degrade, or destroy a capability that is intelligence-
related, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
of the House of Representatives and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
``(2) The term `United States critical national security
space capability' means a national security space capability of
the United States provided by an asset on the critical asset
list established by the Commander of the United States Space
Command pursuant to Department of Defense Directive 3020.40,
Department of Defense Instruction 3020.45, Joint Publication 3-
01 of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or such other relevant
requirements of the Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 1605. MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAM.
(a) Extension of Policy on Contracts for Launch Services.--Section
1601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2276 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``2024'' and inserting
``2029''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``phase two contracts''
and inserting ``the National Security Space Launch program''.
(b) Notification of Changes in Phase Three Acquisition Strategy.--
Not later than seven days before implementing any modification to the
final phase three acquisition strategy under the National Security
Space Launch program, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Space Acquisition and Integration shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees notice of the proposed modification together
with an explanation of the reasons for such modification.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the congressional defense committees; and
(B) the congressional intelligence committees (as
defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)).
(2) The term ``final phase three acquisition strategy''
means the acquisition strategy for phase three of the National
Security Space Launch program, as approved by the Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and
Integration on March 4, 2024.
(3) The term ``phase three'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1601(e) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 118-71; 10 U.S.C. 2276
note).
SEC. 1606. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW REGARDING GLOBAL POSITIONING
SYSTEM MODERNIZATION AND OTHER POSITIONING, NAVIGATION,
AND TIMING SYSTEMS.
Subsection (c) of section 1621 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat.
1109; 10 U.S.C. 2281 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Comptroller General Review and Assessment; Briefing.--
``(1) Requirements.--The Comptroller General shall--
``(A) review and assess the efforts of the
Department of the Air Force with respect to Global
Positioning System modernization and other positioning,
navigation, and timing systems; and
``(B) provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on--
``(i) the progress made by the Space Force
in fielding military code from the Global
Positioning System (commonly known as `M-
code');
``(ii) the efforts the Department of the
Air Force has planned or made to develop
complementary or alternative solutions for M-
code to obtain positioning, navigation, and
timing information through new signals,
systems, and subsystems; and
``(iii) the extent to which the military
departments have developed and fielded user
equipment with the ability to use M-code and
complementary or alternative solutions.
``(2) Timing.--The Comptroller General shall provide to the
congressional defense committees--
``(A) not later than March 1, 2025, the briefing
required by paragraph (1)(B);
``(B) a report on the matters described in that
paragraph, to be submitted on a date agreed upon at
such briefing; and
``(C) any subsequent briefing on the matters
described in that paragraph, as the Comptroller General
considers appropriate.''.
SEC. 1607. SENIOR ADVISOR FOR SPACE COMMAND, CONTROL, AND INTEGRATION.
(a) Designation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Space Acquisition and Integration, acting as the service acquisition
executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, shall
designate from among qualified officers and employees of the Department
of Defense a Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and
Integration.
(b) Responsibilities.--The Senior Advisor shall be responsible for
conducting oversight of all acquisition efforts within the authority of
the Assistant Secretary with respect to developing, upgrading,
deploying, and sustaining space command, control, and integration to
meet the space command, control, and integration requirements of the
combatant commands, including by monitoring system-level integration of
each of the following:
(1) Space domain sensors.
(2) Space catalog.
(3) Target recognition.
(4) Weapons system selection and control.
(5) Battle damage assessment.
(6) Associated communications among elements of the space
control and command architecture of the Department of Defense.
(c) Notification.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which a
designation is made under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall
notify the congressional defense committees of such designation.
(d) Annual Review.--Not later than June 30 of each year, the Space
Acquisition Council established by section 9021 of title 10, United
States Code, shall review whether the requirements of the United States
Space Command with respect to space command, control, and integration
are being fulfilled.
(e) Annual Briefing.--At the same time as the submission of each
budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code, through fiscal year 2029, the Assistant Secretary, in
consultation with the Commander of the United States Space Command,
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
status of all space command, control, and integration activities to
support the missions of the Armed Forces. The briefing shall include--
(1) accomplishments achieved in the year prior to the
submission of the respective budget; and
(2) actions to meet the requirements of the United States
Space Command with respect to space command, control, and
integration that will be taken during the period covered by the
most recent future-years defense program submitted under
section 221 of title 10, United States Code, as of the date of
the briefing.
SEC. 1608. PILOT PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE HYBRID SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
ARCHITECTURE.
(a) Program Required.--Beginning in fiscal year 2025, the Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration shall
carry out a pilot program to demonstrate a hybrid satellite
communication architecture at the Space Systems Command of the Space
Force.
(b) Requirements and Considerations.--In carrying out the pilot
program under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall include in
the hybrid satellite communication architecture at least one military
satellite communications system, such as the Wideband Global Satcom
system or the Micro Geostationary Earth Orbit system.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(1) a description of the hybrid satellite communication
architecture developed under the pilot program under subsection
(a) and a summary of the results of the program as of the date
of the briefing; and
(2) a plan for supporting the transition of the hybrid
satellite communication architecture efforts to a program of
record within the Space Force and the Space Systems Command.
(d) Hybrid Satellite Communication Architecture.--In this section,
the term ``hybrid satellite communication architecture'' means the
network of integrated United States Government, allied Government, and
commercially owned and operated capabilities both for on-orbit
communication constellations and ground systems.
SEC. 1609. MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATED SPACE AND SATELLITE SECURITY
ASSESSMENT.
(a) Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, shall conduct an assessment of
space and satellite security for the purpose of identifying
mechanisms, such as improved multilateral data-sharing
agreements, that may be implemented to better protect ally and
partner countries in the area of responsibility of the United
States Central Command from hostile activities conducted by
adversaries against space systems of the United States or such
countries.
(2) Matters to be included.--The assessment required by
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the threats posed to the
United States and ally or partner countries in the area
of responsibility of the United States Central Command
by adversaries, including Iran and its proxies, from
conducting hostile activities--
(i) against space systems of the United
States or such countries; and
(ii) using capabilities originating from
the space domain.
(B) A description of progress made in--
(i) advancing the integration of countries
in the area of responsibility of the United
States Central Command, including Israel, into
existing multilateral space and satellite
security partnerships; and
(ii) establishing such partnerships with
such countries.
(C) A description of efforts among ally and partner
countries in the area of responsibility of the United
States Central Command to coordinate intelligence,
reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities and
indicators and warnings with respect to the threats
described in subparagraph (A), and a description of
factors limiting the effectiveness of such efforts.
(D) An assessment of current gaps in the ability of
the Department of Defense to provide space situational
awareness for allies and partners in the area of
responsibility of the United States Central Command.
(E) A description of multilateral space situational
awareness data-sharing agreements and an integrated
space and satellite security architecture that would
improve collective security in the area of
responsibility of the United States Central Command.
(F) A description of current and planned efforts to
engage ally and partner countries in the area of
responsibility of the United States Central Command in
establishing such a multilateral space situational
awareness data-sharing agreement and an integrated
space and satellite security architecture.
(G) A description of key challenges in achieving
integrated space and satellite security described in
paragraph (1) using the metrics identified in
accordance with paragraph (3).
(H) Recommendations for development and the
implementation of an integrated space and satellite
security strategy based on such metrics.
(I) A cost estimate of establishing an integrated
space and satellite security strategy, and an
assessment of the resources that could be contributed
by ally and partner countries of the United States to
establish and strengthen such capabilities.
(J) Other matters the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant.
(3) Metrics.--The Secretary of Defense shall identify and
propose metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the
assessment required by paragraph (1).
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on
the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Form of report.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(c) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately
protects sensitive information and the national security interests of
the United States.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 1610. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON COMMERCIAL SPACE STRATEGY OF THE SPACE
FORCE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that the strategy of the Space Force
titled ``U.S. Space Force Commercial Space Strategy'' published in
April 2024, indicates that the Space Force intends to focus future
efforts and resources on the following mission areas:
(1) Satellite communications.
(2) Space domain awareness.
(3) Space access mobility and logistics.
(4) Tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking.
(5) Space-based environmental monitoring.
(6) Cyberspace operations.
(7) Command and control.
(8) Positioning, navigation, and timing.
(b) Briefing Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 10 days after the date on
which the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2026
through 2029 is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105
of title 31, United States Code, the Chief of Space Operations,
in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
for Space Acquisition and Integration, shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the
information described in paragraph (2) with respect to each
mission area specified in subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to each mission area specified in
subsection (a) for the fiscal year concerned, the following:
(A) Of the funds requested for the mission area,
the percentage that are expected to be used to fulfill
requirements through the provision of commercial
solutions compared to the percentage that are expected
to be used to fulfill such requirements through
programs of record.
(B) A description of the requirements for each
mission area and an explanation of whether and how the
use of commercial solutions has been considered for
fulfilling such requirements.
(C) A description of any training or wargaming
exercises that are expected to integrate commercial
solutions and include the participation of providers of
such solutions.
(D) Any force designs of the Space Warfighting
Analysis Center for which commercial solutions were
considered as part of a force design analysis from the
previous fiscal year.
(E) An update on the status of any efforts to
integrate commercial systems into respective Government
architecture.
(F) With respect to the contracts entered into to
support the mission area--
(i) the number of such contracts;
(ii) the types of contracts used;
(iii) the length of time covered by such
contracts; and
(iv) the amount of funds committed under
such contracts.
(c) Commercial Solutions Defined.--In this section, the term
``commercial solutions'' includes commercial products, commercial
services, and providers of such products and services.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
SEC. 1611. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AS SECURITY FOR INTELLIGENCE
COLLECTION ACTIVITIES.
Section 431 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2024''
and inserting ``December 31, 2028''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (1) and
inserting the following new paragraph:
``(1)(A) be pre-coordinated with the Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency using procedures mutually agreed
upon by the Secretary of Defense and the Director; and
``(B) where appropriate, be supported by the Director;
and''.
SEC. 1612. CYBER INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITY.
(a) Establishment.--Chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 430c, as added by section 921, the
following new section:
``Sec. 430d. Cyber intelligence capability
``(a) Requirement.--Not later than October 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence,
shall ensure that the Department of Defense has a dedicated cyber
intelligence capability in support of the military cyber operations
requirements for the warfighting missions of the United States Cyber
Command, the other combatant commands, the military departments, the
Defense Agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of
Defense with respect to foundational, scientific and technical, and
all-source intelligence on cyber technology development, capabilities,
concepts of operation, operations, and plans and intentions of cyber
threat actors.
``(b) Nonduplication.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary may not unnecessarily duplicate intelligence activities of
the Department of Defense.
``(c) Resources.--(1) The Secretary shall ensure the defense budget
materials submitted for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year
2027 include a request for funds necessary to carry out subsection (a).
``(2) The Secretary shall carry out subsection (a) using funds made
available for the United States Cyber Command under the Military
Intelligence Program.
``(3) The National Security Agency may not provide information
technology services for the dedicated cyber intelligence capability
under subsection (a) unless such services are provided under the
Military Intelligence Program or the Information Systems Security
Program.
``(d) Defense Budget Materials Defined.--In this section, the term
`defense budget materials', with respect to a fiscal year, means the
materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support
of the budget for that fiscal year.''.
(b) Report and Briefing.--
(1) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report containing an implementation plan for
ensuring the dedicated cyber intelligence capability under
section 430d of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a). The implementation plan shall include--
(A) an articulation of the requirements for such
capability, including with respect to the number and
type of intelligence analysts or other personnel
required to fulfill those requirements;
(B) an assessment by the Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation with respect to the
estimated annual cost for developing and maintaining
such capability, including the initial budget
requirements for such capability for fiscal year 2027;
and
(C) an initial staffing plan, including the
development of specific career identifiers, a
recruiting plan, and a career progression plan.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date on
which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional
committees a briefing on the implementation plan contained in
the report.
(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means the congressional defense committees and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1613. AUTHORITY OF ARMY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS.
(a) Authority to Execute Warrants and Make Arrests.--Section 7377
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Civilian'' and
all that follows through the colon and inserting ``Certain
civilian special agents:''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subsection (a)
applies''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) In addition to paragraph (1), during the four-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, subsection (a) applies to any
employee of the Department of the Army who is a special agent of the
Army Counterintelligence Command (or a successor to that command) whose
duties include conducting, supervising, or coordinating
counterintelligence investigations in programs and operations of the
Department of the Army.''.
(b) Annual Report and Briefing.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than annually
thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees and the Committees on the Judiciary of
the House of Representatives and Senate an annual report, and shall
provide to such committees an annual briefing, on the administration of
section 7377 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection
(a).
SEC. 1614. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AND
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXPENSE AUTHORITY.
(a) Codification.--
(1) In general.--Section 1057 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133
Stat. 1593) is--
(A) transferred to subchapter I of chapter 21 of
title 10, United States Code;
(B) inserted after section 429 of such title; and
(C) redesignated as section 429a.
(2) Section heading typeface and typestyle.--Section 429a
of title 10, as added by paragraph (1), is amended--
(A) in the enumerator, by striking ``SEC.'' and
inserting ``Sec. ''; and
(B) in the section heading--
(i) by striking the period at the end; and
(ii) by conforming the typeface and
typestyle, including capitalization, to the
typeface and typestyle as used in the section
heading of section 430b of such title.
(b) Permanent Extension.--Subsection (a) of section 429a, as added
by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended by striking ``for any
of fiscal years 2020 through 2025''.
(c) Annual Reports.--Subsection (d) of such section 429a is amended
by striking ``Not later than December 31 of each of 2020 through 2025''
and inserting ``Not later than December 31 of each year''.
(d) Limitation on Delegations.--Subsection (e) of such section 429a
is amended by striking ``$100,000'' and inserting ``$200,000''.
(e) Exclusive Authority.--
(1) In general.--Such section 429a is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(g); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection (f):
``(f) Nonapplication of Section 127.--The authority provided by
subsection (a) shall be the exclusive authority available to the
Secretary of Defense to expend amounts made available for the Military
Intelligence Program for intelligence and counterintelligence objects
of a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature.''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 127(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ``The authority to expend amounts made
available for the Military Intelligence Program for
intelligence and counterintelligence objects of a confidential,
extraordinary, or emergency nature is provided by section 429a
of this title instead of this section.''.
SEC. 1615. INTELLIGENCE ADVICE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR
GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL IN THE DEFEAT OF HAMAS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and the Director of the
Defense Intelligence Agency are authorized to continue, as directed by
the President of the United States, to jointly cooperate with the
Government of Israel on defense intelligence, advice, and support, to
the extent practicable and consistent with United States objectives, to
support Israel's pursuit of the lasting defeat of Hamas.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 90 days
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of
the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence
of the Senate a briefing on the intelligence, advice, and support
provided to assist the Government of Israel in achieving the objectives
described in subsection (a).
(c) Sunset.--The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on
the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
SEC. 1621. ESTABLISHMENT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR
DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY AND
PROGRAMS; IMPROVEMENTS TO PROCESSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Section 138(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
``(4) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense
Policy and Programs. The Assistant Secretary is the principal civilian
adviser to the Secretary of Defense on nuclear deterrence policies,
operations, and associated programs within the senior management of the
Department of Defense. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary
shall be the overall supervision of nuclear deterrence policy,
resources, and activities of the Department of Defense.
``(A) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary shall--
``(i) advise and assist the Secretary of Defense,
the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy in the development and
supervision of policy, program planning and execution,
and allocation and use of resources for the activities
of the Department of Defense on all matters relating to
the sustainment, operation, and modernization of United
States nuclear forces as defined in section 499c(d) of
this title;
``(ii) communicate views on issues within the
responsibility of the Assistant Secretary directly to
the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of
Defense without obtaining the approval or concurrence
of any other official within the Department of Defense;
``(iii) serve as the Staff Director of the Nuclear
Weapons Council established by section 179 of this
title;
``(iv) serve as the principal Department of Defense
civilian responsible for oversight of portfolio
management for nuclear forces established by section
499c of this title;
``(v) serve as the principal interface with the
Department of Energy on issues relating to nuclear
fuels;
``(vi) in coordination with the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment,
advise the Secretary of Defense on nuclear energy
matters; and
``(vii) advise and assist the Secretary of Defense,
the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy on all matters relating
to the defense against chemical, biological, and other
weapons of mass destruction.
``(B) Unless otherwise directed by the President or
statute, no officer other than the Secretary of Defense, Deputy
Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of Defense
for Policy may intervene to exercise authority, direction, or
control over the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of
responsibilities specified in subparagraph (A).''.
(b) Modification of Duties for Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon; and
(B) by adding after subparagraph (C), the
following:
``(D) chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council
established by section 179 of this title; and
``(E) co-chairman of the Council on Oversight of
the National Leadership Command, Control, and
Communications System established by section 171a of
this title;''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:
``(6) overseeing--
``(A) the sustainment and modernization of United
States nuclear forces, including the nuclear command,
control, and communications system; and
``(B) military department and Defense Agency
programs to develop defenses against chemical and
biological weapons and capabilities to counter weapons
of mass destruction;''.
(c) Modification of Duties for Under Secretary for Defense for
Policy.--Section 134(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end, the following new subparagraph
(F):
``(F) the development of strategic policy guidance for the
Department of Defense to enable the achievement of Presidential
objectives outlined within the nuclear weapons employment
guidance of the United States, as described in section 491 of
this title.''.
(d) Conforming Amendments.--The following provisions of law are
amended by striking ``Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense
Programs'' each place it appears and inserting ``Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs'':
(1) Section 179(c) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Section 492b(b)(2) of such title.
(3) Section 2284(b)(3)(E) of such title.
(4) Section 1412(m) of the Department of Defense
Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521(m)).
(5) Section 1067(a)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (50 U.S.C. 1528(a)(1)).
SEC. 1622. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING
INTEGRATED TACTICAL WARNING AND ATTACK ASSESSMENT MISSION
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.
Section 1666 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2617) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1)--
(A) by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2030'';
and
(B) by striking ``the Commander of the United
States Strategic Command'' and inserting ``the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,
the Commander of the United States Strategic
Command,'';
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Inability To Certify.--If the Commander of the United States
Space Command does not make a certification under subsection (a) by
March 31 of any year in which a certification is required under such
subsection, the Secretary of the Air Force shall--
``(1) not later than June 30 of that year, consolidate all
terrestrial and aerial components of the integrated tactical
warning and attack assessment system of the Department of the
Air Force that are survivable and endurable under the major
command of the Department of the Air Force commanded by the
single general officer that is responsible for all aspects of
the Department of the Air Force nuclear mission, as described
by Air Force Program Action Directive D16-01, dated August 2,
2016; and
``(2) not later than April 30 of that year, submit to the
Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a
report describing a plan to achieve such certification, and the
status of programs and plans to meet the requirements of
Presidential directives and Department of Defense policies
applicable to integrated tactical warning and attack assessment
systems that are survivable and endurable.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
requirement of paragraph (1) of subsection (b), if the Secretary
certifies to the congressional defense committees that--
``(1) the plan described in paragraph (2) of that
subsection is sufficient to ensure that the Department of the
Air Force is able to satisfy the criteria under subsection (a);
``(2) resourcing for executing such plan shall be
addressed, to the maximum extent possible, within the current
fiscal year; and
``(3) any additional resources necessary to execute such
plan shall be included in future budgetary requests of the
Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 1623. PERIODIC UPDATES ON THE MODERNIZATION OF THE STRATEGIC
AUTOMATED COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.
Section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 598) is amended by adding at
the end the following subsection:
``(c) Periodic Updates.--Beginning not later than March 1, 2025,
and not later than each of March 1 and September 1 annually thereafter,
the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the progress of the modernization
effort described in subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1624. MODIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT ON THE PLAN FOR THE NUCLEAR
WEAPONS STOCKPILE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX, NUCLEAR
WEAPONS DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMMAND AND
CONTROL SYSTEM.
Section 492a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Annual'' and inserting
``Biennial'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``the odd-
numbered'' after ``for each of''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(G), by striking ``year'' both
places it appears and inserting ``report''; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
(B) by striking ``Budget Office.--'' and all that
follows through ``Not later than July 1'' and inserting
``Budget Office.--Not later than July 1'';
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), (C),
and (D) as paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4),
respectively;
(D) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), as
redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by
striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year report''
and inserting ``report required under subsection (a)'';
(E) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by
striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year''; and
(F) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking ``covered odd-numbered fiscal year''.
SEC. 1625. MATTERS RELATING TO PILOT PROGRAM ON DEVELOPMENT OF REENTRY
VEHICLES AND RELATED SYSTEMS.
Section 1645 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4421 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking, ``The Secretary of the Air Force''
and inserting, ``The Secretary of the Army, the
Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air
Force, acting jointly or separately,'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph (2):
``(2) expand the availability of operationally qualifiable
vendors within the defense industrial base;''; and
(D) by striking, ``reentry vehicles'' each place it
appears and inserting ``reentry vehicles and reentry
systems'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) by striking ``the Secretary'' and inserting
``each Secretary''; and
(B) by striking ``and systems'' and inserting ``and
reentry systems'';
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Coordination.--If the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of
the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, acting jointly or
separately, carries out a pilot program under this section, such
Secretary or Secretaries shall ensure that the activities under the
pilot program are carried out in coordination with the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Director of the Missile
Defense Agency.'';
(4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection (d):
``(d) Semiannual Briefings.--Not later than March 1 and September 1
of each year in which the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the
Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, acting jointly or separately,
carries out a pilot program under this section, such Secretary or
Secretaries shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the activities of the pilot program.''.
SEC. 1626. EXPANSION OF NUCLEAR LONG RANGE STANDOFF CAPABILITY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force may reconvert the
B-52 bombers that had been modified to carry only conventional weapons
to conform to the Treaty between the United States of America and the
Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation
of Strategic Offensive Arms signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into
force on February 5, 2011 (commonly known as the ``New START Treaty''),
to be able to carry nuclear weapons.
(b) Conversion of B-52 Bombers.--If the Secretary elects to
exercise the authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) not later than 30 days after the expiration of the New
Start Treaty, commence the process of making available for
nuclear certification the B-52 bombers described in subsection
(a); and
(2) ensure the reconversion of B-52 bombers described in
such subsection is complete by not later than December 31,
2029.
(c) Funding Profile for Increased Production of the Long Range
Standoff Weapon.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the funding profile
necessary, by fiscal year, to expand by one-third the planned purchase
of the Long Range Standoff Weapon.
SEC. 1627. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE
MISSILE.
(a) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023.--Section 1642 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2945) is amended by striking ``W80-4 warhead'' each place it appears
and inserting ``W80-4 ALT or an alternative warhead''.
(b) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.--
Section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 595) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``nuclear weapon project
for'' and inserting ``nuclear weapon system
project with''; and
(ii) by inserting ``(or an alternative
warhead in accordance subsection (e))'' after
``W80-4 ALT warhead'';
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``W80-4 ALT'';
and inserting ``nuclear weapon system''; and
(C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``W80-4 ALT
nuclear weapon project'' and inserting ``nuclear weapon
system'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``W80-4 ALT project''
and inserting ``nuclear weapon system project described in
subsection (a)(3)'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as
subsections (f) through (h), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection (e):
``(e) Selection of a Nuclear Weapon System With an Alternative
Warhead.--
``(1) Briefing, certification, and waiting period.--For
purposes of subsection (a)(3), the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of Energy, may carry out a
nuclear weapons system project with an alternative warhead to
the W80-4 ALT warhead, if--
``(A) the Secretaries jointly provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that
includes--
``(i) a description of the alternative
warhead to be developed under the project;
``(ii) an estimate and description of the
balance among the costs, schedule, and
programmatic impacts for the research,
development, and production of such alternative
warhead;
``(iii) an explanation of the reasons the
Secretaries intend to develop a nuclear weapon
system with such alternative warhead instead
of--
``(I) the W80-4 ALT warhead; or
``(II) any other warhead options
that may have been considered;
``(iv) a written certification from the
Secretaries that--
``(I) if selected as the preferred
option, the nuclear weapon system with
the alternative warhead is expected to
more favorably balance military
effectiveness, cost, schedule, and
programmatic impacts than the nuclear
weapons system with the W80-4 ALT
warhead; and
``(II) any funds required for such
alternative warhead will be included in
the materials submitted by the
Secretaries in support of the budget of
the President (as submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code) until the selected
warhead achieves full operational
capability, as determined by the
Commander of United States Strategic
Command; and
``(B) a period of 45 days has elapsed following the
date on which such briefing was provided.
``(2) Form of briefing.--The briefing under paragraph
(1)(A) may be submitted in classified form.''.
(c) Establishment of Program Element.--Beginning on the date of the
submission of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2026 in
accordance with section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the
Secretary of the Navy shall--
(1) establish a separate, dedicated program element for the
development of a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile
within the budget program elements for Navy Strategic Systems
Programs; and
(2) ensure that Navy activities in support of such
development are executed within such program element.
(d) Funding Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated
or otherwise made available by this Act for fiscal year 2025 for
operations and maintenance, Navy, and made available to the Secretary
of the Navy for the travel of persons, not more than 90 percent may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Navy
submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that
the Department of the Navy--
(1) has established and staffed a program office for the
development of a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile
required by section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024; and
(2) is taking the steps required to comply with the
direction promulgated by Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum titled ``Nuclear-Armed,
Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program Material Development
Decision Acquisition Memorandum,'' dated March 21, 2024.
SEC. 1628. AVAILABILITY OF AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR HEAT SHIELD
MATERIAL FOR MARK 21A REENTRY VEHICLE.
The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into contracts for the
life-of-program procurement of heat shield material and related
processing activities for the Mark 21A reentry vehicle.
SEC. 1629. CONDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SENTINEL INTERCONTINENTAL
BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable that--
(1) the contract structure for the Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile (previously referred to as
the ``ground-based strategic weapon'') program allows for
maximum Federal Government oversight of--
(A) the Aerospace Vehicle Segment program area;
(B) the Launch Control Center program area; and
(C) the Launch Control Facility program area;
(2) such Federal Government oversight includes Federal
Government control of--
(A) preliminary and critical design reviews
entrance criteria, exit criteria; and
(B) certification of completion at the subsystem
level through total system architecture; and
(3) there are opportunities for competition throughout the
lifecycle of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile
program, including competition across each of the program areas
specified in paragraph (1).
(b) Report.--If the Under Secretary completes a revised Milestone B
approval for such program, the Under Secretary shall, not later than 60
days after the date on which the Under Secretary completes such
approval, submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes a description of how the Under Secretary intends to satisfy
the requirements of subsection (a).
(c) Milestone B Approval Defined.--In this section, the term
``Milestone B approval'' has the meaning given in section 4172 of title
10, United States Code.
SEC. 1630. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2025
for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for the
following, and the Department may not otherwise take any action to do
the following:
(1) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or
alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the
United States.
(2) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed
intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a
number less than 400.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
to any of the following activities:
(1) The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental
ballistic missiles.
(2) Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of
intercontinental ballistic missiles.
(3) Facilitating the transition from the LGM-30G Minuteman
III intercontinental ballistic missile to the LGM-35A Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile.
SEC. 1631. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ALTERING AIR FORCE GLOBAL
STRIKE COMMAND.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available by this Act for fiscal year 2025 for the
Department of the Air Force may be obligated or expended to alter or
adjust the existing composition, roles, or responsibilities of Air
Force Global Strike Command in the--
(1) development of military requirements relating to
strategic deterrence; or
(2) execution of Joint Forces Air Component Command
operational and planning support for United States Strategic
Command.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than April 30, 2025, the Secretary
of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of United States
Strategic Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report outlining a plan for ensuring that any future adjustments to
the composition, roles, or responsibilities of Air Force Global Strike
Command will not adversely affect the missions of the Air Force Global
Strike Command in supporting the operational requirements of the United
States Strategic Command or activities of the Department of Defense to
achieve Presidential nuclear employment guidance objectives.
(c) Termination.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall
terminate 90 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Air
Force submits the report required by subsection (b).
SEC. 1632. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS TO DISMANTLE B83-1 NUCLEAR
GRAVITY BOMB.
(a) Limitation on Travel Expenses.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2025 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
for travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or
expended until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional
defense committees the proposed strategy required by paragraph (3) of
subsection (b) of section 1674 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).
(b) Limitation on Use to Dismantle.--Except as provided in
subsection (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department
of Energy may be used to dismantle B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs.
(c) Exceptions.--The limitation on the use of funds under
subsection (b) shall not apply--
(1) if the Commander of the United States Strategic Command
submits to the congressional defense committees a certification
that--
(A) the use of funds described in such subsection
to dismantle B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs is in the best
interest of the United States; and
(B) there are no gaps as of the date of the
submission of such certification in the strategic
deterrence posture of the United States; or
(2) with respect to the dismantlement of B83-1 nuclear
gravity bombs for the purpose of supporting safety and
surveillance, sustainment, life extension or modification
programs for the B83-1 or other weapons currently in, or
planned to become part of, the nuclear weapons stockpile of the
United States.
SEC. 1633. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
PLAN FOR DECREASING THE TIME TO UPLOAD ADDITIONAL
WARHEADS TO THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE FLEET.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
year 2025 for operation and maintenance, Air Force, and available for
the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for the travel of persons,
not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on
which the Secretary of the Air Force submits the plan required by
section 1650 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 601).
SEC. 1634. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
INFORMATION ON OPTIONS FOR ENHANCING NATIONAL NUCLEAR
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ACCESS TO THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL
BASE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
year 2025 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available to
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base
Policy for the travel of persons, not more than 90 percent may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Assistant Secretary
provides the briefing on options for enhancing National Nuclear
Security Administration access to the defense industrial base required
by the report of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
accompanying S.2226 of the 118th Congress (Senate Report 118-58).
SEC. 1635. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.
(a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Administrator for Nuclear Security and other individuals as the
Secretary determines appropriate, shall commence the implementation of
a strategy for promoting the development of a skilled manufacturing and
high-demand vocational trade workforce to support the expansion of the
national technology and industrial base and nuclear security
enterprise.
(b) Report; Briefings.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the development
of the strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report that outlines the
strategy and includes a detailed description of measures to
implement the strategy, including planned schedules and
progress milestones.
(2) Briefings.--Beginning in 2026, and on a biennial basis
until 2032, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial
Base Policy shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
progress made in implementing the strategy under subsection
(a).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``national technology and industrial base''
has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``nuclear security enterprise'' has the
meaning given that term in section 4002 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501).
SEC. 1636. LONG-TERM PLAN FOR STRATEGIC NUCLEAR FORCES DURING DELIVERY
VEHICLE TRANSITION.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter through 2031, the
Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for deployed strategic nuclear
warheads over the covered period, during which changes are expected to
be made to strategic delivery systems.
(b) Elements.--Each plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) A baseline strategy for maintaining a minimum of 1,550
nuclear warheads deployed on land-based intercontinental
ballistic missiles, submarine-launched intercontinental
ballistic missiles, and counted for deployed heavy bombers (as
defined under the New START Treaty) during the covered period.
(2) For each year of the covered period, an estimate of the
number of available strategic delivery systems, by type, and
the number of deployed warheads associated with such systems.
(3) A summary of operational considerations, including, as
necessary, the identification of areas in which greater risk is
being accepted.
(4) A description of contingency plans in the event of
reduced strategic delivery system availability due to
programmatic delays, aging, or other such factors.
(5) A review of the importance and impact of nuclear risk
and reduction arms control.
(6) Any other matters the Commander of the United States
Strategic Command determines appropriate for inclusion in the
plan.
(c) Coordination.--In preparing each plan required under this
section, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall
coordinate with--
(1) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment;
(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and
(3) the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(d) Definitions.--
(1) The term ``covered period'' means the period beginning
on January 1, 2028, and ending on January 1, 2036.
(2) The term ``New START Treaty'' means the Treaty between
the United States of America and the Russian Federation on
Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic
Offensive Arms, signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into force
on February 5, 2011.
(3) The term ``strategic delivery system'' means land-based
intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched
intercontinental ballistic missiles, long range air-launched
cruise missiles, and nuclear-capable heavy bomber aircraft.
SEC. 1637. REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE STRATEGIC POSTURE OF THE
UNITED STATES.
(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States
that--
(1) the deterrence of strategic attacks, and in particular
nuclear attacks, against the United States and its allies is
the highest defense priority of the United States; and
(2) the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy
are provided with all necessary authorities and resources
required to ensure the maintenance of a modern, effective
strategic deterrent to meet the emerging suite of unprecedented
strategic threats against the United States.
(b) In General.--Not later than March 31 of each of years 2025
through 2030, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy,
acting through the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council, shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
progress of each such Secretary with respect to implementing the
recommendations made by the Congressional Commission on the Strategic
Posture of the United States established under section 1687 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81) in the document titled ``America's Strategic Posture: The Final
Report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States'' (and dated October 2023).
(c) Elements.--Each briefing required by subsection (b) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the extent to which the implementation
of each recommendation may contribute to the deterrence of
particular threats anticipated during the period covered by
such document.
(2) A determination of whether each recommendation has
been, or will be, implemented by the Secretary of Defense or
the Secretary of Energy.
(3) For each recommendation that has been, or will be,
implemented--
(A) the plan for such implementation, or, if
applicable, a description of how such recommendation
was implemented;
(B) an estimate of the cost of implementation;
(C) the timeline for such implementation; and
(D) a description of any additional resources the
Secretary concerned determines necessary for such
implementation.
(4) In the case of a recommendation the Secretary concerned
determines the relevant Department is already implementing
through a separate effort, the analysis and justification of
the Secretary for such determination.
(5) A description of any anticipated impacts to the Defense
Industrial Base or the Nuclear Security Enterprise required to
support a recommendation, and any projected net benefits to the
economic competitiveness of the United States.
(6) A description of the impact, if any, of implementing a
recommendation with respect to other activities of the
Department of Defense or the Department of Energy.
(7) Such other information as the Chairman of the Nuclear
Weapons Council determines relevant.
SEC. 1638. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO USE OF ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DETERRENCE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the considered use of artificial intelligence and
machine learning tools presents opportunities to strengthen the
security of critical strategic communications and early warning
networks, improve the efficiency of planning processes to
reduce the risk of collateral damage, and enhance U.S.
capabilities for modeling weapons functionality in support of
stockpile stewardship; and
(2) even with such applications, particular care must be
taken to ensure that the incorporation of artificial
intelligence and machine learning tools does not increase the
risk that our Nation's most critical strategic assets can be
compromised.
(b) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States
that the use of artificial intelligence efforts should not compromise
the integrity of nuclear safeguards, whether through the functionality
of weapons systems, the validation of communications from command
authorities, or the principle of requiring positive human actions in
execution of decisions by the President with respect to the employment
of nuclear weapons.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
SEC. 1641. EXPANSION OF CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO MISSILE
DEFENSE INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS TO APPLY TO PEOPLE'S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Section 5551 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section
1649, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or the People's
Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or the People's
Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the People's
Republic of China'' after ``the Russian Federation''.
SEC. 1642. ADDITIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SITE FOR PROTECTION OF UNITED
STATES HOMELAND.
(a) Establishment of Additional Interceptor Site.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations for such purpose, not later than
December 31, 2030, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall
establish a fully operational third continental United States
interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States. The Director
shall establish such site at a location optimized to support the
defense of the homeland of the United States from emerging long-range
missile threats.
(b) Coordination.--In establishing the interceptor site required
under subsection (a), the Director shall coordinate with the commander
of the relevant combatant command.
(c) Plan and Updates.--Concurrent with the submission of the budget
of the President to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031, the
Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees--
(1) a plan for establishing the interceptor site required
under subsection (a); and
(2) an update on the progress of the Director in
establishing such site.
SEC. 1643. ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF JORDANIAN AIR
AND MISSILE DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretary of State and the Commander of the United States Central
Command, may seek to advise and assist the Kingdom of Jordan in
enhancing capabilities for countering air and missile threats from Iran
and groups linked to Iran, including the threat from unmanned aerial
systems, that threaten the United States, Jordan, and other allies and
partners of the United States.
(b) Protection of Sensitive Technology and Information.--The
Secretary shall ensure that any advice or assistance provided under
this section appropriately protects sensitive technology and
information and the national security interests of the United States
and Jordan.
(c) Middle East Integrated Air and Missile Defense.--Pursuant to
section 1658 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2951), the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State,
shall assess the feasibility of including Jordan in a multinational
integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect the people,
infrastructure, and territory of Jordan from cruise and ballistic
missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from
Iran and groups linked to Iran.
SEC. 1644. IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI
COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-DEVELOPMENT AND
CO-PRODUCTION.
(a) Iron Dome Short-range Rocket Defense System.--
(1) Availability of funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2025 for procurement,
Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not
more than $110,000,000 may be provided to the Government of
Israel to procure components for the Iron Dome short-range
rocket defense system through co-production of such components
in the United States by industry of the United States.
(2) Conditions.--
(A) Agreement.--Funds described in paragraph (1)
for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense program
shall be available subject to the terms and conditions
in the Agreement Between the Department of Defense of
the United States of America and the Ministry of
Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome
Defense System Procurement, signed on March 5, 2014, as
amended to include co-production for Tamir
interceptors.
(B) Certification.--Not later than 30 days prior to
the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph
(1), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees--
(i) a certification that the amended
bilateral international agreement specified in
subparagraph (A) is being implemented as
provided in such agreement;
(ii) an assessment detailing any risks
relating to the implementation of such
agreement; and
(iii) for system improvements resulting in
modified Iron Dome components and Tamir
interceptor sub-components, a certification
that the Government of Israel has demonstrated
successful completion of Production Readiness
Reviews, including the validation of production
lines, the verification of component
conformance, and the verification of
performance to specification as defined in the
Iron Dome Defense System Procurement Agreement,
as further amended.
(b) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David's Sling
Weapon System Co-production.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), of the funds
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile
Defense Agency not more than $40,000,000 may be provided to the
Government of Israel to procure the David's Sling Weapon
System, including for co-production of parts and components in
the United States by United States industry.
(2) 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 2025 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile
Defense Agency not more than $50,000,000 may be provided to the
Government of Israel for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
Program, including for co-production of parts and components in
the United States by United States industry.
(2) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a certification that--
(A) the Government of Israel has demonstrated the
successful completion of the knowledge points,
technical milestones, and Production Readiness Reviews
required by the research, development, and technology
agreement for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
Program;
(B) funds specified in paragraph (1) will be
provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made
by Israel or in another matching amount that otherwise
meets best efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United
States and Israel);
(C) 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) Number.--In carrying out paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and
paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under Secretary may submit--
(1) one certification covering both the David's Sling
Weapon System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program;
or
(2) separate certifications for each respective system.
(e) Timing.--The Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection
(b)(3) and the certification under subsection (c)(2) not later than 30
days before the funds specified in paragraph (1) of subsections (b) and
(c) for the respective system covered by the certification are provided
to the Government of Israel.
(f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
(1) The congressional defense committees.
(2) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1645. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN
MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, POLICIES,
AND PROCEDURES.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering for travel, not more than 90 percent may
be obligated or expended until the date on which such Under Secretary
submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that a
notification to repeal, replace, or supersede the Directive-type
Memorandum 20-002 has been submitted--
(1) in accordance with section 205(b) of title 10, United
States Code; and
(2) pursuant to section 1667 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10
U.S.C. 205 note).
SEC. 1646. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO
INCIDENTS THAT AFFECT AVAILABILITY OF UNITED STATES
HOMELAND MISSILE DEFENSES.
(a) Requirement.--If the Secretary of Defense determines that an
incident has affected the availability of the ground-based midcourse
defense system, or has impeded the function of such system, in a manner
that inhibits the capability of such system to adequately respond to
the operational mission of such system as required by the Commander of
the United States Northern Command, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate Members of Congress a notification of such incident by not
later than 24 hours after the Secretary makes such determination.
(b) Appropriate Members of Congress Defined.--In this section, the
term ``appropriate Members of Congress'' means each chair and ranking
member of the congressional defense committees.
SEC. 1647. PLAN FOR COMPREHENSIVE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR
COVERAGE OF GUAM.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan, including an implementation schedule, for--
(1) providing simultaneous radar coverage of ballistic
missile threats against Guam from the People's Republic of
China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and
(2) enabling the effective engagement of Terminal High
Altitude Area Defense interceptors against incoming ballistic
missile attacks on Guam, as required.
SEC. 1648. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON MISSILE DEFENSE OF GUAM.
(a) Briefings Required.--Concurrent with the first submission to
Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code, after the date of the enactment of this Act, and with each
submission of a budget to Congress pursuant to such section until the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines
that the missile defense system protecting Guam achieves full
operational capability, the Under Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the missile defense of
Guam.
(b) Elements.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall cover the
following:
(1) The current architecture of the missile defense system
protecting Guam as compared to the prior year.
(2) A consolidated list of funds estimated within the most
recent future-years defense program under section 221 of title
10, United States Code, for the missile defense of Guam as
compared to the prior fiscal year, including with respect to--
(A) missile defense systems;
(B) missile defense interceptors;
(C) network and communications systems;
(D) research, development, test, and evaluation;
(E) software development;
(F) military construction;
(G) operations and maintenance, including advanced
planning and infrastructure sustainment, renovation,
and maintenance funds;
(H) civilian and military personnel, including
quality of life supporting functions; and
(I) such other matters as the Under Secretary
considers appropriate.
(c) Major Highlights.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall
include notable highlights and changes affecting the progress towards
initial and full operational capability of the missile defense system
protecting Guam.
SEC. 1649. ORGANIZATION AND CODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING
TO MISSILE DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new part:
``PART VI--ELEMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER MATTERS
``Subpart A--Elements
``CHAPTER 551--MISSILE DEFENSE
``subchapter i--organization
``5501. National missile defense policy.
``5502. Missile defense agency.
``subchapter ii--budget and acquisition matters
``5511. Ballistic missile defense programs: program elements.
``5512. Ballistic missile defense programs: display of amounts for
research, development, test, and
evaluation.
``5513. Unfunded priorities of the missile defense agency: annual
report.
``5514. Acquisition accountability on the missile defense system.
``5515. Missile defense and defeat programs: major force program and
budget assessment.
``subchapter iii--missile defense capabilities
``5531. Technical authority for integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs.
``5532. Hypersonic defense capability development.
``5533. Required testing of ground-based midcourse defense element of
ballistic missile defense system.
``5534. Integration and interoperability of air and missile defense
capabilities.
``5535. Development of requirements to support integrated air and
missile defense capabilities.
``5536. Testing and assessment of missile defense systems prior to
production and deployment.
``5537. Limitation on Missile Defense Agency production of satellites
and ground systems associated with
operation of such satellites.
``subchapter iv--missile defense information
``5551. Prohibitions relating to missile defense information and
systems.
``5552. Biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities.
``5553. Provision of information on flight testing of ground-based
midcourse national missile defense system.
``SUBCHAPTER I--ORGANIZATION
``Sec. 5501. National missile defense policy
``It is the policy of the United States--
``(1) to research, develop, test, procure, deploy, and
sustain, with funding subject to the annual authorization of
appropriations for National Missile Defense, systems that
provide effective, layered missile defense capabilities to
defeat increasingly complex missile threats in all phases of
flight; and
``(2) to rely on nuclear deterrence to address more
sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental
missile threats to the homeland of the United States.
``Sec. 5502. Missile defense agency
``(a) Appointment of Director.--The Director of the Missile Defense
Agency shall be a general or flag officer appointed for a six-year
term.
``(b) Deputy Director.--(1) There is a Deputy Director of the
Missile Defense Agency, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Defense from among the general officers on active duty in the Army, Air
Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or from among the flag officers on
active duty in the Navy. In selecting an individual to serve as the
Deputy Director, the Secretary of Defense shall select an individual
who serves in a different armed force than the armed force in which the
Director serves.
``(2) The Deputy Director shall be appointed for a term of not
fewer than two, and not more than four years.
``(3) The Deputy Director shall be under the authority, direction,
and control of the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
``(4) The Deputy Director shall--
``(A) carry out such responsibilities as may be assigned by
the Director; and
``(B) serve as acting director during periods of absence by
the Director, or at such times as the office of the Director is
vacant.
``(c) Notification of Changes to Non-standard Acquisition and
Requirements Processes and Responsibilities.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense may not make any changes to the missile defense non-standard
acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities unless,
with respect to those proposed changes--
``(A) the Secretary, without delegation, has taken each of
the actions specified in paragraph (2); and
``(B) a period of 120 days has elapsed following the date
on which the Secretary submits the report under subparagraph
(C) of such paragraph.
``(2) If the Secretary proposes to make changes to the missile
defense non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and
responsibilities, the Secretary shall--
``(A) consult with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy, the Secretaries of the military departments, the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of the
United States Strategic Command, the Commander of the United
States Northern Command, and the Director of the Missile
Defense Agency, regarding the changes;
``(B) certify to the congressional defense committees that
the Secretary has coordinated the changes with, and received
the views of, the individuals referred to in subparagraph (A);
``(C) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that contains--
``(i) a description of the changes, the rationale
for the changes, and the views of the individuals
referred to in subparagraph (A) with respect to the
changes;
``(ii) a certification that the changes will not
impair the missile defense capabilities of the United
States nor degrade the unique special acquisition
authorities of the Missile Defense Agency; and
``(iii) with respect to any such changes to
Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, or successor
directive issued in accordance with this subsection, a
final draft of the proposed modified directive, both in
an electronic format and in a hard copy format; and
``(D) with respect to any such changes to Department of
Defense Directive 5134.09, or successor directive issued in
accordance with this subsection, provide to such committees a
briefing on the proposed modified directive described in
subparagraph (C)(iii).
``(3) In this subsection, the term `non-standard acquisition and
requirements processes and responsibilities' means the processes and
responsibilities described in--
``(A) the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense titled
`Missile Defense Program Direction' signed on January 2, 2002,
as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection or
as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any
successor memorandum issued in accordance with this subsection;
``(B) Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, as in effect
on the date of the enactment of this subsection (without regard
to any modifications described in Directive-type Memorandum 20-
002 of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or any amendments or
extensions thereto made before the date of such enactment), or
as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any
successor directive issued in accordance with this subsection;
and
``(C) United States Strategic Command Instruction 538-3
titled `MD Warfighter Involvement Process', as in effect on the
date of the enactment of this subsection or as modified in
accordance with this subsection, or any successor instruction
issued in accordance with this subsection.
``SUBCHAPTER II--BUDGET AND ACQUISITION MATTERS
``Sec. 5511. Ballistic missile defense programs: program elements
``(a) Program Elements Specified by President.--In the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Defense budget for any fiscal year (as submitted with the
budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31), the amount
requested for activities of the Missile Defense Agency shall be set
forth in accordance with such program elements as the President may
specify.
``(b) Separate Program Elements for Programs Entering Engineering
and Manufacturing Development.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that each ballistic missile defense program that enters
engineering and manufacturing development is assigned a separate,
dedicated program element.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `engineering and manufacturing
development' means the period in the course of an acquisition program
during which the primary objectives are to--
``(A) translate the most promising design approach into a
stable, interoperable, producible, supportable, and cost-
effective design;
``(B) validate the manufacturing or production process; and
``(C) demonstrate system capabilities through testing.
``(c) Management and Support.--The amount requested for a fiscal
year for any program element specified for that fiscal year pursuant to
subsection (a) shall include requests for the amounts necessary for the
management and support of the programs, projects, and activities
contained in that program element.
``Sec. 5512. Ballistic missile defense programs: display of amounts for
research, development, test, and evaluation
``(a) Requirement.--Any amount in the budget submitted to Congress
under section 1105 of title 31 for any fiscal year for research,
development, test, and evaluation for the integration of a ballistic
missile defense element into the overall ballistic missile defense
architecture shall be set forth under the account of the Department of
Defense for Defense-wide research, development, test, and evaluation
and, within that account, under the subaccount (or other budget
activity level) for the Missile Defense Agency.
``(b) Transfer Criteria.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
establish criteria for the transfer of responsibility for a ballistic
missile defense program from the Director of the Missile Defense Agency
to the Secretary of a military department. The criteria established for
such a transfer shall, at a minimum, address the following:
``(A) The technical maturity of the program.
``(B) The availability of facilities for production.
``(C) The commitment of the Secretary of the military
department concerned to procurement funding for that program,
as shown by funding through the future-years defense program
and other defense planning documents.
``(2) The Secretary shall submit the criteria established, and any
modifications to those criteria, to the congressional defense
committees.
``(c) Notification of Transfer.--Before responsibility for a
ballistic missile defense program is transferred from the Director of
the Missile Defense Agency to the Secretary of a military department,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees notice in writing of the Secretary's intent to make that
transfer. The Secretary shall include with such notice a certification
that the program has met the criteria established under subsection (b)
for such a transfer. The transfer may then be carried out after the end
of the 60-day period beginning on the date of such notice.
``(d) Conforming Budget and Planning Transfers.--When a ballistic
missile defense program is transferred from the Missile Defense Agency
to the Secretary of a military department in accordance with this
section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all appropriate
conforming changes are made to proposed or projected funding
allocations in the future-years defense program under section 221 of
this title and other Department of Defense program, budget, and
planning documents.
``(e) Follow-on Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, before a ballistic missile
defense program is transferred from the Director of the Missile Defense
Agency to the Secretary of a military department, roles and
responsibilities for research, development, test, and evaluation
related to system improvements for that program are clearly delineated.
``Sec. 5513. Unfunded priorities of the missile defense agency: annual
report
``(a) Reports.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which the
budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Director of the Missile
Defense Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to the congressional defense
committees, a report on the unfunded priorities of the Missile Defense
Agency.
``(b) Elements.--
``(1) In general.--Each report under subsection (a) shall
specify, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the
following:
``(A) A summary description of such priority,
including the objectives to be achieved if such
priority is funded (whether in whole or in part).
``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
connection with the objectives under subparagraph (A).
``(C) Account information with respect to such
priority, including the following (as applicable):
``(i) Line Item Number (LIN) for applicable
procurement accounts.
``(ii) Program Element (PE) number for
applicable research, development, test, and
evaluation accounts.
``(iii) Sub-activity group (SAG) for
applicable operation and maintenance accounts.
``(2) Prioritization of priorities.--Each report under
subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities covered by
such report in order of urgency of priority.
``(c) Unfunded Priority Defined.--In this section, the term
`unfunded priority', in the case of a fiscal year, means a program,
activity, or mission requirement of the Missile Defense Agency that--
``(1) is not funded in the budget of the President for the
fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105
of title 31, United States Code;
``(2) is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with
an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or
other validated requirement; and
``(3) would have been recommended for funding through the
budget referred to in paragraph (1) by the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency in connection with the budget if
additional resources had been available for the budget to fund
the program, activity, or mission requirement.
``Sec. 5514. Acquisition accountability on the missile defense system
``(a) Baselines Required.--(1) In accordance with paragraph (2),
the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall establish and maintain
an acquisition baseline for--
``(A) each program element of the missile defense system,
as specified in section 223 of this title; and
``(B) each designated major subprogram of such program
elements.
``(2) The Director shall establish an acquisition baseline required
by paragraph (1) before the date on which the program element or major
subprogram enters--
``(A) engineering and manufacturing development (or its
equivalent); and
``(B) production and deployment.
``(3) Except as provided by subsection (c), the Director may not
adjust or revise an acquisition baseline established under this
section.
``(b) Elements of Baselines.--Each acquisition baseline required by
subsection (a) for a program element or major subprogram shall include
the following:
``(1) A comprehensive schedule, including--
``(A) research and development milestones;
``(B) acquisition milestones, including design
reviews and key decision points;
``(C) key test events, including ground, flight,
and cybersecurity tests and ballistic missile defense
system tests;
``(D) delivery and fielding schedules;
``(E) quantities of assets planned for acquisition
and delivery in total and by fiscal year; and
``(F) planned contract award dates.
``(2) A detailed technical description of--
``(A) the capability to be developed, including
hardware and software;
``(B) system requirements, including performance
requirements;
``(C) how the proposed capability satisfies a
capability requirement or performance attribute
identified through--
``(i) the missile defense warfighter
involvement process, as governed by United
States Strategic Command Instruction 538-03, or
such successor document; or
``(ii) processes and products approved by
the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Joint Requirements
Oversight Council;
``(D) key knowledge points that must be achieved to
permit continuation of the program and to inform
production and deployment decisions; and
``(E) how the Director plans to improve the
capability over time.
``(3) A cost estimate, including--
``(A) a life-cycle cost estimate that separately
identifies the costs regarding research and
development, procurement, military construction,
operations and sustainment, and disposal;
``(B) program acquisition unit costs for the
program element;
``(C) average procurement unit costs and program
acquisition costs for the program element;
``(D) an identification of when the document
regarding the program joint cost analysis requirements
description is scheduled to be approved; and
``(E) an explanation for why a program joint cost
analysis requirements description has not been prepared
and approved, and, if a program joint cost analysis
requirements description is not applicable, the
rationale for such inapplicability.
``(4) A test baseline summarizing the comprehensive test
program for the program element or major subprogram outlined in
the integrated master test plan.
``(c) Exception to Limitation on Revision.--The Director may adjust
or revise an acquisition baseline established under this section if the
Director submits to the congressional defense committees notification
of--
``(1) a justification for such adjustment or revision;
``(2) the specific adjustments or revisions made to the
acquisition baseline, including to the elements described in
subsection (b); and
``(3) the effective date of the adjusted or revised
acquisition baseline.
``(d) Operations and Sustainment Cost Estimates.--The Director
shall ensure that each life-cycle cost estimate included in an
acquisition baseline pursuant to subsection (b)(3)(A) includes--
``(1) all of the operations and sustainment costs for which
the Director is responsible;
``(2) a description of the operations and sustainment
functions and costs for which a military department is
responsible;
``(3) the amount of operations and sustainment costs
(dollar value and base year) for which the military department
or other element of the Department of Defense is responsible;
and
``(4)(A) a citation to the source (such as a joint cost
estimate or one or more military department estimates) that
captures the operations and sustainment costs for which a
military department or other element of the Department of
Defense is responsible;
``(B) the date the source was prepared; and
``(C) if and when the source was independently verified by
the Office for Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.
``Sec. 5515. Missile defense and defeat programs: major force program
and budget assessment
``(a) Establishment of Major Force Program.--The Secretary of
Defense shall establish a unified major force program for missile
defense and defeat programs pursuant to section 222(b) of this title to
prioritize missile defense and defeat programs in accordance with the
requirements of the Department of Defense and national security.
``(b) Budget Assessment.--(1) The Secretary shall include with the
defense budget materials for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2030 a
report on the budget for missile defense and defeat programs of the
Department of Defense.
``(2) Each report on the budget for missile defense and defeat
programs of the Department under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
``(A) An overview of the budget, including--
``(i) a comparison between that budget, the
previous budget, the most recent and prior future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221
of this title (such comparison shall exclude the
responsibility for research and development of the
continuing improvement of such missile defense and
defeat program), and the amounts appropriated for such
missile defense and defeat programs during the previous
fiscal year; and
``(ii) the specific identification, as a budgetary
line item, for the funding under such programs.
``(B) An assessment of the budget, including significant
changes, priorities, challenges, and risks.
``(C) Any additional matters the Secretary determines
appropriate.
``(3) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `budget', with respect to a fiscal year,
means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to
Congress by the President under section 1105(a) of title 31.
``(2) The term `defense budget materials', with respect to
a fiscal year, means the materials submitted to Congress by the
Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that fiscal
year.
``(3) The term `missile defense and defeat programs' means
active and passive ballistic missile defense programs, cruise
missile defense programs for the homeland, and missile defeat
programs.
``SUBCHAPTER III--MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITIES
``Sec. 5531. Technical authority for integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs
``(a) In General.--The Director of the Missile Defense Agency is
the technical authority of the Department of Defense for integrated air
and missile defense activities and programs, including joint
engineering and integration efforts for such activities and programs,
including with respect to defining and controlling the interfaces of
such activities and programs and the allocation of technical
requirements for such activities and programs.
``(b) Detailees.--(1) In carrying out the technical authority under
paragraph (1), the Director may seek to have staff detailed to the
Missile Defense Agency from the Joint Functional Component Command for
Integrated Missile Defense and the Joint Integrated Air and Missile
Defense Organization in a number the Director determines necessary in
accordance with subparagraph (B).
``(2) In detailing staff under subparagraph (A) to carry out the
technical authority under paragraph (1), the total number of staff,
including detailees, of the Missile Defense Agency who carry out such
authority may not exceed the number that is twice the number of such
staff carrying out such authority as of January 1, 2016.
``Sec. 5532. Hypersonic defense capability development
``(a) Executive Agent.--The Director of the Missile Defense Agency
shall serve as the executive agent for the Department of Defense for
the development of a capability by the United States to counter
hypersonic boost-glide vehicle capabilities and conventional prompt
strike capabilities that may be employed against the United States, the
allies of the United States, and the deployed forces of the United
States.
``(b) Duties.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director shall--
``(1) develop architectures for a hypersonic defense
capability, from detecting threats to intercepting such
threats, that--
``(A) involves systems of the military departments
and the Defense Agencies; and
``(B) includes both kinetic and nonkinetic options
for such interception; and
``(2) not later than September 30, 2017, establish a
program of record to develop a hypersonic defense capability.
``Sec. 5533. Required testing of ground-based midcourse defense element
of ballistic missile defense system
``(a) Testing Required.--Except as provided in subsection (c), not
less frequently than once each fiscal year, the Director of the Missile
Defense Agency shall administer a flight test of the ground-based
midcourse defense element of the ballistic missile defense system.
Beginning not later than five years after the date on which the next
generation interceptor achieves initial operational capability, the
Director shall ensure that such flight tests include the next
generation interceptor.
``(b) Requirements.--The Director shall ensure that each test
carried out under subsection (a) provides for one or more of the
following:
``(1) The validation of technical improvements made to
increase system performance and reliability.
``(2) The evaluation of the operational effectiveness of
the ground-based midcourse defense element of the ballistic
missile defense system.
``(3) The use of threat-representative targets and critical
engagement conditions, including the use of threat-
representative countermeasures.
``(4) The evaluation of new configurations of interceptors
before they are fielded.
``(5) The satisfaction of the `fly before buy' acquisition
approach for new interceptor components or software.
``(6) The evaluation of the interoperability of the ground-
based midcourse defense element with other elements of the
ballistic missile defense systems.
``(c) Exceptions.--The Director may forgo a test under subsection
(a) in a fiscal year under one or more of the following conditions:
``(1) Such a test would jeopardize national security.
``(2) Insufficient time considerations between post-test
analysis and subsequent pre-test design.
``(3) Insufficient funding.
``(4) An interceptor is unavailable.
``(5) A target is unavailable or is insufficiently
representative of threats.
``(6) The test range or necessary test assets are
unavailable.
``(7) Inclement weather.
``(8) Any other condition the Director considers
appropriate.
``(d) Certification.--Not later than 45 days after forgoing a test
for a condition or conditions under subsection (c)(8), the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a certification setting forth the
condition or conditions that caused the test to be forgone under such
subsection.
``(e) Report.--Not later than 45 days after forgoing a test for any
condition specified in subsection (c), the Director shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report setting forth the rationale
for forgoing the test and a plan to restore an intercept flight test in
the Integrated Master Test Plan of the Missile Defense Agency. In the
case of a test forgone for a condition or conditions under subsection
(c)(8), the report required by this subsection is in addition to the
certification required by subsection (d).
``Sec. 5534. Integration and interoperability of air and missile
defense capabilities
``(a) Interoperability of Missile Defense Systems.--The Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the chairman of the Missile
Defense Executive Board (pursuant to section 1681(c) of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232), acting through the Missile Defense Executive Board, shall
ensure the interoperability and integration of the covered air and
missile defense capabilities of the United States, including by
carrying out operational testing.
``(b) Annual Demonstration.--(1) Except as provided by paragraph
(2), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Secretary of
the Army shall jointly ensure that not less than one intercept or
flight test is carried out each year that demonstrates interoperability
and integration among the covered air and missile defense capabilities
of the United States.
``(2) The Director and the Secretary may waive the requirement in
paragraph (1) with respect to an intercept or flight test carried out
during the year covered by the waiver if the chairman of the Missile
Defense Executive Board--
``(A) determines that such waiver is necessary for such
year; and
``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees
notification of such waiver, including an explanation for how
such waiver will not negatively affect demonstrating the
interoperability and integration among the covered air and
missile defense capabilities of the United States.
``(c) Definition of Covered Air and Missile Defense Capabilities.--
In this section, the term `covered air and missile defense
capabilities' means Patriot air and missile defense batteries and
associated interceptors and systems, Aegis ships and associated
ballistic missile interceptors (including Aegis Ashore capability), AN/
TPY-2 radars, or terminal high altitude area defense batteries and
interceptors.
``Sec. 5535. Development of requirements to support integrated air and
missile defense capabilities
``(a) In General.--Consistent with the memorandum of the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of January 27, 2014, regarding joint
integrated air and missile defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff shall oversee the development of warfighter
requirements for persistent and survivable capabilities to detect,
identify, determine the status, track, and support engagement of
strategically important mobile or relocatable assets in all phases of
conflict in order to achieve the objective of preventing the effective
employment of such assets, including through offensive actions against
such assets prior to their use.
``(b) Purpose of Requirements.--The requirements developed pursuant
to subsection (a) shall be used and updated, as appropriate, for the
purpose of informing applicable acquisition programs and systems-of-
systems architecture planning that are funded through the Military
Intelligence Program, the National Intelligence Program, and non-
intelligence programs.
``(c) Supporting Activities.--The Vice Chairman shall also oversee
the development of the enabling framework for intelligence support for
integrated air and missile defense, including concepts for the
integrated operation of multiple systems, and, as appropriate, the
development of requirements for capabilities to be acquired to achieve
such integrated operations.
``Sec. 5536. Testing and assessment of missile defense systems prior to
production and deployment
``(a) Successful Testing Required Prior to Final Production or
Operational Deployment.--The Secretary of Defense may not make a final
production decision for, or operationally deploy, a covered system
unless--
``(1) the Secretary ensures that--
``(A) sufficient and operationally realistic
testing of the covered system is conducted to assess
the performance of the covered system in order to
inform a final production decision or an operational
deployment decision; and
``(B) the results of such testing have demonstrated
a high probability that the covered system--
``(i) will work in an operationally
effective manner; and
``(ii) has the ability to accomplish the
intended mission of the covered system; and
``(2) the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation has
carried out subsection (b) with respect to such covered system.
``(b) Assessment by Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.--
The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall--
``(1) provide to the Secretary the assessment of the
Director, based on the available test data, of the sufficiency,
adequacy, and results of the testing of each covered system,
including an assessment of whether the covered system will be
sufficiently effective, suitable, and survivable when needed;
and
``(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
written summary of such assessment.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to alter, modify, or otherwise affect a determination of the
Secretary with respect to the participation of the Missile Defense
Agency in the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System or the
acquisition reporting process under the Department of Defense Directive
5000 series, or to diminish the authority of the Secretary of Defense
to deploy a missile defense system at the date on which the Secretary
determines appropriate.
``(d) Covered System.--In this section, the term `covered system'
means a new or substantially upgraded interceptor or weapon system of
the ballistic missile defense system.
``Sec. 5537. Limitation on Missile Defense Agency production of
satellites and ground systems associated with operation
of such satellites
``(a) Production of Satellites and Ground Systems.--The Director of
the Missile Defense Agency may not authorize or obligate funding for a
program of record for the production of satellites or ground systems
associated with the operation of such satellites.
``(b) Prototype Satellites.--(1) The Director, with the concurrence
of the Space Acquisition Council established by section 9021 of this
title, may authorize the production of one or more prototype
satellites, consistent with the requirements of the Missile Defense
Agency.
``(2) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Space
Acquisition Council concurs with the Director with respect to
authorizing the production of a prototype satellite under paragraph
(1), the chair of the Council shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report explaining the reasons for such concurrence.
``(3) The Director may not obligate funds for the production of a
prototype satellite under paragraph (1) before the date on which the
Space Acquisition Council submits the report for such prototype
satellite under paragraph (2).
``SUBCHAPTER IV--MISSILE DEFENSE INFORMATION
``Sec. 5551. Prohibitions relating to missile defense information and
systems
``(a) Certain `Hit-to-kill' Technology and Telemetry Data.--None of
the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for
any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide
the Russian Federation with `hit-to-kill' technology and telemetry data
for missile defense interceptors or target vehicles.
``(b) Other Sensitive Missile Defense Information.--None of the
funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any
fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be used to provide the
Russian Federation with--
``(1) information relating to velocity at burnout of
missile defense interceptors or targets of the United States;
or
``(2) classified or otherwise controlled missile defense
information.
``(c) Exception.--The prohibitions in subsections (a) and (b) shall
not apply to the United States providing to the Russian Federation
information regarding ballistic missile early warning.
``(d) Integration.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to integrate a missile defense
system of the Russian Federation or a missile defense system of the
People's Republic of China into any missile defense system of the
United States.
``Sec. 5552. Biannual briefing on missile defense and related
activities
``(a) In General.--On or about June 1 and December 1 of each year,
the officials specified in subsection (b) shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on matters relating to missile defense
policies, operations, technology development, and other similar topics
as requested by such committees.
``(b) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this
subsection are the following:
``(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.
``(2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.
``(3) The Director of the Missile Defense Agency.
``(4) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the
Joint Staff.
``(c) Delegation.--An official specified in subsection (b) may
delegate the authority to provide a briefing required by subsection (a)
to a member of the Senior Executive Service who reports to the
official.
``(d) Termination.--The requirement to provide a briefing under
subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2028.
``Sec. 5553. Provision of information on flight testing of ground-based
midcourse national missile defense system
``(a) Information to Be Furnished to Congressional Committees.--The
Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall provide to the
congressional defense committees information on the results of each
flight test of the ground-based midcourse national missile defense
system.
``(b) Content.--Information provided under subsection (a) on the
results of a flight test shall include the following matters:
``(1) A thorough discussion of the content and objectives
of the test.
``(2) For each such test objective, a statement regarding
whether or not the objective was achieved.
``(3) For any such test objective not achieved--
``(A) a thorough discussion describing the reasons
that the objective was not achieved; and
``(B) a discussion of any plans for future tests to
achieve that objective.''.
(b) Conforming Repeals.--The following provisions of law are
repealed:
(1) Sections 130h, 205, 222b, 223, 224, 225, 239a, 487 of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) Subsection (a) of section 1662 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
U.S.C. 4022 note).
(3) Subsection (a) of section 1681 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(4) Subsection (a) of section 1686 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(5) Section 1687 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(6) Section 1689 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(7) Section 1675 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(8) Section 1687 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(9) Section 1662 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck''
McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
(Public Law 113-291; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(10) Section 224 of the Bob Stump National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(c) Further Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
(1) Subsection (a) of section 1668 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(2) Subsection (a) of section 1680 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(3) Section 1681 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 4205 note).
(4) Section 223 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
(5) Section 223 of the John Warner National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10
U.S.C. 4205 note).
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 1651. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.
(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $350,116,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025 in
section 301 and made available by the funding table in division D for
the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program
established under section 1321 of the Department of Defense Cooperative
Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3711), the following amounts may be
obligated for the purposes specified:
(1) For delivery system threat reduction, $7,036,000.
(2) For chemical security and elimination, $20,717,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $33,665,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $209,858,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $45,610,000.
(6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administration Costs, $33,230,000.
(b) Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.--Funds
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
301 and made available by the funding table in division D for the
Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program shall be
available for obligation for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.
SEC. 1652. TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR REPORTS ON
ACTIVITIES AND ASSISTANCE UNDER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM.
(a) Continuation of Reporting Requirement.--
(1) In general.--Section 1080(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10
U.S.C. 111 note) does not apply to the report required to be
submitted to Congress under section 1343(a) of the Department
of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C.
3743(a)).
(2) Conforming repeal.--Section 1061(d) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended by striking paragraph (14).
(b) Termination Date.--Section 1343(a) of the Department of Defense
Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3743(a)) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Termination Date.--The requirement to submit the report under
subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2030.''.
SEC. 1653. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BUDGET WITH RESPECT TO
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS CAPABILITIES.
Section 500c of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by
section 1701, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The development of a capability for modeling and
simulating multi-domain joint electromagnetic spectrum
operations to--
``(A) assess the ability of the joint force to
conduct such operations in support of the operational
plans of the combatant commands; and
``(B) inform improvements to such operations.''.
SEC. 1654. MODIFICATION OF MILESTONE DECISION AUTHORITY FOR SPACE-BASED
GROUND AND AIRBORNE MOVING TARGET INDICATION SYSTEMS.
(a) Milestone Decision Authority.--Subsection (b) of section 1684
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``the'' after ``shall be'';
(2) by striking ``for Milestone A approval (as defined in
section 4211 of such title)'';
(3) by striking ``The Secretary of the Air Force'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2):
``(2) Appointment of program executive officer.--The
service acquisition executive for the Air Force for space
systems and programs shall appoint a program executive officer,
and designate an office, for the acquisition of space-based air
and moving target indication systems.''.
(b) Initial Operational Capability.--Such section is further
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Initial Operational Capability.--Not later than May 31, 2025,
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall--
``(1) designate a date by which the space-based ground
moving target indication system will achieve initial
operational capability; and
``(2) notify the congressional defense committees of such
date.''.
SEC. 1655. DESIGNATION OF A SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE
DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a
senior official of the Department of Defense who shall be responsible,
subject to appropriations, for the establishment of a national
integrated air and missile defense architecture for the United States.
(b) Duties.--The duties of the official designated under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Designing the national integrated air and missile
defense architecture for the United States.
(2) Overseeing development of an integrated missile defense
acquisition strategy for the United States.
(3) Evaluating the budget requests of each military
department and Defense Agency to ensure such budget requests
are sufficient to enable the development of such defense
architecture.
(4) Siting the integrated missile defense systems
comprising such defense architecture.
(5) Overseeing long-term acquisition and sustainment of
such defense architecture.
(6) Such other duties as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(c) Termination.--The authority of this section shall terminate on
the date that is 90 days after the date on which the official
designated under subsection (a) determines that the national integrated
air and missile defense architecture for the United States has achieved
initial operational capability.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Modification of humanitarian assistance authority.
Sec. 1703. Display of United States flag for patriotic and military
observances.
Sec. 1704. Exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain
sourcing requirements.
Sec. 1705. Expanding cooperative research and development agreements to
partnerships with United States territorial
governments.
Sec. 1706. Use of royalty gas at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
Sec. 1707. Report on Iranian oil sales proceeds.
Sec. 1708. Prohibition on use of funds for temporary pier in Gaza.
Sec. 1709. Analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities.
SEC. 1701. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States Code, is
amended as follows:
(1) In the subtitle analysis for subtitle A--
(A) by striking the item relating to chapter 19 and
inserting the following new item:
``19. Cyber and Information Operations Matters.............. 391'';
(B) by striking the item relating to chapter 25 and
inserting the following new item:
``25. Electromagnetic Warfare............................... 500'';
(C) by striking the item relating to chapter 326
and inserting the following new item:
``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters
4401'';.
(D) in part V, by striking the second item relating
to subpart F, including the items relating to chapters
321 through 327 appearing under the second item
relating to subpart F;
(E) by striking the item relating to chapter 363
and inserting the following new item:
``363. Prohibition and Penalties............................4651''; and
(F) by striking the item relating to chapter 367
and inserting the following new item:
``367. Other Administrative Matters......................... 4751''.
(2) In section 130i(j)(3)(C)(ix), by striking ``sections''
and inserting ``section''.
(3) In section 139a(h)--
(A) by striking ``out by Director'' and inserting
``out by the Director''; and
(B) by striking ``an any'' and inserting ``and
any''.
(4) In section 167b--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking
``referred to as the `cyber command''' and
inserting ``referred to as the `United States
Cyber Command'''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Cyber
Command'' and inserting ``United States Cyber
Command'';
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``Cyber
Command'' each place it appears and inserting ``United
States Cyber Command''; and
(C) in subsections (c) and (d)--
(i) by striking ``cyber command'' each
place it appears and inserting ``United States
Cyber Command'';
(ii) by striking ``such command'' each
place it appears and inserting ``such
Command''; and
(iii) by striking ``commander'' each place
it appears and inserting ``Commander''.
(5) In section 222a(d), by striking ``the'' before ``all of
the reports''.
(6) In section 381(b), by striking ``Defense--.'' and
inserting ``Defense--''.
(7) In section 391b(e)(1)(B), by striking the colon and
inserting a semicolon.
(8) In section 392a(b)(3)(B)(ix), by inserting ``section''
before ``932(c)(3)''.
(9) In section 486, by redesignating subsection (e) as
subsection (d).
(10) In chapter 25, by redesignating sections 501 through
506 as sections 500a through 500f, respectively.
(11) In section 510(h)(2)(B), by striking ``subchapters I
and II'' and inserting ``subchapters II and III''.
(12) In section 520(a)(2), by striking ``armed forced'' and
inserting ``armed force''.
(13) In section 578(g), by striking ``is approved'' and
inserting ``as approved''.
(14) In section 624(e), by striking ``is approved'' and
inserting ``as approved''.
(15) In section 628a--
(A) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``apply to
report'' and inserting ``apply to the report''; and
(B) in subsection (f), by striking ``section
20251'' and inserting ``section 20252''.
(16) In section 714(b)(1)(A), by striking ``an serious''
and inserting ``a serious''.
(17) In section 937(a)(2)(B) (article 137(a)(2)(B) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), by inserting ``the'' before
``Space Force''.
(18) In section 1073c--
(A) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection
(j); and
(B) by redesignating the second subsection (h)
(relating to rule of construction regarding secretaries
concerned and medical evaluation boards) as subsection
(i).
(19) In section 1073d(b)(5)(C)(ii), by striking ``fulfil''
and inserting ``fulfill''.
(20) In section 1370--
(A) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``or, Space
Force'' and inserting ``or Space Force''; and
(B) in subsection (f)(6)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting a
comma after ``Air Force''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting a
comma after ``Navy''.
(21) In section 1465(e), by inserting ``shall'' before
``provide''.
(22) In section 1448(d)(1), by striking ``paragraph
(2)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''.
(23) In section 1558--
(A) by striking ``,,'' each place it appears and
inserting a comma; and
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking ``14507''
and inserting ``14705''.
(24) In section 1559(c)(3), by striking ``the the'' and
inserting ``the''.
(25) In section 2031--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1)(E), by striking ``..''
and inserting a period; and
(ii) in paragraph (2)(E)(vi), by striking
``report under subsection (i)'' and inserting
``report under subsection (j)'';
(B) by redesignating the second subsection (i) as
subsection (j).
(26) In section 2200g(a), by striking ``Under Secretary for
Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense''.
(27) In the section heading for section 2275b, by striking
the period at the end.
(28) In section 2285--
(A) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
(B) by redesignating the second subsection (b) as
subsection (f).
(29) In section 2688(g)(4), by striking ``installation
energy''.
(30) In the table of sections at the beginning of
subchapter III of chapter 169, by striking the item relating to
section 2856 and inserting the following:
``2856. Military unaccompanied housing: standards.''.
(31) In section 2856(a), by striking ``,.'' and inserting a
period.
(32) In section 2911(c)(3), by striking ``installation
energy''.
(33) In section 2922g(g)(1), by striking ``2202'' and
inserting ``2002''.
(34) In the chapter analysis for part V of subtitle A--
(A) by striking the item relating to chapter 207
and inserting the following new item:
``207. Budgeting and Appropriations......................... 3131'';
(B) by striking the item relating to chapter 225
and inserting the following new item:
``225. [Reserved]........................................... 3271'';
(C) by striking the item relating to chapter 243
and inserting the following new item:
``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts...... 3341'';
(D) by striking the item relating to chapter 272
and inserting the following new item:
``272. [Reserved]........................................... 3721'';
(E) in the item relating to chapter 287, by
striking ``3961'' and inserting ``3901'';
(F) by inserting after the item relating to chapter
307 the following new items:
``subpart f--major systems, major defense acquisition programs, and
weapon systems development
``321. General Matters...................................... 4201
``322. Major Systems and Major Defense Acquisition Programs 4211
Generally.
``323. Life-Cycle and Sustainment........................... 4321
``324. Selected Acquisition Reports......................... 4350
``325. Cost Growth-Unit Cost Reports (Nunn-McCurdy)......... 4371
``326. Weapon Systems Development And Related Matters....... 4401'';
(G) by striking the item relating to chapter 363
and inserting the following new item:
``363. Prohibition and Penalties............................ 4651'';
(H) by striking the item relating to chapter 367
and inserting the following new item:
``367. Other Administrative Matters.........................4751''; and
(I) by striking the item relating to chapter 383
and inserting the following new item:
``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-use 4831''.
Technologies.
(35) In section 3221(b)(6)(A)--
(A) in clause (iii), by striking the semicolon and
inserting ``; and'';
(B) by striking clause (iv); and
(C) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv).
(36) In section 3225(3)(B), by striking ``, or the next
quarterly report pursuant to section 2445c of this title in the
case of a major automated information system program''.
(37) In section 3601(a)(2), by inserting ``note'' before
``prec.''.
(38) In section 4141(a)(2)--
(A) by striking ``section 2304'' and inserting
``section 3204''; and
(B) by striking ``subsection (c)(5)'' and inserting
``subsection (a)(5)''.
(39) In section 4211--
(A) by striking ``, major automated information
system,'' each place it appears;
(B) in subsection (a), by striking ``, each major
automated information system,''; and
(C) in subsection (c)(2)(H), by striking ``sections
3501 through 3511'' and inserting ``section 3501''.
(40) In section 4505(h)(6), by striking ``(as that term is
defined in section 4505(g)(5) of this title)''.
(41) In section 4816(b)(6), by striking ``section 2430 of
this title) or major automated information systems (as defined
in section 2445a of this title)'' and inserting ``section 4201
of this title''.
(42) In section 4902--
(A) in subsection (e)--
(i) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), by inserting
``the'' before ``protege firm''; and
(ii) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), and
adjusting the margins accordingly; and
(B) in subsection (n)(5)(D), by inserting ``of
1938'' after ``Act''.
(43) In section 4127, by striking the section heading and
inserting the following:
``Sec. 4127. Defense Innovation Unit''.
(44) In section 4273(d), by striking ``4736'' and inserting
``4376''.
(45) In section 8581(a), by striking ``Provost and Academic
Dean of the Postgraduate School'' and inserting ``Provost and
Chief Academic Officer''.
(46) In section 15109, by striking ``(a) In general.--''.
(47) In section 15110, by striking ``the title'' and
inserting ``this subtitle''.
(48) In the chapter analysis for part I of subtitle F, by
striking the item relating to chapter 2013 and inserting the
following new item:
``2013. Voluntary Retirement for Length of Service.......... 20601''.
(49) In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter
2009, by striking the item relating to the second section 20404
(relating to Force shaping authority) and inserting the
following:
``20405. Force shaping authority.''.
(50) In section 20404, by striking ``space force'' both
places it appears and inserting ``Space Force''.
(b) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.--
Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``tranches of the of the'' and inserting
``tranches of the''; and
(2) by striking ``Tranch'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Tranche''.
(c) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.--
Paragraph (3) of section 862(d) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and'';
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) the Chief of Space Operations, with respect
to matters concerning the Space Force.''.
(d) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.--The
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law
115-91) is amended--
(1) in section 886(a)(1) of by striking ``the term
`Procurement Administrative Lead Time' or `PALT','' and
inserting ``the term `procurement administrative lead time' or
`PALT',''; and
(2) in section 913(b)(6) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131
Stat. 1523) is amended by striking ``of the Air Force,'' and
inserting ``of the Air Force, the Chief of Space Operations,''.
(e) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.--
Section 843 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10
U.S.C. 4871 note prec.) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
(f) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011.--
Section 863(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 124 Stat. 4293) is amended by striking
``Air Force,'' and inserting ``Air Force, the Chief of Space
Operations,''.
(g) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.--
Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2006 (Public Law 109-163; 119 Stat. 3373), is repealed.
(h) Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.--For
purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other
than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated
as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other
provisions of this Act.
SEC. 1702. MODIFICATION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY.
Section 2561 of title 10, United States Code is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
subsections (d) through (g), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Notice Before Provision of Assistance.--
``(1) If the Secretary of Defense uses the authority under
subsection (a) to provide assistance for any program or
activity in an amount in excess of $5,000,000, the Secretary
shall provide to the congressional committees specified in
subsection (g) notice in writing of the use of such authority
in accordance with paragraph (2). Notice under this subsection
shall include an identification of each of the following:
``(A) The amount, type, and purpose of assistance
to be provided and the recipient of the assistance.
``(B) The goals and objectives of the assistance.
``(C) The number and role of any members of the
Armed Forces involved in the provision of the
assistance.
``(D) Any other information the Secretary
determines is relevant.
``(2) Notice required under paragraph (1) shall be
provided--
``(A) before the provision of assistance under
subsection (a) using funds authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for a fiscal
year for humanitarian assistance; or
``(B) not later than 48 hours after the provision
of such assistance, if the Secretary determines that
extraordinary circumstances that affect the national
security interests of the United States exist.'';
(4) in subsections (d) and (e), as so redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (f)'' each place it appears and inserting
``subsection (g)''; and
(5) in subsection (g) as so redesignated, by striking
``subsections (c)(1) and (d)'' and inserting ``subsections
(c)(1), (d)(1), and (e)''.
SEC. 1703. DISPLAY OF UNITED STATES FLAG FOR PATRIOTIC AND MILITARY
OBSERVANCES.
(a) Amendment to Flag Code.--Section 8(c) of title 4, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``, except as may be necessary in limited
circumstances and done in a respectful manner as part of a military or
patriotic observance'' after ``aloft and free''.
(b) Modification of Department of Defense Policy.--The Secretary of
Defense shall--
(1) rescind the February 10, 2023, Department of Defense
memorandum entitled, ``Clarification of Department of Defense
Community Engagement Policy on Showing Proper Respect to the
United States Flag''; and
(2) support military recruitment through public outreach
events during patriotic and military observances, including the
display of the United States flag regardless of size and
position, including horizontally, provided that, in accordance
with section 8(b) of title 4, United States Code, the flag
never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor,
water, or merchandise.
SEC. 1704. EXCLUSION OF OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS FROM CERTAIN
SOURCING REQUIREMENTS.
Section 70912(5)(C) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(Public Law 117-58) is amended by inserting ``(except vessels which are
oceanographic research vessels operated by academic institutions)''
after ``facilities''.
SEC. 1705. EXPANDING COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS TO
PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED STATES TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS.
Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``State or local
government'' and inserting ``State, local, or territorial
government''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Territorial Governments.--For the purposes of this section,
the government of a territory of the United States shall be considered
a non-Federal party.''.
SEC. 1706. USE OF ROYALTY GAS AT MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT.
Section 342 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15902) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.--At the request of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary shall--
``(1) take in-kind royalty gas from any lease on the
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma; and
``(2) sell such royalty gas to the Department of Defense in
accordance with subsection (h)(1), for use only at that plant,
only for energy resilience purposes, and only to the extent
necessary to meet the natural gas needs of that plant.''.
SEC. 1707. REPORT ON IRANIAN OIL SALES PROCEEDS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes each of the following:
(1) An assessment of how proceeds from illicit Iranian oil
sales support Iran's military and security budget.
(2) An assessment of the extent to which the funds
described in paragraph (1) have been used directly or
indirectly by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hamas,
Hizballah, or other Iranian proxies.
(3) An overview of efforts undertaken to enforce sanctions
against Iran's energy sector, including interdictions of
tankers.
(b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1708. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TEMPORARY PIER IN GAZA.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of
Defense may be made available for the acquisition, construction,
installation, maintenance, or restoration of a temporary pier located
in Gaza or off the western coast of Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea, or
for the deployment of any equipment to Gaza relating to such a pier.
SEC. 1709. ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ENTITIES.
(a) Evaluation of Communications Services and Equipment to Covered
List.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, an appropriate national security
agency shall determine if any of the following communications
or video surveillance equipment or services pose an
unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States
or the security and safety of United States persons:
(A) Communications or video surveillance equipment
produced by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and
Technologies Company Limited (commonly known as ``DJI
Technologies'').
(B) Communications or video surveillance equipment
produced by Autel Robotics.
(C) With respect to an entity described in
subparagraph (A) or (B) (referred to in this
subparagraph as a ``named entity'')--
(i) any subsidiary, affiliate, or partner
of the named entity;
(ii) any entity in a joint venture with the
named entity; or
(iii) any entity to which the named entity
has a technology sharing or licensing
agreement.
(D) Communications or video surveillance services,
including software, provided by an entity described in
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) or using equipment
described in such subparagraphs.
(2) Addition to covered list.--If the appropriate national
security agency does not make a determination as required by
paragraph (1) within one year after the enactment of this Act,
the Commission shall add all communications equipment and
services listed in paragraph (1) to the covered list.
(b) Inclusion of Certain Communications Services and Equipment to
Covered List.--
(1) Determinations.--Not later than 30 days after an
appropriate national security agency determines that any of the
communications equipment or services specified in subsection
(a)(1) present an unacceptable risk to the national security of
the United States or the security and safety of United States
persons--
(A) the Commission shall place such communications
equipment or services on the covered list; and
(B) the appropriate national security agency shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on their determination which shall be submitted
in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
(2) Other determinations.--Not later than 30 days after an
appropriate national security agency determines that any of the
communications equipment or services specified in subsection
(a)(1) do not present an unacceptable risk to the national
security of the United States or the security and safety of
United States persons--
(A) that agency shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on their
determinations, which shall be submitted in
unclassified form but may contain a classified annex;
and
(B) within 180 days following the determination,
all other appropriate national security agencies shall
review the determination and shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on their
determinations, which shall be submitted in
unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has
the same meaning as the term in section 9 of the Secure and
Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608)).
(2) The term ``Commission'' means the Federal
Communications Commission.
(3) The term ``covered list'' means the list of covered
communications equipment or services published by the
Commission under section 2(a) of the Secure and Trusted
Communications Networks Act.
(4) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and
the Select Committee on Intelligence in the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Homeland Security, the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence in the House of Representatives.
(5) The term ``technology sharing agreement'' means an
agreement where a named entity licenses their technology to a
company directly or through an intermediary manufacturer.
(d) Savings Clause.--Nothing herein shall be construed to override
or affect the uses permitted by sections 1823 through 1832 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31) and sections 936 and 1032 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63),
including the duration thereof. If the Commission places communications
equipment or services on the covered list pursuant to subsection
(b)(1)(A) of this section, the appropriate national security agency
shall provide the Commission with necessary information on whether
enabling those uses is appropriate and how to enable those uses if
necessary, and the Commission may promulgate implementing rules or
policies accordingly.
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025''.
SEC. 2002. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE
SPECIFIED BY LAW.
(a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.--Except as
provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI
through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition,
family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and
authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later
of--
(1) October 1, 2027; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for military construction for fiscal year 2028.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations
for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing
projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been
obligated before the later of--
(1) October 1, 2027; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for fiscal year 2028 for military construction projects, land
acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Security Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
(1) October 1, 2024; or
(2) the date of the enactment of this Act.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family housing.
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project
at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Mihail Kogalniceanu forward operating
site, Romania.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
SEC. 2101. 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 Amount
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Alaska......................................... Fort Wainwright............................... $23,000,000
California..................................... Fort Irwin.................................... $44,000,000
Military Ocean Terminal Concord............... $68,000,000
Florida........................................ Naval Air Station Key West.................... $90,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $386,000,000
Hawaii......................................... Pohakuloa Training Area....................... $20,000,000
Wheeler Army Airfield......................... $231,000,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Campbell................................. $11,800,000
Louisiana...................................... Fort Johnson.................................. $105,000,000
Maryland....................................... Fort Meade.................................... $46,000,000
Michigan....................................... Detroit Arsenal............................... $37,000,000
Missouri....................................... Fort Leonard Wood............................. $144,000,000
New York....................................... Watervliet Arsenal............................ $53,000,000
Oklahoma....................................... McAlester Army Ammunition Plant............... $74,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... Letterkenny Army Depot........................ $346,000,000
Texas.......................................... Fort Cavazos.................................. $147,000,000
Red River Army Depot.......................... $34,000,000
Virginia....................................... Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall................ $180,000,000
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $192,000,000
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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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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Belgium........................................ SHAPE Headquarters............................ $45,000,000
Germany........................................ Hohenfels Training Area....................... $61,000,000
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach.................... $191,000,000
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria.................... $12,856,000
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.................. $44,000,000
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SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army: Family Housing
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Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Belgium........................ Chievres Air Base... $100,954,000
Germany........................ Army Garrison $63,246,000
Rheinland-Pfalz....
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(b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--
(1) In general.--Subject to section 2825 of title 10,
United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in
the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army
may improve existing military family housing units in an amount
not to exceed $81,114,000.
(2) Clarification of authority to carry out prior year
improvements to military family housing units improvements.--
(A) Fiscal year 2019.--Notwithstanding section 2102
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 2242), subject to section 2825 of title 10,
United States Code, and using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in
section 2103(a) of such Act and available for military
family housing functions as specified in the funding
table in section 4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the
Army may improve existing military family housing units
in an amount not to exceed $80,100,000.
(B) Fiscal year 2020.--Notwithstanding section 2102
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of Public Law 116-92; 133
Stat. 1864), subject to section 2825 of title 10,
United States Code, and using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in
section 2103(a) of such Act and available for military
family housing functions as specified in the funding
table in section 4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the
Army may improve existing military family housing units
in an amount not to exceed $87,205,000.
(C) Fiscal year 2023.--Notwithstanding section 2102
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2972), subject to section 2825 of title 10,
United States Code, and using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in
section 2103(a) of such Act and available for military
family housing functions as specified in the funding
table in section 4601 of that Act, the Secretary of the
Army may improve existing military family housing units
in an amount not to exceed $26,500,000.
(c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural
and engineering services and construction design activities with
respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in
an amount not to exceed $31,333,000.
SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2024,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the
funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2101 and 2102
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2104. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018 PROJECT
AT KUNSAN AIR BASE, KOREA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101(b) of that Act
(131 Stat. 1819) and extended by section 2106(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395) and amended by section 2105 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division
B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 712), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Korea................................. Kunsan Air Base........... Unmanned Aerial Vehicle $53,000,000
Hangar..................
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SEC. 2105. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROJECT
AT MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU FORWARD OPERATING SITE, ROMANIA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2901 of that Act (132
Stat. 2286) and extended by section 2106(b)(1) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 713), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Romania............................... Mihail Kogalniceanu FOS... EDI: Explosives and Ammo $21,651,000
Load/Unload Apron.......
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SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2020
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (133
Stat. 1862), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Kwajalein............................. Kwajalein Atoll........... Air Traffic Control Tower $40,000,000
and Terminal............
South Carolina........................ Fort Jackson.............. Reception Complex, Ph2... $88,000,000
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SEC. 2107. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2021
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101(a) of that Act
(134 Stat. 4295) and extended by section 2107(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 713), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Arizona............................... Yuma Proving Ground....... Ready Building........... $14,000,000
Georgia............................... Fort Gillem............... Forensic Laboratory...... $71,000,000
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SEC. 2108. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2101 and 2105 of that
Act (135 Stat. 2163, 2165), shall remain in effect until October 1,
2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
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Original
State 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..............
Indoor Small Arms Range.. $17,500,000
Hawaii................................ West Loch Naval Magazine Ammunition Storage....... $51,000,000
Annex....................
Wheeler Army Airfield..... Aviation Unit OPS $84,000,000
Building................
Kansas................................ Fort Leavenworth.......... Child Development Center. $37,000,000
Kentucky.............................. Fort Knox................. Child Development Center. $30,000,000
Louisiana............................. Fort Johnson.............. Joint Operations Center.. $116,000,000
Maryland.............................. Fort Detrick.............. Incinerator Facility..... $27,000,000
New Mexico............................ White Sands Missile Range. Missile Assembly Support $29,000,000
Building................
Pennsylvania.......................... Letterkenny Army Depot.... Fire Station............. $25,400,000
Texas................................. Fort Bliss................ Defense Access Roads..... $20,000,000
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TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2207. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
SEC. 2201. 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:
Navy: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Arizona...................................... Marine Corps Air Station Yuma................... $261,160,000
Florida...................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.............. $221,060,000
Georgia...................................... Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.................. $264,030,000
Guam......................................... Andersen Air Force Base......................... $561,730,000
Joint Region Marinas............................ $111,666,000
Naval Base Guam................................. $241,880,000
Hawaii....................................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam................. $505,000,000
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay................... $297,770,000
Maryland..................................... Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head........ $106,000,000
Nevada....................................... Naval Air Station Fallon........................ $93,300,000
North Carolina............................... Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point........... $849,520,000
Virginia..................................... Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.................. $151,850,000
Norfolk Naval Shipyard.......................... $635,739,000
Washington................................... Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor........................ $200,550,000
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard...................... $231,490,000
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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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Australia..................................... Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin.......... $353,970,000
El Salvador................................... Cooperative Security Location Comalapa.......... $28,000,000
Federated States of Micronesia................ Yap International Airport....................... $807,700,000
Palau......................................... Koror, Port of Malakal.......................... $918,300,000
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SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may construct
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
Navy: Family Housing
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Country or Territory Installation Amount
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Guam............................ Andersen Air Force $488,186,000
Base................
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(b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount
not to exceed $35,438,000.
(c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural
and engineering services and construction design activities with
respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in
an amount not to exceed $13,329,000.
SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2024,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the
funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2201 and 2202
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240) the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201(b) and 2902 of
that Act (132 Stat. 2244, 2286) and extended by section 2204 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division
B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 716), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Bahrain............................... SW Asia................... Fleet Maintenance $26,340,000
Facility and TOC........
Greece................................ Naval Support Activity EDI: Joint Mobility $41,650,000
Souda Bay................ Processing Center.......
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SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2020 PROJECT
AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862) the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201(a) and 2809 of
that Act (133 Stat. 1865, 1887), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Arizona............................... Marine Corps Air Station Bachelor Enlisted $99,600,000
Yuma..................... Quarters................
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SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2021
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act
(134 Stat. 4297) and extended by section 2205 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 718), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Guam.................................. Joint Region Marianas..... Joint Communications $22,000,000
Upgrade.................
Maine................................. NCTAMS LANT Detachment Perimeter Security....... $26,100,000
Cutler...................
Nevada................................ Fallon.................... Range Training Complex, $29,040,000
Phase 1.................
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SEC. 2207. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201 and 2202(a) of
that Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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Arizona.............................. Marine Corps Air Combat Training Tank $29,300,000
Station Yuma. Complex.
California........................... Marine Corps Air F-35 Centralized Engine $31,400,000
Station Miramar. Repair Facility.
Marine Corps Base Camp CLB MEU Complex........ $83,900,000
Pendleton.
Marine Corps Base Camp Warehouse Replacement.. $22,200,000
Pendleton.
Naval Base Ventura MQ-25 Aircraft $125,291,000
County. Maintenance Hangar.
District of Columbia................. Marine Barracks Family Housing $10,415,000
Washington. Improvements.
Florida.............................. Marine Corps Support Lighterage and Small $69,400,000
Facility Blount Island. Craft Facility.
Hawaii............................... Marine Corps Base Electrical Distribution $64,500,000
Kaneohe. Modernization.
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air Aircraft Maintenance $122,600,000
Station Beaufort. Hangar.
Spain................................ Naval Station Rota..... EDI: Explosive Ordnance $85,600,000
Disposal (EOD) Mobile
Unit Facilities.
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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 2018
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
Sec. 2309. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
for military construction projects inside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations inside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alaska......................................... Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson............. $355,000,000
Arkansas....................................... Ebbing Air National Guard Base.............. $74,000,000
California..................................... Beale Air Force Base........................ $148,000,000
Vandenberg Space Force Base................. $277,000,000
Colorado....................................... Buckley Space Force Base.................... $68,000,000
District of Columbia........................... Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling................ $50,000,000
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base........................ $23,900,000
Tyndall Air Force Base...................... $48,000,000
Idaho.......................................... Mountain Home Air Force Base................ $40,000,000
Louisiana...................................... Barksdale Air Force Base.................... $22,000,000
Massachusetts.................................. Hanscom Air Force Base...................... $315,000,000
Mississippi.................................... Keesler Air Force Base...................... $25,000,000
Montana........................................ Malmstrom Air Force Base.................... $20,000,000
North Carolina................................. SeymourJohnson Air Force Base............... $41,000,000
Oregon......................................... Mountain Home Air Force Base................ $1,093,000,000
South Dakota................................... Ellsworth Air Force Base.................... $177,000,000
Texas.......................................... Dyess Air Force Base........................ $31,300,000
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland............. $215,000,000
Joint Base San Antonio-Sam Houston.......... $469,000,000
Laughlin Air Force Base..................... $56,000,000
Utah........................................... Hill Air Force Base......................... $258,000,000
Virginia....................................... Joint Base Langley-Eustis................... $81,000,000
Wyoming........................................ F.E. Warren Air Force Base.................. $1,581,000,000
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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
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Denmark........................................ Royal Danish Air Force Base Karup........... $110,000,000
Federated States of Micronesia................. Yap International Airport................... $949,314,000
Germany........................................ Ramstein Air Base........................... $22,000,000
Spain.......................................... Naval Station Rota.......................... $15,200,000
United Kingdom................................. Royal Air Force Lakenheath.................. $185,000,000
Royal Air Force Mildenhall.................. $51,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition
and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations and in the
amounts set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Family Housing
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Country Installation Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany......................... Ramstein Air Base.... $5,750,000
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(b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an
amount not to exceed $209,242,000.
(c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out
architectural and engineering services and construction design
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family
housing units in an amount not to exceed $6,557,000.
SEC. 2303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2024,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in
the funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2301 and 2302
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2304. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROJECT
AT SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of
Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2688), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2902 of that Act (130
Stat. 2743) and extended by section 2304 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of Public Law 117-
81; 135 Stat. 2169) and amended by section 2304(b) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 721), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
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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 2018
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act (131
Stat. 1876) and extended by section 2304(b) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2980) and amended by section 2305(b) of
the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 722), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2018 Project Authorizations
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Hungary............................... Kecskemet Air Base........ ERI: Airfield Upgrades... $12,900,000
Kecskemet Air Base........ ERI: Construct Parallel $30,000,000
Taxiway.................
Kecskemet Air Base........ ERI: Increase POL Storage $12,500,000
Capacity................
Slovakia.............................. Malacky................... ERI: Increase POL Storage $20,000,000
Capacity................
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SEC. 2306. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act
(132 Stat. 2287) and extended by section 2306(b) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 724), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
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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.................
Royal Air Force Fairford.. EDI: Munitions Holding $19,000,000
Area....................
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SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2020
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2301(a) and 2912(a) of
that Act (133 Stat. 1867, 1913), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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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
New Mexico............................ Kirtland Air Force Base... Combat Rescue Helicopter $15,500,000
Simulator (CRH) ADAL....
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio.... BMT Recruit Dormitory 8.. $110,000,000
Washington............................ Fairchild-White Bluff..... Consolidated TFI Base $31,000,000
Operations..............
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SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROJECT
AT JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301(a) of that Act
(132 Stat. 2287) and extended by section 2307(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 725), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Virginia.............................. Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Access Control Point Main $19,500,000
Gate With Land Acq......
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SEC. 2309. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (135
Stat. 2168), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Australia............................. Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Operations $7,400,000
Base Darwin.............. Facility................
Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft Maintenance $6,200,000
Base Tindal.............. Support Facility........
Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Operations $8,200,000
Base Tindal.............. Facility................
Massachusetts......................... Hanscom Air Force Base.... NC3 Acquisitions $66,000,000
Management Facility.....
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Lakenheath F-35A Child Development $24,000,000
Center..................
Royal Air Force Lakenheath F-35A Munition Inspection $31,000,000
Facility................
Royal Air Force Lakenheath F-35A Weapons Load $49,000,000
Training Facility.......
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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 2018 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project
at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 2407. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,
District of Columbia.
Sec. 2409. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
SEC. 2401. 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 or Territory Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska....................................... Eielson Air Force Base......................... $14,000,000
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson................ $55,000,000
Arizona...................................... U.S. Army Garrison Yuma Proving Grounds........ $64,000,000
California.................................. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton............... $106,176,000
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.. $19,300,000
Colorado..................................... Fort Carson.................................... $61,359,000
Florida...................................... Hurlburt Field................................. $14,000,000
Georgia...................................... Hunter Army Airfield........................... $64,300,000
Guam......................................... Joint Region Marianas.......................... $929,224,000
Missouri..................................... Whiteman Air Force Base........................ $19,500,000
North Carolina............................... Fort Liberty................................... $47,000,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................. $84,500,000
South Carolina............................... Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.............. $31,500,000
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island....... $72,050,000
Texas........................................ Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.............. $79,300,000
Virginia..................................... Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort $35,000,000
Story.........................................
Pentagon....................................... $36,800,000
Washington................................... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island............... $54,000,000
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan........................................ Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler...... $160,000,000
Korea........................................ Kunsan Air Base............................... $64,942,000
United Kingdom............................... Royal Air Force Lakenheath.................... $153,000,000
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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) 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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Installation or
State Location Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama......................... Anniston Army Depot $56,450,000
Delaware....................... Major Joseph R. $22,050,000
``Beau'' Biden III
National Guard/
Reserve Center....
Hawaii.......................... Joint Base Pearl $16,300,000
Harbor-Hickam.....
Illinois........................ Rock Island Arsenal $73,470,000
Indiana......................... Camp Atterbury- $39,180,000
Muscatatuck.......
Maine........................... Portsmouth Naval $28,700,000
Shipyard..........
Maryland........................ Aberdeen Proving $34,400,000
Ground............
Joint Base Andrews. $17,920,000
New Jersey...................... Joint Base McGuire- $19,500,000
Dix-Lakehurst.....
National Guard $40,000,000
Training Center
Sea Girt..........
Ohio............................ Wright-Patterson $53,000,000
Air Force Base....
Washington...................... Joint Base Lewis- $40,000,000
McChord-Gray Army
Airfield..........
Naval Base Kitsap.. $77,270,000
Naval Magazine $39,490,000
Indian Island.....
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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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Bahrain......................... Naval Support $15,330,000
Activity Bahrain..
Greece......................... Naval Support $42,500,000
Activity Souda Bay
Italy........................... Naval Air Station $13,470,000
Sigonella.........
Japan........................... Camp Fuji.......... $45,870,000
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(c) Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems.--In the case of a
utility system that is conveyed under section 2688 of title 10, United
States Code, and that only provides utility services to a military
installation, notwithstanding subchapters I and III of chapter169 and
chapters 221 and 223 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
Defense or the Secretary of a military department may authorize a
contract with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the
military construction projects set forth in the following table:
Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems
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State Installation or Location Project
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maryland..................................... Aberdeen Proving Ground....................... Power Generation
and Microgrid
Washington................................... Joint-Base Lewis-McChord Gray Army Airfield... Power Generation
and Microgrid
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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, 2024,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military
departments), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2401 and 2402
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2404. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2018 PROJECT
AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (division B of
Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1817), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act
(131 Stat. 1829) and extended by section 2404 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.2984) and amended by section 2404 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division
B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 728), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies: Extension of 2018 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Japan................................. Iwakuni................... PDI: Construct Bulk $30,800,000
Storage Tanks PH 1......
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SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROJECT
AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act
(132 Stat. 2250) and extended by section 2405(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 729), shall remain in effect until October
1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Japan................................. Iwakuni................... Fuel Pier................ $33,200,000
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SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2020 PROJECT
AT FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2402 of such
Act (133 Stat. 1872), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
ERCIP Project: Extension of 2020 Project Authorization
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Pennsylvania.......................... Fort Indiantown Gap....... Install Geothermal and $3,950,000
413 kW Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) Array.
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SEC. 2407. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2021
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401(b) and 2402 of
that Act (134 Stat. 4305, 4306) and extended by sections 2406 and 2407
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 730), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2026,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Arkansas.............................. Ebbing Air National Guard PV Arrays and Battery $2,600,000
Base..................... Storage.................
California............................ Marine Corps Air Ground Install 10 Mw Battery $11,646,000
Combat Center Twentynine Energy Storage for
Palms.................... Various Buildings.......
Naval Support Activity Cogeneration Plant at $10,540,000
Monterey................. B236....................
Italy................................. Naval Support Activity Smart Grid............... $3,490,000
Naples...................
Japan................................. Def Fuel Support Point Fuel Wharf............... $49,500,000
Tsurumi..................
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SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (division B of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2174) for Joint Base
Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, for construction of PV
carports, the Secretary of Defense may install a 1.0-megawatt battery
energy storage system for a total project amount of $40,650,000.
SEC. 2409. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401 and 2402 of that
Act (135 Stat. 2173, 2174), shall remain in effect until October 1,
2025, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2026, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Alabama............................... Fort Novosel.............. 10 MW RICE Generator $24,000,000
Plant and Microgrid
Controls................
California............................ Marine Corps Air Station Additional LFG Power $4,054,000
Miramar.................. Meter Station...........
Naval Air Weapons Station Solar Energy Storage $9,120,000
China Lake-Ridgecrest.... System..................
Georgia............................... Fort Moore................ 4.8 MW Generation and $17,593,000
Microgrid...............
Fort Stewart.............. 10 MW Generation Plant, $22,000,000
with Microgrid Control..
Guam.................................. Polaris Point Submarine Inner Apra Harbor $38,300,000
Base..................... Resiliency Upgrades Ph
1.......................
Michigan.............................. Camp Grayling............. 650 KW Gas-Fired Micro- $5,700,000
Turbine Generation
System..................
Mississippi........................... Camp Shelby............... 10 MW Generation Plant an $34,500,000
Feeder level Microgrid
System..................
Camp Shelby............... Electrical Distribution $11,155,000
Infrastructure
Undergrounding Hardening
Project.................
New York.............................. Fort Drum................. Wellfield Field Expansion $27,000,000
Project.................
North Carolina........................ Fort Liberty.............. 10 MW Microgrid Utilizing $19,464,000
Existing and New
Generators..............
Fort Liberty.............. Emergency Water System... $7,705,000
Ohio.................................. Springfield-Beckley Base-Wide Microgrid With $4,700,000
Municipal Airport........ Natural Gas Generator,
Photovoltaic and Battery
Storage.................
Puerto Rico........................... Aguadilla................. Microgrid Control System, $10,120,000
460 KW PV, 275 KW
Generator, 660 Kwh Bess.
Fort Allen................ Microgrid Control System, $12,190,000
690 KW PV, 275 KW Gen,
570 Kwh Bess............
Tennessee............................. Memphis International PV Arrays and Battery $4,780,000
Airport.................. Storage.................
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Lakenheath Hospital Replacement- $19,283,000
Temporary Facilities....
Virginia.............................. National Geospatial- Electrical System $5,299,000
Intelligence Agency Redundancy..............
Campus East..............
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TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
Sec. 2503. Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic
Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in
section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to
exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this
purpose in section 2502 and the amount collected from the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization as a result of construction previously
financed by the United States.
SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2024, for contributions by the Secretary
of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the
share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by
section 2501, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
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Location Installation or Location Amount
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Worldwide Unspecified....................... NATO Security Investment Program................. $463,864,000
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SEC. 2503. EXTENSION OF USE OF AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS FOR NORTH ATLANTIC
TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
Section 2806(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``Funds'' and inserting ``(1) Funds''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) If any funds authorized for the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Security Investment program for a fiscal year are
available to be obligated or expended at the end of that fiscal year
and no funds have been authorized for the following fiscal year, not
more than 50 percent of the amount authorized for the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization Security Investment program for that fiscal year
shall be deemed to be authorized by law for purposes of paragraph (1)
for the following fiscal year.''.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required in-
kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
construction projects for the installations or locations in the
Republic of Korea, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
table:
Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army................................. Camp Carroll........... MSC-K Paint Removal $9,400,000
Booth.................
Army................................. Camp Carroll........... Tactical Equipment $72,000,000
Maintenance Facility
(TEMF)................
Army................................. Camp Walker............ Elementary School...... $46,000,000
Army................................. USAG Humphreys......... Embedded Behavioral $10,000,000
Health Clinic.........
Army................................. USAG Humphreys......... General Support $180,000,000
Aviation Battalion
Hangar................
Navy................................. Chinhae................ Upgrade Main Access $9,200,000
Control Point.........
Air Force............................ Daegu AB............... Upgrade Water $9,600,000
Distribution System...
Air Force............................ Kunsan AB.............. Combat Small Arms Range $31,000,000
Air Force............................ Kunsan AB.............. Fighter Squadron and $46,000,000
Fighter Generation
Squadron Operations
Facility..............
Air Force............................ Osan AB................ Distributed Mission $15,000,000
Operations (DMO)
Flight Simulator......
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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:
Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
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Air Force............................ Lask AB................ AT/FP Upgrades for PPI $22,000,000
Mission...............
Air Force............................ Lask AB................ Connecting Taxiways for $18,000,000
RPA Mission...........
Air Force............................ Lask AB................ Ground Comms and Data $5,000,000
Support Area for RPA
Mission...............
Air Force............................ Lask AB................ Maintenance Hangar for $69,000,000
PPI Mission...........
Air Force............................ Lask AB................ RPA Parking Apron...... $18,000,000
Air Force............................ Wroclaw AB............. AT/FP Upgrades for APOD $46,000,000
Mission...............
Air Force............................ Wroclaw AB............. Comms Infrastructure $10,000,000
for APOD Mission......
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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 fiscal year 2018 project
at Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana.
Sec. 2608. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2609. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021
projects.
Sec. 2610. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project.
SEC. 2601. 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
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